Born on the Beach, Built to Last
Great Mex Grill started steps from the Balboa Pier in 2002 and never strayed far from what made it great: scratch-made food, honest prices, and a welcome that feels like home.
Great Mex Grill | Our Story
Started on the Balboa Peninsula
We opened steps from the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach — where hungry beachgoers needed a neighborhood Mexican grill they could count on.
Made Fresh, Every Single Day
Everything comes out of a real kitchen — the pico de gallo, the house salsas, the tamales, the champurrado. If it's on the plate, someone made it from scratch that morning.
A Menu for Everyone
From indulgent carnitas burritos to our Mexi-Lite lineup, there's something for every appetite — plus breakfast, margaritas, and micheladas.
Breakfast Burritos Before the Beach
Hearty breakfast burritos, eggs, and all the classics — we've been fueling early SoCal mornings since day one. Show up hungry.
Two Locations, One Promise
Newport Beach and Long Beach — different neighborhoods, same deal: great food, great prices, and people who are genuinely glad you walked in. Come see us.
