50 Best Taco Restaurants near Imperial Beach

“Very reasonable prices for delicious tacos. It was super busy but there wasn't any issue finding an open seat. Their salsa bar has a number of different types of salsa/aioli (avocado, chipotle, etc) and paired very well with the tacos. 100% recommend if you're in the area.“

“Entre a probar los tacos de adobada, el güero que me atendio muy amable se tomó el tiempo de explicar todo el menu , termine comiendo un plato con arroz y frijol y tres tacos , todo delicioso!!!!!“

“Eat here often since I drive a lot, ordered tacos and poppers , Jalapeño poppers came back a bit lacking, for the first time in a long time for the record. Called up, a Mister Carlos promptly apologized and fixed my order for me, little to no delay. Good customer service, good food, but watch them poppers.“

“The best tacos I have had in San Diego . Great service and really good food“

“Wowzwrz. Believe the hype. Legit Mexican - ie taco Tuesday trifecta - nut perfecto. Service was patient and kind. Tons of flavor in each, carnitas, carne asada and adobado. Too hard to choose. One of each for $9 is going to be worth it every-time. The homemade tortillas are the cherry. Get there. Eat there. Be merry 🤙“

“wonderful food, we went yesterday evening, a friend of mine suggested to go, I did it and it was wonderful, thanks to the kindness of the people who work here, Amazing Tacos!! we bring you in our heart coming back in Italy!! Linda“

“Very good california burrito, I just recommend adding guacamole, as it comes with just the carne, potatoes and cheese as it is. The meat had such a nice char on it and was seasoned nicely. They don’t skimp out. The fries were crispy too.

Probably my fave cali burrito I’ve had in all of SD so far!“

“I come here atleast once a week. I usually call ahead with my order and they are always so welcoming and kind. Im not sure but i feel like its family run and the food reflects that. Always delicious and down to earth. Definetely a San Diego gem.“

“Have driven by this truck a thousand times but never stopped by until tonight, and we were so happy we did! We’ve been sleeping on this place for way too long. The cabeza, adobada, and birria tacos were all cooked perfectly and the salsas were on point too. Lastly, the carne asada in their California burrito couldn’t have been better. The service was also as friendly as can be, making sure we got everything you need. I think we found our new regular spot. Oh and they might have the best Jamaica.“

“Excelente menú, servicio amable, súper sabores. La limonada de pepino, etc etc Lo recomiendo“

“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.“

“This is a great stop to make if you are looking for some awesome fish tacos. It is off the beaten path of downtown SD, but worth the trip. Very small seating area and you may have to wait, but worth it! Nice staff and service.“

“Humberto's is our community favorite taco shop, a taco shop that is well-known all over the world.People come from all over to come to Humberto's Taco Shop 💜👏🏿👏🏿,We have family that come from everywhere.When they come , everybody wants to first , Sergio. Sergio is the owner who is a family and friend environment.He has always been on top of his game period ,,And he is also a very sweet and loving young man. My sons know him very well. I always have called him from way back in the day my other son, I'm very proud of him, continued success, always for the 43rd street Humbertos hands down 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 In southeast san diego period“

“Great place for quick bite to eat in downtown San Diego.

Ordered the chicken tacos (on flour tortillas)....delicious! They also offer complimentary self serve condiments: cucumbers, radishes, peppers & limes.

It can get super busy especially following a major event like a baseball game but the service is fast.

