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    La Fachada

    4.2 (792 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    tacos de cabeza y tripitas
    Brenda D.

    La Fachada is one of those hole in the wall spots where the food is the star of the show. I like how it's tucked away from busy restaurant areas, and my favorite feature of theirs is that it closes late at night! which is rare for San Diego restaurant hours. Do not expect some fancy, watered down mexican food. This place is legit. So you won't find no sour cream, yellow cheese, fries in burritos, etc. I specifically go to La Fachada for tacos de tripitas and cabeza. Which are rare to find in taco shops and other big restaurant chains. They have the best agua frescas in the area, and I love having the option of getting radishes, cucumbers and pickled veggies, the way every taco spot in Mexico does. Love it here!

    Carnitas, Carne Asada, Cabeza, Lengua
    May-Lynn L.

    Some of the best tacos I've ever had in my life. La Fachada is a personal favorite of mine because their carnitas is so flavorful and has a great texture -- all of that goodness placed on a handmade to order tortilla. It's absolute heaven. The first time I came I tried a variety of meats. The carne asada, cabeza, and lengua. They were all delicious but the star of the plate was the carnitas. Ever since then that's the only thing I order here. The burritos are huge!! And packed with rice and meat definitely a good value entree. Parking can be difficult inside the lot during busy times since they have a limited number of spaces but there is some street parking nearby. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and all the times I've went I haven't had trouble finding a table. Overall if you want a hidden gem that isn't the typical famous tacos in San Diego, come here. It might just change your life because this place definitely changed mine.

    Kathleen N.

    Been here several times. Kept coming back for their tacos. Hands down, they have the best al pastor tacos. The other ones are good to try too! A big plus, their tacos are pretty affordable too!

    Carnitas tacos -- mostly.
    Leeza D.

    San Diego and tacos... that's always a goal because I feel like SD should have the best tacos in CA! La Fachada does not fail to support my thesis. The tacos are amazing, specifically the carnitas tacos. The tortilla is soft and steamy and tastes so homemade. The carnitas are crunchy on the outside and soft and melty on the inside - absolutely brilliant and the choice meat here is the carnitas. The condiments take it over the top. The service and ambiance is home style. They have outdoor and indoor seating. The parking lot has limited parking spaces but turnover is pretty fast. We've come off hours and have been fortunate to find parking easily.

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    Abel T.

    I came in after recycling at Time Recycling Center. I've eaten at this taco shop before, but I haven't written a review until now, so I'm doing it justice today. It stays open late and is conveniently located on Cesar Chavez Parkway. I highly recommend it. The food is great, and the owners are always there working. They are very nice people. I totally enjoy their food. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area or in downtown San Diego and craving some. This place is not very welcoming, but food is good .

    Dollyrose V.

    This is an updated review for this taco shop. Picture this New Year's Day, my cousin and I on the search for the morning after tacos. I used to love this place when I lived in downtown. Many times we would pull up and they had a grill out front with hot fresh meat, grilled onions and frijoles de oyo. It was very disappointing to see that the grill was shut down related to health department issues. Since my last review, it appears that the prices had gone up. There's a lot of rebirth and gentrification going on in these areas - which I suppose would is the shift of clientele. It still feels like a family Mexican restaurant though.

    Emily I.

    Wowza!! Came to Barrio Logan just for this place. Wanted to try an assortment of food so we got the Pollo Asado Mulita, Birria Gordita, and a California Burrito. I think the Gordita was good but the Birria a little bland. The carne asada though is delicious! And the agua fresca is to die for. Service was great and food was awesome. Highly recommend trying it out.

    both carne asada fries and chips
    Teaira L.

    the food was amazing and they were able to make me half carne asada fries half chips which a lot of locations don't do!! def my new favorite spot here in san diego

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    Anthony D.

    La Fachada is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall spot in Barrio Logan serving up a large selection of Mexican food. They have plenty of different meat options to choose from for many of their items. The tacos are simple and classic served on corn tortillas with onions and cilantro. They have both red and green salsas on the side as well. They also give complimentary cooked onions and peppers which I loved. Service was friendly and you can either eat outside or inside. Definitely get a gordita and a mulita! The gordita has like a fried empanada-esque shell where you cut through it and it's filled with meat. Topped with lettuce and cotija cheese this was sooo good. We got it with birria inside and I recommend getting a shredded type of meat since it paired really well together. The Mulita was also amazing! It's basically a 2 taco shells with meat inside and held together by melted cheese. Like a taco sandwich yummmm. We tried different meats for the tacos and all of them were great. Not necessarily the best tacos, but for the price and taste, they are definitely worth it. I would definitely come back if I'm looking for the no frills type of food La Fachada offers.

    Birria Gordita, birria taco, carnitas mulita, al pastor taco, carne asada taco, Lengua Taco
    Brianne C.

