You must come to Tacos el Gordo in Chula Vista if you're visiting San Diego. It's so very worth…read moreyour drive down. I like this location better than the downtown SD one. Make sure to get in line for the taco type that you want. There's a different queue for each meat. I highly recommend the lengua! The meat is buttery soft and literally melts in your mouth. There's plenty of parking in the back, but not a lot of seating.

TEG tacos hit hard, esp the lengua and cabeza! So fresh! Worth the price and wait…read more Ordering is a bit confusing, but you wait in line for the type of meat you want. Just tell them the type of meat and how many of each you want. After you order, you find your own table to sit at. If you come during popular meal times, finding a table may be difficult. Plenty of parking in the back.

Amazing tacos! I always come here when I'm in the area. The ceviche and tacos are outstanding…read more Despite the line, the order came out fast. The seafood is fresh and i really enjoyed the battered fish taco. Seating is very limited.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Busy place but it's thankfully quick! Also had to wait in line but not for too long. The guac is so fresh and delish - just need an extra squeeze of lemon. Sauces and condiments are up for grabs and a lot of it is self-service so it can feel more chaotic. The fish tacos, shrimp tacos, octopus tacos, and ceviche were all good! Not a 5, but a solid 4.5 :)

Delicious food. great service. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this to friends…read moreand family

Amazing! The tacos are very rich and I am very happy to come…read morehere with my Hannah and Andrew and myself. I lovely loaded churros.

Food is amazing and full of flavor. Some of the best birria I've tried…read more The employees are always patient and they have good music.

Amazing service! The food looks amazing and great customer service! I will be returning!read more

I stopped by on a Wednesday after a fútbol game and found it to be a great late-night option…read more Ordering is simple. You walk in, place your order at the counter, and find a seat. There were a couple of groups dining in and someone picking up a to-go order, but there was still plenty of seating available. The employee working the counter was friendly. They also serve alcohol, and during my visit drinks were 20% off. Options included Pacifico, Modelo, Blue Moon, hard seltzers, and a selection of canned craft beers. I ordered: * Mahi Mahi Taco: the fish tasted fresh, and I liked the crispy onions on top. There was quite a bit of sauce, which made it pretty messy to eat. While the fish was good, it felt like a very heavy taco overall. * Surf & Turf Taco: this was loaded with steak and topped with two flavorful shrimp. The shrimp had an amazing flavor, and this taco was much more enjoyable and balanced. Overall, the service was great, the prices were very reasonable, and the protein quality was excellent. My only critique is that the tacos felt a little overdone with toppings and sauces when the quality of the protein could easily stand on its own. Still, it's a solid spot for an affordable late-night bite. One thing to note: there are no restrooms available inside the restaurant.

This spot is such a fun find in the Gaslamp District! With so many great taco options around, this…read moreone still manages to stand out. The staff was friendly, quick with our order, and the food came out fast. The salsa bar is a bonus, tasty salsas plus free carrots, onions, and pickled radish. The colorful wall art adds a playful, welcoming vibe, and the daily taco specials don't hurt either. We ordered the carne asada tacos and loved them. The meat was flavorful, generously portioned, and served on homemade tortillas. They top the guacamole with a little scoop of pinto beans, and the melted cheese comes included at no extra cost. Overall, a solid taco. We'd definitely come back to try more of their menu.

This was my favorite taco place in San Diego! It's a little hole in the wall in the Gaslamp but it…read morehas the most flavorful tacos! My birria and carne asada were the best! I opted for the one with cheese and it was pure heaven. The meats are so tender and the combination of cheese just hits like no other. I was tempted to order another taco but I had to stop myself! They also have a great condiment bar at the back with pickled veggies, sauces, etc. This is definitely a gem of a taco place.

I've enjoyed this restaurant for street - style Mexican food a handful of times now. It's still a…read moregood value serving delicious Mexican food. The pollo mulitas is my favorite.. very good chicken meat. Order fast, get your order in, pay, and enjoy. There's a self- service salsa bar. They serve beer. Not a fancy place. Enjoy the food.

Everything is prepared fresh and the service is fanatic. We love the carne asada fries (SC on the…read moreside). Get the churros!

The La Jolla Shores place! I bring my friends here all the time when they come visit. Ivan is the…read moregreatest, so kind and even remembered my face!

Sometimes, there are nights when only tacos can fix me. It's no secret that San Diego has tacos in…read morespades and being so close to the border, you'd think that a quest to find the perfect taco would be as simple as rolling down to the nearest taqueria. Except, it's not quite that simple. Many beloved staples have gone downhill, while some newer spots that might boast things like a Michelin mention or multiple locations ranging from TJ to Vegas contain more hype and gristle than tender meat and substance. Enter Chula Tacos. Chula is, and always was, the type of place that makes you forget that you're not actually in Tijuana. While part of me misses their OG Market Street location, seeing them with brick-and-mortars feels hard-earned and well-deserved. This location on Palm in IB is relatively easy to access from the freeway, but parking can be tricky. You can safely assume that it will be busy and you will either have to be very lucky or be willing to find a spot on the street. Out of all the times I've been here, it's always been crowded enough that I've never been able to find a table inside, but I enjoy sitting out on the patio next to the ahumederos. The first thing that hits you walking through the door is how amazing everything smells. The queue to the cashier takes you near a window showing the kitchen where you can see the Chula Tacos team making fresh tortillas, slicing meat from the trompos, grilling up jalapenos, nopales, onions, labio, and tripa. For me, it's not so much a challenge to decide what I want, it's more a challenge to keep myself from ordering everything. My usual is four tacos: two asada, two al pastor (but I've heard that I should also try their world famous keka). The tacos though? Perfection. Every time, the asada is the juiciest and most tender I've ever eaten, the al pastor is succulent and flavorful, and no taco in front of me is long for the world. At $3.50 each, every one of them is absolutely loaded. Three would honestly fill me up, but I always want four. After getting burned by spots that ask around 75% more and deliver anywhere between 25-50% less, Chula Tacos feels like an absolute godsend of a Tijuana-style taqueria and I can't see any other contenders being my go-to. So, when I say "Tacos will fix me," what I mean nowadays is "Chula Tacos will fix me."

Chula Tacos in Nestor is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for authentic, flavorful tacos…read morewith generous portions. Every item we ordered was packed with delicious flavors and made fresh. One thing that stood out was their attention to detail with to-go orders--they provided plenty of condiments, including a variety of salsas, cucumbers, radishes, and peppers, which really elevated the meal. The highlight of the menu is the Keka Taco. It is incredibly delicious, loaded with flavor, and so filling that it can easily satisfy even the biggest appetite. The only downside to this establishment is the limited parking, which can make picking up your order a bit challenging during busy times. However, the amazing food and generous portions more than make up for the parking inconvenience. If you're in the area, the Keka Taco is a must-try!