FYI...prices are high for street tacos but it’s in a busy tourist area. Recommend ordering a full meal (beans rice) if you’re really hungry as street tacos are smaller than regular size tacos.“

“Great tasting authentic tacos (cabeza, tripas and lengua) , simple quality ingredients, great and fast service, laid back atmosphere. Tried the horchata, naranja and jamaica- you can’t go wrong with any of these. We will be back for sure!“

“Excellent burrito, but for the price of $15 they really ought to include fries or a salad, too.
Thankfully they had a vegan burrito, because the other places I passed in Gaslamp had nothing vegan.
Not allowing customers to use the bathroom is ridiculous, though.“

“Great food and fast friendly service“

“The food is very tasty and they are big portions! Bonus they are very reasonably priced! The chili relleno is $4 and taste amazing, the carnasada taco was $3.50 and was a pretty decent size, and the flying saucer was $10 and was pretty big. Overall the food was really good! I would definitely recommend!“

“Don't be deceived by the food truck, this is one of the best street taco venues you'll come across in San Diego. As a native San Diegan, I'm continually on the hunt for Mexican food and I finally found my local hidden gem. The food was delicious, service was very helpful and incredibly fast and great value for the quantity, quality and experience. Check it out!“

“Wow 10/10
Why you might ask? The servers and the other staff you assist the servers with waters and all the details are attentive and excellent service ! I love the fact their hospitality is one that’s not like many they anticipate my needs actually engaging with me . I like that they refill my waters and cafe de olla without hesitation. Today’s era 2026 a lot of restaurants are lacking what this restaurant El Prieto cantina demonstrating true hospitality atmosphere and I really value that ! It’s a Sunday afternoon and I’m enjoying the flavor and quality of my full order Birria !
Yummy home made corn tortillas. Come enjoy it for yourself like how I had my Selfcare solo time or better yet bring your loved ones and friends. It’s a total vibe for social interaction.“

“Pricey but delicious (+5 more characters to post)“

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

“Omg! Delicious adobada tacos and the salsa darn good. But don’t believe me,come on down yourself and be the judge of it. 🤤😋“

“I've been here several times, and the food is amazing. It's a little family owned place, and they treat you like you're one of their own. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing taco shop food. There's good, and then there's this place. Get the carne asada fries, if you can't decide what to try!“

“I live around the area, and I can assure you I won't be going to any other taco shop other than here. Cali burrito was amazing and the cashier stole my heart with her kindness. Not being dramatic either. Delicious food. Wonderful service. Ill be coming here regularly.“

“Veggie varieties as well as meat ones are so delicious!“

“Bacon breakfast burrito for under $10. I added beans to mine and enjoyed it with some green salsa that was very good and very Hot. I would stop by here and try this place again when working in the area. I used my debit card and it’s not a “cash only” taco shop.“

“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.“

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

“Delicious Mexican food. It’s off the beaten path as they say but don’t be intimidated. Carnitas and beans were some of the best around. If you happen to be visiting Coronado this place is 10 minutes from the Island and 10x better than the Island Mexican food.“

“Entre a probar los tacos de adobada, el güero que me atendio muy amable se tomó el tiempo de explicar todo el menu , termine comiendo un plato con arroz y frijol y tres tacos , todo delicioso!!!!!“

“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“

“We had a great experience here. Even during the very busy memorial day weekend, the service here was fantastic. We were sat quickly, servers were attentive and both drinks and food came out was faster than expected.

The food was very good and fresh. We got the frozen paloma and Pina colada and both were very good. The restaurant itself was super clean and was very pretty. We would definitely come back or visit another location.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Los mejores tacos de San Diego“

“Riquisimos los burritos de camaron super recomendados y los de Chile relleno tambien“

“super riko los mejores en San Diego 10 de 10“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 😂“

“I'm from Phoenix Arizona came here to eat it was absolutely amazing!!!! definitely recommend not sure why it has a 3.5 out of 5 ...... Five Stars for me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“Located near the Taco Bell. The raspado was actually good I thought it would take fake but it was quite good. My kid got the lime one.
I picked up some tostilocos not my favorite honestly. The lacked more toppings. But would go back to try more of the raspados since the syrups looked so tasty and fresh. They also have a nice sitting area to enjoy your treats. Very clean.“

“Gracias Por el Buen Servicio en el cumpleaños de mi Princesa 👸🏼 👑👧🏻🌸🎀10/27/2018“

“Best Mariscos Delivery service no cap !!“