I have had the chance to try this food truck at least 5 or 6 times and it never disappoints. The truck is clean, looks nice, well taken care of. The staff are friendly, polite, and super fast. The tacos contain high quality ingredients, taste fantastic, and look good too. Plus it comes with beans, rice, chips, limes, etc. Plenty of great food. Always glad when my company picks this truck for our food truck. Happy to see them. read more

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The best tacos in town! Whether you're hitting up the truck at a brewery or at your local catered event. Carlo's taco is not to be messed with! It's taco at its most authentic and fresh state you can possibly have. Of course the team is always extremely friendly and fast! I love the set up of their catering station and also their food truck. One of my biggest fear of food truck is how clean it is. However you can just see how take care of everything and how spotless they represent themselves. I would highly recommend Artesano Taco to cater your next event or hit them up next time you see their food truck! read more

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Tried this place a few times. Both time I ended up getting their two taco carne asada plate. I ordered and was given a buzzer. Took maybe 10 minutes or so to get my food. Everything tasted really fresh and they don't skimp on anything. Would try their food truck again. read more

Artesano Food truck is located at Alesmith Brewing Company. While we waited for our food, hubby got a beer and sat outside in the patio. We ordered the gringa, a bunch of tacos, their famous the el tigre quesadilla, and Mexican sopapillas for dessert. It took about 20 minutes to get all of our food and it looked amazing. The Pesco Fresco was the taco of the month was my favorite. It had seared yellowfin tuna crusted with sesame seeds. It had slivers of jalapeno, sweetened cucumber salad, tossed with lime, salt, and agave. Their tortillas are made fresh with each order! All of their tacos were flavorful and unique. I also loved the sopapillas too. They were nice and puffy! Everything was delicious and service was great. I need to try their tacos of the month every month! read more

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Artesano Taco truck is at our favorite Alesmith every Wednesday. They have incredibly tasty fresh tortillas and their carne asada and pollo asado tacos were very tasty...nicely seasoned and great portions. The beans and rice were meh at best but the tacos definitely made the meal. Their salsa seemed to be generic canned in portioned containers...fine but nothing special. All in all decent meal for decent price. read more

Artesano Taco - Taco plate...carne asada & pollo asado - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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We had an excellent catering experience-- the tacos were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Carlos was awesome to work with and the tacos were so good! Had a backyard birthday party for about 40 and Carlos was super helpful and communicative. Had to work out some logistical pieces because of the odd layout of my yard and Carlos was all over it and made sure everything went off on time and without a hitch. Got a ton of compliments on his food and can imagine I'll be seeing him again and one of my guests events in the future. Thank you! read more

We hired Carlos and his team for our wedding, and it was a HIT!! Carlos is extremely professional and kind, and the food is delicious. I couldn't recommend him enough! Go for the desserts too :) read more

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We loved working with Carlos and his team for our private event. Our guests loved the food and it was very reasonably priced. Our event was at AleSmith brewing and it was a big hit. The food was very fresh, flavorful and authentic. Highly recommend! read more

This was some of the BEST tacos I've ever had! Artisano catered a friend's baby shower and not only was the set up beautiful and clean, but we had plenty of options for taco toppings, etc.! The gentleman on the grill and señora making the tortillas by hand were so incredibly kind- and of course very talented *drools at the thought of that asada taco* -- HIGHLY recommend this family business for all your party taco needs!! read more

Phenomenal service and food! The homemade tortillas were such a hit! Carlos and staff were punctual and friendly and we look forward to using them again!! read more

Found this truck at a local craft brewery during a work-related happy hour. Everyone who ordered from the Artesano Tacos liked their food! I ordered Artesano's Famous Mexican Burrito. It's their family recipe from Durango. Flour tortillas filled with shredded beef marinated in a tomatillo salsa and served with light mayo and freshly sliced avocado. I enjoyed these! Flavorful. Not dry. There was a sufficient amount of beef. Their online menu claims that the salsa is a little spicy. It is not. My order came with chips and a small side of vegetables with some salsa. They were pretty standard. No complaints. I appreciated the vegetables with salsa. They do have other sides (such as rice and beans) available for an additional cost, but I did not find that necessary as my plate was plenty for me. Consider adding more sides if you are feeling especially famished. ___EXTRA INFO___ -They make their corn tortillas by hand onsite. -Additional specials are available, but you would need to check out the physical menu wherever the truck is located. -Prices are reasonable. Thanks for an awesome dinner, Artesano Taco! I hope to catch you at another brewery one day. read more

