This location is close to work, so I really appreciate that. They have specials Monday-Friday. Decent sized indoor and outdoor space too! Always clean, and the service is quick. They are very polite and friendly. I went with the potato rolled tacos and an horchata (with self-refills). I like the salsa verde as well. There are two places I crave potato rolled tacos, and this is one of them. For a nice place to have a meal with family and friends or just yourself, this is a great place! read more

This place has been my go to for years for crunchy beef tacos and red salsa. It's always been a favorite! But now please tell me why they're not even crunchy anymore, the beef is bland and mushy and the salsa just doesn't hit anymore. What happened? Also, it's been too many times that I've placed a phone order and they've gotten the order wrong or forgot something. Really annoying when you're hungry and looking forward to it, come it to find they got the order wrong and forgot to give you what you asked for! read more

Our family of 3 have visited them 3 times lately and so far no disappointment in several different selections. There's no shortage of meat in all their items. It actually beat our favorite restaurant, Lolita's in KearneyMesa. And it's half the distance for us . We will definitely be back many times. We stay loyal to those that provide good food. Regardless of distance. It's no 4 start Ambiance but always appears clean . Now one of our go to restaurants for great food. read more

After having a dental procedure I needed some soft food and came here to try their soups. Ended up choosing the Caldo de Pollo which hit the spot. They also have Caldo de Albondigas, Menudo, Pozole, Seafood, Shrimp, lots of great choices. read more

Mr Taco - Caldo de Pollo (chicken soup) - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I came in here today and ordered a bean, cheese,Rice burrito. I hadn't had anything to eat all day and was really hungry. From the last experience that I had here, the burrito was really good and the best I've ever had. Today once I got home, I took one bite and the beans tasted extremely burnt. That ruined everything. I thought well maybe it's just this section. I took a few more bites but it did not get better. Ruined my evening entirely. I still have the burnt taste in my mouth. read more

I came to Mr Taco on a whim. I was glad I gave in to my cravings because boy, let me tell you, the food was fantastic! I ordered the steak and mushroom special at the recommendation of the staff. It came with a big portion of food at a great price. The steak was surprisingly tender. The dish came with rice, beans, guac and tortillas. The whole dish was just full of flavors. I left feeling very full and satisfied. Now, writing this reviews, I'm craving it again.... read more

Mr Taco - House special steak and mushroom. Sooooo good! - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Delicious authentic Mexican food! All the people who take your orders are helpful and personable. It feels like they're all family. You order at the counter then grab a table. There are plenty of tables and it's always clean. I've eaten here 4 times in the past 2 weeks! Staying nearby due to a family member in the hospital. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Love this place during our soccer visit to San Marcos. Conveniently located across the University. Plenty of parking. Huge menu board and selection. My son loves they have orchata as a soft drink choice. We ordered Cali Carne asada burritos (fries inside) and Regular Carne asada burrito. Also got carnitas nachos... so good! Our order came to our table in 10 mins. Place is nice and clean. read more

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I love this place. Been coming here off and on for 10+ years depending on where I'm stationed. Always get the Special Breakfast Burrito, add Carne Asada and Avocado slices. Perfection. read more

Mr Taco - Special breakfast Buritto - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Had lunch here the other day. Taco Tuesday had a couple of offerings for $8.95. My wife and I both had the hard beef taco. The were loaded with shredded beef, lettuce and cheese. They offered a variety of salsas as well as provided sauce for the tacos. The two tacos were plenty for lunch. They were fresh and tastey. read more

Not good. I ordered the beef enchilada plate and it was so bad that I will not be back. It looked nothing like the picture and I asked specifically for lettuce on top, and the request was ignored. The food was extremely salty and greasy and gave me a stomach ache afterwards. Very low quality meat was used and I payed over $17.00 for the plate plus tip..... yuck! Time to find a new Mexican food restaurant.... there's plenty of competition to choose from so I will not return to this one! read more

They used be my go to fast Mexican, because of the awesome salsa bar. Then they replaced my favorite and excellent roasted chipotle salsa with something they concocted and it tasted horrible. So I haven't been back in years. If they spend the money and bring back the roasted chipotle salsa, I'd go back. Salsa is everything when I eat tacos and burritos! read more

