Rosa&#x27;s Mexican Food

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Oh wow, what can I say? I haven't read other reviews but whenever I'm in Fallbrook I try to eat here. The green sauce here is the bomb! I don't know how they make it and they won't tell me but they WILL sell it to you. I wish they had birria but birria isn't easy to find in many Mexican restaurants. I'm sure if they did have it it would be fantastic. Their pico is very watery and could use a bit of thickening but tastes ok. The kids absolutely love the rice here. The beans are good but a little bland. I had the Adobada taco which was absolutely out of this world. The red Chile spices were spot on. My lunch date had beef flautas which were delicious. I gave 4 stars simply because the green sauce is so amazing and you absolutely cannot find it anywhere else. We sat outside on the patio which was very pleasant. All the patrons at lunch were outside on the patio. The bathrooms are extremely clean although you do have to go outside the building around the back to use the restroom. That's fine because it's a lot better than having to walk through the kitchen. If you're ever in Fallbrook look this place up and try to have a meal here. Don't forget the green sauce and always ask for more! read more

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Roses is always a treat every time we get over to Fallbrook. Its a small hole in the wall mom and pop restaurant that just blows away any other Mexican restaurant in the area. The food is amazing. You need to order extra of the green salsa to take home! They don't give out the recipe. The ambiance is fabulous at night in the courtyard and the service is always beyond expectation. A must if you're in the area. read more

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Jenni G.

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Every time I'm in Fallbrook to visit my dad, Rosa's is a must. If you don't try the owner's "crack" salsa verde, you're doing it wrong. read more

Rosa's Mexican Food - Chips and "crack" salsa verde. 8 oz portion. If you get only one thing at Rosa's, make this that one thing. - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Mona C.

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Came up north to visit a friend. Did a delivery from here. Salsa here is amazing! Milanese torta absolutely hit the spot!

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Brandon R.

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Rosa's Mexican Food is a restaurant I came across when I was picking up a pizza from Dominos's. The restaurant is in the back of a shopping plaza, so it's not the easiest to find. It's quite funny because my parent's cleaning lady in Arizona is related to Rosa and was telling us about her restaurant. We were getting ready to order to go when noticed that they were closing soon. When we called Rosa answered and she said that she was more than willing to make our order. We said we didn't want to make her wait, but she insisted on allowing us to order. We ordered Guacamole, a California Burrito, Beef Enchiladas, and a Carne Asada Burrito. I'm very picky with Guacamole usually, but they truly do have a fresh tasting one. For the price, the size was quite large as well. When I eat a California Burrito, I need a good red salsa. The salsa that they have is the right amount of spice and a great taste. Mixed it with the burrito made is extra tasty. The Beef Enchiladas were smothered with sauce and cheese. Overall, I really enjoyed this dish, but I wouldn't rate it my favorite. Overall, the owner of the restaurant staying open an extra 10 minutes shows true hospitality. It shows she cares about her restaurant and patrons. It was really nice to meet Gloria's sister and they definitely look like sister's. I will be coming back as I really enjoyed the food. My rating is a 9/10. read more

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Zach H.

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I stopped in and had the carnitas burrito and it was amazing and the staff was very friendly. I definitely recommend!

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N M.

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This small restaurant is family friendly. No frills but has good bones. Patio is great is the better weather months. Especially for some fresh tacos, beers and fun with friends. Green sauce is liquid green gold! Drape it over a burrito or have with your chips! One tv inside and some low music. Would love to see a decorative overhaul inside and out cause it's in a great location! Food is delicious and service is great. Give it a try and stay awhile! read more

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Teresa Marie L.

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Good Morning OMG I love there Carne asada Burrito it's so juicy and delicious and it's a great tasty Yes I'm definitely going to order More food from here and actually my friend got me that amazing Burrito he is such a sweet and Amazing person he is a caring friend many blessings to everyone god bless you all and your are a fabulous Chefs God bless you all sincerely Tere read more

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TitaMeesa W.