Artesano Taco - Burritos - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

We had these wonderful tacos for our Cinco de Mayo party on May 2nd 2024. Carlos and his crew showed up early and started to set up and cook the delicious site made tortillas and all of the other taco components that eventually came together and made a delicious and fun fiesta! All of our 85 guests raved about the taste and quality and we will definitely use them again next year! read more

Artesano Taco - Carlos and the Artesano Taco crew! All set up and ready to serve our guests! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is hands down the best taco in San Diego! They are truly artisan tacos, as the name alludes to. I ordered the Carnitas Taco w/ Pineapple and the rather large serving of Chicken Nachos. Although I was a little skeptical at first about adding pineapple to a taco, the sweet and spicy ingredients made for a truly amazing combination! The huge helping of nachos had several cheeses that were melted over homemade chips and topped with fresh pico de gallo and thinly sliced jalapenos. It was so good, that my two friends who joined me practically ate the entire plate! What really impressed me was the fact that this was a family operation, with several generations in the kitchen, and they were all friendly with a smile on their faces. Despite the fact that there was a long line due to the savory food, the family worked hard and were very kind while providing excellent customer service. This is not your traditional Taco Shop experience, where a bunch of people who don't want to be there are taking orders like a factory and shoving the food out to customers. Therefore, for an artisan taco experience, I highly recommend Artesano Tacos! read more

BEST DECISION!!! My wife and I just hired Artesano this past Sunday for our Anniversary party of 120 people. I cannot say enough good things. We had a lot of stress finding a decent caterer to go with. Artesano was actually the very last one we tried and we knew right away they were the ones. Carlos and his staff were very kind and professional. The entire process from the quote, to the setup, timing, serving....everything was flawless. And the communication through emails and phone was impressive. Every single person at the party was saying it was some of the best food they have had and almost everyone went back for seconds (and some thirds). The handmade tortillas were amazing too. We opted to go with the Sopapillas for dessert and it was delicious! I would recommend staring your search with Artesano. And even if you are not hiring them for an event, stop by and try their food. You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Carlos! read more

The most delicious tacos ever, handmade tortillas and a family recipe. Chef Carlos knows his craft and his crew give great service. We look forward to Wednesdays when they are at Alesmith Brewery in Miramar. read more

I have tried the food from Artesano Taco truck twice and both the times it did not disappoint. Food tastes amazing. Highly recommend them. read more

Artesano Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

Blown away! A few days a week, there is a food truck in our work parking lot. The schedule is published in advance, so I saw this truck and thought why not try it out? Tbh, I didn't expect very much because it seems like nowadays everyone thinks they should have a food truck and so many of them are mediocre. NOT THIS ONE! From the moment the gentleman at the window took our order and described the different options for tacos, I had a suspicion that we were in for a treat. He was clearly not just slinging some soggy tacos and moving to the next customer, he described each ingredient in detail and how they layer the tacos and the cheese. Clearly a man who was passionate about his craft. It turns out that Carlos is the owner and chef and he is supremely talented. Living in SD, you get quite a few options for tacos but these were next level. The tortillas hand made, the meats perfectly marinated, the accoutrements balanced, and the presentation beautiful. The salsas were provided in the box and the flavors and heat were perfect. Honestly waited months for Artesano to return and this time brought 5 coworkers to the truck and each of them was just as impressed as well. We are thinking of having them cater a special event we are celebrating in the upcoming year as they are the best tacos I've had living in SD for the past decade. read more

Artesano Taco - The best tacos in SD - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

SO GLAD we went with Carlos and his team for our wedding (90 guests). All of our guests couldn't stop raving how good the tacos were (even better than Tacos El Gordo!). The fresh, handmade tortillas were the star of the show. Carlos himself is an incredibly friendly and caring person, which made the whole experience even better. His staff would stop by our sweetheart table to make sure we had all the food we wanted and that everything was okay, which was incredibly sweet of them to do that. Definitely do tacos from Artesano for your wedding (or next big event). You and your guests will love them forever. No regrets whatsoever. read more

Great tacos. Loved the Al pastor taco in particular. The service was fast too! Will definitely be visiting again.

