I've come here several times now since I work nearby. I have yet to be disappointed. Their burritos are amazing, especially with their Chipotle sauce. I've been adding it to every order I've now. My mom had the chance to try their tacos on Taco Tuesday and she said she loved them. The people who work here are so pleasant and you can tell the community adores them. The most recent event the support was a beautiful thing to see. The agua fresca de pepino was sooo refreshing that even a coworker of mine decided to take the rest. This is my go-to spot for a burrito that hits my craving. I typically ask for a burrito with just carne asada, avocado and Chipotle sauce. The other burrito that is bomb is the Breakfast burrito with ham, beans and cheese. Also, the crunchy Chipotle burrito. I'll have to expand the things I've tried but like I said yummmyyy!! read more

Driving home from Comic-con Sunday afternoon, my wife suggested we stop at JV's on the road home. I can't believe it's been so long since my last visit. Now that my son doesn't attend school in San Diego, we don't drive out this way much anymore. My wife ordered a chile relleno, cheese enchilada combo plate which puzzled me because she asked what the name of the place with good takeout Mexican food seafood was. She enjoyed it but regretted not getting something with fish or shrimp. I went with the Del Mar which is so big, it could pass for a creature from the Odyssey film. The burrito was as large as both of my fists placed side by side. It would easily feed 2 moderately hungry people. I do recommend that you eat it all or share it because it's just not as good after being refrigerated and consumed the next day. Some food tastes just as good warmed up the next day but this is not one of them. The parking lot is smallish and shared by 4? other shops so finding a spot can be challenging during peak hours. It's definitely worth stopping by here. The prices are fair and the service is good. read more

JV's Mexican Food - It may look like a mess but it's a tasty mess - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The menu is MASSIVE. take a look before coming in. They have literally everything you could imagine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly employees, salsa bar, and restaurant was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered Cali burrito and rolled tacos very satisfied with the order. Burrito comes with salsa, sour cream, guac, cilantro, and fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Would def recommend to anyone read more

JV's Mexican Food - Rolled tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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OUTSTANDING! Friendly service on an order of a Surf and Turf, California and Bean Burritos. Excellent, well seasoned carne asada, tortillas wrapped by an expert with no breakage or spillage. The Surf and Turf is massive like others have stated and it is PACKED with flavor. No one likes a $15 burrito, but when it is two meals, call it a great value. All were very good with an excellent, spicy red salsa. DO NOT MISS! read more

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We just landed after a long flight and wanted to grab something quick on the way home. This small but very authentic place is a must. The carne asada burrito was delicious. The staff was so friendly. We love finding a new great place for Mexican food. We can't wait to go back and try something new. read more

Absolutely wonderful carne asada burrito and great red salsa. Quick and easy with very friendly service.

I tried the California burrito, It was ok but in my opinion to much French fries and they were a bit soggy for my taste read more

Everything about this place is just plain old decent. I've gotten meals here twice and it's just fine. Last time I got a beef burrito and a potato taco. The burrito just wasn't very flavorful. The potato taco was actually delicious and the best thing I've gotten here. It had a light but airy crunchy shell, which I thought was going to be the same shell used for the crispy shell carne asada and carnitas tacos I got today. It wasn't. Instead the shells were thick and seemed store bought. The meat is just decent - not super flavorful, and not anything I'm beyond excited to get again. The salsas are meh - the red is too spicy for me, and the green is (surprise!) just..... not that flavorful!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is pretty chaotic - the menu is on the wall, but also covering the walls are dozens of random new hand written menu additions. All around it's just sort of confusing and overwhelming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are also a bit more than I expected. My partner and I got the exact same order - 2 crispy shell tacos with rice and beans each, which came out to $30. The perks are it's in a very convenient location for me with an easy free parking lot so I will probably come back, but maybe for the breakfast burritos and crispy potato tacos only. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Carne asada taco, carnitas taco, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I remember going to JV's Mexican as a kid with my family because of the huge portion sizes. So when I was craving Mexican food recently, I knew exactly where I wanted to go. Now that I'm older, my taste has shifted from California burritos to lengua tacos and menudo, but we still ordered a California burrito for nostalgia. The shop is located in a small plaza with limited parking. We went around 9 pm and had to find street parking since the lot was full. Even though it was busy, the line moved quickly. Inside, there's plenty of seating and a salsa bar in the center with a variety of salsas, carrots, and jalapeños. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menu is extensive, with regular items and specials posted all around the restaurant, giving it that classic local spot feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lengua Tacos The lengua tacos come in a three pack and are generously filled with meat. They're topped with cilantro and onion, and the lengua is tender and flavorful. For the price and portion size, it's a great value compared to most taco spots. Menudo I ordered the red menudo, which comes with rice and your choice of tortillas. It had a very authentic, homemade flavor and a large portion with plenty of tripe. The broth wasn't as deep red as I expected, but it was still delicious! California Burrito We ordered the California burrito for nostalgia, and it's just as massive as I remember. It's filled with carne asada, fries, guacamole, and sour cream. It's heavier and richer than what I normally order now, but it still has that classic comforting flavor. Service Service was fast and efficient. Even with a long line, ordering was smooth and we waited about 10 minutes for our food. There was a small mix up where I was rung up for pozole instead of menudo, but they fixed it quickly and were friendly about it. Everything came out fresh and together, and the staff stayed accommodating even during the rush. JV's still lives up to what I remember. The portions are huge, prices are affordable, and the quality is consistent. It's a comforting local spot that's worth coming back to read more