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Great little restaurant with good food and steady clientele. We sat inside but patio seating was very popular as well! Very quick and friendly service. We ordered the rolled tacos with guacamole and a carnitas burrito in order to test the quality and flavor of the food. The rolled tacos were delicious! Nice thicker corn tortillas that held up well and made ordering the rolled tacos so much more enjoyable! We get disappointed when a good rolled taco gets soggy and falls apart before we're done. The carnitas burrito was tasty and filling. Good portion size. For my own personal preference, it's hit and miss with carnitas a lot of times depending on how it's cooked. I tend to prefer a more home cooked and chunky style cut (with also just a little more fat) but this was very flavorful and satisfying I would order this again. read more

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Fabio R.

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Great food flavor. The service is excellent. Usually get my food on the way to work so I don't dine in.

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Sarah V.

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We love this spot! We usually do take out, but the food is always prepared fresh and quickly while the service is always kind and friendly. The restaurant is always clean when going in and busy, but not too loud. It's a great local spot for some fresh Mexican food. read more

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Bessie M.

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The food is amazing. Authentic Mexican food.They are family friendly vibes great service!!! This place is a hidden gem in Fallbrook!!! read more

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Madeleine L.

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Not a bad place for lunch. It is in a strip mall but has indoor and outdoor seating. When we came their credit card machine was broken so they only accepted cash. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Took a bit to get it but they have complimentary chips and salsa. I had a carne asada burrito and added sour crème. The burrito was tasty and large. read more

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Sal M.

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We had the chicken soup. Very delicious. Carne asada burritos very good. The hot sauce wasn't my taste. But some people really like it. The service was really good and kind. read more

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Nick W.

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Camarones are in the shell but well worth peeling as they are deliciously seasoned and fire roasted. Friendly and relaxed service. Authentic Mexican ambiance with background musica! Nice dog friendly patio. read more

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Paula B.

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Really good food, pleasant service every time we've been there. Nice outside patio as well as indoor seating.

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Tony C.

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Delicious Mexican food always, no matter what you order. Service is great, always have a smile and they are very attentive. Very nice outdoor seating, inside seating is a bit small but the restaurant is very clean. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Tricia E.

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Sat down for breakfast Saturday morning. Party of two. 4 other tables that came in after us were served before us. We only ordered a chili rellano & huevos ranchero. After sitting there, watching everybody else eat, we just got up and left. read more

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Raul R.

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The food was decent couldn't get them to give me salt took about 15 mins to get are drink order with 3 girls walking around maybe 10 people in restaurant so not very busy not one soda refill no napkins people were all walking up to counter to ask for stuff asked for the check took about 15 mins never got it so had to walk up and ask again over all took about 1 :15 mins just to get in and out for two flautas worst restaurants experience I've had in a very long time read more

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John A.

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Great food great service. Chips are fresh and crisp. I had the carne asada plate. Definitely coming back again read more

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Rachel D.

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Th waitresses are attentive welcoming with a good vibe. Been coming here for the last 20 years.

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Rick M.

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Have now had lunch here two times. Each time the food was really good! Had the carne asada torta today...also had carrots and peppers which were great...perfectly made. Salsas here are wonderful especially the green!! Service is always good and when eating in it's comfortable inside or outside seating. Overall just a great spot when in Fallbrook. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Michael K.

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I was working in the area and needed a quick take-out lunch, so I ordered a carnitas taco. Wow was it good! Big...not street taco size, this is full size; lean, moist carnitas, onions, guacamole, salsa on the side, only $5 - would not change a thing about it. I will be back for more, but others should note the hours, 11am-7pm, so more lunch oriented than dinner. Best I've found in Fallbrook. Small, tidy, nice looking interior seating, patio outside. I will be back for more, but others should note the hours, 11am-7pm, so more lunch oriented than dinner. read more

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Michael B.

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Terrible bean and cheese burrito. Not sure how you mess this up but the beans had no flavor. Made my stomach hurt too. Boooo

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Rebecca P.

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This place is sooo good I loved the salsa and the fish tacos would recommend I love this place sooooo much and it is adorable in here the staff is so kind read more

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David S.

