Their fresh chips & chunky salsa was delicious! The chips were crispy and you can taste the deeper flavor from the olive oil. Tried their shrimp burrito, potato taco and side of rice. Everything was good. Be sure to ask for their 3 salsa bottles to try their green, red and roasted salsa. Our favorite was between the green and red. Just wish they had plate options on their menu so I could've had both rice & beans with my burrito. But overall, the food selection was good. Inside decor is also really cute and very festive! Would return. read more

Crack Taco Shop - Fresh Chips & Salsa - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was my first time trying Crack Taco Shop, and unfortunately, it wasn't a great experience. I ordered a surf and turf burrito with no pico, a tri-tip California burrito with no pico, 3 rolled tacos, and 2 orders of tri-tip fries. The problem was that both burritos came with pico de gallo even though I specifically requested no pico on both. Because of that, I wasn't able to eat either burrito. When customers make a simple modification, it's important that the order is prepared correctly, especially on a large order. The rolled tacos and tri-tip fries were good, but the fact that both burritos were made incorrectly was very disappointing. First impressions matter, and for my first visit, the lack of attention to the order details left me frustrated. I won't be back. read more

The food was fresh and the quality of the ingredients was noticeable. I ordered the tri-tip taco, and my mother-in-law had the shrimp taco. The meat on the tri-tip taco was flavorful on its own, and the shrimp taco was a hit as well. The shrimp tasted fresh, and the batter was light and crispy. My husband and mother-in-law both enjoyed the chipotle sauce on it. The strawberry lemonade was also really good and was a refreshing addition to the meal. My only complaint was the guacamole on the tri-tip taco. While it was clearly fresh, it was very bland and seemed to be missing any seasoning. A little salt would have gone a long way and would have helped bring out the flavor of the taco. The food was decent overall, but a little more seasoning would have made the experience much better. read more

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We tried this place since it's nearby, lots of parking and easy to spot from the street The service was quite fast ... LOVED THE TACO wsp the tortilla since it was soft and tasted great so definitely will come back for the other tacos The burrito looked good but we didn't really enjoy how much liquid came from it as we were eating it - see photos - so if you're a fast eater, great, not so great if you're not bc the end of the burrito gets pretty soggy. Not sure if it's from the pico de gallo or the tri tip. Mm also the tri tip was a bit tough and not as grilled as we'd thought it'd be Otherwise great place to try read more

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If you're doing keto, this place is a must. I got the Tri Tip burrito and it was fire it has so much flavor and the cheese shell tortilla was cooked to perfection. It's a little greasy, but that's just the cheese; nothing over the top. 10/10 for a keto burrito! they really do it right. I tried the Adobada keto burrito too, but I wasn't as big a fan. Still good, just prefer the Tri Tip. A few notes: Plenty of parking and a spacious dining area with lots of tables. Great customer service. Prices are average. I can only vouch for the keto burritos; I haven't tried anything else on the menu. Bonus: you can phone in your order, which is super convenient. read more

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The Crack Taco Shop might not be the most famous in San Diego, but the Crack tacos here are fabulous! Their claim to fame are their signature tri tip beef tacos, using the San Diego famous Crack Tri Tip beef that is specially seasoned and marinated to perfection. $5 Crack Taco beef tri-tip roast is juicy, tender, and flavorful, with a rich beefy taste and a nice crust for extra texture. Generous spreads of fresh rich green guacoale tops the tasty beef, all of this happieness is wrapped in freshly made tortillas that are made on premise. Pick of one of fresh zesty salsas to perfect it! $5 Al Pastor is nearly as delicious as the tri tip. The sweet pineapple infused pork meat is tender and juicy with a nice crisp char on some bites for that extra sensation. These also come covered in the gradiouse guacaolme and wrapped in the same freshly made in house tortillas. I love the Dia Los Muertos themed décor throughout, very Mexican, very San Diegan, and very very awesome. read more

I have the tri-tip taco and the pork one and they were very good. The tri-tip line had a little bit of fat on it, but otherwise it was very good. The lady was very helpful and very kind and patient while I was unable to make up my mind.. I'm very grateful for her! I ordered a chocolate cake but left it in my car so I had to throw it away read more

