Best Mexican Restaurants in Marina del Rey
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Rero's Burrito
Dedicated burrito shop known for oversized Cali and breakfast burritos served all day.
Notable Picks
8.6
Rero’s Burrito Co. is a family-owned burrito specialist where hefty California-style and breakfast burritos are the main event from early morning through late evening. The Marina del Rey outpost brings their long-running burrito craft to a casual, modern space that feels built for regulars grabbing bowls, wet burritos, and salsas on repeat.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito, Breakfast Burrito, Cucamonga Burrito
What Makes it Special: Dedicated burrito shop known for oversized Cali and breakfast burritos served all day.
8.4
Kalaveras in Marina del Rey is a high-energy cantina that treats tacos as centerpiece plates, from classic asada and pollo to birria served alongside cocktails and margarita slushies. The space leans into colorful, Day-of-the-Dead–inspired design with loud music, brunch buffets, and a scene that makes this one of the liveliest spots in the Marina for taco nights and big-group outings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Tacos, Pollo Tacos, Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: Loud, party-forward cantina with a deep taco menu and brunch.
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Taqueria Chihuahua is a counter-service Mexican spot where an extensive burrito lineup runs from carne asada and California-style to veggie and fish options at wallet-friendly prices. Regulars praise the hot-off-the-grill tortillas, generous fillings, and quick service that make it a go-to burrito stop a few blocks from the beach.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Fish Burrito, Veggie Burrito
What Makes it Special: Broad, affordable burrito menu with made-to-order fillings and fast service.
#4
Baja Cantina
8
Open since the mid-1970s, Baja Cantina is a long-running Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar at the base of Washington that locals hit for margaritas, game days, and hearty plates of tacos and combo platters. The sprawling indoor–outdoor layout, sand-adjacent vibe, and live entertainment give its fish and street-style tacos a festive backdrop that feels very Marina-meets-Venice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Fish Tacos, Carnitas Street Tacos, Taco Tuesday Mix & Match
What Makes it Special: Beach-adjacent Mexican mainstay with decades of taco and margarita history.
#5
El Tarasco
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
El Tarasco is a compact, old-school Mexican counter known for belly-filling burritos built on beans, rice, and grilled meats. Crowds cycle through from day to night for no-frills plates and tightly wrapped burritos that emphasize portion size and classic flavors over modern presentation.
Must-Try Dishes:
El Tarasco Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Shrimp Burrito
What Makes it Special: Classic counter joint where hefty, no-nonsense burritos have fed locals for years.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sky's Gourmet Marketplace brings the beloved Sky's Gourmet Tacos recipes to a compact counter inside a Marina office and retail complex, focusing on shrimp, carne asada, and vegetarian tacos to-go. It’s a quick-stop option where the seasoning leans bold and soulful, backed by a brand that has been slinging tacos in Los Angeles since the early 1990s.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Vegan Tacos
What Makes it Special: Satellite outpost of a classic LA taco brand serving bold, soulful flavors.