Some people have told me that gas station Mexican restaurant food is superior. After this trip the El Costeno, I would be tempted to agree. There are lots of options that can cater to all sorts of eaters. The owner who was inside was incredibly nice, and talked me through the chorizo breakfast burrito I was hoping to get, letting me know that it's his grandma's recipe. It's a beautiful thing to carry on somebody's legacy through food, especially when grandma knew what she was doing. The chorizo in the breakfast burrito is cooked with onions and serranos, whose char imparts a smoky flavor on the meat and egg. The tortilla was warm and perfectly stretchy, the cheese melts its way through the other ingredients, and the beans velvety and not overpowering. Well seasoned! I ate my Al pastor taco in their outside seating, which was humble, sunny, and lovely. The taco itself was also fantastic. Nice pieces of pineapple throughout, tender meat, bright yet unaggressive onion moments, and a nice avocado salsa on top. My own subjective side notes: dude was hella cool in there, I like a pastor taco without the avocado salsa on top cause I like to taste that sweet juicy meat (my preference) speaking of which, I could have used a little extra salt on (no big deal though). Overall super tasty, I would highly recommend it. One probably needs about half-3/4 of a burrito to fill up, prices very reasonable. Thank you for the great experience!
portaadonai
Mediocre food at best. This restaurant is carved out inside a convenience
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
C R10
Delicious carne asada fries!! My favorite in all of San Diego!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xteve Favela
Love this place! Amazing tacos, great service, bomb carne asada fries, everytime I think about it, it makes my mouth water. 100% recommended. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xteve F.
Tacos are like no other! Their service is also incredible, and I can't get enough of their carne asada fries. Definitely recommended, this place is underrated .
Billy W.
I just had a california burrito and my wife had the carne asada and adobada tacos and let me tell you everything was great! This place is hidden but we stumbled upon it while getting a carwash. We spoke to moises and it turns its out its a small family shop ! Janna and moises treated us great! The pinapple water was amazing! Other than that i think this will be my new spot!
Robert A.
Don't let the gas station fool you. After seeing all the military members lined up, I had to try it! The carne Asada bowl was delicious, service was pretty fast for being lunchtime rush. I recommend this spot for all my fellow LEO's nearby..
Caro L.
I highly recommend this taco shop. I'm not a big fan of taco shops as I feel they all taste the same but this place proved me wrong. The menu has a lot of options, I had a burrito with shrimp and bacon and it was delicious. The salsas are very tasty as well. Very attentive staff and the place was clean.
JasMiller_ Funpage
Came to get my car smog tested at lunchtime across the auto center parking lot. The Al Pastor tacos ? were muy delicioso. ¡Volveré pronto!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor
JESUS PLUMBER GARCIA
Carnitas tacos are not goodOverpriced,20. Dlls for 3 tacos and a small
The chicken California burrito at El Costeño was unlike any other I've had before. It was bursting with flavor. I'll definitely be returning to this spot every time I need to satisfy my cravings. They have very good customer service.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California
Super Man
Went in to get gas came out with a burrito great and fast service thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omar Cota
I came this taco shop inside of a Chevron gas station was astonished with food taste. Recommend Rockefeller burritoAsk for Moises really good professional service my main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zara Shea
Today I ate at this restaurant, the date and time on my receipt 18-Feb-2024, and the person who served me was Moises.Moises couldn't have been more rude to me! Couldn't be bothered to say please and thank you, and was giving me the stink eye, while smiling and laughing with others. When I the customer said please and thank you, I was ignored.Not only that but the place looked filthy inside and out.The food wasn't fresh, it tasted frozen, and the meat tasted old and disgusting.There are plenty of Mexican food restaurants that know how to respect all of their customers, and serve good quality food.Highly unrecommended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michelle B.
Great Customer service! The burritos and salsas are amazing! I strongly recommend coming.
Some people have told me that gas station Mexican restaurant food is superior. After this trip the El Costeno, I would be tempted to agree. There are lots of options that can cater to all sorts of eaters. The owner who was inside was incredibly nice, and talked me through the chorizo breakfast burrito I was hoping to get, letting me know that it's his grandma's recipe. It's a beautiful thing to carry on somebody's legacy through food, especially when grandma knew what she was doing. The chorizo in the breakfast burrito is cooked with onions and serranos, whose char imparts a smoky flavor on the meat and egg. The tortilla was warm and perfectly stretchy, the cheese melts its way through the other ingredients, and the beans velvety and not overpowering. Well seasoned! I ate my Al pastor taco in their outside seating, which was humble, sunny, and lovely. The taco itself was also fantastic. Nice pieces of pineapple throughout, tender meat, bright yet unaggressive onion moments, and a nice avocado salsa on top. My own subjective side notes: dude was hella cool in there, I like a pastor taco without the avocado salsa on top cause I like to taste that sweet juicy meat (my preference) speaking of which, I could have used a little extra salt on (no big deal though). Overall super tasty, I would highly recommend it. One probably needs about half-3/4 of a burrito to fill up, prices very reasonable. Thank you for the great experience!
Mediocre food at best. This restaurant is carved out inside a convenience
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delicious carne asada fries!! My favorite in all of San Diego!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! Amazing tacos, great service, bomb carne asada fries, everytime I think about it, it makes my mouth water. 100% recommended. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tacos are like no other! Their service is also incredible, and I can't get enough of their carne asada fries. Definitely recommended, this place is underrated .
I just had a california burrito and my wife had the carne asada and adobada tacos and let me tell you everything was great! This place is hidden but we stumbled upon it while getting a carwash. We spoke to moises and it turns its out its a small family shop ! Janna and moises treated us great! The pinapple water was amazing! Other than that i think this will be my new spot!
Don't let the gas station fool you. After seeing all the military members lined up, I had to try it! The carne Asada bowl was delicious, service was pretty fast for being lunchtime rush. I recommend this spot for all my fellow LEO's nearby..
I highly recommend this taco shop. I'm not a big fan of taco shops as I feel they all taste the same but this place proved me wrong. The menu has a lot of options, I had a burrito with shrimp and bacon and it was delicious. The salsas are very tasty as well. Very attentive staff and the place was clean.
Came to get my car smog tested at lunchtime across the auto center parking lot. The Al Pastor tacos ? were muy delicioso. ¡Volveré pronto!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor
Carnitas tacos are not goodOverpriced,20. Dlls for 3 tacos and a small
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The chicken California burrito at El Costeño was unlike any other I've had before. It was bursting with flavor. I'll definitely be returning to this spot every time I need to satisfy my cravings. They have very good customer service.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California
Went in to get gas came out with a burrito great and fast service thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came this taco shop inside of a Chevron gas station was astonished with food taste. Recommend Rockefeller burritoAsk for Moises really good professional service my main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Today I ate at this restaurant, the date and time on my receipt 18-Feb-2024, and the person who served me was Moises.Moises couldn't have been more rude to me! Couldn't be bothered to say please and thank you, and was giving me the stink eye, while smiling and laughing with others. When I the customer said please and thank you, I was ignored.Not only that but the place looked filthy inside and out.The food wasn't fresh, it tasted frozen, and the meat tasted old and disgusting.There are plenty of Mexican food restaurants that know how to respect all of their customers, and serve good quality food.Highly unrecommended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great Customer service! The burritos and salsas are amazing! I strongly recommend coming.