City Tacos in North Park, their flagship location, is the best thing that has ever happened in North Park if you love tacos. City Tacos offers a unique selection of glammed up street tacos that pack a ton of flavor, are loaded with meat and just all around bomb. I eat here way too many times during the week and have introduced the Mexicali taco to many friends and family who instantly fell in love with it like I did many years ago. Don't ever change, City Tacos. You truly are the best tacos in town! read more

I arrived at City Tacos today expecting a reunion with my longtime favorite taco--the glorious chorizo and pineapple masterpiece. Instead, I discovered it had vanished from the menu. No warning. No farewell tour. Just gone. In my grief, I ordered a birria taco. It was tasty, but so greasy I briefly considered asking for a napkin refill before taking the second bite. Then I tried the carnitas taco, which apparently had signed the same oil-based contract. To be fair, the flavors were good. But when your favorite taco disappears and its replacements leave your fingers looking like you've changed the oil in your car, it's hard not to feel betrayed. City Tacos, I'll be waiting patiently for the return of my beloved chorizo-pineapple taco. Until then, this may be less of a goodbye and more of a taco separation. read more

Salsa has no flavor. Chicken was not freshly cooked. Corn was boiled and NOT traditionally grilled. Waited 25 min for 4 tacos and boiled corn on a stick. Not typical read more

I love City Tacos and my love starts with the food. They offer a large selection of various tacos but the slow braised birria pocket burrito will have you ordering it again and again. It's packed with tasty shredded beef, cheese, pinto beans, french fries, onion, cilantro, serrano salsa, cilantro aioli all rolled into a grilled flour tortilla. It's not a full size burrito but just the right size. I love the location. Just steps from Crystal Pier makes it an easy walk from the busy pier. I love the casual and welcoming dining experience as well as the hard working, friendly employees that get your food out to you quickly. Until next time City Tacos. read more

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City tacos is great it's tacos w a twist. I love the North park location but the pb location is good to if you are in the area. My favorite taco is the scallop taco which is no longer on the menu. But I also love the shrimp crunchy taco and the pollo city which has nuts and raisins. All the sauces are great. It is a very casual eatery not expensive. The staff are nice. It's in the heart of North park. Worth the visit. read more

City Tacos is one of those no frills spots that just gets the job done and then some. It's a small taco shack so don't go in expecting anything fancy, but honestly that's part of the charm. There are a few tables and chairs outside which is perfect for grabbing a bite and doing a little people watching while you're at it. We stopped by after walking around North Park and figured why not give it a shot, and we were really glad we did. Don't let the size fool you because the food seriously speaks for itself. We got the guac and chips and some fish tacos and everything was a hit across the board. The classic salsa bar is nice since you can customize the heat level on your taco exactly how you like it. Service was quick and easy which made it the perfect pit stop for a casual lunch. If you're ever in the North Park area and need a solid and satisfying bite without any fuss, City Tacos is definitely worth a stop!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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It's a must-visit when I get the drunchies after hanging out at some North Park speakeasies :) thankfully, I never had to wait long! It's a pretty small shop with some booths, and even more outdoor tables. Their salsa bar is stacked, there are so many yummy options, I wanted to get one of everything! My favorite is always macha chili for an extra smokey spicy kick. They have a TON of taco options, so it's fun to get a variety every time. Each one is $3-5, so multiple add up, but I always tend to get 3. Some tacos are better than others but most are solid. tacos tried: - carnitas: tender pork with avocado and a chicharron piece for some fun crunch! - crunch time shrimp taco: one of my faves, cant go wrong with crispy shrimp AND bacon AND cheese. perfect drizzle of jalapeno salsa and crema fresca. - pescado: a solid fish taco, with typical cabbage & tomatoes. I liked the pickled red onion and chipotle aioli! - quesibirria: not the best quesibirria taco I've ever had, kinda soggy read more

City Tacos - quesibirria, carnitas, pescado - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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It was slightly busy when I arrived for dinner on a Monday night. Luckily, there was a booth open so I quickly snagged the table. You order at counter and staff delivers the food to your table. There was a wait time. I only saw 1 cashier & like 2 people working in the back. Dimly lit and moody vibes. Great spot to hit up after some drinks or in case before I head to Part Time Lover for some drinks. I was kinda overwhelmed with the menu selection. They have house favorites, traditional tacos, homestyle tacos, etc. I ended up getting 4 tacos. Scallop dreams $5.95 -- very saucy. Tasted like an alley but where are the scallops?? So tiny. I would pass. Surf & turf $5.95 -- worth it. So loaded. I liked it. Similar to Oscar's seafood. You even get a slice of avocado. Sonoran fish $3.25 -- another fave. Crispy fish and good seasoning. Salmon caribe $4.95 -- if you like salmon, you should get this as well. I didn't care for the arugula tho. You have choice of corn tortilla or flour tortilla. I liked the flour tortilla more. They have a self serve sauce bar which is okay. If I were to come back, I would order the Sonoran fish + surf & turf tacos, but down to order some other offerings too cause their menu is extensive! read more

