43 Best Taco Restaurants in Chula Vista

“I'm giving it 4 stars because lately, the tortillas taste OLD. Before the tacos were soft, not chewy. The tostadas were breakable and crunchy. Lately, they are not that breakable and crunchy. The service is excellent!

Wheelchair accessibility: They have both low tables with removable chairs and pub tables with stools. For a wheelchair or walker with a seat, you can just remove a chain.“

“I wanted to try this spot but now I am worried if I take my wife and kids to this restaurant they could be assaulted in the bathroom by te owner and the staff will stand and smile. Plus multiple reports of failing food safety, yikes.“

“Love this tiny pink cafe! Perfect for bff/sister brunch! We had the birria chilaquiles, cafe de olla, breakfast croissant and latte which we devoured. Also, had their crispy vegan chick'n before and it did not disappoint! I recommend that you call ahead because the wait can be long however its worth it!“

“Was recommended this place by my mom, and did not disappoint! everything was amazing! we tried the tacos de pastor, asada, chorizo, and volcan de carnaza (recommended to us by our server giovanni, who was amazing!) and the horchata de fresa also amazing. Everything about this place transports you to mexico, from the atmosphere, the music, the taste, and service. 10/10 👏👏“

“This unassuming establishment literally transports you to the wild west as soon as you enter. Everything from ceiling to floor is beautifully decorated!

We came for breakfast and you can tell a place is popular because there were already 2-3 other parties that got here as soon as it opened which is 8am! By 8:50AM, it was almost 95% full!

This is what we ordered:
-El Prieto Omelet (asada, camaron, chile california, queso, salsa chipotle and aguacate)
-Huevos Rancheros
-Chilaquiles Compadres (chilaquil verde y rojo con asada y pollo gratinados)
-Mole Enchilada
-Cafe de Olla

First of all, EVERYTHING we tried is phenomenal. Before you even order, you're given a basket with delicious Mexican pastries like conchas. I'm not exaggerating when I say that was one of the best conchas ive eaten.

Everything else had sooo much flavor.

The service is impeccable! You'll never run out of hot coffee because they make several rounds to ensure your cup is full.

Beautiful decor, amazing service, and delicious food! I am definitely coming back to this hidden gem!“

“super ricos los taquitos.. hoy tube la oportunidad de visitarlos...👋👍 deliss👍✔️“

“The Restaurant was called El Rinconcito, under new owner. We stopped here after a visit to Sesame Street Place, hoping to have some authentic Mexican food. We were not disappointed! Oh my, this place tastes like your authentic San Diego style Mexican food! Amazing meat, topped with some delicious flavorful salsas. I will definitely be back during our next vacation in town!“

“Very good place very good food and good customer service“

“This gem of a truck has the best surf and turf burritos in San Diego. The meat is juicy and tender + the combo of shrimp and chipotle sauce is amazing. I squeeze lime into every bite with their salsa habanera (it is HOT but delicious!). This place is easy to miss it as it is located in front of Pick Your Part but I look forward to coming back to eat.“

“I read the reviews for this place and I was curious to try it, being Mexican, I’ve never been too impressed by tacos in San Diego, there are good tacos but there’s always something better down south.

I am not someone that picks a place for the atmosphere, I go places for their food, if the atmosphere is good I might stay longer but if the food’s good I’ll come back.

Which is the case with this place, the food is so good that I would travel back from mexico just to eat their ribeye tacos.

I’ve read about people complaining about the atmosphere here, there are too used to fast food joints, this is how a real taqueria feels like, it’s rustic, not sterile, there’s ash from the charcoal flying and landing in the furniture out back, loud music, informal service. If you can’t deal with that, go get yourself some fast food instead, this might not be for everyone. But the food…

The food is worth it, not sterile uberclean plastic setting we tend to find this side of the wall, this feels authentic, and tastes like the best in Mexico. The quality of the raw materials ids the best I have seen, even in México. Could the setting be better? Who cares, the tacos are fantastic that’s all that counts.

Bravo to the owners, we wish you great success, and many years in business so that we may comeback many times.“

“I highly recommend Tacos El Vaquero! We had a hard time finding a good caterer for our reception that could fit our budget and needs. Tacos El Vaquero worked closely with us to ensure they could cater our event and meet our needs. A great vendor, and my guests were so happy with how delicious the tacos were. As a host, that’s what you want to hear! 10/10“

“Bomb ass tacos!!! Best tacos In California!!“

“Excellent taco shop in Chula Vista. It’s off the beaten path but worth it. I had regular crunchy tacos and they were delicious! My wife had the rolled tacos and they were also very good. Good beans and rice as well. Very good service. I would go back. Cash only, they have an ATM.“

“Too slow. Ridiculously slow.“

“delicious food, I recommend the cheese birria tacos and the papa panchos (carne asada fries). You will have plenty of other options those just happen to be my favorite:) clean resturant, the staff is super friendly.“

“ONE BITE = HEAVEN.
NOT KIDDING. And Friendly, Attentive staff.
We ordered a vampiro de carne asada, mulita y poblano taster. ALL
PERFECTION!
I rarely order meat @ restaurants because usually it's rubber at restaurants. But NOT here. Here it is perfect. Generous sides given= pepino, raddish, limes. Perfect salsa roja. See my pictures! I had to eat in my car, please excuse the background. This place makes you feel like you are dining in heaven though. ?

