The Most Delicious Mexican in Sacramento

El Puerto Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (159) • $

"We had lunch at El Puerto today. I had the burrito with red sauce, and my husband had the taco, rice and beans. Portions were good, and the food was satisfying. We each had a wine margarita, which was light and refreshing. The server was friendly and welcoming. We both enjoyed the meal."

Lolitas Authentic Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (150) • $

"Wow what a pleasant surprise,really tasty Mexican comfort food with endless supply of chips and salsa!Dishes ordered- chicken enchilada,beef and carnitas tacos,chili verde.My mom also had a margarita.I'm glad we decided to eat here vs La Calle (they charge for chips and salsa- Lolita's does not!)Very good value and noticed a lot of take out orders"

Florez Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (844) • $$

"Florez came well recommended by folks on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups and they did not lie. Easy parking, great service, and delicious food! Fantastic portions as well for a fair price. I usually get the three items option and split one with my husband. I've tried and have enjoyed the tamale, flauta, and quesadilla. My husband usually gets the menudo. Restaurant has been decently busy each time we've visited, but never long enough where we'd have to wait for a table. There's also a heated outdoor patio available."

El Jardin

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (288) • $$

"My wife and I absolutely love this place. We come here a couple times a month. They are a family run restaurant and have always treated us very well. My favorite dish is chicken fajitas. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the give you a ton of vegetables. The rice and beans have never disappointed. They arrive on the traditional steaming hot cast iron plate. We also really enjoy the bar offerings. My go to margarita is the jalapeño margarita. It is insanely good. I have a love for spicy food and this does the job. Please stop by and give a small local spot a chance."

La Favorita Taqueria

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (314) • $$

"Posole is really good. We get it often Salsa is great!I like the self serve chips and salsa"

El Favorito Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (125) • $

"Update: still delicious! Food is flavorful and served fresh and hot. I'm guessing I can order anything and it would be great! Service is great, staff are welcoming and friendly."

El Torero

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (98) • $$

"Probably our best local Mexican restaurant. The crab and shrimp enchiladas are delicious and I also really enjoy the calamari. The do excellent combinations and their shrimp fajitas are great. I also like their chili relleno and chili verde. A family run restaurant, they have been a local favorite for over 30 years. A full bar serves excellent blended Margaritas. Try their mango Margarita. Highly recommend."

Emma's Tamales

★★★★☆ 4.4 (160) • $

"I was craving Tamales randomly and discovered this place on Google Maps. I met the owner and she went over all the Tamale flavors she offered. She was very friendly and cooked several varieties for me to try. I absolutely loved the Pork and Red chili chicken tamales. They were so flavorful and tasty that I just had to purchase a package of each to go. The salsa options I selected and layered on top of the tamales were also a hit. Overall this hidden gem is a must-visit."

Taqueria La Bonita

★★★★☆ 4.1 (186) • $$

"Very confused about the al pastor here. The blandest al pastor that I've tried and on top of that it has chewy gristle. Seems like al pastor is just a straight afterthought at this taqueria.....The carnitas is okay; slightly dry but not a total dealbreaker. Super burrito is essentially meat, beans, and rice with verrrrry little of the ingredients that set it apart from a regular burrito (ex: I found just slivers of lettuce in the super burrito). Churros are crispy but pretty dense in the middle. Not as bouncy as expected.The only thing that I really liked here was the service. Very friendly and patient.Haven't tried the other taquerias in the Rancho Cordova area but really hard to recommend this one especially if you can drive to the Arden-Arcade/Citrus Heights area where there is a cluster of much better taquerias."

Adalberto's Mexican Food

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (234) • $$

"My hubby and I decided to stop by their drive-thru while our daughter was sleeping in her booster seat. I ordered my go-to, a Horchata Agua Fresca and a California Burrito. This sweet horchata is absolutely incredible, 5/5 stars! 5/5 stars for the most incredible burrito around, filled with generous carne asada, fresh crispy fries, cheese and pico de gallo! I would HIGHLY recommend this location! This family owned and operated company opened it's first location in 1986 in the city that created it, San Diego! Adalbertos now has 15 locations! Their drive-thru is open 24 hours, an especially convenient hearty meal for road-trips and late bites! SYOY!"