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Both milanesa Tortas had a shit load of lettuce, piece of meat was a fucking joke & guacamole very little. This place was highway robbery I will not recommend this place this is their third strike. Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me tell me the third time what the fuck was I thinking never again will not come to Rosa's again. read more

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Lori G.

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The menu has great options and great prices. The carnitas, chicken tacos, carne asada tacos & carne asada fries. The service was great too.Carnitas PlateCarnitas Plate read more

Rosa's Mexican Food - Carne asada tacos and added the green Chile sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Great food and price. We prefer sitting outside but last time it was too windy and chilly and inside works too, just lots of folks coming in and out. read more

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Heather K.

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Best Mexican food in town!!! The service is great, nice outdoor patio. They have the best salsa and food is always fresh.

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Chad W.

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Updated menu. The other menus were 8 years old. This place is the best in fallbrook. I took pics of the new menu since nobody else would. Carnitas burrito is recommended. read more

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Joni A.

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The food is excellent. I had asked for chicken rolled tacos but they only had beef. When I went to pick up they had special made my chicken rolled tacos. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Rosa's Mexican Food - Chile Relleno, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Ricardo L.

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The food is absolutely terrible. I thought the prices were decent until I saw and tasted the food. Definitely not worth it. Burritos are small and pretty bland. The carne asada burrito was barley tolerable. The fish burrito was literally microwaved fish sticks and cabbage. The fish sticks weren't even hot and the breading was soft and tasted like raw batter. If you want good mexican food, this isn't the place. read more

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Heidi C.

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Amazing!!! Had dinner last night. Margarita's, food and Rosa's famous green salsa- excellent!!!! Our waitress was so sweet! Thank you thank you! read more

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Angelina D.

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Great customer service , attentive and caring . Beef quesadillas taste great and also the Chile relleno . One of our best restaurant in Fallbrook, food is great . read more

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Britany G.

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I've only done takeout here. Food is great and reasonably priced. Staff is friendly. Will keep coming back.

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Lindsay P.

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Decent little Mexican restaurant. It's really small, but wasn't too crowded when we came for dinner. I thought the chicken chimichanga was really good! The meat was seasoned really well and had just the right texture. One thing that was really odd was that the salsa wasn't spicy at all! It was confusing! I've never been to a Mexican restaurant with such mild salsa. That needs to be improved. read more

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Thomas M.

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Ordered enchiladas but only had shredded chicken? Slightly salty. Carne asada on tacos wasn't as fresh as I expected and meat was somewhat dry. Burrito would have been awful without hot sauce. Their green sauce is excellent. The red sauce tasted more like tomato sauce. Overall not impressed and won't plan on going back. read more

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Cozy spot. Has outside seating also. Front staff/servers were very nice and helpful. Answered questions kindly. The menu isn't huge (alot of times that is better) but something for everyone. The salsa is amazing!! The food was great. Mendo and cocktail was delicious. Really recommend this place. read more

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Mark H.

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Such a great local restaurant. Delicious Mexican food. Thanks for great customer service !

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Sean D.

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Obviously family run. Lovely people, totally motivated. My respect for the consistent effort and care. Good food at a reasonable price. Thank you for all your hard work. Wishing you all the best. read more

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1075 S Mission Rd
Fallbrook, CA 92028
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(760) 728-8006
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Hours

What time does Rosa's Mexican Food open?

Rosa's Mexican Food opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Rosa's Mexican Food opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rosa's Mexican Food close?

Rosa's Mexican Food is closed on Monday.Rosa's Mexican Food closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Rosa's Mexican Food closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Fri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Rosa's Mexican Food take credit cards?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have catering options?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food does have catering options.

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have a happy hour?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food has a happy hour.

Does Rosa's Mexican Food serve alcohol?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Rosa's Mexican Food allow dogs?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food allows dogs.

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have TVs?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have bike parking?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food has bike parking.

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have outdoor seating?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food has outdoor seating options.

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have parking?

Yes, Rosa's Mexican Food has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Rosa's Mexican Food have free WiFi?

No, Rosa's Mexican Food does not have free WiFi.

