Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Monterey

Nicholas Alexander Garbacz

Cesar Cruz

"I had the chicken enchiladas and my boyfriend had the chile verde we both agree that our dinners were authentic mexican food. The rice was amazing..."

Jessica Lash

"We had them do some catering for a school beach cleanup, everyone loved the food. Our family has also eaten there several times. Friendly people and..."

Ryan Miller

"This is a great restaurant! you will find a selection of scrumptious dishes anytime of day! The waitress gives you the best service & the cooks fill..."

Lucy Young

"I ordered beef soup very well stocked chunks of beef vegetables the only thing the broth a little bit on the watery side, but still Fair taste comes..."

AJ Sandoval

"We got take out, first time to experience this restaurant. All our meals were delicious, with generous portions and authentic flavors! And the..."

Judy Knau

"Excellent food for very reasonable price! Enjoyed every dishes. Side rice is very..."

Nian Liu

Pico De Gallo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Their burritos are delicious and huge! Best chicken burrito in town 10/10. Their taco plate is also really good, the beans and rice remind me of..."

Daniel

"I ordered the Macho Burrito with chicken and my niece got the quesadilla. The food was SO good. The service was fast as well. The burrito is very..."

C. Shipman

"Biggest best burrito in town! A must! I have been looking for a place to get a good burrito and looks like I found it. Everything from the pico to..."

Vonnie

"One of Montereys best! Their pastor is..."

Mia Salvagno

"ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE!! It is clean, outstanding service and well worth it! The chips are cooked to order and so fresh and warm. I ordered..."

Cynthia

"This place is one that we will definitely coming back to pretty often. If you need a good, fat burrito, then this is the place to go. The shrimp..."

Stephen Underwood

"Just been back from eating here. Wow it was great! They helped us at a very kind way and the food was delicious. A little bit much for us, but it is..."

Meike Koster

"This place is a little hole in the wall. You order at the counter when you walk in and then you seat yourself at a table. Then the food comes. And it..."

Green eyed gal

"We were lucky to stumble across this casual eatery on a recent trip to Monterey. While the building isn't much to look at, the food was excellent. It..."

Robert Hohlfelder

"Yes yes yes! I had a giant burrito here and it was so tasty! All these flavours and the size made me feel very happy after eating it. Unfortunately,..."

P. van de Buyl

"Love the food, the hot fresh taco chip strips with truly wonderful salsa; the casual atmosphere with old comfy booths, clear menu boards on the..."

Mary Ann Ryan Sadler

"Good food. Simple and nice. Only problem is the water tasted funky. Just get the bottled water..."

Nicholas Roberts

"Tucked away little place with some indoor and outdoor seating! Excellent authentic coastal Mexican food for sure. Had 4 different types of tacos and..."

Kyle Kowalski

"I have been going to Pico De Gallo for years. I have had everything on the menu. But I agree with Kyle that the Macho Burrito is the best. This is my..."

Jimmy B

"This place has the best chicken salad dish ever made right..."

David Cunha

"We stopped in on our way out of Monterey, and were very hungry since no lunch and it was 3 PM. Family cooked fare was very fresh and tasty. Small,..."

Pamela Diane Carls

"This was one of my favorite restaurants in the area before we left. The carne asada fries are my favorite here, and the macho burrito is a huge..."

James Ao

Los Agaves

Bay Cafe

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! What a great little place! I had a crab and shrimp skillet breakfast and it was so tasty with a good sized portion! Reasonably priced for a..."

Kati MacLeod Henry

"We come to Monterey once a year and stay at Lodge. We have our breakfast at the Cafe. Always good for and prompt..."

Lorraine Beightler

"Good food & service! Location is perfect. Next time I come to Monterey, stay at Monterey Lodge & you never go..."

Yoli Engaling Rollins

"Great food and service. The Fisherman's Omelette was excellent. I normally don't put hot sauce on my eggs, but they recommended The Pepper Plant..."

Joe Tabrisky Sr

"I love the staff at Bay Cafe for service and courtesy. I live in Monterey and Bay Cafe has become my regular (almost weekly) breakfast restaurant.The..."

David Bean

"So delicious! Enjoyed our brunch with the $25 dollar mimosa pitcher..."

Delanie Rene Bourbonnais Freeland

"Lovely breakfast and friendly efficient staff highly..."

Jill-mum Burkinshaw

"Simplemente deliciosos,seguro regresamos, limpio, el servicio muy..."

Maria Hernandez

"Perfect every time and excellent service. The 15% off for locals is..."

Bette Fisher

"It was awesome! Had the sea food omelette and red potatoes and..."

Sandy Tavarez-Lambert

"Great service and food was excellent I will be going back next time I'm in..."

Roy Nhim

"Great service and awesome bread and it's free.our hotel was next door..."

