Family-run spot specializing in Tijuana-style birria de res – slow-cooked beef stew served with tortillas for dipping. Expect a line at the order window; the kitchen often sells out well before its afternoon close.
Bustling taqueria serving Tijuana-style street tacos on handmade corn tortillas. Spicy adobada pork is shaved from a vertical spit; expect separate, fast-moving lines for each type of meat.
Modern taqueria pressing fresh corn tortillas to order for elevated tacos: mesquite-grilled ribeye, pork belly al pastor, and cauliflower mole. The bright, airy room opens onto a patio, with a white terrazzo bar pouring agave cocktails.
Family-run shop focused on rustic lamb barbacoa, slow-cooked for hours and served with rich consommé. Most people eat on the sprawling back patio, grabbing full bottles of house-made salsa for the table.
Family-run neighborhood institution serving classic Mexican comfort food and strong margaritas since 1969. The dark wood booths are always packed, keeping the room loud and the service fast.
Bustling taqueria serving Tijuana-style street food on handmade corn tortillas. The al pastor is carved straight from a spinning trompo – hit the self-serve salsa bar before grabbing a table.
Plush dining room set inside a resort, marked by marble columns and inlaid floors. Multi-course tasting menu draws on Japanese, French, and Mexican techniques, with each plate landing in tightly choreographed sequence.
Casual taco shop with a walk-up window and a small patio just yards from the ocean. The menu is pure Baja-style: octopus tacos, California burritos stuffed with fries, and horchata milkshakes.
Hot pink taco shop where wrestling masks hang from the ceiling and a single gold booth is reserved for champions. The menu’s main event is the Surf & Turf burrito, supported by a salsa bar with nearly a dozen house-made options.
Waterfront Mexican restaurant defined by its panoramic views of the downtown skyline and bay. The massive outdoor deck is the main draw; tableside guacamole and agave-focused cocktails complete the scene.