Crack Taco Shop - The front Of the store - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Try this place again. It had really good reviews on GrubHub. Ordered one of their breakfast burritos went in to pick up because GrubHub said it was ready. It was not. I still had to wait an additional 10 minutes. No big deal. But while I was there, three people came in as a group they did not know how to use the screen to order an English was not their primary language. Worker there who, btw spoke spoke Spanish, told him to just use the screen and then proceeded to ignore them for the full 10 minutes that I was there waiting for my food. The group left upset for obvious reasons. Breakfast burrito itself was terrible. It was mostly cheese. The sausage was dry. It had about four pieces of potato. Save your money go somewhere. We're at least the customer service is there. read more

Crack Taco Shop - Crack tri tip burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Been living in the area for some time and decided to try this place out. There's plenty of parking but it can definitely get crowded during meal rushes. The staff were friendly and helpful for our first visit. Originally, we avoided this location because the menu was a bit pricey for the type of food served, but they definitely pack the tacos! We ended up sitting outside but there's more seating inside. Overall, we enjoyed the tacos and the restaurant altogether! read more

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Expensive food u better off going down the block for cheaper and more Options if u got money to waste and only want 7 options go here read more

First off, just want to say that the staff here is great. Walked in with a warm greeting and everyone was super nice and helpful. Ordered the Birria and crack taco and would definitely recommend getting the tri tip anything on the menu as the beef was amazing. The rolled tacos were solid. Will be back to try more menu items but overall, a great place. read more

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This was our first time visiting this restaurant and we were so happy that we did. First of all, Angelica was the employee that helped us. She was AMAZING! She was friendly, VERY knowledgeable about their meat, and she made our experience memorable. Second, the food was DELICIOUS! The atmosphere of the restaurant was really cool and everything was clean. We will definitely go back, and will tell our friends and family to visit as well. Thank you again Angelica! You are truly great at your job! read more

Not many taco shops offer tri-tip as the cut of meat for their carne asada. CRACK Taco Shop uses Cardiff Crack Tri-Tip which was why I decided to drive over to the Grantville neighborhood and visit the OG location. The suite was located at the Valley Del Rio Shopping Center just north of I-8 at the Fairmount Ave exit. The parking situation was decent with most of the vehicles out front patronizing the Starbucks across the lot. The inside was clean with sufficient seating for a few dozen customers while several more tables were set up outside. The menu screen was to the left as you walked through the doors. Burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, nachos, fries... you name it, they had some version available. I decided to pick three tacos, each of which was topped with onion, guacamole, and cilantro. The Crack Taco was made of burgundy pepper tri-tip, the Al Pastor was marinated pork cooked with pineapple on the rotisserie, and the Battered Fish consisted of cod. The corn tortillas used here were thicker than what I was accustomed, but they were very soft which was good. The toppings were fresh and tasty. The tacos were street size with my favorite being the crack version because of the well-seasoned tri-tip. The cod was a surprisingly solid version of a fish taco. I gave a four star rating for my dining experience at CRACK Taco Shop. read more

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For a city with so many taco shops, this is a solid "Meh". First off, parking is usually terrible in this lot, but the restaurant was almost empty so service was quick. The taco Tuesday 'special' is only 1 free fountain drink with any 2 tacos- tacos are $5 / piece so a little more expensive than other places in the area. We got the carne asada, fish, pollo, and carnitas taco and all were decent but not great. The guac was also very average. Overall, this is a slightly overpriced taco shop in a city known for its food- okay to stop in but if you have the time I'd recommend looking at your other options. read more

I think I will have to try this spot again for a final rating. I stopped in for takeout on my way home and tried the Al Pastor burrito. It was good but the meat was a little tough. It also could have had some lettuce or something else in it. It was pretty much just al pastor, salsa, and guac. The staff was friendly and helpful. The mild green salsa was too spicy for me but I have no spice tolerance so no surprise there. There were not many people inside on a Sunday evening. There is plenty of space and lots of tables but it seems to be more of a takeout spot. There's a Chili's in the complex and parking can be a bit tricky. There is ample parking but you. may have to drive around a bit and park on the opposite side. I would like to come back for the tacos as I tend to be picky about my burritos. Definitely deserves a second shot. read more

I was impressed with the homemade tortillas for the tacos! The green salsa has a good taste/spice. The rolled tacos were good too. We got tortilla chips and they were average. Overall a good spot! read more

Crack Taco Shop - 3 Rolled Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

This little restaurant doesn't look like much, but it's good is just excellent. And the service is wonderful. They have always been accommodating. read more

Had the crack breakfast burrito and it was great. We were looking for a burrito and as a reminder I don't like breakfast. But one of the locals In front of me told me to hit that crack hard. So how can I turn down a local. The steak was so good and the potatoes and missed in there were incredible. I would love to try the rest of the menu when I have time. read more