Zintzuni Cocina Mexicana

★★★★★ 4.5 (80)

"Their food truck was set up at the Canary in Midtown on Alhambra. I've never heard of this restaurant/food truck in the past, but looked them up on Yelp and the photos looked appetizing so my co-worker and I thought we'd give them a shot for lunch.On their menu they offer street tacos, quesadillas, burritos and a bowl. You can choose between chicken, pork, steak or veggie. Prices range from $11-$15 and depending on your choice of meat. They do charge .50 cents for extra sour cream and salsa. I ordered the quesadilla with chicken and paid $14 and some change for that and extra sour cream and my co-worker ordered the quesadilla with steak. We had the choice to pick between mild and hot. I chose medium and she chose hot. We didn't have to wait long for our food I'd say maybe 5 minutes or less, which was nice since we were on a time crunch. We both were curious how each other's meat taste so we swapped a piece each. We both really enjoyed our meal. Not greasy at all or overloaded with meat/cheese. Chicken was juicy and tender and seasonings were just right, but I will say I favored the steak, which I am not usually a big steak fan. The salsa on the side was bomb! And for my fellow sour cream lovers, the sour cream consistency was on point- you could drizzle on your meal with ease!Lastly, the customer service was great! I only came into contact with one staff member. He took our order and handed us our food. Very polite, welcoming and thanked us for ordering. I would recommend!"

The Char Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (422) • $$

"Overall, I personally don't plan to return for a 3rd visit and I don't get the hype. I give it a solid 3.5 stars. We enjoyed our meal at the Char Market, but I don't get exactly why it's so popular/highly ranked on Yelp. We've been twice now, the first time they were still working out their kinks and we were a bit disappointed so wanted to give it another go. The second time we found our meals to be pretty good, but I wouldn't say the greatest ever. The food was zesty and refreshing, not as heavy as Mexican food can frequently be. I thought the meat was seasoned OK, but again not sure what the hype is about. The place itself is very small and in a rundown area. It's fairly barebones inside with just a few tables and seating was uncomfortable in our opinion. I wouldn't plan to sit and chat here, more of a grab-and-go or scarf your food down quickly then leave type place. Food didn't take very long to come out once ordered thankfully. I do think the portions could be better for the price.Overall, I personally don't plan to return for a 3rd visit and I don't get the hype. I give it a solid 3.5 stars."

Daisy's Taqueria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (21) • $

"These tacos are sooooo good! We had asada and birria. I would totally go back and try as much as I can. I've paid more for less quality elsewhere. It isn't the best location for parking and other reasons lol. But they're still super popular and the long lunch line moves fairly quick."

Lalo's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (477) • $$

"Lalo's, a hidden gem, surprises with its outstanding Mexican cuisine. The unassuming exterior belies the exceptional dining experience within. Welcomed promptly upon arrival, we were given the freedom to choose our seats. The service was swift, with our orders promptly taken. I opted for the chile relleno, which surpassed all expectations - not overly fried, and the accompanying sauce was impeccable. The pastor and buche tacos were generously filled and deliciously juicy. My husband enjoyed a sizable wet burrito, and the portion sizes were impressively generous. The horchata struck the perfect balance - not overly sweet, yet delightfully flavorful. Remarkably, all this culinary excellence comes at an affordable price."

Authentic Street Taco

★★★★☆ 4 (243)

"Very fresh and flavorful! Taco salad & burritos were delicious! Will definitely be back!"

La Kalle Nightclub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Very exciting new nightclub in sac! They focus on Latin music and offer an upscale, high energy vibe. My friends and I visited during both their soft opening and hard opening nights. They're easy to locate, and have security and bouncers at the door. They will check bags and IDs, and charge $20 for entry (Saturday night). The spot is pretty big in size. They have two bars on either side. Drinks are priced pretty predictably. However, they do charge $5 for water and do not offer cups of tap water. Hopefully this is something they offer in the future.They have a covered outdoor patio, restrooms, and booths as well.The music has been super fun so far and the staff has been friendly. I can definitely see this spot being successful!"

