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    Crack Taco Shop

    4.1 (78 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Jennifer E.

    The food was awesome! Ceśar was outstanding at the counter. Very personable, patient, and helpful. Do yourself a favor and don't forget anything with their guacamole! Sooo good! We loved the rolled tacos (beef was the favorite) and the Crack Taco was great! Stop by for dinner, OR breakfast! They have delicious looking breakfast burrito choices! There are cute and vibrant colors surrounding you as well!

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    Peter I.

    I've read about this place and it was on my way to my walk today so I thought why not I'll give it a shot so I walked in and met the lovely joy who helped me out kind of walked me through the menu and I ended up getting Al Pastor and it was fantastic as good as my favorite place in Cabo as good as my favorite place in Ensenada it was just perfect. I'll attach the menu to this review because there's a whole bunch of choices. Parking is pretty good and service is fantastic. My new favorite spot thank you Joy.

    1 Taco Battered Fish, 1 Taco Potato w/ avocado
    RJ S.

    Crack Taco is a must-try for North County locals and travelers alike. Featuring Cardiff Seaside Market's legendary tri-tip "Cardiff Crack," they add an elevated twist to what you'd expect from standard grab & go taco shops. While the Crack Tri-Tip steals the spotlight, the menu also features various tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas and breakfast options. My wife and I came here for - late lunch one Sunday and were blown away. Beyond the "Crack," I recommend the Baja Fish taco (served on a flour tortilla) and the crispy Potato Taco (my personal favorite). Be warned, the salsas and chipotle aioli are not for the faint hearted. I personally can't hack much heat so (thankfully) ordered those on-the-side. The staff was laid back and friendly which added to the experience. The interior is clean and welcoming but seating is limited, so it's not great for large parties. If you're with a group, grab your food to-go. Enjoy!

    Jacqueline O.

    Totally regret going here..,, why? Cause I'm mad we didn't get more than one taco each! We got the battered fish tacos and orange whip drink. Perfect meal after a two hr deal tour at seaport village. This was so good. We really wished we had ordered a second taco each. We were only eating something to put in our bellies to hold us off til 6pm. Man... big mistake. I wanted to go back a second time on our trip but we had our locations planned out. Fresh tasting, the big handful of cabbage with the chipotle mayo on top was great. I loved the wedge of lime to drizzle over the top. We had a great view of the bay and the ocean from their bar tables with umbrellas to share us. Will be taking my mom in April!!! 100%!

    Crack Tri-Tip Nachos
    Shasta L.

    So my first time here at crack taco shop since they opened a couple months ago. I work nearby and it was just recommended by a client. This place is great! First off I love Cardiff crack tri tip, and now I can enjoy it without driving to seaside market. The restaurant is small but cute easy to order, nice staff very friendly great with menu descriptions and overall great vibe in this cute coastal town. I ordered the tri tip nachos and they were delicious great flavors just wish the jalapeños were diced and a little less cheese sauce otherwise spot on. Highly recommend

    Fish taco
    Rhondi S.

    We finally got to try the cracked taco shop. Nice wide menu from or rolled tacos, numerous tacos, burritos, plates. I got the one fish taco which was crunchy fresh cabbage on a fresh. Homemade corn tortilla was very delicious. Husband got the rolled tacos with beef. He commented that the beef was moist. There was a lot of shredded beef that he appreciated and was tasty. We were given two small cups like a half ounce of red and green sauce. I wish they had a salsa bar for choices of your meals. Service was great very friendly counter service. The space is really small, and no more than four or five tables. But clean and very attentive staff. Prices are a little bit higher, but I believe the quality of the meat, sauces and homemade tortillas which are fresh to order are commendable.

    Crack Tri-Tip Tacos
    Trevor T.

    Very intimate location. They have chairs outside, but can't really eat outside since there are no tables. Ordered two crack tri tip tacos at 11:24am and took a bit of time before they were ready...11:44am. They were really busy and others were complaining about the wait. $15.33 for two crack tri tip tacos. Idk, felt similar to the wait at Taco Stand. Didn't taste like the famous Cardiff Crack Tri Tip that all the locals love. Tacos were enjoyable and everything tasted fresh. Would come back again to try other tacos because the corn tortillas were so good.

    Crack Tri-Tip Nachos
    Justin C.