Armando Gomez

"A wonderful place, especially for breakfast. Try the various varieties of Eggs Benedict. The ambience is good, as are the pocket friendly prices...."

Sumit Nath Mukerjee

"Such a lovely place for breakfast we went 2 days in a row. Staff were so nice and friendly and the food was wonderful and fresh, not greasy at all...."

Laura Essence

"Great breakfast, terrific view, clean cheerful decor and good friendly service. Thus place has an extensive egg menu including a generous selection..."

Mark McDonald

"The breakfast dishes were huge. They keep refilling your coffee and are very attentive. If you stay at the hotel you get a $2 discount..."

Samantha S

"I ordered the Huevos Divorciados, which had two eggs each smothered in red or green sauce and served with chilaquiles, which was absolutely..."

ben drivers

"Large portions and everything was super fresh. Lots of options for Benedict's including great corned beef made from scratch, and fresh Dungeness crab..."

Tamara Turner

"Attached to Monterey Bay lodge, if you stay at the hotel you can get $2.00 entree coupons. Relatively empty when we sat for breakfast. Entrees were..."

CMB Caspanello

"This was great! We are here visiting family and wanted to try something local. The pancakes stew so tasty. The bacon is cooked..."

Gloria Standifer

"This place is so good! The staff are so friendly, the service is quick, they checked if we wanted coffee refills every five minute, the food was..."

Andrew Saunders

"The country omelette was good and the coffee kept coming. I have no issues with the place or the staff. Reserving 5 stars for flawless performance...."

Matthew Shafer

"My favorite Monterey breakfast. Outside in the sun, inside in the grey. Nice staff. Colorful ambiente. Calming views of El..."

Pat McNeill

"I did not want to review this wonderful place! I want to keep it a secret! Only for us lucky ones that already know. It is hidden in and a part of..."

Wil Mercurio

"I've been twice now, with my family of four. The experience has been great. Mgmt and staff are attentive. Upon notice of the 15 minute wait, we..."

Dan Ree

"Went there for lunch after a whale watching trip. We were looking for simple but good food without breaking the bank. This is exactly what we found..."

Marine Renard

"Had breakfast at the Bay Cafe and Cantina in Monterey. The service was friendly and very accommodating. The restaurant was clean and my breakfast was..."

Cyn B

"This is a nice restaurant they close a 2PM, they have amazing coffee and breakfast for those who like to get up early. There is a hotel next to this..."

Juan Quintana

"Absolutely love the breakfast here. This is our 2nd time in Monterey and 3rd time in the cafe. Always order the eggs Benedict with crab meat....."

Neha Kapoor

La Bahia Mexican American Restaurant

84/100 (1392 ratings)

Shrimp Tacos Ranchero

Artichoke and Spinach

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really good Mexican food their tacos are so tasty. It's one of the best birria places in Monterey County. Next time, I'll try their michelada porque..."

Jennifer Espinoza

"Spent the day in Monterey. Had lunch at La Bahia Mexican restaraunt. I ordered a birria taco and shrimp taco. It was really good. First of all I love..."

TheBayArea831

"Great place! Great price! Service was amazing! We had a big group and they accommodated us right away! Everyone loved their dish! The red sauce on..."

Melissa Hojman

"If you’re staying down on cannery Row, do yourself a favor and walk up three or four blocks to this place. It is much cheaper. The food is much..."

Joe

"Delicious salsa sets the tone of any meal at a Mexican restaurant. Their salsa is super tasty! 👌 I'm pretty picky with my Mexican cuisine and La..."

Michael Wood

"This quaint taqueria packs a punch of flavors! I enjoyed the Jeezy Shrimp taco with chicken floutas. Mijo had a classic flour quesadilla and the..."

Enrique Ramos

"The food here was amazing! We ordered the shrimp cheesy taco and the wet burrito (pastor) for take out and ate it on the beach. We also ordered one..."

Shilla Almeida

"We were visiting Monterey and decided to give this place a try, we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, customer service was perfect,..."

Geraldine Romero

"Food was great! We just ordered to go and the tacos were delicious. Took about 15 minutes to get food for two of..."

Avery LaBau

"I have had Mexican food all over every city in the entire western United States and I can say for certain this is the best Mexican food I have ever..."

Jeremiah Jordan

Dos Victorias Mexican Food

"Didn't realize a few months ago there was a change from chevos to dos victorias. But still good food. Had the funnel cake(which was bomb!) And a..."

Daniel Alcaraz

"They food was great! Wish i can say the same about the service. They gave me the wrong food and very very rude when i told them that it was..."

Rich Contreras

"Fish tacos were delicious. Only two for the meal plate order thing - but seriously worth trying. Very tasty. 😋 The asada burrito was quite large,..."