Artesano taco!! You made our Best day, aka wedding day, 11.12.22 so incredibly special. Your food and service is dear to our hearts for many reasons (pandemic days). Having you cater for our wedding brought so much joy and we are SO incredibly grateful for you and your team! Our family and friends raved about how delicious your tacos were; however, to Jeremy and I it was no surprise. Y'all are exceptional, kind, professional and the absolute BEST!!! For those waiting to book, BOOK NOW!!!!!!! You will not regret it!!! Artesano taco, we love you!! We look forward to seeing you soon at Thorn Brewery. Muchisimas gracias, Jess&Jeremy read more

They were set up at the Alesmith Brewery in Marimar.... Tried the desebrada and pollo asada tacos. Both were AMAZING. I could have eaten a dozen. Each. No picture as I was too busy diving head first read more

Amazing handmade tortillas and a family recipe! The artesano famous burritos are so good and the tacos al pastor are my favorite. Carlos is a super star chef and provides great service and care! read more

Waited 20 minutes for a burnt quesadilla, I could make a better one in my microwave. Terrible and expensive. read more

Artesano Taco - Waited 20 minutes for this burnt quesadilla. - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

OKAY, OKAY!!! These are the BEST TACOS I've ever had--and the service is top-notch!!! The chicken was perfectly seasoned--OMG!!!! Oh, they cater, too!!! I will be on the hunt for this truck on a regular basis!!!! I'm so excited that I found this place--it was one of the highlights on my day! read more

Carlos and his team did an OUTSTANDING job at our son's birthday party! He was very responsive, providing killer client service, clearly and quickly communicating fee and terms of service. Moreover, ahead of time, he even took time to come over to check out our space to determine the best way to host. The day of, he came early and equipped to manage our big group, and the food and service was beyond perfect. The level of professionalism paired with excellent cuisine makes it undeniable that we will have Carlos come take care of future parties! At least a half dozen guests took his card and can't wait to have him manage their parties in the future, too. Thanks again, Carlos and team, for a perfect day! read more

Carlos and his team provided outstanding food and service for my son's soccer team and their families. He was able to charge the 20 families as they ordered, and he offered the full menu. Their food is EXCELLENT, and many of us bought extra to take home for leftovers. How often do you do that at a food truck?! I will definitely use them in the future! read more

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I wish I took photos, but the food didn't last long. So delicious, wasnt sure what I wanted to try but the man guided me and let me know what they were known for, as well as their special. The food was SO good, the meat was delicious and not dry, and the salsa was great as well. I've had bad experiences with food trucks at breweries in the past so it was a really nice to see that the staff at Artesano cared about their food and their customers. Definitely get the crispy cheese on your tacos and burritos! read more

Carlos at Artesano Tacos is the best in town! The whole menu is scrumptious and we always get rave reviews when we use them at events. We have used their taco truck for events since 2019 and they have been nothing but wonderful! Carlos is easy to coordinate with and open to special items to make your event perfect. Can't wait to work them again this April! You can find them at AleSmith on Wednesdays if you want to try their menu. read more

I am so glad we had Carlos and his team from Artesano Taco do the catering at our wedding reception! It was everything we wanted and more: delicious food, great service, impeccable presentation. Did I mention everything was fresh and delicious? We got a basic taco package and requested veggies, carne asada, adobada, and pollo. This was for 75 guests. Carlos was very easy to communicate with and answered any and all questions. He met with us a month before the reception in preparation of the big day, and it all paid off. The day of the reception every guest was happy and well taken care of. The taco cart outside worked great for us. Carlos and his team do excellent work. They give off a very professional, artsy vibe in my opinion, and are down to earth. Great people to work with. One great thing is you can catch them on a Tuesday night outside Thorn Brewary in San Diego, CA to sample their tacos. Totally worth your time and money. Carlos is friendly, responsive and honest. The food is flavorful and all our guests were happy. I absolutely love the quality of their meat and veggies and the robust flavor of the salsa (especially the rojo). Their beans are vegetarian and the tortillas are soft and handmade. I cannot recommend Carlos and Artesano Taco more highly to cater your next event! read more

