Came by for a quick lunch Saturday since we were In area. Always a great experience. Food is yummy, great service & vibes. Lots of menus options..... What we ordered: * Rolled Tacos w/ Cheese * Surf & Turf Burrito * Agua De Fresa read more

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I'm with Celine from 24 hours earlier. $135 and the food was no where near the 4.4 on yelp. I don't know who's giving them five star reviews, but I couldn't justify it. -Carne Asada burritos were bland and chewy. Quac had no flavor. -California burritos had the same tasteless carne and the fries were half cooked. -Rolled tacos were mushy in the middle and had farm style shredded cheddar cheese on them. Strange. -kids bean and cheese burrito came with a large amount of fries but they were under cooked and mushy. -even the bagged carrots were kind of tasteless. -the hot sauce was decent. The large amount food and the nice employee is why I gave them 3 stars. Next time we are in town we will definitely find another place. read more

On my bday, I came here for lunch and ordered 1 carnitas burrito & 1 horchata. We sat inside the shop and ate. The burrito was very delicious, I liked the little shredded lettuce and pico that they had on the side of the plate. If it was in the burrito that would have made it even better. It was nice that they didn't just have the pulled pork, but bits of fat as well. Texturally was nice. My mom said she would have liked a little more crisp on the carnitas. The salsas were restocked and delicious! I loved the green one and the extra hot was a fav of my mom. I also really enjoyed the carrots! The only thing was while I was eating the burrito, I bit into something hard and I took it out -- it was a piece of a bone. It was shaped a little bigger than a pebble. I didn't know it was possible to have bones in carnitas/a burrito. Idk if that's the norm, because when we mentioned it-- the woman working basically casually continued her napkin sorting or whatever and said "oh okay.." lol this made me think this was just another everyday occurrence. Although, a little more acknowledgment would have been better on her end. For this specific experience, 3 stars, but truly a 4-5 star taco shop! Overall, minus the bone, and the dry response...the food was great! Salsas fresh and restocked, they had way more options than usual. The horchata was a little too sweet, but overall refreshing. They have a large menu, so be sure to check it out. read more

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Came here after hearing so much about the food and seeing a lot of media hype surrounding it. I ordered the surf and turf cali burrito and it was so so giant! Literally have never seen a burrito this big! Although I appreciated the portion size, I wish the tortilla was toasted. The size is also a double-edged sword; I feel like I couldn't get a full flavor profile in each bite. I also ordered a "half" order of carne asada fries and portion was so big. My favorite carne asada fries out of all places I've tried. The meat was juicy. The fries were crispy. Overall, burrito was okay but really enjoyed the fries. read more

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I was really excited to finally try Chuy's because they're always at the Yelp events, but only offering burritos, which I don't eat. They had a bigger menu than I anticipated and it took me a second to decide what to get. We ended up getting the following items: - Carnitas Taco - the best of the 3 tacos we got. The meat was cooked soo nicely and flavored to perfection! - Adobada Taco - the worst of the 3 tacos we got. It was bland, chewy, and no amount of salsa could save it - Cabeza Taco - good, but nothing special. Would rather have a different taco than this, but I wouldn't shy away from eating it - side of Rice - horrible. Bland and salty and expensive. We didn't even finish this Each taco was drowning in toppings and it wasn't necessary. We took off at least half of the toppings they gave so that we could taste the meats. It's such a waste for them to do this because it isn't helping their tacos or their pockets. While the tacos/food items are expensive, they give sizeable portions to make up for it. Unfortunately, when the dish isn't good, it's a bigger waste of money than if the portion was smaller. I honestly cannot believe how disgusting their rice was. I would be embarrassed if I was them. I would come back for the carnitas taco and to try something else because I do believe they offer great quality and large portions for the price. 3.5 stars rounded to 3. read more

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Wife and I decided to pop in since we were in the area. Service is excellent as always. The ambiance and vibe is Guy Fieri approved. I tried there Surf n Turf Burrito, at first saw the rice and was about to be disappointed, far from it. I understand that you have to have filler to make up for less steak and shrimp. But the flavor of the rice was so delicious . The peppers and onions. This is a flavor town favorite. Agua frescas are read more

