I walked 0.8 miles to this place which is a 18 min walk from my hotel. I was told to go to closer places but more expensive. I just wanted a really good Mexican breakfast burrito and this place did it for me. Machaca was freshly made, flour tortilla tasted fresh, hot to hold but delicious enough to indulge. Inside the burrito was Machaca (shredded beef, onions, peppers, beans, eggs) Lady in the front asked if I wanted hot or mild and I said both please. Honestly, one of the best burritos I've had in a long time. The place itself is a mom and pop shop. It doesn't need anything special because the food is what makes this place special. Thank you. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Machaca breakfast burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Lucy's is a solid, no-frills Mexican spot doing quick-service right. The food is simple and good, nothing fancy, just well-made Mexican classics. The chile relleno is a standout, the enchiladas are tasty, and the breakfast burritos are great. The salsas are good across the board. Staff are hard-working and genuinely nice, and I appreciate that they keep the sidewalk out front clean, which matters a lot in downtown San Diego. I won't say it's the best Mexican food in the city, but it doesn't need to be. This is a place that's trying hard in a tough area and putting out good food consistently. That counts for a lot. Worth a stop if you're downtown and want something quick and satisfying. read more

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Ordered online what was supposed to be 3 beef rolled tacos topped with cheese. $6.20 There was definitely no cheese... but couldn't bring myself to walk all the way back to let them know. read more

Rolled tacos. Just awful. Stale, flavorless, no guac, no pico, no lettuce. Nada. This is as bad as it gets.

Nondescript but authentically delicious. I know great Mexican food being from Texas. I have had the breakfast burritos and the bean and cheese burritos, they are always great tasting. The salsa is fresh. The only disappointment is that Lucy's is not open on the weekends. read more

Came here to get a quick bite and ordered 5 rolled tacos and left an $1.70 tip. The total was almost $10 and I got some really low quality rolled tacos. Absolutely no meat inside and no guacamole and the cheese isn't even melted. The most basic rolled tacos at every other San Diego taco shop has at least guac and melted cheese. I have not tried any other food but i am absolutely certain I will not come again. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Rolled tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Breakfast Burrito was amazing, both teen kids and I agree. Staff was really friendly. The spicy salsa was but the ice was cold. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Breakfast Burrito and spicy salsa. - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Lucys Taco Shop is located on C Street in Downtown San Diego, serving the community tacos, burritos, and classic Mexican dishes. I came through on a weekday right before the lunch rush and was able to order right away. They have your typical Mexican dishes such as burritos and enchiladas, and they also serve breakfast as well. Inside is brightly painted orange and yellow and has beautiful Hispanic decor to set the ambiance. I went ahead and ordered the California burrito and decided to dine in. Right after I ordered the lunch rush, I came in from all the businesses around but mainly from the San Diego Court that is directly in front of it. My California burrito was ready in no time and was presented nicely cut in half and ready to be eaten with red salsa to complement it. The burrito came with Carne asada, French fries, and cheese. The meat was seasoned well, but there was no snap back when chewing it. While eating it, the meat seemed extremely soft and mushy. The French fries balanced everything out and paired perfectly with meat. The cheese was extremely melted, which had a nice cheese pull when eating it. The tortilla was hot and toasty and grilled to the right degree, but I felt it was a little dry, and it needed a more lard to flour ratio. Overall, it was a solid good spot for a quick lunch that tasted good and easy on the wallet. The customer service was great, and the lady working the register and taking orders did an awesome job providing service to the citizens of San Diego. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - California burrito with Carne, cheese, fries - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Used to come here some years ago. I decided to come today and was very disappointed . The rolled tacos that I used to order have went up in price and down in quality. They only put cheese on top of a rolled taco. If you want what they used to put on top, like sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and Pico, it's $14 for 5. My last trip here. read more

I had some business to do downtown. Stopped in to get some lunch I was greeted. I believe Lucy the owner greeted me with a smile and hello. I ordered the tostada supreme was absolutely delicious. So if you're ever downtown and want some good Mexican food try Lucy's. It's a cute little place. Very clean. read more

I went to Lucy's again, and this time the carne asada was much better. It was delicious this time. Good guac. Fast.

Don't get the chorizo breakfast burrito. Mine as well been an all egg taquito. Disappointe.