Jazmine “Malee” Ruppenthal

"This place is really good! Came here with a fish and shrimp taco craving, left with a happy belly and no complaints. We got the fish taco plate,..."

Torsten Keil-Long

"I’m glad I gave this place a second try. My first experience yesterday morning was not very pleasant. The cashier seemed bothered she had to take..."

Allie H.

"This place has been a go-to for well over a decade (before the name change). Delicious and a decent size. Friendly staff. Their style of burrito is..."

Hayden Lord

"Went here for the first time with my friends for a Valentine's outing. We ordered the Carne Asada fries which was very flavourful. Staff was very..."

Angela Liu

"Probably my favorite fish tacos in Monterey. So much flavor, the fish is not over battered & the slaw on top is so good! The salsas are so flavorful..."

Monterey Bay Foods

"They have Southern California style burritos! Carne asada was tender and flavor and didn’t have any gristle. Pico and guacamole were great..."

Mat Lit

"My wife and I came here after a nice walk around the surrounding areas. Adovada burrito was decently sized and the meat was flavorful. My wife had..."

Yashua Yang

"I didn’t know what I was going to expect from this place because I’m from out of town. I knew I had a 2hr plus drive and was starving and only..."

Sean Hunter

"Really hot fresh made breakfast burritos! ..."

Marie

"I got the chicken quesadilla and the spices they added really enhanced the flavor. No need to ask for extra green sauce!! (They gave way too much in..."

Abigail Cham

"Tasty. I come here every time I visit Monterey. Chicken chimichanga always fried to perfection. Take out and eat at Breakwater Cove tables for best..."

Andrea Liu

"Super fresh and incredibly delicious. The breakfast burritos are no joke. Sometimes they are a little slow to open in the morning, but overall a..."

Travis J

"Its a small walkup. they have an adjacent dining room. Pretty modest. But the FOOD is DELICIOUS. We had the chimichanga and enchiladas. WOW. Ive had..."

JBW

"San Diego style Mexican in Monterey They have California burritos and carne asada fries and they don’t put rice and beans in their..."

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"AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!! I KNOW TACOS, THIS PLACE IS HOLE IN THE WALL AMAZING!!!!! you want real lengua, asada, carnitas....GO HERE you..."

Noland Wasson

"My daughter and I recently visited this place when we wanted a quick and delicious breakfast. There were many options but j settled on a carne asada..."

Michelle Holcomb

"I ordered a California burrito and it was the best burrito I’ve had. I loved the potatoes in the burrito. It’s quite different from the usual..."

Kelly Dang

Cult Taco

"Exceptional flavor and wonderful decor. If tacos were a single dollar cheaper I would spend hours eating..."

V

"The Barbacoa and Carnitas tacos are amazing, highly..."

Ken Kobashigawa

"Got myself a nice mushroom taco today and it was superb. The flavor was so good, the spices were very prominent, the corn tortilla was fresh, the..."

CopperCorkie

"The tacos are pretty good. The chips and salsa is really good. I love the kiosk ordering process. The venue itself is pretty neat. I ate my tacos..."

Johnny Ohl

"We absolutely LOVE cult taco! Where to begin; well first of all, the food is absolutely delicious! The flavor profiles are on par to win the best..."

Amanda Little

"Did a taco tour while traveling Monterey and went to a bunch of places trying all their fish tacos. Ran in the door 5 minutes before closing and the..."

Ariana Parsen

"If I joined a cult for tacos this would be it. Super savory food, delicious margaritas, and a laid-back environment await. A little pricey but there..."

Rogers Hawley

"Excellent food. My wife's dish was incredible. Be wary though. Under the taco menu, there's a taco called "Beyond". The description claims it's a..."

Brian Clark

"If you don't eat here, you don't love tacos. I love tacos and have dined from just about every taco truck and Mexican food joint in our area, but..."

Eric Keener

"Tacos are on point. Price is right. Only major critique is that the music is the absolute biggest mismatch. It’s sort of a funky hip taco joint but..."

Brandon S

"Liked that we could order at a kiosk - gave us plenty of time to evaluate our options. Tacos were tasty, messy & small. We tried the barbacoa, cod &..."

Rosemary Danielsen

"Crazy good wagu barbacoa, chicken, and shrimp tacos. Outstanding guacamole (heavy on lime, just right saltiness). Self-order and pay at a kiosk, but..."

Carl Aalto

"This Monterey Outpost of Carmel's Cultura definitely takes the art of the taco to the next level. Housemade tortillas nestle upscale fillings such as..."

Fred Wehling

Bar Sebastian

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

Taco Bell

81/100 (1364 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Taco Bell is the goat of late night deliciousness. I’ve stopped in to this location from time to time on my many Monterey trips and it’s a beacon..."

