Order the best Mexican near Chino Hills, CA

Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Chino Hills

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4.4
(11k+)
• Mexican • Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 23 min
"the portion size is terrible for what you pay for. barely any chicken in the tacos for $14+. same story for the chicken burrito bowl. the bag was so soaked that it tore while the delivery guy was handing it to me. won't be getting food here again."
"The chips were undercooked and I had a big chunk stuck together and was inedible but also overcooked chips as well which is strange. the meat was not good and had very bad pieces, barely ate any of it. Not happy with the quality."
Burrito Bowl
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$15.76
Burrito
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$15.62
Chips
Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.
$2.63
Quesadilla
Your choice of meat, guacamole or queso, and two toppings to go with a pair of crispy corn or soft flour Tortillas.Includes fruit or kid's chips and organic juice or milk.
$15.09
Tequileros Taqueria

Tequileros Taqueria

4.7
(20+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 24 min
Newly Added
"Tried them for the first time and got their asada Fries a SIDES of a quesabirria taco and wow so good! Recommend them completely!"
"Salty burrito,tortilla crusty hard. Asada has fat in it chewy. Probably wouldn't order again. Fries weren't krispy just meh"
Taco
small street taco, choice of meat, onion, cilantro, hot or mild salsa.
$3.76
Burrito Super
Super burrito comes with choice of meat, rice, beans, onion, cilantro, grilled cheese on tortilla, sour cream, Tequilero sauce, and choice of hot or mild salsa.
$15.86
Orden Birria Tacos
Order of 3 quesa-birria tacos, comes with cheese, birria (shredded beef), onion, cilantro, mild salsa and small cup of consome(broth).
$18.21
Taco Tequilero
small street taco with crispy cheese grilled on the tortilla, choice of meat, onion, cilantro, drizzled with Tequilero sauce, and hot or mild salsa.
$4.94
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.3
(1k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 33 min
"It's fast, it's good. Items seem to be getting smaller "
"Everything was ok. Just need a lil more meat added to get that full affect of what meat quesadilla you bought.. Tasted more like a cheese quesadilla.. Cheesy Fiesta was a bit plain tasting.. Was my 1st time buying these. So, it might just be me in general of expecting too much.."
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.34
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.26
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.06
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.66
Taqueria De Anda

Taqueria De Anda

4.4
(800+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 29 min
"It was good! Great meal after a long day of travel. Shrimp tacos were yummy, rice and beans a little salty but good, Burrito Bowl was great!"
"The food was just as good as anywhere else. I feel mislead by the photo's, and maybe my fault. But I paid $20 for 1 taco, chips and guac and a side of rice and beans. I could have got 3x more guac for $2 at chipotle, yet I paid $6. Thought I was getting 3 tacos and got 1. Should have paid more attention, but not impressed nonetheless."
Taco Carne Asada
100% Authentic Mexican Street Tacos! With onions & Cilantro, with choice of Salsa Verde (Mild) or Salsa Roja (hot)
$3.67
Burrito
Includes, Freshly Daily Made Re Fried Beans, Mexican Rice Choose options if you would like onions, cilantro, and salsa.
$12.22
Medium Drink
Hand Made Flour Tortilla, Cheese, Choice of Salsa, Onions & Cilantro
$3.14
Burrito
Fresh guacamole made daily!
$12.29
Taqueria El Poblano