City Tacos - Scallop dreams $5.95 Surf & turf $5.95 Sonoran fish $3.25 Salmon caribe $4.95 - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I got a scallop dreams and a pescado taco! The wait was really long for two tacos (30 minutes) even if there was almost no one in the restaurant. I also saw people order their food after me and get their orders before me. Nice options at the salsa bar with mango/salsa verde/salsa. The ambiance inside is cute with cozy booths. The tacos were actually pretty good! I do wish the scallop was a bit bigger - it felt drowned in the sauce with how small the scallops were. If the wait wasn't so long, I'd go again! read more

City Tacos - Inside - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I had these magical unicorn tacos just this wknd and I am already daydreaming about the next time I visit SD so I can stop by again. My brother told me that they were solid, but I think they may have just been the standout taco of the whole trip. I tried the fish fryer and shrimp enchilada tacos and they were so delicious and also original. The portion size to value was also great. My kids had the chicken asada which had large chunks of chicken breast- they were pretty good but the seafood ones stole the show for me. The salsas at the salsa bar were great too! Im coming back hungry next time read more

The flavor is fine but the meat seems to be cooked or warmed in a crock pot as ordered. The tortillas are soggy snd everything falls out as you attempt to eat the taco. Go elsewhere. Not sure why they have good reviews. This place is mediocre at best. read more

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Bland AF / flavor is not there and the tortillas were basic Disappointed that this was not what I was expecting read more

City Tacos - Carne asada taco, Pescaso taco, pollo taco & guacamole with chip. was basis AF purée.. - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Ok minus the smell of urine from the streets this spot has always been great. Maybe I can't smell theurine at night and I've had some drinks in me but sober me I can smell the urine but no biggie the food is great the sauce is great, staff are great and just order the food for takeout read more

Love this taco spot! I was looking for a place to grab a small bite and bring my dog along, and this hit the spot perfectly. They've got outdoor seating with a cozy little patio plus extra chairs out on the sidewalk, so it's super pet-friendly. The menu is great, lots of choices without being overwhelming. I especially love that they have a salsa bar, so you can mix and match however you like and load up on as much heat (or not) as you want. Perfect for a quick casual meal, but also a spot I could see myself hanging out at longer. Definitely coming back! read more

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City Tacos is unique in their taco toppings and sauces that pair really well with the fish/meats. The favorite I got was the shrimp camarones. It was so so good. I also love the fish taco with strawberries because I think it's truly unique. Great tacos, great location. Right by Balboa Park so you can also stop here and go to the park after! (Pro tip: order online if you buy over $20, free churros/chips and guac) read more

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My favorite tacos to get at City Tacos is Ahuevo Breakfast Taco. It has sunny-side egg over refried chorizo beans, finished with pico de gallo, avocado & house salsa. It has so much protein in a taco serving and that's what I needed. It's affordable 3.75 per taco. Two fills me up. The salsa bar is pretty awesome, I love their hot sauce and toppings. All the workers here are very helpful and friendly. They keep the place nice and clean. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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Honestly, might be one of the best fish tacos I've ever had. The birria taco was also very good. Appreciate the condiment bar! read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service here was good to start off, definitely not the issue. My friend and I came here for a quick bite during a walk and we ordered the surf and turf, pollo asado, carnitas, and quesobirria. the carnitas and the surf and turf burritos were extremely salty (beyond the ability to actually eat in my opinion) and had so much oil that it was a steady stream of oil dripping out of the tacos. My tray completely leaked of oil all over and I got it on my clothes. My friend was like squeezing and dabbing the oil out and it was lowkey bad. I think it would be good to use less oil or make sure that the cheese degreases a little bit on the grill before filling up the taco. read more

