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 🤷🏾🤷🏾“

“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.“

“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 🥳!!!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Excellente calidad 💯 tacos Mexicanos 👌“

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

“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 .“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

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

“I've heard a lot of complaints from other shops that you're making them look bad 🤣 This place is crazy delicious. They take the time to always make everything perfect and it shows. Consistency is priceless and I've never had a bad experience, always above and beyond. Love you amazing people!!!!“

“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“

“very good food, blue tacos for the win“

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

“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 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!!“

“I was fully expecting to get ripped off at a museum restaurant but I was so wrong. The chips and guac came with about a pound of guac and the chips were clearly freshly fried. The surf and turf burrito had a handmade tortilla with large, perfectly cooked shrimp. Shout out to the kitchen team!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 !!“

“Amazing burrito! Stopped in here to grab a burrito to split with my wife and I should’ve gotten my own. I went with the San Diego, Carne, Asada, bacon, cheese, french fries, guacamole and chipotle. Such a great combo. We will be back.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!!!“