so good i cried get the cactus burrito and strawberry cheesecake i would eat here every day if i…read morecould

Delicious! Never had vegan Mexican food, but, man! I wish I lived in Monterey! I'd be here all…read morethe time! Service as prompt and friendly. Highly recommend!

Fish taco is delicious!! They were out of cash so offered to make it free, I ended up just putting…read moremy whole $10 in the tip jar :). Even my friend who doesn't like fish loved it! Apparently taste varies per taco, but fish was a hit.

Fish tacos were FIRE, exactly how they should be made IMO…read more Fast, fresh and friendly, highly recommend.

Visiting from LA, I honestly didn't expect to find great birria tacos, but Mission 19 Taqueria…read moreproved 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.

The inside of the building is not very clean. Where they have a stand of salsas and pico, is very…read moredirty 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.

We were in the area to check out the aquarium and had a craving for fish tacos…read more We parked a block or two away. Staff was very friendly, we sat in the window and I had the al pastor taco and fish taco. Soooo good, I need to come back. Salsas were tasty too.

We ordered the birria ramen, vegetable nachos, and an asada burrito through DoorDash, and…read moreeverything was delicious! The order arrived quickly, the food was at the appropriate temperature, and the delivery was left in the hotel lobby as requested. Our only complaint -- and it was a pretty frustrating one -- was that no utensils or napkins were included. Since the order was clearly being delivered to a hotel, we obviously didn't have access to our own silverware. This was especially inconvenient considering one of the items was birria ramen -- soup is a little difficult to eat without a spoon! Other than that oversight, the food itself was excellent and we really enjoyed everything we ordered.

If you're craving the most authentic taste of Mex without paying an arm and a leg please come by…read more Everything from the ambiance to the food as well as the service is amazing. This is for sure our new go to Mexican restaurant! A huge S/o to Ignacio and Claudia

The La Casa del Sazón is located off of Alvarado in Old Monterey. It's a gem hidden from the…read morecrowds. We live part-time in Monterey and have walked past La Casa del Sazón several times saying "we need to try it"...Wow we should have sooner. It's delicious! Getting there is much easier than going to anything on Alvarado. Parking in the area isn't abundant but not a problem.. even so it's worth a short walk. The Food: It's freshly made so it takes a little more time to be served...well worth the wait! The chips and salsa served before the meal were very satisfying. The salsa has a nice kick for lightweight spice eaters. For dinner, I tried the Taco Plate and had two fish tacos with their beans and veggies as the sides. Perfect score 5-stars. Delicious! The seasoning used was just right and everything tasted fresh. They have homemade masa tortillas that are tender with good flavor. We also had the Chicken soup. My wife felt the broth could be more flavorful but I also liked it. It had plenty of chicken and veggies...very hearty. Looking forward to the leftovers as it's a large portion! It's important to note the exceptional service. Emanuel was our server and he couldn't have been more polite, helpful with the menu, and paid court close attention to the shellfish allergy we alerted him to. Lastly, the price is right! The food is not expensive and prices are noticeably less than those just one block away! Bottom Line - Highly recommended

Have been there twice and amazing food and it's halal! The second time I especially went because of…read moremy previous experience and it did not disappoint!

Me and my girlfriend love this place! We had one of our first dates here and come back at least…read moreonce a month. All of the employees are super nice and chill; great hospitality. Whatever we need, the employees have taken care of. The owner came to our table recently and said hello; we told him how much we love this place and how much it means to us and he gave me and my gf both complimentary t-shirts. NACHO BIZNESS FOR LIFE We have tried all of the main nachos selections, they're all great! Pro tip: open the flaps on the cardboard trays to lay the nachos out like a big platter

Impromptu trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium this week with the family, summer vacation and all…read more While the kids were clamoring for hotels with free waffles for breakfast, I stumbled upon El Charrito and their breakfast burritos made with fresh homemade tortillas purely by accident. I mentioned breakfast burritos and as quick as that, the kids forgot all about those crappy waffles. We stopped in and ordered a variety of burritos and bowls. Everyone, including my pickiest 11 yr old, were satisfied with their meals. We had ordered extra burritos to enjoy later in the day as well, but some brazen seagulls nipped our afternoon snacks while we were combing the beach for sea glass! Ar least we got some good seaglass, right? Deliciously fresh, modestly priced, dare I say best kept secret? Reminds me of this wonderful multi-generational place I used to visit when I was a grad student in Santa Barbara. It's gone now, and I never expected to come across another establishment like that, so I was surprised that El Charrito awoke that part of me after so many years. Love this place and I can't wait to enjoy their food again!

I should've known something was wrong when I walked in and no customers were inside (compared to…read morethe Salinas location that was jammed packed). Ordered the carnitas and an egg, chorizo, and potato breakfast burrito. After having the Salinas location (Which was amazing), I was utterly disappointed in the quality of this location. The famous tortilla did not taste as fresh and texture as off. I do like how at this location that they pack the meat and the portion sizes are a bit bigger, but the flavor of the carnitas was not as good, but still tasty. The breakfast burrito was very bland and a huge disappointment. It just seemed that there was no seasoning and no flavor. I cannot see myself coming back to this location.

Really good tacos! Service was really good and our server named Stephanie was very attentive. Good…read moremusic as well. Makes the experience really enjoyable. Thank you staff for a very good first experience. Will definitely be back.

Dropped a star :-(…read more We had our usual trio of tacos, out for the 6 there were 5 that hit the spot and one (my wife's) deep fired fish taco was comfortably on the overcooked side and the fish didn't taste fresh apparently ... To be clear, this is the first thing we have had at BA that hasn't been at least 10 stars so am really hoping its a glitch not a trend... We'll be back to make sure we were correct, its our goto Mexican in the area and that's against stiff competition so fingers crossed

This place was one of the highlights of our Monterey trip…read more Conveniently located near Del Monte Beach, Lopez Taqueria & Liquor Store offers great food, reasonable prices, and outstanding customer service. Whether you're looking to grab a quick bite, pick up drinks for the beach, or enjoy authentic Mexican food, this spot delivers. What stood out most was the staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind. It's refreshing to find a business where the employees make customers feel appreciated. The food was delicious, the prices were fair, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. If you're visiting Monterey and spending time near Del Monte Beach, I highly recommend stopping by Lopez Taqueria. We'll definitely be back.

Carnitas super burrito was edible but not enjoyable. The cheap cut of meat is expected but the…read moreseasoning didn't properly cover the gamey taste. Very oily. At $14, it wasn't even the cheapest around.

Birria so good, I almost forgot about the hole-in-the-wall surroundings. Service was sweet and…read morefast. This little spot in Monterey used to be an old Chinese restaurant and has since been transformed into a Mexican restaurant serving authentic Mexican food. Nothing fancy, but the birria was SO flavorful, perfectly grilled, tender and the perfect crunch, and absolutely worth the stop. Sometimes the best food comes from the most unexpected places. Definitely a hidden gem if you're in Monterey!

The food was good and service was friendly, very casual vibe and service with counter ordering and…read moreself bussing. Was quiet and felt like a very local spot - love the blend in decorations from what was (presumably) a Chinese restaurant that was there previously.