Delicious, who knew I like Birria? I called in my order & picked it up for my granddaughter her boyfriend & myself. He got the Ramen, which I thought was a little strange and he loved it. I liked the vegetables & thought the pickled onions were a really good touch. No salsa needed, just delicious!! read more

Mike's Red Tacos is basically all about birria--and everything we ordered was delicious! You really can't go wrong with whatever you choose. We ordered the ramen, Crunch Stack, mini churros, and birria tacos, and everything was so good. They also have a self-serve sauce bar with a variety of sauces ranging from mild to spicy, which was a nice touch. They have self-serve soda as well. The place was pretty packed when we went, but we were still able to find a table and order right away. They call out your receipt number when your order is ready, so it was an easy and straightforward process. I love the pun they had on their walls and overall everything inviting. Definitely a spot we'd come back to try more of the menu! read more

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We checked this spot for lunch after arriving in San Diego. It definitely takes a bit for your food to come out but tasty enough to wait! We grabbed a table outside as we wanted some fresh air but plenty of tables inside. The salsa bar was a nice add to go along with the meal. We tried the birria taco ($5.29), half nachos ($10.99), chips ($2.49), the Cali Burrito ($14.99), and a cheese quesadilla ($7.99). Nachos were amazing - perfect flavor, great toppings, perfect chips! No notes. The Cali Burrito was huge and had a nice bite. The birria is perfectly tender and well cooked so it made all the dishes great. All in all - a nice fast casual spot. One quick note- they only have birria as a protein or vegetarian so if you have picky eaters, be warned! read more

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

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We came here because of the handful of reviews praising the vegan meat options. To that I ask: what options? They had three veggie items on their menu (and one bean/rice/cheese burrito) and the "vegan option" was to remove the cheese. That didn't exactly leave us with answers about how their beans are cooked or if they used butter or crema in anything else. there are two self serve ordering kiosks and this place was open late and popping off so staff was busy/too busy to answer questions. it looked like people typically order a LOT of food too. i got one keto taco and a side of beans and my vegan bf got a veggie quesadilla w/o cheese. there is a salsa bar to the side with 5-6 available choices but all of them are marked as spicy. they called my name so i went up to the counter. there wasn't any food on it and the guy was busy talking to someone so i just waited. then he went to the mic and called my name again, saying my order was ready. i was like "hi..that's me!" and then he asked the kitchen for my order. like, what? you called my name twice and my order wasn't even on the window? baby, take a beat. the food looked pretty good! it came out on a tray with pickled onions, sliced red radishes, and a lime wedge. presentation was lovely. the table next to us got these dope looking nachos that immediately gave me fomo. the quesadilla was huge and had a bunch of chopped veggies in it. but of course, without cheese or any binding agent, it all fell apart with the first bite. i was more annoyed with my bf than the restaurant for that, but he said it still tasted good and filling if not difficult and disappointing to eat. mine tasted fine. i've had really great mexican food in sd and i get that birria is a specific vibe, but what kind of place does ONLY birria and then sells the consome separately? read more

Coming from out of town. After a long day at SDCC we worked up an appetite! My cousin is local and recommended this place! It was the lunch hour on a Sunday they were busy, but it looked like majority were diners waiting on their food. As we arrived there was no line and they had self ordering kiosks available. I ordered half order of nachos and one birria taco and my husband had a cali burrito. The gentleman who took my order was nice. It took just alittle over 20mins to get our order. Everything was hot and perfect presented. The California Burrito to humongous! The birria taco was red and the tortilla was perfectly crunchy! The half nacho order was packed! Omg this place is AMAZING!! The birria was so flavorful!!! They provided a sauce bar with different level of spices! The portions huge and so filling! I do highly recommend the birria tacos!! I can't wait to revisit when visiting SD! read more

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Woahhhh blown away!!! So Soo Soo good! We went after our trip to sea world . Truly surprised to find such an awesome halal taco place . I can still taste it. They should open up more branches like Dave's. The service was great and so was the ambiance. Must try. read more

