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Best Mexican restaurants nearby in Poway

Rigoberto's Taco Shop

Rigoberto's Taco Shop

4.5
(1k+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 22 min
"my go to guilty pleasure, best mexican food around easily. absolutely goated carne asada fries and california burrito"
"The fish taco was burnt and inedible. There was very little fish left after they left it in the fryer way too long."
5 Rolled Tacos with guacamole and cheese lettuce
Cheese, Lettuce & Guacamole
$7.59
Bacon, Eggs Cheese, & Potato
With rice and bean.
$10.16
Medium Drink
Carne asada ,bacon ,french fries ,sour cream, cheese and guacamole.....
$3.79
Cheese Quesadilla
Carne asada, eggs, cheese and potato.
$6.47
Oscar’s authentic Mexican food

Oscar’s authentic Mexican food

4.4
(100+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 27 min
"Best MEXICAN FOOD IN RB WELL POWAY !! Just like SouthEast taco shops literally BEST CUT CARNE ABSOLUTELY NO FAT ON THE MEAT & that's what I look for and flavorful very good amount of everything"
"The pozole had good flavor but it was mostly bone and fat , barely any hominy and barely meat"
5 Rolled with Guacamole
Carne asada, french fries, pico de gallo and cheese.
$7.48
California
Char-grilled, marinated steak, pico de gallo and guacamole.
$14.15
Carne Asada
Grilled marinated steak, guacamole and pico de gallo on a soft tortilla.
$13.09
Pozole Soup
Chicken or beef.
$14.71
Mike's Red Tacos

Mike's Red Tacos

4.8
(700+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Loaded fries are crack and their servings are huge - the half order is still pretty large (I usually top mine with a side of beans too) and I always have leftovers for a fun treat later - SO good! This place has knocked it out of the park every time I've had it. "
"Oh god. I fully planned to save half of this for the next day. That did not happen. So good, the birria beef is so, so, good, the fries are great and a little red sauce to pour on as you feast will prevent the driest bites from being too dry. Highly, highly recommend"
Mike's Meal
2 beef birria tacos w/ cheese, cilantro & onions. Served w/ side of chips, pickled onions, radishes, cilantro, onions, limes & consome to dip or sip.
$18.02
Birria Taco
Beef birria, cheese, cilantro & onions. Served w/ side of pickled onions, lime & radishes.
$6.44
Cali Burrito
Tortilla stuffed w/ beef birria, cheese, fries, guac, sour cream, beans, rice, cilantro & onions.
$19.28
Red Quesadilla
Grilled tortilla w/ chili oil, stuffed w/ beef birria, cheese, cilantro & onions.
$17.63
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.5
(1k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 26 min
"was fantastic. everything was delivered hit and tasty Big Cheez-It® Tostada are bomb! kinda small but super tasty!"
"Both burritos had tears in the tortilla, so the inside made a mess. the nachos had hardly any toppings. Total disappointed."
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.66
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.66
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.53
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.26
Los Primos Mexican Food

Los Primos Mexican Food

4.5
(4k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 39 min
"The Cali monster burrito was the biggest burrito I have ever eaten in my life but it was delicious "
"MEXI CALI BURRO I dont like fries in my burrito, so I opted out. They filled it carne its place instead of skimping on the size! got what I paid for👍🏽 whatever cheese they used went great with the fillings. you dont need salsa unless u like spicy. 10/10"
CALI BURRO
Steak with crispy fries, pico, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$18.23
BEAN & CHEESE BURRO
Refried beans and blended cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$10.08
EL CLASICO BURRO
Pick a protein (steak, chicken, carnitas, or adobada) cooked with pico, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$18.82
PRIMOS BREAKFAST BURRO
Crispy bacon, savory ham, fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for the ultimate hearty breakfast.
$15.26
Señor Taquero Taco Shop

Señor Taquero Taco Shop

4.9
(30+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 40 min
Wallet-Friendly
California
Marinated grilled steak with cheese, french fries & sour cream.
$12.99
Carne Asada Chips
Large portion of tortilla chips, topped with grilled steak, salsa, fresca, cheese, guacamole & sour cream.
$13.01
Rolled Tacos (3 Pieces)
Crispy corn tortilla filled with shredded beef or chicken topped with guacamole, salsa fresca, sour cream, cheese & lettuce.
$6.99
Carne Asada
Grilled marinated steak.
$11.99
El Patron Traditional Mexican Grill

