50 Best Taco Restaurants near La Jolla

“Its a taco shop. You get what you expect. Tasty tacos!
Get the fish tacos. They were incredible.
The carpet asada fries were amazing.
It was not expensive either and when you see the shops nearby in La Jolla you will be very happy with the prices.“

“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.“

“Delicious authentic food. This is the place to go eat. The owner, Maria, remembered my brother who hadn’t visited in 2 years. She was wonderful!
The food was fast, homemade and excellent. The best I’ve had in San Diego.
Both red and green salsas were great toppers to my meal with great flavor and some heat 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.“

“Best tacos very tasty. Great customer service“

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

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

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

“My significant other and I ate here for the first time today. He ordered the fish taco. I guess it was delicious because he didn't even offer me a bite like he usually would when we try new restaurants. Lol. I ordered the 3 taco platter. And yes I had him try all 3 tacos. Oh my gosh! Amazing! Tasty! Atmosphere beautiful! Fast service and the staff was friendly, funny, helpful, and patient. We'll definitely be back!“

“I called in a to-go order on a Tuesday around 8 PM. When I arrived, the restaurant was pretty busy. Since I needed to pay for my order, I had to wait behind four customers who were placing their orders before I could get to the counter. It would be much more convenient if there were a separate area for customers picking up / call-in orders so they could quickly pay and grab their food without waiting in the regular line.

I ordered the:

•California Burrito: it was delicious. The fries were crispy, and it had the perfect balance of guacamole and sour cream inside. The green sauce on top added a ton of flavor to it. The burrito was also a generous size. I ended up saving about a third of it for later.

The employees were very friendly and even thanked me for waiting. My order was ready when I arrived, about 10 minutes after calling it in. The restaurant was clean, and there was plenty of complimentary parking available in the lot.

Overall, great food, friendly service, and a clean environment.“

“Street tacos with the vibe of California.“

“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“

“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 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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“My girlfriend and I are here visiting San Diego. We were looking for a new spot to try that was also open late. We decided to try this place. Went over the reviews and thought why not? The lady who took our order was super sweet! Very attentive. I had the Cali burrito 10/10 and my girlfriend had the asada burrito 10/10.

Please don’t skip on this place. 10/10 overall!! Will be returning whenever I’m back in town.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“The best ceviche, octopus tacos & fish tacos in PB! They have daily specials and everything is fresh & fast. The owners are very friendly and have something really special with this place. Do not miss out!!

There are two pull in parking spots and street parking. The smog check station next door will usually let you park there as well.“

“My new favorite taqueria, a true hidden gem! Great variety and quality, with 6+ housemade salsas and a menu that ranges from classic burritos and plates to menudo and buffalo fries. Fridays are the move for their daily special: a carne asada burrito with rice, beans, and a drink at a price you rarely see these days.“

“their lengua was especially good— will be coming back to try more stuff. it felt a bit expensive for a taco at around $4-5 depending on your meat but i guess that’s about the normal price for a place downtown? i’m not from sd so im not completely sure. the tacos were good anyway tho“

“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!“

“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 .“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 👅“

“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!“

“Some of the best tacos I’ve had in a long time. Every single bite tasted high quality and fresh. We each had three tacos and walked away perfectly but not uncomfortably full. Would recommend for anyone in San Diego.“

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

“I recently visited el Rey Moro when I was looking for some takeout for the beach, found this on Google and decided to give it a shot. I was soooooo happy! The service is great! The lady at the registered was very patient, knowledgeable, helpful and polite. The food was ready very quick! We got some burritos and holy moly, it was delicious! It was the size of my forearm!

I definitely want to come back to try more of the different dishes they offer!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!!!!!“

“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?“

“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!“

“If you’re looking for tacos that make your soul sing and salsa that slaps harder than your abuela’s chancla, this is the place.

From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted like family. The people here are genuinely kind and I can tell that they truly care!

Now, the food? Unreal. The tacos are next-level—perfectly seasoned, juicy fillings wrapped in fresh, warm tortillas that taste homemade (because they probably are). Each bite feels like a love letter to flavor. The burritos? Absolute perfection. They’re the just-right size—hearty, but not heavy—and packed with flavor in every bite. No filler, just fire. And let’s talk about the salsa. Whether you like it smoky, spicy, or zesty, their salsa game is elite. Honestly, it deserves its own cult following.

This isn’t just a taco shop—it’s a sanctuary for your taste buds, and a reminder that good food + good people = magic. Do yourself a favor: come hungry, and leave glowing.“

“great breakfast burrito and crepes“

“Ordered through GrubHub last night as my son and I wanted to try another Mexican place (we just moved here a month ago). The prices were much better than anything here in Mira Mesa area, and the food was delicious!! Portion sizes were great and flavor was on point. Our new favorite place! Thank you :)“

“Could be cleaner but when you come in late in the middle of the night what can you expect. They make up for it with delicious food and great service. Thank you for being one of the few places open for workers to get a meal in the overnight shifts.“

“I'm all about nosalga my old stopping grounds in mission Beach. I love Roberto s for a fantastic greasy spoon (not greasy) burrito. This chain for an excellent fast food Mexican food experience this southern California dive is a much loved favorite. Must try!!“

“This is my go-to place when I want a hearty, comforting meal. Their homemade lasagna is absolutely delicious — layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and perfectly cooked pasta. The staff is always friendly and makes you feel like a regular. I’ve recommended this place to so many friends, and they’ve all loved it.“