Stop by on a busy Saturday afternoon. Is exactly what you would expect for OB. Mostly outdoor seating, relaxing vibe, and fun games. They also have a little dog run area, which was nice to let my dog be off leash. I ordered the Carnitas taco. It comes with a lot of meat, guacamole, and some Chicharrons. Was very flavorful and the perfect size. It did have quite a bit of extra moisture and that's why I took one star away as I had to mop it up with a napkin. The staff were really nice. There was no wait. My food came out pretty quickly. read more

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Had a great time and e en better tacos. While here I had the carne asada and pork/chicarron tacos. Both tacos had ample toppings. The flavor was good and the proteins were cooked perfectly. Service was pretty fast but, note there is a small wait. Especially on nice days. There will be a bit of a line. The ambiance is casual laid and back. Great for groups or people with children. Seating is also open. read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

We met up with friends here since we all had younger kids, and the open outdoor seating made it a great, kid-friendly choice. We've been to other locations before, so we already knew we'd enjoy the food--and it didn't disappoint. The tacos are delicious, with the crunchy shrimp taco being my go-to favorite. The surf and turf is also a standout, especially for the portion size. That said, once 5 o'clock hit on a Friday, the place really filled up--lots of families and almost too many kids at one point. We were glad we arrived early since seating was easy and we were able to head out before the rush. The line got pretty long after that, so I'd probably avoid peak dinner time on weekends. Overall, if you're looking for great tacos, this is definitely a spot worth checking out--just plan your timing accordingly. read more

This place has good tacos! It has a lot of outdoor seating, as well as some indoor seating which is open air. Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. There's a little enclosed dog area next to the outdoor seating too. We got the pescado taco, big papa, chile relleno, and Camaron enchilado tacos, and all were very good. I would skip the chips and guac, it was a little flavorless. Overall a nice spot in ocean beach for tacos with lots of seating that accommodates large groups! read more

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One of our favorite things to do at the end of a day in OB is make a last stop at Mike Hess Brewing for a beer/seltzer and get tacos to go from City Tacos across the street. That is precisely what we did on our most recent visit to our favorite coastal city. *Caribbean Salmon Grilled Salmon filet, rubbed with citrus achiote spice over a bed of guacamole topped with arugula, cucumber, onion, tomato & pineapple finished with a creamy serrano chili salsa & cotija cheese sprinkle 4.95 Sonoran Fish Taco battered Basa topped with cabbage & Pico de Gallo finished with a chipotle & lime aioli 3.25 *Carnitas slow-cooked pork carnitas topped with cilantro, onion, guacamole & crunchy chicharron (pork grind) 4.25 *Frijoles Charros pinto beans with pork trio (chorizo, bacon, carnitas) asadero and cotija cheeses, finished with tomato, onion, cilantro & a grilled chili pepper 6.25 read more

City Tacos in Ocean Beach is consistently excellent! The food is always on point and the vibes are great. Beyond the menu, the service from the staff is consistently good - they are always friendly and efficient, which makes every visit a pleasure. There is plenty of outdoor seating and a few tables indoors; we always try to snag a spot outside if there's space, as it's a wonderful environment for those with children or pets. While there are only 4-5 dedicated parking spots, you can usually find street parking nearby. I highly recommend the Surf & Turf, the Mexicali, and the Shrimp Crunch taco. Five stars! read more

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Sad tacos for high prices. Please read this review & go somewhere more authentic (and better & cheaper) read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

All this review is about is surrounding the fish tacos. I have to give it five stars. I did not try anything else like the other yelp reviews say but I will applaud the fish tacos because the perfect amount of crunchiness of the batter and ratio to the actual fish and the unique sauce that they have mixed in with the salsa is just really really good. I found this place pretty quiet on a weekday night and they have a fun play area outside. The ambience is very San Diego and I would say that I waited about 12 minutes for my two fish tacos, which I thought was a little bit long, but it was actually worth it because they did do it fresh. I'm not sure yet if I would put it in my top three taco places, but in terms of the fish taco, it was great. It does cost a little bit more, but it was also a great taco. read more

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The food was delicious I loved sitting outside on a beautiful day enjoying a variety of tacos! They were also able to accommodate requests such as no onions. The service was quick. I really like that they have a little fenced area for dogs so they could enjoy the day too! read more

