Solid taco shop thats been a staple in santee for years. Breakfast burritos here are world class but their californias could use a little work. Overall a great taco shop. read more

Fantastic food!!! Good price & generous portioning! I love their soft fish taco, rolled tacos!i & my kids keeps coming back .

I've lived in Santee most of my life so I have to give Cotija's 3 stars because I've been eating here since I was little. I recommend the $2 bean sope with a jamaica to drink, they are both delicious! The sopes are topped with lettuce, salsa fresca and cheese. They're about the size of a CD but they fill you up real fast. And the jamaica...that's simple. It's just refreshing and sweet. This meal is inexpensive (~$4) and I refuse to get anything else nowadays. I used to order a bunch of different things here but I realized I was beginning to spend a lot of money on them. The only reason I knock off two stars is because Cotija's is kind of expensive and the parking is frustrating...always has been, always will be. Nevertheless, Cotija's is a good place to go for a Mexican food fix. read more

Our go-to taco shop for 25 years. Seldom disappointed. Try a chicken fajita burrito with added bacon - AWESOME! Had a bean and cheese just yesterday; everything was fresh and delicious. Excellent sauces/salsa - better, I think, than the local competition. read more

The food is tasty and inexpensive. Better than most Mexican food at same price point. The cashier is always very nice and polite. He anticipates your needs and takes care of you. read more

OMG! This place is AMAAAAZING!!!! You can tell the food is made with love!! Highly recommend the California burrito! The meat is cooked perfectly with so much flavor! read more

I've lived in Santee my whole life, back in the day this place was the best so it saddens me to write this but today they are not. Quality of the food has seriously diminished and on top of that the charge WAY too much. I paid $8.75 for a cheese, egg, potato, and guacamole burrito like seriously!!?!? It's highway robbery. You'll do better going to Cazadores down the street, don't waste your time and money. read more

This is my go to spot in Santee for Mexican food. I really enjoy their fish and shrimp burritos. The salsa that's more chunky is amazing. I get a 24oz container of it once a month. So good! read more

My favorite mexican food in san diego county! The people are friendly and the food is always hot and fresh! I suggest anyone to get their carne asada fries, they're my favorite!! And reasonably priced! read more

best Mexican fast food in town! Carne Asada and Shrimp Burrito are my favorites! Highly recommended

Love this place! Have always gotten burritos which are great until last night. Got a shrimp quesadilla. OMG it was fabulous and was so good even reheated cuz was so big had 3.5 meals out of one order. Big succulent shrimp, with plenty of cheese and other good stuff. They do need to update their prices on yelp but still very reasonable, fast, polite. Will go back very soon read more

So this is one of my regular spots(at least once a week) The food is consistently good. Its fresh, quick, inexpensive, friendly and clean. The only thing I wish to improve on is the option to add homey to my menudo. read more

I am not a resident of Santee, San Diego, California or an American citizen. I have friends in Santee that I occasionally visit. Every time I go, I insist on going to this Cotija. It is absolutely amazing. The fish tacos are delicious but my absolute favourite is the vegetarian burrito. I don't eat meat, so this burrito is perfect. It is packed with delicious guacamole, beans, rice, lettuce and other goodies. It's so huge that I usually don't finish it and end up having a scrumptious snack to eat later. I have never had a problem with the service. I find them quite courteous. I have issues with cheese and milk, so if I ask for no sour cream and cheese, they always remember to accommodate me. I also find the employees there very courteous and respectful. Overall, I would recommend this place. I'm going back to San Diego soon and I'm going to make sure I go here again. read more

If your looking for a great place to get some great food you gotta stop here. This taco shop is sooo yummy! I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. There isn't anything I've had from here that I don't like. It's our family go to taco shop. I have friends that regularly visit from out of state and they can't wait to get there Mexican favorites from here. The Cali-burrito is soooooo good, love how there meat is not nervy like other taco shops I've been too. Thanks Cotijas for always having great service and stellar food. read more

Just ate here and am disappointed to see avocado crema instead of guacamole on my rolled tacos. The flavor comply ruined it

The food is okay, especially the hash brown burrito and the Jamaica. It's a little expensive though for me.