Food - Fine. Service - Fine. Ambiance - Fine (typical taco shop). Price - OMG! We have been Lucy's customers for years. Lucy's has been steadily raising prices since COVID. I consider rolled tacos a light single-item snack. Days past, rolled tacos came with cheese and guacamole with no "upcharge." They are usually on menus in numbers of 3, 5, or 6 as a single item. We wanted a light lunch with just water to drink. On this occasion, we had two orders of 5 rolled tacos with guacamole. Keep in mind, the average markup for restaurants is 280% to 320% or roughly three times the cost of the food. That sounds high, but restaurants have a higher overhead that grocery stores. But Lucy's charges double this! Rolled Tacos - Each order was $7.99 ($1.60 per taco). Guacamole was an additional $2.00 for each order...a total of $19.98. You can add another $3.00 for a 15% tip. Guacamole - Walmart sells avocados for 96¢ each; Lucy's likely pays much less by ordering in larger quantities. Lucy's guacamole is clearly a mix of other ingredients, and is a bit watery, leaving me with the impression it is being "cut" to save on using avocados. I estimate Lucy's used 1/4 of an avocado on each order. Assuming they used 1/2 an avocado, that is about 48¢ at Walmart prices, or a 733% markup. Lucy's received an additional 60¢ tips from me on this "upcharge." Bottled Water: Lucy's gets their bottled water from Costco. Assuming they pay what I do, they paid 29¢ for each bottle, which includes the CRV. They mark this up 590% to $2.00 each, not including the additional 15% tip (30¢). Total Cost, including a 15% tip: $29.72! See a copy of the (redacted) receipt, attached. Had we gone to In-N-Out, the cost of a FULL MEAL would have been under $20. I would have had unlimited access to soda or water and I would not have felt obliged to leave a tip (In-N-Out does not have tip jars or include tip options on credit or debit card payment screens), yet their service and food are both great and consistent (e.g. no "...Carne Asada burrito was dry and full of unchewable gristly pieces." see review of February 6th). To the Restaurant: I seriously doubt your overhead justifies such prices or markups. Though inflation has hit us all, any increase in price to the business for food cost are covered by the normal 280% to 320% markup - ANY markup of 590% to 733% or more is taking advantage of your customer base. Unfortunately, you have lost me; but other customers have gained my voice against you when discussing places to eat. I suggest a rapid review and change. You will likely find a decrease in prices is well covered by the increase volume (see the lines around the block at any In-N-Out as an example). COVID is over, lower your prices!!!!! read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Receipt. - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Lucy's Taco Shop is located downtown on C Street a couple of blocks away from the San Diego Superior Court so it's a perfect spot if you have jury duty. It's a colorfully decorated business with a typical Mexican food menu. A lot of people take their food to go. The counter service was friendly and quick. I ordered a Carne Asada Quesadilla which, while not the best I've had in San Diego, was pretty good. It's a solid choice if you are in the area for any reason. There isn't any parking available so it seems like most of the customers are working downtown or walking over from the trolley. read more

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Highly recommend the rancho breakfast burrito! We also had the regular breakfast burrito and it was good.

Place keep adding beans to my burrito when I tell them not to smh ‍. Sick of this shit

Greeted with a big smile and "Can I help you?" I ordered the breakfast burrito, which includes, eggs, bacon, cheese, potatoes and refried beans. It was good. read more

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Came here to grab a quick lunch. The location isn't the best, but close enough to the city hall so that you feel safe. I think most people grab n go here. Menu options have plenty of things! Allen ordered a CA burrito and it as the size of his forearm. HUGE! Only for $11.98 too! Worth it. No guac inside, but tons of meat and fries. The red hot sauce they give really has a nice kick to it. I ordered a carne asada torta for $12.50. I really enjoyed it! A lot of meat, melted cheese, refried beans. Slight bit of salsa. The bread is quite oily and soggy, but I'd prefer that to dry bread that hurts my mouth. Would I come here again? Honestly, I would lol. Would I bring a huge party here and say its a must try in SD? No. But this is a good spot for 1-4 people and if you're not picky about how fatty your food may be. I definitely had to take a nap after this haha! read more

Very convenient location if you are visiting superior court of san Diego. Small place, fast &friendly service, order at counter and can eat in or take out. Lots of menu options - tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more. Made fresh. Homemade salsa was quite spicy! Food was very good. Neatness could have been better and salsa could be more flavorful. read more

