I finally checked this small little Mexican restaurant out . I work in the area and the guys from work eat here a lot . I think the prices are fair and the food is pretty good . I've had the carne asada burrito and their chimichanga. They were fresh and the customer service is great . read more

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Hiberto's is on prospect in santee California. Its a nice restaurant. They have amazing food. I highly recommend them. I stopped in for lunch while my car was being worked on. I order the carne asada plate and 3 rolled tacos. Came with rice and beans. 5 stars for food staff and clean restaurant. The staff went above and beyond friendly professional and polite. They made sure it was cooked perfect and all was good. I be back again. Thank you read more

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The food is always top-notch, and the service is absolutely amazing every time! Their hot sauce? Unreal -- packed with flavor and the perfect kick! read more

I ordered the carne asada fries and they were awful. First the portion size for 13 bucks was tiny. One very thin layer of fries smothered in guacamole sour cream and cheese, it was more sour cream and guacamole than anything and the carne was not asada or anything near it. The meat was cheap steak cubed into pieces and very very bland. The salsa was the best part of my meal and even saying that is a stretch. Nothing good about this place. The cashier said "it's gonna ask you a question" when I paid and of course it's asking if I want to tip. No I don't want to tip just put the fries in the bag bro. I recommend going anywhere else but this place. Bad Homres is my usual go to spot but was out of my way home now I regret not going to bad hombres. read more

You know...I've reviewed this restaurant before and Absolutely eat there whenever we can. Their food is Completely TOP notch! If you haven't noticed, there are Several locations with this Same Name, but in other areas around San Diego City and County. Makes sure you've chosen the Correct location when reviewing. I have been coming to Hilberto's for OVER 40 yrs. There was a separation in the family, but the Santee location has the Original recipes and their Carne Asada Burritos are HUGE! The other locations are owned by a different person, former family. So be careful. I have Never seen ANYONE leave this location with a bad or even less than Happy expression after getting their food, eating, and leaving. I see many of the same cudtomers. But Many, many new ones as well. Please be careful. You could be destroying someones livelihood. Thank you and have a Great day! read more

First time trying this taco shop today, and I've got to say it's really good and their workers are friendly. :) Ordered a Carne Asada burrito and the meat was so tender and juicy ! I couldn't believe my tastebuds lol. Also added chips and guacamole to my order and the chips were fresh and crunchy. They have a little self serve salsa bar too. Their red salsa and salsa Fresca taste good as well. Just wish it was a little spicier. Other than that, the food is yummy and their customer service is great! I'll definitely be coming back again hahah read more

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My most favorite breakfast burrito place for several years (since 2005ish until now). Discovered recently how good the machaca plate/burrito is! Highly recommended read more

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We have been coming here for the past 2 years so far ,we live so close and so convenient for us . They are super welcoming , friendly. We have gone to this place at least one a week and now we are regulars . Their food is comforting and delicious. Great prices for burritos and carne asada fries !!! Definitely give this place a shot and it is worth it . read more

I stopped in at Hilbertos Mexican Food Place for the first time. I was amazed at the large selection of Tortas, Tacos, Mexican Dishes and more. I chose the Beef Taco and Beef Burrito plate for only $11.95. The food was absolutely delicious. It came with rice and refried beans as well. If you enjoy juicy beef burritos you definitely came to the right place. The establishment was clean with great customer service. I definitely would eat here again. read more

Hilberto's Mexican Food - Beef Taco and Beef Burrito Plate. - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

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By far the worse burrito I've had in a long time! No flavor bland greasy and small!!! I don't recommend this place at all. Not coming back again! read more

12$ for a burrito the size of a taco, saw the cook use the last of the meat which definitely didn't fill up no burrito, then proceeds to dump tons of pico to compensate. Shit is a tomato burrito for 12$ horrible burrito. And it's still small af read more

Hilberto's Mexican Food - Not much bigger than a fork dude. Save your money - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

Delicious and fresh!! Highly recommend! Great breakfast burritos! Haven't found one bad item on their menu.

My family has been coming here for over 20 years. The service is always friendly, food is fresh and hot, and always delicious! I love the rolled tacos and chicken tacos, but my family also loves their burritos, carne asada, and even enchiladas. read more

Terrible spent 29$ and where's the beef ??? & chicken ???? I feel like I just paid $30 for two big fat bean and rice tortilla burritos

Bomb breakfast burritos and the salsa is amazing! We always order the hashbrown breakfast burrito, definitely recommend :)

This place never miss! Got tired of gambling with the other taco shops in Santee. Perfect size burritos for one (unless you're a fatty) ..our favorite is the breakfast burrito ...best we ever had and not greasy which is a huge plus. Red sauce Lacks flavor but the spice makes up for it..mix that with the green youre good. read more