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Gotta drop a star because I went recently and it just wasn't that good. Large parking lot shared with other businesses next to a car wash. Be careful of the Starbucks drivers, they speed around to get into the drive through. Lot gets extra full during dinner. Tried: Crack bowl $20 - paid $2 extra for guacamole and there really wasn't that much. Meat was okay, some chewy. Lettuce was odd, a mixed greens type that didn't work. There was so much corn and not enough rice. Salsa's were excellent. I might be back for their breakfast. read more

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I had Baja Shrimp Bowl. Pretty awesome. Rice, sealed, black beans, grilled shrimp. Nice! Healthy. We shared Flan for dessert, also awesome. Almost like cheesecake, I would go again read more

We had not been to crack taco shop in years, but I remember going years ago when BB lived in Mission Gorge when we were still dating, and I remember it being real good. So we went back years later to try it (December 2025). And I am happy to report that it is still as good as I remember. It is located in a business plaza with out restaurants and a Chilis, plenty of parking. When we went, around 5 or 6 on a weekday, there were no other customers. We ordered the tri tip nachos, an adobada (pork) burrito, and two beverages. I love how they have the "ole" brand drinks such as orange bang and horchata. Those never dissapoint. They give you 3 bottles of hot sauce to use to your heart's delight when you dine in. That is always a plus. The nachos were the star of the show. They use a liquid nacho cheese in lieu of the standard shredded. Chips were very fresh and crispy, tri tip was awesome. This is the holy grail of nachos! Would pass on the adobada burrito next time though. Not sure if it was one off, but it was soggy, very spicy, and just didn't hit the mark. Last time it was great. WIll try it again for a 3rd time. Regardless, spent 40 dollars on enough food for 2 and leftovers, and was very satisfied. Will definitely return! read more

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Waited 45 minutes for this place to open this morning. I actually like their food but when I'm getting out of work in the morning I want to eat. They never opened while I waited. Had to go to Starbucks instead. Wasted time. read more

Solid little taco shop in Mission Valley. Great selection if options. Tacos are excellent, carne asada quesadilla was fantastic. Salsa was perfect. Outside seating is nice along with inside for AC regulated. Fast service too. Great spot read more

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Came for Taco Tuesday and they have a combo plate with a trio of any of these 3 tacos: Crack (tri-tip), Al Pastor (pork), Pollo Asado (chicken). PLUS Rice and Beans for just $12.99! I got one of each but next time I'll get two beef and one pork. read more

I've been wanting to try Crack Taco Shop for some time. Made a special trip there this afternoon. Great service. The Crack Tri-Tip burrito was awesome! Definitely going back! read more

Are you ready for HAND MADE TORTILLAS???? Are you ready for the BEST TACOS OF YOUR LIFE??? This place is amazing all around.. The owner Ron here was so sweet and accommodating during our visit. This is a truly a true gem and you will not be disappointed here at Crack Tacos! Happy tacos tasting! read more

its too expensive but the tri tip crack taco was enjoyable. decent tacos you dont have to go more south for. dont get the pastor though. read more

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If you've ever wanted to pay gourmet prices for soggy sadness wrapped in a tortilla, this is your spot. The "fish tacos" tasted like the ocean called and asked for its dignity back. For what they charge, I expected something life-changing--unfortunately, it only changed my bank balance. At least the rolled tacos were good... read more

im a regular here food is amazing service great and also good value and can eat healthy here!! great spot read more

Crack Taco Shop - ckiken/beef salad - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I recently moved to the area and decided to give this place a try. I got the IPA Battered Taco and the Crack (Tri-Tip) Taco and hands down the best tacos I've had in San Diego so far. Zero regrets! - Chinwendu read more

Yikes! I will never be back. I arrived at 1135 pm and placed my order by 1140 and was told it would be just 10-15 min. I came back at 1155 and they hadn't started on my order. I asked if I can cancel my order and get a refund - I didn't want to wait much longer. They said I was the last order, they're closing soon and that it would take 5 min. Turns out it took another 15 but that's besides the point. When I reached home I was terribly disappointed with the order - the 4 crispy tacos (there was a special of the day - 4 crispy tacos for $10) were in very STALE shells. No wonder there was a special, they're getting rid of old shells - it was terrible - not chewable at all. The chicken taco was supposed to be a soft corn tortilla taco but it was thick and stale also - unlike the street taco tortilla. There was also the issue that I paid extra so that my tacos would have extra cheese - there was minimal cheese on the tacos. The chips n guac was $10 - the guac was not worth it. It was filled with large chunks of tomatoes and the guac was watered down. :( read more

