50 Best Taco Restaurants near La Mesa

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

“The carne asada is good, the beans are hearty, the rice is flavorful, and the rolled tacos are crispy. However, the guacamole was unmistakably oxidized, and its runny texture meant it ruined the flavor of whatever it touched. Hopefully it was just a bad day and they aren't regularly blending old, brown avocado into their guac.“

“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.“

“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 🙏🏾“

“I had an amazing experience here! 🤩 The burrito was incredibly delicious, and the service was so fast. 🚀 I was truly impressed by how huge the burrito was, it was as big as a baby! 😂 Definitely coming back for more. 💯“

“My favorite Jack In The Box! The staff here seem to get along well and that cohesiveness effects the food prep and customer service in a positive way. I always get a genuine greeting and my order is always right. I will go out of my way or wait till im back in La Mesa to get my breakfast jack no ham bc ik they wont do me wrong 😁“

“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 🤷🏾🤷🏾“

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

“The variety and quality of the tacos was so unexpected and delicious! As a vegan when I try a new place I prepare myself to be disappointed. Not at Tacotarian! We tried four different tacos, the Carne Asada, the Al Pastor, the Gabacho and the Baja. Each one was incredible! I loved the Baja best. The fried avocado and sauce were sublime. The salsas were very tasty. We had margaritas also tasty and yes they contained tequila! Then we had dessert, the coconut cake and in the words of my boyfriend, “very yummy!”“

“Please don’t come to this restaurant. I don’t want longer lines when this place blows up :)

Tacos are fresh, delicious, and the service is wonderful. Both the cook and the person at the register are lovely.

Clearly I enjoyed this taqueria and can’t wait to go back again.“

“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.“

“Cotondo Fresh Mexican Eats offers a delicious and enjoyable Mexican food experience with fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes. The food has a great combination of taste, quality, and presentation. The menu offers a variety of options that are perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying meal. The friendly service and welcoming atmosphere make it a great place to enjoy Mexican-inspired flavors with family and friends.“

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

“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“

“Excellente calidad 💯 tacos Mexicanos 👌“

“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.“

“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 were visiting from across the border, and we were staying a few blocks away and wanted to try the food. If was exceptional, service was great - they allowed us to try some things we weren't familiar with. Their Carne asada fries were so delicious - the salsa took it to the next level. We had a chicken taco that was really big and so tasty. Their portions are huge.“

“These tacos are legit! Best tacos I’ve had outside of Mexico.“

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

“The food was delicious. Had the carne asada fries, shared between 3 people and was still full. Their salsa is really good. Had the churros..... yum. The birria burrito was good, but I prefer it in tacos. Just a preference thing, but I had to try it for the first time and my belly was happy. Will be back soon“

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

“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 .“

“Never seen a customized personal salsa organizer
Spectacular tacos and volcanes
Sauces were supper yummy
Tasty fresa horchata
Our server Luis was fantastic. Thank you for the lovely food experience. Saved as one of my fave restos in SD. We ll be back with more people to try more things.“

“Woke up this morning felt like having menudo. A friend pointed me in the direction of this place. The menudo was tasty. I could have used more broth. Because there was big chunks of menudo in it. Portion was decent. Prices were fair and the service was friendly. I noticed that a lot of people like this place because people kept walking in for it to go orders. I also tried to roll tacos that were awesome.“

“We were thinking of crossing the border to get some authentic tacos but while we talked a local told us about Tacos el Franc. We were skeptic because we had tried tacos el Gordo the day prior and they were not good. But we gave it a try and boy did they taste good. The guac, the homemade tortillas, the suadero.
So good. The environment is clean and there is a lot of space. Would def return“

“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.“

“I got a quesadilla and the rest of the group got tacos (asada, shrimp). Food was good, salsa was really good but we’re visitors from out of state and wouldn’t go out of my way to come back here again. It was great for a bite in the downtown part of the city but nothing to talk about at home.“

“Been coming here since 2000s and never disappoint. We've moved due to the Marines, but everytime we are around the area, we stop by to eat. Prior to this, as a teenager been eating here, late 1990s. Always reccommend to all my acquitances.“

“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.“

“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“

“Busy rush when I was there. Marily was efficient, friendly and on top of all of our needs. Was excited to visit since i frequent the one in TJ but disappointed on the taste. Def not the same. Please look at recipes and make sure that they’re following them“

“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“

“Can't add a photo, ate the order too fast! Gonna admit, I grew up with these kinds of outdoor taco shops, so I lovvve the tiled tables/seats, and that hot wind from the road stings a bit on the eyelids- It makes the food better. Idk why. Anyways. Absolutely LIT beef burritos and rolled tacos, and the California Burrito had CRISPY fries!! The cheeseburgers are also a great value, very inexpensive and fresh!“

“very good food, blue tacos for the win“

“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.“

“Great food and fast friendly service“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I only put a five so you could see this they don’t got no birra it’s just meat and corn tortilla no hint of red not even fried comes with no dipping sausage they hot sauce taste like tomatoe soup with a little spice don’t go here add food don’t even know how they have almost 5 rating want a good place go to el gordo on convoy and get some real birria“

“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!“

“I was in town for work and only had one night for dinner. I asked AI for best recommendations for Fish Tacos and California Burrito and it suggested Orlando’s Taco Shop. Both were excellent! The fish taco was very flavorful and the fish was crispy! The California burrito was awesome! They do it right! The fries are crispy not limp and they have perfected the tortilla ratio for burritos! In my opinion, one of the most underrated aspects of a Taco Shop is the red and green sauce they give with each order. Each of them was perfect! It got some heat, but not overwhelming. The flavor of each sauce is on point! I’m definitely adding this place to my revisit list when I’m back in town!“

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

“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!!!!!“

“Great food, great margaritas! One of the best happy hours around!'“

“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!“

“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.“

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