I really wanted to like this place more. I was just in Austin and was hoping to find similar food here. Sadly, this did not measure up. Gimme a Torchy's any time over this. The good - The people were nice. The service was quick. The chips were good. The not so good - Everything could have used more flavor. It was bland. Even the salsa. Nothing was bad per se, just disappointing. Even the queso lacked flavor, and I just don't know how you'd accomplish that feat. I had the brisket taco and the chicken taco. Also just kinda lacking in flavor. Textures? Fine. Looks? Fine. Heat? Non-Existent. Also, how do people keep charging several dollars (3 in this case) for a can of soda? Is there a soda tax in CA that I'm unaware of? Or is it supposed to be a deterrent? Sigh. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Been here a few times now and it never disappoints. High quality ingredients and preparation with care leads to flavorful, satisfying items. Nothing beats a good mix of tacos with an iced coffee around brunch time here. Never feel bloated or sluggish after eating here also. Indoors is nice but I love enjoying my food on the patio and enjoying the South O weather. Not a place you'd go to for authentic Mexican, so make sure you don't come in with that expectation. Just really good Mexican-INSPIRED eats read more

HomeState - Boozy eggnog, variety of tacos, coffee - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

The flour tortillas taste homemade. The Tex/Mex migas are exactly how I remember! Great service.

Very disappointing. We ordered 3 tacos, chips & queso, and migas. The food was overly greasy and not very flavorful especially the migas. When your paper tray is dark brown from being soaked in grease that's not a good sign. I'm from Texas and this is a poor representation of our great state's tacos. The service was good and the staff were very friendly. read more

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Stopped here at the 63 mile mark of our bike ride from OC to SD and I really like the outdoor seating that allowed us to keep an eye on our bikes and easily fit 17 people. Servers were super nice and on point, food came out quick and it was bomb. I got the trinity which was exactly what I needed at the moment. I also ate half my gfs Tijuana panther. The green sauce is amazing but then I was too full and felt like yacking for like an hour after while we were riding. Would definitely come back. read more

EVERYTHING!!! Fantastic menu (tex-mex) variety including all day breakfast tacos! Alex, Kelly & everyone is super friendly and take great care of everyone- even on perfect dog-friendly lit/heated patio! Beautiful by coast (end of 78, just east of PCH) can enjoy games/vibes on neighboring Tanner Prime busy patio! read more

HomeState - patio- open til 8pm - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

I was really excited to try HomeState after seeing news about their opening and made it a point to stop by the next time we were near Oceanside. It's a really cool restaurant with a nice interior and a backyard Summer-BBQ vibe at their patio area. You order at the cashier and they will bring it out to you. Service was fairly quick and our tacos came out in about 10 minutes. We ordered a lot of different tacos since it was hard to narrow down to just a few choices. They also provide a bottle of red and green salsa to accompany the tacos. We ordered all of the tacos with flour tortillas which are made-in-house. The tortillas were definitely a highlight of the taco; a nice bite to them. We got the Blanco, Comal, Picadillo, Chicken, Brisket, Trinity, and a Tijuana Panther. The Tijuana Panther was the best overall one since it combined a lot of the best parts of other tacos into one. The Blanco, which has shittake mushrooms, was interesting but probably my least favorite. Everything else was just okay. The flavors were good and the salsas helped, but overall these tacos are just okay for me. I appreciate that they are different Texas-style tacos compared to the Mexican-style tacos that are popular all across San Diego. One other thing with the tacos was that there actually isn't a large variety of unique choices. Yes there are a lot of different tacos on the menu, but the differences between them are so minimal with some having cheese/no cheese, beans/no beans etc. So from that perspective you might as well just get the tacos that have the most stuff in it so that you can maximize the flavor. read more

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My family and I were in town for vacation and wanted some place quick to stop for breakfast. Breakfast tacos - hello! We ordered the Don't Mess with Texas, Guadalupe, Tijuana Panther, Trinity and a Chicken taco. Everything was very good, messy, but good! My favorite of all the tacos were the Tijuana Panther and the Chicken. Cute little place with lots of smiling faces and very eager employees who are there to assist! Everyone was super friendly! My only compliant was that there was no salsa bar and all they had for the tacos were a few hot sauces. They give free chips so I thought it was a bit odd to not have any salsa options. Plenty of seating indoor and outside! Check them out if you're in the area! read more

