my search for the best taco spot in sd is finally over. im a big tacos el g hater and tj tacos blew…read morethem out of the park. tacos el g used to be good, don't get me wrong. but the quality went down, salsa tastes like water, meat is tough, dry, and chewy, and expensive. tj tacos did everything right. tacos were huge and full of meat. 10/10 no notes. we ordered adobada, carne asada, lengua, tripas, and cabeza tacos. everything was insane. adobada was juicy, flavorful, and addicting. my brother looooved their carne asada and he's picky with his tacos too! the smokiness and char from the grill gave it the absolute best flavor. it was also super tender and juicy. my lengua and cabeza were just perfect. cabeza wasn't too fatty like some places. i enjoyed how carne asada was paired with a fresh flour tortilla while the others came with corn. they had the best tortillas! i'm just a girl who loves salsa and i need them spicy. that's where a lot of tacos spots here fall short. their salsas, especially verde, were spicy and soooo good. i was so impressed! lots of seating inside and outside. you order first and pay after. don't forget to ask for grilled onions, jalapeños, and extra salsa. can't wait to come back for drive thru!

TJ Tacos was a disappointing experience. We ordered 12 tacos, and the total came out to almost $59,…read morewhich felt very expensive for what we received. The tacos had very little meat, and the portions were not satisfying. To make matters worse, our order only came with four hot sauces. When we politely asked for more hot sauce and extra napkins, the staff refused. We were also told that only one napkin was allowed per plate, which was surprising. Even other taco places, like Frida's, are much more accommodating. Overall, the food did not justify the price, and the customer service left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this was an unpleasant visit, and I won't be returning. I'll definitely be taking my business somewhere else in the future.

The Food and service was really good Horchata was really good. The place is comfortable. A little…read moreon the price side. If I'm in the area I would try again.

I wish I could give a better rating but honestly the prices are astoundingly inflated and the food…read moreis mediocre My husband ordered their version of a Cali burrito, whatever that's called and it made him nauseous. It was just NOT good I got the surf and turf and the taste was okay but I also found myself feeling nauseous after a few bites. Also, where was the filling?!! Why was there ten times tortilla Overall paid well over $40 for 2 not so great burritos Their prices are insulting

What a gem! I stumbled across this restaurant while visiting San Marcos. Its located in a mini food…read morecourt across from the Edwards theater. I placed my order with the nicest young lady behind the order counter. Food pick up is in the back and the guy back there takes your receipt and confirms your order. The seating area is colorfully decorated and inviting. I ordered a carne asada Torta. Its a pretty decent size and loaded with tender beef, pico de gallo, guacamole. It was the best Torta ive ever had!

Ah man, where do I begin? Off the bat, this place lacked customer service skills. I was the one…read moreapproaching and greeting the girl upfront. Are we for real? Only for her not to greet me or ask us what we wanted, just a blank stare. If it weren't for me asking what aguas frescas they had, I believe the girl would've not said a word. As I order two tacos and a agua fresca, I saw that not only was my order wrong but it was a ridiculous price for two tiny tacos. I go around and let the guy (only cook) know that my order was messed up and to serve me what I asked for. He was friendly and really helpful, I was confused because this place is set up weird. The layout kind of doesn't make sense if the place gets full. Anywho, the agua fresca to top it off was also pretty bland and tasteless. Don't get why this place has any rave. Definitely don't recommend and just as a heads up don't expect great customer service either.

Man, I was just praying there was room in the parking lot and there was one parking spot open just…read morefor me! I ordered two Carnitas tacos and they were bomb as always. The place was really busy and I got my food super fast. It was probably about 5 o'clock. One thing that was really nice was the cashier. I think it's the Daughter of the owner tiny little girl, but super super nice, kind eyes, very welcoming. I actually decided to sit and eat my dinner there. Last time I was there probably six months the cashier wasn't very nice at all, but this girl was fantastic.

Best tacos I've had since I was in Mexico! The staff is friendly. The salsa bar was fantastic. The…read moreparking is tight but worth it. We tried multiple tacos & every type if meat was amazing. Great flavor & not dried out. We look forward to this becoming a regular spot for us!

Damn this food is delicious with large portions. This meat is cooked over wood coals & you can…read moretaste the difference! I love their red salsa they put on their tacos but woo wee! it is spicy!! One last thing, they make all their tortillas and they toast some of the corn tortillas. I love a good carne asada tostada! Try this, order your carne asada tacos but when you get to the window where they prep your food, ask them to make 1 like a tostada. Thank me later!

Holy guacamole the portions here are big! The Horchata was massive and super sweet, which was…read moreactually perfect to cut through the savory saltiness of the food. Nachos Al Pastor were tasty and the meat was very flavorful. My boyfriend got the tacos and said his only con was too much guac (though that doesn't seem like a con to me personally). I loved the setup of this place -- you order inside and can customize your tacos outside. Just be warned that if you eat outside, your clothes will smell smoky after.

tried out the food truck while it was at my work! i thought it was a little overpriced which is to…read morebe expected. but it just wasn't worth what i paid for it. service was good but the actual food wasn't my favorite. i've definitely had better tacos but will probably try something different next time

Drove there from Escondido because of the reviews. Excellent street tacos I must say. Very…read moreauthentic. Very flavorful. Great salsa. The pollo asada surprised me. Beautiful white chicken breast. Super juicy. $2 tacos on Tuesdays. Definitely worth the drive.

Fresh ingredients, tasty items & a DELICIOUS Top Tier Burrito!!…read more Tacos: 4/5 well made. They use double tortillas, with well marinated meat, onion, cilantro and guacamole Burrito 5/5: They have a GREAT carne asada burrito! This ranks up there as a top tier burrito. The meat flavor can carry the burrito by itself but it doesn't stop there, the guacamole and the additions topping make it a DELICIOUS pick! Interior: -clean design and plenty of room Service: -Good, no issues Overall this is a Good choice for tacos/various menu items and even better for Burritos!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

check your order. they consistently forget items in togo orders…read more overall hit or miss. carne asada is consistently good. everything else is a coin flip.

With so many options to choose from in San Marcos, I have been on a quest to find the top taco…read moreshops throughout town. I stumbled in here on a whim and was glad I did. Service was quick and the food was amazing. The dining area is clean and comfy. Salsa bar was filled with all the fixings. My carne asada burrito was huge and the meat was juicy! Definitely worth a visit.

Came back to try the carne asada fries and got them to go…read more The place was crowded at noon on a Sunday afternoon with many of the tables being occupied. The fries were $17+ and the container looked a bit larger than most other nearby places. However when I got home and opened it, the size was irrelevant as everything in the container was swimming in sour cream. You can barely see anything else in the picture. Why would anyone want this much sour cream? Needless to say the fries were soggy and the whole thing tasted of sour cream even after I tried spooning it off as best I could. Sorry Ernes, you have lost me forever. There are too many other places nearby that don't make their carne asada fries look like a coconut cream pie.