Michael Dobbins

"How do you rate a Taco Bell? Is it clean, do the servers act like they want to be there, was the order accurate, and does the food look like it does..."

Michael Polacek

"They work very hard getting out meals. Deserve tips if you ask me.i enjoyed the..."

Steven Sanchez (Mrguitarman8000)

"Great location, nice people...good food can't ask for much more from a fastfood..."

Lupe Martinez

"I love Taco Bell. This one was clean and quick service. Wish there had been a drive..."

Matt Ivester

"Food was good. Better than most of the Taco Bell's I have..."

inferno d

"Clean and fast. Good service and food was prepared..."

James Levenson

"Everything was great just could make it more clean and..."

aarika barika

"We always have a good experience at this location. The food is △⃒⃘lways what you’d expect, the staff are friendly, and the restaurant is..."

Alisha Lynch

"I think my favorite part about this taco bell is the old sign out..."

Matthew Eldridge

"Always clean. Food is always correct and quick to come out. Staff is nice. I love that we can order on the screen inside, less pressure if you don't..."

Jaylin Jayubo

"5 stars bc it's a clean, fast Taco Bell. Friendly staff deals well with drunks and stoners. Of course the food is like every TB..."

Nathan Rhodes

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the best burrito here, the alpastor was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The tacos are good as well. I forgot to take a picture but even the..."

Kieran Papillon

"Sweet little authentic place. Food's great, and the guy behind the counter is always stoked to let me practice my spanish. Good prices, never..."

isaiah foulks

"We went to this place every week for a year since we found this hidden gem! It’s a non-pretentious looking place but the food is delicious with..."

Alina Nizamova

"Great food and very nice staff. Even if you don't like Mexican food, this is a place you must have..."

Joost van der Made

"Friends really enjoyed their food. I only had a couple Sidrales while they ate. It's a bit small and needs updating, but it's comfortable and the..."

Irenet Personal5

"Nice selection, about 10 minutes to cook up fresh, abundant and flavorful, friendly service, great prices. Parking can be spotty. Not able to..."

Rob Haworth

"Fabulous shrimp burrito! Two meals in one..."

Judy Player

"I was driving through from SF to LA and had a craving for fish tacos while passing through Monterey. After looking up a lot of places I decided on..."

Veronica Preciado

"Deep flavorful, very delicious Mexican food. The man, who was cooking put his heart into my tacos. I took the food out and it was really nicely..."

Diana Nekhorosheva

"We ordered a carne asada burrito, al pastor tacos and a quesadilla. Everything was fresh and flavorful. They are definitely not stingy with the..."

Jen P

"This is a small, no-frills restaurant which dishes out some homely Mexican fare with generous and fresh portions of seafood. Prices are very..."

Melwyn Pinto

"Best fish and shrimp tacos, burritos and tostadas around! They also have artichoke burritos as well if like something different. Love this place and..."

Michele McCarthy Smith

"Fantastic local eats. Phenomenal scallop and prawn..."

Rebecca Budge

"Great place for lunch while in Monterey. I was visiting the aquarium with the family for the day and we decided to go for lunch off the main drag. ..."

arbelr81

"Unfortunately they put dairy in the guacamole which otherwise would have completed my delicious vegan veggie burrito there. Of course, if you wanted..."

Rory Roccio

Chipotle Mexican Grill

78/100 (1414 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have to applaud Chipotle for caring about animal welfare, more specifically, how they are treated. Yes, we eat them, but we can try and ensure that..."

Natalie Gray

"After an evening sightseeing trip to 17 Mile drive, for a group of vegetarians, Chipotle was a suitable nearby choice. Giving a 4 star rating due to..."

Raju CSP

"It all depends on the stuff working that day.but this one last time I was there it was really..."

Cesar Hill

"Lovely outdoor area. Inside is clean with comfortable seating. Service was friendly and fast. We had a chicken burrito and carnitas salad. I love..."

Li Mi

"Great service and the food was delicious. Great..."

monica Moreno

"Nothing surprising here - it's your standard Chipotle. The staff are very nice..."

Yao Wong

"Terrible service, while waiting the employees were on there cell phone,,,food and tortillas were cold, tortillas like rubber..."

Maria Rodriguez

"Good service. Fast and quick like all other Chipotle's. Guy at the counter was very..."

Divyang Modi

"Love Chipotle! When ordering here I lways get take-out and the employees are always friendly and professional. Very clean & well maintained too...."

Ray Rede

"Least stingy chipotle i have found. Nice, clean and friendly. The only thing all chipotle locations have to work in is the chips. The chips are..."

Juan Magana

"The quality of the food and service is the same as other stores and is good enough. The only downside I encountered when I last visited this store..."

