50 Best Taco Restaurants near La Mesa

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

“Very delicious and big portions! Love the sopas and Rueben sandwich!“

“We were a party of five at your Le Mesa location on 3/22/26 and I believe our server's name was Diana. Our experience was absolutely fantastic! The food was superb, the facility was spotless and every member of the staff that interacted with was professional, helpful and friendly. Diana was fantastic! She has the perfect balance of friendly efficiency, light humor to match our personalities and spot on timing to check in with us. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you.“

“Stopped by for some lunch and got an incredible California burrito. Under $15 and a ~5 minute wait, the value and convenience were already notable.

The burrito itself was huge. Each bite was clean, a little bit of everything. The fries had a distinct crisp, the meat was tender and not chewy, the guac was good, both sauces were excellent, and it was seasoned well but not overly salty.

Plenty of indoor seating and the TV wasn’t insanely loud (pet peeve of mine!). Parking was straightforward but I can see it being tough during a lunch rush in this small lot.“

“Classic San Diego taco shop with the same quality and good service for over 20+ years. My favorite is the pollo asado burrito (no pico) but their TJ tacos and menudo are great too. Haven't been disappointed with this place ever. Please visit when you can!“

“Whoever was the Cook on June 11 2026 at 11am .... Really put his or her love into it .. Made everything just right .. cheese in my eggs and bacon well done .. fresh fries ... They took their time even though it's fast food ... Thank you 🙏🏾“

“Delicious tacos!! Great, fast service with hard working people! There's also a great salsa bar with a beautiful variety of options. I love their cabeza tacos! As well as their carne asada tacos! Flan is also very flavorful as well! Restrooms are located outside, and they have a drive through available as well.“

“They were kind and fast with my order, but the cashier couldn't figure out how to split my payment even tho I explained it to him step by step, he just couldn't seem to get it together...so it was very inconvenient for me, but I figured out a way to pay for it in just one payment, thank goodness, or I would have been one sad, un-fed lady!! And it was on Xmas night around 9pm, so my options were already SUPER limited...Lol“

“Don't be a Black customer here. They will send you to the kiosk to pay, yet take cash orders from "other" customers and make you wait 15 minutes for a drink 🤷🏾🤷🏾“

“Vegan tacos. Even my 8-year-old destroyed everything on his plate. Nachos fish tacos and the churros were probably their highlight. My highlight was CJ and his staff just doing their thing being awesome. Very glad we came here. If you're looking for a positive atmosphere and delicious vegan food, 100% recommend stopping here.“

“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 service! Great price ! They were super professional and the food was delicious. I recommend them for any party or event you are hosting. We will keep them in mind for future events.“

“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 🤙“

“Best tacos very tasty. Great customer service“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“The only downside is the hired help, Ryan Bradford telling people they deserve to be killed (lynched, was his exact words) when he's posting on social media.“

“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!“

“Excellente calidad 💯 tacos Mexicanos 👌“

“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 .“

“The best tacos around San Diego better then a tijuana …!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“Grew up down the street from this place in the early/mid 90s and it was my family's favorite spot. I still stop here every time im in town and it's still as excellent as it's always been and hasn't lost an ounce of its spark - the food is excellent and has always been consistent.“

“Great food and fast friendly service“

“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.“

“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.“

“very good food, blue tacos for the win“

“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!“

“It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Me and my buddy came here and wanted to try a lot of food. We started off surf n turf burrito which was spectacular. They ask you if you want Mexican guac ( pure avocado ) or American guac ( avocado & sour cream mixed ). The shrimp is marinated and the asada is fresh and tasty ! Then we shared the hot Cheeto carne asada fries. After that we each shared a half of carne asada torta ! Very delicious. Last item was a carne asada quesadilla supreme which was loaded ! We sat outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Our cashier was helpful in telling us what to order. Definitely coming back here“

“Great Hibiscus mezcal-Rita Must come back for more soon!!! ❤️“

“I stop here every time I’m in this side of my neighborhood. Take the 15 freeway and Exit El Cajon Blvd, go East a few blocks but don’t pass Menlo Ave. Look for Fish and Birria signs waving. They have the whole parking lot just drive in! I usually have two or three Fish tacos (w/o crema) and a pop then they usually know when I’m done because my to-go order is hot and ready!! My grandson is very picky but he looks forward to their Carne Asada Quesa taco’s. I’ve tried a lot off their menu and have never been disappointed, ever. They also GIVE you a “Consommé” which is actually a small portion of their seafood soup not just the fluid, I’ve had whole shrimp in mine many times and small pieces of fish. They’re not stingy with their variety of hot salsas/chili pods and garnishes (limes, cilantro, onions and pickled onions. Lots of ice cold canned and bottled drinks to choose from. This is my only food truck I trust 100% and love their quality of cooking. You’ll agree too once you try them out!“

“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!“

“Definitely the best tacos in Mission Valley. The Taco Tuesday special is a great value. Friendly people. Once you try them, you won't go anywhere else.“

“limpieza antes que nada, el sazon de la comida todo excelente, buen servicio recomendado al 100%...😍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋“

“Good food comes out in good time it's decently priced and good hot sauce . Mite be a small restaurant but Over all good place to get food.“

“Best Mariscos Delivery service no cap !!“

“This is really a four star spot but I'm not going to mess with their rating. Came here to try a breakfast 🌯 burrito , to test my ongoing hypothesis that you can get an amazing breakfast burrito literally anywhere. Like many taco shops in so cal El Rodeo ain't much to look at, it has no bathroom so don't ask, I had to wear my jacket inside because they don't have heat etc.

Breakfast burrito with a drink was like something like 17/18 bucks. Burrito was huge, of course, something I've learned at these places is only eat half the burrito just because I don't need that much food for breakfast/brunch. The ingredients were pretty standard in terms of the flour tortilla, potatoes 🥔, which were cubes not hash browns, actual egg, cheese and plenty of bacon. The hot sauce was pretty good. It was very warm and I could tell that everything was freshly cooked. The bacon was great.“

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

“I love getting carne asada fries from here. The lady cashier is fantastic and I always appreciate it when she takes my order. I was hesitant to get Mexican food from Lakeside but Sarai's turned me into a believer, so now I come here exclusively for my CAF. Highly recommend!!“

“Grupo ángeles y diablos agradece a : 1 toda la clientela del Vallarta que asistió a nuestro aniversario. 2 a nuestras y nuestros seguidores que nos siguen por años, mil gracias 3 A Lourdez gerente del Vallarta por su confianza, amistad y apoyo 4 A la señora Susana por su apoyo 5 A los grupos que nos apoyaron Yuma y efectivos de la Sierra A Sergio de toro pesado. Y Don Julián Briano y sus Hermanos. 6. Y al Dj José el Pachanguero Mil gracias a todos fue una noche de éxito GRACIAS!!!!!“

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

“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.“