One of my first nights in San Diego had to start feeding my Mexican food cravings. Alpine Taco has been around for like 25 years. My Dad and I use to come here and I introduced him to Muchacha. We both loved it. I had the carne asada plate with corn tortillas it was great! The man at the counter has been here forever and was very kind and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and the food took a bit longer to get out to me but well worth it. read more

This has to be the best taco shop in Alpine. The Place is small but very clean, and they have good a/c for those hot days. Its quality food here, always good. They also have good salsa.Customer service is good as well read more

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I have to say, since we won't be going back to California - family has moved - this is one of the hardest things to leave behind. Pollo Asada burrito... I have never found a better burrito than this one. I tried to put together a recipe for it so I could make my own and I have come close. But I cannot top theirs. Chorizo con huevos breakfast burrito... Delicious. I am really going to miss this place. :( read more

This is the first taco shop I remember eating at as a kid. I love their #11! Our family recommends it 100%. Claudia is amazing. She is always giving back to the community. Please support this business! read more

We had great experiences about 6 months ago. But since the remodel, the price doesn't match the food quantity or quality. The last couple of times I went, it was mouthfuls of tortilla instead of a full burrito. Today, the beans and nacho cheese were like soup. My husband threw away the carne asada fries because the fries were still raw and the meat was super fatty. Maybe a new cook is getting settled in? read more

Out of the 15 Mexican restaurants here in alpine this place is the best!! I have been in alpine for 30+ years and seen restaurant come and go and alpine taco shop stays the same, good food and service!! There prices are about the same as every other taco shop in alpine and I have eaten at them all. read more

Yuck! I don't know what I was expecting, but it way under exceeded my expectations. First I asked for no lettuce, or tomato and guess what they put it on anyways. The chili relleno was soggy and cold. The enchilada was none existent. Twenty-Two years? I don't know how. read more

All I have to say is carnitas plate & rolled tacos. That's all I get here, period. Simply the best in Alpine. read more

Alpine Taco Shop - Carnitas plate - Mexican Near Me - Alpine, California

Great rolled tacos. Good carne asada burritos. Food is just done right. The salsa bar is tasty as well. The verde (green) sauce has some kick FYI read more

This place is a gem! Bypass the fast food off the freeway and make your way slightly down the street for this amazing shop! The staff were the sweetest and the tacos were top notch. Cute pup friendly patio outside let us enjoy the perfect California weather. We will be back every time we drive from Arizona! read more

My wife and I tried out this little place for lunch today. I ordered the carnitas burrito, and my wife tried the carnets tacos. (Obviously, we're big fans of carnitas.) The carnitas we got were dry and lack real flavor. Both dishes were served with guacamole, but even that was rather thin and tasteless. The potion sizes were fine, even generous. But, a generous portion of a so-so dish does not improve the dish over all, IMO. There was a salsa table with three different salsas. Now, I do a lot of Mexican cooking (God bless you Rick Bayless!), so I've seen lots of canned mexican food products. I can't prove anything, but I'd swear that the green, mild salsa was canned Herdez Salsa Verde, and the medium salsa truly appeared to be Pace Picante Sauce. The spicy salsa looked to actually be homemade and had a good flavor while not being too "hot." I'll be back for more from the Alpine Taco Shop. (Their machaca and eggs looks interesting) but for now I'd have to say their food is OK, but I've certainly had better. read more

This place is pretty good, but if your hungry looking for a big burrito or plate this isn't the place for you. Like I said before the food is pretty good but the portions are WEAK. It's not like it's cheap so I expect a little more out of my orders. read more

