Visiting from LA, I honestly didn't expect to find great birria tacos, but Mission 19 Taqueria proved me wrong. The birria tacos looked amazing in the photos, so I decided to give them a try. My kids loved them and immediately asked for more. What really stood out to me was the tortilla, it had a nice crunch that made the tacos even better. The Salsa Roja was absolutely fire and paired perfectly with the tacos. I would definitely eat here again. My only suggestion would be to have lemons, onions, and cilantro available near the sauce station. That said, if you ask, they'll gladly give you more. The prices are a little on the high side, but I'm assuming that's because of the location. Personally, I don't mind paying extra for quality birria tacos. If you're looking for good birria tacos, I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Street Taco Trio - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

Great service, very clean, a little busy depending on time but for good reason. Food was a little more expensive than other taquerias but the quality was way better than anything i had. SOME OF THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IVE HAD (saying that as a mexican that's regularly in mexico ) I recommend the adobado, I wish i got more pictures but it was so good i dug in right away read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Half eaten Adobado fries - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

The inside of the building is not very clean. Where they have a stand of salsas and pico, is very dirty as well. I was not greeted when walking in, and had to take my own order on a self check kiosk. The food came out hot, and the chips were seasoned with a good flavor. The prices are high for the items. $30+ dollars without a drink for one person. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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So we're on our way to la Bahia but the place was packed so we decided to try out mission 19 Taqueria. I really liked the ambience that had a lot of flags on on the ceiling and they had legit Mexican music playing in the building. It wasn't too loud to the point where you couldn't hear yourself talking to somebody so that was nice. They have a menu that is electronic menu board that you can order on or you can order at the front counter we opted for the kiosk. It was easy to order. Everything was a little expensive for two street tacos and one shrimp taco it was almost $30. I feel like that is a bit outrageous but they were really good so it justified the cost a little bit overall I would give it four stars if they could drop the price down a little bit that would be nice. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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I hate to leave a bad review, however, Mission 19 Taqueria left a bad taste in my mouth...literally. I had much higher hopes and maybe I just caught them on an off day, however, reading other reviewers, some seemed to share the same experience. First, this place is over-priced for what you get. I understand there is a premium with the location, however, ive been to so many cheaper establishments which honestly serves much better quality. First the good...the fish taco was alright. They at least crisped up the flour tortilla and the fish was half decent though pretty small in portion. Mostly loaded with cabbage, tomato, etc...The bad...the carne asada quesotaco was just bland, poor quality meat and the tortilla had no texture and was just soggy...just gross. Service was fast and the interior is pretty small with some tables and stool areas. read more

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Me and the hubby were staying in the area and looking for some good Mexican food for the night while visiting Monterey. Mission 19 had really good reviews and the pictures looked very appetizing. We came around 7pm on a Monday evening. There's a kiosk to order from and we were greeted but mostly everyone was in the back cooking or cleaning. I ordered the quesabirria trio of 3 corn tacos and the hubby ordered the California burrito and we split a fountain drink. There's a tv that played music videos. Our food took about 10 minutes or so to be brought out to us. The hubby loved his burrito and raved about it all that week lol and my birria tacos were delicious as well! There's staff although mostly behind the counter, when we needed their help they were very helpful. I would definitely come back if we are in the area read more

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The food was 10/10! The food came out pretty quickly and our cashier was super friendly! Really nice sitting area as well. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Tacos and carne asada burritos - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

The best f*c king tacos I have ever had! Full of flavor, hand made tortillas, huge serving size and great salsas. Restaurant is on the smaller side but very clean and stylish. Service is fast and kind. Can't wait to go back! read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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If you want some authentic Mexican street tacos in the area, this is it! It's a no frills spot with so many options in their menu, including the famous Burria tacos. We happened to come on a Tuesday so our special treat was Taco Tuesday deal- buy 2 get 1 free. I ordered the Al Pastor, carnitas and carne asade. While the beef one was slightly dry, the pork ones were absolutely delicious with their homemade tortillas! We also got the chocolate flan which I really enjoyed. A layer of flan on top of chocolate cake that was moist and not too sweet. What a win! The only thing I wouldn't get again is the nachos. It was too much stuff on top of very little nachos, but some people may like it. Highly recommend this spot! Also, they have really great signs and posters to keep you entertained while waiting and eating! read more

