The food is good. Last month I tried their carne asada burrito and was happy with the size and taste. Monday I was in the area so I swung by. They had a sign by the door advertising mini street taco Monday, $1.75 I ordered 5 carne asada taco's with no onions. The mini taco's were loaded with meat. Each taco had a double corn tortilla. The red hot sauce had a good kick to it. Service was friendly and inside was clean. I'll be back! read more

De Kotija Taco Shop - Carne asada mini taco's. I ordered with no onions. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This has to be the WORST chips and guac I've ever had in my life. First of all WHO serves chips and guac to go like that- the chips got soggy so fast what probably added to that was that this "guacamole" was 10% avocado 90% water and even then most of it was tomatoes. The taste was AWFUL not even bland- BITTER. I asked for salt and lime and I was given lemon instead I tried to make this work but ultimately had to throw it away after 3 bites the worst 9$ spent. You're better off at Chipotle! read more

De Kotija Taco Shop - Chips & "Guac" - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Awesome food! Love their carne asada fajita burrito! My husband loves the tacos. We will definitely be back! Also friendly service makes it a great experience! read more

So good! The adobada street tacos were fresh and filling, and the rice and beans are a must, they are seriously worth the trip on their own. Friendly staff and great vibes. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

muy ricos rolls tacos en este lugar muy recomendado, yo vivo aquí sercas del lugar y la verdad no me canso de probar su rica comida

The food was sooooo good. I had the carne Asada Burrito and my son had the Carne Asada Taco. Their maiz tortilas was so warm and juicy. I will definitely comeback. Their prices are better and very reasonable. The guy at the counter was friendly, smiled the whole time. read more

Precios y sabor son muy buenos , más los lunes de tacos street , los adobada otro rollo

I took my family here for a quick stop. It was our first time here. The employee kid was extremely kind and assistive. Tacos and quesadilla, guac were all superb. I got a side of mexican coke. The food was not too salty, unlike other mexican joints. Everything is perfect. The quantity was more than anywhere else Ive been to. Thank you guys for a wonderful meal and experience! read more

De Kotija Taco Shop - Grilled chicken tacos. Cooked perfectly. Soft and slight crispy exterior - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great service and friendly workers. You can tell they appreciate your business! Reasonable prices, and fresh tasting ingredients. The salsa/hot sauce is fantastic! Although I've never had a bad experience here, my review is one star shy of five because of the stuffy, hot interior. Best to get your order to-go. The food has never been bad, but there are some minor inconsistencies depending on who is cooking. It must take a lot of hard work to compete with the other taco shops in this area, so give them a shot! read more

Very delicious and will bring the family to enjoy. My husband and I came to visit this shop as we tend to pass it on the way to the gym daily. I had 5 beef rolled tacos served with guacamole sauce lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. Very delicious and the tacos were filled with meat. My husband had a Carne Asada burrito. It was priced fairly just under $10. For a good size burrito. The flavor was there too. Gave us the taste we were seeking for Mexican food and the Salasa was delicious. read more

I grew up here in Chula Vista. Now live in upstate New York but every time I come home and that every summer for 2-3 months. I eat only at Kotija Taco Shop. Everything I have ever ordered has been delicious. I never go anyplace else. There's no need to the most delicious food is right here at Kotija Taco Shhop. I think if you read my other reviews you will see I don't hold back. I try to tell it like it is. So if you're looking for great food you have to give them a try YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!! I wish I had some pictures to post at this time but I always start eating before I think of it but I will try to remember. read more

De Kotija Taco Shop - Best Fish Tacos in San Diego. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Heard good things about their rolled tacos from a Facebook post and headed down here to give them a try. Wife and I had the chicken and potato rolled tacos. Definitely worthy of hype.....the toppings were fresh and the tacos were delicious. We will definitely be returning read more

De Kotija Taco Shop - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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We're vegetarians, so thank goodness for restaurants like this! We love their rolled "papa" tacos, taquitos made with potatoes. Their tasty and affordable! Thank you. read more

I've been coming here for over 20 years. It's my go-to hole in the wall taco shop. My favorites are the carne asada burritos and rolled tacos. The rolled tacos come with guacamole that they mix with sour cream (well, that's what they told me 20 years ago) and it's amazing! I'm really picky with hot sauce but their red hot sauce is great. The staff are always very friendly and the service is quick. I always call in my order for pick up and it's always ready when I arrive. Highly recommend! read more

My family and I tried this place and we will definitely be coming back. The meat roll tacos are a 10, they are well served and the tortilla is nice and crunchy. The roll tacos de papa are also a family favorite. Prices are decent so if you haven't tried this place I would highly recommend it. read more

Typical Mexican food spot. Good, nothing special or authentic. With all the spots in the area I don't see worth going back.

