12 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County
Everyone has a favorite neighborhood taco shop, and arguing over who has the best burritos, tacos and salsa is a family tradition. We’ve collected some tried-and-true spots — read on for details.
El Molino Central
Tortillas are made from scratch while you wait. Beer-battered fish tacos with avocado lime mayo, ahi tostadas and tamales are best bets. Pick up Mole Enchiladas in the cold case to heat up at home. 11 Central Ave., Sonoma, 707-315-4864, elmolinocentral.com
Agave
Mole, a rich dark sauce made with more than 20 ingredients, is the signature of this family-owned restaurant. A large selection of imported mezcal is also a star attraction. 1063 Vine St., Healdsburg, 707-433-2411, agavehealdsburg.com
El Farolito
Owned by the same family as Agave (and several other great Mexican restaurants), you can get their signature mole, molcajete and barbacoa plus tasty mezcal-infused cocktails. 128 Plaza St., Healdsburg, 707-433-2807, elfarolito2000.com
El Fogon Taqueria
Quesadillas are nice, but a machete — a super-sized quesadilla with extra goodies inside — is what you're here for. Mexico City street food like pambazo (a torta dipped in red pepper sauce) is also spectacular. 6650 Commerce Blvd Suite 4 and 5, Rohnert Park, 707-585-1623, el-fogon-taqueria.square.site
Cascabel
Elevated Mexican flavors in a welcoming Montgomery Village location. Bite-sized potato pancakes with mole, barbacoa, and conchinita pibil — braised pork marinated in citrus and annatto seed — are top picks. 909 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707-521-9444, cascabelbayarea.com
Los Tres Chiles
Family-friendly Mexican classics keep this Bennett Valley restaurant packed. The giant bacon-wrapped chimichanga dares you to eat it. 2765 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-304-5724, lostreschiles.com
Taqueria Las Palmas
No-frills street tacos and burritos that consistently impress. 415 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-546-3091
La Texanita
Stellar Mexican antojitos (snacks) like stuffed sopes and the Torta Texana with chorizo made this a Guy Fieri favorite. 1667 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1905
Mitote Food Park
A rotating lineup of food trucks, a mezcal cocktail bar and chocolate-filled churros make this a one-stop shop. 635 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, mitotefoodpark.com
Taqueria Molcajetes
This neighborhood taqueria gained national notoriety after Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives took notice of their sizzling molcajetes. 1195 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-544-8280
Taqueria California
The carnitas, carne asada and al pastor tacos have made this humble taqueria a darling of the delivery scene. Caramel-filled churros and sweet Jamaica agua frescas end the meal deliciously. 750 Stony Point Road A-155, Santa Rosa
Cielito Lindo
The list of add-ons to their super burritos is impressive, from al pastor and shredded chicken to soy chorizo, shrimp, potatoes and skirt steak. 52 Mission Blvd., Suite 110, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, 707-978-2070, cielitolindo.com
Tortilla Real Mexican Kitchen
Hit up the weekend brunch in this adorable downtown Petaluma cafe for chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros and tortas. 5 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma, 707-658-1415, tortillareal.com
Written by Heather Irwin
