Some of the best birria in San Diego! Also wonderful customer service. I will be back!!read more

We were looking for a good Mexican spot while in El Cajon, and El Culichi looked…read moretempting--particularly as they have Sinaloan style chilorio on the menu. Chilorio is slow-simmered pork, shredded, fried in lard, and simmered in a sauce of chilis and spices. I've not found this dish anywhere north of the border and couldn't wait. I wasn't dissapointed. The chilorio was savory with deep flavors of chilis and spices. It's available as an omlette, but also as a side on its own, served in pan with a warm stack of very good corn or flour tortillas (or a mix of the two). In addition, we tried their birria de chivo (goat stew), also made in the Sinaloan tradition, with different chilis than the original Jalisco version and very cumin/cinnamon forward. Totally delicious. And totally affordable, at inexpensive-moderate menu pricing. The spot is charming, welcoming on the outside, tidy and clean on the inside, and run by a friendly family--who are happy to educate guests on their very special menu. I'd consider this a destination restaurant. Worth the trip from anywhere in San Diego County.

Clean environment. Delicious food. Friendly service. 2 TVs on the wall. I ate a bowl of beef soup…read morewhich was decently priced at $15 for the large. The salsas range from extra hot on down to mild and they are all flavorful despite the differing heat intensity. Fresh ingredients. Cold Mexican drinks like Jamaica and horchata.

Customer service 5 Quality of food 5 Freshness 5…read more It's clean, plated beautifully, and reasonably priced!! Excellent and would definitely recommend

Place is new, clean and super friendly. Staff is attentive and kind, taco are on point and fresh…read more Sirloin, Adobada are good, if in the area stop in worth the try!

Finally made it back to Carnitas Uruapan in lemon Grove after them being upended by that Italian…read morerestaurant on Spring Street. Same great carnitas at a very good price ($10.50 for one). Friend and I shared a plate for two and I ordered one to take home later for family. The beans and rice are plentiful on both plates. comes with Cilantro onions and tomatoes. They have a salsa bar with quite an array of different salsas to appease your palate. We also had a Pacifico each to enjoy with our meal. my friend asked for chicharrones with our order which isn't the healthiest thing but man it made the carnitas standout. The young lady who helped us was very accommodating and nice. Family enjoyed the order I brought home for them. Will definitely be back! I have had the Maggi Burrito on a previous visit and I really enjoyed that in that everything is in the burrito-carnitas. chicharrone beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Best carnitas in town! Been coming here since I was a little kid. The O.G spot was in Spring Valley…read morebefore they built the 125 freeway. Then they moved to Broadway in Lemon Grove, then to Spring Street in La Mesa. Now they're back on Broadway and I am so happy! Carnitas are rich and savory- crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They use aromatic spices like garlic, oregano, and bay leaves (you can actually taste them in every bite). The chicharones are fire!!! 10/10! Rice, beans and tortillas are served warm! Cilantro, onions, limes and salsas are served fresh! The red salsa has a nice kick! (1) lbs of carnitas runs about $21. Prices have definitely increased over time, but well worth the quality of food and service. They also have plenty of seating areas for large gatherings! Definitely worth the try! Come check them out! You won't be disappointed!

The fish tacos are excellent, they are mouth watering. Good price and you need to check this place…read moreout fore-sure.

We went to this restaurant and ate outside (only dining option) on a chilly evening. Bring layers…read more It's a cute ambience. Service was excellent. We tried several mini tacos. My favorite food item was the birria taco - it doesn't come in street taco size. It was full of meat, fresh cilantro and onion and served with a side of consommé. The star of the show : the agua frescas. We had Jamaica (Hibiscus) and Sandia (Watermelon). We took extra drinks to go to have with Tequila and Mescal but they never made it to home! It's priced fair and really worth checking out.

I was feeling sick today. I needed soup. Yelp said this place had soup. Went in and ordered the…read moresoup and some Chilaquiles. The food is delicious in the customer service was amazing. I will definitely be back in it plus that none of their food has lard in it. I had to come back and edit these Chilaquiles are the best I've had in San Diego. Yummy!

Love coming here . Small place but always great food and service . The place is always clean and…read morethe staff is always so nice . My mom and I love coming here . Def will be back .

It's been a long time since I've come here, and the last time I remember it was really good. Even…read moreyears later, it is still so good. The service is always great and everyone is nice. I recommend the carne asada. This is a dine in or take-out restaurant, so no drive through. It is very clean as well. They also have taco Tuesday specials.

I got 3 rolls beef taco with rice. The food is okay, or bad and not good. Its average. Great…read morecustomer services. The server was very nice and friendly. Inside is clean.

Wow. I don't give that review often but, wow. This is…read moreauthentic Mexican without cutting corners. I am addicted to the adobada tacos. Delicious and not overly expensive. Must visit!

I forgot about Mexican food is based on synergetic harmony with all the ingredients…read more Cuz my experience here Carnitas, good. Beans, good. Salsa, good. Rice, good. Tortilla, good. Individual ingredients fared very well. But when I put all these ingredients together and took a bite with a dash of lime. All the flavors mixed together. Amazing.