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Food: Gets tastier each visit-guacamole is consistently fresh, simplicity at is best. Luv Chuy's Salsa Bar-choices include mild to xtra picosa Rice & beans springing with authenticity & freshness. Rolled beef tacos filled generously, crisp & (there's that word again) fresh. Service: Cashiers take orders efficiently, answer questions graciously. Chefs always busily prepare deliciousness adeptly. Their efforts are beyond appreciated. Ambience: Cozy Mexican Flavor that welcomes hungry patrons . Thank you, CHUY'S read more

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I may get some backlash for this and I realize it's a hot take... but I'm really struggling to understand the hype behind Chuy's. After seeing countless videos on social media and reading the reviews, I decided I had to try this incredible California burrito. I went on a Sunday and the service was quick and the woman that helped me was efficient and nice. The variety of salsas was nice as I'm a big sauce girl so I tried a few of them -- none blew my socks off but they were good. The burrito arrived and I was hopeful based on the size. Once I cut into it and had my first few bites, I was underwhelmed. It's not that it was a bad burrito, it just didn't live up to the hype that had been built up. The meat was a little tough and the fries were soggy, the guacamole was minimal -- overall, it was an average burrito. I wish I could share a different experience and the reviews are great so maybe I just came on an off day. read more

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Chuy's, Chuy's Chuy's. Where do I begin? If you want to feel like you ingested an infant child, this is the place. Burritos are double the size of el jordy nino and taste fatigue sets in quick. Worst part is when it comes out the other end... This place ight. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

holy crap, get the chile relleno carnitas burrito. its 16 bucks but is easily a two meal burrito and it is so good. food comes out quick and unfortunately i do see where guy fieri was going w chuy's. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - chile relleno burrito with carnitas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

My bacon egg and potato breakfast burrito was very mid, especially for $15... very French fries forward, which were not fully cooked and greasy, 3/4 salsas tasted watered down. Expected much better based on the 4.4 rating, felt like a total waste of money... Guy Fiero would not approve read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Bacon egg potatoes burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Chuy's Taco Shop has one of the best burritos I've ever had, and that's no exaggeration. The shop feels cozy and homey, with a straightforward, no-frills setup that really lets the food speak for itself. I loved seeing all their awards and features on display, especially knowing this spot was featured on one of my comfort shows: Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! And yes -- it absolutely lives up to the hype. My boyfriend and I shared the surf and turf burrito, and calling it "huge" feels like an understatement. It's perfect for sharing and is delicious from start to finish! We even took leftovers home and were able to get a whole second meal out of it LOL. It's definitely on the oily side and a bit messy but is 100% worth it. Service was impeccable from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, efficient, and made the experience easy and enjoyable. The restaurant was clean and well maintained + the sauce bar was fully stocked with everything you could need, all conveniently laid out. Parking was also a plus since it's located in a plaza, so finding a spot wasn't an issue. Overall, the food was amazing and the experience matched it. I'd absolutely come back again and highly recommend Chuy's Taco Shop if you're in San Diego and looking for a solid and delicious meal. read more

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CHUY'S TACO SHOP @ EL CAJON Parking is available in their lot and is free. It's also shared in a plaza, so it's pretty easy to find a spot! This place is known for its gigantic portions, especially the burritos. They're literally the size of your head, so my boyfriend and I had to check it out. It's only about a five-minute drive from SDSU, so if you're a student, I highly recommend stopping by. When we walked in, the atmosphere was clean, bright, and really spacious. I also noticed they have a salsa bar, which is always a win. The menu is displayed on a TV to the right when you enter, and they offer everything from burritos to tacos to loaded fries. We went with their iconic Chewy's Burrito, which comes with carnitas and chile relleno. It was about $16, and people say it can feed 2-3 people. We waited around 10 minutes, and during that time all the tables were clean, they had napkins ready, and there was a TV playing. You can grab cups for water by the register, and they even have a huge refrigerated water dispenser, which I appreciated because the water was actually cold. When the burrito came out, it was stuffed with creamy avocado guac and incredibly tender carnitas with amazing flavor. I also loved the tortilla, perfect thickness without overpowering the filling. It really let the ingredients shine. Portion-wise, it wasn't as insane as I expected. My boyfriend and I shared one, but I only had a few bites because he absolutely demolished it. Honestly, if you're hungry, you could finish one on your own. I've heard the surf-and-turf burrito is actually their biggest, so maybe we didn't get the largest one after all, but overall, I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for authentic Mexican food near SDSU. read more