This place is our go-to place for quick and plentiful Mexican food in San Marcos. Their Carne Asada Burrito is my favorite and huge, but I was adventurous and tried their Charger tostada grande recently and loved it! Salsa bar is plentiful and their red salsa is my favorite too (it's mild for those who are not big into super spicy). They make their orders quickly so you generally don't have a long wait. We probably get Mr Taco about 4 times a year and have no regrets each time, other than you'll. Be really full afterwards. They have great tacos, rolled tacos, burritos and tostadas (I've tried each of these, the burrito is my favorite). ----TL;DR---- PROS: convenient location, reasonable prices, solid and consistent quality, big portion sizes, quick service. Great red salsa. CONS: none BOTTOM LINE: if you are craving some good Mexican food, give them a try, you'll be full and happy. read more

Mr Taco - Charger Tostada grande was huge! - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I've been going to this place for 20 years and it's been good up until the last four or five years. It's really gone downhill. Prices have gone up more than other places, food quality has gone down and service has gone way down. Today, I ordered cheese enchiladas for my son and emphasized that my son does not like the mole sauce and wanted the red sauce and they guaranteed me they were giving me the red sauce. When I got home with my takeout order, it turned out to be mole sauce. This is the third or fourth time in a row that they've done this, so the only conclusion I can come to is it is intentional. Also, I ordered a fish burrito for myself and specified grilled fish. Instead, they gave me fried fish and it was old and dry and mostly cabbage. I've decided not to go here anymore since there are so many other Mexican restaurants that can provide equal or better food, for less price and do not screw up my orders consistently. read more

Mr Taco - My son's enchiladas in what looks and tastes like mole sauce instead of the red sauce I specifically asked for. - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I used to go to this taco shop many many years ago when I was a CSUSM student. I had no complaints back then. Food, customer service, student friendly ambiance, all good. I believe the price was also ok for a poor student. However, this time I took my friend's kid and all she wanted was flour tortillas tacos with carne asada. No toppings. I am 100% certain that I got ripped off. I checked their menu and they charge $4.25 per taco. I understand that I requested flour tortillas instead of corn but to charge TWO PLAIN TACOS FOR $15.85 PLUS $1.95 FOR THE FLOUR TORTILLAS???????? Its unbelievable. The menu says that the prices are not accurate but to this level I can only call it as a rip off. On top of everything the lady at the register never said that the prices would be this much extra for TWO PLAIN TACOS as the receipt states. I will not go back there. However, if you still decide to go there even after reading my review, I recommend triple checking your receipt to make sure they are not ripping you off. There is no way that two tacos can cost $17.24. The cherry on top, the lady at the register was not friendly and had an attitude. I will add that the customer service needs to be improved. read more

Mr Taco - Receipt for two carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Heck yeah. Had some amazing Carne Asada fries. sooooo bomb. Portion is big, don't get alone! read more

Mr Taco - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I've never had a michelada so disgusting in my life. 99.5% was chamoy ... chamoy !! I don't even know if I got my full beer !!! never again ! read more

Came here today as I was in the area for a work training. I wasn't planning to order anything except maybe a drink and chips and salsa but I ended up ordering a bean burrito. I asked for NO CHEESE. I'm vegan so I can't do dairy. I was told the beans are not made with lard but the rice was made with chicken stock so I only got a bean burrito, chips, salsa, and a drink. My order came up before my friends even though she had ordered before me. The girl who took my order was nice. The drink was overly sweetened and syrupy- I got the Jamaica (hibiscus drink) from the fountain machine. We rushed back to our training only for me to discover that there was cheese in my burrito. Luckily, I had something to eat but was disappointed. I had to head back in the afternoon traffic rush to request my money back. I didn't need another burrito after all. When I got there the girl at the counter said she'd tell her boss? The owner? I don't know but she gave me a dirty look and didn't apologize until the very end with a very sarcastic and unempathetic, "Sorry." I was refunded $4.27 exactly. I didn't get an itemized receipt so I left and didn't say anything but even the bean burrito on an older picture of their menu is $5 so... I think I got jipped and to top it off I even tipped the girl when I ordered. Sadly, I won't be ordering from here again. At least the chips and salsa were descent. It does look popular with the locals and my friend did seem to enjoy her meal but for anyone with dietary restrictions, this place is a no go. Located in a shopping center by San Marcos University and the Kaiser Hospital. read more