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Their burritos are soooo gooooooooooood!!! They serve you the burritos with sauce containers to try. Green and red. Both salsas are so good!!! The service was so fast too! The employees are super attentive and nice. The ambiance was so cute. western aesthetic. I loved the location of the establishment, its close to the pier. Not walking distance but driving distance its about a 7 minute drive. read more

Welcome to HomeState, one of our newest O'side eateries. I was excited to check out the new location which is part of the Freeman Collective. I love the food options on menu, the decor, and the energy of a staff. My initial visit to HomeState was on opening week. I was greeted by the manager that shared the ordering process and he was there to answer any questions about the menu. After a swift look at the choices, I knew it was the Brisket Frito Pie for me. I loved it so much, it has become a weekly ritual. I pick up a couple and bring them home for the husband and I. Get the cheese on the side. I am a huge fan of Tex-Mex style food. It is my favorite meal, aside from molecular gastronomy tasting menus. It is a great value concept that the owner brought and expanded in SoCal, lucky us. On my visits, I wanted to try one of the frozen margarita's but I was either on my way to an event or work. The staff reminded me that margaritas to go are still a thing. Definitely get the chips and quac and/or queso. The husband and I will head over during elite week. He promised me a margarita, so I'm in. I am also looking forward to trying some new menu items such as the ranch salad. Order at the counter, staff will bring what you need. If not, step up to the homiest counter station for napkins, condiments, water, etc Note: It is easy to access the parking lot via the 78 freeway (R hand turn). It is a little more challenging to turn in off Coast Highway Way and Vista way (L hand turn). Just something to help you plan - as you will enter a one way parking lot. #HomeState #Oceanside #Freeman #BrisketFritoPie read more

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Fun atmosphere but very pricey for the size of tacos. They'd be pretty good if they didn't immediately get soggy and break apart from being wrapped up in foil. $18 for a large frozen margarita is also insane. Happy hour has changed- couldn't find the details printed anywhere and had to ask. The girl at the register didn't even know and spent 5 minutes walking around asking everyone who worked there if anyone knew. Finally a guy comes and says $8 off large margaritas and some sort of discount on ranch water but he's not sure what. No food on happy hour anymore. New cranberry margarita was good, but from how I feel the next day I'm pretty sure it's made with everclear. Which makes me even more annoyed that regular price is $18. Sad to say from a Texan missing Tex Mex, but I think I'm giving up on this place. read more

HomeState - Cranberry frozen margarita - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Second visit, first time was a Yelp event. I Have been wanting to return & so glad I had the chance! Everyone here is always so nice and full of smiles! It has a relaxed ambiance with cool ocean breeze, very relaxing. And the food is good! Ordered: chicken anytime taco & potatoes & queso w/ black iced tea. Very satisfied with my lunch :) their potatoes & queso are so good imo I came back just for them ;) Ordered the chicken anytime taco this time, ordered the brisket anytime taco the first visit. I'm very supposed of the feedback regarding the chicken taco as I preferred it over the brisket taco. Definitely my preference & happy they have options for everyone's flavor palate. Looking forward to returning for another taco flavor & potatoes w/ queso. read more

HomeState - Black iced tea, potatoes & queso with a chicken yummy! - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

NEW and worth it. I was home for the summer and came here three times. It just opened and I can't get enough. We have tried it all. The queso is great. The brisket taco is my favorite. $5 a taco is a lot to me being from the south but I was willing to pay it. Mexican coke is just a bottle of coke cola but at $4 a bottle, I just got water the next time. I did try There is an indoor and outdoor area. Right now there is plenty of parking but once the bakery opens you might have to park on the street. Dogs are allowed and they water cups for them. July 16-Aug 12, 2023. read more

