Best Trendy Table Hotspots Mexican Restaurants in Walnut Creek
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
5 Tacos & Beers
Handmade tortillas and a beer program built for taco pairing.
Notable Picks
8.4
Downtown taquería pairing handmade tortillas with rotating regional taco styles and a solid beer list. Weekday happy hour keeps prices friendly without sacrificing scratch execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos, Taco Gobernador (shrimp), Al pastor street tacos
What makes it special: Handmade tortillas and a beer program built for taco pairing.
#2
LITA
8.3
Modern Latin-Caribbean restaurant brings Miami's diverse art scene to downtown Walnut Creek with vibrant interiors and bold flavors. The oxtail tacos and jerk chicken showcase Caribbean traditions while the cocktail program features tropical creations like the Chica-LITA flight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Tacos, Jerk Chicken, Ceviche Trio
What makes it special: Miami-inspired Caribbean vibes in downtown Walnut Creek
8.1
Family-run kitchen a block off Locust with scratch sauces, birria, and a weekday happy hour. The room is intimate enough for relaxed catch-ups while tacos and cocktails stay front and center.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos with consomé, Enchiladas tinga (as a taco add-on night), Fresh guacamole with warm chips
What makes it special: Scratch-made moles and birria anchor a true taco-friendly HH.
#4
Bar Camino
8.0
Modern Latin restaurant puts fresh twists on Mexican-Latin favorites with California influences, from skirt steak ranchero to refined king salmon with plantains. The reverse happy hour Thursday through Saturday from 8pm until close extends the evening with discounted drinks and snacks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queso Fundido, Quesabirria Tacos, Enchiladas Suiza
What makes it special: Reverse happy hour extends late-night dining with deals