San Luis Mexican Food — Restaurant in Oceanside

I gave this place a shot on Turkey Day morn, since we didn't want the mess from another meal, right before the Big Feast.

My Machaca Breakfast Burrito was humongous, & tasted super 👍! I could only eat half this monster, but I look forward to polishing off the rest tomorrow. My wife liked her Sausage, Potato & Cheese Breakfast Burrito, as well. They were a good value too, with 2 🏈-sized breakfast burritos, for under $20.

The inside of this restaurant has a fairly small eating space, with tables & bar dining, which is not overly fancy. Their best attributes here are the delicious food they make, & their employees, who go the extra mile, to ensure their customers are happy.

The person who took my order was friendly, speedy, & good at her job. She quickly fielded a phone order, right before mine. Without hesitation, she transitioned into my order. My To-Go order came out fairly quickly, even though lots of people walked in the door, right before, & just after I did.

*Update 6/6/23

My wife & I came here for a late lunch. The counter guy was super friendly, & helpful, as I mulled over my options from the menu, that is posted overhead, behind the cash register.

I was considering a Carne Asada Burrito, but after talking with this gentleman, he swayed me away from that, & firmly in the direction of their $11.99 San Luis Burrito, which has tons of perfectly browned & tender Carnitas pork, a Chile Relleno, pockets of guacamole, & Pico De Gallo, in it! Let me just say, it was a very good choice!

The salsa bar area has all sorts of good stuff. My wife grabbed a small baggie of pickled carrots, done in the Spanish style Escabeche way. These were so tasty, not too hot, just right. These carrots were even better, dunked in their mild salsa. After we ran out of salsa, because plastic cups are tiny, we had to wait nearly 10 minutes, for a guy who was totally Bogarting this entire counter area, filling up baggie after baggie & cup after cup!

We started in on a basket of tortilla chips, which were still warm, when we were handed them. The chips were super crispy, warm & delicious. The salsa cups were tiny, to be honest, so you may just want to grab several. The mild salsa was super good.

Then our main entrees came out. My wife got a 2 Item Combination Plate-2 Chile Rellenos, Rice and Beans. This plate was different than the normal presentation, with shredded lettuce, & grated cheddar cheese, on top of these Chile Rellenos. Interestingly enough, the chile rellenos were topped with enchilada sauce, which is not my fave. I like a super flavorful Relleno Sauce, much better. The rellenos were cooked just right, though. They were stuffed with plenty of cheese. The verdict on these - not bad, but just not what we're both used to. The rice & beans were amazing!

The best, by far, was the $11.99 San Luis Burrito, which was killer! You get amazing flavor, from the slow cooked carnitas meat, of which there's an incredible amount packed within. You'll get this humongous, tightly rolled flour tortilla, rolled in burrito form, with generous pockets of guacamole within, as well as Pico De Gallo, plus a whole, batter-fried Chile Relleno, inside this monster. The best thing about this burrito, is how the tender carnitas meat was, plus San Luis Restaurant takes it 1 step further, griddle-searing the tasty meat, to put those crispy edges on it, plus how much of the delicious carnitas, they pack inside this burrito. It was most excellent, & between my wife & I, we could only eat a smidge over half of it, before being stuffed! This burrito is...

Located near the Ocean Vista business center, San Luis Mexican Food seems to cater especially to the staff in the area, offering a family-owned, authentic Mexican dining experience. It's a popular spot, especially for those craving traditional flavors reminiscent of Tijuana.

I tried their 3 Mini TJ Tacos, which offer a taste of the classic Tijuana taco style. I chose the Adobada flavor, and they did not disappoint! The tacos were generously filled with marinated pork, which, unlike the traditional cut-from-shelf meat, was more like a grounded pork blend. The tacos were packed with tender meat and topped with avocado, making them flavorful and satisfying. However, one downside is that the three tacos come in the same flavor—so if you want variety, you’ll have to order multiple servings.

Another highlight is the Tuesday special: Fish Tacos. The crispy fried tortillas held two pieces of battered fish, with a nice crunch and a hint of cabbage and mayo sauce, making it a great choice for those craving seafood.

The space is modest but cozy, tucked away on the corner of a busy road. Expect a line during peak hours, as it’s popular with locals. There is a small outside dining area which might be dog-friendly when dining outside.

Despite the possible wait, the food is definitely worth it—great for those looking for authentic Mexican flavors in a...

Came here last night and I was very surprised at how good to food and the value was. At first, I figured a burrito and a half plate of carne asada fries would be enough for me and my wife. let me tell you, we barley touched the fries because the portions we’re great! The burrito alone had us stuffed. They didn’t skimp and it was actually filled with the good stuff, not just rice and beans. We got the California burrito, 4.5/5 stars on food, 5/5 for value. If I had one gripe, it was that the salsa selection was good, but none of them were authentic or really good at all. The salsas provided were kind of diluted and not rich in flavor. The habanero one that ed almost like Cholula, so that was odd. But fortunately, the food spoke for itself.

Also, the horchata was very light in flavor and not creamy. I usually like it more sweet and creamy, but my wife liked...