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    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ceviche
    Jack C.

    Best fish tacos in SD!! Specials are the best deal out there. Soup is excellent! Parking is easy and service quick and friendly!

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    Anthea S.

    So I don't even like fish, but I'm pregnant and was craving fish tacos. My husband was like we gotta go here. I fell in love! We came back like 6 times in two weeks. Twice in one day the first day I tried them! The cashier is so friendly as well! She remembers us now. Will definitely be back

    Monday special- fish taco and shrimp taco
    Megan Y.

    Really solid fish tacos at such an affordable price! We came here on a brief layover in SD, around 3 pm on a Monday (holiday) and it was still totally packed. Staff is all super sweet and welcoming. We both got the Monday special, which is a fried fish and fried shrimp taco. You get a free cup of soup with each, and we really enjoyed it! It takes a bit for the food to come out but they are a small team handling a ton of orders so we had no issue waiting and appreciated the tents to provide some shade. The sauces are all delicious, and I love that they labeled the caps with spice levels because I never know if the salsa verde will be mild or burn a hole in my stomach. Will definitely be back!

    Taco heaven looks this!
    Phil J.

    Go back 14 years and search the 5-star reviews for Kiko's Place and you'll find my glowing comments. I was working in San Diego for about a year back then. Early on, I discovered Kiko's food truck, located in the parking lot of the Texas Street liquor store, and it became my go-to place for lunch and sometimes dinner. The spicy fish tacos were my jam! I returned to Utah raving about Kiko's spicy fish tacos. Every person I met who was headed to SD received my recommendation. A few years ago, I returned to SD expecting to find Kiko's there on Texas Street. They were gone! I thought I had lost them forever. On my trip to SD this week, I checked Yelp and found their Mission Valley location. I made a beeline to the location and was so happy to see Dulce taking orders, just like the old times. I ordered a spicy fish taco and a garlic fish taco. The habanero salsa had the same great kick. The food was as amazing as I remembered. They still offered a complementary cup of fish soup while they prepared my tacos. If you are ever traveling near San Diego, check out Kiko's. You won't be disappointed!

    Winnie G.

    Imagine my surprise when I was looking for Kiko's and XE Enterprise Group pop up in its place. Ever since discovering this at their original location across from Del Taco, I've been stopping by Kiko's whenever I get a chance to be in town. Personally, it's hard for me to compare Kiko's and Oscars since I like different things from them. But Kiko's has fantastic daily special which is always a steal! You can never go wrong with their fish taco and chingon (steak and shrimp) - so think surf and turf. I'm a little sensitive to spicy, but it does have a little heat to it. They have been updating/consolidating their menus the last few times I went, not in the sense that they're getting rid of food but less and less words and descriptions of what each item is. I had to look up previous Yelp reviews to see what certain tacos were. It's been a while, but their ceviche is pretty fire and a massive portion! It's also part of the daily specials if you want to come on a Tues, Wed, or Thurs for a shot! Tuesday is my favorite special since you can get 3 fish tacos for 9.99 where as a regular fish taco runs you 6.99 each! The portions are massive so they do match the price! Everything is made to order, so you can count on it being fresh. They always offer you their fish stew while you wait for your order. They take both card and cash, but cash is always king here. You can pack your limes and salsas while you wait for your order. They do have a few small standing tables for eating on site under canopies or take it to go and eat in your car. There's typically street parking behind the food truck!

    Arlene G.

    Finally got to stop by and try their food. I wish I stopped sooner. Delicious and flavorful. We ordered the medium shrimp cocktail, and a fish taco. The fish taco was packed and the tortilla did its part and didn't breakdown. The shrimp cocktail was perfect shrimp and veggies ratio. It was spicy and in a perfect cocktail. Ate my food too fast didn't even take a picture. We stopped by the food truck, service was quick and no issues. They have stand up tables if you choose to eat there. Can't wait to try their downtown location

    Menu October 2025
    Tova L.

    After all of the hype, I had to try the original Kikos. While I think these tacos are okay, I wouldn't put them at the top of my "best tacos" or "best seafood tacos" in SD list. I probably won't return either. I ordered the OG fish and shrimp tacos. The fish was cooked well, but I felt both tacos were bland. The shrimp was slightly overcooked, and both proteins had a lot of excess breading. The tortillas and toppings were also just okay. The prices were outrageous given what you can get elsewhere and the size of the portions. If you're looking for great seafood tacos, I highly recommend going to La Sinaloense, Mar y Tierra, or El Prieto instead. I promise you won't be disappointed.