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To me, just my opinion, Birria was good but not great. But to be fair, I've tried Birria from multiple places in Mexico. I would definitely recommend this place who has bland pallet and isn't use to traditional spices. Service was good, staff was friendly, ambiance gives off a fast food/taco shop. They have plenty of tables inside and out. read more

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Busy spot, especially on a Tuesday. Add a free taco to any meal, that deal made the birria tacos worth it for us. There was a random vagrant there talking to customers and singing out loud. He wasn't terrible, but there nonetheless. First taco stop in San Diego, so nothing to compare it to locally yet. The jury is still out on if we'd come back on a non-Tuesday. read more

So yummy!!! First off, I like that you can drive there and there is a parking lot...haha. I tried the Mike's birria tacos and they were so yummy. Dont mind how messy it gets because the taste was all there. Really liked the side of pickled onions that they gave and the variety of salsa that they jad for my chips. :) I would definitely find my way back here. read more

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Keto friendly tacos! I love them! Cheesy shell. Don't expect to drive and eat a taco. You'll end up a mess. Delish tacos. read more

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The food was so good! Was a little weary but it was worth it! Even the kiddo enjoyed it read more

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

MIKES RED TACOS @ ROSECRANS ST The tacos were a decent size and were yummy; however, the chips and queso weren't good at all since it wasn't warm and was way too thick. The food came out fast and the service was good though! Overall 3/5 read more

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

Had the mike's special, two birria tacos, consomme and chips. Their salsa bar was good, i tried the chunky with my birria tacos and the flovors got better. Tried the birria ramen but i wouls stick with the tacos. Its a cute place. Friendly servers. read more

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Food ok Service ok Ambiance ok Food was just ok. Flavor was nothing crazy. The birria taste gets old fast. We did the self service and the food took kinda long to come out. The Ambiance nice and clean. If i was in the area again i would not come back. read more

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This place is DELICIOUS. They serve quality Birria here that doesn't disappoint. They have ONE OF THE BEST BURRITOS I've EVER tried. Food -Cali Burrito: This is easily a top tier burrito. The combination of Birria, guacamole, those crispy DELICIOUS well seasoned crunchy fires and the rest of the toppings make it an explosion of flavor with every bite!!! (5/5) -Salsa Bar is quality. The salsas taste fresh and complement the food. Service -No issues here. They are helpful and friendly Atmosphere -Clean and modern interior design. Cool theme. Only down side is that they only have one restroom that us one person at a time This place is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you're into burritos their Cali burrito is a must! read more

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I had never heard of MIke's Red Tacos until my recent trip to San Diego and I left telling everyone about it. We shared the Mike's Meal and the loaded fries. The MIke's Meal is the best bang for your buck, in my opinion. Especially when paired with a side of rice and beans, you're eating happy. The Loaded Fries are for sure the most memorable thing we ate. Paired with a variety of salsas from their salsa bar? Game over. It's easy to see why this place is so popular. The bold flavors and quality food really make a lasting impression. If you haven't already, I highly recommend you give Mike's Red Tacos a try. read more

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We came here for taco Tuesday and the deal they offered was great! If you buy a meal you get a free taco. Their tacos are huge and super flavorful. We were iffy about the prices but when we saw and ate our meals it was well worth it. It was busy when we went but we were able to get a table inside. They have outdoor seating as well. Note: if you are looking to support a Mexican owned taco restaurant, I looked up who started and owns Mike's tacos and it is not a Mexican owned restaurant. Just something to think about! read more

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

The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant. Food: Had Mike's Meal to get two delicious Birria Tacos and some solid chips and consome (5 out of 5). Tried the loaded fries which were all-right because they tasted like bag fries that had better ingredients loaded on top of them, probably should have went for the loaded nachos (3 out of 5). Also we had a cheese quesadilla (4 out of 5), which had a good melt and crisp to the tortilla. Service: Great service from the staff from ordering to delivering food. Ambiance: Good lunch spot vibes to the restaurant but still nice to have a quick dinner at. Good salsa bar that was well maintained. Clean tables with unkept seats. Clean Bathrooms with easy access. read more

