This place checks all the boxes: delicious food, outstanding service, and a comfortable, clean…read moresetting with beautiful ocean views. It's my absolute favorite spot for tacos. The food is consistently delicious, with top-quality meats, fresh ingredients, and incredible flavors. I've tried nearly every taco on the menu, and every one has been excellent. Conveniently located on the corner of 12th Street in Del Mar, this is a place I find myself coming back to again and again. If you're looking for great tacos, give them a try. You won't regret it!

How to lose a good customer, here you go. I was in Del Mar…read moremeeting a friend and she had lunch today at Salt + Lime. She told me the waiter Omar told her that the girl with the spots in her skin (me) left without paying on May 14th when we were celebrating her birthday and that he was informing her just to let me know that probably they won't let me enter in the restaurant anymore. Well, this is absolutely ridiculous, so NOT true and so insulting. We were celebrating the birthday of that precise friend that told me this and another friend and I told the waiter Alejandro F that we will pay separately for our consumptions and whatever my friend ordered and then whoever was coming to the party later on will pay in whatever way they want. So we clarified we were going to pay separately and then I had to leave early and told Alejandro that my friend will pay for us as we informed to start with. Later that night I asked my friend what was my part and paid her my part. End of story. Now, not only they accuse me but when I talked to the manager over the phone (Omar put me in touch with him) this manager told me he was told and was not accusing me but the group. Well, manager, so your math, I showed the ticket that my friend sent me with the portion we paid and you should train your staff to make sure all the money due is paid at the end of the dinner and not false accusing someone a month later. I have never been so embarrassed in my life and apparently there were $80 missing which is anyways a ridiculous amount considering the many people with have been mentioning this place to and the good word we have put about the music and cozy ambiance. This is not the way to treat customers. No apologies, no maybe is OUR misunderstanding due to OUR bad management and our inabilility to do the math. Please change attitude and processes and stop accusing people of something they haven't done.

The fish tacos were amazing and priced very well! Frankie offered great service and made our eveningread more

The food and drinks are fantastic! I really have to give a shout-out to Kameron. Every single time…read morewe come here, he's so friendly and outgoing, he just has a way of making everyone feel welcome the second they walk in. I'm always impressed by how hard he works, he's constantly on the move but still takes the time to give the best recommendations and make sure we're totally taken care of. It's rare to find someone with that kind of work ethic and attitude. He's a true pleasure to deal with every visit. Honestly, give that young man a raise! He definitely deserves it. Owen is another rockstar on the team! He's super sharp, attentive, and always makes sure we have everything we need. It's the great service and hard work from guys like Owen that keeps us coming back. He really does a fantastic job!

As a third generation California resident, I've had some sit down Mexican food. From Alvera St, to…read moreEast Los, to SD. This is by far, one of the best sit down historical Mexican Restaurants around. We came in and sat on the beautiful patio. The salsa had oregano instead of cilantro and a little heat! The chili relleno was amazingly old school with a perfect egg batter. The beans were amazing. The rice had heat. The turkey taco was the standout. The marg wasn't a face punch of lime and sugar. Service is weird, but not enough to tank a perfect meal!

NOT DOG FRIENDLY…read more Came in on a Friday around 1:15 PM. The patio had a few tables already seated and looked nice at first glance. The experience started off a bit off-putting. There's a sign saying no dogs allowed on the patio, which felt odd for an outdoor space. We were told dogs weren't allowed, even though another table had a dog sitting there. Our dogs are registered service animals, and when that came up, the interaction felt tense rather than straightforward. We ultimately said we'd take our business elsewhere, especially since there are other restaurants very close by. After that, the situation shifted. One of the staff members ended up seating us, and our server was genuinely great. She was kind, attentive, and easily the best part of the service experience. Another staff member did seem a bit uncomfortable or standoffish when bringing waters, but things improved once our server took over. Food-wise, I ordered the turkey taco and enchilada combo with rice and beans. They're known for turkey dishes, but it didn't really stand out to me. The turkey was on the dry side. The beef enchilada was better and pretty standard for Tex-Mex. The salsa had a solid heat to it, which I didn't care for. They don't serve queso, which was surprising. I also tried the guacamole, but it tasted more processed than fresh, so I wouldn't order that again. We also tried one of their popular margaritas, which our server recommended. It was fine, nothing memorable, but not bad either. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. At checkout, the same staff member who initially handled the dog situation was much friendlier and even gave us a chocolate on the house, which was a nice gesture and appreciated. Overall, the patio is cute and the service from our server was excellent. That said, the initial welcome and inconsistent handling of the patio policy left a bad first impression. Food was average. I don't see myself coming back though.

This was so good the other night we returned. This time I…read morehad the combo plate with grilled mexican corn on the cob on a stick on the side. Spicy.. The combos are substantial and the most shredded beef in a single taco ever. This was just another delicious dinner. The back patio area had a sea breeze coming in. Can't wait to return. Busiest restaurant on the street.

