50 Best Taco Restaurants in San Diego

“The best tacos I have had in San Diego . Great service and really good food“

“This is a must visit when in San Diego! The best food! Everyone is kind that works here and even with waiting once an hour and a half in line I was not disappointed. Highly recommend Oscar's of Emerald in SD🥰“

“We tried Mike’s over the weekend & it was absolutely delicious! Definitely would recommend it if you like birria!“

“Spent several enjoyable hours at New English Brewery this afternoon. Actually, came here because of wanting to try out “The Craft Taco Truck.” They didn’t disappoint! The guys were friendly, the food was great! Visually appealing and delicious. Highly recommend you seek them out and enjoy an afternoon with them! We’ll definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Incredibly delicious. I highly recommend!“

“La Playa tacos never disappoints! This is my second out of town trip. Fish tacos are different but good (they have rice in them) carne Asad tacos are huge. You can order one and get an extra tortilla and make 2 tacos, haha! Carne Asad a fries are also very good! Will go back for a burrito next time!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“I gotta say I was a little disappointed in the food. The Cali burrito was good. The carne asada burrito was ok. The fish tacos weren’t great. The rice and beans are not good. Tasted old. The salsas weren’t that great either. Not sure I’ll return“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“we flew down to San Diego from Washington State to visit some friends this place was on our list of places to visit, I'm so glad we did. if you're a wrestling fan and a food fan this place is fantastic would highly recommend the only thing I wish is I would have got two chicken black bean Chipotle burritos“

“We tried Mike’s over the weekend & it was absolutely delicious! Definitely would recommend it if you like birria!“

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

“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 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.“

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

“Amazing authentic Mexican cuisine! The burritos were amazing ! A must stop if you are visiting Old Town and the Whaley House. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“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 .“

“i got three adobado tacos and at first i thought it was pricey for 3 street tacos BUT THESE WERE HUGE - i normally can eat 4-5 and i could barely finish two here. BRENDA was absolutely the best - i don’t live in san diego but now i have a tai shop for whenever im in town. thank u Brenda u made my night - bomb horchata too“

“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“

“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.“

“We came here this Labor Day weekend, and this was our second time eating here. We’re from Tucson, AZ, and these tacos are a must whenever we’re in San Diego! 🌮

The tacos are so unique, different from your typical tacos, and packed with so much flavor. My partner and I decided to order all four different kinds of Mahi Mahi tacos so we could try them all, and honestly, they were all delicious! We also ordered the shrimp, and it was SO good! 🍤

The price is a little on the higher side, but honestly, it’s so worth it. The food is delicious, the flavors are amazing, and we’ll definitely be back again!“

“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.“

“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.“

“great breakfast burrito and crepes“

“I am a ceviche connoisseur. I’ve had ceviche from so many different restaurants and locations. This is hands down the best shrimp ceviche I’ve ever had and that says a lot coming from me. 10000000/10. Chefs kiss. Keep doing what you’re doing el cevichero“

“First time here and I was happy with my experience overall.
The price was absolutely reasonable and affordable.
The staff were very friendly.
The space was clean and the Bathroom was clean as well.
The drinks here are Pepsi products.
They have a small freezer there where they sell Mexican popsicles...yum! I bought 3 and it came out to $9 even.
The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The burrito was so big.
My only issue was that the meat was very salty (which could be just my taste preference issue). Other than that, every was great!
Definitely check out this place if you are near one of their locations.“

“Veggie varieties as well as meat ones are so delicious!“

“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!“

“Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUMMMM in my TUMMMY!!!!!!! This is the best place us the best to get the best taste and tacos and soup!!! The chicken tortilla soup was delicious 🤤 and a very perfect amount of spice!! The tacos are delicious too and I go here all the time because it’s so good!! 😊 🎉😋😋😋😋I recommend this place SOO much and the churros are amazing 🤩 thus food is like a roller coaster for my tongue 👅“

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

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

“Great spot and can’t believe haven’t written a review in support of this fine taco truck. It deserves all the flowers. Excellent salsas, a horchata that was rich and not watery (maybe slightly too sweet), and the tacos (especially cabeza) are consistently solid. I tried the Cali burrito and it was excellent except for the fries being whatever, the meat was high quality. Not like some of those standard spots with meh carne asada. I would highly recommend this spot. I think the place is cash preferred?“

“We ordered take out from there and it was really good“

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

“We are regular customers of South Beach. We had dinner last night (Jan 21st) around 6 pm. Service and table were fine. I chose the Voodoo shrimp/sausage dish off the special menu. It was sub standard and had little shrimp or sausage. Watery and really not remarkable. First time we ever had a bad meal. Usually anything you pick is magnificent. Spent 240.00 for a below average meal. Just thought you should know. Thank you.“

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

“Great food and even better service. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. What really stood out, though, was the service, Mel, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and genuinely happy with our experience. You can tell they care about both the food and the customers. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot.“

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