Titus Lam

"This Chipotle was clean, the staff was nice, and the food was fresh and tasty. The music was definitely a little weird, but not loud so it was not..."

Barney Marcus

Lalla Grill

78/100 (2231 ratings)

Traditional Enchilada Platter

Red and Green Sauces Add

Tacos

Blue Cheese Steak Bites

Lobster

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Salad

Spicy Thai Chicken Wings Appetizer

Mediterranean Salmon Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ate here with our kids, having struggled to find anything that suited their fussy palates elsewhere. The eclectic mix of Mexican and American fare..."

Iain Robert

"We stopped in here curious of the foods as it had such cute decor. We combined the salmon benedict and crab cakes which turned out amazing!!! ..."

Jessica Heckle

"I have to tell you, my Cisco team had the greatest experience here last night!! We were seated on the patio (per my request since the weather has..."

Debbie Ryan

"Always a great place to meet friends. Everything from the drinks to the appetizers to the salads the soups and our entrée was delicious. We had a..."

Cindy Denning

"If your in the Del Monte Shopping Center this is the best place to..."

Charles Harris

"We were told this place was amazing by sone locals and they were right! This place is ridiculously yummy and the ambience is lovely as well! Your..."

Veronica Guitron-Flores

"I've never had a bad experience at lalla grill ever. Tonight was no exception. Someone suggested the blue cheese steak bites. They are out of this..."

Cliff A Stewart

"Blackened chicken alfredo was the bomb! Our waiter was on it too..."

Nannette Lake

"Excellent food! Really enjoyed a watermelon..."

Terri Copeland

"Best martini in town! Friendly bar staff and good service for sit down..."

Šólange Bitol

"The food was delicious. Their lemon butter caper sauce � Our server Ruben was great and..."

Stephanie Lynn Evans

"I love their staff and the food , it's delicious, how ever you guys need to bring the Thai hot wing back ! Hello that was my favorites . Please..."

Alby Jimenez

"A great experience! From the exquisite food and preparation to the seating ambience that we took in - this establishment is right for the occasion. ..."

Json “J-Gante” Salas

"We thought it will be more of a fast food place but it was very up scale. My husband and I got the hanger stake with the bacon shrimp. It was..."

Tehmine Poghosyan

"Food was great and ambiance was good. Ordered their veggie burger, sweet potato fries. Their margarita pizza was delicious, my 2 year old just loved..."

naveen rawat

"This place is a 10, quality, variety, and service. The menu is Awesome, we went with friends with food restrictions and all have a delicious dinner...."

Constanza Suarez

"Service - amazing Food - delicious, loved the lallafredo pasta Drinks - great bar with good choice of drinks Ambience - superb ambience The best..."

E Priyanka PremKumar

"8/14/23 Monday very good location. Pricey but food n ambience is nice. Highly..."

Danny A

"The food was so good! I’d been here about 10 years ago, and it was just as good this time. We had the Thai chili wings which were decently spicy..."

Cristina Evans

"We arrived in Monterey hungry not sure what I wanted. All I know, I wanted fish. Glad I ordered the fish n chips. Fish was amazing! They were freshly..."

Rosalie V. Smothers

"Always a great time here!! We sat inside cus we had a baby but there is also outdoor seating with a fire place-even during the day- for the chilly..."

Moni G

"Food & drinks were 10/10! Really good authentic birra I was surprised! Also that was the bestttt mint mojito I EVER HAD!! Love coming to this..."

Monica D

"This place was absolutely amazing! If you have kids, they will actually enjoy the kids menu. Order the Chicken tenders! The breading is light and..."

Mitchell Dela Cruz

"Enjoyed such an amazing time here. Great environment. Amazing drinks. Delicious food. The blackened fish tacos were incredible, we practically..."

Hailey C

"I ordered the vegetarian avocado tacos and they were delicious and crunchy. I also ordered the pomegranate margarita and it was so refreshing. I..."

Aishwarya Sabane

"The service was excellent and the food delicious. I was at a special event so we didn't have the full menu. But what we had was wonderful. There is..."

Sam Robinson

"Very yummy food and the fish bowl was a great drink to split with the boys. They have a few locations and we checked out this one and the one on..."

Brandon Smithson

"Food was okay, but felt it was overpriced. Fish tacos were small with a small piece of fish in each. Daughters chicken tenders were homemade but over..."

Elaine

"There's almost nowhere I would go just for a salad... but this is THAT place. Absolutely delicious. So far, I've never had to wait either. We get a..."

Anna Marie

"It was our first time there. Nice patio outside and the inside seating is nice. I recommend the carne asada fries. FYI, the Barria Burger does not..."

dan twobear

"Crowded, with reason. The food is great, both regular and special-menu. LaLa is having a problem at the moment with staff availability, but the staff..."