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Chuy's taco shop has an amazing steak and eggs breakfast burrito. It's huge and easily enough to fill you up for hours. The steak is tender, the eggs are cooked just right, and everything comes together perfectly. Simple, satisfying, and definitely worth it. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Chuy's originally featured on a Guy Fiery's tv show is a solid taco shop that earned its claim to fame via that episode. I loved the service and size of the cali burrito I ordered. I did think it would be a little larger in comparison to other taco shops, but the size was adequate. The meat was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My only gripe was the fries were soggy and a bit undercooked. Pico gallo was a nice fresh contrast to the warm ingredients but I felt it needed sour cream and/or guacamole. I really love when taco shops have a salsa bar. Chuy's was on the top of that category. Overall, a solid spot for burritos etc. read more

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It was fine but nothing spectacular. This is not a place I would ever come back to I think. Fries were a good texture but kind of bland. Carne asada had a nice char and slight smoky flavor but were a little chewy. Salsas are not great; they are pretty watered down. Staff were nice and service was fast. Lots of parking in the lot. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The restaurant was clean and there was no wait. The cashier was helpful in helping me figure out what burrito I saw on TikTok, all I knew is that it was huge. Turns out it was the "surf and turf Cali." It was ginormous, tasted great, and I did not finish it. I got chicken instead of steak along with the shrimp. The chicken was tender and seasoned. The shrimp was cooked right, the fries held up in the burrito which is two thumbs up. Another five star touch, the salsa bar was refrigerated. You could tell all the salsa was fresh. I will be back and definitely recommend!!!! read more

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I will be back here for sure. The carnitas burrito was tender, flavorful, and fatty. Just how I like it! It was huge and I could only eat half. The other half was good cold later too Plenty of seating inside and quick service. The parking lot can be a little tight so be careful coming in and out. I can't wait to go again read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

this place has huge portions with amazing flavor. i loved the fries and how generous they were plus they add pepper which not any shops do and every fry had sauce and cheese. the al pastor was also good read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - al pastor tacos and surf and turn fries with cabeza add on - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Watch Guy Fieri in TV 4 years ago he went to San Diego and he tried this place Chuy's Taco Shop wanted to try it went there July,2026. It was really good. I was surprised the meat there's a lot and it was really chunky. read more

This used to be one of my go-to spots, but over the past two years it's really gone downhill. About eight months ago, I got sick after eating their pollo asada fries. I decided to give them another shot today...avoided the chicken this time. I ordered a California burrito and asked to add breakfast potatoes. Unfortunately, the burrito was extremely greasy. It soaked through the wrapping paper and even the bag. Instead of the breakfast potatoes, it was loaded with French fries, which likely explains all the excess grease. On top of that, the meat was dry and there was no guacamole. The burrito was huge, but completely disappointing and ultimately ended up in the trash. I won't be coming back. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Too many damn greasy fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I was overconfident. I thought I could do it. And I did, but it was the biggest fight for my life! When I walked into Chuy's, we were greeted by the server and she told us to take our time with the order. I asked her what is in the Chuy's Burrito, and it had a bunch of things, I just got it. I love how burritos are riceless. When the burritos came, they were massive. I struggled but it was the most delicious bite at first. I would recommend the Chuy's or California. Their stand alone carne asada was not as impressive as the formers. The place is decorated with lots of posters and showings of Guy Fieri. They also have a sauce bar up front. Delicious burrito, would come back! read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - chuyz - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very good food, delivery always on time and my favorite is the Surf&Turf Burrito and one with the size can make two delicious meals! Have always ordered on line and never let down! read more

