Amazing! The tacos are very rich and I am very happy to come here with my Hannah and Andrew and myself. I lovely loaded churros. read more

Mike's delivered as usual, food was excellent and the salsa bar was on point as always! read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Breakfast burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicioso todo sabor inigualable el mikes meal es mi favorito porque lleva un poco de todo y mis preferidas las quesabirrias read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Mike's meal - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

They expanded! There's so much more seating now so it would be great for bigger parties. The food is also so good and good portions! It was very easy to order. You order at the front and choose a seat and then they'll give you a number. I got the taco meal, which comes with two tacos and chips. I like that they give you the consume and you can use it to dip your taco or even the chips. I always go to this place for good Beria tacos and the taste is always consistent. They also have a salsa bar so you can choose what you want and also a soda machine. The food does come pretty fast, which is nice. I just really love that. They finally expanded and have more seating. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Birria Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Visiting Point Loma area in SD and found this place on Yelp. Pros: The Birria tacos were pretty tasty. Love it with the pickled radish, onion and cilantro. The consome is the best part. Packed with the flavor! My son got the bean, rice and cheese burrito because he doesn't like any tacos except ground beef. I know, I know. The burrito was meh. Not great. No flavor in rice or beans. I guess it's a lesson I always forget- just order what a place is known for! We also got a cheese quesadilla and it was also not that great. BUT... The house made chips are bomb. So good! We paired them with Guac which was tasty. All of their salsas are too spicy for my palate. Had to skip salsa. This place was SUPER busy. It took about 25 minutes to get our food. Be prepared. My son was bouncing off the walls he was so hungry. read more

Came in at 9:30pm and it was busy for a Saturday night! All the tables were filled and there were a couple of people waiting to pick up their orders to go. I ordered Mike's combo #1 which is worth the price! You get two tacos, consome, and tortilla chips. I recommend signing up with your phone number to earn points and redeem a free drink when you sign up. Customer service was nice and my food was ready in a timely manner. I will definitely try again! And if you're reading this on 05/24, it is Free taco day! read more

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What a great spot for getting tacos! It is tucked inside a shopping complex so the parking is easy. Customer service is top notch! I ordered the veggie tacos without the beef oil. They came out absolutely delicious!! The portion sizes are also very generous. They bring out the food relatively quickly. There's a salsa bar where one can pick their salsa based on spice tolerance/palate. Overall a 10/10. Definitely my go to spot for tacos! read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Veggie Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Another great experience at Mike's red tacos. The cashier Ana was awesome, super friendly, and even signed me for their rewards. This location has been remolded to add a bigger dinning room. The food is still top notch. I ordered Mike's meal that came with 2 quesabirria tacos, consome, and chips. The tacos were nicely sized and filled with meat and cheese. Their house made chips are great for dipping into their house made salsa as well. read more

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If you've ever been let down by foodie Internet sensations being all marketing, unmemorable food, and overpriced, then I will say I was very much delighted to find that Mike's Red Tacos is an exception! The employees were very kind and offered us tips and recommendations even with a line behind us. She walked us through the rewards system and even offered us a free meal with the completion of a survey! Just seemed like there was a lot of self-promotion going on (again, lots of marketing!). Did the survey, but failed to take a screenshot of the coupon, but at least Mike knows what TV shows and music genres I enjoy. The food came quickly. There was a lot combinations to try! Dip in the consumme? Dip in the many salsas? With some onions? Or maybe a radish? Kept it tasting fresh and exciting; I could see it getting one-toned and greasy if it weren't for all the accessories. The consumme, although delicious, was wasted for the most part. Unless you drink it, simply dipping would only use up a third of the portion given. They did a great job on the renovation: opened up the space and added lots of tables. The grafitti aesthetic made it seem like a Dave's Hot Chicken. Maybe Dave and Mike are friends. I'll definitely be back to try more items! read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Birria Tacos, Crunchstack - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend local to SD took us here, and it was a great dinner after a long sightseeing day. I got the crunchstack and it was amazing, filling, and that queso inside was the cherry on top. Also can't go wrong with carne aside fries tk share, and will definitely come by again next time I'm in SD. Can order on kiosks or at cashier desk, and lots of complementary salsas to choose from. A bit narrow inside but there's tables outside as well, though it can be difficult to get a seat when it's busy. So good! read more