Mi Querido Michoacan

★★★★☆ 4.3 (48)

"This place is it. The tucked in the back, hard to find place that is truly everything you wanted and needed it to be. In a time where everything is thrown together and slopped up and overcharged, this is a refreshing change of pace. This place in my mind is authentic, genuine, and homey. Food: home made salsa with so many delicious selections at the salsa bar. Not to mention freshly made tortilla chips too. We got the wet burrito and I got the Michoacan enchiladas and we shared the birria tacos. The enchiladas were so flavorful and tender and everything I expected it to be. I got lengua and al pastor for my choices of meat and it was perfect! She said she burrito was so tender and flavorful as well. And this place was our first place to try the birria tacos and it was amazing! So tender and juicy and paired perfectly with the consume. The service was kind and fast. I could hear the chefs singing in the kitchen, which to me is always a good sign. They also had a huge selection of agua fesca drinks. The ambiance is cute and quaint and just very homey and genuine. This place opened not too long ago, but the quality of food, the pricing of the menu, and the selection of everything really impressed me. This is my Mexican food spot now and I'll won't be going back anywhere else. This place is it. Whether it be for a date, a normal dinner, or just something to satisfy your craving, this place does it all."

3 Hermanos Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (250) • $

"Yesterday we came here to grab a quick bite to eat after my son's Practice. It was right before closing time which is at 9pm . The staff was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is always clean and organized. They have a cool salsa bar I feel like the salsas could be less runny but they still good . My favorite is the crispy taco with the cheese on the crispy shell so good ! My husband always gets the wet burrito he loves it . That thing is huge lol !! The food is very affordable for the portions you get . We all enjoyed our food. For drinks I always get the horchata drink it's very good and traditional. They also offer a lot of Mexican beers . I love the music they were playing Fuerza Regida hehe one of my favorites."

Beto's Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.5 (119) • $

"Ordered delivery and was very impressed that it arrived hot! The steak burrito was a little oily, but definitely filling. Huevos con Machaca was excellent - perfect amount of meat, veggies, and eggs. Wish there had been some salsa included - did not see an option to order it. Would definitely get the Huevos again!"

Pancho Villa BBQ & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"We went to the Granite Bay Brewery for their Wednesday Trivia Night. This fabulous food truck was there for dinner orders. My husband and I ordered their Tri-tip dinner. We chose coleslaw and potato salad as our sides. Everything was so delicious. The BBQ sauce that was served on the side was perfect for the tri-tip. We look forward to finding this food truck again. I forgot to mention that the food was ready in less than 5 minutes!!! What a great find!!"

La Favorita Taqueria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (705) • $$

"Probably the best taqueria in Sacramento.Their menu is extensive and there's an option for everyone. I really like their street tacos. They are very generous with portions and two tacos can basically be four. The jumbo burritos are just that - jumbo. You can easily share it. I really like that their salsa bar is still self serve and they offer limes, radishes, peppers, etc. The service is so quick. After ordering, you can go wash your hands or grab salsas and then your food is ready. The space is also very large so it's perfect for big groups too."

Tacos El Catrin

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"Great service and very tasty Mexican food. Definitely the family's go-to taco truck."

"La Baja, birreria Tijuana"

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (64) • $$

"Trust the good reviews. It's sooo good here. The salsa Roja is delicious! Took one bite of my burrito and one word came to mind.. bomb Only con was the wait time.. Food took about half an hour to come out. But it is my new fav place and it's a plus for the outdoor seating."

El Salvador Market and Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (148) • $

"My friends and I ended up here after long waits for Cinco de Mayo (I tried to tell them). I remembered this place that I drove pass many times because I wasn't sure it was open. They are and we were very happy they were. We never had Salvadorian food. Wow! So fresh and delicious. We left it up to the person at the counter to steer us in the right direction. And they did. The food is so unbelievably delicious and yummy. We will be going here more often. Stop by and tell them James sent ya."