    This is the easiest 5-star rating I've given in awhile. Service: A+ Menu: A+ Food: A+ Ambiance: A+ Good to know: NO seed oils, everything fried in Beef Tallow: A++++++++++++ They have done everything right. We sampled about 9000 calories worth of food and every bite was amazing. Everything tasted really clean and fresh. Surf and Turf burrito, absolutely amazing, don't miss out on this one. Crack Nachos, fish taco, pollo asado, all were divine. We lucked out and got to meet one of the owners who was working tonight, really nice guy, you can tell how much he cares about the product he puts out. Looking forward to trying the rest of their menu and being a regular here!!!

    This person is an example of what customer service is like
    Torrence J.

    This experience was my first time. I have to say it was not short of excellent. The hostess Pamella was very helpful. She gave me a sense of well being that I will not forget.

    Charged a Different price
    Akasha A.

    Let me start by saying: SAVE YOUR MONEY and don't believe hype! I seen this place on my instagram feed and my pregnancy cravings got the best of me so I drove 30 minutes to give it a try. The shrimp taco was good but not "$6.95 for one taco" good. The rolled tacos were SUPPOSED to come with guacamole but they were beyond dry and Guac-less. I unfortunately did not find out until after I arrived home. Also, when I looked over my receipt I seen that they charged a different price than what was advertised on their current menu. Whether it's a difference of $1 or $10 it's still bad for business. So, if you order from them make sure to DOUBLE CHECK the prices before making a purchase and double check your food before leaving. Or better yet, save your money and go somewhere else.

    1 Taco Baja Shrimp, 1 Crack Taco, 1 Taco Al Pastor

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    The tacos were great! We enjoyed the Tri-tip, Birria and fish tacos. All were great! Especially the fish tacos.

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    1 month ago

    Tried the Tri tip taco and it was really yummy, just pricey. Over $7 and it was small.

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    5 months ago

    Homemade tortilla that was warm, loaded with guacamole, definitely will be going there again.

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    2 months ago

    Great food and service all around. Really enjoy coming here and all the employees are great.

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    2 months ago

    My fish taco was so good! Had the battered fish tacos and churros, May was so nice and helpful! Check them out!

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    Nice food, nice people, and classy environment. Glad they're open late. Clean inside.

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    Yes can confirm the tacos are really good! The crack tri tip taco was so delicious and fresh! Loved the avocado on top!

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    If you haven't tried the spicy surf and turf burrito here, you're missing out. It's the perfect…read morebalance of heat and flavor. Since the location is in a small plaza, parking is definitely a challenge when it's busy. I highly recommend placing a mobile/phone order ahead of time so you can just grab and go. Highly recommend!

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    Original Breakfast Burrito with Avocado Salsa
    Original Breakfast Burrito with Avocado Salsa
    3 taco combo (mixed between garlic shrimp, baja style fish and carne asada)

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    Talk about a HIDDEN JEM. Right next to a gas station isn't usually someplace you find AWESOME food…read morebut this is one of those exceptions. Having set my Apple Maps before reading the description of the restaurant, my wife and I set our course on the way back from the San Diego Zoo. I didn't want to get home too late and the parking situation for the better restaurants near the zoo didn't look promising so we decided to go further away from San Diego to find a place on the way home near the 5 freeway. Cancun may not look like much but the food is pretty freaking amazing. My surf and turf burrito filled with generous amounts of shrimp and carne asada was incredible. Adding sour cream and guacamole just put it on another level. No burritos like this near my home. My wife's shrimp plate was also a winner. Lots of shrimp. My wife's only gripe was not enough rice and beans. Even the side of corn tortillas was moist and tasty. I'm not sure if they make their own tortillas but it seemed like it. Even the french fries are incredible. Nice and crispy but not dry. I thought I'd still be hungry after just the burrito but I had no idea what a monster it is. Even after eating 3/4 of it, the remainder was still heavy. The older lady working the register is so sweet. A little hard to understand since she has a thick accent but very nice and helpful. The cook was cool too. Very happy when I stopped before leaving to tell them the food was "delicioso". Don't let the gas station scare you away. The food is jammin'! I plan on stopping by again when I attend Comic-con next year.

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    Crispy chicken tacos. Great price!
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