Saw an instagram review and wanted to check out this place. I had the California burrito and it was…read morereally good, one of my favorites so far. The service was quick and friendly. The ambience is your typical home-in-the-wall kind of place...clean, comfortable, but minimalist. I'd rather go to a place like this where the primary focus is the food.

I've always come to this restaurant because the food is good…read more However, on certain nights they say they only accept cash, and I had a concerning experience: I was charged $60 in cash, but when I asked for a receipt, the total showed $48. Tonight, the same employee again said it was cash only and that the machine was down when I asked why this happens on certain nights. However, he later proceeded to let me pay with a card, which made the situation feel inconsistent and unclear. I recommend being cautious and double-checking your total, especially if paying in cash. Siempre he venido a este restaurante porque la comida es buena. Sin embargo, en ciertas noches dicen que solo aceptan efectivo, y tuve una experiencia preocupante: me cobraron $60 en efectivo, pero cuando pedí el recibo, el total era $48. Hoy, el mismo empleado volvió a decir que solo aceptaban efectivo y que la máquina no funcionaba cuando le pregunté por qué en algunas noches es así. Sin embargo, después me permitió pagar con tarjeta, lo cual hizo que la situación se sintiera inconsistente y poco clara. Recomiendo tener precaución y revisar bien su cuenta, especialmente si pagan en efectivo.

This is the OG location and the ONLY TEG's location I would recommend going to if you are going to…read morego to TEGs. Lines for the al pastor / adobada are always long, but worth it in my opinion. Lines for other food items are usually not as long, but can be at peak hours (closer to midnight). Its one of those places where you go to get your food first and then you go to the cashier in the corner to pay for it. Seating is something you have to fight for // get yourself, so during peak times it can be rough because a LOT of people will steal seats before even having their food, and then they will sit there for 30-40 minutes before even getting their food // eating (so that kind of sucks -- but thats not something the restaurant has ever handled, people just kind of suck in the big 2026, back when I went in 2016-2017 people were more respectful, but times have changed I guess)

Iconic, but overrated. Mediocre tacos San Diegans always recommend. To be clear they're not bad,…read morethere's just much better taco/mexican places. Try it once bc it's the thing to do when in SD, but only this location. Gaslamp location somehow worse unless you're blasted. Their adobada is probably their best meat. Al pastor was ok but surprisingly lacking in flavor. Carne Asada was all smoke, overwhelming smoke taste and not in a good way. Service was quick with their unique ordering system. They keep the ambiance simple with decently clean tables which is nice considering the large crowds they deal with.

I have to say, this place is a hidden gem! My daughter and I were out thinking of where to grab a…read morebite when we came across this place on yelp and while checking reviews, I said we HAVE to try it. I'm so glad we did because it did not disappoint. The space was super clean with a chill, welcoming ambiance, and the cashier was honestly the sweetest. If the owner happens to read this, please give this girl a raise! She was hustling the whole time while keeping such a positive attitude, super respectful, incredibly kind, and very patient. She was the sweetest I have to say! The food was fresh and perfectly portioned. This is definitely going to be my go-to spot from now on. And I have to mention the flan, it was *chef's kiss*!

To the owner of this establishment Good food? Yes…read moreGood quality? Yes Good workers? Yes Good cooks? Yes Do they not deserve air conditioning? I walked into your business and it felt like an oven. If the AC breaks down please do something about it. For your workers. For your customers. It's the middle of summer. I can't stress this enough. Fix it.

By far thee BEST fresas con crema in San Diego county!!!! AKA strawberries and cream! We always try…read morethe strawberries and cream anywhere we go if it's on menu and nothing compares! I don't know what's in that secret recipe but I do know there's LOVE and cinnamon in it and that might be what everybody else is missing.