Taqueria El Poblano

4.4
(2k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"Now THIS is how burritos should be made! Huge, flavorful portions and generous condiments. The price is also perfect, unlike the other larger chains and even the smaller 'mom-and-pop' shops who try to rip you off. I grew up in Pomona, and this is by far one of the best places to visit!"
"By farMy favorite mexican spot, this place they have such flavorful carne asada, there burrito was PACKED for only 7 bucks, on top of that i order like 10 minutes before they closed and they still brought great quality food"
Taco
Elección de carne en tortilla de harina con arroz, frijoles, cilantro, cebolla, guacamole y salsa picante. / choice of meat in flour tortilla with rice, beans, cilantro, onion, guacamole, and spicy salsa.
$3.96
Burrito
Choice of tortilla, handmade, corn, or flour, with cheese, cilantro, onion, guacamole, and spicy salsa
$13.38
Torta
Elección de carne con tortilla de maíz hecha a mano, cilantro, cebolla, guacamole y salsa picante. / choice of meat with handmade corn tortilla, cilantro, onion, guacamole, and spicy salsa.
$13.1
Quesa Taco
Choice of tortilla, handmade, corn, or flour, with cheese, cilantro, onion, guacamole, and spicy salsa
$4.75
Larios' Meat Market

Larios' Meat Market

4.5
(1k+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 28 min
"Combination Carnitas Burrito full of flavor & spice, the Combination Chicken Burrito is delicious and full of meat, it's pretty spicy without putting any hot sauce on it, but both burritos very good "
"These tacos are not very good. For the price the portion is so-so. I bought a couple different kinds like the pastor and the Chicharron Taco. The Chicharron Taco was not edible, it taste like it wasn't fresh. I couldn't tell the difference between the pastor and chorizo. Just would not order again."
Carne Asada Taco
Our popular asada meat served on warm corn tortilla garnished w/fresh chopped cilantro & onions. Topped with our Larios red tomatillo salsa
$3.42
Asada Combination Burrito
Our popular asada meat served in a 13in flour tortilla. Filled w/refried pinto beans & rice. Topped w/fresh chopped cilantro, onions, & our Larios red tomatillo salsa
$13.31
Al Pastor Taco
Al pastor meat served on warm corn tortilla garnished w/fresh chopped cilantro & onions. Topped with our Larios red tomatillo salsa
$3.37
Chicken Taco
Chicken meat served on warm corn tortilla garnished w/fresh chopped cilantro & onions. Topped with our Larios red tomatillo salsa
$3.43
Del Taco

Del Taco

4.3
(4k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 28 min
"Snack tacos didnt have the sour cream I ordered on 3 of them and hardly anything. I was eating a shell"
"Huge block of cold, unmelted cheese in this quesadilla. Inedible. Also missing 1 of 3 shakes. They included 3 straws but somehow forgot a whole shake."
Cheddar Quesadilla
Fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and tangy green sauce folded in a flour tortilla and flat-grilled to perfection.
$6.06
Chicken Cheddar Quesadilla
Freshly grilled, marinated chicken, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and tangy green sauce folded in a flour tortilla and flat-grilled to perfection.
$7.21
Chili Cheddar Fries
Crinkle Cut Fries topped with beefy chili and fresh house-grated cheddar cheese .
$7.09
½ lb Bean & Cheese Red Burrito
Now over ½ lb, this burrito is loaded with slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and zesty red sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$3.36
El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco

4.5
(3k+)
• Chicken • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 26 min
"This is still one of my go-to's in this area. Good value, consistent ingredients and portions, reliable staff that get my orders correct every time. The chicken, rice, corn, salsas, and beans are all delicious."
"The 16 piece chicken tasted freshly grilled The sauce was sufficient enough , generous Unlike other resto sauce was always stingy You have to ask for spicy fish sauce and it's in a tiny tiny plastic container, it's 1 tiny container for every dish ordered and sometimes I go home and when I opened the bag it's short of sauce. I called El Pollo Loco to not forget the sauce Juan who answered the call was kind , generous w the sauce and we did enjoyed the chicken and sides, delicious . thank you Juan . Really good customer service service and fast delivery too . Thank you ."
Double Chicken Tostada
Tostada shell filled with pinto beans, rice, shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo salsa, ripe hand-sliced avocado and cool sour cream, all topped with a double portion of fire-grilled chopped chicken. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$13.94
Classic Tostada
A delicious combination of citrus-marinated chopped chicken, chopped romaine lettuce blend, pinto beans, rice, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa in a crisp flour tostada shell. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$12.13
4pc Half Chicken Meal
4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with choice of 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$15.16
Super Taco

