Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 13 California mexican spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Bakersfield, Garden Grove, Glendale and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. El Indio (San Diego)

Mexican · $ · 4.4★ (3,756 Google reviews)

El Indio earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 3,756 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 9 — “Family Owned” (November 23, 2007)
Address: 3695 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: +1 619-299-0333
Website: elindiosandiego.com
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2. Sabroso Mexican Grill (Garden Grove)

Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast · $$ · 4.4★ (1,648 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Sabroso Mexican Grill still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,648 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 1 — “California Cruisin” (September 5, 2014)
Address: 13091 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone: +1 714-537-7080
Website: sabrosomexicankitchen.com
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3. Chichén Itzá (Los Angeles)

Mexican · $$ · 4.7★ (1,527 Google reviews)

The Mexican plates at Chichén Itzá clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 1,527 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 27, Episode 5 — “Mex to the Max” (August 14, 2017)
Address: 3655 S Grand Ave c6, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: +1 213-741-1075
Website: www.chichenitzarestaurant.com
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4. Chuy’s Taco Shop (San Diego)

Mexican, Hawaiian · $ · 4.5★ (1,294 Google reviews)

Chuy’s Taco Shop is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,294 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 4 — “British, Hawaiian, and Mexican” (June 7, 2019)
Address: 6663 El Cajon Blvd G, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: +1 619-469-7777
Website: chuystacoshop.shop
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5. Don Chow Tacos (Los Angeles)

Mexican, Sandwich · $ · 4.5★ (1,258 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Mexican plates, Don Chow Tacos keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,258 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 9, Episode 8 — “Fast Food Their Way” (June 21, 2010)
• Season 22, Episode 14 — “Food TruckAPalooza” (February 22, 2015)
Address: 137 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: +1 212-677-7300
Website: www.dostoros.com
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6. Tacos Y Birria La Unica (Los Angeles)

Mexican, Sandwich · $ · 4.7★ (1,037 Google reviews)

Tacos Y Birria La Unica earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 1,037 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 37, Episode 10 — “Stuffed, Sandwiched and Souped” (August 4, 2023)
Address: 2840 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Phone: +1 323-715-4025
Website: www.instagram.com/tacosybirrialaunica
See the full Tacos Y Birria La Unica listing →

7. Mambos Café (Glendale)

Mexican · $$ · 4.5★ (764 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Mambos Café still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 764 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 11 — “Family Style” (November 2, 2009)
Address: 1701 Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201
Phone: +1 818-545-8613
Website: mamboscafela.com
See the full Mambos Café listing →

8. La Pupusa Urban Eatery (Los Angeles)

Mexican · $ · 4.5★ (745 Google reviews)

The Mexican plates at La Pupusa Urban Eatery clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 745 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 37, Episode 8 — “Sloppy, Saucy and Stuffed” (July 7, 2023)
Address: 1051 W Washington Blvd G, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: +1 213-749-4573
Website: lapupusadtla.com
See the full La Pupusa Urban Eatery listing →

9. Gloria’s Café (Los Angeles)

Mexican, Seafood · $$ · 4.5★ (724 Google reviews)

Gloria’s Café is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.5 stars from 724 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 3 — “Globetrottin'” (May 10, 2010)
Address: 10227 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: +1 310-838-0963
Website: gloriascafe.com
See the full Gloria’s Café listing →

10. La Texanita (Santa Rosa)

American, Mexican · $ · 4.4★ (673 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, La Texanita keeps a 4.4-star rating across 673 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 7, Episode 4 — “Global Grub” (August 24, 2009)
• Season 34, Episode 2 — “Takeout: Best of the West Roundup” (May 21, 2021)
Address: 1667 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Phone: +1 707-527-7331
Website: www.latexanita.com
See the full La Texanita listing →

11. Lito’s Mexican Restaurant (Santa Barbara)

Mexican · $ · 4.5★ (632 Google reviews)

Lito’s Mexican Restaurant earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 632 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 5 — “Scratch Made Classics” (December 26, 2011)
Address: 514 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-962-1559
Website: www.litossb.com
See the full Lito’s Mexican Restaurant listing →

12. Fab Hot Dogs (Reseda)

Mexican, Burger, Sandwich · $ · 4.4★ (613 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Fab Hot Dogs still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 613 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 2 — “Burgers, Tacos & Dogs” (August 10, 2009)
Address: 19417 Victory Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335
Phone: +1 818-344-4336
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13. Mama Roomba (Bakersfield)

Mexican · $$ · 4.4★ (538 Google reviews)

The Mexican plates at Mama Roomba clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 538 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 22, Episode 6 — “From Atlantic to Pacific” (March 6, 2015)
Address: 1814 Eye St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: +1 661-322-6262
Website: www.mamaroomba.com
See the full Mama Roomba listing →