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Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nanaimo

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Jalapenos Mexican Food
88/100 (1400 ratings)
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Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Fajitas
Beef
Tapas
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Spanish
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Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the..."
Austin Jeng
"We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went..."
Weslie Gould
"Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service..."
Dean Schilling
"A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from..."
Aswathy Suresh
"Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even..."
Rita Rodriguez
Penny's Palapa
85/100 (842 ratings)
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Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Oyster
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Halibut
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Shrimp
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Best nachos ever! My son and I took my wife there for her birthday. We ordered the nachos with the achiote pork. The 3 of us couldn't finish it...."
Kevin C
"The food was very good, although I couldn't try the tortilla soup because it arrived a little late. the service was..."
AGUILA AMERICA
"Fantastic service & such beautiful scenery. This lovely spot by the water is definitely worth checking out + the staff were super friendly about us..."
Lg Hammer
"Unique & wonderful experience on a floating restaurant in the harbour. Excellent quality food, and friendly prompt service here. Chicken..."
Drew Carlisle
"A great meal. Beautiful being on the water. Usual fare. A little pricy, but your paying for the vibe. Great crew. Food is delicious. Not sure if they..."
jim bo
"Great place to stop for lunch after walking the seawall. Delicious and large sized nachos, beers and a dog-friendly patio! Plus they have vegan..."
Sarah Fletcher
"Me and my boyfriend love to eat here, they always have the most amazing and friendly servers, who are always happy to tend to all of your needs or..."
Kenzie
"Beautiful place with really nice food and amazing staff.I had the chipotle chicken wrap and it was really filling. The staff were..."
Ar Kh
Tacomania
83/100 (134 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Mexican
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
83/100 (1061 ratings)
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Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
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Mexican
Seating
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Mid-range
"Lovely little spot. Has a nice patio area which was dog friendly. I got a couple of tacos and jalapeno poppers. All were fresh and delicious!..."
Svea Poulsen (Sveava)
"This was my go to place when I was a student at VIU. The staff and the mexican chef are very polite. They have a wide array of Authentic Mexican..."
Anish Ahuja
"The food is nice, the drinks are great, the patio is chill; buuuut, the service isn’t very friendly, and the food is slow. Some items on the menu..."
Michael
"Love the food there! Got free chips and salsa as a starter, tacos are gluten-free and you can get a side of rice & beans (it's a lot). They also have..."
Sabrina Fechter
"The food here is amazing! Our family absolutely loved the street tacos and other dishes here. By far, the best mexican dishes we've had. Priced..."
May Chiu
"We ordered lunch for our biweekly staff lunch - food for 15 people. Everything was absolutely perfect. We had the food delivered and everything..."
Kaylie Broome
"The food from Baby Salsa transported me back to Mexico! The chips and salsa were divine. The pork quesadilla was delicious and the fish tacos were..."
Cynthia Su
"Very pleased to be able to leave a review for Dianne, Rhonda and staff. Fabulous food, excellent service for a large staff order. We will definitely..."
Nanaimo Honda
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
83/100 (1207 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Pork
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Quick service even when sitting outside in the patio. It was a quiet late friday lunch. Portions were generous and had a good dining..."
J-doug131
"Awesome!! Food was fantastic. Tasty and generous portions. Service was top notch. We will definitely be back whenever we come through Nanaimo...."
Ingrid Vaughan
"Always enjoyable. Food has been consistently fresh and tasty. Never a complaint from my young kids. Been here with family about a dozen..."
Nazz
"This is by far the best Mexican cuisine in town. Whether you are just getting some street tacos or sitting down for a big dinner, you wont be..."
Jordan Philip
"UP - Lots of bang for your buck! I got myself a snapper taco (halibut was out) and it was excellent. Perhaps just as good as Tacofino. Rice and beans..."
Mahoyvan
"Gourmet Mexican food with fresh ingredients, an amazing eating experience. The dishing are created using freshest ingredients. The chef makes every..."
Edward Peck
"Best Mexican in Town. I'm not sure why "Gina's" gets the hype, because I think Baby Salsa's is MUCH better! Maybe Gina's has the better..."
Cassanda
"Authentic Mexico. By far the best Mexican restaurant I've visited in Nanaimo. Friendly wait staff, most from Mexico who will teach you a few words of..."
JoAnne Freelund
"Good food, had some nachos and tacos. Nachos were fresh with. Lits of fresh tasty topping. Salsa was great.service was ok, just needs a little..."
Bman
"I went to Baby Salsa for the first time tonight. I had the Santa Fe Chicken Burrito and it was great. My boyfriend has been there twice now and has..."
Moonlightknitter
"Mexican Review. I AM a real Mexican girl, so I feel well qualified to determine the authenticity of the food. it ́s just a little funny to read some..."
Mexican Girl
"Great service, delicious food.. The haters on here don't know what good Mexican food..."
Bill Goy
"Owner response to Louisa. Hi Louisa - just to clarify, I have told my story dozens of times, which is that I travelled to Mexico from Saskatchewan..."
