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    El Tianguis Rolled Taquitos

    4.6 (580 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Gluten-Free
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Amanda F.

    All gluten free! I came here with my boyfriend, his daughter and grandson last night. Myself and his daughter are gluten free which helped make this the ideal place to stop. I ordered two tacos. I got a fish taco and chicken taco. Both were flavorful (still have to order dairy free due to intolerance) and delicious. I added some hot sauce to it and bam it was heavenly. This parking lot was busy af with tight parking spots.

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    Lianna T.

    The gluten free churros were outstanding - worth a trip within their own right. A kind GF-friend found El Tinaguis and was so smart to recommend getting the churros despite being quite satisfied with the meal. But to start with the meal - after being informed that San Diego is known for tacquitos, we were so grateful our friend found a GF tacquitos spot. Options for tacquitos included a variety of meats and then the option to add additional protein on top. We split the supreme chicken and beef tacquitos along with a rice bowl. All were very tasty - and allowed a perfect opportunity to sample tacquitos. The standout was certainly the churros. They are fresh to order and accompanied by either a chocolate or caramel sauce. They are so tasty, I recommend doubling your order!

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    Angie B.

    Very excited I found this place! Never thought a rolled taco stand is what I needed in my life but it was. They have the formula down for them for sure. Their shredded beef is juicy and flavorful. I could literally eat an 8 count by myself. They also do not skimp on the toppings which I bet much appreciate. Their rice and salsas are also very delicious The churros were decent but my least favorite part. Too crumbly of a shell (and the taste was odd) and the chocolate sauce was kind of bitter. I really appreciate their fair pricing here which absolutely will keep me coming back.[[HIGHLIGHT]] Good amount of seating here (high and low table[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]s). Parking might be tricky depending on when you go. Staff was super friendly! Will be a regular for sure.

    pangolin p.

    Best place to bring my Celiac friend in San Diego!!! Price was also great for the amount of food you get!!

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    Rick L.

    I have Celiac these days, so we drove down to try it out. Their website is bestrolledtacos.com and I'd have to say that's not true. HOWEVER, the guarantee of no cross contamination is a real plus. The taquitos were better than the fish taco, but the four of us agreed that the fillings were universally 'soft'. The coating on my fish taco was so thin that I could see thru it. I make them using a rice flour, turmeric, and soda water mix that really produces a crunch. They could use an upgrade texturally. Note the beans on the combo plate. In one, they have held their scoop shape. They were decidedly underwhelming and the rice was no better. Stick with the taquitos, but unless you need to avoid gluten, I would not eat here.

    8 Rolled Taquitos
    Sunny W.

    Honestly one of my favorite Mexican "taco" shop to go to in San Diego! As the name implies, they are known for their amazing rolled taquitos aka rolled tacos. They are so popular that they basically ask how many you want, not what you want...jk. I mean they'll as least ask what fillings you want. I typically just order the original with no rice or beans. No way you're distracting me from my focus!! Make you sure get their salsas, they don't put it on the tables so you'll need to ask for it. Also low key, not a vegetarian, but the potato roll tacos bomb! The place is clean and has communal tables!

    Rice and beans and loaded fries with chicken and potato rolled tacos topped with adobada!
    Reggennie T.

    The food was great! Nice and fresh, nothing felt too oily or greasy. The rice and beans could've used like a spritz of lime juice but the mains were delicious. The star is for sure the roller tacos you can customize it so many ways and the crisp tortilla to meat ratio is awesome. Service was a little slow but they were slammed with online orders it looked like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And everything was super clean and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hope to be back again soon!

    3 California Rolled Tacos, Churros, Grilled Fish Taco & Carne Asada Taco!
    L F.

    Food was incredible, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside of the restaurant was very clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Employees very friendly and polite! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bigger inside than I thought![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Churros are a MUST!!!!!!!

    6 beef regular rolled taquitos
    Elisa L.

    Solid spot for rolled tacos! We came around 12:15 PM on a Sunday and they were around half full. Parking was pretty easy to find with the designated lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is pretty spacious with a good amount of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was nice and pretty quick and brought the food out to us! The 2 of us shared 6 beef regular taquitos and it was enough to fill us up. The taquitos were hot, crispy, filled with tender beef and loaded with toppings! I would come back if I'm craving rolled tacos.

    6 beef taquitos ($12.76)
    Allison L.

    I love some good rolled tacos and these hit the spot! I've been to two of their other locations before but I believe they closed down :( parking was pretty easy with their adjacent lot. Came on a Sunday lunch and it was about half full inside. You order at the front and the girl working was so nice and brought out our food to us! The taquitos were hot, crispy and loaded with toppings! Prices were affordable too. I would come back if I was craving some rolled tacos

    Supreme Beef Taquitos & Supreme California Taquitos with Carne Asada
    Julie H.

    Small and very crowded place. Lots of people in & out for sure. Ordered the taquitos since it's their specialty. I had their supreme beef taquitos with birria. The birria was a nice add on. Good but not the best taquitos I have had. I wished it was more crunchy. 1st bite and last bite at the end was crispy but the rest was soft. Maybe due to the "Mexican" sauce the beef is in. My daughter ordered the California Style (beef, potatoes & cheese) top with carne asada. Her order came out more crunchy. The carne asada was in larger chunks than expected and a bit cooked on the dry side.

    Mai H.

    I was excited to try their taquitos because it came highly recommended by a friend. I came earlier this evening and ordered the following for takeout: -Beef flavored taquitos, supreme style w/ birria. -California flavored taquitos, supreme style w/birria. The restaurant is clean and the cashier is friendly. I waited 10-15 mins upon placing the order. The cashier handed me my order and I asked for more sauce, but had to pay for it. They only give 1 sauce per order of 4 taquitos, then 2 sauces for 5 or more. I went home, and it wasn't until I was halfway done with my meal, that I realized what I had received, was not what I had ordered. I ordered the supreme style with birria on top, but there weren't any birria. I called the restaurant 8 times (not exaggerating) until "Monse"(?), I believe was her name, finally answered and as soon as I stated I was just there in the last hour, she apologized and knew what went wrong. She mistakenly gave me somebody else's order, which didn't have birria. She said I could just come in next time and they'll comp my meal for the mistake. I was very frustrated at first, but at least they owned their mistake and "Monse" was friendly. The regular taquitos were okay, though I couldn't taste much meat.. I think 4-5 taquitos is enough for 1 person.

    Churros with caramel sauce
    TwinMama+1 I.

    Delicious, speedy service, friendly service and inexpensive. Family of 5 total price with a bottle of soda each was under $70. Total steal of a deal! Kids liked it so much they want to go back before we fly out tomorrow night to go home. We each had 3 taquitos with rice and beans and all the toppings. Next time I'd skip the extras and have an extra taquito, they are that good. Plus, if you have celiac disease (like our teen man child), everything the have is gluten free - even the churros!

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    Are the beans and rice vegetarian? Do they have chicken bullion or lard?

    They are vegetarian. They have neither chicken bouillon or lard.

    Are the new bowls gluten free also?

    Yes they are gluten free.

    Are your chicken and beef organic? Thanks! :)

    No, they are not.

    I have a soy allergy ;( are soybeans or soybean oil used in any of the tacos or sauces?

    No we use corn & canola oil only

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