50 Best Taco Restaurants near La Jolla

“Great take out option! The interior is nothing to brag about and smells like food.

The tacos are massive - so stuffed full of goodness. The Cali Breakfast Burrito was amazing, so well balanced! It did feed 2 people pretty full - it’s massive. The quesadilla was really good, again so big.“

“First time at Sammy’s in Imperial Beach for breakfast the portions were big and the desserts delicious. We definitely will be returning. Sammy’s is one of my favorite restaurants!“

“Rigoberto's Taco Shop is that classic no-frills taco spot you hit when you’re hungry and don’t want to wait. The burritos were huge, greasy in the right way, and super filling. It’s open late, which helps. Not the cleanest or most polished place, but it delivers on flavor and portion. Service was quick and straightforward.“

“This is a must visit when in San Diego! The best food! Everyone is kind that works here and even with waiting once an hour and a half in line I was not disappointed. Highly recommend Oscar's of Emerald in SD🥰“

“We tried Mike’s over the weekend & it was absolutely delicious! Definitely would recommend it if you like birria!“

“Spent several enjoyable hours at New English Brewery this afternoon. Actually, came here because of wanting to try out “The Craft Taco Truck.” They didn’t disappoint! The guys were friendly, the food was great! Visually appealing and delicious. Highly recommend you seek them out and enjoy an afternoon with them! We’ll definitely be back.“

“Clean and bright with plenty of indoor seating, great service and a hands on manager. A women owned business and it shows in the attention to details. My wife had a Tamarindo Margarita and i had an alcohol free beer and both were exceptional. I had the three taco platter with Vegan, Barbacoa, and Mushroom Asada Black Beans and Rice while my wife opted for a Gabacha and a Baja Taco and the Churro Ice Cream Sandwich for dessert. Love it and going bach for Taco Tuesday and a Brunch soon.“

“This place was honestly a great find after a long day at the beach. We overheard some people talking about this taco shop and decided we would try it. The service was great and the food came out quick and in big portions. Only problem with it is there’s no water cups or fountains for refills, just cans but that seems to be the trend in this area. I got the California burrito and it was one of the better burritos I’ve had in my life. Maybe some Latino music playing in there could be nice too.“

“Had to check out Birrieria Enriquez: North Park’s Finest Taco Restaurant while in San Diego and it did not disappoint. The owners were incredibly welcoming, the birria tacos were so good we ended up ordering more, and every bite was packed with flavor. Easily a must-visit taco spot when you’re in San Diego.“

“Great food, friendly staff and reasonable prices!! Well done 🥳!!!“

“Comida riquísima!!! Authentically delicious! 🔥🇲🇽“

“Superb Mexican food. Fast and easy. We loved it ! 🤙🏼“

“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.“

“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“

“I loved this taco spot! The birria tacos were delicious, and I enjoyed having an IPA with it. I absolutely loved the vibe in here with the walls painted in murals. Cool ambience. The service was great as well. Definitely a taco place to check out.“

“I gotta say I was a little disappointed in the food. The Cali burrito was good. The carne asada burrito was ok. The fish tacos weren’t great. The rice and beans are not good. Tasted old. The salsas weren’t that great either. Not sure I’ll return“

“We tried Mike’s over the weekend & it was absolutely delicious! Definitely would recommend it if you like birria!“

“Street tacos with the vibe of California.“

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

“we flew down to San Diego from Washington State to visit some friends this place was on our list of places to visit, I'm so glad we did. if you're a wrestling fan and a food fan this place is fantastic would highly recommend the only thing I wish is I would have got two chicken black bean Chipotle burritos“

“We had the best experience today. The food is so delicious and the staff was top notch! Let us know if you ever sell your Horchata mix:) Thank you!“

“If you’re looking for Mexican food, this is a place I always stop by. The tacos are great, and they don’t cheap out on the meat. They also serve carne asada fries and mar y tierra fries, which are a must-try when you order.I can personally say it does get packed, food will take time to perfect but it’s fine . Overall food is great, atmosphere is great , workers are great .“

“Excellent traditional Baja California food with American potions. I had two tacos. I could have ordered only one. Both the fish and the cabeza tacos where spot on classic in flavor but were bigger than expected by far. Take away service was very fast. Less than five minutes.“

“Awesome little taco shop with excellent food and fast, friendly service. Nice simple menu, house made aguas frescas, and house made salsas are a great touch. I really like the adobadas (pastor) tacos with everything on them. They have Taco Tuesdays too!“

“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.“

“Absolutely great experience and food was delicious. Highly recommend, they got 4 different salsas! After being stationed overseas for a few years, this place def hit the spot. I got the elote en vaso with everything , carne asada tacos and a birria taco, will be getting again.“

“i got three adobado tacos and at first i thought it was pricey for 3 street tacos BUT THESE WERE HUGE - i normally can eat 4-5 and i could barely finish two here. BRENDA was absolutely the best - i don’t live in san diego but now i have a tai shop for whenever im in town. thank u Brenda u made my night - bomb horchata too“

“We just got off the plane and wants some local fish tacos. This total hit the spot and checked all the boxes. The food was delicious. We wished we had something like this back home in NYC, Queens.