I enjoyed a nice pollo asado burrito from this Hilberto's. The burrito was above average in size and came in a buttery soft flour tortilla. The grilled chicken inside was was good, but the burrito could of used more of it. The chicken was well seasoned and tender. The guacamole was creamy and tasted good but could of benefited from a little seasoning. I liked the salsa fresca or picadillo. It had a fresh zesty flavor. A little more chicken and better seasoned guacamole and this burrito would of been great. I tried both the green and red hot sauces from the small salsa bar. Both were actually very good. The read had more flavor but the green jalapeno hot sauce provided more heat. They do not offer complimentary corn tortilla chips when you it in at this place. I was slightly bummed over that. Good Burrito.. read more

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By far the best California burrito in San Diego County!!! The staff is always friendly and the food is amazing! Definitely my favorite taco shop! read more

Hilberto's Mexican Food - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

This is my go to spot for breakfast burritos in the morning out here in Santee. The red sauce is delicious, and they don't charge extra if you ask for more. They also have excellent chicken tacos. In my opinion, their sister location in Rancho San Diego has slightly better chicken tacos, but they say it's the same recipe. Added bonus, it's right next to a 7-11 so you can go inside order your food, swing into 7-11 for a Gatorade or whatever your beverage of choice is, by the time your done getting your drink, your food is ready. This is exactly why you see so many commercial work trucks and vans in the parking lot in the AM. Everyone knows this is the spot to get everything you need. read more

Picked up a couple of breakfast burritos for the safety meeting to treat the crew for coming in early. Got the Carne Asada breakfast burrito, unfortunately it was just okay, the meat that was inside tasted like it was from a container from the last two days sitting in a fridge somewhere, was not fresh Carne Asada, so 2 stars for a poorly made burrito. read more

The hashbrowns are always fire, and the food is always on point!! would definitely recommend to anyone looking for Mexican food!!

Look.... This place is clean AF. The food is absolutely delicious! The staff were very nice. My 10 year old son states that he rather have the Carne Asada Fries from here than Lolitas. So there's a comparison for y'all. PEACE! PS. The salsa is legit for a true spicy mexican salsa! read more

This has been our local breakfast spot for ages. We always come by and order food and snag a big gulp from the 7-11 next door. They never seem to mind which is good because I'm all about consumer choice. The breakfast burritos are fairly large, and they come in a few varieties. I used to get the Potato Bacon Egg and Cheese, but I found the potatoes were too soggy and not cooked enough for my tastes. Tried the Hashbrown burrito (same as the above except add ham and instead of potatoe chunks it has a couple hashbrown patties) and I have been a fan of that ever since. My wife really likes the salsas from the salsa bar, and you can often see them in the back preparing it with the Vitamix and fresh ingredients. We've never had an issue with them subbing out an ingredient, provided it was the same type.. i.e., my wife would sometimes ask for the hashbrown instead of the potatoes in the PBE, and no one ever gave her any attitude about it, so I'm not sure about the other reviews. They would earn a five star review from me, since the service is always nice, and the food is always served quickly, and it's hot and filling, however, they just recently increased the prices... a hefty amount. They are no longer one of our cheap delicious options, which has us going there less and less often, I'm sad to say. Forgot to say, I agree with the other review, this place is very clean and tidy, which isn't always the case with these kinds of establishments! read more

Placed my order for a carne asada burrito($4.89) cashier didn't even look me in the eyes, I interpreted her conversation with the cooks . She said $4.89 took money , then went back to talking to the cooks. They have a salsa bar 3 types I got the hot and green salsa both were good and hot. After I got my salsa sat down , she yelled out carne asada burrito less then 2 minutes after I ordered it. Wow super fast Guinness world record fast , looked into were the cooks were at and they were smiling at me? interesting!? Looking at the burrito it was small in size. After eating the burrito it was a good burrito but little on the small size. Maybe with the speed it was made some of the carne flew out . Burrito was good but small and salsa was good. Go down the street to Emma's you won't leave hungry. read more

Hilberto's Mexican Food - carne asada small - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

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I grabbed some grub here for a recent meeting in the area and I'm happy to say, drumroll please, this is a taco shop... anti-climatic, I know. I can only speak for the beef tacos that I got to enjoy but they tasted exactly as you'd expect. A nice crispy shell, warm shredded beef, topped with fresh veggies (lettuce and tomato I think), some melty cheese, with rice and beans on the side, also with cheese melted on top. There's nothing special about this taco and I suppose that's much, much better than remembering it for being terrible - definitely not the case here. What I did love here was the green salsa, which was excellent! A little tangy, a little bite and you're free to fill as many small cups as you like. I only grabbed a few for the group but it's safe to say that I'd drink this salsa by the gallon. Will I be back? Probably not, but not because I didn't enjoy my food. Truth be told I'm never in the area but thanks to a nice little meeting I'd say I'm lucky to have had a nice little slice of what this part of town has to offer. read more

They are consistent and great. One clue: watch the trucks delivering fresh ingredients that come in daily. The current cashier is usually friendly and smiles: a big improvement. Carne asada tacos are best. Cheese enchiladas are delightful. read more

