The Best Mexican Restaurants in San Diego
Updated July 2026 · 10 places tracked
San Diego has 10 Mexican restaurants on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating.
Puesto La Jolla
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.6(5,014)Puesto at the Headquarters
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.5(4,475)Coasterra
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.4(5,351)
Miguel's - Portside Pier
Mexican · San Diego, CA 92101-3322 · $
4.4(2,187)Javier's - La Jolla
Mexican · San Diego · $$$
4.3(2,293)Puesto Mission Valley
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.2(1,173)Quixote
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.1(530)
Mustangs and Burros
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.0(245)Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar
Mexican · San Diego · $$
0.0(0)Mama Por Dios - San Diego
Mexican · San Diego · $$
0.0(0)
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best Mexican restaurants in San Diego?
- Ranked by diner ratings across the 10 Mexican restaurants in our San Diego catalog, the top picks are Puesto La Jolla, Puesto at the Headquarters, and Coasterra.