The area here is definitely hard to find parking, and it had a lot of random foot traffic with people just hanging around outside. It seems like it's more of a local spot, for those who are in walking distance already. There are a few seats inside but not many. You order at the counter and they call you up when it's ready. I ordered the breakfast burrito with the chorizo, egg, potato and cheese with a side of red salsa. It was greasy and good, and hit the spot at the time, jowever i did pay for it later unfortunately lol. The portion size and price were pretty good, and the restaurant looked pretty clean overall. They had a pretty cool mural on the wall. I will definitely go back and try one of there other menu items. read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Mural - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a pretty legit, mom and pop Mexican food spot. The menu is a bit limited, but the quality is pretty good overall. The pricing is wonderful, and the portions are huge. You can easily split a burrito here and be happy. read more

While I was in town and craving a breakfast burrito, this spot happened to be the closest to my Airbnb--so I decided to give it a shot, and I'm glad I did. The chorizo burrito was massive and absolutely delicious. The place looked clean and well-kept, and during the 10 minutes I waited, three other customers came in--clearly regulars based on their friendly conversation with who I assume was the owner. Definitely recommend! read more

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I heard the breakfast burritos are worth getting into it with a homeless man frfr, only shitty part is after getting cucked by the homeless man the people at the register wouldnt give me a new one. Very sad... the ambiances was good tho. Minus one star for cucked burrito read more

This place is inconsistent and half the time awful. I live across the street and the food is completely dependent on who's working. I've gotten this combo 2 other times. Today the chile relleno had no sauce! When i called and asked why, the guy acted confused. read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good prices for your meal compared to similar places nearby. Free refills on drinks too. This place gets packed with locals at lunchtime, they know what's up! I like that you can taste the grill in the food, which is to say you can taste everything they've been cooking. I got a breakfast burrito but I could taste the cheese from a quesadilla. read more

The place was nice and the service was friendly, but honestly go just for the breakfast burritos. I got a bacon and egg breakfast burrito and it was the size of my head! It was delicious and sooo filling!! If you need a quick and filling breakfast place this one is for you! read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Bacon and Egg Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

It was a bit hard to find parking here but I will say the prices are very reasonable and the size of the portions are good too. I got their veggie burrito and it was so yummy! The service was good it took a bit long to get our food but nothing crazy. I would say the location is a bit dicey at times with the people who hang out outside. read more

I called to Order pick up, Carla answered the phone when i started putting my order in and asking questions . Carla hanged up the phone on me twice. After checking Yelp reviews, this restaurant has roaches in their kitchen. Thanks Carla , i will be notifying the health department. read more

Azteca is a simple but solid taco shop! I recommend stopping if you're downtown and need a quick but delicious bite to eat. The service is good, the lady at the register is nice. I've had the rolled tacos and a bacon breakfast burrito.. definitely recommend! While they can't control what goes on outside of the shop, (trolley stop transients), inside the shop is very clean. The food is amazing! read more

Super good love the tacos I'd definitely come back... do you make your own tortillas?? Definitely worth the stop

Solid hole in the wall. Regular taco is not street taco sized and Cali burrito has just the right amount of fries in them. Solid spot. read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Taco Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I got the ham breakfast burrito which totaled to $9 . Best $9 I've ever spent !! The burrito was huge ! Homemade tortilla , crispy potatoes , delicious cheese , and to top it off , a delicious red salsa will be coming back for sure read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Ham burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was not a fan of the breakfast burrito I had from this taco shop. They missed in several steps to make it at least a good breakfast burrito. I had the ham, eggs, potatoes, and cheese burrito. First thing I did not appreciate was that they did not chop up the ham and scramble it with the eggs. They cooked the ham and eggs separately then places them in the burrito. It just looked odd and threw off the texture of the burrito. The ham was good but the eggs were very under seasoned or not at all perhaps. The potatoes I had a huge problem with because they were greasy and to mushy. They tasted of oil, so I proceeded to remove the most I could. I also bit into some totally burnt pieces of potato. They were not pleasant and I had to spit them out. The flour tortilla was okay, but it was not heated all the way through. The lackluster attention to details at this taco shop was disappointing. I don't give out many one star reviews, but when a place deserves it, well I have no choice but to follow through. Taco shops like this one is what give taco shops a bad name in the minds of certain people. Step it up people! read more

