Damn this food is delicious with large portions. This meat is cooked over wood coals & you can taste 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! read more

Still the best Pastor among the 20+ taquerias I've tried in Escondido. My ongoing complaint is that I like a few chips on the side, but you have to pay $6.00 for a big pile, dwarfing the cost of the taco. Since my last visit, they've changed their salsa policy and there are no cups available at the salsa bar; they give you only two tiny cups when you order amid what I consider to be a bad attitude by the order taker. The salsa bar has three mediocre salsas, plus limes, cucumbers, and radishes. If you want anything more than two salsas, there is no place to put them until your get your order, requiring juggling with your plates at the salsa bar. It's also a bit weird that you have to take your receipt to a prep station to get your order. Have they never heard of a remote printer? read more

Holy guacamole the portions here are big! The Horchata was massive and super sweet, which was actually 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. read more

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Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and amazing customer service. The hardest part was choosing an Agua Fresca because all of the options sounded so good. I love that they let you sample the flavors. I ended up going with the Strawberry Limon cause it was just the right amount of sweet/tartness. For the tacos, I got carne asada and pollo asado. Both of which had amazing flavor and cooked to perfection. This place is a true gem in Escondido. A new favorite taco spot for me! read more

Frida's Taqueria - Strawberry Limon Agua Fresca, Carne Asada, Pollo Asada - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

The street tacos were good as well as the Carne Asada burrito. I did find everything really spicy though, but I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to spice so probably other people would love it. Everything super fresh the meats cooked outside. They had some really good aqua frescas we tried. read more

I had Frida's on my list for a while and finally made the trip out to Escondido. Frida's Taqueria serves up TJ style tacos, burritos, mulitas, quesadilla, fries, tortas and many more. For my first time visit, I always order the al pastor and carne asada. Both were delicious, with a 2 fresh corn tortillas for each taco with a good amount of meat, onions and cilantro, salsa and guacamole. Each taco was packed with flavor with all the juices dripping out with each bite. I was very happy with their al pastor as well as the carne asada. I highly recommend both selections. Happy to see another TJ style taco in Escondido. Frida's is a well run operation where you order inside and pick up your meal by giving your receipt to the taco assemblers. Plenty of seating in the patio as well as inside. The only downside is the parking as Frida's does not have their own dedicated parking lot. You will have to circle the block to find street parking. read more

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Tldr; TJ Taco across the street still reigns supreme. I can't help but draw comparisons as I tried Frida's just to determine if it's better than my favorite taco shop. I found Frida to be not as good in quality of their corn tortillas and their meats. Tons of meat per each taco, but still pretty pricey at almost $4 a piece. It's good, don't get me wrong, just not as good. The single line to order your items also makes for slower service. The outdoor seating area was too smokey to be comfortable, we all ended up smelling like a campfire by the time we left. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Food: The street tacos were good. I ordered carne asada, pollo asado, and soyrizo. The service- not that good. My online order consisted of 6 Soyrizo tacos, Three carne asada tacos, and three chicken tacos. 12 in total. Service: They piled them up in two trays, so the tacos ended up all soggy, and mixed up. No utensils were provided. read more

Authentic, amazing tacos that came highly recommended by locals. The quesabirria taco was juicy, flavorful and recommended by staff. The smell when you walk in is intoxicating. Friendly and helpful staff and some of the best Esco offers. Park in the back and there's always a spot. We scored no line at 11:30, there was a wait by the time we left. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Pineapple agua Fresca, quesabirria and vampiros. - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

First time here ... busy place ! Definitely smoky inside and out but smells ooo so good ! Prices were decent , service time quick ! Food was delicious!! Parking a little challenging . I also had the carrot cake and that was super yummy ! I definitely will be back ! read more

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I visited this location late afternoon on a weekend. They don't have a parking lot but there was street parking in the back. There was not wait, and actually nobody other than our party in the restaurant (there's another taco spot across the street that was much much busier). This location does weekday taco deals so I assume it's much busier on those days. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Ordering is done inside, and the tacos are prepared outside (the sauces are inside though). Our group tried this spot as part of taco crawl, so I just tried a carne asada and adobada (al pastor) as staple items. Unfortunately, I was fairly disappointed in both since they were kinda dry in an overcooked way. There was gauc on the tacos as well, but it didn't taste like anything. This is one of few taco spots includes complimentary grilled veg. Overall, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. They do offer a catering service! read more