Food is OK...nothing special...the proportions are standard for fast Mexican but the prices seem fairly premium for middle of the road fare. I've had this type of Mexican food all over SD and this is priced like it's located in la Jolla rather than Santee. Unlikely to return. read more

Always get my order right and are friendly consistently. Great Mexican food with awesome service!

This probably the better then most sitting down mexican restaurants. Everything on their menu is spectacular. My favorites are shredded beef tacos or any of the combo plates. Whenever i am in the area I have to get my taquitos fix...! They are just perfectly fine with Guacomole toppings. Friendly Service And Nice And Clean Area! Condiment bar is just something u can't miss it.. I love the hommade hot carrots and radishes. Also don't forget to try their many different daily hommade hot sauces! read more

They have the most delicious burritos! My family and I have been eating there for at least ten years and we've yet to be disappointed. Service is fast and if you phone in your order, it'll be there waiting by the time you get there. Though I recommend you check your order before you leave, as I've come home without every burrito a couple of times. They also have really good "wet" sauce aka enchilada sauce. Prices have gone up within the last couple years but it's still pretty reasonable for a burrito. I go there whenever I go home. And it's right next to a 7-11, so you can have burrito & slurpee night. read more

this is my "go to" taco shop in my neighborhood. i'm never disappointed (accept when the bottom falls out of my burrito - but i'll get to that later) and always satisfied. my faves are: california burrito, bean and cheese burrito, and carne asada fries. they have my favorite carne asada fries of any taco shop....ever. the portion is HUGE and i always have leftovers. and let me tell you, this girl can eat!! so its a lot of food for sure. oh and the breakfast burrito is my fave of all breakfast burritos: ham, cheese, egg, beans and sour cream. you really cannot go wrong. hangover cure central. oh and the shrimp burrito is so good and has lots of yummy white sauce. ok...i cant get enough of the majority of the menu =) so about the bottom falling out of my burrito. i say this happens like maybe 1 in 4 times i eat here. be especially careful of the shrimp burrito b/c that white sauce eats right through the tortilla. i usually have to cut it in 1/2 to avoid extra spillage. that probably why it lost the 5th star...but all in all, i love cotijas. oh and if you are a horchata fan...they have THE BEST horchata. my fave. read more

My friend and I were here tonight... He had 2 chicken tacos.. He ate the first one and was on the second one... Half way through the second taco he bit into a toothpick.... Then there was another one sticking out of the taco... All together he found two tooth picks in one of the tacos. The lady working said "sorry, that's how we roll our tacos." No refund. No offer to make something else... Just sorry and walked away. I will not be going back nor do I recommend them to anyone. If you do eat here, check your tacos before you take a big bite.. read more

Best Taco shop in Santee! Great service. Great food. And they're quick too. I think I've put on 10 pounds living by this place. I don't ever go anywhere else. read more

What's going on? This use to be our "go to place" for years. Prices now seem to be higher each time, which can be fine if the food is good. The up side, the shredded beef they use is still good. The downside, I had to scrap everything off a beef enchilada. Some watered down reddish colored sauce with no flavor, soggy lettuce, etc. Cheese was ok. Beef Taco was ok(minus the lettuce). Fries were cold. Husband said Carne Asada burrito was just ok, not the same anymore. read more

Solid carne asada burrito. Tortilla was hot, flakey and delicious. Carne asada was juicy and flavorful. Salsa bar on point. Service is friendly and good. I only wish they had the habanero salsa that Los Panchitos has as that is my favorite hot salsa. read more