I think we have to go back on taco Tuesday and Thursday 1.25 oysters.“

“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.“

“I am a ceviche connoisseur. I’ve had ceviche from so many different restaurants and locations. This is hands down the best shrimp ceviche I’ve ever had and that says a lot coming from me. 10000000/10. Chefs kiss. Keep doing what you’re doing el cevichero“

“Superb Mexican food. Fast and easy. We loved it ! 🤙🏼“

“great breakfast burrito and crepes“

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

“Normally taco shops don't have super hot salsa. But this place takes the cake!! I love it. The food was on point. I've gone back a few times to try different things, and everything has been amazing. I've moved from the area unfortunately, but I still make my way back there when I can because it's that good and worth the drive“

“We are regular customers of South Beach. We had dinner last night (Jan 21st) around 6 pm. Service and table were fine. I chose the Voodoo shrimp/sausage dish off the special menu. It was sub standard and had little shrimp or sausage. Watery and really not remarkable. First time we ever had a bad meal. Usually anything you pick is magnificent. Spent 240.00 for a below average meal. Just thought you should know. Thank you.“

“Great food and even better service. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. What really stood out, though, was the service, Mel, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and genuinely happy with our experience. You can tell they care about both the food and the customers. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot.“

“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!“

“This place is legit! The tacos here as super delicious and you can definitely tell they use high quality ingredients in everything. Especially in the meats! I work right around the corner from this place and am pumped they are here. If you want top notch tacos then this is your place!“

“First time here and I was happy with my experience overall.
The price was absolutely reasonable and affordable.
The staff were very friendly.
The space was clean and the Bathroom was clean as well.
The drinks here are Pepsi products.
They have a small freezer there where they sell Mexican popsicles...yum! I bought 3 and it came out to $9 even.
The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The burrito was so big.
My only issue was that the meat was very salty (which could be just my taste preference issue). Other than that, every was great!
Definitely check out this place if you are near one of their locations.“

“We ordered take out from there and it was really good“

“Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUMMMM in my TUMMMY!!!!!!! This is the best place us the best to get the best taste and tacos and soup!!! The chicken tortilla soup was delicious 🤤 and a very perfect amount of spice!! The tacos are delicious too and I go here all the time because it’s so good!! 😊 🎉😋😋😋😋I recommend this place SOO much and the churros are amazing 🤩 thus food is like a roller coaster for my tongue 👅“

“We ordered the chicken meal. Absolutely delicious! Customer service is awesome too. We'll definitely order again!“

“I like all the Tacos they prepare !! and they have good service . Victor , the owner is a very kind person.“

“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!“

“Julio was very kind. They close at 10pm and we walked in at 9:40. He was more than happy to let us order. It was clear that he was cleaning up on a slow night. His work ethic and kind heart should be noted! Here is a picture of the menu. We got the pollo asado and the barria tacos with the tomatillo sauce and limes on the side. PHENOMENAL! Small family business, tucked next to 7/11, and yet the best tacos I’ve had in San Diego.“

“This place is by far one of the best places for mexican food around!! They have MOLE as well which is delicious!!! A Must!“

“Great spot and can’t believe haven’t written a review in support of this fine taco truck. It deserves all the flowers. Excellent salsas, a horchata that was rich and not watery (maybe slightly too sweet), and the tacos (especially cabeza) are consistently solid. I tried the Cali burrito and it was excellent except for the fries being whatever, the meat was high quality. Not like some of those standard spots with meh carne asada. I would highly recommend this spot. I think the place is cash preferred?“

“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 have been here three times now and I plan to come more often for sure. The food is great, prices are great, I like the music, and there’s not too much more to ask for from an awesome local food truck. There are a bunch of salsas, onions, parsley, cucumbers, and more that you can help yourself to and it’s close to home with that authentic Mexican flavor. I ordered 5 tacos and debated getting more haha Great spot, check them out!“

“I love the food here so much specially the carnitas tacos and hot Cheetos elotes. Every one that works there is super nice until now. There is a new girl working as a cashier very rude dark skin girl and honestly I don’t want to go there just because of her. Hopefully they hire someone that’s professional.“