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Stopped by City Tacos of Ocean Beach for lunch. The tacos of the month looked intriguing, so I ordered a pair. The tacos were the "Chile En Nogada" tacos. The tacos came with a grilled poblano pepper, seasoned ground beef, topped with a walnut cream sauce, and garnished with chopped walnuts and almonds, and pomegranate seed on a warm flour tortilla. The tacos were very good and offered good flavor. The seasoned ground beef, although a little on the dry side, was well seasoned and tasty. The poblano peppers and walnut cream sauce were both very delicious. The service was very good. Melanie, I noticed, was not only a very hard worker, as I watched her set up and prepared the place while I had my iced tea at OB Surf Cafe, but she was super friendly and offered great service. There's plenty of outside seating and some on the inside. They offer a good salsa bar. read more

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My husband and I go to this City Tacos location at least once a month. It's become somewhat of a weekend date day destination. And for all the times we've been here, we have never once been disappointed by the food. My go-to order is the Sonoran fish taco and the SD carne asada taco. And I ALWAYS order the frijoles charros to take home! (Pro tip - grab some cilantro and onions to go and add those on after heating up your beans the next day - perfect lunch!) My husband gets something different every time, which I am always happy to try and have liked everything I've gotten a nibble of. They have a great salsa selection, and I really appreciate the lime wedges, cilantro, and chopped onions. They have a decent beer selection as well as soft drinks. The prices here are always fair and very competitive, and service is QUICK and always friendly. We've never had trouble finding a place to sit, even on very busy days, and the best part is we always get to bring our dogs. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program so you can sign in every time you stop by and earn rewards points towards your next visit. read more

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There were good part and not so convinced part. Good part Salmon tacos and fried fish tacos were very well designed dish. Salmon one especially surprised me with arugula. It used tortilla as a blank canvas and art placed on it made sense to me. But carne asada and carnitas... Well. I would probably not travel for that. So I give this place 4 stars. 2 tacos, namely the seafood ones, were worth travelling to. Traditional ones were a misfire for me. read more

Located across the street from ob noodle near the dog beach. Cute outdoor street taco truck style tacos, with a walk up restaurant style indoor setting with tons of outdoor sitting and a dog area. Looks like they've taken a parking lot and made great use of it! The tacos are pricey. Definitely not an everyday meal or a big family dinner. LOVED the house salsa with the red onions and pieces of avocado. The chorizo taco with pineapple was delicious. The queso birria taco was so good! The salsas in general were all great especially the smoked one. Service was awesome! The guy at the counter was so helpful and kind and gave me house salsa to try. The red one lacked flavor but the green was amazing!!!!! The hot sauces in the bottles were all delicious also. Unfortunately the guacamole was disappointing. It wasn't mixed or smooth, it wasn't a ripe avocado, it had huge hard chunks of the avocado and lacked flavor. Definitely needed onions and salt. I wouldn't say this is my go to for tacos, but definitely a fun place to bring friends here and there or from out of town. read more

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Very good tacos. Has salsa bar. Tried a Mexicali, Camaron Enchilado and Pollo Asado. Order filled very fast, ample ingredients, did not skimp on the proteins. I recommend. Special mention, customer service from Brian was excellent. Made this first timer feel welcome, explained things. Will go back. read more

I really like this spot! Picnic benches everywhere with games, it's a fun spot. There are food trucks on site of other businesses on site. We arrived right after opening on a Tuesday so it was empty. They have a lot of options, I got the Carnitas Taco and my friend got the November Taco. The tacos were good! I would come back. read more

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Ever since I moved to San Diego, I've been on the hunt for the best Mexican food, and these are definitely up there as some of my favorite tacos. After a trip to the dog beach, we always stop by. I got the Mexicali and the Sonoran fish taco this time. Both were so good. I usually go for the surf and turf, but I decided to try the Sonoran fish taco and it did not disappoint. The fish was perfectly crispy, and the cabbage with chipotle mayo made it even better. I always get at least one Mexicali because the carne asada mixed with the potato and crema is just insanely good. And the price is hard to beat! 4 super filling tacos for $20! The place is also very dog friendly, with a cute little outdoor area, a mini dog park, and water bowls for your four-legged pup. The service is always super quick too. Honestly, these might be the best tacos in San Diego. read more