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3/9/26 Came on a Monday night, and they had a moderate amount of people! They have 2 self-order kiosks which helps with efficiency, and you're also able to order at the front with the worker. Food took a bit long to come out (~20 min), which to me felt a little too long considering they weren't crazy busy, and items were pushed out relatively slowly. Would have appreciated if their food came out faster. This spot definitely feels geared towards non-hispanic populations, and jumped on the Birria Hype (understandably) with heavy marketing. Birria Tacos (7/10) - Crispy exterior, mostly juicy meat, cheesy interior - Good tacos! Really enjoyed it, although only complaint is that the meat could have been a little more tender. There were some bites without the consume that felt like the birria had been cooked for a little long, and was getting a little stringy/tough when you over-braise meats - Taco shells also felt a tad overcooked, and instead of a nice crunch, they were a little hard Consume (7/10) - Perfect for dipping birria tacos! Their consume packed salty and spicy flavors. - It's quite salty, so definitely used only as a dipping sauce. Took 1 sip with a spoon, and it was way too salty. Maybe would be nice if this were more drinkable as a soup as well. Overall, this spot is good, but I don't think it's worth all the hype it's getting in the reviews. The birria tacos are good, but probably not the best you can find in SD. Meat is good (could be softer), but shells felt a little tough. I feel like Mike's Red Tacos jumped on the Birria Bandwagon, and heavily marketed themselves a more Americanized-version of the Birria. It's good, but idk how "authentic" it is. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - Birria Tacos (7/10) - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

My fiancée and I visited on a Taco Tuesday and were impressed by how spotless the indoor dining area was. They have great seating options and a fantastic salsa bar. Following a suggestion from another customer, I tried the Mike's and the jalapeño salsas, and both were delicious highlights of the visit. We went with the Taco Tuesday special, which includes two birria tacos, chips, and a free extra taco, plus we added a veggie taco. The birria was good and I appreciated that it wasn't overly greasy or heavy on the cheese, though I would have loved a bit more meat to balance out the tortilla. The veggie taco was also a nice option even if it wasn't my personal favorite. The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout our visit, making for a pleasant overall experience. read more

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Well, the reviews are right, this place is really damn good. My first visit today and lucky me, it's Taco Tuesday! We got the Mike's meal special, which is too Birria tacos with cheese, consommé, and a side of chips. The mail is $15 but the bonus is that you get an additional Birria taco. My man and I added on an additional vegetarian taco and it was enough food for both of us to split and be very happy. It was a tough pic for me, but I actually preferred the veggie taco just a little bit more and my man preferred the Birria, but both were definitely slamming. The consommé was out of this world and it's a big enough serving that comes with the Mike's meal that you could honestly split it with four people. It was way more than enough for both of us. This is a fast casual restaurant. It was exceptionally clean. These places do have a little bit of a sterile type of environment, but we were in out and on with our lives in about 45 minutes and the place was very busy. Would absolutely return. read more

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

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Yes. Please. We rolled in here and had no idea what kind of amazing things we were about to consume. The crunch wrap was delicious and the burrito was also amazing, it's fast service, friendly staff, and ample seating. Typical taco vibes. Will be back! read more

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I thought this place was delicious! I ordered only so can't speak for the location, but this is some of the best birria I've had. The meat was juicy and had a good balance of cheese. The consome had really good flavor without being too oily. Only con is the price for me; $17-20 dollars on tacos feels a bit steep, but I'd pay it again for the quality honestly. The chips in the Mike's Meal were really good as well! read more

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Decided to visit this birria taco spot while in Pt Loma. They have a large following and great customer base. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a cashier named Axel. He smiled and we needed a few minutes to review the menu. Once we knew what we wanted we ordered with him. They have a soda fountain as well as a Bang fountain with Mexican Aguas Frescas: Tamarindo, Jamaica, and my favorite Horchata. The flavors are great and the horchata is creamy and good. We ordered: 1 Mike's Special - 2 red (birria) tacos, tortilla chips, a large side of guacamole, a bowl of consume, and a drink ($15), 2 a la carte carne asada tacos, 1 California Burrito with Birria meat, and 2 fountain drinks and a water cup. The place is very lively and is decorated well to match the hype vibe. There are about 8-10 tables available for about 50-55 people to sit inside. There are several awards / honorable mentions on the wall to highlight how well this brand has grown, impressive. Our food was ready at the pickup counter in about 6mins and it was VERY WELL PREPARED. The woman that I picked it up from has a smile on her face as well. This made me happy about eating here. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. I recommend coming out to try their food. Many options for birria and the birria and consume are YESSSS!!! read more