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4.1(690 reviews)

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We visited on a Friday night, and this place made a great first impression with its lively,…read moreenergetic crowd. It was packed, and we waited about 10-15 minutes before getting the first available table outside. We started with chips and salsa, then shared a carne asada quesadilla. The chips were crisp, warm, and lightly salted, and the salsa had a bright, fresh kick with just the right amount of tang. I ordered a beef chimichanga with rice, and it was perfectly fried, golden, and satisfyingly crunchy on the outside, with a rich, savory filling inside. The portion was so generous that I had to take half of it home. The fried ice cream was a wonderful way to end the evening, with a cool, creamy center, a cinnamon-sweet flavor, and a satisfying crunchy exterior. Our wonderful waitress recommended it, and I'm so glad she did. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are ever in the area.

This is a cute place in Fallbrook. It's been on my list for a while and I'm glad we went. The food…read morewas pretty good. My parents loved their food and I was just glad I don't have to cook or clean. After looking at the pictures I took (and posted), I realized the plates look so similar which I found humorous. We order enchiladas, tacos, salad and a chili relleno. The chips and salsa were my favorite part while my family enjoyed their food. Service was good and fast. We arrived just as they opened (11am) and we ordered and our food came out pretty quickly and the food was super fresh. The rice and beans were good but don't really need all the extra cheese on it, I'd order again but ask for no extra cheese on top (personal preference). While my parents liked it that way, myself and my kids just took it off. Taste overall was good. I'm definitely going back to try other items on the menu and not driving so I can order an adult beverage.

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Las Brisas Taqueria

4.1(285 reviews)

0.1 mi

Excellent discovery we happened upon. Fresh and delicious with great service. We will definitely be…read moreback to eat at this gem.

Las Brisas has been in Fallbrook for ages and I think they got some new management in recent years…read more I ordered 4 burritos over the phone and they were ready in about 15-20 minutes. The lady at the front was nice and it seems like a chill place to eat, they also have seating outside. I used to eat here a lot growing up and I remember that the inside would have a good atmosphere. I got the Macho Burrito and it was a hefty burrito. It had good flavor and their green salsa was nice. For $18 it was a little pricy but it was on the larger side. Overall, it was good but not knock your socks off good.

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Flavorful but needed to heat enough to melt the cheese.

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Flavorful ranchera rice & beans. Good flavor in meat.

Casa Estrella

3.8(455 reviews)

3.6 mi

All the staff here was very nice and the food was prepared well. They have a lot of nice items on…read morethe menu to choose from and the restaurant was very clean with indoor and outdoor seating.. if you're ever in the Fallbrook area, this is a good place to stop and eat with authentic food.

Pros: Beautiful outdoor seating and relaxed casual ambiance. Friendly staff…read more Cons: The food was bland, out of our party of 7 only 2 would go back for the food alone.

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El Parque

4.0(254 reviews)

2.9 mi

One of my favorite Fallbrook places. The South salad with chicken is always fresh and delicious…read more Burritos and rolled tacos are great Love the casual, relaxed outdoor atmospher. Prices are very reasonable.

Lupita represented El Parque very well. She was very friendly taking my order of 2 shredded beef…read moretaco plates and quoted me the price of each one at $9.70. Each plate included refried beans and rice. When I arrived at the restaurant, I noticed that there's not much parking available and it's gravel so be careful driving into the parking lot. Lupita greeted me and charged me for the food. If paying cash there's no extra charge,but if you use a card it's about a $2.00 extra fee. The shredded beef tacos were crispy and the beef was seasoned to perfection. The beans and rice were delicious as well. I would give 4 stars for Lupita customer service and the food . I give a -1 for the parking lot area. It needs to be paved for safety reasons.

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We came here for the 1st time today for happy hour and we were very impressed. We had the HH…read morechicken taquitos and they were amazing and got dinner to go! We will definitely be back. Our bartender was also great. A hidden gem!!

Hadn't been here since it was La Caseta and really enjoyed the La Caseta menu options they still…read morehave. I don't eat seafood but my dining companion did and really enjoyed it. Salsa tasted the same, always good. Service was mid, slow, not super friendly at around 7 on a week night when it wasn't that busy, but food was good. Would come back.