SO BAD. I was starving so went here because it was close by. I got the #7 chicken chimichanga and said extra cheese, no lettuce, with enchilada sauce. What I got was a bone dry chimi with dry shredded chicken inside (ONLY) on a bed of lettuce. No cheese. ON A BED OF LETTUCE so every bite gets some mixed in. It's supposed to come with guac and sour cream. They may as well have excluded it complatelet. There was about a quarter size of each and it's stuck on the lettuce. Miserable experience. read more

I asked about the bacon breakfast burrito and asked what was on it. They said beans and egg. Which was fine. Something simple. I had to call an ambulance this morning for my mom so I'm right next-door at Kaiser and just wanted to get a little bite to eat. But I am lactose intolerant, which means when I saw the cheese on it I just threw it away. I've had a rough morning and I didn't wanna deal with confrontation. But if they would've said cheese, I would've told him to hold the cheese. I'd already had a couple bites and I will survive, but I will tell you that the bacon was not fresh. Not that I could tell it was more like jerky. So I was thrilled to throw it away because honestly, the prime ingredient did not taste very good. So that being said maybe their specialty is not breakfast burritos but regular Mexican food, the stuff that isn't for breakfast. I don't know. I'm not sure if I'll ever try. But we'll see. read more

$6 for a small fish taco lol. Common guys. Burritos getting close to $20. The taco was probably worth $3 and the burrito $10. But the burrito was filled with 50% rice. read more

Updating my previous Yelp to include another item I often get at Mr. Taco, a healthy Cesar wrap. The chicken Cesar wrap is delicious! If you like chicken Cesar salad, you must try this! Absolutely delicious! Amazing service as always, thank you! Recently the restaurant remodeled outdoor dining area, beautiful and peaceful spot to have lunch! read more

Mr Taco - Cesar Wrap - chicken Cesar salad in a wrap, choice of various tortilla flavors! This is a Cesar wrap in a sun dried tomato wrap, delicious! - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

MR TACOOOOO how we love u This review is long overdue. This place is a family favorite. Fast, friendly service. Delicious food. Cheap prices. Good vibe inside. SO many options on the menu. My toddlers get so excited to go out to eat here. They ask for "chata" - the horchata. We've tried lots of other similar kinds of Mexican places around north county, and this one is by far the best. read more

Pretty good spot. Pricey but pretty equivalent to others in the area. Usually I'll grab a California burrito or a crab burrito depending on the day. Not bad burritos and mariscos if you're craving it. Service was good and the food was decently quick after ordering. read more

I have been eating at this Mr. Taco for the past 20 years of my life. I love their chorizo breakfast burrito and their carne asada burrito. You order first and then they bring your food to you via table numbers. They have a delicious red salsa that I love to put on everything. They have tasty burritos and I love their rolled tacos. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with nice artwork on the walls. Over the years their prices have increased a lot. I think they have some of the better Mexican fast food in San Marcos. I also enjoy supporting local businesses and will continue supporting this establishment. read more

Tonight I had a fish burrito. It was the worst burrito I have ever had. The fish was nonexistent. It tasted just like a burrito with rice and batter and a few veggies. And the veggies were horrible. Never get the fish burrito from this place. I couldn't even finish it. read more

Nice place, got the charger Burrito with Carne. Burrito comes wet - but not with enchilada sauce. Looked like some type of soup they put on it. I asked for enchilada sauce red (tasted good) The burrito is a mess, hardly any carne. And was cool in the center. For a 18$ burrito I would save your money and not order this particular item. read more

Mr Taco - Charger Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Great and friendly staff. And they always get my order, right. I would definitely recommend Mr. Taco at this location. read more

Highly recommended! This place offers excellent customer service and reasonable prices for the generous portions they serve. My personal favorites are the California burritos, Carne asada fries, and their mouthwatering chicken tortilla soup. read more