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Holy giant portions. The food portions are enormous. The meat is DELICIOUS. I got the crunch stack with a side of consommé and it was fantastic. My wife got the bean and cheese burrito which was also massive. The only thing I didn't love was the queso. The texture was just weird. It was more like hot Greek yogurt texture? Everything else was phenomenal though! read more

This is the spot. We found Mikes red tacos like four years ago at their first location. We fell in love. I wish they would bring the bone marrow back. But ya know regardless of that their food is to die for. The staff is always amazing. The jalapeño salsa is my favorite. It's always clean never messy. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - We always finish our food. - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I came in on a weekend to check out Mikes Red Tacos. Obviously, busy but manageable. I ordered 2 birria tacos to go. The cashier was super friendly and the entire crew were working in a frenzy pace. The space was clean and modern. One of the stand outs for me was the salsa bar. A great selection with good chunky salsas. Nice spicy kick with great flavors. I didn't realize it till I left, but I forgot to order a consommé. Totally unnecessary because the tacos were so juicy. Overall, great flavors and service. I love this spot! read more

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

Bummed out. I love this place but today I got the birria ramen for takeout and when I got home it was missing all the sides for the ramen.

Came to visit for a conference in Mission Valley and saw this highly rated taco spot a 10 min Lyft ride away. Situated in a small strip mall, nothing else seemed open. Orders can be placed at the kiosk but beer must be ordered at the counter. The inside is bright and colorful and welcoming with a trendy vibe. 5/5 Chips & guac the chips had some cheesy seasonings on it - sprinkles of red, kind of Dorito-like. SO GOOD! The guac too. I'd def come back for that. 5/5 Keto taco hubs got this and he loved it 5/5 Red quesadilla - quesabirria quesadilla was super good - doesn't come with consommé so make sure to order on the side ($2.49). 5/5 Loaded churros w/strawberry - this was a lot after all the food but a nice little sweet treat and the cream on top was perfectly sweet with the crispy bite size churros. Would DEF come back! read more

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I had previously left a review after my first visit because the food was very greasy and the customer service was lacking. The owner/team reached out to me afterward and offered a $25 gift card to give them another chance, which I appreciated and was nice that they do take theyre reviews serious and do put in the effort to satisfy their costumers. I went back recently and there was definitely a big difference compared to my first visit. It wasn't nearly as busy, and the customer service was much better. Everyone was friendly, my order was correct, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. This time I decided to try something different and ordered the Crunchwrap with a consommé on the side and the loaded churros. The Crunchwrap was actually really good -- came with pickled onions radishes and lime which when i ordered tacos it didnt. not greasy at all and way better than the tacos I had the first time. The consommé came with diced onions and cilantro with lime. could use a little more flavor because it didn't really taste like traditional consommé, but it still paired well with the Crunchwrap and I enjoyed it overall. The loaded churros were also good, and the portion size was generous. They weren't greasy either strawberries were fresh and everything combined great. Overall, I definitely noticed an improvement and I'm glad I gave them another chance. I do think there's a noticeable difference when they're very busy versus slower times, this visit was a much better experience. read more

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

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All I can say is the reviews live up to the hype. The tacos and consume were incredible. Service was quick considering the place was absolutely packed. We ordered the mikes combo which came with two birria tacos, chips and on the tray they include toppings. I will return my next trip to San Diego. read more