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Z South

4.4(184 reviews)

5.7 mi

Recently came back to Z South for an early dinner in between my friend's daughter's dance recitals…read more It took a minute for them to put the table together since there were 7 of us. We ordered Shirley temples in honor of our favorite little performer. But I stuck to my favorite tacos for my entree. I got an al pastor taco and a shrimp taco with rice and beans. Everything tasted great and the service was perfect!

I've eaten at Z South 4 times in the 3 years since I moved to Fallbrook/Bonsall…read more The restaurant choices in general really suck in this area IMO but the 1st 3 times I ate at Z South, it was decent. Pleasant patio seating, friendly staff and an OK braised short rib taco. This past (and last) time was a terrible experience. The TVs on the patio were too loud (it was 2pm - hardly anyone there - no need for them to be on at all), the waitress was not very bright or friendly and the food was disgusting. Repeat: disgusting. I ordered the Chimichuuri Ribeye - supposedly a 'house specialty'. The cut of meat was waaaaaaay below par - grisly and tough. The real disappointment was the Chimichurri sauce which was not like any Chimmichuri sauce I've ever seen or tasted before. It was gooey red/yellow oil with floating bits of gray matter...I took 2 bites and was done. I didn't even feel like the meat would be safe to give my dog. Prior to writing this I called 2X to speak with a manager but both times that was a hassle. It's possible there is no one actually managing Z South. There are so many people with $ in Fallbrook/Bonsall...it amazes me they don't care more about the food quality in their local restaurants.

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Pedro's Tacos

3.6(220 reviews)

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I've passed by Pedro's many times. I finally got to try it today. I went through the drive-thru…read more Staff is friendly. Drive thru moves fast. I had the carne asada burrito and fish burrito. Both burritos were delicious! The fish and cabbage in the burrito were fresh. The price is cheaper compared to other places and Pedro's is better! The outside patio is nice, clean and shaded! We will be back!

The BEST breakfast burritos! My favorite is the eggs, beans…read moreand sausage, so delicious, and enough to share with another person, unless you want it all to yourself, which can be a lot....but it could be worth it's definitely a lot of food! I've also tried most of the menu and everything is good. The green sauce is the best part, flavorful and fresh. I've never parked and ordered, only through the drive-through, but everyone is always friendly! There's seating outside in the shade where you can some breakfast and people watch...It's really nice to have a Pedro's in Fallbrook.

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3.9(1.6k reviews)

11.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

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Guadalajara Mexican Grill is one of those spots where you know what you're getting--and honestly,…read morethere's something to be said for that. Is it the absolute best Mexican food I've ever had? Probably not. But the food is solid, reliable, and always enjoyable, which is exactly why I keep coming back. Now, if you're a fan of drinks, music, and a festive atmosphere, this place definitely brings the party. It has that lively, colorful Mexican restaurant vibe, and I personally love that they have live music on certain days. My little one and I especially enjoy sitting outside in their enclosed patio area. It's such a nice little setup! Depending on the day and time, it can get pretty packed, but I've honestly never had a bad experience here. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is fun, and the food is something you can count on. So no, I'm not going to crown Guadalajara the king of all Mexican food--but sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you just want good food, a fun atmosphere, some music, and a place that consistently delivers. And Guadalajara does exactly that.

I found this place when looking for a restaurant that doesn't close before 10pm on Saturdays. I…read morewalked in at 9:30pm and was immediately seated. I got the tamale plate which comes with generous sides of rice and beans...I would have preferred more tamale for my tamale plate. The rice was dry and gritty but paired decent with the very mushy beans. The tamale was a bit bland as well. I did enjoy the chips and freshly made salsa though that comes free with the entree. There are no single menu items like you can't order just one taco or one tamale by itself without getting a whole platter of other things. The server was friendly and didn't rush us even past 10pm.

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The Coconut Margarita: made with 1800 coconut tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and topped with coconut flakes on top!