Old Del Mar has had this Mexican food spot for as long as I can remember. They have some great…read morehappy hour specials. My family went for lunch recently and all had a good meal. My biggest complaint was the Baja fish taco. the flavor was off and the breading was not crispy. Our waitress took it off our bill since I did not eat it. We also ordered a California burrito and a combo plate #4. Those my family enjoyed. This is a great spot near the water. Some spots have an ocean view but most of the restaurant does not have a view. The bar can become a hotspot in the evenings as well.

I loved this taco shop. No line…read more They had a few veggie options thats a bonus. The guac needs improvement. Staff was super nice. Better than Robertos

This place was so delicious!! I never leave reviews and as I was eating I was like omg I need to…read moreleave a review. I got a carne asada mini taco and a pastor mini taco and it tasted very authentic and literally so good. The mini tacos are regular street taco size and have a generous meat portion. My boyfriend got 2 carnitas regular tacos and he doesn't even like tacos like that but he said that these changed his opinion. This place is very good. Its just a restaurant in a strip mall type situation but like don't sleep on it :)

Food is amazing, vibe not so much. Very uptight staff and extremely slow/snobby service. San…read moreClemente location is much more welcoming

My husband and I have been here several times and the staff are absolutely amazing! I found out…read morethat they actually are trained and tested to make sure they treat their customers well. I have a gluten allergy and they are tested on how to deal with guests with allergies. They did let me know, certain foods could have cross contamination and suggested another choice on the menu for my dinner! LOVED THIS!!! The chips were made in a separate fryer and they were so yummy! My husband really enjoyed the HUGE El Jefe burrito and I think he has enough leftover for two more meals! I loved my tacos and ate way more than I should have... so delicious! We were out on the patio and next to the enclosed fire pit. It was lovely and warm. Never had an empty water glass or had to ask for anything. Thank you again South Of Nick's Del Mar, we love you and we will be back Soon!

The PERFECT meal to enjoy by the beach!…read more We had an amazing experience here. The service was wonderful and the prices were fair! We ordered the fish & chips and the California poke bowl (half salmon, half tuna) - everything was so delicious and the portions were generous. I would absolutely come back and dine in for their happy hour, which they offer every day! Highly recommend for anyone craving fresh seafood.

We came here for lunch around 1pm with another couple and our three kids under four and it was…read moreabout half full when we arrived. Parking was super easy since it's in a huge plaza. The setup is pretty casual, you order at the counter and then find your own table. We grabbed a nice corner booth with which worked out great for our group and all the kids. We ordered the calamari, parmesan garlic fries, and the cornmeal battered fish. Our friends got the quinoa bowl with cod and the garlic shrimp rice plate. The standout for me was definitely the cornmeal battered fish. It was fresh, juicy, and cooked really well. The fries that came with it were just okay, but the coleslaw was surprisingly one of my favorites I've had. The Parmesan garlic fries were interesting, there was too much garlic and the garlic was way too spicy and overpowering. It was inexpensive, which probably explains why there seemed to be more batter than actual calamari. The texture was also inconsistent, some pieces were so chewy that we could barely bite through them. But I'd honestly come back just for that fish and slaw combo. The calamari was a little disappointing. My biggest and only issue was the wait for our food. Our friends got their meals pretty quickly, but ours never came out. My husband checked twice, and both times we were told it was coming soon. Meanwhile, two tables that came in after us got their food, and one even finished and left before ours arrived. Our friends were deliberately eating slowly so we could all eat together, but they still ended up finishing before our food showed up which sucked since they had to wait for us later. Despite that, I thought the food was good overall. Hopefully the delay was just an off day because the fish was definitely worth ordering and eating again!

While I was in Solana Beach, I had a craving for Mexican food, so I explored online recommendations…read moreand found Rudy's Mexican Taco Shop. It' is a charming little taco shop tucked away in a small mini mall at 524 Stevens Avenue in Solana Beach. I ordered a pollo asado burrito, and the chicken was incredibly tender and juicy. Although the burrito seemed large at first, it was perfect for my hunger since I had not eaten all day. The burrito was bursting with flavor, and the salsa was fresh and delicious. Also, the service was impressively quick as my burrito was ready within five minutes of ordering. The ambiance was enhanced by cheerful, happy Mexican music playing softly in the background. Additionally, Rudy's offers convenient money exchange services and shipping to Mexico, making it even more unique. The interior is cozy and impeccably clean. As a top Yelp Elite reviewer, I give Rudy's Mexican Taco Shop five stars plus for the delightful experience! What are you waiting for? Gracias Rudy's Taco Shop!

Has become my goto restaurant for good fast Mexican food, especially carne asada and tostadas. Nice…read moreoutdoor patio and food served promptly. Gets a lot of students from around the area because it's so good and a fair value. Over the years it went from a grocery store selling tacos to a full restaurant. Ver popular among Solana Beach locals. Can't go wrong if you want high quality fast food.