El Patron Traditional Mexican Grill

4.6
(11k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 50 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"El Grande Burrito is an insane burrito at an insanely good price! Well seasoned, tasty, giant!! It was longer than my arm and weight what felt like two pounds! Store took good care to wrap it nicely. My only advice is to skip it if you're farther away because it got a little soggy - or ask for the pico de gallo on the side."
"Looking for great Mexican food for yourself or out of town guests; El Patron is the place for traditional Mexican food! I am a repeat customer and have never been disappointed - the huge Shrimp Cocktail comes with premium shrimp, celery, diced onion, avocado chunks, etc. I also had the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo; shrimp with rice, beans and warm tortillas. We completed our order with the Two Shredded Beef Enchiladas and Two Shredded Chicken Enchiladas, both of which were also generously portioned and delicious. Our food was delivered hot and fresh, by a smiling, pleasant "Dasher", for an all-around great experience! We will DEFINITELY order from El Patron again in the future, and I highly recommend this "gem" tucked away in the Mira Mesa locale. Our compliments to the owners and staff for your great food and service, and your extensive menu choices!"
4 Mini Tacos
Choice of one meat, guac, cebolla y Cilantro.
$10.48
Hash Brown Burrito
Bacon, sausage, hash browns and sour cream. Includes 2 eggs and cheese mixed in. Served all day.
$11.47
California Burrito
Carne Asada with Guacamole, Sour cream, cheese and Salsa Fresca and our Delious fries
$12.99
4 Rolled Taco
Topped with guac, lettuce, cheese and tomato.
$6.85
Santanas Mexican

Santanas Mexican

4.4
(1k+)
• Tacos • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 40 min
"loved the food ❤️❤️ the Adobada Taquitos were amazing and so were the Chicken Flautas with the extra cheese!! salsa was bomb."
"very disappointing!! for the price the portions are kid size. The ingredients are generic, didn't even give my chunky salsa like I had asked. Honestly the El Cajon is so much tastier and better."
California Burrito
With homemade fries, mexican salsa, cheddar cheese and your choice of meat carne asada, grilled chicken, carnitas or adobada.
$14.26
Buenos Dias Burrito
Beans & cheddar cheese
$14.1
Bean & Cheese Burrito
With guac and cheese; or guac, chs, sour cream, salsa, lettuce (everything)
$7.98
Beef Rolled Tacos
With mexican salsa and guacamole.
$10.37
VALARIE'S TACO SHOP

VALARIE'S TACO SHOP

4.5
(60+)
• Mexican • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"SD burrito is delicious. This is my 2nd time ordering and they are very consistent."
"No seasoning! No flavor! Portions are great, but it doesn't help if the food has no seasoning (not even salt)."
California Burrito
Angus beef, French fries, Cheddar cheese.
$18.3
Carne Asada Taco
Onion, cilantro, whole beans, queso fresco.
$7.8
Carne Asada Burrito
Angus beef, guacamole, salsa Mex.
$18.82
TJ Hotdog
Bacon wrapped all beef hotdog, mayo, grilled onions, cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, catsup.
$7.15
Rubio's Coastal Grill

Rubio's Coastal Grill

4.5
(2k+)
• Tacos • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 35 min
"Everything came as ordered. I would recommend a little more cilantro on the lobster taco's- but otherwise the salad I ordered was well seasoned with yummy dressing "
"l will never order from this restaurant. See the picture below.. my fish and chips were so disappointing the fish pieces were so small. My mistake so I will be buying from the Fish District from now on. The only savior was the lobster tacos and sides."
Two Taco Mix 'n Match Plate
Choice of any two tacos and two sides.
$14.55
California Bowl
Choice of grilled chicken, steak or seafood served with hand-smashed guacamole, citrus rice, black beans, cabbage, salsa fresca, chipotle lime crema, and avocado tomatillo vinaigrette.
$16.18
Three Taco Mix 'n Match Plate
Choice of any three tacos and two sides.
$17.73
California Burrito
Choice of grilled chicken, steak or seafood with hand-smashed guacamole, seasoned fries, chipotle lime crema, melted cheese, and salsa fresca wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with choice of side.
$17.57
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.5
(3k+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 27 min
"Always do good, sometimes there will be a wait but that's really understandable, their quality and portions are also amazing for a fast food place, been going here for a bit and I'm pleased."
"Large Curly Fries were well made and hot! 8pc Chicken Nuggets were fresh! Highly recommended!"
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice.
$15.28
Ultimate Cheeseburger™ Combo
2x 100% beef patties freshly seasoned, melty American & Swiss style cheeses, ketchup, mustard & mayo on an all-new buttery brioche bun, plus fries and a drink. Better Ingredients. Better Burger. 2480 calories.
$15.4
Mini Churros
Bite-sized Mini Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for sharing, with yourself. 350 calories.
$3.01
6 Tacos Party Pack
6 crunchy tacos w/ melty American cheese, shredded lettuce & signature taco sauce. This digital exclusive is the only six-pack you need. 1020 calories.
$6.89
Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.5
(7k+)
• Chicken Tenders • Fried Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 48 min
"Chili's alwaaaays hits. The Triple Dipper® is the best thing thats ever been invented . The Nashville Hot Mozz are just to die for. I love having some Chili's at home. The BEST ranch too. I even ordered an extra to keep at home for the week lol. 10/10!"
"Chicken was chewy and we had two normal chicken strips and one that was more like a chicken nugget. They didn't bother to cut the sw egg rolls and the burgers were slapped together. Not worth $21, hardly worth $5."
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$21.4
Cajun Pasta
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$22.34
Big Mouth® Bites
Cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, diced red onions, mustard. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$18.98
Oldtimer® Burger W/ Cheese
Chicken tenders served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal), and 2 dipping sauces.
$17.23
MexicanBar