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This place is so bussing and delicious, the HANDMADE corn tortillas are buttery and soft, and the meat was very juicy and flavorful. They're fast and very kind here as well, Id recommend anyone visiting the area to eat here. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Quesabirrias Trio (bottom) Two Street Tacos (Top) - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

Food was amazing, full of flavor and huge portion!! Visited here for a second time and needless to say, the food and service are TOP NOTCH!! Love the music, love the ambiance they have here! This time around, we ordered a Super Birria Quesadilla, a Super Shrimp Burrito and pur little one had an Alpastor taco. These we all full of flavor, and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! We will definitely recommend friends and family. read more

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Such a great spot to stop and dine !!! 10/10 recommend staff is friendly nice CLEAN restrooms !! And the food was amazing tasted home made and delishhhh read more

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Horrible today was just horrible our birria caldo plate was half empty could NOT find meat!!! very greasy tortillas in the raw side and thick as a pupusa we had onions and cilantro in our stew already! one slice pepino one slice radish one small limón wedge for the PRICE!!! (Oh noo) At the door advertising MENUDO AND POZOLE non were options I wanted menudo, No they were not out very upset worse $50 spent anyway Very clean....place service was good! read more

Mission 19 Taquería - The announcement said menudo and pozole... smh! - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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We order from Mission 19 a lot. And for the most part, I'm really satisfied however tonight I got a Carne Asada taco and the meat was cooked a little too done. It would have a much better flavor if they wouldn't cook the beef so much. read more

The worst Mexican food in all of california . Ordered the california burrito , meat was poor quality and had no flavor , almost as if they dip the meat in vinegar , which gave a sour taste . The beans were okay , rice nothing special , this place completely misses the mark . If you're up for burning your money in a pit while eating one of the most beloved cuisines in the world avoid this place like the plague . read more

I wish they'd put more meat in their food, got tripa dorada that we could barely taste because there wasn't much in our burrito/mulitas. Otherwise it was good. read more

Visiting Monterey for a couple days. Just left the aquarium and a few people told us about this place and that the quesabirria tacos are amazing. They were right!! This place is delicious, and they are fairly priced. Would definitely stop in next time we're in Monterey. read more

Service is terrible, I sat down and waited 40 min after ordering only to see that they hadn't even started on my burrito.

The Súper burrito was tasty, a different presentation than I am used to with a smear of guacamole on the cut open half. For me, the music was a bit loud, but otherwise a fun place with a good location and friendly staff. read more

We had a issue the first time we used them for delivery. We found out how good they really are. The owner contacted us and offered to deliver our order himself. My wife had ordered the food. The owner took care of us a number of times after. After we went over what happened the delivery company we used had given us the wrong order. After receiving the right order we now order at least twice a month from them. We like their food. We think it is considerably better food. If you want great food and aren't concerned with trying to have white table cloth s, this is your place! read more

Amazing!!! Everything was amazing from the ambience, food and customer service! I've worked in the restaurant business for 15 years and customer service like the one that helped us out today, you can't find anywhere. Thank you! Will be back again! read more

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Food was decent, the seating is very limited and crowded, although the staff was very friendly.

This was my second time to visit this establishment. I was looking forward to enjoying a breakfast burrito and ordered one without cheese with bacon, extra crispy. We arrived right after they opened, and Millie the counter person seemed distracted as she did not take our order for several minutes: counting change and doing various other things at the other end of the counter. She was helpful when my friend who also wanted what I was ordering did not tell me their meat preference, and had gone outside to wait, Millie helped me open the window to enquire of my friend. Now we move to why I gave only 3 stars. The burritos were 15.00 a piece but the total was 34.00 dollars which we asked about. Millie could not explain why the extra cost on top of the 9.5% tax. Tried to say it was a fee from the city of Pacific Grove and I pointed out this was Monterey. I went to pay using my phone and the total jumped to $40.00. Wait a minute, why the increase? It turned out my phone or the machine added a large tip. So I tried again and added a smaller more reasonable tip as we were taking our order to go. We opted to go outside and wait for our food as the music is so loud you cannot hear to speak to one another indoors. There is a salsa bar however the cups are so small you need several for a decent amount, I'm going into detail here as the public needs to be aware of how some restaurants are cutting costs and putting some of them back onto the customers. As it turned out the extra fee was for the use of a credit card which is not posted anywhere I could see, and as I mentioned the counter person did not know or failed to explain. Our food came and if I had not specified bacon I might have thought my burrito was bacon flavored as there was not a lot I could see. The burrito was mostly filled with potatoes which are fries stuffed in and beans with some scrambled eggs. Not my usual experience. All this is to say it is not likely my friend and I will be returning any time soon as neither of us were very impressed either with the service or the food, and the extra fees just drive up the cost of eating out at places such as the Mission 19 Taqueria. read more

Super low key restaurant, very helpful staff, the food in my opinion is worth every penny. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Birria Ramen - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

Great service and friendly staff! Came all the way from Vegas and found a hidden gem!