David Wittrock

Sazon Express

Papa Chano's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food and clearly marked vegetarian options. Quick service and a family atmosphere. Affordable! This will be a go to dinner place..."

Erma Patrick

"The best Mexican food. We visit here when we go to..."

Miguel Gutierrez

"Hands down my favorite burrito south of San Francisco. Grilled chicken burrito off the hook..."

Alex Garcia del Solar

"Papa Chano's was a regular stop for me while in Monterey; locally, Mission Taco is meh, and the 'authentic' places on Cherokee just don't get..."

Brian Beckmann

"Good inexpensive food ready in a flash. Great for a quick lunch or family fun time..."

M.H.

"A favorite in Monterey. Yum! Need to go again this trip to write a full review. Great food, very inexpensive and nice atmosphere. That is for an..."

Chalalit

"This is good food with fresh self serve salsa and chips. Everything is FRESH! The atmosphere is more of a quirky, casual Monterey vibe. If you are..."

Leah Garcia

"I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years and have never been disappointed. It saddened me when their Seaside location closed because it was so..."

KDG

"Best authentic Mexican food on Alvarado. Definitely recommend the tacos. Tacos are a decent sized portion as well so two is all you need. Eating here..."

Cain L

"Great options on menu. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly Chairs are kind of small inside but bigger ones..."

Zoe Rabago

"Pretty solid Mexican food. The shrimp quesadilla was the best and I rate it a 5/5. The shrimp tacos were good as well, perhaps a 4/5. The fish taco..."

Sam

"This was my 1st time at this restaurant and I really liked everything. The food was really good and cheap. Everyone working there was..."

Wendy Q

"Ordered a carne asada taco here and it was delicious!!! I loved it and will be back when I’m in town. The people who work are here are super..."

Jessica Lee

"Tasty Mexican food with all you can eat chips and salsa at the self-serve station. They have delicious horchata and Mexican sodas and beers as..."

Ron Clonts

"The food is great, service is nice. Fish was..."

Ірина Волоцька

"I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. The quality has never gone down. So glad to see a local business continue to make it out here. Skip..."

Julian Larimer

"We got the Tilapia plate, chorizo salad and two tacos (Chile Verde and carne asada). The Tilapia was seasoned well and delicious. This was great..."

Ava Chiao

"I can only speak to the nachos. Those nachos have been my favorite since I was a kid. The portion is big and the carne asada is the best meat for the..."

Mia C.

"This place is an excellent stop for Mexican food in Monterey. My wife and I ordered a quesadilla and a burrito and both were excellent. The portions..."

Tommy Ferrari

"Hands down the best place to get authentic burritos and tacos! Good prices and lots of food. The owner is incredibly sweet. I always come back here..."

Michael Kaldani

"Went in just to try the tamales. So glad I..."

aphmona

"The Carnitas taco was very good and fresh. The rice and refried bean was on the cold side but tasted pretty..."

roostahktchn M

"Love, Love, Love this restaurant! I have been coming here for years and the owner is wonderful, reasonable prices and huge portions. I enjoy the..."

Jennifer Castro

Lopez Taqueria & Liquor

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Balvenie Doublewood Burbon

Pacific Grove Beer

Stone Brewery Stone IPA Hazy IPA Arrogant Bastard

Makers Mark Barrel Proof

Galante Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Don Fulano Tequila

Dust Bowl Taco Truck Beer

Lagvulin Oban Talisker Scotch

Torta de Pechuga de Pollo

"Lopez Taqueria in Monterey Bay is a hidden gem for Mexican food enthusiasts. The authentic flavors and mouthwatering dishes make it a must-visit..."

Sagar Khatri

"Super yummy! We enjoyed the food after our drive down from Campbell. Service was great. The elderly man who took our order was so nice & friendly...."

Ann Kapalungan

"This place is sooo delicious. You will be impress on the flavor of the food. The reason why I gave four stars is because I think the place needs a..."

Cecilia

"If you are in the neighborhood n you are looking for a mean burrito it's a great place... The taste and the price are also 👍 This time I had an..."

Arturo Bolanos (Propheta831)

"It's a very good counter deli. The grandma cooks up amazing carnitas and hand rolls each burrito with care. All of the ingredients seem really fresh..."

Joseph D

"This place rocks, little spots like this are always the best spot for authentic, delicious..."

Kevin Winston

"$12 super burrito pretty good. Definitely filling. Had better but definitely not the worst it was pretty good 8.5/10. The people who work there are..."

Mike Barks

"I love their tacos, especially their birria taco! But remember tacos are their specialty so their burritos aren’t the best. I’ve only tried their..."

Kimberly Schuster

"Great service and great food! Skip the touristy areas and get some real..."

