I HOPE SOMEONE FROM MANAGEMENT SEES THIS... WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?!? My son & I stop at least 1-2 times per week for breakfast burritos & we stop for lunch often as well, it has been very inconsistent. I keep thinking maybe the usual cook is on vacation on something, but it's only getting worse. When I was in a few days ago another couple were complaining about their order & they informed me that a when a certain gentleman is working they won't even order anymore because he is making the burrito's half the size they use to. Which is the problem we are having also. They raised the price to 15 dollars a burrito & most days they are coming out half the size they use to & with hardly any meat & mostly potatoes. I didn't the 15 which is ridiculous for a breakfast burrito, but I agree with the couple that was complaining, I'm not going to pay 15 for half the size, when I can go down the street & get two for 8 bucks. The food is so hot and miss also. I love the taquito's platter for lunch. One day I will order and it will be great & the next they are so burned & hard as rock I can't even chew them. THE LADY CASHIER IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL...I DO HOPE MANAGEMENT SEES THIS & GET'S TRAINING ALL STAFF ON HOW TO BE CONSISTENT & HOW TO MAKE EVERYTHING CORRECTLY, SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING TO GET EVERY TIME. I love to support small businesses/mom & pop places, but if a change doesn't happen, then I will take my business down the road. read more

I believe I recently reviewed this spot, so I'm confused why it popped up on my Yelp "algorithm"? Since I'm positive I did recently review Jilbertos, I will keep this one brief, just in case I am mistaken or possibly never posted it. Love it! With a full menu of items I've always ordered the burritos and taquitos. Both outstanding. The burritos are literally bigger than my forearm! And the carne asade is some of the best I've ever had! There you go. Short and sweet! read more

Food is slipping lately. I am not sure who is doing the preparing, but after years of buying from there, I have gotten bones in my chicken and a nasty piece of chicken skin instead of meat in my pollo asada. Prices are high and we understand it's everywhere, but we should at least get the same quality of food as we did in the past. read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - Instead of more meat, I received a piece of chicken skin the length of my finger in my pollo asada taco that I always order. - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

This is my FAVORITE Mexican food spot. The wait is sometimes long, so I do recommend calling and placing an order if you're able to.

I will be totally honest with you guys, but it totally breaks my heart giving them one star because when ever I was hungry because I never ate because I had homework I would go here. But one day I called them and the lady picked up around 11:30 -12pm. I asked for carne asada fries with the meat well done and I simply asked her if she wouldn't mind checking if my meat was well done since I can't eat red meat unless it cooked well done, and she answers me by saying "the way they cook it is the way it is, that not my problem" I simply asked her in a way could support me in checking my meat was crispy and not some snarky attitude, in my opinion it was so unnecessary from them since I always thought they had nice customer service, guess not. We as customers have the right to ask them to look out for our food and not just be laughed about it or cared less for since it is our health, and not the inconvenience of others. read more

Daaaammmnnnn! This might just be the best Mexican food in all of California. My dad and I drive down to buy oranges, and it usually takes us 3 hrs each way and I hate it, but after finding Jilbertos, I don't mind the drive. The tacos are the best hard shell taco I've ever had. Reminds me of Tito's in LA but way better. I think about this food daily and pray they open one in LA. So tasty! read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - This is what the taco looked like. My dad got extra cheese, their cheese is so good! - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $ ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: no Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: few Ambiance: casual Pros: portions, flavor, sala bar, catering Cons: essentially none! read more

Best Food! We eat Mexican food often and we were so impressed by this place! We were so blown away! Food was exceptional!

Best Mexican food I've had anywhere in Southern California. It's off the beaten path but I'd drive to eat there again.

The staff is very friendly and the carrots are free and the salsa bar is nice. Probably the best place to eat in valley center.

Caldo de res was very good, fresh tortillas. It even came with avocado and was a great price. Thank you very much

Being born and raised in San Diego, I have been to more Mexican food places then I can count. But this one is memorable. One of the best burritos I've ever had... I might even bring the family here sometime for a little road trip. It's not hard to get to, but it is off the beaten path. Highly recommend! read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - They have an $80 monster burrito too - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

We're not local to Jilbertos, so we had a hard time finding the actual location. It turns out, it's located in a convenience store. We ordered a couple of breakfast items, and both were delightful. The food was piping hot, very flavorful. That said, it felt odd ordering food from a convenience store. Once you get over that and focus on the quality of the food, it's actually quite good! The portions are also hefty. Would recommend if you're driving through! read more

The food was excellent! The service was great. The place is small, and simply decorated, but our food was delicious with large portions. I will not hesitate to stop by again when I am in the area. read more

A solid Mexican food spot in VC located inside Town Center Market. I recommend calling ahead as there is not much space inside to wait around unless you're comfortable standing while they prepare your food. They used to have guac sauce at this location a few years back, which I miss, but the salsa selection is still decent. read more

The girl upfront gave our Order away had me waiting for an hour ! Just for 4 burritos!!! While she flirts with line cooks !! Location valley center jilbertos. read more

Friendly staff, quick service, pretty damn good food. I love their beef tacos with rice and beans.