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I've been really excited to try out HomeState since it opened especially since @whatericacraves posts about it often... so I KNOW it's good! Finally had the chance due to a Yelp event, so I'm very grateful for their hospitality! The interior is welcoming, bright, casual and airy. Even though it was during the heat wave, they kept the doors to the outside seating open and the A/C pumping so it was comfortable. They also have an open kitchen so you can watch them make everything right in front of you if you sit at the bar. The staff were all friendly and helpful when ordering. What we ordered... Chicken taco: I feel like the flavor tasted similar to a chicken stew, so I wasn't a fan but I could totally see someone who loves chicken stew really enjoying the flavors Brisket taco: Oh my! SO tender and juicy. I'll definitely get 3-4 of these next time. Frito Pie in a Bag: Loooved it! Simply MUST get especially if you haven't had a "taco in a bag" before! Although it does have a spicy bite because of the pickled jalapeños, but is such a pleasant burn. Cheese Quesadilla: This was per request of my boyfriend. They use multiple different cheeses, but at the end of the day is just a cheese quesadilla. I could see it being a great option for kids. Summer Iced Tea: The mint was very overpowering of the rest of the flavors, so I wouldn't get it again. But I definitely recommend for folks who love a strong minty beverage. Overall, all the ingredients tasted so fresh and deeeeelicious! Cannot wait to come back to try the margaritas and frozen paloma. And since they wrap up the tacos individually, I could see it being the perfect food to grab on the way to the beach! read more

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Friendly service taking the order and great service cleaning the tables on the outside patio. There are many servers coming and going and very crowded. The Ambiance was fun but tables were super tight making it a little uncomfortable. It's better if you order Togo. The food was mediocre. This time, the restaurant did fine, tacos are premade like an assembly line ready to put on the tray, tacos are small but meaty... I think a few tacos were bland lacking flavor Blanco and cheese and beans. We had our chicken taco mislabeled and had to alert the cashier. You have to keep covering your tacos with green or red salsa for flavor. The taco just doesn't speak for itself which was disappointing. It was not what I expected after other yelpers provided feedback. Ranch Salad was refreshing. read more

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Ambiance - cute place with plenty of seating inside and outside. Plenty of parking as well. Service - fast and friendly Food - got the potato taco and chicken taco. Both tacos were good and diff flavors. Liked the option of corn and flour. Loved the chips and guac and cheese. All fresh flavors and plenty of food. read more

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All tea, no shade, only outsiders would return to this spot. This is not for we locals. The staff were very nice but the food was garbage. HS cafeteria quality at best. read more

We stopped in for breakfast tacos to-go on Labor Day and had a good experience. The decor is clean and relaxed. The people working behind the counter were friendly and service was fast. The bathrooms were also clean, a bonus. The breakfast taco that had bacon, potatoes, and cheese was sooooo good. Absolutely delicious. I also ordered the taco with chorizo and that was ok. I definitely preferred the bacon one. My children had the cheese quesadilla and liked it. Prices were reasonable for 2024. read more

Friendly staff helpful & welcoming! We were going to another breakfast spot, saw the sign "HomeState a Texas kitchen" and we had to stop and the welcoming open door was a bonus. The menu is simple and has all the important Texas ingredients. It has been years (as native Texans) that we had a perfectly beautiful Texas tortilla!!!!!! We ordered the brisket migas made to order & a lone star breakfast taco. This place is clean, great vibes, a true taste of Texas breakfast but they have great lunch options too. Our new favorite spot, we will drive up from Chula Vista/ San Ysidro for this Texas culinary gem in Southern California! read more

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This was an amazing find for me and my husband. The ambiance, employees, food-all amazing. I would highly recommend. The one thing I was not a huge fan of was the "ranchwater," but that wouldn't stop me from coming back. The ranch salad with brisket and the chips + guacamole were soo good. My husband enjoyed the Tijuana Panther Taco too. I hope to go again soon! read more

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Yes! Opening day and we made it!! We are so stoked this place has finally opened in our hometown! We are big breakfast taco fans and our mouths have been watering since we heard this restaurant was in the works. HomeState did NOT disappoint - we ordered the Trinity (bacon) & Guadalupe (chorizo) breakfast tacos. Delish! We also went with a brisket and chicken lunch taco...chicken was definitely the winner. And then, one of the employees graciously gifted me a band taco when I went back to order seconds. So kind! We got the Tijuana Panther and it was UNREAL: brisket, queso, pico, and potatoes. It was definitely the best one we had. We also ordered a couple margaritas! The frozen and iced regular marg were delicious. Pricey: $15 for 16 oz but strong and a solid bang for your buck. The Paloma one was spicy - you have been warned! The employee said it's wise to mix the regular and Paloma Last but not least, order the queso and chips. Just do it! The service was wonderful. Order and sit is so nice for big groups and families. Lots of self serve options alongside very attentive and kind employees. Patio was delightful, shady and cool. Felt like I was in Austin with the best! We will be back...probably every weekend. Yikes - we are so excited!! Welcome to Oceanside, HomeState! read more

