3 Best Mexican Restaurants in Oceanside, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Mexican Restaurants in Oceanside, California. All of our mexican restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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ANITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT CANTINA

2250 South El Camino Real,
Oceanside, CA 92054 Directions

Since 1973

Specialities:

Chorizo Con Huevo Grilled Chicken Carnitas Al Pastor Chorizo Carne Asada Milanesa Torta De Birria Verdes Mole Crab Sour Cream Rojas Suizas a La Diabla Costa Azul El Trio Rancheros Empanizados Al Mojo De Ajo

"Anita's Mexican Restaurant Cantina has offered Mexican dishes, from traditional to seafood specialties, in Oceanside and North County for the last 30 years. Their chips and salsa are the best, and their Cadillac margaritas will complement your dining experience. Anita's Mexican Restaurant Cantina provides Happy Hour menus such as 12 oz Margarita $5.00, 12 oz Flavored Margarita $5.50, Well Drinks $7.00, Mexican Beer Btl. $5.00, Domestic Beer Btl. $4.00, Pint of Craft Beer $7.00, and House Wine $6.50. Enjoy their best fiesta hats and join them for Cinco de Mayo. Anita's Mexican Restaurant Cantina provides gift cards.

2026 Highlights: Anita's Mexican Restaurant Cantina combines traditional flavors with a relaxed atmosphere, making it a comfortable choice for family meals, casual outings, and celebrations."

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Menu:

TAQUERIA TACOS:
Take Your Pick $0.55
Order Of Three $10.75
Order Of Five $16.25
Platter Of Three $14.35
Platter Of Five $18.95
BREAKFAST BURRITOS:
Bacon $13.95
Chorizo $13.75
Machaca $14.25
Beans & Avocado $13.25
Carnitas & Carne Asada
Carne Asada $20.35
Chile Colorado $19.25
Steak Picado $20.45
Chile Verde $18.45
Anita’S Carnitas $19.25
Carne Asada Tampiquena $19.25
FAJITAS:
Mixed $20.35
Carnitas $18.65
Chicken $19.95
Steak $20.35
Veggies $17.85
Especiales $23.45
SIGNATURE ENCHILADAS:
Verdes $14.65
Mole $14.65
Crab $17.85
Sour Cream $14.65
Rojas $14.65
Suizas $14.65
TORTAS:
Chorizo Con Huevo $14.25
Grilled Chicken $14.45
Carnitas $14.75
Al Pastor $14.75
Chorizo $14.35
Carne Asada $15.25
Milanesa $16.25

Contact:

(760) 757-7745

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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MARIETA'S FINE MEXICAN FOOD & COCKTAILS

485 Vandegrift Boulevard,
Oceanside, CA 92057 Directions

Since 1990

Specialities:

Huevos Rancheros Huevos Con Chorizo Omelette Mexicano Machaca Omelette De Pescado Omelette De Camaron Omelette Del Mar Omelette De Cangrejo Steak and Eggs Omelette Espanol Omelette De Aguacate Chuletas Con Huevo Huevos a La Mexicana Huevos California Mushroom Omelette Ham Omelette Huevos Con Jamon Nopalitos Con Huevo Chilaquiles Con Huevo Omelette Marieta

"Marieta's Fine Mexican Food & Cocktails offers traditional Mexican dishes and margaritas. They pride themselves on offering mouthwatering menus at reasonable prices. Savor their Chuletas con Huevo, which features delicious tender pork chops served with eggs, accompanied by your choice of French fries or rice and beans. Marieta's Fine Mexican Food & Cocktails provides a full-service bar featuring cocktails, beer, and wine. The restaurant is the perfect place to dine out with family and friends. They provide special menus every day of the week. Marieta's Fine Mexican Food & Cocktails also has an outdoor patio and Thursday Night Football.

2026 Highlights: Marieta's Fine Mexican Food & Cocktails also offers daily specials, brunch, cocktails, and catering services, making it a versatile choice for casual meals, family gatherings, and special occasions."

