Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Salinas area by diners

#30. Fish & Chips North Main

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#29. Delicia's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 545 East Alisal St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Ariana's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 912 Park Row Salinas, California
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#27. Rafael Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1927 Natividad Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Villa Azteca

- Rating: 4.1/5 (661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Tacos Pacheco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 32 San Miguel Ave. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Las Islas Marias Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1565 North Sanborn Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#23. Mama Lupita's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 Salinas St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Eva's Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 246 Williams Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Taqueria El Grullense

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 976 Acosta Plz Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Los Grullenses

- Rating: 4.2/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 655 Sanborn Place Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Burrito King

- Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8 Midtown Lane Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Taqueria Hidalgo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23477 Grant St. Chualar, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. El Charrito

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1567 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 122 West Market St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Alma's Bakery-Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25482 Payson Chualar, California
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Mexican
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#15. El Zacatecano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 655 East Alisal St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Tacos El Grullense

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Kern St. And Roosevelt St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Alfonso's Authentic Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11252 Merritt St. Castroville, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#12. Panaderia Tres Hermanos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 545 East Alisal Ste D Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. El Canaston

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 796 Northridge Drive Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Culturas Hidalgo & Oaxaca Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 473 East Market St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Jaquez Fast Food Service

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 923 East Market St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands, Mexican
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#8. Tacos Guadalajara 831

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 170 Harrison Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#7. Deliciosos Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11576 Merritt St. Castroville, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. El Colibri Restaurant and Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 343 Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Mexican
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#5. El Buen Taco

- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#4. El Chilacatazo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 337 Monterey St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Shawarma King

- Rating: 4.9/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11601 Merritt St. Castroville, California
- Categories: Halal, Mexican, Burgers
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#2. Sabor Latin Fusion

- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1126 South Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Caterers
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#1. Fredo's Vegan Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2047 Watsonville Road Castroville, California
- Categories: Tacos, Vegan, Food Trucks
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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