    Friendly service, great prices and amazing food! You can't ask for anything more. Things that I ate from our spread: Birria taco: so tender and juicy. Corn tortilla was perfect. Birria Gordita: my first time having a Gordita and I think it could be my favorite of the bunch. There was no extra room, it was packed with meat. Al pastor taco: I do love Al pastor, but I think it was overshadowed by some other things we had. The chips and salsa while you wait are everything you'd want and more. I had to push them out of arms reach after a little while. Jamaica juice was a great addition to the meal. I have been looking for a solid spot for Mexican food and I think I found it :)

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    Very authentic Mexican. But forgot to tell them on flour tortilla. Can taste the lard hehe

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    Great food, homemade tortillas, guacamole chips, the carnitas were the best, also chicken and carne asada/ very good prices

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    The food is always delicious! The service is fantastic! It's a great chill place to sit down and have scrumptious Mexican food!

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    Reliable late night spot. Consistent with their service and taste. A little expensive but it's open late so what can you do.

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    Quixote

    4.0
    (679 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    Loved it here. Things to note 1. Parking is bad so plan…read moreaccordingly and be prepared to walk a block or 2 to get to the restaurant 2. It is very dark in here. I had to take photos in night mode so it looks a lot brighter than it actually is. If you are going with someone older or who has trouble seeing in the dark, they are not gonna see anything lol 3. I heard reservations were required months out but i went in the same day. It was the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend around lunch time but they took walk ins left and right so maybe just dinner is what needs to be booked in advance? The decor was immaculate and everything that came out was delicious and it came out very fast. It is connected to the Lafayette hotel which has the jungle room, bowling alley, pool and multiple bars. You can easily spend the day here. Mmmm not if you have kids though. 10/10 recommend

    Very trendy, friendly, evocative dining experience! It's located inside the Lafayette Hotel, but…read morethere's also an outside entrance to the restaurant. Beware there's only street parking, no valet service (unless you're a hotel guest), so that can present a challenge. Reservations a MUST on weekends, especially with a group. Now for the food reviews. Everything we ordered was delicious from the squash blossom and smashed tuna tartare appetizers to the El Festin platter (made for groups) . Since the main dining area is kept dark for the dramatic gothic effect, it's tricky to rely on your sense of sight for the presentation of each of the dish. The highlight for me was the chili garlic shrimp tacos. So full of flavor! The only drawback is that many of their dishes are made with nuts. So if you have a nut allergy, which one of us in our group did, the menu was limiting. Overall, it's an incredible place for first timers and out-of- towners. I might return for a special celebration, but not repeatedly. Once is good enough experience, especially with so many other special dining options in our fine city.

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    Dramatic dining space!
    Dramatic dining space!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Cool and dramatic setting!

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    Coasterra

    Coasterra

    4.0
    (4k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    Delicious food, great view, and wonderful hospitality!…read more On our last evening in San Diego, we went to Coasterra to wrap up our vacation there. This restaurant came highly recommended by major Visit San Diego websites, and we felt we should give it a try. Located right next to the water, the restaurant offers expansive view of the harbor and the San Diego skyline. Sitting is about 50/50 indoor vs. outdoor, and we chose the indoor sitting as it tended to get colder in the evening. Parking is available out front, but we took Lyft there. We came in around Happy Hour, and we were able to score two appetizers for $11 each. We got fried calamari and fish cervice as appetizers. For entree, we had the fish tacos and scallops. Both of the appetizers were excellent, and the cervice was so light and flavorful. My husband loved his scallop entree, and the taste and presentation were original and outstanding. My fish taco was enjoyable as well. For dessert, we had fresh churro that was paired with ice cream, which was excellent as well. Our meal came to $143 with taxes, which was a very good value with the quality and services offered. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, which made us felt right at home. As for the ambiance, it felt modern and relaxed. There were diverse customers from locals, tourists, and business people. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and we will return.

    We discover a gem. Our server Case is a 10 star server in a 5 star rating system. The atmosphere…read morewas all of the 5 stars. The table side guacamole was all five stars. The main courses we ordered we not what our taste buds were looking for. The flan ( Yes, the flan ) was the best flan I have ever consumed. As dense as a cheese cake and coconut flavors of the islands. We lookd forward to giving the place another go because of the Service, the Atmosphere, and the guacamole. We hear happy hour on a week day is the best time to indulge.

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    Puesto at the Headquarters

    Puesto at the Headquarters

    4.1
    (5.6k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    The name might be Puesto but the food was PRESTO!!…read more Never been here before but I will ABSOLUTELY return in the future. From start to finish, everything was wonderful and I will NEVER forget my experience. We were met immediately with great service as well as continuing to receive it from every member of staff including our lovely server. Every other member that brought out our food & drinks was just as delightful. The weather was perfect to be seated outdoors in their patio, it matched the relaxing and enjoyable vibe we had. The food, I mean, the FOOD was undeniably delicious and full of flavor. I've literally never had a better taco anywhere else. The Al pastor was exceptionally juicy and tasteful and I'm so glad I went with my go to because it's a meal I'll never forget. The Agua Fresca were so refreshing too, sweet but not overly sweet, just the right balance. Overall, I have another new favorite when I come back out again.

    * catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date…read more Booked a big group dinner here as they had lots of spacious seating. We were split into two tables outside. Overall the experience was pretty underwhelming. The food was not very flavorful - it wasn't authentic Mexican food or even good California fusion Mexican food. There are so many better Mexican restaurants in San Diego, it was disappointing to have wasted a meal here. I believe it's a chain so not sure if the other locations are better as I've only tried this one.

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    Ribeye Taco
    Puesto at the Headquarters
    Puesto at the Headquarters

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