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We LOVE this taco shop. We usually stop here and pick up a burrito before we head into petco park to watch the Padres. I've had the California, Carnitas, and Bean cheese and rice burritos, all delicious! I just order the roll tacos today, also amazing! My bf likes their breakfast burritos (which are served all day) and carnitas tacos. They have a green salsa and a red salsa that has some heat. The location is right off the park and market trolley station. Very casual ambiance, you order at the register and pick up there as well. The cashiers have seen my face often enough that they know what I'll order... the orders are usually fast and always good. Don't let some of the questionable characters outside scare you from coming in to try them... read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Nothing fancy, but that's how you know the food is good - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

They have excellent food and services daily. I recommend them if you're seeking a delicious meal while in the downtown San Diego area on Park blvd and Market Street. read more

Ok.. talk about a diamond in the rough!! I have been a really big fan of California burritos for a lonnng time now. A couple weeks ago I would have told you I've been to every taco shop in San Diego and tried everything on each of their menus. So glad I found this place! One of the best Mexican food restaurants I've been to and Im so surprised I didn't find it sooner Ive tried a few different things on the menu and everything has more flavor than your usual taco shop. The Carne Asada is tender and goes so well with the Carne asada fries but the burrito has potatoes and its just so delicious I had to rant about it. Taco shop is tucked away off of a trolley stop with a cool Myhan calendar inside. The area is quite littered and can seem sketchy but that doesn't stop me from coming back whenever I crave some Mexican cuisine. This place is definitely worth a try if you live quality Mexican food at a fair price. read more

My girlfriend and i go here all the time. super delicious carne asada tacos, and delicious rice! read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This has become my favorite hole in the wall. The food keeps me coming back. I've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all good. The pollo and carne asada are both a treat because they don't try to cover up the taste of the meat with that same old Tex Mex flavor - they respect the flavor of the meat! And everything is served fast and hot with a friendly smile. And if you're a regular, a hearty "Mi, amigo!" From breakfast (served anytime) to entrees, Azteca has yet to disappoint, and that's saying quite a bit. And I just can't get enough of those mini tacos! read more

Tacos are excellent!! The ambiance is not terrible. After all it is a taco shop... Very nice cashier and good service, as far as I'm concerned. The trick is to order your food to go and eat somewhere else. The trolley stop is just outside and so there is a major congregation of homeless, transient and vagrants. On occasion you get a whiff of either weed (very skunky" odor or urine smell when the wind blows. You don't get a choice, it's just one or the other. Again, food-wise you can't go wrong. read more

Love their food the owner is a great dude. Enjoy seeing that guy every time I come in he has a smiling face and great attitude towards customers, and the food is bomb. read more

This place is a hole in the wall on a crappy block, and it is AMAZING. Seriously, when you think low key authentic Mexican food, this is it. Their carne asada and adobada will rival anyones. My go to's are their street tacos (mini tacos on their menu) or their California burrito, which, and I'm not joking here, is a top 3 California burrito in the city. It's that good. Excellent crispy fries inside, amazing carne, and perfect mixture of guac and sour cream. If you're looking for a bite before a Padres game, come here instead of Lolita's. read more

First time here, I ordered the California burrito. Everything was well balanced, tasted amazing, and the sauces were perfect. The workers here were very nice, helpful, and made me feel comfortable. The whole place is very clean and well kept; overall, a great experience! read more

Nice place and nice food (especially the tacos and horchata), and reasonable prices, but no restroom. The people working here were nice. read more

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Roaches!!! Roach taco. Do not eat here. It may look clean in the front, but in their kitchen, ROACHES.! 6/4/2019 read more

This meal was a tale of two tacos. The individual tacos we ordered were amazing, especially the shrimp taco. Topping it off with their salsa roja and salsa verde made it even better. The birria tacos, however, were basically the opposite and pretty disappointing. The overall dish just lacked any real flavor and was very dry, but I'm not sure if that was because it didn't have any cheese or if the meat just turned out that way. Still a good spot to check out, but only for their normal tacos though. read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Shrimp Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food is very good my favorite is the carne asada fries and the carne asada plate. The food Is very fresh I will be coming back again. read more

My absolute favorite taco and burrito shop in the East Village. The staff are always friendly

The carne asada and breakfast burritos are fantastic. Everything else on the menu wasn't my favorite. Good service. Good prices. They make the food fast too, so great for a quick bite. The guacamole is a little bland, tastes like it's from a can. read more

