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    Cesars Taco Shop

    4.6 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Very loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Very good torta! I think it was half barbacoa and half carnitas
    Deanne L.

    First impression was great! My boyfriend and I came here before heading to the swap meet. Didn't know which meat to choose for my torta, but they said I can do half n half! Picked carnitas and barbacoa. The torta was delicious! Was so good, came with a lot of meat and the bread was soft. Outdoor seating. Super quick service, made fresh to order. Friendly too

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    Classic taco stand indoors with outdoor seating only. Hefty tasty portions of meat for a solid price. Appears to be cash only. Immediate and friendly service. They let me try several meats.

    Noel I.

    The best tacos I have ever tasted. Homemade flavor from a family owned business. It was absolutely amazing. The service was awesome. There was plenty of outdoor seating which was awesome! It's located in National City and has an incredible view. Did I say the tacos were amazing?

    Carnitas, fish and carne asada.
    Kristian T.

    Great fish tacos, carne asada is dry but the carnitas a good alternative. Highly recommended. Cash Only!

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    Yesenia N.

    Great environment decorated with parrots and nature outside area for dinning. The staff is very good at keeping the salsa bar full at all times and dinning area clean. This location opens at 7am and gets very busy quick. Cash is the only form of payment. When you go insure they take your order then issue a ticket that you must pay attention when they call it. I ordered a fish taco that comes with cabbage, tomato, onion, cilantro, and mayonnaise and no chipotle is offered at this location. Overall a positive experience the tacos were very flavorful with double corn tortillas.

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    Liz R.

    My husband and I have been coming to this taco shop on and off for about 5 years and every time we come we are not disappointed. My parents introduced us to this hole-in-the-wall they are venders at the National City Swap Meet that is right next door. Let start with the location. It is located behind a big tree that covers its view right across the street from the Swap Meet parking lot. It has about 3 parking spots but you should just try to find street parking as soon as you turn on D Ave. or go for the free Swap Meet parking (that is what we did today). When you walk up to the shop you go up a set up steps then there is a door immediately to the right that is were you go in to place your order. Some times the line wraps around so you just have to ask the people around if they placed their orders already or are waiting. The line move pretty quickly so it is no huge problem. While you are waiting in line inside the shop you can see the menu and the display with the food. My husband doesn't speak Spanish so he was worry he was going to have a hard time ordering but the guy taking orders was super nice and answer all my husband's questions in English (mostly what comes in the burrito). Once you order you get a number and your drinks (if you order any). I recommend you head outside to find a place to sit. They have about 3 outside dining areas. We like to seat in the main area (bar) to be next to the salsa bar. The salsa bar contains all the goodies (see photo). Outside near the salsa bar on the wall there is a hand washing station for your convenience. Now for the food! It is great we come here for the CARNITAS. The tacos are large they come with two tortillas, onions and cilantro. They can customize your order, like for me I order mine without onions. My husband order a carnitas burrito for the first time today just to try it out. He was not a big fan. He said the meat was about the amount of 3 tacos so a good deal. What he didn't like was the ratio of meat to other ingredients and that the beans were on the salty side, he thought there was to much meat. He said he is going to stick to the tacos. The price is not bad we our order consisted of 3 carnitas tacos, 1 carnitas burrito, and 2 sodas all that equaled $18 :) (Cash, we don't think they accept cards) Overal we will continue to come here to get our carnitas fix.

    Carlo M.

    Best taco shop in the south-bay you have to come here at least once to try this out it's only open on weekends before you get to swap meet best little treat Saturday and Sunday morning

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    5 years ago

    I love thats its family owned .. I've been coming here for more than 15 years and its always delicious. Great customer service!!

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    5 years ago

    Tacos of barbacoa were very delicious, I come all the way from New Jersey to visit family and Cesars Taco Shop is a must have!

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    Been coming here since I was 10 years old bomb birria tacos I wish they would open a restaurant or taco shop ..

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    Been coming here since I was a kid & I loveeee the tacos they are the best workers are so nice

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    All the tacos are delicious! Best birria in town and their carnitas with buche tacos are awesome too!!!!

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    10 years ago

    Great good amazing place..I reccomend it to people ...I love their chamamgos and churros..no to mention the champurado

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    huge tacos. damn good customer service too (like it friggin matters). order your food, eat your food, thank the cooks, carry on

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    9 years ago

    They are always busy, yes. But oh my gosh well worth the line!! Meat always tastes good, and salsas are just as good!

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