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We arrived right at opening at 9am fresh off an early morning flight. The tacos really hit the spot. It was taco Tues, so they had a trio street taco deal. Al pastor was yummy, tortillas hot and I doused it with their green tomatillo salsa. Excellent value, and was a good first stop on our taco tour. read more

I have been going here for over 20 years. It is our fave local Mexican food spot. This is typically a five star for us. The staff is very friendly. Owners and managers have been there as long as I have been stopping in. It is close to USD, so I used to come here on my way to my evening grad school classes after work. My favorite dish is a Super Salad 1/2 Carnitas and 1/2 Carne Asada. Tonight someone else was working the register. We did our usual order. My salad arrived with 1/2 chicken and 1/2 carne asada. I went to the front counter and the gentleman said I'm sorry I can't do that. Maybe my manager can but I can't. He went into the kitchen and brought me a container of Carnitas. I appreciate the effort. Carnitas are so good, but my salad was ruined for my personal craving. Before leaving I went back to the register and thanked him for the carnitas. He again apologized saying he can't make that change. I said maybe next time please let the person ordering know that you can't. That would have given me an opportunity to fix the order or change it. Other longtime favorites here are the California Burrito (#1 in my son's book$ and a carne asada quesadilla. If this was my first time here I would have given 3 stars but I know this is a 5 star spot for my family. In over 20 years this is the first time I haven't been 100% happy. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Super salad 1/2 chicken & 1/2 carne asada. No Crema on mine and I never use the dressing. Doesn't need it. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by here after an afternoon downtown with the fam. It came up on a recommended list and figured we would try it since it was close and it didn't disappoint! Huge California burrito the size of my forearm for $12. Lots of good food at a good price. read more

Came here on a whim and had their Taco Tuesday special. 3 tacos and a drink for $7.25 is hard to beat ANYWHERE. Salsa bar was a plus and the food was filling and tasty. I ordered, received my food and ate in literally less than 15 minutes. Would come here again!!! read more

Wanted to try a new location so I came here. Amazing customer service. Ordered a steak quesadilla which was really good. read more

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Ordered the surf n turf burrito. Huge burrito. Decent value considering how much shrimp and asada they put inside. Piping hot. Unfortunately the shrimp didn't seem fresh. Probably frozen before. The asada barely had any flavor. They put a weird combination of peppers and onions with hints of curry inside; It tasted off. I found a shredded carrot, corn, and even some pickled peas or capers. First time I disliked a burrito so much that I ended up throwing it out. Really confused considering how many recommendations I got for this place and all the good reviews. Maybe they messed up the burrito or I went on an off day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the guy taking my order was super awkward and didn't know how to look at anyone or speak. All the workers seemed pissed. I don't know. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weird vibes and even weirder burrito. Won't be going back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I had good chunky lengua tacos. Big soft tacos. I would totally go back! I The agua Fresca was not rich- it was perfect.

EXCELLENT taco shop! Excellent value! Great prices, huge portions! Delicious burrito. FAST, friendly, efficient service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spacious, pleasant dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything a taco shop should be! One of the best taco shops I've eaten at in San Diego (among many good to great ones). My steak and egg burrito was HUGE, easily big enough for two people. Burrito was delivered from the kitchen grill so quickly to my table, it was still very hot. (A nice problem to have). Great salsa bar (and spicy carrots). Extensive menu, with many unique and delicious sounding options. Moderate sized parking lot, w/additional street parking available. Prices posted are w/cash discount. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]No blaring music! (Unlike many restaurants nowadays)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly (high chairs for the little ones).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Close proximity to University of San Diego. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cons: bathroom exhaust fan didn't work[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great please to eat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of our goto Mexican restaurants. Huge menu and huge flavor. Service is friendly and the kitchen is quick. Enough to eat there and have leftovers plus with the variety you can take something new home for later. read more

