43 Best Taco Restaurants in Chula Vista

“As a local, among all the taco places I tried in San Diego, I’m certain that this place is the best. Don’t want to compare specifically here with other famous taco places in SD, but this place is the most similar to tacos I tried in Mexico. The tacos were made with extremely fresh ingredients and they were super tasty. Service is also very good! FYI, I went there in a perfect time like 4pm and there was so wait, but I saw the line was getting long when we existed around 5pm. Controversially, I personally have thought SD does not actually that many good taquerias (I think LA is much better) but I’m glad I finally found a very good one here“

“I frequent this taqueria at least every other week; if I could, I would daily. The food is always incredible, you can't go wrong with the taco de adobada or torta adobada. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive. One time they noticed I got shorted a taco before I did and gave me an additional taco. I didn't even ask for that, they were just nice. The music is always a vibe when you choose to dine in. Definitely a 10/10 experience every time.“

“Had some for Takeout and it was The Best Menudo 😋EVER😋 Authentic Guadalajara Receipe 🇲🇽✏️📃🔪🥣🥄. Perfect Broth, Soft Hominy and the Meat Melts in your Mouth🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟, goin back there ASAP with Friends who love Menudo but we can never find anywhere decent 😔, Until Now 🌟🤪🌟 . Staff is very Friendly and Caring.“

“This is a great place to eat. The Western vibe is awesome and the service is pretty good. Not amazing, but pretty good. Waiters and waitresses are attentive, but when it gets busy, it takes them a little longer to come back around to you. They just hired a new waitress, so hopefully this has changed. The food is great though. It's my buddy's and mine spot to get a fish taco or quesa taco after a good mountain bike ride.“

“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 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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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 been following Chris and his dad before they got this taco truck for a few years now, glad to see them still going strong. They have some bomb tijuana style tacos. I like to get the asada and adobada tacos. My friend is obsessed with their asada papa loca (baked potato). I haven't tried it but I will order that next time. Don't forget the habanero onions and the chiles/cebollas toreados, So good! P.s. Check their Instagram to see when they are open because sometimes they do special events and I've shown up and they are not here because I forgot to check if they were there.“

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

“Too slow. Ridiculously slow.“

“The Birria tacos and horchata are always great, and the staff is always very friendly and professional. Very tender and juicy tacos, very flavorful and always delicious. The sodas are very good as well.“

“If you're really hungry get the Carne asada Chimichanga fried Large burrito.!! It's Very Good. Will fill you up... So Large hard to eat in your car. You have to eat with a fork and knife. Because guacamole and sour cream all over it. It's Good.!!! Time for a nap now 😂“

“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“

“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.“

“exelente servicio mis mejores deseos saludos prieto“

“Tacos Tía Juana has the best tacos in the Chula Vista area! If you’re looking for something that truly tastes like home ( just like Tijuana ) this is the spot. The handmade tortillas are incredible, and their adobada is hands‑down the best. You really get what you pay for: quality, flavor, and tradición.
Their aguas frescas are super refreshing and delicious. This is a family‑owned business, and you can see the hard work and love they put into every single taco.
A must‑try for anyone craving authentic, home-style Mexican food!“

“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! 🤤“

“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. ?“

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

“Good Food And Good Customer Service“

“The birria tacos here were absolutely delicious.. super fresh, flavorful, I really loved them and would definitely come back for the taste alone. The only downside is that I wish they were a bit more generously filled with meat. If they were more stuffed, this place would easily be a 10/10 for me!“

“Me encantan los tacos y las micheladas“

“One of the most consistent spots in East Chula Vista. Cali burrito is bomb with the perfect distribution of fries and meat. The tacos are solid since the tortillas are made by hand. My last few visits I walked in and ordered food to go and it was ready super quick.“

“This is my go to place for tacos de asada and I love them. The only thing we’ve noticed is that it’s not very clean in the bathroom and the eating area walls. There were alot of like fruit flies in the bathroom and it was dirty. The walls where the tables are have food stains. Appears to be when people are eating and it splashes food or they sneeze/cough. Maybe wipe them down more often and even paint. Hopefully it’s not a reflection of the kitchen. Makes you wonder if there’s certain insects in the back or rodents . 😳“

“San diego has a great food truck. After the rodeo, it hit perfectly. 2 regular tacos de asada and al pastor with 1 of tripas. Bomb. Came all hooked up, salsa, onions, cilantro guacamole, delicious. Tripas was reqlly good as well but I prefer them crunchy.
The quesa tacos were bomb also. There was al pastor fries and and birria tacos. I will definitely go back. The pricing was a bit much but it was worth it.
Parking is not the best, so get there early.
The staff was nice and hospitable. Many more choices.“

“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.“

“I Actually Came Here On A Recommendation From My Family Members. Oh Yeah Came In For A Bowl Of Menudo, Taco & A Ice Cold Drink. I Definitely Wasn't Disipoionted. I Had A Big Bowl Of The Most Delicious Menudo And A Beef Taco. Yup Had A Large Ice Cold Cup Of Pineapple Water. I Also Had A Very Delicious Chocolate Tres Leches Cake.I Definitely Recommend This Authentic Mexican Restaurant 💯. Yup The Family Who Run This Restaurant Are Very Hard Working & Treat You Like Family. I Know They Will Serve You The Best Mexican Food In Chula Vista.“

“The food was excellent, and the coffee was great. The birria was amazing—full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The service was outstanding, and Miguel was incredibly kind, attentive, and gave us great recommendations. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!“

“This Taco Bell is very consistent. One thing I don't like, though, is they are steering us to use the digital kiosk. I'm okay using the kiosk, but sometimes it's backed up and people are slow on the machine. They don't know how to use it, which makes the line back up even more. My husband and I started going through the drive thru and bringing our food inside to eat. By the time we make it through the drive thru, those people are still trying to figure out the machine. ??“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“I was visiting San Diego from Michigan where there are no Jack-in-the-box in my area, but I was raised in San Diego so I have been there before. The food was okay. I ordered a sourdough cheeseburger and my son ordered a breakfast burrito. Unfortunately, the food sent me to the bathroom rather quickly.“

“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.“

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

“I walked into the shop, and was immediately greeted before arriving at the counter. The shop owner was patient, as I decided what to order.

In the back of the kitchen, I saw the chef's making the order. Everything looked that they cook all the food fresh. I smelled the great aroma, and saw the steam from the back of the shop.

This is a small shop, but they have bench seats and regular stools as well for sitting. They also have a small sauce bar for your order.This is a cozy shop, and the prices are fair. They are equivalent too other taco shops I've visited as well.

Good job.“

“Muy cómodo Me encanta disfruto mucho“