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I would say home state is more popular for their breakfast tacos! Now those hit the spots. Many different options to try, and they have a couple really creative ones! Home state is more of a Tex-Amex kind of spot. Their tacos are very Americanized, however they are still delish! Tacos were served hot, and fairly quickly. They have additional salsas that can be added for more flavor! Home state has a cute patio, and is dog friendly! read more

HomeState - Bar surrounding kitchen - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of savory delight. This place is the cheese to my queso. The spicy chicken queso was zesty and the potatoes with loaded queso sauce was primo. The chips, taco shells, and queso shells are all homemade. And to watch them make the shells or chips homemade is a flipping good time. The ambience is all family. There are even pictures in frames on the shelves with family members. Even though two of our food items got overlooked of being made, the server made sure we were satisfied with our meal and apologize for the oversight and there was no charge and a free giant cookie to sweeten the deal. How can you not melt with joy? They have the right spice babe read more

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We are locals who love this place and come regularly. Food, drinks, and mainly the service. Alex is so kind and friendly! She makes this place really feel like the neighborhood spot we always wanted. Love the frozen margaritas, queso, cookies and tacos. Highly recommended! read more

Loved this place! Came here because someone I follow online loves this place and is from Texas, and said it made her feel at home. I loved all of the vintage decor inside, super cute. The place was clean and the staff were friendly. We ordered breakfast tacos and a side of potatoes and queso. We all loved our tacos, my mom loved the tortillas and bought a pack to bring back home. You can see them making the tortillas fresh. The potatoes were well seasoned and crispy. I also love that they use pasture raised eggs in their breakfast tacos! I would definitely come back and try their other dinner/lunch offerings. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This really shows that you can't trust food influencers on IG. I saw a video saying this place was good and was super underwhelmed when we were served our food. TLDR; food influencers are not honest and it's not worth coming here! We ordered the brisket and Picadillo tacos and the queso dip. Both were bland and seriously lacking in size. For the price you would think the tacos would be a lot larger but they are tiny. You could buy 2 tacos for the price of one at any other place in SD. The tacos were saved by the bottles of salsa they give you which I doused it in since they weren't very spicy and added some little flavor. The queso dip was good but also nothing amazing but it did come with fresh chips. I'm surprised this place gets any business at all but when I was there, there was a decent amount of ppl eating on their patio. They have a small lot that is shared by the 3 businesses there. Parking signs say "Freeman collective" parking only which is fairly confusing if you didn't know the restaurants were part of said Freeman Collective. read more

Home state is fresh in South O. The portions are large. The service is nice. It's super cute. The taste is the only thing lacking for me but it's fine. I would come back but it wouldn't be my first choice. Great place to grab a quick bite before or after the beach. Open all day long and the breakfast tacos are unique - it's an open burrito but unique none the less! read more

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Nice people. Good service. Tacos alright and like the breakfast options. $18 margarita is very pricey for what it is. I would drop the price or give more of a craft cocktail type of effort. read more

Place was super cute and service was good! Got a bunch of tacos - Trinity, Guadalupe, and Emo's. The Emo's was a really good vegetarian option. Kids loved the Trinity! Outside seating was really nice, too. read more

Super cute breakfast place in O'side! They have some great breakfast tacos for a very reasonable price. Coffee is good too! Lots of outdoor seating if you have pets. My ONE complaint is that we got charged $1.50 for ONE slice of avo. Still worthy of a 5-star, but you can't be serious with that portion? read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ordered two breakfast tacos for dinner with no cheese. They came with just the corn tortilla and beans. The last time I ordered I had to abandon my togo order because one of the servers was talking about how he had Covid and was working in the restaurant. I do not understand why this establishment cannot do a better job. It is always empty. I'm sorry we are neighbors and we wanted to work. Please try harder. read more