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License #3126533

Menu:

A La Carte - Tacos:
Chicken Taco $3.99
Carne Asada Taco $5.75
Carnitas Taco $5.75
Barbacoa Taco $5.75
Fish Taco $5.75
Taquitos Rancheros (2) A La $4.99
Shrimp Taco $6.25
Birria Taco $5.99
Patatos Roll Tacos (4) A La $7.99
Patatos Roll Tacos (6) A La $10.99
A La Carte - Burritos:
Bean & Cheese Burrito $9.50
Burrito Ranchero Chicken $17.99
Breakfast Burrito $13.99
Beef & Beans Burrito $11.99
Beef Burrito $13.99
Machaca & Beans Burrito $13.99
Chile Verde & Beans Burrito $16.99
Chile Colorado & Beans Burrito $18.99
Carnitas Burrito $14.99
Carne Asada Burrito $15.99
Fajita Burrito $17.99
Birria Burrito $15.99
Shrimp Burrito $19.99
Chimichanga Beef $17.99
SIDE ORDERS:
French Fries $7.99
Sour Cream $2.25
Cheese $1.99
Guacamole $5.25
Side Of Tortillas $0.99

Discount:

10% Off , any Purchase of $60 or More

Contact:

(760) 967-1769

Mon-Thu & Sun: 8am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 8am - 10pm

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JOHNNY MAÑANA'S

308 Mission Avenue,
Oceanside, CA 92054 Directions

Since 1989

Specialities:

Carne Asada Fries Carne Asada Nachos Carnitas Nachos Pollo Asada Nachos Surf and Turf Fries Baja Fish Burrito Bean and Cheese Burrito California Burritos Carne Asada Burrito Surf and T Burrito Carne Asada Quesadilla Cheese Quesadilla Pollo Asada Quesadilla Hot Carrots Side Fries Side Guacamole 6oz Side Half Sliced Avocado Side Rice and Beans Side Sour Cream Carne Asada Taco Carnitas Taco

"Johnny Mañana's offers Mexican dishes, including breakfast plates, tacos, and nachos, in a chill space with a terrace. They prepare all their dishes using fresh and handmade ingredients. Taste their signature dish, Carne Asada, which features Angus steak served with refried beans, nacho cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca, and jalapeños. They provide daily specials, which include Taco Tuesday on March 25th, Wine Wednesday on March 26th, Thirsty Thursday on March 27th, and Margarita Monday on March 31st. Johnny Mañana's offers private events for 50 to 100 people and accepts group reservations. The restaurant also provides catering services for special events. Johnny Mañana's is also located in Ocean Beach.

2026 Highlights: Johnny Mañana's offers authentic flavors, scratch-made food, and friendly hospitality. The restaurant creates a relaxed and lively atmosphere where guests can enjoy casual meals, handcrafted beverages, and time with family and friends."

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License #4312543

Menu:

Nachos & Fries:
Carne Asada Fries $20.79
Carne Asada Nachos $20.79
Carnitas Nachos $19.75
Pollo Asada Nachos $19.75
Surf & Turf Fries $23.91
BURRITOS:
Baja Fish Burrito $17.67
Bean & Cheese Burrito $9.35
California Burritos $17.67
Carne Asada Burrito $16.63
Surf & T Burrito $20.79
QUESADILLAS:
Carne Asada Quesadilla $17.67
Cheese Quesadilla $13.51
Pollo Asada Quesadilla $16.63
SIDES:
Hot Carrots $3.11
Side Fries $5.19
Side Guacamole 6oz $6.75
Side Half Sliced Avocado $2.60
Side Rice & Beans $5.19
Side Sour Cream 4oz $2.07
TACOS:
Carne Asada Taco $6.23
Carnitas Taco $6.23
Grilled Fish Taco $6.23
Pollo Asada Taco $6.23
Quesabirria Taco $7.27
Rice & Beans $5.19
Spicy Surf & Turf Taco $9.87
Shrimp Taco $8.31
World Famous Baja Fish Taco $3.63

Discount:

Thirsty Thursday $7 Michelada

Contact:

(760) 721-9999

Sun-Thu: 9am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am - 10pm

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