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Finally tried it -- lives up to the hype. Got Mike's Meal + an extra taco + beans. The birria tacos were crispy, cheesy, and packed with tender beef, and the consomé is a must -- that dip takes every bite up a level. Salsa bar is legit too, with some solid options. Portions are generous, flavors hit, and it's one of those spots you already know you're coming back to. I skipped most of the chips and went all in on tacos + consomé -- no regrets. read more

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Wanted to get California Burrito and came across this place. Tried it and it was delicious. Will definitely come back and highly recommend this place. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Cali Burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

When I first found this place, I immediately thought the crunchstack was a Taco Bell crunchwrap dupe. It actually tastes better as it includes queso, guac, and beef birria. I could probably have done without the beans. You will notice almost every item includes beef birria, and I think it's nice for a business that lets you know exactly what their specialty is. I also got the churros which I thought were great at first, until my partner and I noticed a faint meaty aftertaste.. I assume this is because they keep their churros frozen in the same freezer as their meat. Love the unlimited salsa bar. This seems like a popular spot - the downside is that we came around 6pm on a Saturday and thus had to keep scouting for indoor seating as it was full. At least the staff was nice enough to wipe down the table we took over from someone else before our food was ready. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Loaded Fries, Mini Churros, Crunchstack - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Came on a Sunday evening around 5:30pm and it wasn't as crowded as reviews say. Got the Mike's Meal and Cali Burrito to try. Mike's meal was favorable and full of fillings (pickled onions, cilantro, lime, onions, birria soup etc) topped with the creamy jalapeño sauce. Perfection. However, the combo feels like a 12.99 meal because only two birria tacos. I think 14.99 would be the cost of everything with THREE tacos. Our thoughts lol. Cali Burrito was another fan favorite. We didn't feel full with two Mike's tacos so the burrito made everything worth. May be a bit too much fries inside, but we had leftover birria soup to drip into. Enjoyed this birria shop. Will come again. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Mike's Meal - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just another average taco place. Mike's Red Tacos is not worth the hype compared to other taco places with much more flavor and better quality in their food. I ordered a Birria taco combo with chips and the loaded fries. The birria taco shell was very crispy and the appearance of the food looked very promising, but when I took the first bite, it fell very flat. I could taste the marinade and chilis in the beef, but it felt very diluted and not as flavorful as I would expect for a marinade that takes hours to make. The consome was also the same as there was not much flavor and it didn't add much to the taco. The flavor felt very one-dimensional; I tasted the spices for one second and right after there was no flavor. The loaded fries are not something you should order. The fries were very soggy and the cheese was lukewarm and clumped into one piece. Overall, I feel as though Mike's Red Tacos has much better marketing and hype compared to other restaurants that have deeper and more soulful flavors in their food and have higher quality beef. The hype did not match the food. read more

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Tasty Birria tacos, we arrived with 3 customers in the restaurant and this place was pretty full by the time we left. Great staff, friendly, attentive and the restaurant is clean! Every seating area was awaiting a customer. No tables with drips or signs of prior customers. The place is artfully decorated. Colorful and loud enough to stand out! Check out the walls of the restrooms! Talk about bold!! Great concept, and so easy to keep clean. Onto the tacos! The Birria tacos are delicious. Full of tender meat, and not at all dry, the evil of shredded beef. The tortillas were strong enough to hold the Birria and as much of the fresh cilantro, red onion and radish you choose to fill your taco. I couldn't find anything wrong with this delicious taco! We both enjoyed it! The tortilla chips are also made in house and are really great. The crisp is perfect and they are seasoned perfectly. Be sure to visit the salsa bar. So many choices from mild to habanero hot. This is a favorite among the locals. Everyone enjoying their tacos and waiting patiently for freshly prepared food. Well worth the wait! read more

