La Jolla in California boasts beautiful beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities for every age. Do you want to watch wildlife, swim in pristine or dog-friendly beaches, go hiking, visit museums, or shop in fancy boutiques? Then, visit La Jolla! After exploring the best offerings of the neighborhood, make sure to fuel up with some delicious treats. The place boasts a large number of waterfront and award-winning restaurants, but in this article, we decided to go Mexican. If you’re craving Mexican delicacies like us, keep reading for the top Mexican restaurants in La Jolla, California, listed with prices, menu suggestions, addresses, and more. Sounds yummy? Check them out below!
What to look forward to:
- If you'd like to admire a spectacular view of the ocean but don't want to be on a beach, Ellen Browning Scripps Park is the best place to go. This lush park is set by the ocean, providing great views, and is also close to downtown La Jolla, meaning you get the best of both worlds.
- Liven up your home with stunning artwork from Arjang’s Treasure House of Fine Art, one of the best places in La Jolla to find decoration for your home and grounds. You'll find everything here, including bronze statues, framed lithographs, Persian rugs, and more.
1. Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Who wants drool-worthy, award-winning tacos, and real guacamole? If you answered “Me, me, me!” then you should definitely pay a visit to Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, in La Jolla. Prepare to fall in love with the vibrant environment with bright, colourful murals on the wall, and the long concrete bar that serves refreshing margaritas and many, many more delicious items! The menu shows whether the dish is gluten or nut free.
Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar
Address: 1026 Wall St., La Jolla, CA
Website: Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar
Opening hours: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 11am-10pm and all other days 11am-9pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
2. Jose’s Court Room
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
In Jose’s Court Room you’ll have a fulfilling life experience. Devour real Mexican food with a twist, sip on cool cocktails, and all the while enjoy the ocean views. Join their Taco Tuesdays for mixed platters featuring carne asada, shrimp, and pollo asado tacos, or indulge in the richly-flavoured Ensalada Grande.
Jose’s Court Room
Address: 1037 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA
Website: Jose’s Court Room
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 11am-2am , Sunday 10am-10pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
3. The Taco Stand
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Next on our list of Mexican restaurants in La Jolla, we present The Taco Stand. Here you can expect homemade nachos and handmade corn tortillas made fresh daily, super tasty guacamole and a variety of salsas, made from scratch every day, and of course, yummy tacos and burritos. Don’t you dare miss the Mexican-flavoured popsicles or the rosarito-style churros!
The Taco Stand
Address: 621 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA
Website: The Taco Stand
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm
Average price for two people: 10 USD
4. Verdes El Ranchero
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Verdes El Ranchero serves authentic Mexican dishes from a family cookbook, since 1945. Dig into finger-licking enchiladas, tamales, carnitas, tostadas, and soups, and wash them down with high-quality tequila, or handcrafted margaritas, and Mexican beers.
Verdes El Ranchero
Address: 7404 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA
Website: Verdes El Ranchero
Opening hours: Daily from 11am
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
5. Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Chipotle Mexican Grill states that their difference is real, and looks like they’re actually right! On their website you can search for what to order according to your special diet, ranging from food allergies to paleo diet and more. The real deal here is the hand-mashed guacamole with the right ingredients. They also cater to events and parties for up to 200 people.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, Ste 209, La Jolla, CA
Website: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Opening hours: 10:30am-10:00pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
6. Rubio’s Coastal Grill
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Rubio’s Coastal Grill’s menu honours the Mexican heritage with award-winning fish tacos, as well as drool-worthy burritos and bowls. You should definitely take a bite from the yummy Californian bowl with house-blackened salmon, or mahi-mahi. You can either choose to enjoy your meal sitting at one of the comfortable and private tables or order and get your food delivered right to your doorstep.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Address: 7530 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA
Website: Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday10:30am-9pm, Sunday 11am-9pm
Average price for two people: 10 USD
7. Rigoberto’s Taco Shop
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Open all day, every day, Rigoberto’s Taco Shop has eight different locations in California, including La Jolla of course, and claims that they serve the best tacos around. Well, a bite will convince you! Delicious salsas, tacos, nachos, loaded fries, and many more are freshly made on a daily basis.
Rigoberto’s Taco Shop
Address: 6990 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA
Website: Rigoberto’s Taco Shop
Opening hours: 24 hours
Average price for two people: 10 USD
8. Don Bravo
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Posted by Don Bravo Mexican Grill on Thursday, August 29, 2024
The great deliciousness of Don Bravo will close the list for yummy Mexican restaurants in La Jolla. Family owned and operated since 1980, Don Bravo serves authentic Mexican flavours, and their great reviews confirm that! Try grilled seafood tacos or burritos, or the Mexican combo plates with rice and beans, as well as the Mexican breakfast.
Don Bravo
Address: 5504 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA
Website: Don Bravo
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Average price for two people: 10 USD
Other Mexican restaurants in San Diego
Aside from the options in La Jolla, you can find great Mexican restaurants in other neighborhoods of San Diego as well. Check them out below!