Hi San Diego peeps! I was out visiting. We stopped here on the way home to eat. I ordered the surf and turf burrito. It was humongous! Holy poop ... like an old school burrito! I took a Pic and put a quarter on it so you can visualize how hefty it was. The service was great also. It's been a LONG time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only complaint was for a sit down meal the place could have been cleaner and the water dispenser 100% needs to be updated or bleached, scrubbed, and then burned.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But when you're thirsty? Ehhh... it will do. I loved the green salsa! Thanks all read more

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Delicious family owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Morena Blvd/USD area! They have anything you could think of a Mexican restaurant serving- absolutely huge menu. I got the lengua tacos and the lengua was so good- super tender! The only con is the parking lot, it is super tiny shared with a few other businesses. Overall, I would come back here if I was in the area for fresh delicious Mexican food. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Lengua Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I love everything about JV's. I used to come here all the time when I went to undergrad at USD, so of course I had to stop in for a visit when I was in SD again. And to this day, they impress me. Talk about bang for your buck! I ordered the surf and turf burrito which was only $14 and the size of a small child. I kid you not, that thing had to be 3 pounds at least! I cut it in half to share, and each half looked like the size of a normal burrito... I'm not exaggerating. It still has great flavors. San Diego burritos have a specific flavor profile, and JV's' burrito hits it spot on. Tons of meat inside, great guacamole, great salsas. My friend ordered the Sonora quesadilla which has grilled chicken with Ortega peppers, bacon, guacamole and jack cheese. Again, it was a really big portion and she said it tasted great as well. This is a family owned restaurant, and the love of this family shows in the food. Truly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a casual restaurant, you can get food to go or eat in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And they get your food to you very quickly. They know what they're doing because they've been doing it right for so long. I was so happy they're still in business and I'll make another trip back soon! read more

JV's Mexican Food - Inside where you order. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Small parking lot shared with other businesses. Order at counter and if eating in they bring food to you. They have a surcharge for credit card use (didn't see a sign posted). [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have lots of seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tried: Crunchy Chipotle breakfast burrito $11 This has to be one of the worst breakfast burritos I've ever had. The bacon was so hard it hurt my teeth. The French fries were lukewarm and soggy, definitely not fresh. Cheese wasn't melty (anti-caking?). The only hot part was the eggs. There was no crunch from any tortilla chips. Chipotle sauce was good but not enough to save it. I couldn't even eat half of the burrito. read more

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Our family has come here since the 90's and it still holds up for how tasty this place makes its food! The service is friendly, fast, efficient and very experienced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is old 90's style small booths and small tables for a quick spot to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is Mexican burritos and tacos, surf & turf style or traditional Mexican style. But their BEST claim to fame is the SIZE OF THE BURRITOS. They're quite big and tasty! This establishment offers a terrific bang-for-your-buck and should continue to operate in this way because it's what brings many customers back to this place. JV's Mexican food has won us over and we love grabbing some epic sized Mexican food from this place. You should check this place out and I have two-stomachs! Or share! But you may not want to ;) read more

I cannot believe the price for this burrito, what a deal! This is the surf and turf, tasty, generous with the shrimp and meat. Add some salsa and you're all set! Friendly staff! read more

JV's Mexican Food - The surf and Surf N Turf burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Best bean and cheese burrito!! And great service :) this is definitely a favorite Mexican spot for quick bite

This is one of the better Mexican joints in the SD area for burritos. JV's Mexican Food (the marquee sign says JV's Taco Shop) is located in a corner suite of a tiny plaza of businesses in the Linda Vista neighborhood. Lately, the area has been congested because of construction on Morena Blvd. The parking lot is not very large either so be forewarned. I really like the late closing time of 11 pm on Wednesday to Sunday which is great for the night owls. Menu boards/sheets were posted in at least three different areas... behind the service counter, on a wall to the left of the counter, and on a pillar in between the two dining rooms which could hold about 50 customers combined. For a small kitchen, there was a plethora of offerings. One area I noticed was the price of the standard, one protein burritos which ranged between $9.45 and $11.20. For the portion size, the cost was a very good deal. Some of the bougie Mexican restaurants in town charge over $20 for their burritos which is wack. On the board of Super Specials was a list of about a dozen special burritos. I picked the Del Mar version which was made up of shrimp and fish with beans, lettuce, guacamole, cheese, and homemade tartar sauce. The length of this behemoth was close to a foot long. A worker brought a plate to my table along with squeeze bottles of red and green salsa. I cut the burrito in half to examine the ingredients stuffed inside. The fish was fried pieces while the shrimp was grilled. I consumed about half of the product before taking the rest home as leftovers. The flavors were sufficient that I didn't even apply either of the salsas. For my latest visit to JV's Mexican Food, the experience was more than four stars but not quite up to the highest level because of the ambiance. For variety and value though, this place is about as good as it gets for a non-chain Mexican spot. read more