Portions are good, food is good, and so are the prices. Try the papa rolled tacos!! The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they get the orders out pretty quickly. read more

the service was amazing, first time eating out around my new neighborhood and would definitely recommend

De Kotija continues to be the best taco shop around! Every choice is a good choice, the beans are my favorite. I've recently discovered the hash brown burrito and oh boy it doesn't disappoint. The chilaquiles and menudo definitely need to be mentioned here, but honestly, you will get a winner every time. read more

This is actually a very good place, nice clean and curious. Family owned I believe. If you want good food at a good price please give this place a try, you won't regret it. I wish more places would be so good! read more

These carne asada fries taste better than they look! Flavor is amazing! The salsa is perfect! I also got a burrito, plenty of meat, real guacamole not like the watered down sour cream kind other taco shops use nowadays. read more

De Kotija Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is a small family owned joint behind 7-11. Food is always good and the owner always remembers me and treats everyone respectfully. The carne asada is some of the best I've ever had. It's my usual go to when I come here. Adobada is also a tough decision. Happy to support to small guys. read more

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I passed by this place many times and always thought it was sketch! Its in a small shopping center and not really noticeable. HOWEVER.... my fiancé told me about this taco shop that had really good chicken rolled tacos. Say less....lets roll! We get there and its the sketch place. And i was worried at first. Once i walked in i noticed how clean it was. The food smelled so good. Whatever it was they were cooking smelled delicious. Not 1 dirty table in sight. We were welcomed in and placed our order. And to my surprise their rolled tacos are fresh made there. You can hear the chef frying the tacos u can hear him chopping the lettuce. When the tacos got to the table the first thing i noticed was the hole where they placed the toothpick to keep the tacos closed. Man, i was so excited. Most taco shops fry up some frozen tacos and call it a day. Not this place. I loved it. I will definitely be comming back. Oh........moral of the story, Dont judge a book by its cover. This place is amazingly good read more

HOLY SHIT! THAT WAS AMAZING! Tucked away behind the 7/11 gas station you'll find Kotijas Taco shop in a small strip mall in Chula Vista. This is the spot or a spot when you need to satisfy your greasy rolled taco craving just before a wedding ceremony...like the one we had. Its a typical taco shop like any other that San Diego has to offer. Its open late and pretty much everything on the menu can be whipped up in no time at all. I tried to destroyed a plate of 5 rolled tacos with guacamole*. I lost. They were pretty filling, and they were less than $4. ¡Es una ganga! The rolled tacos were actually stuffed with REAL shredded meat...not some synthetic meat bi-product. They were amazing. Oh and if you only want a bean & cheese burrito I can guarantee that you'll be saving the rest for later. They're monstrous! Naturally, its family owned and it comes with friendly no nonsense service. They also serve up the all too popular hangover cure of Menudo on weekend mornings. Stop by if your in Chula Vista. Peace. *The guacamole is the same like other rolled taco shops. Its green, watery and tangy. I dont know what the hell it is but it's gooooood. read more

Been going here since I was a kid and this place never disappoints. Carne Asada fries and Cali burritos are bomb.

Great food real Mexican food plenty of it rolled tacos crisp tostada perfect and beef taco full of meat u won't be disappointed

This is a hidden gem of Chula Vista, and the home of the best Cali B. Their prices are extremely affordable and they have several combo meals. It's home made Mexican in the Gringo package. The Chile rellenó burrito was never short of that delicious stuffed pepper. Every bite of their burritos is perfectly balanced with a little bit of everything, the perfect bite. I definitely recommend you check them out! read more

I LOVE this place! From the outside it looks like a typical, grungy place (which is why it didn't get the fifth star), but the food speaks for itself. The inside is not to great, again, typical taco shop, but who's there for the looks. The food is super delicious. It is fresh and made when you order it. Also, the prices are extremely reasonable, more towards the cheep side. They have tons of combinations and specials. My absolute favorite is the Quesadilla Supreme which is about $3.00 buck and it's huge. The salsas are also a staple, they are hand made and they are on the spicy side, to carer to their mostly-hispanic customers. The red one is my favorite and the most popular one. If you don't care about looks, but about great Mexican food at reasonable prices, check them out. The customer service is great, they are friendly and polite. Although they stare at you non-stop while you're looking at their menu deciding what to order. It's kinda funny. It's a family runed business so they are super nice and attentive. If you want good Mexican food, try Kotija!! read more

The caldo de rez was the bomb. They give you plenty of meat that was tender and not tough. Friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