Mr Taco - California burritos - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Great food and decent prices. They have a big selection of items on their menu. Clean dining area and great customer service. Highly recommended! read more

Mr Taco - Taco Tuesday special - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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After giving this place 2 Stars 10 years ago, I am happy to report the food has vastly improved, the service is always extremely warm now and the tables are clean - Mr. Taco has grown into a San Marcos staple and we are really Happy we gave it a few more chances throughout the years, as they have worked hard to improve and it shows. read more

Unfortunately, there will always be an issue with our order.....pay extra for sour cream, don't get it. Inquiried if Guac has onions, luckily they said that it does not so we ordered it. Missing from our Tortas, didn't get charged, but was sad because I really wanted it. Said they would apply a warranted discount (Student/Senior/Military), they didn't. We really want to support this Family business, we tip and just simply want a correct order. read more

Updated menu 2025 . Local spot, I've been coming here for over 10 years. Good food and wonderful staff read more

Mr Taco - First half of updated menu 2025 - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Any day of the week amazing, you want good Mexican. This is your place. Always good every day. They have never hit a bad day yet. Their Molay enchiladas spectacular. read more

Been coming here for 15+ years. Food is great. No complaints with the service. What i do have problem with is the price gouging I experienced today. Can you explain how a breakfast burrito with eggs (~$3/dozen) potatoes (~$2.50/5lb bag) cheese (~$3/1lb bag) rice (~$10/20lb bag) Comes out to $16.11?! Plenty of other Mexican restaurants that won't break the bank. Mr Taco needs to figure it out before they lose more customers. read more

Mr Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is one of those surprises you fall into. Your tired and on a trip and want some good ol mexican comfort food. This place rocks that vibe with amazing dishes. The tamale in red sauce has almost a mole taste to it. Yum The burrito (asada) was absolutely among the best and thus why I say this is a place deserving of your attention. read more

First timer! Grabbed a chorizo and egg breakfast burrito to-go near 8:30AM. I waited no longer than 6min. The staff is friendly and quick. Apparently their hottest salsa is called "Super Duper Spicy" according to the young girl behind the counter. Definitely spicy but not overwhelming. I'd order it again. The burrito is HUGE. Most importantly it's not greasy like other chorizo burrito's I've had at other establishments. Opt for the refried beans for an extra .95c and it'll make every bite a bit creamier. Out the door with $1tip and my burrito cost just over $14. Looking forward to trying other options when in the San Marcos area again. This message is for anybody who wishes to hear my opinion... read more

We used to enjoy this place. Recently, my son, not living here, ordered food for the family, using Doordash. My fish taco had no fish, but there was a rolled taco inside to make it look filled. There was a teaspoon of the chopped tomato, onions and cilantro I had requested, along with a teaspoon of liquid guacamole and a dollop of sour cream. Other dishes in the order were equally starvation meals. I am assuming that post Covid issues and higher food and labor costs led still open eateries to cheat delivery customers who are not in the restaurant to complain. read more

The day before leaving California, I was getting my Mexican food fix. I was in the area, and years ago, I had been to Mrs. TACO in Vista. I on this trip I saw Mrs. has changed to Mr. I ordered a super breakfast burrito without the ham. If you order bacon and egg burrito, it has just that. If you want to add potatoes and cheese, it's. 95 cents extra. So it's cheaper thanks to 1 of the workers to order the super one. It comes with cheese, potatoes, bacon, eggs, and beans. You get 2 salsas free if you want more it .50 cents each. I had to buy 2 extra. I probably only need 3, but I at down, and they have a fountain soda area, and you get free refills. They had soda, horchata, and Jamaica. I drank plenty to make up for the salsa. It's sad you used to get extra before covid for free. Prices in general in California is ridiculous. I burrito runs about $10.00, and I got a Carnitas burrito for my friend, which was a few dollars more. He burrito looked really good and stuffed. She enjoyed it as well. I would definitely come back to eat here and try other items. It was very busy, so that's always a good sign. It was very clean, the bathroom was clean, and the staff was very nice. read more

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Incredible family run business. Food is fabulous consistent fresh. Service great. Never a bad meal.