MexicanBar

4.4
(100+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 35 min
"Amazing food! Always fresh and delicious! 10/10 would recommend!!"
"Steak is a lot smaller than last time and not cooked medium as requested. It's too cooked. Ordered spicy salsa and it's not the same as last time. This order looks/tastes more like curry."
Tacos
Choose from our 10 delicious taco varieties, each made with hand-pressed tortillas crafted from fresh masa!
$14.1
Cali-Poway
our marinated carne asada is grilled to perfection, fries, pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, mixed cheese. add rice $2, beans $2, side salad $3 wet burrito with cheese $3
$20.16
Guacamole & Chips
my avocado, seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with fresh cilantro, onions, tomato, and jalapenos. Enjoy it with crispy tortilla chips for a perfect bite.
$12.04
Carne Asada Burrito
mix cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole. add rice $2, beans $2, side salad $3 wet burrito with cheese $3
$20.03
Jarocho’s Birria

Jarocho’s Birria

4.5
(100+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"ok first time ordering from this place and I gotta say im surprised the smell of the birria was amazing and the flavor is good, I think the portion for the price is good too i would definitely order from her again 😋"
"the 4 Quesabirria Tacos (w/Cheese) + Consome was absolutely PHENOMENAL, in a foodies review I gave this solid taco a 9.8, the portions were worth what i paid for, the freshness was good, and i would for SURE order this again, if anyone is considering trying birria for the first time, come here, you WONT regret it."
4 Quesabirria Tacos (W/Cheese) + Consome
Cheesy quesabirria tacos with onion and cilantro, Includes 1 consome.
$24.42
QUESABIRRIA TACO (Big Regular Tortilla)
Coke, Sunkist, Dr Pepper, Manzanita, Sprite, Squirt.
$5.98
Birria Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla Birria burrito, filled with savory shredded beef, rice, beans, cilantro, and cebolla. (CONSOME NOT INCLUDED)
$13.84
Birria Burrito
Beef birria on nachos, topped with beans, nacho cheese, mozarella cheese, cilantro, onion, sour cream, and guacamole.
$14.11
Del Taco

Del Taco

4.3
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 14.2 mi • 45 min
Farther away
25% off on $30+
"Stale tortillas, zero flavor, zero sauce, dry and flavorless burger a waste of money, freaking disgusting. I heard how bad it was, but I figured I'd give it a shot, my loss."
"Burger had only a patty with a tiny bit of Ketchup no lettuce no cheese ,no tomato,nothing Super disappointing. And when we called the staff said thats how it comes"
The Del Taco
The Del Taco is inspired by the original and loaded with more of everything you love, like more seasoned beef, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, crisp shredded lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes in a bigger, crunchy corn shell.
$3.78
Double Del® Cheeseburger Meal
Our mouthwatering Double Del® Cheeseburger, plus our famous Crinkle Cut Fries and a refreshing beverage.
$15
Double Del® Cheeseburger
Two 100% beef patties grilled to order, two slices of American cheese, two fresh tomato slices, burger sauce, crisp shredded lettuce, and diced onions on a grilled sesame seed bun.
$7.65
Grilled Chicken Taco
Freshly grilled, marinated chicken, savory secret sauce, crisp shredded lettuce, and fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, in a warm flour tortilla.
$3.09
On The Border