Super Taco

4.7
(90+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"their enchiladas verdes are the best, they are so generous with servings, overall my favorite place to bring friends to come eat at !"
"Allll their food is always fresh and yummy with great customer service, been coming here for many years and it never disappoints & good portions for your money with safe sealed bags <3"
3 Tacos Rice And Beans
Se sirve con arroz y frijoles. / served with rice and beans.
$10.74
Chilaquiles
Asada, pollo, pastor, carnitas, cabeza, tripa o lengua por un costo extra. / asada, chicken, pastor, pork, cabeza, beef tripe or beef tongue for an extra cost.
$14.21
Asada Burrito
Se sirve con arroz y frijoles. / served with rice and beans.
$11.41
Rincon Taurino

Rincon Taurino

4.6
(100+)
• Tacos • Lunch
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 32 min
"Meat was extrmely salty!! This place has been a disappointment for a while now either too salty or dry meat or the burr are so greasy they fall apart. Waste of money !"
"The Asada Flautas are Always AMAZING!"
Taco
Incluye arroz, frijoles y cebolla con cilantro / Includes rice, beans and onions with cilantro. 2 salsa por burrito / 2 salsa per burrito
$3.04
Flautas
Incluye aguacate, tomate, cebolla asada, queso Monterrey Jack, frijoles y crema / Includes avocado, tomato, grilled onions, Monterrey Jack cheese, beans and cream.
$13.99
Combination Burrito
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$14.68
Horchata Agua Fresca
Incluye aguacate, tomate, cebolla asada, frijoles y crema / Includes avocado, tomato, grilled onions, beans and cream.
$5.5
Los Primos Mexican Food

Los Primos Mexican Food

4.5
(6k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 34 min
"I had the cheese enchiladas and they were delicious! Literally tasted like something my dad would have made. The sauce was a mix of red and green( not to red tasting not too green tasting , if that makes sense) . But it's my preference. I also got the chorizo burrito and it was really good cooked perfectly and flavors in point. "
"DD orders are never sealed properly. The sticker is never applied where it's supposed to be to protect from food tampering. My burrito today was disgusting. 85% Beans and the rest was the other ingredients. Chill on the beans!!!! Inconsistent service & quality. Photos are from two different orders, neither were sealed correctly. I obviously placed multiple orders because I used to like this place but after several disappointing deliveries I will not order online again."
STEAK STREET TACO
Steak with onions, cilantro, and guacamole on double corn tortillas.
$4.94
BEAN & CHEESE BURRO
Refried beans and blended cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$10.45
EL CLASICO BURRO
Pick a protein (steak, chicken, carnitas, or adobada) cooked with pico, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$19.82
ENCHILADAS VERDES PLATE
Two enchiladas filled with your choice of cheese, grilled chicken, or carnitas, topped with our house-made Verde Sauce, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cotija cheese. Served with a side of Mexican Rice and Refried Beans.
$16.05
Mariscos El Guero Baja Style Ceviche Bar

Mariscos El Guero Baja Style Ceviche Bar

4.6
(900+)
• Mexican • Tostadas
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 26 min
"Love love love this mariscos spot. The people are so friendly and accommodating and the food is always a fresh and yummy. My friend alway asks for ceviche from here and he lives in Santa Ana were there a million other places he could go. So glad they're here in Chino Hills."
"Oysters were super small not even cut out all the way. Not washed just poor quality!!!! For 20 plus bucks for that sheesh waste of money. "
Fish Taco
baja style fish taco with cabbage, pico de gallo cream and salsa on a yellow corn tortilla
$8.28
Botana Aguachile
Deveined raw shrimp, marinated in special spicy citrus juice .
$26.59
El Guero
1 LB. of Shrimp ceviche, octopus, abalone, whole cooked shrimp and aguachile shrimp (raw- marinated/ cooked in lemon) scallops topped with Guero onions and secret sauce
$23.8
Shrimp Taco
shrimp taco with cabbage, pico de gallo, cream and salsa on a yellow corn tortilla
$7.7
The Ranch Enchilada

