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    La Bufadora Baja Grill Mission Grove

    4.0 (404 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Asada and pastor tacos
    Shawn M.

    2 stars just because it's edible. But I'm rating it because I've eaten too many tacos in my life to give this type of review. The tacos are mediocre at best. Asada just taste like plain beef, pastor is chicken and lacks any flavor, tortilla was a yellow corn which does not mix well with their meat selection. The fish taco was the only thing that tasted good but it was the smallest fish taco I've ever seen. 4.50 for the tiniest fish taco is not worth it compared to other fish taco places. I won't be back. And if you are looking for great tacos, this place is NOT IT.

    Brought my sister here a couple days ago love the Carne fries came back and got the half order, but barely any Asada on the fries at all.

    Baja Fish Taco
    Edbert S.

    Pretty good fish tacos in the area! We liked how crispy and hot the fish was. The place seems to be more popular in the plaza area and for a reason. I also liked how they also give a huge slab of a jalapeno with it. Though I do wish they had some kind of white sauce to go with it. The people working behind the counter were super nice as well. The interior was a bit like a hole in a wall, but there was plenty of seating inside. We will definitely be back!

    Maricela G.

    To be exact i was here April 3 2026 at8:43 pm for a Friday on a fish Friday u would think they would have 2 cashiers taking orders but they only had 1 girl to be exact her name is Nataly she had to deal with taking all orders handing out 3rd party delivery and also complains mean while they had 3 cooks. Ohhh and to top it off you see a homeless guy picking up all their sauce bottles and their round trays from the dining area taking them To the front counter helping the poor girl out.

    Grilled fish tacos 7/10
    Monika B.

    Came as a party of four around 11 on a Friday. There was plenty of seating. The restaurant was clean, and busy enough for an early lunch. We each ordered separately. The staff were friendly and helped answer my questions. I ordered two grilled fish tacos. They came out in about 15 minutes. A little slow, but we weren't in a rush. They came with a pack of green salsa and a pack of red salsa. It also came with a large fresh lightly fried in oil or grilled jalapeño. I liked the red salsa better than the green, it had more flavor. The fish tacos themselves were fresh. I would say standard at best. I also ordered the horchata. I am not sure if it was a powder or if it was housemade; there was no grit!

    Battered shrimp taco
    Michelle V.

    Sleepy town center. I had lunch here with my toddler and husband around noon time. Pretty empty aside from one table occupied in the front. Clean interior and lots of indoor and outdoor patio seating. Didn't use their restroom so can't comment on that. Cashier was friendly and patient with us while we reviewed their menu. Ordered three Baja style battered fish tacos, one birria taco (not street one because those are smaller sized), one potato taco, and one quesadilla (for the toddler). Also ordered a large piña agua fresca which was given right there after paying. Our order was called less than 10 minutes later. We dined in the outside patio that has umbrella covers. The first thing we noticed were the chiles are different. We got green chiles instead of the yellow ones with lemon pepper like the Perris location. The green ones also had a bit of heat to them like the yellow ones but we still prefer the yellow. All tacos came with fresh pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and green/red salsa. The quesadilla also came with a grilled green pepper and small container of sour cream. Another thing is the taco batter seemed saltier here. Even the quesadilla had residual bit of saltiness too. The piña agua fresca was refreshing which helped chase down the spicy chile and saltiness. If we are in the area again, we may try them again. Overall, the La Bufadora taco truck in San Bernardino and the Perris are our favorite spots due to their consistency.

    Baja Fish Taco
    Francesca F.

    I love the breaded fish tacos so much. Theyre crunchy on the outside and milky smooth on the inside. They changed their jalapeno but I still like it as well. The flavor of it is delicious. They are so filling and I struggled to finish the fourth one but I devoured it at the end! Although there is not much seating, there tends to be enough people coming and going so its not hard to sit down. The cashiers are always nice and accommodating.

    Shrimp Ceviche ToGo
    Dominique Z.

    Really fresh & cold ceviche!! Just what we were looking for and extremely tasty. Plenty of shrimp, veggies & spices throughout. Also really delicious street tacos too with a very authentic Mexican taste. The staff was super helpful in discussing the menu and a very clean indoor seating throughout. Also the AC was bumping!

    Breaded Fish Taco
    Gris G.

    Wow this place is starting to get expensive! We're a family of 3 and we usually come for fish tacos. Crazy at each battered fish taco coast $4.10 now but yet it always lacks the house sauce they add on it. Careful when dining in my daughter got scratched from the corner of the chair that has metal exposed that poses a potential risk for injury!

    Baja nachos! They look great! I LOVE great presentation and good positions when it comes to a take out meal!
    Sheilah M.

