10 Mexican Restaurants In La Jolla, California

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La Jolla in California boasts of its beautiful beaches and the 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 book a ticket to La Jolla! You might be thinking about food. What can I eat in La Jolla? Although they boast of a large number of waterfront and award-winning restaurants, in this article we decided to go Mexican. If you’re craving Mexican delicacies like us, keep reading for the top 10 most popular Mexican restaurants in La Jolla, California, listed with prices, menu suggestions, addresses, and more. Sounds yummy? Check them out!

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

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2. Su Casa Restaurant


Located in the heart of La Jolla, close by the world-famous Wind ‘n’ Sea Beach, Su Casa offers award-winning gourmet Mexican and seafood specialities, in a festive, family-oriented environment. Don’t leave without trying the signature dishes such as the crab verde enchilada, Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo, and fish veracruzana.

Su Casa Restaurant

Address: 6738 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Website: Su Casa Restaurant

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-9:30pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm

Average price for two people: 11-30 USD

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3. The Taco Stand

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


And our list with Mexican restaurants in La Jolla goes on with the mouth-filling flavours of 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

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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

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5. Galaxy Taco

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Among the best Mexican restaurants in La Jolla, is the Galaxy Taco. Only 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the La Jolla shores, it serves fine Mexican cuisine, inspired by the traditional street food flavours, along with delicious cocktails. Galaxy Taco serves lunch and dinner, as well as kid-friendly options, and brunch every Sunday.

Galaxy Taco

Address: 2259 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA

Website: Galaxy Taco

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday from 11am-11pm

Average price for two people: 11-30 USD

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6. Chipotle Mexican Grill


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

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7. Jose’s Court Room


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

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8. Rubio’s Coastal Grill

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Rubio’s Coastal Grill couldn’t be missed from our list of best Mexican restaurants in La Jolla. Their 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.

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

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9. Rigoberto’s Taco Shop


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

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10. Don Bravo

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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

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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 with the 10 most delicious Mexican restaurants in La Jolla, will definitely come in handy, or even better, in the mouth!

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