9. Oscars Mexican Seafood
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Be the first to reserve a table at the at the Oscars Mexican Seafood, from the tasty burritos to the amazing tacos and tortas menu, you are guaranteed to find something amazing to fill your belly. There is a menu of drinks that you can choose from to wash down your meal or to cool off on a hot and sunny day. There is ample space for you and your friends and family to sit together and share a meal as you laugh at each other’s together
Oscars Mexican Seafood
Address: 703 Turquoise St San Diego, CA 92109
Website: Oscars Mexican Seafood
Opening hours: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Average price for two people: Under 10 USD
10. Las Cuatro Milpas
If you are in San Diego and you are looking for a pocket-friendly restaurant where you can enjoy eating your meal in peace, then Las Cuatro Milpas is the perfect place to be. Select one of the delicious meals on the menu and the drink menu will definitely have something nice for each and every guest that walks into the restaurant. Pick your favorite spot and sit and relax as you wait for your ordered meal to be prepared and brought for you to enjoy.
Las Cuatro Milpas
Address: 1875 Logan Ave San Diego, CA 92113
Website: Las Cuatro Milpas
Opening hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Average price for two people: Under 10 USD
11. Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
If you didn’t know that there is Mexican seafood, then make a point of visiting the Ortega’s Mexican Bistro. Prepare your mind and taste buds to experience a whole new meaning of the term flavor. For each bite you take, your mouth will burst with flavor. Every dish on the menu has been carefully selected to not only impress you but also leave the restaurant smiling and satisfied. Make a point of reserving a table at this amazing restaurant for a memorable experience.
Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
Address: 141 University Ave San Diego, CA
Website: Ortega’s A Mexican
Opening hours: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
12. El Agave Tequileria
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Come and enjoy the experience of the true flavor of Mexican cuisines and delicacies at El Agave Tequileria Mexican restaurant. Located in a safe and secure part of town, this restaurant is dedicated to providing the best Mexican cuisines you have ever tasted. The drink menu has been carefully selected to be the perfect accompaniment to whichever meal you select to eat. The cool and relaxed atmosphere sets the best conditions for you and your friends or family to enjoy eating your meals in peace.
El Agave Tequileria
Address: 2304 San Diego Ave Ste B San Diego, CA
Website: El Agave Tequileria
Opening hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Average price for two people: 31 - 60 USD
13. King & Queen Cantina
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Come and enjoy great music and company at the King and Queen Cantina Mexican restaurant. The weekly specials menu will always make you giggle in excitement as you wait to see what’s new on the menu. Make a point of reserving a table at this amazing restaurant and enjoy some of the best and delicious Mexican cuisines prepared in town. If you are looking for the perfect luxurious place where you can go with your friends and family, this is the perfect place to reserve a table.
King & Queen Cantina
Address: 1490 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Website: King & Queen Cantina
Opening hours: 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
14. The Mission Restaurant
From the amazing breakfast menu that has a number of mouthwatering pancakes to the amazing list of the exquisite lunch menu, you are sure to get the best meal that will lighten up your day. The atmosphere in this amazing Mexican restaurant is the perfect place to have a family gathering and enjoy a meal together. The drink menu is filled with a number of amazing options that are perfect for each and every occasion. There is a list of freshly baked bread that would be the perfect accompaniment to one of the delicious soups.
The Mission Restaurant
Address: 2801 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104
Website: The Mission Restaurant
Opening hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Average price for two people:11 - 30 USD
15. Blanco Tacos & Tequila at Fashion Valley
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Come and join in drinks and the Mexican cuisines served during the happy hour at the Blanco tacos and tequila Mexican restaurant. Be the first to make a reservation at this amazing restaurant and enjoy some of the best Mexican cuisines in town. The restaurant has a cool atmosphere and the sitting space is evenly spaced to make sure you enjoy eating your meals in peace and privacy. The drink menu and the perfect mood will set the best environment to take your friends out for lunch.
Blanco Tacos & Tequila at Fashion Valley
Address: 7007 Friars Rd Ste 901 San Diego, CA 92108
Website: Blanco Tacos & Tequila at Fashion Valley
Opening hours: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
16. Miguel's Cocina
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Visit this executive Mexican restaurant and experience the best time of your life. As you wait for your meals to be prepared, the starters menu has a number of options that will tickle your taste buds. There are a number of delicious meals. If you are in a hurry and you need to grab something to go, then the Fiesta to go menu is the first place you should look. There is always something amazing for any occasion or if you want a drink to quench your thirst then don’t be shy to order from the drinks menu.
Miguel's Cocina
Address: 2444 San Diego Ave San Diego, CA 92110
Website: Miguel’s Cocina
Opening hours: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
It's delicioso
If you’re all about Mexican cuisine, exquisite, handcrafted cocktails, cold beers, beautiful sunsets, and ocean views, you have to pay a visit to La Jolla, California. This drool-worthy list of the top Mexican restaurants in La Jolla will definitely come in handy. You can even try the other options in San Diego!
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