YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to…read moreorder if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good!

A tourist location that is one of many on the street. The nice appearance catches your eye...S…read more Sorry, I can't get bast the receipt details.

janet was very kind and suggested a good item on the menu…read more ................................................

Can we just take a second and appreciate the $1.39 fish tacos? There is nowhere else you can find…read morethis deal. I eat about 4 fish tacos and I leave pretty full. You have a choice of corn or flour tortilla. Sauce bar includes pickled carrots and onions as well. Service is quick, bathroom is clean (but requires a code), and parking is easy.

As a third generation California resident, I've had some sit down Mexican food. From Alvera St, to…read moreEast Los, to SD. This is by far, one of the best sit down historical Mexican Restaurants around. We came in and sat on the beautiful patio. The salsa had oregano instead of cilantro and a little heat! The chili relleno was amazingly old school with a perfect egg batter. The beans were amazing. The rice had heat. The turkey taco was the standout. The marg wasn't a face punch of lime and sugar. Service is weird, but not enough to tank a perfect meal!

NOT DOG FRIENDLY…read more Came in on a Friday around 1:15 PM. The patio had a few tables already seated and looked nice at first glance. The experience started off a bit off-putting. There's a sign saying no dogs allowed on the patio, which felt odd for an outdoor space. We were told dogs weren't allowed, even though another table had a dog sitting there. Our dogs are registered service animals, and when that came up, the interaction felt tense rather than straightforward. We ultimately said we'd take our business elsewhere, especially since there are other restaurants very close by. After that, the situation shifted. One of the staff members ended up seating us, and our server was genuinely great. She was kind, attentive, and easily the best part of the service experience. Another staff member did seem a bit uncomfortable or standoffish when bringing waters, but things improved once our server took over. Food-wise, I ordered the turkey taco and enchilada combo with rice and beans. They're known for turkey dishes, but it didn't really stand out to me. The turkey was on the dry side. The beef enchilada was better and pretty standard for Tex-Mex. The salsa had a solid heat to it, which I didn't care for. They don't serve queso, which was surprising. I also tried the guacamole, but it tasted more processed than fresh, so I wouldn't order that again. We also tried one of their popular margaritas, which our server recommended. It was fine, nothing memorable, but not bad either. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. At checkout, the same staff member who initially handled the dog situation was much friendlier and even gave us a chocolate on the house, which was a nice gesture and appreciated. Overall, the patio is cute and the service from our server was excellent. That said, the initial welcome and inconsistent handling of the patio policy left a bad first impression. Food was average. I don't see myself coming back though.

I stopped by on a Thursday around 11 AM and had a great experience. The restaurant offers covered…read moreoutdoor seating upstairs, while downstairs features a bar area with plenty of seating options. Since it was late morning, it was pretty quiet, with only a handful of people both upstairs and downstairs. They had a soccer match playing on the TVs downstairs, which added a nice touch to the atmosphere. The service was excellent. Rachel, the bartender, was friendly, fun to chat with, and made an outstanding margarita. For food, I ordered the: *Three Street Tacos: I chose the Baja taco, carne asada, and carnitas. All three were delicious, but the Baja taco was my favorite. The complimentary chips and salsa were a nice bonus. I especially appreciated that the salsa wasn't spicy. Overall, this is a fun and charming spot with great food, excellent service, and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd definitely come back for tacos and another margarita.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was not busy at all, but there was a fun DJ bringing…read morereally good vibes. The whole atmosphere is really what makes this spot worthy of coming in. Unfortunately, my roommate and I were not impressed by the food and drink - my frozen mango margarita tasted chemical-y (I couldn't finish it) and the rice was lacking flavor. The main courses themselves were fine, and we overall enjoyed the environment and the area where the restaurant is located.

I loved this taco shop. No line…read more They had a few veggie options thats a bonus. The guac needs improvement. Staff was super nice. Better than Robertos

This place was so delicious!! I never leave reviews and as I was eating I was like omg I need to…read moreleave a review. I got a carne asada mini taco and a pastor mini taco and it tasted very authentic and literally so good. The mini tacos are regular street taco size and have a generous meat portion. My boyfriend got 2 carnitas regular tacos and he doesn't even like tacos like that but he said that these changed his opinion. This place is very good. Its just a restaurant in a strip mall type situation but like don't sleep on it :)

We love this place! The best margaritas ever - literally…read moreevery place we go is a comparison to the holy grail of margaritas known as South of Nicks! Service is on point with full water, constant helpful check ins and making sure we have everything we need. The food - I love the ahi ceviche appetizer, the shrimp taquitos, mini bean burritos and of course the chips with salsas and bean dip. The chicken enchilada in green sauce is also so good. Servers we really love are the bartenders and John and Eloy. Such a lovely experience.

My husband and I have been here several times and the staff are absolutely amazing! I found out…read morethat they actually are trained and tested to make sure they treat their customers well. I have a gluten allergy and they are tested on how to deal with guests with allergies. They did let me know, certain foods could have cross contamination and suggested another choice on the menu for my dinner! LOVED THIS!!! The chips were made in a separate fryer and they were so yummy! My husband really enjoyed the HUGE El Jefe burrito and I think he has enough leftover for two more meals! I loved my tacos and ate way more than I should have... so delicious! We were out on the patio and next to the enclosed fire pit. It was lovely and warm. Never had an empty water glass or had to ask for anything. Thank you again South Of Nick's Del Mar, we love you and we will be back Soon!

I love the food and price at this restaurant, but the hosts/cashiers have terrible attitudes…read more I've eaten here a dozen times, and it's a lot of the same. The young women never smile, they don't say hello when you enter, they don't ask for your order (they expect you to say "can I order?". The cooks and bussers and attentive and happy to be there. The food and price is great and makes up for the bad attitudes.

Best happy hour ever! The oysters are such a good price and always so fresh and delicious.read more

While I was in Solana Beach, I had a craving for Mexican food, so I explored online recommendations…read moreand found Rudy's Mexican Taco Shop. It' is a charming little taco shop tucked away in a small mini mall at 524 Stevens Avenue in Solana Beach. I ordered a pollo asado burrito, and the chicken was incredibly tender and juicy. Although the burrito seemed large at first, it was perfect for my hunger since I had not eaten all day. The burrito was bursting with flavor, and the salsa was fresh and delicious. Also, the service was impressively quick as my burrito was ready within five minutes of ordering. The ambiance was enhanced by cheerful, happy Mexican music playing softly in the background. Additionally, Rudy's offers convenient money exchange services and shipping to Mexico, making it even more unique. The interior is cozy and impeccably clean. As a top Yelp Elite reviewer, I give Rudy's Mexican Taco Shop five stars plus for the delightful experience! What are you waiting for? Gracias Rudy's Taco Shop!

Has become my goto restaurant for good fast Mexican food, especially carne asada and tostadas. Nice…read moreoutdoor patio and food served promptly. Gets a lot of students from around the area because it's so good and a fair value. Over the years it went from a grocery store selling tacos to a full restaurant. Ver popular among Solana Beach locals. Can't go wrong if you want high quality fast food.