My mom was visiting from Louisiana and really wanted to try some Mexican food, so we stopped in and…read morewow, what a great experience. The customer service was outstanding. My mom got a little confused and mixed up her order, and the gentleman at the front was so gracious, patient, and incredibly kind. And the food... omg. Truly the best Mexican food I've ever had, and the prices were very reasonable. We were both so impressed. Can't wait to go back!

So I can tell theres a whole new updated place. Great service and delicious food. The presentation…read morewas good too in a little basket, just with the service itself made me want to come back. Ordered the fish tacos that were a hit and some birria. Everything came with its own consomé . Great please to try

food is authentic Mexican their breakfast is . shout out to IVAN he's one of the servers , his…read moreservice is above standard. his type of service I would expect that at a Michelin restaurant.

My friend and I walked past this outdoor patio and it just looked like the perfect little spot near…read morethe beach to enjoy a mimosa. We decided to stop in, and to our pleasant surprise the mimosa was only $8 and consisted of a mini bottle of JJ sparkling wine. Sitting there, feeling the ocean breeze, and soaking up the sunshine while sipping what tasted like freshly squeezed orange juice, was the perfect way to catch up with a friend. At first, the service was a bit slow, but we did notice there were quite a few tables with patrons and only one server. We didn't mind it since we were only there for the mimosas and were not in a rush. Our server, Elena, was truly wonderful. She took care of us and even brought over some chips and salsa. I am usually not a big chips and salsa person, but I have to say that I am still thinking about them and how fresh and delicious they were. We will definitely be returning to actually try the food!

The food was absolutely bomb and the lady at register was super nice! I got the carne asada burrito…read moreand it was massive. Will definitely be coming back

Pretty good. I was…read moresurprised by the giant flour tortilla. Normally, I expect a few individual wraps, but this was in one big hot wrap, like a jumbo burrito size. Rice, beans, veggie, and salsa were all on point. Steak had a great texture while the flavor was good, but could've been stronger. I got three salsa hot sauces, a brown-ish more BBQ like one, a green tomatillo-ish one, and a red more spicy one. Although, I thought even the red one wasn't really that spicy. I was hungry and forgot to take pictures....expert of the pineapple drink, which is also delicious.

Have had this saved on my yelp for a while now. Was not able to try it last time in the area. Was…read moreable to try it this time. We had the adobada, Asada, tripas, tacos and mulita. The adobada and tripas were very tasty! Friendly staff. Fast service. $2.95 tacos! Will definitely be back!.

I am BAFFLED by the amount of positive reviews this place has. Please do not trust those, like I,…read morefoolishly, did. I ordered the Small Taco Pack, which includes salsa, limes, grilled onions, grilled yellow peppers and 10 tacos. Here's what I got: NO cebollitas, NO chiles gueros, 4 salsas, THREE (3) (dry) limes for TEN (10) tacos, 7 dry tacos, and 3 carnitas tacos that were the saving grace and reason i'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. To go into detail for each taco I tried: *Asada = dry, bland *Adobada = dry, bland *Cabeza = disappointing * Birria = driest birria I've ever had! *Carnitas = good taco! Service was just bare minimum. The inside was cleanly, with plenty of seating. Prices have definitely spiked A LOT in the past year, just from looking at past yelp reviews, and it's kind of unbelievable to pay such high prices for such low quality. I would definitely NOT recommend this place. You want a solid recommendation? New taco stand off Highland and 18th St in National City.

We have been going to this place when it was Las Ponchos in the 70s and 80s till early 90s when it…read morechanged to Don Ponchos. Back in the 70s you got 6 rolled tacos for a dollar. We miss those days. We left IB in the early 90s but every time we visit including the 2 weeks we've been here now for a college graduation, we've gone there three times and it's 25 minutes away from us. We get our food, eat it in the car, and then we go out the strand through Coronado and over the bridge back to the RV park we are staying. This place does not get the love it deserves. The food is always hot, fresh, and the workers are very, very nice.

Can't believe how many people call this place "Don Poncho's." I love correcting them…read more BUT ANYWAYS..... Food is always great, even as breakfast the next morning. Those that were eating their food there was enjoying the outdoor dining. My son and I enjoyed socializing with a few locals, some were new to the area (where I was born and raised). This place is ALWAYS a must visit.