Frida's Taqueria - Tacos al Pastor, Carne Asada - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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Mexican food Street tacos Loaded bake potato Loaded fried Mexican soda (Jarritos) Salsa bar Large outdoor seating Small indoor seating Amex accepted Restroom located around the back Street parking Strict neighbors on parking on their spots Fast service (assembled to order) Happy hour Tuesday. Gets busy Vegetarian friendly Order at cashier. Take ticket to kitchen area Order then sit read more

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Ximana gaves us amazing service and made wonderful suggestions on what we should order. It's a cool concept. You order inside and take your ticket outside, talk to the chef and get your food. Tacos and burritos were absolutely amazing. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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Out of the chain of locations I've visited being in san marcos and vista, I didn't receive as good and quick of service here as I did in other locations. When I went to the other ones, they quickly finished everything and the juice tasted really fresh but I felt like the quality of food and time spent making it at this location didn't exactly match. Unfortunately it just so happened that two of the tacos I ordered were forgot about when I picked up the food, anyways it still tasted good and I've went back and I still enjoy the food none the less. read more

They have several locations in North County. If you enter from the back, you will see an outdoor, shaded patio with cooks preparing the food. I saw people waiting in line so I thought that was the line to order but you actually order inside, then they will give you a receipt, then you go back outside to give the cook your receipt order. Maybe a sign saying this would be helpful because several people did not know where to order. They serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fresh juices & more. I went for Taco Tuesday where they have deals all day! I ordered Carne Asada Taco, Birria Quesataco & Chicharron Taco. The tacos were just okay & unfortunately, the Chicharron looked like a glob of straight up fat that I lost my appetite. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Chicharron - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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We've been to Frida's three now and each time has been amazing and I think is our new go to spot when we're in the area!! Notable standouts are the quesatacos and campanchana fries with carne asada and adobada. I can't wait until my next trip because there's so many other items I want to try!! The service is always friendly and helpful and we really enjoy the vibes! read more

Frida's Taqueria - Campanchana fries with asada and adobada - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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FRIDA's TAQUERIA @ Escondido This place was so incredible, every single experience for me from food, service, and ambiance was OUTSTANDING! My best friend and I decided to stop by here, parking is available for street and there's a plenty. We came here on a Tuesday, and the have $1.99 tacos each instead of the original price of $3.49. You have to go inside first to order, and then go outside to get your tacos. We got 4 adobada tacos, and a horchata and strawberry milk. The horchata wasn't my favorite (my friend ordered that one) and it was a bit bland. However, I was OBSESSED with how good the strawberry milk was, the lady allowed me to have a sample and it was so fresh, had strawberry bits, and was such a delicious sweet drink. It can be a bit sweet, but i personally really loved it, and it balanced well with the ice. Tacos took a bit long because it was busy. Once the tacos arrived, we then went to the side bar that had all sorts of sauces, limes, and containers for us to even put it in. I really loved how easy and organized everything was. The tacos were juicy, and they were not skimpy with the meat and the avocado! Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by this place, the ambiance was clean, and everything was just an incredible experience! read more

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Can't understand why 4 stars, these tacos are the best I've ever had. Great service and ambience. Don't miss out, beyond good food and the drinks are out of the park. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Tacos al Pastor and beef - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes, plenty ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: few Ambiance: casual, groups Pros: great food, drinks are bomb, salsa bar Cons: gets crowded, parking can be challenging read more

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LOVE the Esco location and go there a few times a month. Went to Vista, and man; what the whaaaaaaaat?! Went recently with my son and left disappointed. I ordered and waited more than ten minutes. A customer who came in about five minutes after me was called up and served before I was, and his portion was more than twice the size of mine. I don't know what happened in the kitchen, but being served out of order and getting half the food isn't the experience I've come to expect at any Fridas location. Even the other dude was shocked. I like this place and want to keep coming back -- just hoping for more consistent timing and portions. read more

