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Best Tex Mex Restaurants in California

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Honouring the top spots in California.

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84.1
#1

Los Angeles California

HomeState

For a relaxed meal, HomeState is a local option.

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81.4
#2

San Francisco California

Underdogs Too

For your next night out, Underdogs Too is a casual choice.

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79.9
#3

Pasadena California

HomeState

For dinner with friends, HomeState is a casual choice.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

HomeState

Los Angeles, California

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84.1
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#2

Underdogs Too

San Francisco, California

2
81.4
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#3

HomeState

Pasadena, California

2
79.9
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#4

HomeState

Los Angeles, California

1
79.8
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#5

HomeState

Los Angeles, California

1
77.0
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#6

le dräQ by Bar Amá & Bäco Mercat

Los Angeles, California

1
76.6
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#7

HomeState

Culver City, California

1
73.9
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#8

Michael's Grill & Taqueria

Pacific Grove, California

2
73.7
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#9

Mama Canela Restaurant

Glendora, California

1
71.8
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#10

Marix Tex Mex Cafe

West Hollywood, California

1
70.4
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#11

Chuy's Baja Grill - Simi West

Simi Valley, California

1
69.7
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#12

Taco Bell

Calexico, California

1
68.3
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#13

Las Tres Casuelas

Kingsburg, California

1
66.9
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#14

HomeState

Santa Monica, California

1
65.3
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#15

Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory

Temecula, California

1
65.1
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#16

Taco Bell

Anaheim, California

1
61.5
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#17

Taco Bell

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

1
57.2
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#18

Raliberto’s Taco Shop | Cypress

Redding, California

1
53.6
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#19

Taco Bell

San Diego, California

1
52.2
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#20

Sabertooth Mexican Grill

San Diego, California

1
52.1
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#21

Burrito ranchero Mexican food Inc

Oakland, California

1
51.6
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#22

Taco Bell

Buttonwillow, California

1
50.3
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#23

Sabores Latinos

Oakland, California

1
49.4
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#24

Chili's Grill & Bar

Oakland, California

1
47.0
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#25

Eric's Tacos

Bakersfield, California

1
45.3
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#1

Michael's Grill & Taqueria

Pacific Grove, California

73.7
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#2

HomeState

Culver City, California

73.9
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#3

Chuy's Baja Grill - Simi West

Simi Valley, California

69.7
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