Casa Los Abuelos

★★★★☆ 3.8 (101) • $$

"I have been coming here for little bit now and I've always love the atmosphere of the place. Parking is little bit wonky. The couple times I have went in there is usually no wait time the workers are really nice there everyone I have encounter. Downfall is sometimes when you order a drink takes little longer than it should sometimes you have to remind them. I do love the margarita it tastes like a margarita. I love mine on ice and with a salt rim they also have other flavors too and can do it blended. They have a small size and a large size option. The food is really good it's always hot and fresh. I always have extra to take home and eat it the next day. If you live Mexican food and good drinks I recommended this place."

Taqueria Santa Cruz Express

★★★★★ 4.5 (25)

"Customer service was a 10, the place was pretty clean the food was delicious. They had free chips and salsa bar that was stocked and super clean. Next time I'm in Galt I will for sure come back. The breakfast bacon and egg burrito was . Mu daughter tore up the grilled chicken and beans kids burrito. My nephew got the asada burrito and my niece ordered the chorizo plate. We all loved our meal, the horchata was super good and free refills. Check them out."

Catrina's Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.7 (117)

"Pros: I thought the restaurant was lovely. My Sangria was excellent. Server was friendly. Cons: The chips tasted off as if they had been cooked in old oil. Somewhat dank flavor. The refried beans and the rice were flavorless. The chicken enchilada was okay but not memorable. I was alone in the bar for lunch, but I think I'll return for dinner one evening and see if on my return I can choose a dish that is more to my liking."

Seafood Islitas De Nayarit

★★★★☆ 4 (74) • $$

"AMAZING FRESH SEAFOOD "MARISCOS" This by far is the best place for Latin seafood that we've been to. The seafood is super fresh bright and looks like it just came out the sea. Not very spicy but the have an excellent selection of hot sauces to spice it up. Very recommended place to come. The complimentary ceviche salsa was also 5 stars and fresh."

Midtown's Cantina Alley

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Great ambiance for happy hour drinks and great service! We came to get a margarita and come to find out....it was happy hour! Although there's not too many options on the happy hour menu, each thing is quality. We didn't order food from happy hour but was not disappointed with the quality that the food was."

La Cabana

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (12) • $

"I used to dine here back when it was originally called Crazy Tacos and featured an All-You-Can Eat buffet for seven dollars. It was a good decision for them to nix the buffet and stick to a more standardized menu. Whenever I'm shopping in the neighborhood, I'll drop by La Cabana. The exterior does look like kinda drab but La Cabana does have standard Mexican food at inexpensive prices."

Los Jarritos

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (485) • $$

"Los Jarritos is our go to Mexican joint for lunch. We went to get some breakfast another spot it was closed so came for breakfast instead. The breakfast burritos were delicious and very reasonably priced! Don't expect gourmet coffee, it comes out of a coffee pot, but on the other hand the salsa is amazing and the burrito was super tasty!"

El Forastero Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Wow! 10 stars. First time here. So delicious! Piping hot, fresh, aplenty and good price. Still have leftovers! We ordered via drive-thru, 2 sets of combo plate. 2 carne asada tacos and beef burrito and cheese enchiladas. Oh my goodness, flavorful! Go here today, think they're open 24 hours."

Adalberto's Mexican Foods

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (211) • $

"Probably the best adalbertos in the area. I will drive out of my way to get to this one. No matter what time of day the food is consistent and they are not stingy on guacamole"

Los calentanos restaurante

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (9)

"Brand new place, but I definitely do recommend. Taste was good! Can't wait to try the Birria Tacos."

Brissa & Co

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (601) • $$

"Today I was finally able to redeem my Groupon. My Instagram feed is always advertising this place. Based on all the video's I decided to purchase the Groupon. I arrived at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon and this place was empty. Such a shame because they clearly invested a lot of money in the decor!!! The Pan dulce was out in the open sitting on top of the bar area. You're able to grab your conchas, puerquitos (they offer a mini for $1.25 not worth the high price) and cookies. They don't advised the price of the pan dolce. I ordered the Tropical Shrimp Bowl $18 - cilantro rice, black beans, chipotle shrimp, pineapple sauce (it had chunks of pineapple), cabbage (its very very very very very very tangy) and avocado. The bowl itself was very small for the price. It included 4 medium tail on shrimp. All the flavors were a party in your mouth but DID NOT mix. The tangy cabbage didn't vibe with the sweet pineapple chunks."