I've been going to Alpine taco shop for years because for years they have had good food. Just recently I had ordered a bean and cheese burrito with American guacamole and it was almost closing time when I got home my burrito was cold the cheese wasn't melted and I was upset. I called right away and they said they would replace it if I came back. Nope I just got home from a very long day I'm not getting back in my car now. The next day or two they comped me a burrito and it was cold. I left it on the counter in my kitchen and my daughter ate it it was disgusting. Fast forward 2 weeks at noon I ordered a bean and cheese burrito with American guacamole got it home and it was cold this is ridiculous. I called them back they said it was because their guacamole was cold I said no the beans are cold the cheese is not even melting. They said come back and I'll make you another one I could not I had another appointment. 2 days later I call and tell them about the incident they said they were very sorry and to Come Back in. I went there not even 10 minutes later and the two ladies that were there after talking to the manager on the phone not even 10 minutes before said oh do you have your receipt I said no I don't have my receipt it was 2 days ago and you didn't say anything about having my receipt when we talked on the phone. Oh well I don't know anything about a bean and cheese burrito with American guacamole says one lady I asked to speak to the other lady the other lady says oh we can't do anything about that if you don't have your receipt I said I just talked to you on the phone you kidding me you're going to waste my time again absolutely unbelievable these people this is how you treat your customers you are snotty you lied to me and you give me bad food don't worry I won't be coming to your restaurant anymore ever just want your customers to know what they're up against when they come to your establishment for food read more

Alpine Taco is the go-to Mexican food for me, my family and friends who come here to visit from abroad. There are other places closer but it's worth the drive. Never disappointed. read more

Alpine Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Alpine, California

Best taco shop I've ever been to. Its sad to admit but ve been to hundreds of taco shops/restaurants and I just recently moved down to the San Diego area from San Bernardino and I have yet to have food from a taco shop that is this good. The staff is amazing and super friendly. They seem like they put a lot of love in to their restaurant and you can tell based off the quality of food. Stellar! read more

So so good. The red sauce is spot on and they deep fry jalapeños here that are delicious. I don't remember it being this good when I lived in Alpine but I stopped by and this place is definitely authentic read more

My kids and I love picking up dinner from Alpine Taco Shop! Delicious food and friendly staff. Try the surf n turf burrito - with sautéed bell peppers inside - fantastic! We also love their rolled tacos and carne asada fries - can't get enough! read more

We've been coming here after our mountain bike rides for years, and still enjoy the menu, food and little taco shop ambience. The meal last night prompted this five star review. Awesome shrimp fajita plate. read more

Alpine Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Alpine, California

My favorite taco shop in Alpine! I have lived here three years and they are the only ones who get my business!

This useto be my fave Taco shop in Alpine. We useto always go here. The service was always on point. I dont like Mananas or tapitios here in Alpine and I only ate once at the other two Mexican taco shops in Alpine. It was my to go place. But for the LAST three visits consistently it seemed like we was shortened on Carne asada with everything we ordered. I'm not sure what happened to the consistency amazing food they useto provide. Maybe there on a budget or they changed cooks? Whatever it is. There has to be a changing. As far as the customer service goes, it's always been wonderful. Therefore, I gave an extra star. Sad to say we wont come here anymore read more

I like the food and the price is right. It does get busy, so calling an order in will help. Great place, clean and friendly. Nice price and choice on kids menu. It won't break the bank to take your family there and the food is good. Super Breakfast Burrito with bacon is one of my favorites. Haven't tried the fish yet, but everything else is great! read more

Delicious and super underrated. They have the best nachos in town! Excellent variety and really kind staff. The prices are pretty cheap for really good quality. read more

Alpine Taco Shop - Alpine Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Alpine, California

We have been going here for years.. went there and ordered a bacon, egg & cheese burrito and a chile relleno burrito. The 1st burrito was all cheese, over cooked egg and little bacon... the second burrito was all beans and a chile relleno made with what looked like a large jalapeno instead of a poblano like most Mexican restaurants use. The food here is usually really good, but this visit was terrible!!! read more

I had breakfast here this morning, and it was just flat horrible. For starts, the coffee was like light brown dishwater. To add insult to injury, there was no cream, only powdered creamer or milk, neither of which is anything like an adequate substitute. When my Huevos Rancheros came, it was topped with yellow American cheese. The rice was some weird abomination of white rice with little bits of celery, absolutely not proper Spanish Rice. The beans, again, were topped with yellow American-style commercial cheese. The Huevos Rancheros were on tortillas so hard that trying to cut them, on a styrofoam plate, with a flimsy plastic knife, was an ordeal. The Ranchero sauce was more commercial microwave trash. I ate half of it, just out of sheer stubbornness, and then gave up and just walked away. In summary, I would have been better off just flushing my $9.00 down the toilet. At least that way I wouldn't be sitting here with my guts all queasy and churning. read more