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A few people recommended I try Mike's Red Tacos while in San Diego so I made it a point to stop by. I arrived on a Thursday for lunch just before noon and the restaurant was already packed. I ordered Mike's Meal which includes two birria tacos with cheese served with house-made chips and consome. While waiting for my order, I patiently waited for a table to open up and fortunately I was able to snag a seat before my order was ready. Mike's Meal looked good upon first glance since the plastic container was full, though I quickly noticed a majority of the container was composed of the chips and consome; it would've been nice if the consome was not provided in the same container to leave room for more of the cilantro, onions, limes, radishes, pickled onions, or even chips. The tacos had a nice crunch to them and were not too overly oily. The chips tasted very fresh and I couldn't stop myself from eating the chips. Although the flavor of the consome was good, it seemed extremely watery and diluted down and was not like consome I was used to from other restaurants; when dipping the tacos into the consome it felt like I was soaking the tacos rather than scooping up the contents, if that makes sense. My experience at Mike's Red Tacos was just okay and it did not live up to the hype in my opinion. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing and should've gotten something other than Mike's Meal as my introduction to Mike's, but hopefully I'll be able to return to give them a second chance. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Mike's Meal - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been a minute that I have been here and wow, didn't realized they reno the place. My child loves to come here so I had to give it a try and boy, the birria hits. We ordered the loaded fries, birria ramen, and the combo (2 tacos and chips), and churros. I love that the toppings were laid out on the tray and they were very generous with the amount. The consomé was rich and flavorful. The churros were a little doughy and dense for me. I probably would skip it next time. I can see why my child loves coming here. read more

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Had to stop by "Mike's RED Tacos" to check the tender, slow-cooked birra meat. Opted for the "Cali burrito". Service was good, parking was not a problem. Portions are decent, next time will have to get the loaded Nachos. read more

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Its been a couple of years since I was last at Mikes. I was in the area trying a local egg tart place and remembered Mikes was close by. My guest and I walked in and it was packed, no seats available and people waiting for their orders. Smelled very good inside. My guest and I went non traditional and ordered Birria Nachos and Crunchstack. The Crunchstack was delicious, kinda like a crunchy quesadilla. The nachos were huge and the cheese used was silky smooth and kinda like a béchamel. Loaded w birria. After a few minutes I realized Mikes interior was twice as big as the last time I was there. They took over a neighboring business space and opened it up. The dining area is probably twice the size and kitchen is in a different area. It looks great and makes eating inside easier! If in the area give Mikes a try. They offer very good birria in the Claremont area! read more

Mike's Red Tacos - #2 Plate on Taco Tues - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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SO GOOD !! everything is great quality, you really taste the birria with every bite. their salsas are super good, our favorite was the jalapeño salsa. shout out to marcos g !! read more

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I've been wanting to try Mike's Red Tacos for a while and it did not disappoint! Our group ordered a variety of items so I got to sample a few different entrees. Standouts were the Mike's Meal ($13.99), which comes with two birria tacos + chips + consome and the Crunch Stack ($13.99). Both were flavorful and satisfying. The Cali Burrito ($14.99) and Breakfast Burrito ($14.99) were also solid - generous in size and filling. In addition, ordered the cheese quesadilla ($7.99) for a toddler and there were four huge pieces - definitely had lots of leftovers. There's a self-serve sauce bar with about six different options ranging in heat levels. I enjoyed the mild salsa and the jalapeño salsa. The restaurant is located on the corner of a plaza with plenty of parking. read more

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Overview: Great birria place, creative menu, delicious food, fast and friendly service ---- Crunchstack $13.99: - beef birria, beans, guacamole, queso, cilantro, onions, tostadas - the flavors were so yummy - it's like an elevated Crunchwrap supreme from Taco Bell - we ordered to-go so the tostadas weren't crunchy when we ate it but it was still so good - I'd recommend eating their food right when it's ready Cali Burrito $14.99: - beef birria, fries, rice, beans, guacamole, cilantro, onions, sour cream, cheese - it was good but I liked the Crunchstack a lot better - in general I'm not a big fan of Cali burritos, so take my words with a grain of salt - the food is really filling - there was just too many fries for my liking (if you compare the cross section pictures, there's a majority of fries compared to the other additions) ---- Notes: - food comes with pickled red onions, sliced radish, and limes which balances out the meal perfectly, the acid cuts thru the rich food nicely - there are 6 different salsas available, our favorite was the jalapeño salsa which was spicy but wasn't an unbearable level - shared parking in the plaza - inside seating available - the decor was pretty cool with graffiti art on the walls - service was nice, shout out Nelly for being patient and asked if we wanted our food cut in half - quick to get our food, it took only 8 minutes from ordering to the food being ready ---- Overall: I can't wait to be back, the price to portion to flavor ratios are worth making a trip for this food, must try if you come to San Diego read more