Landon Wilson

"We stop by there to pick up some Beverages But man manny hooked is up with this Spicy Margarita package That made my drink experience and ..."

Dawoo Motion

"This place has amazing food!!! Get here and eat..."

Karla Daniels

"I've lived in Monterey my entire life and this is my go to spot. Grab yourself a few tall cans and a carne asada torta with some salsa verde, all for..."

Morpheus Burress

"The food was super delicious. They just really REALLY need to get that bathroom FUNCTIONAL at some point. The food was fire but again just don’t go..."

Mc Luvin’ Gabe

"They got some good breakfast burritos,worth the price 😋,as well as Taco's ,the food is prepared like it's homemade ,quick service ,friendly..."

Julio Castroneri

"Restaurant hours are not standardized (maybe this is typical of small town businesses?) and they don’t always answer the phone which can be..."

Tyler M

"Probably the best and most authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had. I got the chicken tacos, the food was prepared by the cashier’s grandma and..."

Divya Avnoor

Lopez Restaurant & Cantina

"I was in town for my birthday, did a Google search and found this place. Its amazing!! Cute little restaurant with AMAZING authentic Mexican food!..."

Faith Ervin

"The tequila tasting event that they hosted was so much fun! Excellent and knowledgeable people about the history and making of several tequila..."

Olivia Barrick

"Went here last night for dinner with the hubby. We had fun, food was really good. The only issue we had was a man behind us (one of the one star..."

Kelly Lynn Clark

"Great hole in the wall venue! Love Mexican food & this was exceptional. Don't go for the..."

Billy Tichenor

"This is the best Mexican restaurant in Monterey! Very homey and the staff is fantastic. I love the steak & shrimp fajitas and my wife loves the..."

Gary Bishop

"I think this is the best and most authentic Mexican Restaurant in Monterey Bay. The service is..."

Nancy Erfan

"I was craving real authentic Mexican food. Lopez was spot on the food was delicious and very reasonable. Highly recommended we definitely will..."

Jennifer Sanders Thompson

"Bbomb AF food is always on point go see my boo..."

Walter Lamar

"Authentic, authentic, authentic! Rice, enchilada sauce, outstanding. All meats were so tender, love the fact they don't offer shredded meats with..."

Francisca Rivas Ervin

"Family business, great atmosphere, fabulous food, we thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Terri Golden

"5 stars no question. Amazing food, great family that runs the place, treat yourself and check this place..."

Aaron McGilloway

"Food is very authentic and would recommend if you're in the Monterey..."

Tonya Barnett Gonzalez

"The service was phenomenal! ! The food was excellent! ! I think I need to visit Monterey more often so I can eat there..."

Sharon Hull

"I like this place a lot, homely feel but the nachos are a little hit-and-miss. Sometimes they're perfect, sometimes..."

Joackim Ahl

"Service is great. Must be I don't ever write about anything. They are playing great music and tbe food..."

David Simon

"They need to work on their curb appeal. Faded sign, chipped paint around doorway - we weren't even sure they were open. We were the only customers..."

Lori Taylor

"Wow! The steak for my fajitas seemed it came from the local Carneceria! Really well cooked and seasoned. Guacamole was fantastic. Beans and rice were..."

M M (Ghostrider137)

"Only experience wonderful enough to inspire me to write a review. At first it's not very impressive. Kind of small, tucked away, and modest. Based on..."

Jon Sowden

"It was wonderful. The food was very delicious and fresh. Their salsa sauce and the tortillas were very fresh. The food plate was worth it too. I..."

usha chattopadhyay

"Most authentic food and great service. I had the mole which was fantastic! The carnitas don Manuel was amazing as well! Edgar was our server and was..."

Kristina Caine

"Been going here for 9 years now. Now my son eats and loves it here. And if my family continues to grow they will be going here too. I am very picky..."

E “Netty” R

"This place has the most amazing food! The only downside is slow service but the flavor and authenticity makes up for the wait. Definitely a go-to..."

Brianna Garcia

"I am tired of chain restaurants, found this place and decided to give it a try. Family owned and operated....very friendly. Chips and salsa are the..."

Steve L'Heureux

"The place might look suspicious at first, but the food and service makes up for it. Excellent and authentic food! The service was amazing and very..."

Emma Pastor

"Excellent authentic Mexican food. The food was plentiful and tasteful. It was also moderately priced. My fajitas were fabulous. Don't judge the place..."

James Turner

Indian Summer

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love the outdoor fire pits. Great atmosphere the guys working on 07/29 were all super nice. Great customer service. Drinks are awesome..."

Derek Lubag

"It is a wonder of outdoor space, heat, and great music. Serves food, drink and hookah to those so desiring. Will return just for a great relaxing..."

Brittany Haack

"UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT : Monterey's BEST hidden gem. Recently changed management and now under the name - ABHA Indian cuisine and Hookah Lounge. The..."