Came in for the first time on Saturday and all I have to say was amazing and delicious Mexican food! The nachos were 10/10 and recommended it! The burrito was very tasty! I really like the carne asada it had great flavor and soft tasty meat! If I could give this place a10 I would. Can't wait to be back! Service was amazing and over all great ambiance. read more

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Everything!! Huge amounts of food but totally inedible. The meat is the worst quality meat we've ever had. Sadly we all ordered carne asada - the torta, the burrito and the nachos were horrible. Threw everything in the trash. read more

Came here again after I heard they got new items ! We got the roll tacos in the bucket, each had 1 and loved it. Then we shared the chilaquiles burrito. Spectacular. Last new item was the companchena burrito you get to choose two proteins. I chose pollo asado & carne asada. One of my items I usually get from here is the surf n turf fries and churro cheesecake ! Amazing ! Will come back ! read more

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First timer Great experience Fresh food Carne Asada Fries - 5/5 MASSIVE portion, tasty, generous toppings and carne asada. Could easily feed 3 hungry people. Horchata -3/5 Really watered down but not too bad. But wouldn't get it again. But first refill is FREE! Rolled tacos -5/5 Perfect crunch. Fresh ingredients. Generous toppings. No complaints. Salsa -3/5 Missing a large flavor. Tried all four salsas and needs to be hotter or needs more flavor but nice to get as much salsa as needed. Service - 5/5 Cashier was beyond welcoming and had a great attitude. Very polite and never showed any frustration. Our table was dirty and cashier cleaned it right away. Seating - 5/5 Plenty of seating. Nice clean place. Overall great experience. Will definitely return. read more

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I don't understand the high ratings. If I could rate this place no stars I would. I ordered the nachos and honestly thought movie theater nachos would have been better. The food tasted low quality, and shortly after eating I became extremely nauseous and ended up vomiting. I now have food poisoning. The experience was bad enough that I won't be coming back. read more

We tried their famous surf and turf burrito and it was massive!!! The best part was that it was under $20!! Amazing deal and best of all it was delicious. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Surf and turf burrito!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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chorizo breakfast burrito had me filled up for the day and it wasn't so greasy Quick service on a weekend morning and line moved fast. Good salsa bar read more