I only went here because another place near by was closed. I will have to say that just because your a mexican shop does not mean that all your salsa needsto be anus fire! The burrito was good, simple, bean, cheese, and ou actually got the extra cheese right. Order taker was busy on her cell phone... wtf is so important at 6:30 am on a thursday to be on the phone WHILE she took my order...?!?! very odd.. The main issue here is that even thier "mild" salsa was a burner, and the other two.. holy a-hole firemen needed for he bunghole batman! Now I hate to get up all personal in my bunghole, but damn! This shit is hot! LITERALLY! Decent food, but stay out of this kitchen if you cant stand the heat... read more

First time here. Ordered the beef taco combo. Served with rice & beans. Very delicious. Green sauce is fire hot and very tasty, Red sauce very tasty as well. Recommend the beef taco combo. read more

Hilberto's Mexican Food - Beef tacos w/ rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

This is a hidden taco shop next to the 7-11. It's very plain inside, with seating and a regular menu. The prices are reasonable and the staff is nice. I got a breakfast burrito, and it was good. It was served very hot, so that's a plus. The beans were not too liquidy and had a good consistency. The salsas are fine...the red one has a nice kick to it. read more

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Ok so ... I know we are all "picky" about our Mexican food. This place is sooooooo good. Do yourself a favor and ask for a grilled jalapeño to go with your food. My ALL time favorite is the shrimp burrito (no red sauce). I eat the burrito until I'm in a food coma and wish for more. read more

It has a very small dining area and not much for decor/ambience, but if you have a hankering for a bacon, egg, potato breakfast burrito this is your place. One of the best BEPBBs in East County. Oh, they also serve deep fried jalapeños and Serranos in their salsa bar. A nice touch. Delicious. read more

Called in to make a big order (12 burritos) and he hung up. Assuming I dropped the call, I called back 3 times and he would answer and hung up as soon as I asked if he could here me. First time I called he answered normal and answered my question about placing a phone order. Oh well. read more

My husband and I go there a few times a week. Armando and his crew make me feel welcomed and no request is too much for them to handle. I will keep going back as long as Armando is there. read more

I'm tired of rude people providing service. I have been here five time and every time I get the same rude girl at the counter. Must be an owners daughter. I only go there as I can grab food on the way to work and it is convenient. Done. This chick won't greet you, smile, or do anything but talk to the cooks and play games on her phone. She is always put out to take an order. If she is an owners daughter, they have bigger problems. If not, get someone new that gives a crap about where their paycheck is coming from... like the customers she is rude too. The food is ok I guess, but I'm always annoyed by her treatment and the food loses its luster. read more

Hilberto's Mexican Food - Carne asada burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

I was a little concerned at first because it's a hole in the wall kind of joint in a 7-11 strip mall but I was very impressed with the food. Perfectly warmed tortillas and the carne asada was tasty. Not sure if they make their own tortillas but I thought the tacos were delicious. Also, they have this strange salsa that I'd never seen before in their salsa bar. Gave it a shot and I was soooo impressed. Huge chunks of onions. Just hot enough. Fast service too. But the tattooed lady at the counter was definetly no into her job. I don't blame her. Not a glamorous gig. read more

FRUSTRATION!!!! I went here excited to try a new burrito spot. I got here at about 9:40, I guess they close at 10. They told me they could only serve me rolled tacos or bean and cheese burritos. If you are not going to serve your menu till closing time, then close earlier. Its not like i walked in as your were locking up... 20 minutes before closing you should have been able to serve me anything. I'll try going back another time to ACTUALLY TRY the food. read more

I wanted this place to be good since it is close to my work, but sadly I would drive across San Diego rather than eat here. I have tried it several times, but finally given up after my last visit. I've stopped by a few mornings and tried their bacon/egg/potato breakfast burrito and the potatoes are never fully cooked. They also taste dirty, like the potatoes aren't washed prior to cutting. My last visit there I ordered Carne Asada fries, but the usual girl on her phone wasn't there. I had to yell my order into the kitchen and I asked for no sour cream. I watched the guy dip my fries in the oil for less than a minute, add some pre-cooked meat and a scoop of sour cream. I told him no sour cream and he literally just threw out the portion he messed up with no replacement. The portion size for the price is high and the meat is POOR quality. Many better choices for great Mexican close by. read more

By far the best rolled tacos in SD. As long as you have them hold the lettuce. Just rolled tacos, guac and cheese. It's not a salad, it's not supposed to be healthy, so just enjoy the fat. There are a LOT of other great Mexican joints for burritos, tacos, tortas, etc... but this is the best place for deep-fried rolled tacos that simply make you glad to be in San Diego. read more

NO SUBSTITUTIONS!! If you want beans instead of potatoes on your breakfast burrito(two of the cheapest products on the planet), it will cost you extra. But they will be more than happy to add bacon to their bean and egg breakfast burrito for a fee! Over $7.00 for a breakfast burrito with eggs, beans, and bacon?? When did this become La Jolla?? No big loss, the only thing really good here was the breakfast burrito, and there are several more Mexican joints within a mile. Bye-bye. read more

Great food good customers service clean place i love the conbination plate #10 two chicken enchiladas i highly recommend ..