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I should have taken the picture before I started devouring the crunchy Chipotle breakfast burrito. I have eaten just about everywhere and this place is legit!! Bomb dot Com. Can't wait to be in San Diego again so I can start trying everything on the menu. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Crunchy Chipotle breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good spot. Fairly priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Could tell it would hit when I walked in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's exactly what you think it is. Hit your burrito with some of their various salsas and condiments and enjoy. Food came out fast, despite a crowd. read more

Food was subpar at best pretty pricy for the quality that they offer would not recommend food is reheated or most likely not fresh [[HIGHLIGHT]]place is not the same as it was years ago[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place was hyped if so I guess I was expecting more than I got. It's good, but not go out of my way, good. Fresh ingredients, good portions. read more

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Great staff. Food literally came out in 2 minutes for 5 items. Their menu is so big they have so many different burritos. Food was amazing. And they double wrap their tacos too. read more

Best Mexican ever. Menu is so big. Couldn't recommend more, and service was sooo fast and great vibe.

Disappointing experience today. We've been coming to JV's for years because my mother-in-law loves it for quick Mexican food, and it's usually been a good experience, until today. The woman at the register was extremely snappy and impatient with us. When we asked for a fork, she responded with a nasty tone toward my mother-in-law. When I asked for a knife, I got an annoyed look like I was asking for a favor instead of basic utensils. What really left a bad taste was watching her immediately switch to being cheerful and friendly as soon as male customers stepped up. The contrast was obvious and uncomfortable. If the food is just "fine," then customer service really matters. And today it completely missed the mark. Customer service like this ruins the experience. Basic courtesy shouldn't depend on who's standing in front of you. read more

I was in San Diego for work once and stopped by because I was really hungry. I found this burrito place--the burritos were huge, with lots of meat, and the sauces were really good. read more

My family and I visited this place because of its high reviews. Those reviews must have been AI bought because the food was terrible! The Caldo de Res soup was too salty, the meat was so tough it couldn't be chewed, the vegetables were soggy, and the rice tasted old. Even the limes had no juice; they were so dry. read more

Best blue collar Mexican food place around. Huge portions and the food prices are from 2002 or something. They are so reasonable for these massive plates of amazing food that come out of the back. Service is fast and very friendly. Looks like a lot of locals and repeat customers. I loved my carne torta. Just the right proportions of beans, to greens, to meat to bread. Big squirt bottles of red and green salsa are brought to your table with your order to use at your discretion. My wife got the quesadilla and again, it was massive. I can't wait to come back. Not pretty and bougie. Just great food at a great price. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Out front - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Huge burritos from a local joint. I tried the bean and cheese burrito and the breakfast burrito grande. Bean and cheese burrito: surprisingly, this one ended up being the more massive burrito in terms of size. It is h e f t y. Lovely refried beans, melted cheese, and tortilla wrapped neatly and securely. An impressive feat and at a modest price. Breakfast Burrito Grande: slightly smaller than the bean and cheese. The items inside lacked texture in my opinion. The potatoes were mushy with 0 crisp, and the bacon also lacked crisp. The ingredients are overall pretty dry and bland, so you definitely need some salsa on this one. Mostly came here for the breakfast burrito, so I was disappointed in the result. My friend got the crispy chipotle breakfast burrito, and he said that one was good. I'll have to try that one next time! read more

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This is a great restaurant! As a San Diego native, the food is so authentic and affordable. The staff is also amazing. I've ordered here a few times and have always been pleased. I've also had extra items added if there is a wait. 12/10 read more

Burritos are a decent size and prices seem fine. Both burritos needed more guac and the meat wasn't great quality-- dry and salty. I want to try the pork verde burrito next time and pass on the carne asada. Hot sauces are good and service is very nice. My family has been coming here for 20+ years. I think you just have to find the right things on the menu. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I do not recommend others to eat here unless you want really really cheap food that does not taste good. I really thought this place was going to be delicious because of the reviews. Bread is old, rice is extremely salty, fish for fish tacos are store bought. As you can see in the menu options a place that has this many op tions is not able to produce fresh meals !! Also make sure you check your orders. I asked for separate fries and they added it to my son's plate when it was actually for my husband's. Honestly this really is such a simple mistake but the cashiers were so upset that I asked what happened to the fries. read more

JV's Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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