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Seriously thought it was a restaurant. We drove around and couldn't find a structure that has the…read morename... until we saw a taco truck! How fun was that, it was raining and we got hot tacos off a truck. There's a short line and waiting time. We ordered and it was made infront of us. Food was good, the salsas were available. Wish it wasn't raining that time! Happy to get our order done quickly!

Tacos are delicious! They have never gotten my order wrong. Lady taking orders is super friendlyread more

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3.9(36 reviews)

0.8 mi

WELL DAYUMN!! I think I found the best taco spot in town and on TACO TUESDAY!! 99cent tacos!! YES…read moreplease. They were so dang flavorful, I only had asada today but I need to go back and have all the rest. Service was great, friendly and professional the food tastes like mom and pop made it with love!!

First time coming here with my wife love the food!!!! So much options to choose from!!! So…read moregooddddd thank you guys!!

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Kevin Q.

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5

0

13 years ago

Other than the green salsa, everything here is just not great. Food is an average, not really impressed, could add more flavor to food! Plus they hardly give any food out, a little bit of beans, rice and then your entree. Service is a lackluster, you like have to wait and wait and then wave to get some help here, the waitress seem to always be talking. Yet the one thing that everyone comes back here for is the chips and the salsa something that I have loved for many ages! If this restaurant just redid their menu and added a bit of more spice to the food it would be great!! read more

Johnny R.

3

11

1

14 years ago

Came here about a week back and tried the Carne Asada Torta to-go and a side of fries. The fries were very bland and had no salt on them. I did like the flavor of the Carne Asada Torta however it was difficult to eat since they don't slice up the meat for you, they just put big pieces to cover the bun, which everyone knows when you take a bite the whole piece of meat wants to slide out with every bite. Other than that it was a small place with a huge patio area and overall the service was good. read more

Mike C.

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6

2

15 years ago

We started picking up our take out dinner from Rosa's every week after my son's Boy Scout meetings when he was in sixth grade. He's a sophomore in college now but I still stop by Rosa's every Monday or Tuesday. Our family wouldn't miss our weekly Rosa's fix for anything. It's simply the best Mexican food and best value around (we go for the occasional sit down meal too). The salsa verde that they make there is to die for. read more

Stacey A.

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5

6

9 years ago

Our family loves to eat here! Wonderful fresh food every time we eat here....no matter what we get it is ALWAYS good! Their green sauce is to die for! We have tried multiple things on their menu and have never been disappointed!! Not to mention the staff is incredibly sweet and welcoming. read more

Irma D.

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3

0

13 years ago

The only thing good here is the green salsa. That's what keeps bringing me back, because the food is not good at all.. I can do better personally. I feel if they were to just tweak some of their recipes, there food would be much better, Perhaps better portions. read more

Julian M.

2

50

37

10 years ago

Five stars All DAY. Went here after hours of driving to get a quick meal and it paid off. Carne Asada burrito was delicious and my cousin got the torts. Being Mexicans you know when it's made right and this family has it down read more

J M.

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6

0

14 years ago

Ehhhh.. tastes like every other fast food mexican joint. Overpriced for what you get. Food was very bland.. didn't have tamales really?? Not worth the time or money. Def won't be back again. Place was also pretty dirty. read more

Miranda G.

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30

1

10 years ago

I had the fries with shredded beef. The fries weren't greasy, the shredded beef was so good! Best I have ever had! I will come for this again!! read more

Roy B.

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298

1890

10 years ago

5 x 5.. damn cozy, dericious (yes I did that) and abundant.. don't know why I've not been here. OUTSTANDING!!!

Scott N.

3

14

0

15 years ago

Been here a few times and although the food is decent, the service is lacking.

David B.

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3

0

15 years ago

The best mexican restaurant in Fallbrook, the carne asada burrito is best.

Raul Z.

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10

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13 years ago

I love the green salsa and chips tostadas de campechana are the best

Ed G.

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67

2

14 years ago

Awesome as always. The shrimp cocktail is always my favorite.

B M.

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3

0

11 years ago

So delicious. Everything was fantastic. My new fav place.

Melissa M.

61

27

3

14 years ago

The best! Awesome good and service! My favorite!

Rosa's Mexican Food - mexican - Updated October 2026

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