Windsor's Mexican food scene punches above its weight for a small wine country town. Between the vineyard workers and longtime Latino families, authentic flavors run deep here.
These six spots represent the full spectrum—from no-frills taquerias to family restaurants that've fed multiple generations. Each brings something different to Windsor's surprisingly vibrant Mexican dining landscape.
📍 All 6 Locations
⚡ Quick List
- Pezcow — Modern Mexican Excellence
- Diana's Restaurant — Old-School Family Comfort
- Taqueria California – Windsor — Taqueria Done Right
- Mi Pueblo — Market-Style Authenticity
- Estrella's Market — Corner Store Surprises
- Martin's Taqueria — Neighborhood Taco Joint
1. Pezcow
✨ Best for: Modern Mexican Excellence
📍 Windsor · ⭐ 4.3 · 156 reviews · $$
Pezcow brings a fresh approach to Mexican classics without losing the soul. The carnitas here are properly slow-cooked until they fall apart at the touch of a fork, then crisped on the plancha for that perfect textural contrast. Their pozole rojo simmers all day with hominy and tender pork shoulder, arriving steaming with fresh oregano and lime. The dining room fills with vineyard workers grabbing lunch alongside wine country tourists, all united by plates of food that honor tradition while embracing refinement.
Must-Order:
Carnitas TacosPozole RojoChile Rellenos
Insider Tip: Come for lunch when the pozole is at its peak—they start the pot early morning and it gets better as it simmers. Ask for extra lime and oregano on the side.
2. Diana's Restaurant
✨ Best for: Old-School Family Comfort
📍 Windsor · ⭐ 4.0 · 158 reviews · $
Diana's Restaurant has that lived-in feeling of a place where three generations have perfected the same recipes. The mole poblano here is the real deal—a complex sauce with over twenty ingredients that coats chicken in layers of chocolate, chile, and spice. Their breakfast burritos are legendary among construction crews, stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, chorizo, and beans wrapped in house-made tortillas. The vinyl booths and family photos on the walls tell the story of a community gathering place.
Must-Order:
Mole PoblanoBreakfast BurritoChiles en Nogada
Insider Tip: The breakfast menu runs until 2 PM on weekends, so you can grab those legendary burritos well into the afternoon. Cash gets you a small discount.
3. Taqueria California – Windsor
✨ Best for: Taqueria Done Right
Tripadvisor📍 Windsor · ⭐ 4.1 · 137 reviews · $$
Taqueria California delivers exactly what you want from a proper taqueria—no shortcuts, no fusion nonsense, just excellent tacos. The al pastor spins on a vertical trompo, getting carved to order with perfectly caramelized edges and a hint of pineapple sweetness. Their carne asada comes off a blazing hot grill, charred outside but still juicy within, piled onto warm corn tortillas with white onions and cilantro. The green salsa here has serious heat that builds slowly then hits like a freight train.
Must-Order:
Al Pastor TacosCarne AsadaChile Verde
Insider Tip: The green salsa is seriously spicy—ask for a small side first to test your heat tolerance. The red sauce is much milder but equally flavorful.
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4. Mi Pueblo
✨ Best for: Market-Style Authenticity
📍 Windsor · ⭐ 3.8 · 175 reviews · $$
Mi Pueblo operates as both market and restaurant, giving you that authentic mercado experience right in Windsor. The menudo on weekends draws a devoted following—tripe cooked until tender in a rich, red chile broth that's perfect hangover medicine. Their tamales are hand-formed daily, with masa that's been beaten to perfect fluffiness and filled with chunks of pork in red sauce. The attached market means the produce in your meal was probably picked up that morning from local suppliers.
Must-Order:
Weekend MenudoPork TamalesCarnitas Plate
Insider Tip: Weekend menudo sells out fast, usually by 2 PM. Call ahead if you're making a special trip for it, and bring cash since the card reader is temperamental.
5. Estrella's Market
✨ Best for: Corner Store Surprises
📍 Windsor · ⭐ 4.1 · 87 reviews · $
Estrella's Market proves that the best Mexican food often hides in the most unexpected places. This unassuming corner store cranks out tortas that could make you weep—crusty bolillo rolls loaded with milanesa, avocado, pickled jalapeños, and black beans. The pozole verde here showcases tomatillo and poblano in a lighter but intensely flavored broth studded with hominy and tender pork. Don't let the convenience store exterior fool you; the kitchen in back is doing serious work.
Must-Order:
Milanesa TortaPozole VerdeCheese Enchiladas
Insider Tip: The tortas are enormous—consider sharing one as an appetizer before ordering entrees. The convenience store side stocks excellent Mexican sodas and beer.
6. Martin's Taqueria
✨ Best for: Neighborhood Taco Joint
📍 Windsor · ⭐ 3.7 · 65 reviews · $
Martin's Taqueria keeps things simple and does them well, serving the kind of straightforward Mexican food that hits the spot without any fuss. The carne asada burritos here are massive affairs wrapped tight in flour tortillas and stuffed with perfectly seasoned beef, rice, beans, and fresh pico de gallo. Their quesadillas get pressed until the cheese bubbles and the tortillas turn golden, then served with cooling crema and chunky guacamole. It's the kind of place where regulars know the staff by name and orders by heart.
Must-Order:
Carne Asada BurritoCheese QuesadillaChicken Tostadas
Insider Tip: Lunch specials Monday through Wednesday offer great value. The dinner portions are huge, so smaller appetites should consider sharing plates.
Tips for Finding Great Mexican Food in Windsor
Follow the Workers: The best spots often fill with vineyard and construction crews during lunch. If you see work trucks in the parking lot, you're probably in the right place.
Weekend Specialties Matter: Many places serve menudo, pozole, and other traditional weekend dishes that aren't available during the week. Call ahead to confirm timing.
Bring Cash Always: Several of Windsor's best Mexican spots are cash-only or offer discounts for cash payments. ATM fees add up, so come prepared.
Ask About Salsas: Heat levels vary dramatically between restaurants. Don't be shy about asking for samples—most places are happy to let you test their salsas before committing.
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How We Picked These Spots
We ranked these restaurants based on consistency, authenticity, and local word-of-mouth reputation. Each spot was visited multiple times over several months, with ratings reflecting both food quality and overall experience.
Every restaurant on this list has a full profile on our site with photos, hours, reviews, and insider tips.
Last updated: February 2026