It was an exciting day when they added HomeState so close to where we live! After our Texan friend raved about it and our LA friends also hold it high, we are happy to strongly agree with the hype. We come here quite often and always end up happy. I usually get the Blanco, Tijuana panther, and whichever other breakfast tacos im in the mood for that day. They're always delicious. Both indoor and outdoor seating is great, as well as the bar where you get to watch the magic happen. Salsas are good, and they have a delicious seasonal spiked eggnog. The service is always fantastic at this oceanside location! All the employees are great and always friendly. Definitely stop by if you're in the mood for tacos, you will not be disappointed. read more

Stopped by for breakfast tacos one morning. Now I can't stop thinking about them :( Super yummy! Will definitely stop by again if we're in the area :) read more

HomeState - Dog friendly patio :) - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Food is very good. Nice environment. Great service. Why 3 stars? Because the portions are ridiculously small. If I order a taco I don't want a tiny taco. Charge me more - fine with that but I don't want to be hungry after 2 tacos. Still recommend because the food is good. Just bring a microscope for the tacos. read more

Came in here hungry and it did not disappoint. Queso and margaritas were amazing. The best part was our server. I believe his name was Vance. He was so kind and helpful. He guided us through the different taco options and he did not lead us astray!!!!! His service and warm attitude really made our experience the best it could be. We will absolutely be back for both the food and service! read more

We came on a Monday for happy hour. All day happy hour on Mondays now. We had nachos for $7 and ranch waters for $8. Not bad for being in Oceanside. The food tasted great and the drinks were strong. Would definitely come back read more

Not gonna lie kinda surprised this has the rating it does. Got 3 tacos and queso and it just was bland and nothing special... I can make them better at home... I'd personally pass if ur trying to find something unique and special. Glasses were kinda dirty had to sort through a few before finding a perfectly clean one. The customer service was good though they're nice. read more

Yelped "Mexican food" in the area and came upon this cool Tex-Mex taco place! Ordered the chicken taco, brisket taco, Tijuana Panther (queso on the side) & Ft. Worth tacos (tomatillo ranch on the side), all on handmade flour tortillas. The cashier was pretty spot on in terms of how many to order, at least for myself. She said most people get 2 tacos. I was pretty full because they do give a pretty generous portion of meat per taco. My hubby maybe could have gone for another one. The brisket was just ok- not very flavorful. It required a lot of red and green salsa (which were both tasty) to give it flavor. Would not order this one again. The chicken one was pretty good! Good flavor and nice and tender. Would order again. The Ft. Worth was very good- it was basically the chicken taco with bacon and tomatillo ranch (on the side for me). It was very flavorful. Hubby said he was glad I ordered the ranch on the side because he didn't particularly care for it. The Tijuana Panther was just ok- again, the brisket wasn't very flavorful. The queso did make it a little better though, said Hubby. The handmade flour tortillas were excellent and probably the best part of the taco. read more

Super solid breakfast taco spot. My Fiancé and I are suckers for flour tortillas so we love how they make their own, fresh in-house. Let's not waste time, i'll rank each taco we got from our most to least favorite. 1. Don't mess with Texas - Fire. The beans have sooooo much flavor and went well with bacon, potatoes and cheddar. 2. Trinity - one of our faves. The harmony of the crispy potatoes, eggs and bacon was perfect. Tbh could be a tie between this one and the don't mess with texas. 3. Potato - Solid vegetarian option but if you want to add meat, you can do so for an extra charge. I highly recommend asking for the chili brisket to add. 4. Tijuana Panther- The brisket was very good but the meat ratio was a tad bit on the heavier side, needed a little more balance. Good nonetheless. 5. Guadalupe - Too much egg but i'd be willing to try it again if the egg : chorizo ratio was more balanced. Definitely needed more chorizo but I see the potential. 6. Blanco - Def our least favorite. Tasted pretty basic. Prolly wouldn't get again tbh unless we added the chili brisket of course lol. Get the queso with chips! I recommend dipping some of the tacos in the queso when you want to change things up. We honestly thought the salsas were kind of meh so we ended up using the queso more. Spicy Palomo margarita - Really good and strong. The small size got me pretty loose and my asian glow came out to party. Overall, we had an amazing first time visit. Shout out to Gilbert for putting my lady and I on some tips and for being hospitable. The staff were very friendly and we're looking forward to our next visit! read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE CRAVE! The spicy Paloma, Andy's and Lonestar are my personal favorites! read more

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