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Really good tacos, the beer battered fish taco and tri tip taco are my favorites. Standard pricing, and the tacos are pretty big. Would recommend! read more

Crack Taco Shop San Diego: Affordable, Delicious, and Surprisingly Veggie-Friendly It started as a basic veggie burrito order... but turned into a full-blown flavor fiesta the size of my head. I was tagging along with a friend who's a professional athlete (read: eats enough for three), and he swore this spot could feed him and cater to my veggie-loving soul. I was skeptical--but he was right. This place? A hidden gem that deserves five stars and a fan club. Why I went I was in San Diego craving something quick but good, and honestly, I didn't expect much. I just wanted a solid bean burrito. What I got? Burrito nirvana. What actually happened Here's where things got spicy (literally and metaphorically): We rolled up to Crack Taco Shop and were able to find front-row parking--bless. The place has a massive lot, which made parking easy. Inside, it's part cantina, part art gallery, part flavor explosion. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and everything is decorated in vibrant, colorful Mexican art that feels like it belongs in a museum or Dia De Los Muertos exhibit--except you can eat chips and guac while admiring it. The kitchen is wide open, which means you see everything. Yes, even the chefs flexing their tortilla skills like culinary ninjas. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito--minus the cheese, plus guac and extra veggies. Not only did they not flinch at my order (bless), they made it better than I imagined. It was HUGE. Like, "use both hands and pray" kind of huge. Three different salsas came on the side, each one spicier than the last. My burrito? The size of my head. All for $8-9. Vibes Let's just say I walked out full, slightly euphoric, and ready to text my @CassandraBankson followers a "YOU NEED TO GO HERE" all-caps PSA. I've reviewed my share of plant-based meals that barely count as food--but this one? Absolute fire. If you've read my review of that overpriced vegan place in LA (you know the one), this is the redemption arc. Mini Critique If I had to nitpick: the music could've used a bit more energy during lunch. But honestly, with food like that, who cares? Logistics: Plenty of free parking, both indoor/outdoor seating, and everything was clean--from the beverage station to the restrooms (which, yes, are code-protected and stocked). Even the art in the bathroom had me pausing mid-handwash. The Nitty Gritty Stuff: Ventilation? Solid. Smells like spice and victory. Staff? Super helpful. Menu? Surprisingly veggie-friendly. And yes, they do takeout. Would I go back? Already planning it. If you're in San Diego and don't stop here, we can't be friends. Thinking of visiting? Go hungry, go bold, and try the housemade guac. Been here already? Tell me your order--I'm ready to eat my way through the whole menu. -- Review by Cassandra Bankson (@CassandraBankson) #CBEats read more

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Had the crack taco with a homemade tortilla a little on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for!! Great place definitely coming back read more

Dirty interior and the food was partially cold (cheese in the burrito), taste was mid.

Their food is absolutely disgusting. There is no care or attention given to the preparation of the food. It's a complete mess.

One of the go to taco spots I stop at when I'm in the area and hungry. I love their Pollo asado tacos as well as their grilled fish tacos. The Pollo asado tacos never seen to miss, but the grilled fish tacos sometimes do. They either have too much sauce on them, where you barely taste any of the fish, or it's such a small piece of fish that it taste like all toppings and tortilla. It also seems like there are moments when there are 2 cooks and not many people waiting for food, but the food still takes 15 minutes for a small order. read more

Crack Taco Shop - Grilled Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Took my sister to check out one of the great tasting food. And awesome customer service. Dined in for the greatest freshness & taste of the food. There's inside & outside seating. It's very airy inside so you do get fresh air & that can be good or not so good, depending on the person. I was a bit chilly for me but not unbunbearable. Food was delightful & plenty. The server was great from taking our order & bringing our food to the table &checked on us to be sure that everything was to our liking. And we appreciated the service & food. read more

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Just had a delicious breakfast burrito here. Whole family thought these were great. Love it. Recommend coming back. Crack, taco shack excellent. read more

We thought we would try this place due to reviews. That's not our experience. This was waaay expensive for burnt tacos! One plate was under done. The fish tacos were burnt!!! Buyer beware!!!! read more

Crack Taco Shop - Broken shells. Burnt beef. Not edible!!! - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California