I've passed by this taco shop for years and finally came in for a pick up order of rolled tacos for lunch. Downtown prices as a bottled soda, tacos, and rice ran me $18 after tip. The rolled tacos were actually decent and I enjoyed them so I may have found a rolled tacos fix if I want to get some near work. May have to try the other staples here soon. read more

It literally taste like you made a burrito at home. I really recommend the breakfast burrito with bacon & guacamole Also their horchata is really sweet, better than most taco shops I've been too. The service was amazing also. You should most definitely stop here sometime and you won't be disappointed! read more

Tasty!! It's right on the same street as the court going East.. down 2 lights to C St. We had a burrito plate that came with rice and beans and all of it was tasty! I hope I can order them on postmates! read more

If you're looking for a quick little place to eat authentic Mexican food this is the place. Friendly staff, lots of options, huge tacos easy could make 2 if you want. Quesadillas, great portions and flavor is on point. Not over priced at all. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Menu - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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I like the carnitas taco; one is quite filling and you feel satisfied. I stop by periodically when I'm downtown.

Great breakfast burrito. Generous portion and very tasty. Hot sauce r(red)was spot on with a little smokiness to it. Very nice person taking our order at counter. read more

Where do I begin. I had been told this place wasn't the greatest, but I was hungry and figured I'd find out for myself. Prices on the menu shocked me a little as they are a bit high. I ordered the carne asada fries, and a large Jamaica and took it to go. Opened my food and took a couple bites. Food is cold, cheese was thrown on top of the guac and sour cream so it wasn't melted. The meat is honestly odd to me. A mushy consistency that i just can't get behind. Also seriously lacking flavor. Chips look and taste as if they came from a bag instead of being made in house. I'm also getting an odd after taste that just isn't good. My Jamaica was $6 for the large and it's lacking in flavor. The service was good though, cashier was very nice. I will not be back, and will be tossing a whole order of carne asada chips. Bummer I spent too much money on this. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Carne Asada fries and a large Jamaica - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I had jury duty in downtown and walked over here on lunch. It was super crowded so I took it as a good sign. I simply ordered the rolled taco special that came with rice and beans. Wait was a little bit long due to lunchtime and everyone being there. Very small shop and very crowded when I went at noon. We all stood waiting for our food. Cashier was very kind. I took it to go and ate at home. The rolled tacos were ok. Not much flavor and I've had better elsewhere. The rice and beans were good though and their red hot sauce was very spicy which I liked. If I ever go again, I'll try the carne asada burrito. I noticed a lot of ppl ordered that that dined in and it smelled really good. read more

I've eaten at most of the restaurants within the few blocks radius of where I work. Based on the yelp reviews, I've actually have been hesitant to try Lucy's. The reviews seemed to project that it was highly overpriced, mediocre at best Mexican food. The store front is close to the Bail Bonds on West C Street and the train tracks.. and the place mostly seems empty during the week. This week, however, I was desperate enough to give it a try. Needed something quick and easy to eat.. so I called in my order for a California burrito. They were curt but polite on the phone. They only take the order.. no name.. number.. etc. Nor do they tell you how long it will be before your order is ready. I can't help but notice the nearly 43% price increase between the two menus posted in the photos ($5.29 in 2009 vs. $7.50 in 2015).. I guess that's the going rate for 2015. The lady at the counter was stern.. polite enough.. and efficient. Shouted back my phone order through the window and it was ready to go. $8.10 including tax. She threw in a few hot sauces and off I went. Noticed there were a few patrons dining in. Burrito wasn't as small as some prior reviewers claimed to be. It's a good 9 inches long.. and regular sized in width. Standard tortilla.. french fries weren't as crispy as another reviewer hailed them to be.. the meat was well-seasoned.. more on the peppery and saucy side.. and it was only cheese and pico de gallo. Pretty plain for a California burrito.. but also pretty standard. i ate two halves (so from the middle).. and there was a bit of grease at the ends.. but nothing too crazy. The hot sauce has a kick.. and it's not too bad. Overall, it's not bad.. it's not great. Everything in downtown is expensive.. so it does what it needs to do for a quick mexican food lunch. It's definitely not a go-to location for Mexican food; nor a place I would rave about or refer to other yelpers. But if you're in the area.. not wanting a sandwich, and Chipotle has yet another E. Coli breakout.. Lucy's will do it's job. It's not fabulous food.. but it's quick and easy. Pricey for what it is.. but eh. I've definitely have had worse. read more

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I had the rancho Burrito and it was very good. Quick service at a good price. Will definitely be back when downtown.