Tacos El Gordo hits right every time! If you're a foodie you know that's this is the spot. This is…read moreby far the best location to get authentic TJ tacos. The Carne Asada Taco has a smoky beef flavor, and the quesadilla with corn tortilla has that seared cheese effect that you can only get with Oaxaca cheese, which is like a Mexican Mozzarella. I highly recommend pairing a quesadilla with your tacos. You can order it from any line. I've been going to Tacos El Gordo for almost 25 years now and it is still legit! This place is a San Diego staple that is true to home, and if you're not from San Diego, don't leave without trying it out!

Went to SD this past weekend and went twice in a row because their cabeza and carne asada tacos and…read moreplain quesadillas were so good! The tacos were around $4 which is pretty average but I thought their tacos were a bit bigger than average and had a good amount of meat. I usually can do two bites at other taco places but I have to take three bites here lol. The cabeza tacos were so tender and the carne asada tacos had a nice smoking taste to them. I also like how they came with a good amount of guac and you can also get a side or extra guac if you want more which was very nice of them. The plain quesadillas are simple but something about it was taste soo good, might be the cheese that they use and their handmade tortilla. I'm not too fan of their ordering system as there are around 5-7 different lines depending on what item/meat you want. If you want carne asada, you have to line up and then you have to line up at another line if you want another type of meat. Some lines are longer than others so I feel like my food gets cold by the time I get my second order and then I have to line up to pay. Both times I came, I came around 10-11pm and they ran out of the green sauce. They have a parking lot in the back so I prefer this location than the one at gaslamp.

Fantastic Mexican spot! Don't let the unusual cuts scare you, everything is had was delicious…read more We ordered the head meat, cheek, tongue, lips, tripas, al pastor, and asada tacos along with the chicharron de queso and the head soup. I love soups, and this was definitely a hit. Tender meat with a deep beefy aroma, devoured it even on a hot summer day. Of the tacos, I especially liked the lips and cheeks. Will be back to try other unusual cuts in the future.

Tender flavorful head and cheek tacos on soft corn tortillas are recommended here by the friendly…read moreand welcoming staff. I took my order to go, though there's plenty of indoor tables available in the festive, casual sit down space with TVs to view the World Cup matches.

Taco City is now Quiero. Same delicious food with an expanded menu. The Chicali and fish tacos…read moreare so good! Grab a Hess brew and make it a day at IB Service was awesome! Thanks Sonja

Quiero Taco has moved into City Taco's location at Mike Hess Brewing. Although City Tacos and…read moreQuiero Tacos are of from the same family, the difference is that Quiero Tacos offers breakfast, as City Tacos does not. That being said, I ordered a pair of sunshine tacos with their eggs scrambled. The tacos came with delicious re-fried chorizo beans, pico de gallo, house-made red salsa, and garnished with a sliver of fresh avocado at $3.50 a piece. The tacos were delicious. I liked that the corn tortillas had that wet appearance from adding a touch of oil to the hot griddle. The eggs were very well scrambled and seasoned, but what really shined were the beans. They were outstanding. The pico was fresh and tasty, and the house red salsa was very tasty and provided a medium heat. I a little more or larger slice of avocado would be nice. Sophia and Frida were both very nice. Sophia was super welcoming and helpful, and Frida was full of smiles. I love happy service and great food.

best food you will ever tast in california!…read more very family restaurant friendly and great employees! large dinning area with plenty of room and very friendly staff! best regards and have a nice life to all!

This place has great food and salsas add a lot of flavor! I got the mulitas and tacos de adobada.read more

We spent a few wonderful days on Coronado Island, and after experiencing some disappointing…read morecustomer service at a Mexican restaurant down the street, Miguel's Cocina was such a blessing! From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server brought us water right away and kept our glasses filled without us even having to ask. The food was absolutely delicious--authentic, flavorful, and plentiful! The chips, salsa, and cheese dip were fresh and generous, and everything we ordered was so good that we even had enough leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Thank you, Miguel's Cocina, for the wonderful food and exceptional service! We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!

I have been coming here since I was born and the food is always great. Always comes out hot and…read morefast. They recently updated their patio. I'm nostalgic and miss the old one with the trees but the new one looks clean and modern. Maybe they will add some plant life to mix the old with the new. Our server Andres has been there 13 years and he was funny and kind and was great with our 7 year old son. Miguels is a must for every Coronado trip.