El Real Mexican Food

5058 Imperial Ave, San Diego
(619) 527-4097

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Denise Lindsey-Roybal

Since I was 9 years old, I would come here for my rolled tacos!
Purely nostalgic love for this place..🥰😋

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ricks L

The food is great, convienent location. If you do stop to get a bite to eat, make sure u ask for some salsa verde( green hot sauce ) , if you don't ask for it they won't give it to you. But that salsa will hit that spot to satisfy that hunger.

Had to come back and update my review ....the food is still bomb.

But I do have a complaint. Lately only certain nights when that ONE EMPLOYEE is working decides close shop early BY NOT ANSWERING THE PHONE...it's not even 10pm and by 830 or 9 they won't answer the phone at all..

So I cannot order ahead, will have to go in person so .

Se Strick

Everytime I come home to San Diego I come and get some rolled tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Henry Madrigal

Great quality meats and great customer service. These guys are consistent. You will get the same quality burrito whether you’re there at noon or 9pm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Lupone

They DO NOT MAKE ONLINE ORDERS.

They take money for the online orders but they do not make them, they told me phone orders only.

I repeat do not order on their online app with Menu Star

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Lulu30tx1

Loved the carne asada fries. Best so far in SD. Price is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Antoinette Stewart

Love the food here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Ellton

To me....Dago's #1 taco shop and it's been there for 30+ years. I would hit this place up during lunch at the Hive. I challenge anyone to name one that's better

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Danielle F

Food was ordinary. We tried to order over the phone and the person who answered was pretty rude almost didn’t finish ordering. Picked up the food and was missing an item. Can’t sit anywhere just order at the window or drive through.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

Carlos Rojo

The roll tacos are amazing here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wilma Lopez

New look. New menu. Came here for a cheese 🧀 quesdilla, it has a weird taste, its different. I guess there are using cheap generic cheese. Not like the real deal of cheese 🧀. I'll be not coming back, again. Awful.

Christian Dobles

Really good taco shop the California burrito was fire. An establishment that crafts truly exceptional tacos. The flavors are vibrant and well-balanced, a testament to the chef's skill. Fresh ingredients elevate each bite to a new level of deliciousness. It's easy to see why so many consider this place a gem. A meal here is a truly satisfying experience.

Brionna Sorrét

The 1 not the 2! Moved away from home and came back almost 10 years later. Nothing has changed, they still have the best rolled tacos in the city!!! Long live El Real

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolled Tacos Rice and Beans

Shannon Fulcher

The food is fresh and hot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ismael Armienta

Been going to this taco shop for 2 years now but it change is not the same. portions are a lot less they serve a lot less meat and when you ask for crispy meat, they get mad and they give you whatever they want

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 5

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