I've driven by this place for years now but I've never felt eager to give it a shot. I was driving this morning in search of a breakfast burrito, with a minor hangover and with four bills at hand. So, I finally decided this will be the day to try it. Just for the record, Kotija's is a rip off name of Cotija's. That's just my opinion. As I walked in, I felt empty. I wasn't feeling the interior at all. It was too spacious without any ordainment's and decorations. Where's the Virgen Mary on the wall? They do accept cards, so as always, that's a plus. Even though, I had cash on me for once. I ordered a breakfast burrito; egg, crispy fries, bacon and cheese for $3.50, not bad at all. The burrito itself was OK. It was a good size but it was missing flavor. The red and green hot sauce were beyond weak. They weren't spicy at all. The green hot sauce looked neon green and it was watery. I was disappointed because hot sauce makes any burrito, a better burrito. The customer service was good. The girl was polite and sweet. However, I don't see myself coming here again. Unless, my car runs out of gas near this taco shop. read more

Love this place, great food, I always ask for extra condiments and the owner always willingly gives me what I ask without question.

Having lived in Chula Vista for 23 years, I only went to Los Taquitos for rolled tacos. Recently My mom branched out & tried some at Kotija (Mainly because she was on her way home & lives about 2 blocks away from Kotija) I must say the rolled taco special here is wonderful. 5 rolled tacos filled with ground beef as opposed to shredded beef. Covered in a delicious avocado sauce, lettuce & cheese. Very fair prices as well. I got the delicious rolled tacos & 1 chicken enchilada (pretty good sized enchilada) for $5.90. The enchilada sauce tasted a little off though, a little too much like a mole sauce. It is next door to a laundry mat & behind a 7-11, not too visible. There were only 2 other people in there when I went in to order. The cashier was very helpful & nice. I will go back & see what else they have to offer. read more

GREAT PLACE TO EAT!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! =) The food is great especial there green salsa is the bomb, and they have the best prices in san diego the cheapest mexican i have been too. read more

After I moved from Otay Ranch to older Chula Vista, I needed to find a place that would be our regular Mexican food place to eat. I happen to stumble into this place during our move. We decided to try it out. This place has become my go to spot. The food is great and I'm always ordering the combo #4 - bean tostada, beef taco, and cheese enchilada side beans instead of the spanish rice. The rest of my family has also enjoyed eating their carne asada burritos, rolled tacos and cheese quesadillas. Although the food is great, we tend to go to one of our other favorite spots when ordering carne asada chips or fries. read more

Good neighborhood taco shop with all the standards. Fresh, made to order, and cheap. Not much bad to say except they charge to use a debit card, which the cashier didn't tell me - but that's a minor issue. And the restaurant was very hot inside, at least 80 degrees. Nevertheless, the carne asada burrito was super. read more

In need of a greasy, mouth-watering hangover cure? Look no further...Kotija is your winning ticket to visual and mental clarity after a night of unlimited libations. Call me crazy but Kotija's menudo contains the mystery spice needed to rid yourself of the 'hangover blues,' and their rolled tacos are 'taco shop delicious.' Granted, this IS in fact a taco shop, so arrive expecting a quaint, undecorated interior with pleasant cashiers and average speed of service. Many a morning have I aimlessly wandered in to this little shop desperately in need of a cure for mind-blasting pain, and every single time Kotija has been my savior!!!! read more

Ok taco shop. Cheap prices but that also means that the food isn't that great all the time. Good and fast if you need something on the run.

It does tend to get hot in there. I let the owner know about that one. The Red Salsa is amazing!!!! Has lots of flavor. The California Burrito and Carne Asada fries are Bomb. The rolled tacos are To DIE FOR!!!!!!!!! They also renovated the place since I was last there in 08! read more

Quick, reasonably priced, and delicious! Just good flavor all around. I rarely eat-in, more of a stop-and-go for me. Need some comfort food? Try the off-menu "Especial de Burrito de Carne Asada, Arroz y Frijoles". A simple plate special consisting of a carne asada burrito and red rice and beans. Good portions, simple flavors, light on the wallet, satisfies the soul. Also, the breakfast items are good too! Try the machaca burrito! Yum! Definitely one of my faves and a hidden gem of Chula Vista. read more

My fiancé came home with what was supposed to be a nice gesture of yummy food and my fav menudo from the place down the street, unfortunately for me this was the worst menudo I have ever had!!:( no crushed red peppers sweet Onions ewwww dry granos tasteless meat and wtf is up with the fresh jalapeños is that what I supposed to substitute the red peppers for?!?! No thanks. If I wanted that I would have bought a can of menudo. I went out immediately and bought menudo from Los Panchos!!! Talk about dissatisfied!!!! read more