Service is 10/10. Clamato cup was good, 10. But the carne asada tacos were too greasy, the meat had…read moretoo much fat on it, & it wasn't seasoned. But will still go back for the great service and Clamato cup

1000% awesome sauce !! We are back in San Diego for comic…read morecon. And checked into our hotel. Let's get tacos. We had the asada, suadero, carnaza campechano and lengua . All of the were great but the suadero tacos and Campechano were my favorite. They bring you a big salsa display also I love the peanut salsa OMG!!! Come get yours asap!!!

Finally came in to try the taco place brought to San Diego by Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez. This…read moreplace is always busy, I went on a Saturday around 4pm and there was a line of about 10 people waiting to be seated and very table was taken in the inside. I took my tacos to go so can't speak to the table service. However since I was traveling back to North County the tacos held up well, as I asked for all veggies and salsa on the side. The to go service is easy there is a small register by the kitchen where someone takes your order. Ordered the al pastor and asada tacos. My favorite was the asada, the meat was tender and perfectly cooked and you get a decent amount of meat inside each taco. Once the veggies and salsa were added, they were oh so good. The al pastor thought the meat was dry almost like it had been sitting under the heat lamp or grill for too long. Overall good experience and good tacos. Will need to be back to other options and their dine in experience. I tried their green and red spicy salsa and both had a good kick. Minus 1 start due to their parking lot, it's so narrow and always busy, so you either need to wait until someone leaves and then maneuver your car back and forth several times to attempt to park.

The Baja Tacos ARE AMAZING! My sister and I had the best fish tacos EVER: the fish was peefectly…read morefried; the cabbage and salsa fesca were fresh (as were the limes); and the house made tortilla chips are perfectly salted and perfectly delicious. This was our 1st visit, but we'll be back sooner than later! The service is superb! Cecilia greeted and histef us like royalty: she is warm, friendly and professional. She explained the menu, Su-Th Specials, and the live music and dance nights! NO need to cross the border; just head to Lemon Grove. The venue is clean, well-lighted, open and has abundant (indoor and outdoor) seating.

An amazing gem of a mariscos restaurant! Such a fun place to hang out with friends and love the…read moreentertainment! The staff is efficient, warm and attentive. Whenever I'm in SD I always go by for something new and creative seafood.

I'm rating them five stars for their pollo asado tacos, which are really good. At first glance an…read moreorder of two looks like it might not be enough, until you pick one up. The tortilla can't hold the generous helping of chicken, which has a great flavor. By the time I finished the second one, and all of the chicken, onion and cilantro that spilled from the tacos, I was full. (I'm a senior citizen and I eat less now than I used to, so YMMV). I like their chicken tacos a lot better than Sombrero's chicken taco a la plancha, which has been my go to for lunch for years. That said, my wife prefers the California burrito at Sombrero, since the one from Chuy's had more fries than meat. The pollo asado quesadilla was very filling and very tasty (plenty of meat). Chuy's is right next door to Funky Burgers, and given the fresh food aspect of Chuy's offerings, I'd say Chuy's is probably better for you.

Chuy Taqueria y Burrito is a solid local spot for Mexican food with plenty of options on the menu…read more The food is flavorful, portions are generous, and everything came out fresh. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was casual, making it an easy place to stop for a quick meal. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving tacos, burritos, or a satisfying Mexican-style meal.

I recently came to La Mesa for a record store event across the street and I saw this taco…read morerestaurant. I decided to come for some food and drinks while I wait. The corn got my attention right away! I thought it was fairly priced at $5. It was pretty good but I wish they would've added more of the ingredients, there was missing some. The taco was okay. Unfortunately they ran out of agua fresca so I got a soda and I like that it was all glass soda bottles. They have bathrooms in the establishment which is always a plus!

I stopped at this city Taco location in La Mesa on a Saturday night. We ordered the chips &…read moreguacamole, quesabirria taco, the big papa taco, surf & turf taco, sd carne asada taco. We liked all our choices. I'd say the surf & turf was the favorite. This location is small but they also gave outdoor seating available. It was surprisingly not busy when we arrived. They have a salsa bar with lots of choices. I'll be back.