Azteca has become one of my favorite places from El cajon to Carlsbad being Mexican and primarily eating Mexican food when chosing fast food , I can tell you azteca is always on the top of my list I would walk 10 minutes and drive and extra 10 miles to get here if needed. They seem to have the right idea when running a Mexican food eatery from their great service to God quality fresh ingredients but most importantly to me is their delicious and consistent salsa , I love their red salsa it's got a kick and good flavor. You can expect a great meal with whatever you choose to order I primarily get their California burritos as it already comes with everything it should guac cheese sour cream . But I also love their carne asada as it's from a good cut and always cooked seasoned right . I also love their rolled tacos specially since you can order them with everything guac cheese pico lettuce . In the morning I enjoy their bacon breakfast burritos , I always add beans to the burrito and I'm sure to be full all day. The area is not the best but that never makes me think twice about going there , there's a brewery next door which they allow you to bring food in so it's a perfect combo for me. read more

Yo, Aztec Taco shop on Park Blvd is the bomb! I went past it a few times and it always had a decent crowd, though I was skeptical. However, tonight I was starvin' like Marvin and hit up Aztec Taco shop for 2 carne asada tacos. In my taste bud's opinion - best tacos I done had thus far in San Diego. If you want honest to good tacos, hit up Aztec Taco shop on Park Blvd by the trolley track. Church! read more

Quaint little "Hole-in-the-wall" taco shop located across the street from the Park & Market trolley station. Burritos were pretty flavorful and beefy for the price point, and staff here were very friendly. It isn't a fancy Michelin-star place by any means, but it's still definitely a step above any chain Mex place in the area, that's for sure. :) read more

Literally the best burrito and tacos I've ever had, huge servings with tons of steak and guacamole. The staff is nice and the shop is close to petco park which was very convenient. Super affordable also. read more

Azteca Taco Shop - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I like this place a lot but what stopped me from giving 5 stars was that I did get really sick after eating here once. Other that that time the food and flavor is really good. read more

Ok, so it's not much to look at on the outside but then again, some of the best places I've eaten at are home in the walls. I live across the street and have seen this place but never ordered until one night I was so hungry and didn't want to wander too far. I got the shrimp tacos, carne asada tacos and carne asada tostada. I'll be honest, the shrimp taco was good but nothing to rave about but the carbs asada taco and rosado - OMG!!!! So good. The tostada was probably the best I've had. So so good!!! I've been back three times on the last two weeks. It's now my go to. Great food, cheap prices and super quick. Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed! read more

Love this place! Just discovered them last week and we are hooked. Their breakfast burritos are so good, extremely reasonably priced and their hot sauces are delicious! read more

Hard Pass! I have been here many times and every time it gets worse and worse. The last time however was the final. Now I am boycotting it ;) 1st. The location is not the best - being located right next to the trolly and around the corner from where the homeless beg. The restaurant itself is just a step above a hole in the wall (and not one of the good ones). Somewhat dirty, extremely dark and dreary and they blast the small TV with Mexican soap operas. I would especially never eat there. 2nd. The food is average to poor. A basic selection of your typical Mexican dishes yet none are good almost taste as if it was just warmed up old or freezer food - definitely not fresh or authentic, which is surprising. 3rd. And lastly - the service! They are very slow in getting your order taken, as they are more concerned with talking with their coworkers, watching TV or pretending to clean tables. Then the people who work there themselves - extremely stingy and inconsiderate. For example they will only give you one salsa container. What Mexican restaurant doesn't have a salsa bar for one and two what one limits you to the amount of salsa you are allowed?!?!? read more

The California burritos were AMAZING. They were my first SoCal burrito and they were so good I went back a second time. I asked for without potatoes the second time because it was a little strange to me, but that's just preference. They absolutely fixed it up just perfect for me and I wished I lived closer. The flavours mixed so well, they were intoxicating. I'm not sure I've ever had a burrito so good before in my life. read more

Azteca Taco Shop - The first burrito was so good I forgot to take a photo. This was my 2nd burrito from there. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Ok. Here's my honest opinion of this place. It's always packed and has good customer service but what surprised me the most is that the food is more than excellent. Most little hole in the wall places like this usually have something wrong. I think the only thing wrong with this place is the location. Apart from that this place is damn near perfect. My favorite food here is the "quesabirria burrito". It's absolutely awesome down to the very last bite and great portions too!!! Enjoy!!! read more

It's good food and a great price, location is the only bad part. Taco shop specials. read more