Customer service is no good here, super cramped at entry, and the establishment was recently ordered by the health department to close down due to vermin infestation. Last time I went was a year ago and we never went back. Food was mediocre. Highly discourage anyone from going to a place that was ordered by health department to close due to vermin. Gross. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Ordered closed 9/2/2025 - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Met dad at Frida's Taqueria for lunch on Taco Tuesday, and we certainly left with happy bellies and smiles on our faces. We enjoyed the variety of meats and options, and a nice covered outdoor area to eat and enjoy. The service was relatively quick despite the lunch rush. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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This is a scheme set up by Frida to make me spend all my dollars!! I love Frida's!! Excellent customer service. Hefty portions!! Their carne asada fries are what dreams are made of.. Their drinks is only second best to my Mommy's!! Come on over to Frida's Taqueria!! read more

Frida's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Best tacos ever!! Come here to eat when ever I'm in town. Staff is super friendly and great vibe.

Best tacos in Escondido! Maybe in the North County. The outside patio is the best place to sit and have a taco and the service is exceptional! Just try it and you'll know what I mean. read more

Definitely a great experience here! I've always wanted to try this establishment ever since I saw it in Vista. If you're familiar with certain Mexican establishments like Tacos el Gordo or TJ's Tacos, the set-up is pretty much the same where you need to give your receipt to the chef/kitchen to pick up your order. My husband & I ordered the Birria fries, Birria burrito and the mango agua frescas. We were so torn with their drink assortments because we love the drinks! The cashier was nice enough to give us samples of two different mango drinks, which helped our decision so much more. We had the chance to sit outside in the back to enjoy the sunny weather. When you look around, it's set up with a nice tent with fairy lights hanging, with another kitchen area set up in the back for outdoor events I assume? It was cool seeing the ambiance that way. Food rating: Birria fries - 10/10. The Birria soaks up the flavor of the fries sooo much and it was not soggy when consumed fresh. It was probably my favorite Birria fries by far. Birria burrito - 3/10. Probably not the best decision to get a Birria burrito as well since it was so heavy. The Birria meat was not chopped up finely for the burrito making it very chewy and unenjoyable to eat. This was my least favorite thing on the menu. Mango milk agua frescas - 10/10. The flavors of the drink definitely hit the spot to balance out the saltiness in our food. It had such a sweet milk flavor & it was so refreshing! Overall, we would definitely come back again to try their tacos and drinks. read more

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Finally visited this place we've heard so much about. Outside seating and smells wonderful! Nice decor inside and outside. Order inside, select a drink from a variety of Aqua Fresca and head outside to the cook. Show them Your ticket and wait for your food. Food was so GOOD! We gave a tip to the cooks- worth it they work hard. Salsa in taco was freshly made and had a nice kick! We will return and I'm trying the nachos. Parking is the downside - - not many options unless you park in a dirty unkept parking area below a business. read more

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We'd been going to Frida's since they first opened in Escondido, sadly their customer service and their food quality is not what it used to be. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. It's a shame that what started off so good, has now declined into what it is now. So much cultural pride in the name, Frida, and now it saddens me to see how it's not living up to its name. read more

I placed a order for 4 tacos and only received 3 of my order I notices this once I arrived to my home and wasn't going to go back because if the long trip. I tried calling multiple time with no answer. Idk why have a number if no one answer . Tacos de al pastor where cold . Bad service read more

I don't recommend that you trust this business with your catering needs. I called a total of 12 times over the course of four days. Was only able to reach them twice. They sent me a text message saying they would send party tray info then never sent it, and they didn't respond to any of my follow up messages. In my last call, I said I'd call back later that day to confirm they said okay. They never answered the phone or responded to a text again after that. I had to find last-minute catering because of their non-responsiveness. read more

Food was good but they don't tell you need to pay inside before waiting outside. The ambiance is fun.