D
"Really Enjoyed it. Tried Baby Salsa after a few recommendations. Really enjoyed the meal! I had Flautas de Pollo, which was a generous serving. The..."
Allie
"What a great gem! Drove by many times stopped in for lunch and had a great shrimp quesadillas..."
Stacy
"Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken quesadillas. The food tasted really fresh, nothing store bought. The chips and salsa to start was great as well...."
Aaron
"I loved it. I have beer here twice and was impressed both times. This is by far a restaurant worth returning to. La Cubana sandwich is to die for...."
Foodlover
"Authentic!. Went with a friend from Mexico and she can vouch for the authenticity of this place. Salsa and warm chips on the table as soon as you sit..."
Likespice
"Ok food but is it worth it?. I visit Baby Salsa after many people told me how amazing it was. The restaurant has good ambience, it looks clean and..."
Muschio
"Great Food and Great Service. The food was great.I loved the fish in the soft taco and the stuffed jalepeno peppers. The waitress was very friendly..."
Michael Deraiche
"Amazing food! Service was wonderful too. The whole family enjoyed their meals. Try the Jalapeño appetizer, it..."
Murray Garland
"Finally... a Good Restaurant in Harewood!. We went for dinner last night and were pleasantly surprised!Buzzing atmosphere, friendly waitstaff,..."
Melcadden
"Street Tacos are the real stars here. Try them ALL! The Pastor and Pork carnitas are Amy’s favourites, both with great seasoning and tender..."
Cakes And Amy
"Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the..."
Austin Jeng
"We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went..."
Weslie Gould
"Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service..."
Dean Schilling
"A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from..."
Aswathy Suresh
"Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even..."
Rita Rodriguez
Baby Salsa Express
82/100 (661 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Vegan Option: YesI eat here a lot because they've got lots of vegetarian options and are vegan friendly, but honestly, the food is just OK...."
Vegetarian Foodie
"Friendly place to come grab food. The cashiers engage in conversation and go the extra mile. I enjoyed this fresh food take out on Terminal Ave for..."
Susan Klaws
"Delicious food at a reasonable price. Great place for the fresh ingredients and fast service. Forgot to take pictures! Also, take out was in..."
Patricia V.
"This is where my wife and I go when we don't feel like cooking and it's Saturday night and it's a long wait to go to a sit-down restaurant so we..."
christopher Sorensen
Tacotime Woodgrove Mall
73/100 (408 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mexican
Sit down
"Stop! It's Taco Time. I love Mexican and quick food. So I adore this place. Combinaing some of my favorite things is an easy win in my books. Food..."
Daniel Arndt
"Thank you for bringing back the self-service red sauce pump! I can finally pour my own amount of red sauce and not have to be forced into using the..."
BC Food Adventures
"Excellent food and service, our families favourite..."
Margie Williams
"First time ever ordering from T.T. was Thru Skip the Dishes and also ever eating from Taco Time. We ordered Chicken Burritos with the chicken, rice,..."
Annie Watters
"I love Taco Time’s products, fresh ingredients and healthier choices than many other fast foods. I understand that the foods are prepared with..."
Sylvia Trang Pham
"I don’t come here very often but the man with glasses that works the front has to be the most pleasant person I’ve ever..."
Cameron Chevrette
"I have always Loved Taco Time ever since I was a kid. I found it to be a much better quality than Taco Bell, and maybe a little healthier too. This..."
Brian Kates (Big B)
"What is not to love about this location. Super friendly staff that offered to answer any questions while we decided. After we placed our order we..."
Fraser House
"Every Tuesday I go here for the Tacos and they are always so delicious, the customer service is absolutely amazing as well from the..."
Les Girard
"Delicious as always! Staff is always friendly and maybe the best thing... they still have Lime Crush pop! I always eat here when we come through..."
Moira Coward
"The food was delivered to me so quickly...but was fresh, flavorful and gluten free :) I highly recommend the beef taco bowl it had everything -..."
Grad Parent Council Admin
"Excellent. Super clean with a nice selection of shops. The food court is ok but needs more variety. Nice clean washrooms. Always worth a stop on the..."
Chris Savard
"Taco time is great. Taco Bell sucks. Other taco places cost you an arm and leg. And I'm kind of attached to..."
S.G. Warren
"always friendly!! quick and..."
Fiona Duperron
"Great food. Way better than Taco Bell. Mexifries..."
Vern Wittal
"Doesn't charge to have to switch out due to allergies. Great staff. Always feels..."
Liz Johnston
"The burritos in this place are so addictive. Same with their hot..."
Steve Levington
"..."
Frojo
Gina's Mexican Cafe
72/100 (3042 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Halibut
Prawns
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Ceviche
Sit down
Mexican
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It has been 10 years since last visit. Maybe it's a little bit too late to make a review for this place. It is the best Mexican or Canadian Mexican..."
Lam Ko
"Been coming here for 28 years - consistently great food and good service - there is a reason they have been around for over 30 years. Probably..."