Artesano Taco - I was busy at the bride so didn't get pictures of the actual tacos but here are some of their condiments. The food is SO good! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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I have been a huge fan of Carlos and his family-run operation for years, previously called Ytacote Catering. They make the world's best corn tortillas, and everything they do is made with love and care. I have hired them for baby showers, my sister's 40th birthday party, and other fun gatherings and they always knock it out of the park. Their Mexican street corn and authentic Mexican burritos are drool-worthy, and their tacos are hefty and filling. Artesano Taco also helped feed 50 homeless in December 2019, on a community project my neighborhood put on. They showed up and did an amazing job making sure these people got a delicious warm meal on a cold night. They enthusiastically agreed to help me put this on, and gave us an incredible deal. Their kindness and willingness to help will make me a loyal fan forever. Thank you Carlos and team! read more

Artesano has some of my favorite tacos in SD. I would die happy if the quesabrada tacos with their homemade sopapillas were my last meal. Everyone who works there is incredibly friendly and nice. Service is great and quick. The only downside is that they don't have a brick and mortar location and are usually booked for private events on weekends, because I would take everyone who visits me to Artesano! read more

We hired Artesano Taco to cater my husband's 60th birthday party and they did an AMAZING job. Communication prior to the event was excellent. Payment was easy. The staff showed up exactly on time and were very friendly and professional. Everyone RAVED about how good the tacos and sides were. The tortillas were made on-site and they were the most delicious tortillas we've had. We are very happy with the staff, food and professionalism. We would highly recommend!! read more

Carlos and his team were AMAZING! They brought their food truck to our company holiday party hosted in my back yard. For nearly 80 people, everything ran smoothly and was absolutely delicious. Prices were more than reasonable- I priced out a lot of options since we were on a budget and his was the best! Carlos even stopped by my house a few days in advance to make sure he was prepared for setting up in our space. I can't recommend Artesano Taco enough and look forward to hiring them in the years to come! Thanks for everything, Carlos and crew! Sorry I got busy and forgot to bring you over your lemonade!!! read more

Probably some of the best tacos I've had here in San Diego or in a very long time. Hand made tortillas were perfectly cooked and not too thick or too thin but just right. Had the adobada, chicken, asada, desebrada and the taco of the month and they were all absolutely delicious. So good that there was no time to take pictures of the tacos but did manage to snap a picture of the dessert. The dessert is like a beignet, drizzled with sugar, cinnamon & chocolate with some ice cream. Will definitely be back and take more pictures. My absolute compliments to the chef and huge shout out to the employee manning the register, he was knowledgeable, offered suggestions and had that million dollar attitude. Thank you for an epic Saturday dinner and experience! read more

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Carlos and his team at Artesano Taco are the best in San Diego. We first discovered their truck outside Thorn Brewery on Tuesday nights during the pandemic. It quickly became our weekly highlight to get their tacos and burritos for dinner. Not only is their food incredible but their service is exceptional. My wife and I knew when we were to get married we wanted Artesano to cater our special day. We received so many compliments by our wedding guests who told us over and over the tacos and appetizers were some of the best they ever had. They loved the hand made tortillas being warmed up in front of them and Carlos and Alex delivered with the presentation and customer service. We are so happy with how Carlos and Artesano went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was the best ever. If you are considering anyone else to cater your event, stop and go with Artesano Taco, you will not be disappointed. We look forward to visiting the truck again soon, thank you again Carlos and team. You are awesome! read more

The bomb dot com! This food truck is outstanding, we had delicious tacos and rice and beans for a quick break from work and Artesano delivered! Go eat at this truck! read more

Artesano Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is long overdue. A big THANK YOU to Carlos and team for celebrating with us my boyfriend's 50th birthday. The food was DELICIOUS! I was sold when he said they make the tortillas on-site, something to entertain the guests. I wish I had taken photos of the food, but was busy eating :D. Great service - friendly and having a good time. Highly recommended and will definitely use again. read more

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These guys were great. The tacos and desserts were great. They were right on time and professional.

The service was wonderful and the food was even better! I got the taco combo, and had them suggest their favorite tacos. They were all delicious and I'm glad I tried something new. Yum!! read more

Artesano Taco - Taco Combo - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California