No idea why anyone would go anywhere else! If you're in the area and need that feeling that only amazing street tacos can give, you need to stop in to Mission 19! Aside from the taste being out of this world, and the prices being so reasonable, the people who work here are kind, friendly and know how to show their appreciation for your business. Easy parking on the street, or a fun walk from wherever you're hanging out! Live your best life and stop in for a bite!!! read more

Mission 19 Taquería - 2 Street Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

$17 for a burrito. Just beans, rice, a little chicken. Nothing else. Bland, tasteless. Nothing else, no cheese, no sauce, no onions, sour cream, no salsa. Pathetic ripoff. Never again. NEVER. read more

I've tried to try this place a couple times now. The first time, the girl behind the register was coughing all over the place. Having sick employees serve food to the public is a bad look. Months later I returned to try again and I got a huge wiff of vomit right when I walked in. That last experience did it for me and I won't go back for a third try. read more

Came with my family for the second time. The food is amazing!! I ordered the Birria Super Quesadilla which was full of flavor and HUGE!! The customer service here is amazing! Super friendly and helpful personnel. This was our second visit and can guarantee wr will be back!! Did I mention that they have amazing music?? read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Birria Super Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

Delicious food! Great service! Amazing music! Authentic Mexican food with a great vibe! read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Mar Y Tierra Burrito Birria Ramen - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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Probably one of the best Mexican food I've had! I loved the shrimp super quesadilla. Very flavorful and the sauce has just the perfect amount of "kick". Hubby enjoyed the fish tacos. We were told that everything was made fresh upon ordering and our food definitely tasted fresh!! No complimentary chips here though; we weren't offered any and we didn't see any. The place is clean and pretty new. It has a good amount of tables so you can bring your friends and family along! They also have a few outdoor tables and chairs for a nice, sunny day lunch! I'm sure we'll come back for more! read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Shrimp, Super Quesadilla and Fish tacos, so flavorful and filling! - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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Excellent food and service. Cute little place. Wild friendly and lots of menu options.

The best shrimp tacos I've ever had in my life I highly recommend that and the Birria Burrito, money well spent. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

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I came from out of town with my family to celebrate my son's birthday today, only to be told they were closed at 7:45pm--even though we walked in at 7:40pm. Online, it clearly says they close at 8pm, and there were still people in front of us placing their orders. If you're not going to serve customers until your listed closing time, then lock the doors at 7:45pm and update your hours accordingly. Don't let people in just to turn them away. We'll never stop by again. read more

Fajitas bowl was good portion. Lots of flavor! Definitely would come back to try something else on menu. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Fajitas bowl with carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

I gave 3 stars because they did shape the dough and cook the tortillas to order. The tortilla itself though was not my preference. It was too thick and doughy. It didn't have a strong corn flavor. The service was fine. I had to order from a kiosk. I asked the best way to reheat the tortillas and the employee said "I don't know". It was $13 for 9 tortillas. read more

Asada fries were amazing, get the pastor. Food came quickly too! Would def recommend for some late night munchies read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Half eaten cause it was too good - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt the need to share this. My coworkers and I came in for dinner and all ordered the quesabirria. It honestly looked amazing, but the first bite was a huge letdown -- it had a strong Clorox-like taste. To make it worse, the horchata tasted very artificial, like it was made with syrup. Unfortunately, this experience means we won't be coming back. read more

Mission 19 Taquería - Strawberry horchata; - Mexican Near Me - Monterey, California

Cute little place, prices are reasonable and food is amazing. I got the quesabirras plate and it comes with consume. Super delicious. Will be coming back, highly recommend. The whole vibe of the restaurant is cool too. Customer service is great too! They bring the food to you. Super lovely staff. read more

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If you love Mexican food the way i do, well then this is the place for you. The place is immaculately clean inside and out. The staff greeted me upon my entry inside. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Best echiladas i have had, no skimping on the meat inside. Great menu with plenty of items to choose from. Everything i have tried has been delicious. read more