my search for the best taco spot in sd is finally over. im a big tacos el g hater and tj tacos blew…read morethem out of the park. tacos el g used to be good, don't get me wrong. but the quality went down, salsa tastes like water, meat is tough, dry, and chewy, and expensive. tj tacos did everything right. tacos were huge and full of meat. 10/10 no notes. we ordered adobada, carne asada, lengua, tripas, and cabeza tacos. everything was insane. adobada was juicy, flavorful, and addicting. my brother looooved their carne asada and he's picky with his tacos too! the smokiness and char from the grill gave it the absolute best flavor. it was also super tender and juicy. my lengua and cabeza were just perfect. cabeza wasn't too fatty like some places. i enjoyed how carne asada was paired with a fresh flour tortilla while the others came with corn. they had the best tortillas! i'm just a girl who loves salsa and i need them spicy. that's where a lot of tacos spots here fall short. their salsas, especially verde, were spicy and soooo good. i was so impressed! lots of seating inside and outside. you order first and pay after. don't forget to ask for grilled onions, jalapeños, and extra salsa. can't wait to come back for drive thru!

Looooooove this spot. I used to dine in and the workers were kind and quick. I now come mainly for…read morethe drive thru and the service is just as kind and quick. Their asada is super juicy with bits of fat and cartilage. Has a nice charcoal taste. The adobada is nicely seasoned and tender with bits of fat. Cabeza was like a super tender and juicy pulled meat. Tripas was super crispy and their quesadillas are super creamy and slightly salty. I've asked before to get tripas and quesadillas more seared and it made a huge difference! They have good red and green salsa. Spicy but not super hot.

Great delicious food, very nice service and cute Ambience…read more Definitely will be coming back!!

Great local spot, that I want the world and yet no one to know about, all at once…read more I had a craving for fish tacos. Sir we ventured here. I have the El Pascado, TallGirl had the Adaboado and the Coco Loco. For good measure we also got chips and guacamole. They have stubborn cola, which is always a hit for me. The chips were fresh and crisp and perfect amount of salt. The guacamole had a lovely lime hit. It was very good (from a non guacamole lover) and I especially like it with the chipotle salsa. My tacos were so yummy! I love how each taco had some fresh fruit on it. Each bite made my mouth happy!! The service was friendly, quick and personal. I felt like we were in a place where everyone knows your name. There is outdoor seating in the front and rear patio. And about 11 tables inside. This is on the list to come back to again and again!!

The food was fantastic and service was great! Thank you! We tried the Steak Colorado, Steak Jalisco…read moretacos and Chicken Chipotle Burrito. They were delicious and the Basque Cheesecake is probably the best cc I've ever had.

As a north county native I'm always on the lookout for A HIDDEN GEM…read more Mesa Agricola transports you to Mexico DF a hole in the wall with culture and delicious food, drinks and did I mention CHEESE Cake!!! The staff is very attentive just like our Hispanic culture. Music is on point. Steak Jalisco is my favorite!! The chicken Tinga is so good!! Honestly try one of each and let your palate be transported to Mexico. Love what the team is doing here. Bringing farm to table just like our culture!

Damn this food is delicious with large portions. This meat is cooked over wood coals & you can…read moretaste the difference! I love their red salsa they put on their tacos but woo wee! it is spicy!! One last thing, they make all their tortillas and they toast some of the corn tortillas. I love a good carne asada tostada! Try this, order your carne asada tacos but when you get to the window where they prep your food, ask them to make 1 like a tostada. Thank me later!

Holy guacamole the portions here are big! The Horchata was massive and super sweet, which was…read moreactually perfect to cut through the savory saltiness of the food. Nachos Al Pastor were tasty and the meat was very flavorful. My boyfriend got the tacos and said his only con was too much guac (though that doesn't seem like a con to me personally). I loved the setup of this place -- you order inside and can customize your tacos outside. Just be warned that if you eat outside, your clothes will smell smoky after.