    Fresh shrimp, perfect avocado, deliciously chilled and flavorful, packed with perfectly cooked shrimp! Perfection, every time I order it!

    Baja Fish Taco
    Jeremy S.

    Pretty solid spot for some tacos in the mission grove area! Convenient location with indoor and outdoor seating. They're known for their fish tacos which were great and their Al Pastor tacos are not bad either. Recommend this spot for a quick bite!

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    3 months ago

    Food was great had the mini tostadas. I'm trying the fish tacos next. Quick service & friendly. Outside seating was nice & clean

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    Love their Baja fish tacos and potato tacos! Beans and rice are excellent. A go-to for our family

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    We love this place at work!!!!! Whenever we get a chance to choose where to grab lunch best believe it will be from here!!! We

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    6 months ago

    The fish tacos are soooo small. Smaller than any other spot that serves fish tacos. Potato tacos are ON POINT! Yum! Soooo good. Get them.

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    Friendly staff. Nice and clean eating area. I had the chile relleno burrito...excellent. I'm going back for sure.

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    Fast service and great food. My 2 favorite items on the menu are the potato tacos and the Chile Relleno Burrito.

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    Favorite fish tacos in the area. Shrimp tacos are god as well. They are fast with service and you can order online and just pick up.

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    Great food. Picturesque presentation of food. Restuarant is always clean with friendly staff.

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    They been messing up on orders and charge you for everything you ask for and will load your tacos up with lettuce and cabbage.

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    I'm usually a little hesitant about going out for Mexican food because I cook a lot of it at home,…read moreso I'm harder to impress... But I'm glad we chose Ay Mi Pa for my friend's graduation celebration. We came around 6-7 PM on a Saturday and surprisingly there wasn't much of a dinner rush yet. The place is huge with lively music and definitely gives more bar/club vibes as the night goes on. The aguachile was really good and flavorful. We also tried the espresso martini, which was a little too bitter for me. I ordered the Spicy Soltera and they accidentally brought me a different drink first. They let me keep that one and still brought out the correct drink, which was nice of them. And wow... definitely one of the spiciest drinks I've ever had. But I can't really complain when "spicy" is literally in the name. We chose the Jefe Skillet. It's massive and could easily feed three people. All the meats were really flavorful, the guacamole was great, and even the complimentary chips and salsa were good. The rice and beans were pretty average, but everything else made up for it. Overall, great food, huge portions, and a really fun atmosphere for a celebration. 8.5/10

    Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday and the place quickly began to fill up with groups celebrating…read morebirthdays. Very spacious location, decor has you feeling like you're in Cancun, really good setup. Music is BLASTING, there's a Dj and large screen playing music videos and the music selection when I was there was on point! 5/5 for the vibes! We started off with a mimosa, standard drunk so nothing out of this world about it. Chips and salsa were brought out for the table and both were really good! Chips were warm and made in-house so they were perfect. Salsa was a pico de gallo finely chopped. For my main course I ordered the huevos rancheros and that was a 3/5. Overall flavor was good I will say but the dish was a little cold upon the first bite. Loaded with sour cream and salsa, it was a little too much. The dish came with asada (steak) inside and the meat was really chewy and only a few pieces of it. I was too thrown off by the food being slightly cold but otherwise, it wasn't terrible. Very modern take on Mexican food. Service was quick and our waiter, Jose was super nice! No complaints there whatsoever. This place is definitely more for the vibe itself. Good spot to grab some appetizers or a quick small bite, or just drinks themselves. Overall, 3.8 stars from me!

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    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

    Terrible customer service and a menu that doesn't explain their own rules…read more We ordered the potato tacos and asked if they could be made hard shell. The woman helping us immediately gave us attitude and said they "can't" do that because the potato tacos are premade. That explanation made even less sense once the food came out. My girlfriend's potato tacos were served flat/open, while my dad's meat tacos came out hot in hard shells. So they clearly have hard shells and are actively serving them--we were simply asking for potato instead of meat in one. And nowhere on the menu does it explain that this isn't possible. In fact, the menu specifically labels other items "2 SOFT TACOS" and "2 HARD SHELL TACOS," while the potato option simply says "2 TACOS." It doesn't say soft, doesn't say they're premade, and doesn't say hard shell isn't an option. If there's some legitimate kitchen reason they can't put potato in a hard shell, that's fine. Just explain it politely and put it on the menu. Instead, the woman acted like we were asking for something completely ridiculous and was unnecessarily rude about a very simple request. Customers shouldn't be expected to know your kitchen's unwritten rules and then get an attitude for asking a question your own menu doesn't answer. Fix the menu or fix the attitude. Preferably both. We definitely won't be coming back

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