I wish I could eat at Taqueria El Poblano every day. ?“

“Our go to spot for authentic delicious Mexican cuisine. Birria tacos and caldos always hit it the spot. Don’t get me started on the Raspados. Stop by give a shout to long time chef Alfredo & the Raspado mixologist Daniel“

“As close to ensenada seafood without crossing the border 😎 Excellent“

“Good Food And Good Customer Service“

“Great customer service ! Tacos are delicious ! Friendly staff and Bartender Julio makes the best balance mix drinks . Drink are not to strong just right how they should be.“

“Interesting experience. The food is 5 stars. Getting the food highly inefficient and we almost left. Any efficiency study will tell you that 1 line and sending out the order to the crew will be faster every time. It was almost like watching 6 separate kitchens work again one another. The carnitas, asada, and stripe were so good. Raise the prices by $1 and get the kitchen to work together and you could see a great benefit to what you have started. Props to the kitchen crew.“

“Absolutely love Tacos El Pablanos in Chula Vista! Every visit has been a delight, with their carne asada tacos being simply amazing. The mulitas are another highlight, packed with flavor and always fresh. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making each dining experience enjoyable. After more than 10 trips, I can confidently say the quality and taste remain consistently top-notch. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for delicious, authentic tacos! ?✨“

“I am not going to lie but those Birria quesa-tacos and the consomé uff hit on the spot ???????????????? best birria!!! The service is perfect, they treat you really well, This my new to go spot when I am craving birria 10/10.

Parking: Is next to a store so. He has a lot a parking. You will not struggle for parking“

“yummy Birria amazing customer service 10/10 super recommended xolo tacos“

“The best tacos hands down! Visited in Chula Vista, CA! 🤤“

“It's dangerous to have this good of food so close to home. Definitely detrimental to those trying to fight off that quarantine weight. The goal is to try the whole menu.ETA: 7/21/2023 they have kept up their quality and today we got some carne asada fries and a burrito. All was amazing!“

“exelente servicio mis mejores deseos saludos prieto“

“Birria Ramon lord the best I’ve had yet and I’ve tried a lot of places 🥰💋“

“The birria is so good! I’ve tried several places in Imperial Valley, San Diego and Chula Vista and this is the best birria I’ve had. The only bad thing about this place is that they do not have a changing table for babies, so I had to change my baby on the floor.

Parking: There is only two parking spaces. You have to park on the street.“

“I ordered the Carne asada fries (my go to) and they're the same taste every time! Fries, guacamole, cheese, sour cream. I ask for salsa Verde, it's my favorite from this place.

For those that complain about the asada fries, go back and ask IN THE MOMENT for the staff to remake it! Don't be a baby on here ?

As for customer service, there's one lady who seems to be in a bad attitude majority of the time. Doesn't really seem she wants to be there but that's not my problem! I'm here for the food, not the workers lol.“

“Me encantan los tacos y las micheladas“

“I enjoyed a nice breakfast from this taco lounge. I had the ham and eggs break burrito which also came with beans, cheese, and fries, but I axed the fries. Not a fan of fries inside burritos for $10.99 plus tax. All their burritos come with a small side of rice and crispy tortilla chips.

The breakfast burrito was very good. It was average size and came nicely filled with all the ingredients. I liked that they used a thicker variety of ham. The eggs were well scrambled and the beans were tasty. The burrito came on a good quality buttery flour tortilla.

The side of rice was very good. The rice had a good loose texture and great flavor. The tortilla chips were crispy and lightly seasoned. They were good at eating with red hot sauce.

The service was quite friendly and welcoming. They offer a good amount of seating inside and outside. Good breakfast!“

“Best Cabeza tacos in San Diego and probably all of southern California TBH! I could eat a million of these tacos!
Everything I've had from here is super bomb! And unlike other taco trucks this one has tables, chairs, and a good selection of Jarritos sodas.
Keep doing what you do and I'm a keep coming back for more!!! Thank you!“

“We love the Taco Lounge. We have been coming here for a year or two now. Their dark hot sauce is amazing. It’ll do the trick if you like spicy. I usually order the portobello burrito and when you dine in you get rice and chips. So good and always so fresh. My wife love the carne asada tacos. Service is always very friendly.“

“Great food and drinks. Mariachis were great.“

“Nice customer service & very friendly employees. Thank u 😊“

“Jack in the Box is a fast food chain that offers a variety of menu items, including burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and fries. They are also known for their unique breakfast items, such as the Jumbo Jack and the Ultimate Cheese Omelet Sandwich.I recently had the opportunity to try their Sourdough Jack burger and their curly fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful, and the sourdough bun was soft and chewy. The curly fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside. I also enjoyed their milkshakes, which are thick and creamy.Overall, I was very impressed with Jack in the Box. The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and tasty meal.“

“I haven't been on the west coast for 3 years and Jack in the box amazed me with their burger today! I just want to show y'all how beautiful this burger is! Presentation is on point and taste on par with how it looks. Props to the staff making these burgers! The patties are thick compared to other fast food chain out there. Although I didn't get my curly fries it's still delicious. They've added new menus too since I last ate at JITB.“

“recomiendo el combo 12 muy deliciosisimo 🍔🍟🥤👍🏼😅“

“delicious food, I recommend the cheese birria tacos and the papa panchos (carne asada fries). You will have plenty of other options those just happen to be my favorite:) clean resturant, the staff is super friendly.“

“This Jack in the Box is small but there are a few tables to sit at comfortably inside and outside, although lately it's been cold and windy in the evenings. They are very fast and kind. I really appreciate it when I need a quick bite to eat!“

“Muy cómodo Me encanta disfruto mucho“