Stoped by to grab some tacos to enjoy at the house. The cashier was super helpful in navigating the menu to get the best versions of steak and chicken possible. Ordered and chilled out on the natural wood tables and chairs for a 10 minutes to get our order. There's seating for groups of 10 and below as well as a couple tables outside. They offer water free of charge as well as a nice salsa bar. I highly recommend you get cilantro, onions mango salsa and green salsas! Here's our reviews of the food. MEXICALI - 9 - Overcooked steak but the flavors were still amazing. I think we just have bad cook tonight because this is usually a perfect 10 taco. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! PESCADO - 8.5 - It's perfect when it's crispy and you don't taste the fry oil...gotta get lucky. Pro tip: add the mango salsa! CAMARON ENCHILADO - 6 - Fishy tasting but flavorful spices and juicy with the sauce. We added lime juice and that made it better. SHANK YOU TACO - 7 - Flavorful meat but the rest is blandish. We're spoiled by Fernandez Birrieria. Better with lime, green salsa, cilantro and onions. CARNITAS PUERCO - 8 - Looks like they forgot to char it like the picture, but incredibly flavorful carnitas. Better with green salsa cilantro and onions. SURF & TURF - 5 - Dry and overcooked steak with a bad flavor. Can't taste the shrimp as the steak is so distracting. FRIJOLES CHARROS - 10 Meaty and flavorful. Must have when you order any tacos. After coming here three times I think you have to navigate the menu carefully to get tasty tacos. With a good grill cook I think most issues could be eliminated. Still a good spot to come but I'll bring them back to 4 stars. I'd also recommend eating there to preserve as much texture (crispiness) as possible. read more

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This place had good service and good presentation of the tacos but flavor fell short on some of them- hit or miss. I ordered a carne Asada taco and a Cochinita Pibil since it looked the closest to the Adobada tacos I love! Neither hit the spot for me. I Surprisingly enjoyed the Portabella mushroom taco the best, the flavors were unique and paired well together. Boyfriend got Carnitas, Carne Asada and a fish taco and seemed to like them well enough, but wouldn't say he was over the moon sbout any of them. Def better than The Taco stand for flavors overall. Still not as good as a place we went downtown last year. The pictures look enticing and they have a lot of options but I didn't like 2 out of 3 I remember liking the tortillas and the canned margarita was good. Just don't get the Moscow mule- it was gross. Don't think we would be back with all the awesome food places in SD, but if I had to I'd prob try the Chile Rellano taco or one of the really unique ones you don't see anywhere else. read more

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YUM! Decided to try this place after seeing a Reddit post about fish taco rankings in SD. This was in the top 4. They have 2 fried fish tacos - pescado and sonora. I would just get the sonora because it's cheaper and didn't taste all that different from the pescado besides the strawberry garnish on top. I also enjoyed their mexicali taco. crunch time shrimp was solid but not my favorite. The sauce bar was great- everything we tried was a hit. Their salsas are flavorful and not watered down like how it is at some other places. There was a bit of a line when we went so ordering took a little bit, but food came out about 5-7 minutes after that. There is an ok amount of seating inside and outside but it will get packed during mealtimes. They have a restroom in the back of the restaurant once you're done grubbing. Happy eating! read more

City Tacos - mexicali (top left); crunch time shrimp (top right); sonoran (bottom left); pescado (bottom right) - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I feel like their tacos are always solid but a bit undersized for their price. The grilled pescado is tiny with barely any fish. The camaron enchilado shell is great with the melted cheese but so little shrimp, the shell overwhelms the shrimp. Their toasttab ordering system is very convenient though. read more

City Tacos - Pescado grilled version, maybe 2 oz of fish at best - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Its nice to have a place with a variety of vegetarian tacos that werent just cactus or beans and cheese. We got the city zuchini and chili relleno. Each had a good mixture of veggies and sauce pairings. The tortias were a nice stretchy which was good considering the amount of filling would have ripped straight through a corn tortia. They had a sauce bar that was pretty good but the mango sauce was more of a syrup than a sauce. On its own it was too much but in the taco it worked. It took a while considering that we didnt get much but we were with friends so it wasnt too bad. Overall a good spot. read more

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Oh my God, I love this place came here after getting my psychic reading which was very cool. Either way long story short the tacos are really good. A little bit overpriced for what they are, but the service was excellent little small restaurant. Nothing really to talk about. We took one taco for here the rest for take away, but I was very happy with service and the quality they had a salsa bar which took most of the mango was very cool and sweet. The salsa Verde was absolutely delicious and then the red sauce was like Soso. read more

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Amazing service from staff. 10/10! Carne was ok and Sonoran fish taco was good. The inside is small but it wasn't busy. The green sauces mixed together from the containers is some of the sauce I have ever had. I believe it was cilantro and avocado. -1 star for not having the mahi taco that I had in La Mesa location as it was one of the best tacos I've ever had. And parking is rough. There is a structure across the street you can pay to park in. read more