On The Border

4.4
(1k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Chicken enchiladas were super good. Lots of chicken so it makes them that much more tasty. Would for sure order this again. The plate was also very neat and clean. Done with care. Food was also hot."
"pretty bad. rice tasted like a box mix and not in a good way. beans too salty, beef super low quality and grizzly, chicken tasted like fake chicken. A big NO."
Fajitas for One
Pick any 2 proteins. Served with flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans unless otherwise specified.
$26.99
Create Your Own Combo - Pick 3
Choose any three. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans unless otherwise specified.
$18.8
Guac/Queso Duo
The best of both worlds. A cup of Signature Queso and a cup of fresh Guacamole served with a side of chips.
$15.91
Border Sampler
Chicken quesadillas, fajita steak nachos and chicken chimis. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and our signature queso.
$20.32
Man vs. Fries

Man vs. Fries

3.7
(60+)
• Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 41 min
$7 off on $35+
"When I work late, this is my go to for something tasty and filling. definitely recommend, if you like fries and burritos!!"
"Terrible burritos.... Dry ZERO Sauce or Salsa Provided and the Pieces of Meat were so huge and chewy and poorly cooked and poorly wrapped. (completly fell apart as soon as you unwrap) NOT worth 25.00 each. You cannot make any requests there are no options to ask for salsa. Would not order again. "
NORCAL BURRITO
Hella big flour tortilla, carne asada vs pollo asado, straight-cut fries, cheese, sour cream, guacamole & secret sauce.
$23.63
OMG COOKIES
4 DOUBLE STUF OREO® cookies battered & fried, topped with powdered sugar & a side of chocolate.
$8.15
CBR BURRITO
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch wrapped in a hella big flour tortilla with straight-cut fries, cheese & guacamole.
$23.69
COWGIRL BURRITO
Y'all Sho'nuff ain't ready! Hella big flour tortilla, carne asada vs pollo asado, straight-cut fries, beer battered onion rings, bacon, cheese & smoky BBQ sauce all wrapped up in a pretty package.
$24.93
Flecha Cantina

Flecha Cantina

4.0
(20+)
• Casual Dining • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 42 min
"The best I've tried in the US"
Burrito
flour tortilla, monterey jack and chihuahua cheese, refired beans, rice, pico de gallo, cabbage mix, enhilada roja sauce, salsa verde, crema, macha, green onion, escabeche, salsa roja quemada
$21.82
Chicken Verde Enchiladas
shredded chicken, white corn tortilla, salsa verde, monterey jack and chihuahua cheese, crema blanca, picaeta
$27.6
Quesadilla
crispy rolled corn tortillas, shredded chicken, guagamole, crema blanca, salsa roja quemada, salsa verde
$20.46
Taquitos De Pollo
corn tortillas, choice of protein, french fries
$20.7
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.3
(80+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 48 min
"This was an excellent find! I loved the healthy, flavorful combination of ingredients. The chicken breast was cooked to perfection, the veggies and avocado were fresh and delicious. The chips and queso were impeccable. I will definitely order from them again."
"This was made by Dennys and it makes sense why it was so bad now. Chips were undercooked, burrito was small for the price, potatoes were not seasoned so they took away from any flavor that may have been there. Queso was ok. "
El Desvelado
Shredded beef, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$13.15
El Desvelado Combo
Shredded beef, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.59
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$10.5
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, cheddar cheese, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$6.86
California Fish Grill

California Fish Grill

4.7
(2k+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 35 min
"California Fish Grill doesn't disappoint...long time customer. Everything juicy fresh and delicious every bite. Best 3 PIECE BATTERED FISH & CHIPS and those fries are the best!"
"This restaurant never fails to please my taste for seafood.. excellent freshly fried breaded cod and shrimp..l have enough for seconds..and their fries are seasoned and delicious. l'm not a coleslaw fan but very crunchy and delicious. I am a Customer for Life!"
ATLANTIC SALMON
A customer favorite, this farm-raised salmon is treated to the grill by our fish specialists. You benefit from the full flavor and the Omega-3’s.
$21.69
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Our version of an east coast tradition is a creamy, rich chowder, with tender clams and hearty potatoes, served with oyster crackers
$9.57
SWAI (WHITE/FISH)
This farm-raised white fish has moderately firm flakes with pink tones and has a mild clean flavor. It’s no surprise customers love it.
$17.14
BATTERED FISH TACO
Battered fish, cream sauce
$5.94
El Viejon Seafood

El Viejon Seafood

4.7
(100+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"So good, ending digging in so it looks like a small portion but the portion was a decent size for one person. So good and not too sour."
"The red Aguachile is not the same flavor as the one in clairemont. This one taste like water and seasoning . Very bad flavor."
MXN Bottle Coca Cola
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
$5.94
Agua Fresca
Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
$5.13
Jarritos
Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
$5.98
SIERRA CEVICHE
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
$12.68

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