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Checked out Mike Red Tacos in Point Loma because I wanted to see what all the hype was about. I got there around 11:50 AM, right before the rush, and the timing worked out perfectly. I ordered the birria taco and the Mike Deal, which comes with two birria tacos plus chips. The food was genuinely delicious ..rich, flavorful, and definitely worth the visit. The wait time wasn't bad at all, especially considering how busy they get. Its a solid taco spot, definitely give this place a try. read more

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Quick service in house - at the counter or via one of two self-service machines. Really enjoyed the interior, which is efficient and not too overbearing but still fun. They're right - the orange salsa is DELICIOUS! Portion sizes are robust and definitely priced well. We'll be back! read more

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Straight off the airplane late at night and this place was #1 on the Yelp! list. Of course I went to check it out. Mike's Red Tacos is located in a strip mall near SAN airport. There's plenty of parking. We got there around 10pm and it was busy!! The restaurant is clean, the staff are friendly. As you walk in, there are two self serve ordering monitors. While you wait for your food, you can pack up your salsa from their salsa bar. We ordered the CA Burrito with beef birria, Beef birria quesadilla, Breakfast burrito and Mike's Special Deal. Everything was delicious and we could not finish our food because the servings are large enough for 2-3 people IMO. Next time we plan to order only two menu items to share. We'll be back! read more

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love love love this place! i am a fan of any place that has a salsa bar but the food is so good too! definitely recommend trying the nachos - birria tacos were good too! read more

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

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Absolutely LOVED the food here! Wish we went a second time if we had the time during our trip. Mikes deal we got two tacos, chips, consome, and salsas. The birria was so flavorful every single bite. Then there was the crunch stack. There were so many ingredients and every bite was so so good! This is shareable especially how loaded it was. They don't take phone orders, so if you what to order ahead you can do that online. Lots of indoor seating available. We got our food togo, but the place looks very clean. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Since last year, I have really enjoyed Birria dishes, so I was really excited to try Mike's while visiting San Diego. We got the tacos, ramen, and loaded fries. General impressions: too much meat? For all these dishes, we had to "dig out" around 25% to 50% of the meat to make it feel the right ratio. Not a terrible (and definitely uncommon) problem. I guess if you had a bag of chips or something... birria dip! 1. Tacos were pretty good. Wish there were more options for other ingredients to add for... ALL THAT MEAT! 2. Loaded fries were great (again, just too much meat) 3. Sadly, the ramen was barely edible. Even eating the noodles right away, they were over cooked, too soft, and definitely too much meat in proportion to everything else in the bowl. Like 50%+ TOO MUCH MEAT! If we ever return, definitely need to order/bring something to eat with all that extra meat! read more

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

I'm a huge fan of Mikes' Red Tacos and was excited to try their second location in Point Loma. Brand new, more spacious than the original, and very nice modern aesthetic and design. The space is kept clean and welcoming! The selection of salsas is fantastic. Love that you can order on a kiosk to take your time and see pictures of everything, or you can choose to order with the cashiers if you prefer. The food is consistently good and comes out quickly every time. It's my favorite spot for fast-casual birria! read more

An absolute must! We ordered the birria ramen, crunch wrap, and burritos. Everything was amazing. Good service, we chose to eat inside, which was busy- as was the takeout. There is enough seating; cool dining in if you like. This is a great place, maybe off the beaten path, but super worth it for the quality and price. Enjoy! read more

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

Birria Tacos!  If you love Birria tacos, then then this is the place for you! Pretty sure that we've been to another one of their locations but just found out that this was in Point Loma. Quality of the food here is great and is consistent to what we had tried at their other location.  Went during the lunch hour and it was crowded! No real surprise there as these tacos are the real deal!  We ended up getting the number 2 combo- 2 birria tacos, consome and chips!  This was perfect for lunch!  Probably could have at more but good luck being productive after that!  The two tacos and chips was enough to satisfy our lunch craving.  The salsa bar was pretty good too and there was a salsa there that was nice and spicy! Of course there are mild options if you want something without the kick. This place got pretty busy during the working lunch hour but the food came out quick and we were still able to find a table. There is a large parking area so parking shouldn't be too much an issue although it does get crowded for the surrounding businesses. read more

Mike's Red Tacos - #2 Comb0 - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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