I ordered the ham breakfast burrito. WOW it was really good. So flavorful. Perfect size and great price. I will be back for sure!

I ordered the chili Reno and cheese enchiladas combination with three roll tacos as a side for take out. I also ordered extra sour cream on both items. I received my food within four minutes of ordering, so the speed was Excellent. The food tasted very good as well. But the service needs improvement. I paid an extra two dollars for sour cream on both my food items, and didn't get either. I also tipped $1.50 in advance for service I just did not receive read more

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Perfect place for a Machaca breakfast burr. Note: they close early, so plan for breakfast or lunch but not dinner

I've gone to this taco shop before couple times and was satisfied. (I work nearby) Today 11/20/19 I ordered the Pollo Asada fries and the fries were literally brown with grease and soggy but I didn't notice until I got all the way back to my job so I ate them an hour later I was throwing up and had diarrhea and my body started weakening, i had chills & stomach pain! Now I'm calling out sick tomorrow because I have FOOD POISONING!!! Please think twice and be careful. This really really sucks which is why I'm writing the review from bed ...feeling TERRIBLE ! That was all I had eaten prior! I don't know why they would serve food like that! I was being lazy to walk all the way back but still I paid and tipped for good food:(! I shouldn't have to go backk ugh. read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Nasty greasy soggy french fries! - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

They just raised they're prices AGAIN $10 for rolled tacos??? Lost my business. Food wasn't that good to begin with. Just convenient if you work downtown read more

The food is served cold and dry. The cook does not know how to serve proper food and the cashiers are always rude to the public. I don't recomend this place at all read more

Lucy's Taco Shop - Cold meat and soggy chips - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Lucy's? More like Lucifer. The toilet has been my only comrade for the past 10 hours since having the breakfast burrito from the coldest corner of hell. The only reason this is not a 1 star review is because I've had some good memories coming here, but today the rito betrayed read more

Beats a blank if you're starving, homeless or just got out of jail across the street. Typical, boring, half-way semi-decent, nothing special, could live without. Below what is considered average at best. read more

Wanted to go there for lunch, but the cashier was only covering his mouth with the mask, and not his nose too, and the chef in the back only had the mask dangling from her right ear, not covering her face at all. Walked right out, as I find that behavior very disrespectful. read more

I was cautious. The burrito looked great. Still, I remained cautious. I remembered how Lucy would pull the football away from Charlie Brown just before he was about to kick it. Was THIS Lucy going to pull that same trick on me? Sure it LOOKED really good but would the trick occur right at that first bite? Well, I'll be - Lucy's (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/k18pKfGv-SgcIGWSENcqsw?select=JOSGF8fwk6nEU1STf_HC6g) has a 5 star breakfast burrito. What's crazy is that there's another place only a mile away (just right down the street) that also has a perfect breakfast burrito. Lucy's (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/k18pKfGv-SgcIGWSENcqsw?select=pfw0urVMTQyyiJSCi1NKsQ, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/k18pKfGv-SgcIGWSENcqsw?select=Z9eCP-WRtxP_b4MarptxYw) makes a breakfast burrito the way it should be done. I won't go into exactly HOW it should be done (for the third or fourth time) but if you're curious as to how I think should be done, then check out my review from Rolando's (http://www.yelp.com/biz/rolandos-taco-shop-san-diego-3#hrid:cYf-KwFg6I-BgwonTgI2bg). Breakfast burrito # 54 - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/k18pKfGv-SgcIGWSENcqsw?select=srIJNatkUqiAL788iM_G0A Beware! While I was there, I noticed the guys in the kitchen cooking the BIGGEST mound of carne asada I've ever seen in my life. I don't know exactly who they were expecting to show up (people released from the nearby jail?) but that was enough carne asada to last a few days. Since they serve pre-made carne asada, there's no reason for me to come back to try it. Thankfully, this Lucy didn't pull any fast ones on me and delivered the excellent taste on great looking breakfast burrito. read more

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Call it 2.5. It's ok. There are only 1500 better Mexican dives in San Diego. The portions are extra large and greasy but the food is just average. If you visit, make sure to head west on C Street to check out all the bailbonds storefronts along the way. Something about bailbonds always makes me think of "Midnight Run" when De Niro could still be funny. read more