The Taqueria El Coyotito is a family-owned and -operated business serving authentic Mexican home-style cooking. This is the original "Coyote" and it is located in the Peartree Plaza Shopping Center. The Coyote #2 location is located nearby. It is a larger space that has live music, but this location is the popular spot for the Latin community who lives in this area and for others who enjoy authentic Mexican cooking. The eatery is inexpensive and has a large menu for such a tiny space. The menu includes hearty seafood, pork and beef stews as well as traditional dishes like nachos, burritos, quesadillas and tortes. The spot also stocks Mexican beer and Mexican fruit sugar sodas. Catering is available for special occasions.
Los Primos provides Mexican-American eats for its customers. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options. You can dine in or take it to go if you are in a rush. They stay open late seven days a week, so the restaurant may be a good stop to satisfy late night cravings.
Since early 2010, Rigoberto's Taco Shop has been serving its signature carne asada, and burritos, among other Mexican traditional foods. The lunch counter-style shop has indoor seating, a soda fountain, and a salsa stand with vinegar carrots and jalapenos.
Playful, family-run Mexican restaurant that is popular with locals. A lively green exterior guides visitors to the rustic interior of wood paneling and colorful Mexican decorations that add reds and greens to the scheme. Checkered tablecloths and a Mexican Juke Box complete the festive atmosphere. Stop in for a relaxing breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy authentic Tex - Mex near downtown.
Ricos Tacos is a fast-food style restaurant but serves authentic, inexpensive Mexican food. Its Super Vegetarian Burritos, Super Tacos, flautas and tortas are favorites. Dine in or order by phone.
Wahoo's Fish Tacos, founded by the Wahoo brothers in 1988, serves a menu of fresh Mexican, Brazilian and Asian classics such as the Maui bowl, the Banzai burrito, shrimp enchiladas, Baja rolls, and, of course, the famous Wahoo's fish tacos, made with blackened or charbroiled mahi-mahi or wahoo. This location features comfortable indoor and outdoor patio-style seating, an ice cream cooler and a fun, relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of a surf-style beachfront spot.
Rockin Baja Lobster is located along Harbor Drive, steps from the Oceanside Harbor. This large, festive restaurant specializes in seafood and Mexican dishes. It features a large patio area with scenic views, as well as plenty of indoor seating. A chips and salsa bar with a large variety of tasty salsas is included with every order. The restaurant also offers a large selection of margaritas, some of which are only made here, such as the Mexi-tini (served martini style). Happy hour is on weekdays between 3pm and 6pm. Parking is free on site, and credit cards are accepted.