The Ranch Enchilada

4.6
(5k+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 12.7 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"The Chicken Mole Enchiladas are extrodinary! There are two enchiladas with a spectacular Molé sauce - delightfully spicy & chocolatey the combination of corn tortilla, chicken & authentic Molé must be tried. Served with rice & beans, the photos show the secure packaging of the Chicken Mole Enchiladas. "
"Sorry that I could not purchase chips for less than $9.00. Could not tell how many chips I would get. For that price, a 1 lb. bag I would hope. The 3 item combo and 2 ala carte entrees were good. There was a tiny bag of chips included. We have always purchased from Whole Enchilada down the road and complimentary chips are plentiful."
Mini Ranch Enchilada
Choice of any two of the following: taco, cheese enchilada, chile relleno, or pork tamale.
$15.66
Crispy Taco
choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef or ground beef. Lettuce, tomatoes, tomato sauce and cheese.
$4.61
Enchiladas De Pollo
2 enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, then covered with Colorado sauce and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans. Topped with sour cream.
$16.03
Don Taquito Combo
Two taquitos stuffed with shredded chicken or beef. Fried to perfection and topped with our fresh guacamole. Plus your choice of a cheese enchilada, taco, chile relleno, tamale.
$15.76
Al Pastor Taqueria

Al Pastor Taqueria

4.5
(300+)
• Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"BOMB! Everything is made fresh. Everyone I put on to this place loves it. 10 out of 10!"
"Very disappointing experience. The birria and steak tacos were extremely salty, and the food was definitely not worth the price. I specifically asked for green salsa and didn’t receive any. We ordered 8 tacos and only got 3 small containers of salsa, and they were only half full."
2 Al Pastor Tacos
A warm and fluffy handmade tortilla from our yellow corn masa made in house, topped with our exquisite Mexico City Style Al Pastor meat! We highly recommend enjoying this with all the Al Pastor garnishes.
$5.77
Agua Fresca de Horchata
Traditional, sweet and creamy agua de horchata made in house!
$5.07
Al Pastor Burrito
Sold a la carte (individual) Our crispy potato tacos are best enjoyed Baja Style: Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, House Creamy Cilantro Salsa, House Chipotle Sauce & Cotija Cheese. Please be sure to select your preferred toppings.
$16.23
2 Potato Tacos
A warm and fluffy handmade tortilla from our yellow corn masa made in house, USDA chopped steak, best enjoyed topped with onions and cilantro.
$5.65
Juan Pollo

Juan Pollo

4.7
(1k+)
• Chicken • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 33 min
"This was SO GOOD! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and I fell in love with the bunuelos. Def going to Order again. Much better than the big name Competition "
"Juans Big Bowl was a BIG disappointment. No flavor, hardly any chicken. All you taste is rice & beans."
Mini Pak
(Feeds 3 - 4) 1 Chicken, 3 Medium Sides, Salsa, & Tortillas
$29.86
Half Chicken Meal
Chicken Breast, Wing, Thigh, Leg, 3 Small Sides, Salsa, & Tortillas
$17.11
Family Pak
(Feeds 6 - 7) 2 Chickens, 3 Large Sides, Salsa, & Tortillas
$50.53
Thigh & Leg Meal
Chicken Thigh, Leg, 2 Small Sides, Salsa, & Tortillas
$12.79
Jalapeños Mexican Food