Dylan Corfield
"UP - Lots of really good food with decent prices in a nice little house.DOWN - Indoor seating can get warm on hot days but maybe that adds..."
Mahoyvan
"Hidden gem! This place is great, they have delicious fresh salsa, great drinks, nice atmosphere. It's simple and plain, not dressy at all but the..."
EllieTheBrit
"Island Mexican. Had been here before. It is a good road stop for a filling plate of Mexican..I had Enchiladas and it was a sizable portion. House..."
Pepperman
"Classic. Gina's is a classic nanaimo establishment. Id say its more (canadian) Tex-Mex than authentic Mex. Its not cheap, but you get huge portions..."
JeromeBeEatin
"I had a great meal here at a reasonable price. Funky decor. Good menu. Friendly..."
Don Jensen
"Good Ol' Ginas. This is the go to place for unfussy tex-mex food especially if you want good portions and very colourful environment. Tacky/ festive,..."
Goo
"Gina's Genius Food. I am a huge fan of mexican food and needless to say, this place takes the gold! There was wonderful service and a wide variety of..."
EtherealJess
"Fun Place. Great spot, lots of fun. A bit overpriced and certainly not authentic but OK. Service is good, setting is great. We go at least once a..."
ChefMom
"Funky local spot I was recommended. 5 mins from ferry. Great food well priced good portions. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. I will go..."
Michael Robinson
"Large portions, consistent, and friendly..."
Kimberly Robinson
"It's pretty good. I've been here a number of times over the years, more recently this summer my girlfriend and I decided to trip up island for the..."
Tdc
"What a pleasant surprise! So good! Reasonably priced too. Yummy salsa and corn. Cheese quesadilla is delish! Ditto the chicken soft tacos, chicken..."
Karen McCullough
"Can't get enough.... This place is so good it's unbelievable. Outstanding. Absolutely my favorite place to eat in Nanaimo. Great atmosphere and such..."
J
"Cute place. I loved the food I ate here, and the decor was awesome as..."
Katherine Paige
"Fiesta!. My favourite Mexican restaurant. Completely worth the drive for me, and a fun time is always had. Best enjoyed with friends, otherwise,..."
Seatosky
"Good Food!. I ate here for lunch despite the bad reviews. I ordered the fish tacos, and I was blown away! I've never eaten Mexican food like this..."
MisterDespair
"Daaaaaaamn Gina!. GIna's has always been a Nanaimo staple and all these years later continues to provide solid Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. On..."
Glorified Glutton
"Good Times with Family and Friends. I Bring my family and friends to Gina's whenever I am visiting Nanaimo.Love..."
Leslie Callow Erdman
"I had passed by this restaurant last year while walking around the downtown area. . .but did not stop in till last night. All I can say is that it is..."
Following Flavour
"Cute place, nice view. My wife and I love Mexican food, so while we travel, we are always on the lookout for a new place. Gina's got decent reviews,..."
Doug Hilton
"Fun fare. Eaten there several times. the food is good (for a campy mexican place). service is hit and miss (but mostly miss). Shrimp flutas are the..."
Knferris
"Fun & Funky. If it's a fancy fine dining experience you're looking then Gina's is probably NOT for you. (What mexican restaurant is?) BUT if you're..."
Hungryguy
"Great atmosphere with amazing quesadillas! It's the place to go for mexican food in Nanaimo for..."
Sigrid Grosseth
"Well.... We went to Gina's on a recommendation from a co-worker on a trip to Nanaimo. It is a super cute little place, which would be obvious to..."
Ghostlove
"Great food, large portions, and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Loved the shrimp..."
Kimberly
"Gina's is a fun place to go with good food and lots of it. However, I wouldn't really call it Mexican, more like Tex-Mex. They have typical tacos,..."
FOOD-imo
"Great place!. I always get the Don Juan (basically an omlette quesidilla; eggs, cheese, and veggies inside a tortilla shell) - total comfort food :)..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"Love the food and the atmosphere. Tons of charm, friendly staff. I just wish I lived in Nanaimo so I could go..."
Joanne
"My husband and I love to eat here. Our favorite dish is the fish tacos. The staff is always fiendly and service is..."
Dani
"Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the..."
Austin Jeng
"We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went..."
Weslie Gould
"Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service..."
Dean Schilling
"A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from..."
Aswathy Suresh
"Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even..."
Rita Rodriguez
Taco Bell
70/100 (744 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Tacotime Woodgrove Mall
70/100 (185 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"I love Taco Time’s products, fresh ingredients and healthier choices than many other fast foods. I understand that the foods are prepared with..."
UCGHEHOI
"Update 5/5: After reaching out to head office. It's great to see them take my review seriously and use it to educate the franchisee. I will continue..."
BC Food Adventures
"I have always Loved Taco Time ever since I was a kid. I found it to be a much better quality than Taco Bell, and maybe a little healthier too. This..."
Brian Kates (Big B)
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