Best Mexican | Best Restaurant - Salinas
Villa Azteca
157 Main St., Salinas
(831) 256-2669, villaazteca.com
Villa Azteca gets double-billing as both the best restaurant in Salinas and the best Mexican in the county. It’s quite an honor to master this balancing act, but it’s easy to see how the crowd is under Villa Azteca’s spell. From lunch to dinner to Sunday’s all-day brunch, the kitchen puts an inventive spin on traditional Mexican cuisine. Entertain your taste buds with staples like guacamole and fresh mango, lobster enchiladas with creamy squash blossom sauce and chile rellano with shrimp and handmade tortillas. Don’t skip the finale, a mouthwatering selection of desserts and drinks.