Jalapeños Mexican Food

4.6
(900+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 13.5 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"My work regularly orders from the Tustin location. Super fresh, tasty food every time. I was stoked to see a North OC location open up and ordered dinner for me and my man. The SALSA was secured in a tall cup with a bag around it and they included a ton of fresh CHIPS! I got the wet BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO and added rice and carne asada. My only complaint is the TACO PLATE I ordered with hard shell tacos are pretty small in size compared to the ones in Tustin.. I'll chalk it up to them being a new location and will give them another chance before leaving a negative review. Overall everything was fantastic, no major complaints!"
"the CABEZA BURRITO was basic but very delicious. just the right amount of food to fill you up. salsa was fresh and id have it again. my LENGUA TACO was aslo very flavorful but the amount of meat you receive for a 5 dollar taco is VERY sad. if the tacos were cheaper id be here more often."
CHIPS
Freshly fried corn tortilla chips
$4.76
SHREDDED BEEF TACO
Crispy-Shredded beef with lettuce, tomatoes. salsa and cheese Soft-Shredded beef with lettuce and cheese.
$5.01
TACO PLATE
Choose any two tacos comes with rice and beans Please refer to each taco individually to see what toppings come on each taco. All Crispy tacos have cheese Only fish or shrimp have cabbage
$17.07
ASADA BURRITO
Carne Asada, refried beans, cilantro, onions, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$16.42
La Victoria Tacos y Mariscos

La Victoria Tacos y Mariscos

4.6
(100+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 11.8 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Loved it!! Absolutely fire tacos I'm about to order some more! Lol"
"I fell in love! it was like eating my moms food, so flavorful and original taste beginning with the flour tortilla, carnitas, rice and beans Victoria Burrito 👌it deserves like 1,000 stars 100% RECOMMENDED!!! 🤤🙌💯💣"
Aguas Frescas
Chia, lemon, cucumber, Jamaica, pineapple, horchata, orange with spinach.
$4.62
Monster Taco
Any meat, shrimp or fish, lettuce, tomato, cheese & guacamole, onion, cilantro.
$3.93
La Victoria Burrito
Chicken, pastor, buche, carnitas, veggie chorizo y chile relleno. Lengua, cabeza, tripa, chile relleno.
$13.2
Fish taco 1
With meat.
$2.5
Tacos El Ranchero - 106 W G St

Tacos El Ranchero - 106 W G St

4.6
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$5 off on $45+
"love this place always has door dash deals and taco Tuesdays are perfect"
"Was looking to try a new taco place and these 3 tacos combos are amazing!! The Carne Asada was juicy and tender and so was the chicken. Fresh ingredients and big enough to fill you up. Will definitely order again."
3 Tacos
Asada, chicken and pastor. Topped with cilantro, onion and radish. Can soda
$7.7
Asada Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with grilled steak, beans, melted cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo,
$13.03
Agua Fresca Mediana / Medium Fresh Flavored Water
Refresco de lata. Cubiertos con lechuga, pico de gallo, queso y crema agria. / Can soda. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream.
$3.71
3 Tacos de Papa / 3 Potato Tacos
Filled with cheese, cilantro & onion
$7.81
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.4
(900+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 28 min
"I always get pretty lucky w my order, got Tiny Tacos , Two Tacos and Large French Fry , kiddos love those Tiny Tacos ! I love the tacos in general extra sauce no cheese , I just ate 10 of em ! "
"Can you please package the food items more safely like McDonald's does? Even the drink comes in a sealed bag. Food was good though only complaint is safety packaging. "
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$15.34
6 Tacos Party Pack
6 crunchy tacos w/ melty American cheese, shredded lettuce & signature taco sauce. This digital exclusive is the only six-pack you need. 1020 calories.
$6.92
Jumbo Egg Rolls (3)
Our egg rolls are filled with ground pork, cabbage, celery, carrots, onions & spices, with a side of sweet & sour sauce. You can't go wrong, really. 570 calories.
$6.55
Stuffed Jalapenos (7)
Crispy breaded and fried jalapenos, stuffed with oozing melty cheese. Poems will be written about these. 510 calories.
$6.83

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