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Great Birria tacos. Got the Mike's meal Definitely coming back next time in San Diego

This place was exactly what we were looking for when my family craved Birria tacos in SD!! We went to other places in Old Town and they didn't put cheese or give us consome in the Birria tacos. This place makes them with flavor, a lot of cheese, consome and plenty of toppings and sauces! The nachos are perfect if you aren't a taco person. The churros hit the spot and are good for sharing. read more

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Came here on a Taco Tuesday and was able to find parking just fine. Restaurant is very clean and the food prices were very fair. FYI, you get an extra taco for the Mike's Meal on Tuesdays. Food: Fantastic. Honestly had mild hopes for it since I thought it would just be like any other taco spot, but the Birria here was so nice and juicy and tasty. Ate all our food. Person at the register was also very helpful and patient. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Nice and clean. Food looks amazing. Prices are fair. - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Super proud of Mike and his red tacos! Tried this out years ago when it was a food truck... now not only do they have a Clairemont and Point Loma location, but they've expanded the Clairemont one to a much bigger shop next door and are opening up in Mira Mesa! I frequent Mike's a few times a year and everything I've tried here has been amazing in my opinion and I've brought multiple different friends to try and they all agree. The Birria tacos with consommé are promising, I recommend that for sure. Recently tried the Birria quesadilla and it's pretty good as well. My partner always gets the burritos and loves it. The meat and consommé always hits the spot. They also have other birria items as well New shop has so much more tables and a restroom now! So much more space. Love it! Service is always nice, never an issue. read more

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Great service. Cool vibes. Def come back to try more. It's all birria no other meats.

First time to visit and the quality of the food and staff is outstandin! Highly recommend anyone in the San Diego area and visiting to try their food! read more

Mike's meal had some amazing flavors and a great display that tasted good. The staff members were very friendly, we were greeted with a big smile and all of our needs were accommodated. The chips have great seasoning and there's a good amount of seating inside. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Mike's Meal - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

My son is an extremely picky eater, but he LOVES Mike's Red Tacos! He said, "I give it a 10 out of 10!" This is a must-stop for my son every time we're nearby. I highly recommend Mike's Red Tacos to anyone looking for delicious food! read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Loaded Fries - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

We decided to try this place out when we were in the area. We tried the birria fries and the crunchstack. I really enjoyed the crunchstack!! It comes with a lot of filling and I like that it has generous portions of meat and the other fillings. The birria fries were also good and I'm glad the guac came with everything without it having to be an add on. There is also a salsa bar with a bunch of different options. I didn't think any of them were super spicy but they have a good variety. The food also came out very quickly and service was friendly. There is a parking lot outside. It's probably a better place to go with smaller groups because there were limited larger tables. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Very nice staff!! Really love the hot sauces and tacos are delightful two times a week, EASILY

Mikes red is the best! Twice a week, every week! Thank you so much for the awesome service read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Mikes red is the best!! Twice a week, every week - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Tastes fantastic!! Always come here when we are in town. Their birria is always amazing!'

Not only was the food solid and satisfying, but the customer service was phenomenal. Marcos is an absolute angel and I would come here alone for his customer service. Whenever Im back in SD, this will be one of my go to places. For reference we ordered: the birria quesadilla, birria tacos, birria nachos half order, and mini churros with lechera. Everything was delicious with emphasis on the nachos and mini churros. read more

Came here for a mommy daughter date cause my girl loves her tacos and this place was so hospitable and nice. The food was flavorful and the consumes chefs kiss! Will most definitely be coming here again and bring family and friends over. Also their salsas were amazing! I love spice and it was a perfect amount of heat! read more

Birria officianados! The California birria burrito was incredible and the tacos were excellent. The staff were so friendly and the restaurant was immaculate and comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Birria Taco and Cali Burrito COMBO with the jalapeño sauce - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Great Service, Delicious food, and clean dining room. Parking lot is a little tight. I had a Birria Taco and Cali Burrito -- only complaint was I asked for crispy well done fries but got the regular soggy ones. I ate there... sooo no they didn't get soggy on the ride home. Still tasted great. read more

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Oh. My. Gosh. This place is unbelievable. I'm a foodie and this was fantastic. I had the crunch stack, and we also got the Birria tacos and ramen. We would absolutely get everything again. Service is quick. Ambiance resembles chipotle style seating. High recommend. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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