I love City Tacos! I'm surprised there aren't more reviews. The tacos are filling, and the ingredients are fresh. The different selections are unique. The service was a bit slower for a Saturday night, but everyone was sitting outside on the green and tables so I know it was busy. People were playing lawn games. It's casual and relaxed. Fun and good chill vibes! read more

TOP 3 best fish tacos I had. Pricing reasonable. All the toppings and sauces (hot one too) you could have. Just hit the spot.. ordered , grab a sit and waiter bring the food nothing fancy (don't need it). read more

City Tacos - Fish taco and a shrimp taco all A++ - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place! We bring our dog here and the food is always on point. The people are so nice. And we love that there is a small dog park and a nice outdoor area. read more

Tried about 4 different tacos including two fish types, a carne asada, and a shrimp and carne asada. They have basic and specialty tacos. They were ALL delicious! The service was great, very friendly and they brought the tacos out to you. The outdoor space is perfect for dogs. We brought two of our dogs and they were able to sit on the turf area. There is also a small fenced in area where the dogs could feel free to go potty unleashed. Also had water stations to fill up your cups for water and doggy bowls. read more

Had a lunch here at this cool corner spot and it is a special location! The tacos are special and the condiment stations are terrific! Service is friendly and helpful!!! Plenty of parking in their lot and on the street. There is a separate patio for pets and an outstanding patio for patrons! There is a flower shop and coffee trailer there as well. It's a great spot for families or a date! read more

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The tacos were cold and flavorless. I originally visited the North park Location and liked them but I have been to this location twice and I haven't had good luck. read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

My sister and Brother-in-law came to visit my wife and I in San Diego and we had City Tacos on Pacific Beach and noticed there was a location on Ocean Beach. Score! We drove over and they have a large outdoor spot with a dog run and a flower shop and some other trucks on site. We entered and ordered some tacos, I got the Mexicali and Birria Taco with a Sculpin IPA. (One of the best beers in America) We sat at an outside picnic table and our food came out pretty quickly. I took a bite of the Mexicali and it was the best taco I have ever had in my memory. Great sauce and tortilla with perfectly grilled steak strips. Amazing. The birria taco was almost as good, lots of great juice dripping off the taco and full of flavor. So good. I also tried my brother-in-laws fried fish taco with avocado and happiness. I noticed the had a Michelada on the menu as well, so I went back in and got one of those. Good flavor and I mixed it with Pacifico, great beer for a Michelada. You have to try this place in Ocean Beach. Pizza Port is right around the corner if tacos are not your thing. Another solid ten in Ocean Beach! read more

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Great time here at City Tacos. Street parking along the nearby streets. It was a bit tough to snag a space on an early Saturday afternoon but we were able to find a close spot after searching for few minutes. Lovely environment...colorful and lively scene. Seating and decor were well-maintained and welcoming. Lots of delicious options. Tacos and ingredients were super fresh and very tasty...authentic. Reasonably priced. All staff were friendly and helpful. Would love to return to try some other items. Family friendly. read more

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Do you have dogs? Do you have kids? Do you like to eat tacos? If you said yes to any 2 of those this is your spot. Inexpensive margaritas, large selection of delicious tacos and pet/kid friendly check all the boxes. Definitely would be back. read more

The vibe here is great! Super laid back - great, dog friendly patio with games like cornhole. Even a mini dog park. You'll order up at the counter, and then they'll bring your food out to you if you get a number. Selection of beer and wine... or take your tacos across the street to the brewery where they don't sell food. Street parking only. read more

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One of the best tacos in San Diego! There are several locations around San Diego, and this was located in a heart of ocean beach. Walkable from the beach ish.. they did have 4-5 parking spots for the place but mostly street parking only. You order ahead of them, get the number for the table and they bring out the food for you. Looks like food is made in their taco truck. We've tried Mexicali, quesibirria, SD carne asada and quesadilla. My favorite was SD carne asada. Full with toppings, great flavor of the meat. It's mostly outdoors so it's very dog friendly! read more

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I'm sorry, how is this place getting 4.5 stars? I came from NorCal and surrounded by taco trucks and the carne asada tacos I paid for are just bland. The meat appears to have just been microwaved and it's chewy. Who is this restaurant catering to because the food has no taste and people are giving it 5 stars. It needs major seasoning and the horchata is so watered down. If you're going to charge $5 per taco then DO BETTER!!! I had to add hot Cheetos to the tacos to add flavor since we have no salt in our resort. read more