Patio is huge, was nice eating lunch outside. Tacos were good not amazing. Fries were crispy and portion was plenty for 3 people to share. Service was great. If you haven't tried it you definitely should. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Campechana fries - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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TACO TUESDAY! First time here, fresh made tortillas , salsa bar OH MY YUMMMM! Will be back

Walked in around 11 and it was pretty dead. Couple of customers finishing their meals. I get to the counter and I'm greeted by younger girl who quite clearly has no sense of what customer service is and doesn't want to be there. I place my order and she says, in a very soft spoken voice barely audible over the loud music, something about my ticket and the food window. I assumed she meant they'd call my number. So I walk over to the salsa bar and grab a couple things and she grabs the ticket off my table and says in the most dismissive way possible, "I said you have to take it to the cook to make your food." Who does this? You know they make ticketing systems that will print the order automatically for the chefs? Or does that make too much sense? I proceed to the cooks counter ticket in hand and he starts making my food. A short while lady another patron, just as confused as I am by the lack of class and explanation from the girl at the counter, attempts to get her food without her ticket. And the poor cook in broken English is trying to explain it to her. Probably not the best system, Fridas. Anyway so I get my food and he made me Carne asada fries when I wanted Al Pastor fries from that gigantic trompo in the window. He says I'm sorry, and points at the ticket which says clear as day, "Carne Asada". Mrs. Nonchelance at the front counter strikes again. I'll take some blame for this one too because I should have double checked my ticket. So I sit down to eat and the fries are pale, soft, and lack flavor. The Carne Asada was dry and charred to hell. The generic salsas do very little to salvage the situation. The Carne Asada Quesa taco doesn't do any better. Maybe a slight tick above Albertos but not much. Not to mention this whole meal cost me over $30 dollars. Tl;dr: Bad service, mediocre food, frustrating process. Go to TJ tacos a couple blocks down. It's a shame they call this place Frida's, because there is zero art. read more

Frida's Taqueria - Sub par Carne asada fries - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

I would say if it's your first time the process of ordering and receiving your order could be confusing. Defiantly ask about that process or you could be waiting for a long time. There is plenty of seating indoors and outside as well but parking seems to be limited on busier days/times. The food is amazing. I would order to your taste because everything I've had has always been delicious. I often fight myself deciding whether or not I like TJ tacos more and my friends seem divided on which is better as well. This is my current favorite mexican food in North County. My go to is the Al Pastor fries :) read more

Frida's Taqueria - Al Pastor Fries - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

This review is for the spot Poway Farmers Market. Love the tacos but have stopped eating here on Saturday morning. They are the only food vendor not ready to serve food on time. They quote you 2 or 5 minutes until tacos are ready never that as they are still setting up. This is not a one time event this is everytime we have tried to have breakfast here. The other vendors are certainly benefiting from their inability to be on time read more

The food is delicious, tortillas made on site- fresh ingredients! Sometimes I just stop for their agua frescas! Not 5 stars due to the long lines- if you plan on coming during your lunch break, wait times can be 40+minutes. If you have the time, the food and drinks are worth the wait. read more

This is a Tijuana style Taco bar which is open until midnight. Their food is not the best but still gives you the vibrancy of an open air restaurant with some live counters prepping up tacos. We tried their birria tacos. They were not the juiciest but still tasted okay. The portion size is really small and filling is moderate. But still go their for the vibe . read more

Easy 10 stars for me. Our party tried three aguas frescas (pepino y limon, leche de mango, and watermelon). All 10/10 The tres leches is the best I've ever had. It was soaking wet. I believe it's supplied by a local home baker? Not sure though. Hats off to them. We had adobada nachos, and the adobada was flavorful and tender, no gristle anywhere. The nachos have both shredded cheese and NACHO cheese, which I usually only see in more American style restaurants. Hats off to alllllll the cheese on our nachos. We also got carnitas mulitas for someone with a cilantro allergy, and they kept all the cilantro off, which never happens at any restaurant we've been to. They usually end up putting MORE on Both indoor and outdoor seating have a really cool vibe to them. This location is definitely "instagram worthy" The worker taking our order was patient and helpful, and she had a smile on her face. This might be our new favorite stop. read more

Very good food! Loved the aqua frescas as well. The vibes were nice service was good.