Oh my gosh the food is amazing I had the Surf and turf my husband the monster burrito WOW will visit again many many many times read more

Alpine Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Alpine, California

Over priced, food is agh alright. Alberts down the hill in Lakeside is much better and cheaper! These chicken enchiladas are not worth paying $10 bux for! And no sour cream!!!!? WTF!!! Lame read more

Great service by the dude that has been working there for 20 yrs. Food is legit, it's an Alpine legend. The best taco shop in alpine hands down. read more

Waste of money and time. Full of nasty greasy and crappy portions. Chimichanga was the nastiest piece of food I've ever seen served. Tacos suck too... They need MEAT in them... Not just cheese and lettuce (they're cheap). Go up the street a few hundred feet to Al Ponchos for good Mexican food. read more

Burrito more expensive than other taco shops in Alpine. Same size tortilla but less filling than other places. 2nd time there and still disappointed in cost and service. Not going to be MY go to place. Some satisfied, some of us not! read more

I grew up eating this stuff. It's Americanized Mexican food at its best. I can't stand most places rolled tacos with guacamole, yet this place has the best of both. And their enchiladas are excellent. All the other taco shops in Alpine kinda suck too, so that makes this one even better. read more

Out of all the mexican spots in Alpine... this place takes 3rd. So 3 stars it gets. Not bad. Chill service. Good salsa bar. Over 'n' ouT!

Love this place, it's been an alpine staple for like 20+ years. I always come for my rolled taco fix but have also been getting carnitas burritos recently too. Food is always on point. Prices have steadily climbed the past few years but something you can't blame them directly for. Employees are always friendly. I will say one thing that actually doesn't really bother me but one of the guys(been working here forever) is always stoned. Like ALWAYS! And not like he smoked earlier in the day..... But like maybe 5 minutes ago high. As an occasional smoker I could honestly care less but just seems bad for biz and my female friend I brought last time was extremely put off by this so maybe just keep the toking for after your shift :) will always come to the alpine taco shop read more

This place is the best! They're quick, their food is amazing, they even have a super Cali burrito that's to die for! I've been eating here for years and absolutely love them! read more

Alpines oldest and in many locals opinion,still the best taco shop.Still,when it comes to mexican food Alpine seems to have an embarrassment of wealth.So much so that you can start assigning specialties.Taco shop "A",has awesome albondigas for a winter day,meanwhile taco shop "B"excels at rolled tacos ect.ect.Now,i could break down all 6 taco shops by dish,but lets go with Alpine Taco Shops specialties.First of all they have all your "San Diego"style favorites,clean,fast and reasonably priced.They dont need crazy sized food because these recipes have had years (in the same location!) To refine.If your looking for a new spin on a fav.Give the Ca burrito a try.If $s tight,the family special is a lot for a little,guaranteed fill up. They have new taco tues.specials yea! Inside&outside seating,very basic everything but they do have WiFi for the face in the phone crowd.Limited parking but you can improvise. read more

This place is great! The people here are always friendly. They do to-go orders which comes in handy when your in a rush. The prices have gone up a little but so has minimum wage. Best Mexican food in Alpine is here! read more

Its okay. I feel that there food and customer service and gone down hill recently. It was my favorite place when I first moved to alpine now its not really my go to. read more

I had great customer service I was helped by Stephenie and she was very kind and helpful food was also delicious I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I was craving carne asada fries the other day and thought I'd see how good theirs was since I was in town. Not bad... I think this might be the place to satisfy my carne asada fries craving while I'm in Alpine. read more

I grew up in Alpine. So I was visited Alpine Taco Shop ALOT and it was always awesome. I moved away from Alpine in 2002 and haven't been back to Alpine Taco Shop since. Last night I was up in Alpine for other reasons but I was hungry and thought I would stop by Alpine Taco Shop for old times sake. When I walked in I noticed that the place hasn't changed at all in the last 13 years. I ordered my usual carne asada burrito and three rolled tacos. The burrito was real good but I was a little disappointed in the rolled tacos. They just weren't as good as I remember. I don't get to Alpine much these days but when I am up there I going to try and make it a point to stop by Alpine Taco Shop. read more

Best Mixed Burrito. Try it with rice...delicious!