The food is great, however I took a bite into ROCKS in my enchiladas and cracked a tooth. BEWARE, These assholes are judgmental and racist, and will do profound stuff to your food if they decide they don't like you, if you are ordering food and they give you an attitude, or I you get a feeling that this feels awkward, RUN, they will screw with your food. I ended up with a $800 dollar dental bill. I should have filed a police report and sued them, however i was dumb and passed. Beware, Had i fed this stuff to my kids, I may have had a serious problem. I taught at first this was an accident, but then I opened the other enchilada and found more rocks, now that is intentional. read more

I ordered a breakfast burrito and told the guy 5 times "NO CHEESE" and he aknowledged and sure enough I had cheese..I showed him and told him I could have died and he didn't give a crap..I have gone here on and off for years and they usually are better but NEVER AGAIN! Just like the useless car wash place across the street I got jipped out due to a busy day and no actual attention paid to the customer. read more

Best Shrimp Burrito. Huge whole shrimp, no rice ( the way I like it ) just cabbage, salsa fresca and white sauce. It drips. It is messy, so not to eat in the car, but really really good. I never eat anything else there so short review. Go, its good. read more

I have been going here since I could remember. I am very picky with Mexican food and this is the one place that has always been very consistent with there Diablo shrimp, chorizo burrito's and carne asada chips. My fiance and I come every weekend and every employee is always so sweet and friendly. Alsooooo this place let's you have unlimited lime which I love since other places give you 4 thin slices. Love this place and so grateful for the customer service they provide. read more

Quite possibly the greatest Taco Shop in the history of taco shops. I've been eating here for over 20 years. I moved away from Santee almost a decade ago and it's still a staple stop anytime I make it to the San Diego area. My personal favorite is a bean and cheese burrito with extra cheese. The salsa bar is great. Rolled Tacos aren't too shabby either. Huge portion size and amazing taste. Eat in or dine out, you won't regret this stop. read more

Not as good as Bertha's armpit around the street, but their hours are killer. I'll come here sometimes on late nights. Watch out for those guys driving along Mission Gorge, they FLY down that street. read more

First visit here, and really liked it. Delicious beans, big burritos, yummy fries. And the salsas! They were all very tasty. Not sure which is my favorite. My only complaint is they don't offer iced tea. read more

Food is always great here. Been coming here for 12 years. They are very accommodating and quick with the orders. You can also call ahead for easier pick up. I love their mexican guacamole and their flautas. Prices are slightly more than average I would say. read more

Yuck! The most Americanized Mexican food ever. GROUND BEEF??? In your rolled tacos with that nasty sour cream guacamole. what do you expect when you're in santee ‍ read more

I just moved to the area, but have lived downtown for a long time now.. Ordered a standard San Diego staple " (Cali burrito). It was all onions, no guac, no meat in the first 5 bites. If I was feeling randy I'd take that shit back and smack the cook in the face with it it. Only one sauce here. Fuck this place. Just saying. read more

Not impressed. Went here on a whim and got the steak and eggs breakfast burrito...carne asada, eggs, cheese and POTATOES. I was so excited and then when I got home I was a bit irritated with my burrito. There were FRIES in it...ok yeah sure, fries are technically potatoes but assuming its BREAKFAST, I was expecting roasted or cooked potatoes, not yucky soggy fries. Fries are in the Cali burrito not in a breakfast burrito, or shouldn't be anyways. Bottom line is they need to specify that their "potatoes" are in fact fries also, it was pretty bland. Not going here again! read more

Going downhill fast. Used to absolutely love the diablo shrimp burrito. Now it is far from "diablo" and even farther from shrimp. Only had 2 shrimp the last time I ordered one...I called and she said that customers said the burrito was too spicy so they spiced it down...she didn't know why only had 2 shrimp (didn't apologize either)...won't be going back anytime soon! read more

Consistently amazing Mexican food! One of my favorites. The rolled tacos and Chimichanga are insane! And the breakfast burritos will make you dream about them! read more

This place has great breakfast burritos. I recommend the hash brown burrito, packed with sausage and bacon, also added sour cream.mmmmmm so good cheap too!!!! read more

Here in Santee for work. A great place for an inexpensive meal. Seating is a challenge but clean. Food was great.