Bold Mexican flavors meet warm, family-run hospitality.
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant offers vibrant Mexican cuisine in Bakersfield's 716 21st St. Diners praise exceptional food and welcoming service, with standout pastor and steak tacos and an authentic atmosphere, ranging from chicken tacos to shrimp ajo. Guests describe it as family-run hospitality, with Pepe and the crew making guests feel like family. The menu includes a vegetarian section and well-balanced margaritas, plus a small outdoor seating area.
716 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
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Crispy beef, chicken, and steak tacos al pastor with pineapple, served fresh with house-made salsa.
Signature guava margaritas with optional extra shots, plus a selection of cocktails, beer, and tequila.
Dedicated vegetarian menu and seafood dishes like shrimp ajo and ceviche, all made with fresh ingredients.
Generous portions perfect for sharing, in a cozy indoor or outdoor setting with a welcoming, family-run vibe.
Available for events and on-the-go meals, offering our popular combos and specialties.
Overall rating
Hunan Rostomyan
Exceptional food and service. Those pastor tacos were perfect. Will be coming back
Paul Liebrand
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant: My Three-Night Love Affair with Bakersfield’s Best Tacos Landed in Bakersfield for work, asked the Marriott front desk where to eat, and they basically handed me a winning lottery ticket. “Nuestro Mexico,” they said. Night 1: Eased in with the crispy two-item combo (beef taco + chicken taco). Crunch so loud my coworker thought I was eating potato chips. Life-changing. Night 2 & 3: Full taco degeneracy achieved with the Steak Tacos Al Pastor. Perfectly marinated steak, that magical pineapple crown, and a sauce that hits like a friendly slap from your tía. Spicy enough to wake you up, not enough to call 911. Paired it with a guava margarita (extra shot, because I’m a professional). Tastes like someone bottled paradise and added tequila. By night three, Pepe (the absolute king running the place) had clocked us as the out-of-town regulars we’d shamelessly become. On our way out he surprised us with a mountain of deep-fried ice cream on the house. I considered proposing on the spot. This is family-run hospitality on steroids. Pepe and the crew make you feel like you just walked into your favorite cousin’s kitchen. Warm chips, salsa with personality, and vibes that hug you harder than your abuela. If you’re anywhere near Bakersfield and skip Nuestro Mexico, just turn in your taste buds. They’re clearly broken. 11/10, already inventing reasons to come back. P.S. Guava margarita + extra shot. You’ll thank me when you’re in flavor heaven.
Leslie Iacono
So happy we finally stopped in. 10/10. Service was great, everyone was checking in, bringing drinks, clearing plates. The restaurant is small and they have small outdoor area. Menu was delicious. They have a whole vegetarian section, excellent margaritas. We all left full and happy.
Hailey Piper
OMG! The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Loved the authentic atmosphere. Definitely had to take some leftovers because these portions were too good!!!
Eric Mork
M family felt like Mexican tonight and after looking at Google reviews, we picked this place……and glad we did. We all loved our meal. Just delicious. My wife had the chicken tacos and thought they were some of the best she has ever had. I had a bite and they were so good. My son had the trio of enchiladas. While all three were tasty, the verde one was streaking good. My other son had the steak tacos and loved them. I had the shrimp ajo dish. The garlic and spices were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed my choice. Oh, we started with the shrimp ceviche app and we really enjoyed that too. Give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed.