    Fish Taco
    Salma C.

    Been wanting to come here for a while after hearing Kiko's has some of the best fish tacos in San Diego! It's located on the side of the road-thankfully, it was easy to find parking. I came on a Tuesday and got their special which included 1 fish taco, 1 shrimp taco, and the broth. In addition to this, I also tried the fish ceviche. Service was quick and there's a salsa bar on the side to pour your desired salsas. It was actually my first time trying ceviche and I liked it! Healthy, high protein, and flavorful! I also enjoyed the shrimp and fish tacos! The green cilantro and orangey chipotle salsas really compliment the seafood. The broth is good too- just a tad bit salty to my liking. Overall, I enjoyed the food! Got to satisfy my fish taco cravings. I'll admit, I had higher expectations for how the fish and shrimp tacos would taste, but it was not bad! Good place to check out to try Mexican seafood dishes!

    2 OG fish taco and Spicy Octopus taco on the top
    Brian M.

    This has been my go-to spot for fish tacos for years now. The quality is consistently fresh and flavorful--never disappoints. There has been a recent menu change, and with it, a noticeable price increase. The OG fish taco is now $5.99 (used to be $3.50 in 2024), which is a bit of a jump. That said, they still deliver on taste and portion. The octopus taco is $10, which sounds steep, but to be fair--it's loaded with octopus and definitely worth trying if you're a fan. Even with the price hike, I still recommend this place.

    Fish tacos
    Vivian T.

    My favorite fish taco spot in San Diego! I love coming on Taco Tuesdays for their 3 ginormous fish tacos. It takes a bit to prepare the food, but the fish is freshly battered and fried. The cabbage and salsas also are very fresh. I recommend getting the orange chipotle sauce.

    Alexis B.

    Finally decided to give this spot a try after years of hearing about this spot. I got the ceviche and fish tacos. The ceviche was solid but I can confidently say these have been the best fish tacos I've had in San Diego so far.

    Kim T.

    The tacos here are great!! I tried their shrimp and fish tacos and enjoyed them so much! Love all the sides and salsas provided. The problem I had was with their shrimp ceviche. Upon opening the box, I saw the shrimp was still gray (completely raw). Ceviche is one of my favorite dishes and I'm very familiar with it. I get that it's cooked in the acid of lime juice, but the flavor of this ceviche was very light in regards to the acid amount. And the texture was just completely off. It was slimey and left a residue in my mouth. The ceviche made the meal horrible. I tossed the whole thing after one bite. I'm not sure if this is a one off situation bc photos of the ceviche from other ppl do not look the same way mine did. I would recommend the tacos but def don't recommend the shrimp ceviche.

    OG fish taco w/ fish consumme
    Anthony T.

    New updated menu! Staff member said they were losing money on the old menu so they had to make some changes. The quality of the food is still pretty good, but I believe it's a little bit more pricey than what it used to be. Overall, I will still come here whenever I'm in the area to eat their fish tacos.

    Og Fish Taco & Shrimp Ceviche

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    They have the best fish tacos in San Diego, hands-down they have great fish tacos there,,, they just opened up their store too off of Midway

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    Ask the Community - Kikos place

    What type of fish is used in their fish taco? Usually people disclose it but don't see it mentioned anywhere.

    We use White Seabass or angelito or curvina

    What kind of fish do they use for their tacos?

    Probably swai

    Is there two of these trucks on Friars road -- is this the same as Kiko's seafood lunch truck?

    Yeah, funny, they're both in liquor store parking lots. One is off Friars at Mission Center Rd. The other Friars and Via Las Cumbres.

    What's the taco tuesday deals?

    3 OG Fish Tacos for $5

    Hi! Who can I speak to about coming for my wedding to set up a food truck?

    Call and talk to the staff. They will set up catering.

    Hi! How can I reach you if I want you at my wedding?

    Call the number listed. The owner is often there or the staff can help set up scheduling for catering.

    It looks like they moved from the original location on Texas. There is a truck there now that says Kikos. Anyone know if it's the same owner?

    The original truck it’s in mission valley. Texas has a different owner.

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    This food truck came to my work a couple weeks ago and honestly I wasn't a fan…read more I ordered a marinara pasta vegan style with a salad and it was meh. The salad wasn't anything special. The pasta ended up being overcooked which sucked. No one likes over cooked pasta. Also the sauce didn't exactly coat the pasta. It basically was pasta swimming in sauce but when you picked up a piece of pasta there was no sauce on it. I feel like this business has potential and prob didn't make great food since there were a lot of ppl ordering, but who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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