City Tacos - 1289363. SD Carne Asada Taco 1289385. Chorizo Asado Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been visiting this location of City Tacos for years. The staff has always been super friendly and happy to help or give suggestions. The food is absolutely delicious. The Camron Enchilado has been my favorite San Diego taco for probably 10 years. They have a huge variety and options for vegan and vegetarians as well. Their salsa bar is phenomenal. read more

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My friend and i were in the mood for tacos and this was the first thing to pop up in our search for north park. Menu has a lot of choices. We decided to try the traditional tacos: carne asada and sonoran fish taco, kids quesotaco with steak, elote asado, and churros. Everything was delicious. The carne asada was well seasoned and a good tortilla to meat ratio. I didnt realize beans came with it, i misread that part in the description. Im not a fan of beans so i just scooped them out. I really enjoyed the fish taco. A good size portion and fried just right. The quesotaco was good too. My first time trying elote but tajin is too spicy for me (dont laugh LOL). We felt that the churros were just ok, i wasnt a fan of the cajeta. Ive had mexican caramel sauce before but this had a weird aftertaste. The churros were good, there's filling inside so if texture bothers you, skip this. Theres a few tables inside and outside. Not sure how the restrooms were since we didnt use them. We came on a friday night around 6pm, it took about 30 minutes for our order to be ready. I felt this was kind of long and they werent too busy. I still would come back because i enjoyed the food. read more

City Tacos - Lighting is bad, sorry. Carne asada taco, fish taco, steak quesotaco, elote asado and churros - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

First time at this location but you already know I'm a city taco fan boy! So let's not talk about what's inside let's talk about the outside. What's great about this location is after your done smackin down on the amazing Shrimp Cruncher taco. You and your lovely date have so many dessert options across the street. From Handles Ice Cream to Figaro Desserts! Your night will be complete with this one stop golden location!!! We love City Tacos!!! read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Overview: Fast service, variety of tacos, flling for their prices ---- They're open daily from 11 AM - 10 PM. We came on a Monday which was also Presidents' Day so it wasn't too busy. There was plenty of free parking nearby and within walking distance. Service was really quick and the food came out within 5 minutes of ordering it! They also have Taco Tuesdays where all food is 10% off, $2.50 Mexican Beer, and a live DJ starting at 5 PM. I think that it's creative that they have a special taco every month. When I went during the month of February, their taco is the Green Machine with tempura green beans topped with other vegetables in a corn tortilla. ---- Surf & Turf $5.95: - Comes with steak & shrimp (2 fairly big pieces of shrimp) over asadero cheese - Topped with cabbage, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime aioli, and a slice of avocado - A bit messy to eat, get ready to have messy hands at the end of it - The sauce on top of the cabbage gets everywhere but its worth it Shank You Taco $5.25 - Comes with slow cooked beef shank, mushrooms and garlic on a corn tortilla with asadero cheese - Topped with onion, cilantro, serrano salsa - The meat was very tender and the portion was filling - I liked this one better than the surf & turf Elote Asado $4.75 - Corn on the cob covered in a lime aioli, cotija cheese & tajin - I still ate it all, but I've had better elote at other places - The corn wasn't that sweet so it was a little bland ---- Notes: - There is a salsa bar with cilantro and onions also available and little containers with lids to take them to-go - Both indoor and outdoor seating available - With all the neon and red lighting as well as the pretty loud music, it was a bar-like atomosphere - They have their menu available online with the prices so I recommend looking at what you want beforehand - They have multiple locations around San Diego as well ---- Overall: I will definitely be back if I am in North Park or if I am by one of their other locations in San Diego! The portions were filling considering the price and there's a large variety of tacos I can't wait to try next time! read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon for early dinner with some friends. You order at the front and then take a seat. There was one large table and a few booths, though it was a bit narrow sitting in the booths. I got the pescado and salmon tacos as well as the chips and guac to share. The portions were huge. Both the tacos were filled with a lot of stuff, that the stuffing would fall out. The guac was fresh and the chips were a nice sturdiness, not too thick but didn't break easily. We came back later that night for churros. They were super fresh and still gooey inside, and the caramel sauce wasn't too sweet either. Would definitely come back here! read more

City Tacos - Churros - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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I ate at this place on March 29, 9:18pm Server was so mean, food was great So unfortunately I'll never get back to this place, no one deserves to get this service. I asked a question regarding a sauce and she just give me a look like "get out of my face". Terrible experience. read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