Hey guys, The Big Gorger here, had to come back to grab the best burrito in San Diego. Now these burritos are bigger than the size of my head! What an absolute monster! Take a look at the picture below and tell me that is not one of the BEST looking burritos you have ever seen. 10/10 spilt pull of a burrito. Makes your stomach talk to you and say "OM NOM NOM GIVE ME BURRITO!" The flavor, the taste, the texture, everything was perfection. Absolutely delicious! Ms Gorger ended up getting the 3 Mini Tacos (Adobada) with rice and beans. Ms Gorger says that these are her absolute favorite tacos she has ever had! The lady ringing us up was super nice and I forgot to mention, we took our order to go and it was ready in 3 MINUTES. I was shocked and had to ask her if this was our meal! Love good fast service. If you are ever in the area please go try this place, you will not regret at all. Thank you Chuy's Taco Shop! Will be back soon! Best, TBG (The Big Gorger) read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - California Burrito (Added Sour Cream) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious and great value! We got the carne asada chips and surf n turf burrito. The carne asada chips were LOADED perfectly with cheese, meat, avocado, and sour cream; the chip to topping ratio actually ended up being perfect, pictured is the full size order. The surf n turf burrito also had perfect ratios: lots of meat and not too much rice. The salsas were delicious one of them had a great smoky flavor. I also tried their horchata and it was really good and not too sweet. Service was good, you order at the counter then they bring your food to you when it's ready. Very casual and family friendly. Great for a quick bite, grab and go. Great value for how much food you get and for the quality of the food you get! I can see why guy fieri recommended this place! I would definitely come again read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Carne asada chips, surf n turf burrito, salsas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I saw this go viral; I'm still learning about SD Mexican food. This county has numerous gems; this one is not hidden as it's featured in Food Network's - Diners Drive-Ins & Dives and Yelp's Top 100. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking or street parking. You should have no issues with parking. Seating: There is plenty of seating, with room for about 50 people. This is good for groups, and there's also a standing bar outside. Vibes: This is not the most flashy part of San Diego, but it's popular, especially if you're from SDSU. The spot itself has a mission-style design and feels spacious. Two TVs--one showing sports and the other a TNT movie--play Mexican music in the kitchen. It's good for a food adventure or if you really want to eat. FOOD: Surf N' Turf Cali Burrito (Recommend) Oooiii! This was a delight. First and foremost, this burrito was HUGE! I made four meals out of this. This was served fresh - the tortilla, crispy fries, and well flavored from the beef, shrimp, and gooey cheese. Horchata (Recommend) Solid! Creamy, sweet, a pleasant, refreshing cinnamon kick. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Lupe was great! Friendly and professional. Kudos to her for dealing with the lunch rush. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Good Selections, delicious food, a bang for your buck, and a pleasant experience. Mexican food is one of the many highlights of San Diego in the discussion of which taco shop is the best, this ranks highly on the list. TIPS: * https://sdtoday.6amcity.com/san-diego-restaurants-yelp-2025-top-places-100-to-eat read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Wooo! Peep the size of that burrito! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

As a born and raised San Diegan, I grew up on Mexican food and am always down to try new local spots. My partner came across this place on her feed, so we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. When we walked in and saw that the dining area was not empty, it felt like a good sign. We ordered the Supreme Chips with asada, a California burrito with added guac, and three rolled tacos. I always judge a taco shop by how well they do the basics and the rolled tacos didn't disappoint. Crispy, flavorful, and exactly what they should be. There was a small mix-up with the chips; they came out with adobada instead of asada, but the staff fixed it quickly with no hassle. Overall, it's a solid spot. It may not earn a permanent spot in my go-to lineup of San Diego taco shops, but I'd definitely come back for the rolled tacos if I'm in the area and craving a bite. read more

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Honestly the best carne asada fries I've had in a long time and the portion size is huge! Customer service was welcoming and the service was fast. I also like that they have a little sauce area that you can try all their different salsas. It was my first time but I'll definitely be back! read more

Great portion size, quick service, and friendly staff! Came for late bite after a long flight and Chuyz didn't disappoint I had the carne asada burrito and believe all the hype on the portion size. I was starving and was only barely able to finish the whole thing in one sitting The ratio of the meat to toppings was a little off but couldn't really complain given how much food it was as a whole unit Cheers, Chuyz! read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Portions are huge and flavor is all there! Side they've also been on Guy Fieri's DDD. Hidden gem taco shop. read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Half order Adobada fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Holy cow. This burrito was tasty. Steak, egg, potato, and cheese breakfast burrito. Absolutely massive and packed full of flavor. This was enough to split between THREE hungry people after hiking cowles mountain. Definitely recommend. The salsa bar also had a lot of variety which was nice. read more

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Amazing food. Outrageous portions. Unreal value. Get the surf-n-turf if you want to eat for 2 days off one burrito. Highly recommend!! read more

Chuy's Taco Shop - Surf n turf Cali burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

If you live near SDSU and haven't tried this place out please do so immediately. The food is just so delicious, I've had the carne asada fries and they do not skimp out on the meat, fries, cheese they are so generous and in this economy, thank you. The quality of the food is really good too, the fries are always crisp and the carne is a well seasoned and cooked nicely, I especially love the cotija they put on the fries, my mouth is salivating just thinking about it. Also, their salsa bar is where it's at, there is a lot of good variety and the spice is perfect. Everyone is always really friendly and because the food is great and the service is fast that's why I'll be coming back! read more