I'm giving this place 3 stars for now because my first experience was genuinely great, but my…read moresecond visit was disappointing enough that I almost rated it 2 stars. The first time I visited a few weeks ago, I had a really positive experience. The location was a little hard for me to find, but once I got there, it seemed worth it. I walked in craving a breakfast burrito and was helped by a very nice, slender gentleman at the counter. I asked for a ham, bacon, and sausage breakfast burrito and also requested that it be cut in half. He was friendly, said no problem, and within minutes I had exactly what I ordered. That burrito was delicious. The salsa station was stocked and convenient with self-serve cups readily available, and the atmosphere was nice. The people around me were friendly, and one gentleman even mentioned this was the place that used to be near Peterson's Donuts. Overall, it was a great first impression and I left happy, already planning to come back. Fast forward to today, Saturday, April 25, 2026 around 10:30 AM, and unfortunately, my second experience was the complete opposite. This time there was a young woman working the register, and from the moment I approached, she didn't seem very welcoming. I told her I wanted to order a breakfast burrito but wasn't sure what kind I wanted today. She told me the only options were bacon, egg, cheese and tater tots, or egg and cheese. I politely asked if I could add ham and sausage and pay extra, since that's what I had ordered before. She immediately responded that they "didn't have that type of breakfast burrito." That response confused me because I had literally ordered one there before. I wasn't going to argue, especially because her tone and attitude made me feel like I was bothering her just by asking questions. I then asked if the burrito could be cut in half and never really got a clear response. I also noticed the salsa station no longer had the little self-serve cups available, so I had to ask for those too. The same cashier asked how many I needed, and I said two. A few minutes later, another woman called my name and handed me the burrito. I sat down and realized it wasn't cut in half like I requested. At that point, I had to go back up and ask for a plastic knife and fork just to cut it myself. Which was not a problem or issue for me. I ate half of the burrito, but honestly, it wasn't nearly as good as the first one. The taste was underwhelming, and by the time I left I was just so disappointed. I ended up throwing the other half away after I left. Consistency matters, especially when the first experience set the bar high. The food was great the first time, but the service and quality were lacking the second time around. My honest opinion: if someone is having a bad day, they probably shouldn't be the first face customers interact with at the register. I may update this review depending on how management responds, because I know this place can do better based on my first visit.

When you walk in, you can go right, which is where you can order food and the left is a market with…read moreMexican ingredients, meats, seasonings and canned goods. There is a table of baked goods available. There is a seating area inside where you can enjoy your meal. I ordered the El Pastor tacos and they were ok. The meat could've been more flavored. And I ordered a side of guacamole for $0.85. I rate the tacos 6/10. The salsa bar was clean and had an option of mild, hot and very spicy. The heat was good on the mild. The area was clean and the server was nice and friendly.

The food was delicious, we tried the chilaquiles, birria tacos, and birria ramen. Excellent service…read morefrom Stephanie!

Delicious! Best home made tortillas! Yummy salsa too!!!! Love that I got to buy some tortillas for…read morehome. :)

It's Friday! And I had to have some seafood and I couldn't resist visiting Four Tunas for their…read morefamous Four Tunas Burrito and that unbelievably delicious seafood broth served piping hot. Today in addition I ordered the Tuna Chicharons! Deep fried chunks of smoked tuna served with avocado, cilantro, chopped onions, dipping sauce and fresh hot tortillas. More like jerky but tasty. Great service from Betsy

Food is great. They have great dishes, most are unique to them…read more Service is good. Ambiance needs a little refreshing , its starting to look a little aged.

Family has been coming here for a while. Today was my first time and it did not disappoint…read more Breakfast all day yes please. Carnitas breakfast burrito with hash mas fuego. Service was quick and friendly. Small little hole in the wall that has really food.

Hard shell fish tacos really really good I ordered to also a bowl of posole this is my favorite…read moreplace I have been coming here for quite a while I enjoy it I really hope they stick around for as long as they've been around they are so good so authentic reminds me of the early 80s growing up This is the real deal all their food is delicious they also do Custom tacos just ask!! :)

Amazing Mexican food, go there and have it you won't regret it…read more We have been a half dozen times now and every time we go the food is excellent. The people that run the place are very nice, the service is good and the food is great. They have a good selection of Mexican beers. The food comes to your table hot. The ingredients are always fresh. The Al pastor burrito is outstanding, the rice and beans are delicious. The four homemade salsas they bring to your table are all amazing. Definitely some of the best Al pastor I've ever had. There are a ton of places to eat Mexican food in escondido, many of them really good, but this place is clean, the food is always hot, the ingredients are always fresh, it feels home cooked and authentic. I hope this restaurant is around for a long time because the food is delicious. It's a great place to take your family, friends or even a date. Go there, support the owners, and enjoy the outstanding food.

Wow! Wow! Wow!! I've been trying to get to the Villa on Grand and boy was it worth the wait! Great…read morespace, open and easy seating. If you are a large party, ie 8-10, definitely call to see what/if they have tables. They have plenty of space but I would double check. Great music, great design, and honestly, great vibes. Music was at a perfect volume, not too overwhelming and yet, fun. Simple decor and I love that. Clean and simple, perfect for breakfast/lunch. The food was delicious, hot, and extremely tasty! They made my favorite dish, chilaquiles and it was to perfection. Perfect amount as well. Not too small and not too big nor was it heavy. The coffee was very good and hot, they also walked around checking on you, not overly disturbing you but with perfect timing to check in. I will absolutely be coming back! Thank you!

LOVE LOVE LOVE KENNEDYS!!!…read more Great quality. Great seasoning!!! So many options!!! Little pricey, but WORTH IT!!!

I have loved coming to Kennedys for years. My husband and I would make a stop whenever we happen to…read morebe nearby from San Diego. The tacos were perfection and the salsas/dips couldn't be beat! Staff always exceptionally friendly. Fast forward to this Saturday..taco was inedible. I had to forgo the tortilla and just eat the meat because the tortilla was nearly raw. My husband got a burrito which was good. 1 salsa for both items, so we asked for more salsa and got exactly one more haha. Not sure what changed but no longer worth the extra effort to stop by unfortunately.