This location is very small. There is a handful of indoor and outdoor seating and no real parking. If you happen to be in the area and are craving fresh, delicious tacos, so worth it! The service was a little ambivalent, but the tacos, especially the taco of the month, were outstanding. The taco of the month was a chicken taco in a crispy shell that was made completely from cheese (it was not a traditional shell). Inside there were juicy strawberries and crunchy walnuts. The flavors complimented each other surprisingly well. I almost don't want to try it again because it was so incredible that I don't think anything could live up to the first bite! As to the crunch time shrimp taco, YUM! That is my go to taco there and will continue to be. The different textures and savory flavors combined with their mango salsa ... so frickin good. I've had this for take out before as well, but must admit that that these are best eaten hot, fresh and on the spot! read more

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Great taste, for higher end tacos the price is very reasonable! Staff is very friendly. Great salsa selection. Would recommend for a taco escape or quick date dinner! read more

City Tacos - Tacos were delicious, for "higher end" tacos price is very reasonable. If you are interested the La Mesa area give this place a try! - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here with family after a day at the beach (of course), and needed to recharge with a series of tacos and a beer. So there are tacos. And then there's city tacos, which honestly I feel deserves a visit from the Michelin review group. This place deserves a star-- honestly. Because while the normal taco is a great fix for a quick meal, this place deserves time spent with friends who are serious foodies. The least favorite taco that I ate, the surf and turf, would have been a shining star at any other restaurant. By contrast, my favorite-- the Papa con Rojas, was so absolutely mindblowing, I just had to sit there with my foodgasm and renumber my best meals ever eaten in my head. By far, the best taco I've ever had. Some criticize city tacos for being "elevated" or frou-frou, but honestly when you have combined flavors so perfectly as they have, why are you criticizing? Shut up and eat the tacos! And call Michelin! read more

Visited City Tacos on a weekday afternoon after a San Diego native friend recommended it. We tried the SD carne asada, chorizo with pineapple, and mahi-mahi tacos. All were excellent, but the chorizo taco was the standout--sweet pineapple balanced the savory meat perfectly. The carne asada came in a close second, and the mahi-mahi was light and flavorful. The unlimited salsa bar was a great bonus, adding fresh flavor to every bite. Overall, fantastic tacos that live up to the hype, not necessarily the most affordable for tacos though. Definitely worth a visit! read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been sleeping on city tacos for years and I now know my mistake. If you're looking for a taco, look no further. I think I've always craved burritos or plates, but I was like enough of that just eat a taco. I am glad I did. I'm a believer now. These tacos are filled to the brim, they're messy, they glorious. Pescado: I can't even remember the toppings I just remember it being a mess and I loved every second. The mahi was crisp, the toppings were fresh. I added a few salsas to it. Amazing. Portobello: the cheese melted to the corn tortilla, chefs kiss. I'm not an arugula fan and I guess I stopped reading before they mentioned it on the menu but it's an easy fix to take it off. Add some salsas. Again, amazing. The chips, amazing. I'll be back. Often. read more

City Tacos - Pescado Portobello - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Hello everyone, i would call myself somewhat of a foodie. I have a deep love for mexican food. City tacos did not disappoint with their vast variety of salsas to try, as much as you want. Very solid menu with many many choices, sadly, I was only able to try three tacos, some churros and the Elote. I am also a Meatatarian, and my favorite, what's the portobello Mushroom? What an amazing beautiful taco with so many textures and flavors, you need to try it. The mexicali introduced me to mashed potatoes in my taco.For the first time, it was yummy. I also tried the shank Yu taco, which consists of stewed beef shank. Were all of these tacos?I have posted up parts of their menu for your review. I feel like this place is an elevated taco bar very, very well done. read more

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Dined here again recently and was really happy with my tacos. The shops could use a good deep cleaning, but don't let that stop you from trying this delicious spot. read more

City Tacos - Delicious - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Solid taco spot and reasonably priced! I got the SD carne asada, sonoran fish, and carnitas tacos, and they were all huge in size. My favorites were definitely the SD carne asada and sonoran fish, both loaded with toppings and the latter was especially a steal at only $3! I enjoyed the crispy battered fish. I will say the carnitas was a little plain in flavor so I wouldn't get it again. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area! read more

City Tacos - SD Carne Asada ($4.95), Sonoran Fish ($3.25), Carnitas ($4.25) - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Yummy tacos-- they weren't lying when they reported their accolades. Service was easy and courteous, though a certain homeless person was rambunctious enough to make the experience less than perfect. Gotta love how God handles them, though. read more