City Tacos - I had to add hot Cheetos to add some flavor to the taco. I'm in a hotel and have no salt in here. - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

on a hot day, after a run? These tacos SMACK. great outdoor area, great taco options, demolished within seconds0 read more

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We went to the OB city tacos and it was delicious! The outside eatery was quaint and kombucha on top was especially delicious

Came here on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't that crowded thankfully. The weather was nice so sitting outside was pleasant. I had a carnitas taco and a surf and turf taco. The carnitas taco was kinda dry but the surf and turf taco was really good. Would go back. read more

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Delicious tacos! Very nice outdoor area for kids and pups. Much better compared to Mike's taco club which has thousands of more reviews

Tried for the first time around lunch. There was only one other customer which was surprising for a new business with so much seating available. We got the Mexicali, Portobello, Camarón enchilado, Pollo Asado. The Mexicali was my least favorite. We both thought there was way too much cheese. I thought the portobello was okay. Felt like it was missing something flavor wise but it was actually my husbands favorite. Camarón enchilado was my favorite. Super delicious taco. Shrimp was cooked nicely, still juicy. The thin layer of golden cheese on the taco. Very delicious. The pollo asado has potential to be delicious except the chicken was over cooked and quite dry. Maybe the place gets busier in the evenings when it's cooler to enjoy the uncovered seating and games. read more

City Tacos - Mexicali, Portobello, Camarón enchilado, Pollo Asado - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious tacos! Crunch time shrimp taco - unique, flavorful, amazing taco Mexicali - tremendous flavor, the cheesy layer was delicious too Pescado - also scrumptious I'll definitely be back! read more

City Tacos - From top to bottom: crunch time shrimp taco, mexicali, paced - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

10 stars all around! The best tacos I have had in SoCal so far! Service was great, food came quick. Love the outdoor seating and turf area, our dog loved it too! read more

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Delicious tacos that feel healthier because of some ingredients. Granted the pork rind on the carnitas may not feel healthy, but arugula and sliced almonds on the chicken does! The tortillas are better here than other taco shops. We like to eat outside because we walk over with our dog. The staff is friendly and brings food out to us. Tuesdays special includes 10% off all food all day, and beers are discounted too. Easy parking in the lot behind them in front of Brandy Melville. Monthly special is always an innovative twist, but still a regular price. read more

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I was craving fish tacos and after perusing reviews on Yelp I came across this place. The prices looked fair and the food sounded good so I decided to make the journey and take the lottery that is parking in OB. Ordering is easy, you go up to the counter and they give you a number for your order. I got two of the traditional Sonoran Fish Tacos and one of the Crunch Time Shrimp Tacos. The shrimp taco was pretty good... nothing too special or worth writing home about. I would not get it again. However the fish tacos were excellent and might be the contenders for the best I have ever had. The batter had the perfect texture and the fish was good. The mango salsa was tasty as well... will be coming back and ordering just the fish tacos next time. Consider this a 4.5 star review. read more

City Tacos - Crunch Time Shrimp Taco on the left and two Sonoran Fish Taxos on the right - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

City Tacos is not a bad spot to grab tacos if you're spending the day in OB! The tacos run about the same as most specialty taco places in San Diego with the same mix of beef, chicken, seafood, etc options. They have a rotating taco of the month that was scallop based for July '24 and pretty tasty! They also have a few beers on tap from local breweries, which is a nice addition. The searing is primarily outdoors or on a covered porch area, so might be a little tough to find a good spot in inclement weather. Street parking is easy and free. read more

City two was quick! Our order came out warm. Most of the tacos were amazing quessobirilla was a bit fatty but other than that everything was great. read more

It it's not often that a business with several locations can truly duplicate their food and experience at all of them, but I have found City Tacos to do exactly that. My family lives in Ocean Beach and we were excited when we found out where the next location was going to be. What I love about the OB City Tacos is the outdoor experience. They basically took a parking lot and made it their dining area. They do all of their kitchen work from a food truck to save on space and I'm sure cost. Genius. This outdoor vibe truly fits OB well and even though my Carne Asada tacos are a pretty basic order for them, I did enjoy them. I do like the fact that they have a couple of veggie options as well. There are a lot of Mexican food options in San Diego, but I'm happy that this one is consistent and close to where we live. read more

City Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California