BR SJ

"Delicious food. 100/10 stars. Super service. Butter chicken awesome. Paneer tikka masala amazing. Gluten informed and accommodating. And Dahlia says..."

Autumn Paine

"Great atmosphere and great hookah.. definitely coming..."

Mariam Suhail

"This place I had a great atmosphere! The food is pretty good too. The servers are all super sweet and it’s a great place to just go and hang out. 4..."

Kennedy Belt

"My favorite place in Monterey! They always seem to be short staffed, but the people that are there run around life crazy to take care of everybody...."

Michelle Gilbert

"I was here for New Years! It's the the only Hookah place that serves alcoholic drinks! The staff are great. Very professional! It's a great locals..."

Gourmetnell66

"Nice place!! 100% recomend Nice food, nice..."

Mauricio Galofre

"First time and I look forward to going back had a good time with the good company. Killah Priest , DJ From Guam and emagez_ and verybody else who is..."

Victoria Hernandez

"This place is great for hanging with friends or just going to chill! Luis is the best!! The food is amazing! So glad I don’t have to drive to their..."

Pepper St. Clair

"Super chill place to visit in Monterey. My wife and I came here for the first time and tried the blueberry shisha with a couple Hazy IPAs. Great late..."

Leo Arntz

"Great place to be at exilant customer sieves good hookah and there chk wings are awesome I would love to go there..."

Sam Q

"The lamb meal was NOT lamb. It was BEEF. It tasted Like beef, it looked like beef. Very disappointed. Beside that love the..."

Rejane Gentillon

"Thefood was very good. I was surprised that the dishes were not served with rice. But easily fixed once our food arrived. It really was quite..."

Margaret A

"Great spot that I wish I had checked out earlier, especially since I could see it from my hotel balcony for a couple of days. Hookah isn't really my..."

Joe Gustafson

El Palomar

"Read the mediocre reviews but followed my girlfriend's advice to have dinner here, I'm glad we did! The food is amazing and the atmosphere (and live..."

Darryl Diptee

"I'm Mexican and I'm a cook. I think that the quality and the presentation of the food doesn't match the prices being too high for it. They didn't..."

Miguel Correa

"This restaurant is very clean and the staff is very friendly. We got seated right away and were taken care of throught our visit. The food alone made..."

Rodrigo Martinez

"Not too busy on a Saturday night here in Monterey. Good food. Good drinks! Complimentary chips and salsa. What more could you ask..."

Iben Rodriguez

"Loved it here! Sweet time with my friends! Good eats, good..."

Norma Luna

"The place is now called "the other side", and the food was surprisingly..."

Natasha Carmichael

Amanda Long

Lou (A Loyalty Sworn)

Tico's Tacos

"A peaceful, authentic Mexican place. Exactly what we were looking for! Step out of the tourist trap and into a real, locally owned, basic Mexican hot..."

Naomi Woldemar

"Food was tasty, service was okay. Tacos were small but carnitas plate was..."

Kevin Cooper

"The canitas tortas were very good. The horchata was pretty good..."

Darcy Hannibal

"Best Beleive the service, the smiles the food is top of the line, and off the hook. Im..."

Shannon Crofoot

Jim Pink

Mike Serna

El Torito

70/100 (8119 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ordered fajitas and when it came to the table, they lit it on FIRE!! It was awesome. Most exciting fajitas I've ever had, super delicious too. And..."

Lovely Rita

"This location is incredible! The restaurant is very clean and gorgeous. The views are amazing. The staff are so incredibly friendly and the food is..."

Shauna Armbright

"Food has made a big improvement they need to clean up the outside and make it more inviting. The should redo the inside and embrace the view and the..."

Rick Williams

"It’s a great place if you are craving for some Mexican food on the beach side. They have happy hour in the evenings during weekdays as well if you..."

H VS

"Chris was an awesome server! The food was delicious. My husband got a Mangonada and we would definitely recommend. Getting to sit right on the water..."

Sandra Meza

"Overall, this place was good. The food was delicious. The view was amazing. The drinks were good but very weak, mostly what you would expect from a..."

korleia Aldarondo

"Ordering guac/chips at this restaurant is a fun experience! They have a good selection of vegetarian options, although they are a bit bland. Service..."

Sparsh Bansal

"Last Saturday night some coworkers and I came down from out of town for an outing and all I can say is… AMAZING. The food was delicious, music was..."

ACA A

"One of my favorite spots to eat. I would like to recognize the management and Crest our Server .. This place gets more than 5 stars due to service,..."

Anthony Martinez

"I love to bring my mom here for lunch and dinner dates. Today we came for an early thanksgiving with my sister as well. We had a great time. Adriana..."

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