I was searching for some different food than the choices at Harrahs Casino and found Jilbertos. A true hold in the wall, but good variety of Mexican food with large portions at a reasonable price point. You can tell that this is a popular spot based on the number of locals eating here or getting takeout. I'll need to organize a party at the hotel so that I can order the monster burrito that looks like it will feed 20 people. read more

It's our go to Mexican food when we have a craving for their fish tacos, rolled tacos and Chili Verde plate! The service is always excellent and they are very friendly and patient when we place our orders! This place is always busy which shows why it is a favorite in Valley Center. read more

Stopped here by chance on our way down from Palomar mountain, food was great! Highly recommend. Tortillas were soft and warm. Will def be back next time we're out this way! read more

It was so great to find this place close to our hotel. Got the carne asada torta. Meat is so tender and bread is good, wish it was a little more toasty though. Also got the cabeza and fish taco, Cabeza was better - it reminded me of lengua, it was delicious. Fish was crunchy and good. Fries was not bad either. You know you're at a good taco place if the horchata is I would definitely go back to this place. read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - Carne Asada Torta w/ fries - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Let me start with this... I'm not normally a huge fan of rolled tacos, but yesterday, I had a craving, and this is one of the few local spots for Mexican food in VC. HOLY COW, they were amazing! Maybe it's the combination of cheeses they put on top, but these are like crack: SO addicting! Their red hot sauce is pretty spicy, just how I love it, and their portion sizes, in my opinion, are pretty big. I'd order from here again... and again and again! I'd recommend calling your order in ahead if it's possible. They always have a line/wait. read more

Always consistent. Always exactly what you ordered and how it looks in the pics mostly. I judge a lot of Mexican restaurants by their refried beans and theirs are as good as homemade. read more

Definitely a taco "dive," but the food is consistently good. The portions are big and the people are nice...what else can you ask?

Hidden gem inside a convenience store. Great prices, large portions, and great tasting. What else can you ask for? read more

My daughter had to cheer at football game near by. I purchased rolled tacos- hard to mess up. We ate them in the car outside the restaurant and they are luke warm. Not hot at all. I ordered them there and waited for my order. There's no reason they shouldn't be fresh. read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - Lukewarm rolled tacos - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

Consistently excellent Mexican food. The rolled tacos are the best. The kids love the carne asada fries and the burritos and large and filling! read more

It's a Mexican food spot filled with day laborers. You know it's bomb to the max! Blah blah blah blah this place is the shit. read more

Could be the best surf and turf burrito in San Diego county. And the salsas are all good every time I'm around the area I make sure I get one. read more

I have had carne asada burritos here that are better than long established high end Mexican restaurants. And on the weekends - the Birria is as good or better than places in Mexico. Service is excellent efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance ? Heck there's zero. It's in the back of a liquor store. read more

Most delicious Mexican food around. The portions are generous. The prices reasonable and the service is great. I highly recommend this place. It's to go only so you can eat it in your car. Worth the five read more

Pretty good for Valley Center. We really like going here when we don't feel like cooking. Their green sauce is super yummy but can definitely get your tongue once in awhile depending on who makes it. read more

Inside the liquor store which was a little disappointing because I didn't want to eat in my car. But the gal who took our order was very nice. They have a salsa bar and allow you to get your own which you never see anymore (Covid) so have your sanitizer ready. I had chicken rolled tacos that were pretty good. The guacamole could use a little more flavor but it was a good size portion for the $3.99 price. My husband had the cabeza tacos. Not the best but good for a quick lunch. We also shared a large horchata. Total was less than $20 we both will probably skip dinner now. Overall the food was good but we probably wouldn't make a special stop to have it again. read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - Good price for large lunch portions. - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

Morning crew usually always on point! Maybe my perception of the food is influenced by how great the ladies are up front but I find it's by far the better meat quality for my tastebuds. I always call ahead due to demand in valley center. It's conveniently placed from my work place. Can call in before I hit the grade and the location is perfectly placed so it's ready by the time I hit the corner. The salsa station is always clean and sanitary as far as I can tell . read more

This place makes the best cali burrito in SD county and their red salsa is spot on. Love it!

Monster sized, great value and taste of a breakfast burrito for a seemingly popular Mexican food counter inside a liquor store

So we have a home in Valley Center. Not many options in the area. Really had high expectations for our meals since Robertos at the beach is one of our go to places since the 80's. Visited several times and these last couple of times has been very disappointing. Food is not hot/fresh, girls at the register were not friendly. My suggestion is to drive a bit further to Pala. They have a Jilberto's that is so much better, a dining area and the staff is friendly. read more

Great food and big portions! Service was fast and friendly. I would recommend trying this place out! read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Food was great! And the service was quick and easy! Definitely going back while in the area!

Well this was a go to for us and never had a bad Meal till last night.. Carni asada burrito I take off the tortilla and just eat the meat and last Night i was lucky I did that ! Scooped up some meat and put it in my mouth only to chomp on something hard. Not a bone but a inch long piece of old metal! Lucky I bit it and didn't swallow !! I won't eat there again Thank GOD it wasn't a kid who bit into or swallowed this read more

Jilbertos Mexican Food - Metal from my burrito - Mexican Near Me - Valley Center, California