Great food ! customer service was very good , I loved the…read moremusic had great vibes Stephanie was very helpful

Thank you Hector for the churros and the amazing tacos. 10/10 flavor. 10/10 ambiance. 10/10…read moreexperience. Will be back for Hector.

This is by far my favorite place to go in dt encinitas for food! the salsa selection, flavors, and…read morehospitality are incredible. I crave the mar y tierra burrito all the time! Rochelle at the register is the sweetest!

I ordered the pollo asado burrito and the mar y tierra burrito. The pollo asado burrito had too…read moremany refried beans, which made it taste a little strange (taking off a star for that). The mar y tierra was delicious with lots of shrimp. We also had the elote (corn on the cob) and chips and guac. Both items were well seasoned and very tasty. The the staff was excellent and provided great customer service, special mention to Oscar. It's a casual but lively atmosphere, I enjoyed a beer while waiting for my food.

The service was fantastic! We were greeted by Ivan who was pleasant, kind, and super helpful…read more Between the amazing food and the great people that work here I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the area!

One of my favorite Mexican food spots! The tacos were amazing, the shrimp burrito was flavorful,…read moreand the carne asada fries were absolutely delicious. Everything was well prepared. Definitely worth a visit. Gracias!

Ernesto provided great customer service. Great taco shop clean and very professional staff. Excited…read moreto be come back!!

amazing food, great staff, make sure to ask for noah for the best service, interior is very nice…read moreand clean.

Taco Stand never misses -- but just know this is not the exact same experience as the San Diego…read morelocations. The flavor profile here is definitely a bit smokier/charred compared to the Taco Stand spots down south, especially compared to La Jolla. There are slight variations in how some of the food is cooked and prepared, but it's not bad at all -- just different. If you come in expecting an exact replica, you may notice the differences. If you treat this location as its own thing, it's honestly really solid. Huge shoutout to Carlos at the register for the excellent customer service. We ordered food both for here and to-go, and everything was packed separately exactly how we asked. We also made a few modifications after placing the order, and Carlos went out of his way to track down our ticket and write the changes on it himself to make sure everything came out correctly. Food was still great, service was amazing, and we'd definitely come back again.

I've been to a different location before (La Jolla) and I think this location wasn't as good. I'm…read morenot sure what the difference was but the tacos weren't as flavorful especially when it came to the Carne Asada. At the La Jolla location you can see the staff making the tortillas + churros and this location the tortillas were packaged. I'm not sure if they use the same ingredients but this could have changed the flavor profile. They were still yummy don't get me wrong but they just weren't as good as I remember them. I ordered chips and guac as well and the staff forgot to include it in my order so I had to go up to the counter another time which was quite a hassle given it's a very busy restaurant with the line out the door the entire time I was there. The salsa selection is rather nice especially when most restaurants are trying to cut down on salsa options + use the lower quality ingredients. You can tell the ingredients in the salsas were high + they even have a few creamy options which is hard to see at most Mexican restaurants these days. I do think the guac was a little limey but it wasn't bad when you added it to the tacos. If you go I would recommend you go with zero expectations of eating inside as there are about 5-6 tables + waiting a long time for your food. The beach is 10 steps away so you can always take your food to the beach too!

Great food and service Nathan was very helpful. Appreciate the nice atmosphere they provided.read more

We stopped by The Taco Stand today at the Costa Mesa location. The parking lot is on the smaller…read moreside, and while there is indoor seating, you may need to wait for a table since it gets pretty busy. There is also some outdoor seating available to the left of the restaurant or at 1954 bakery. They offer the usual taco meats, burritos, and beer. We ordered two Baja Fish Burritos, what was supposed to be two California Burritos, and a churro. There was a mix-up with our order, but the staff was incredibly nice and ended up comping a California Burrito. In my eyes, the customer service was impeccable. The employees were constantly cleaning tables, picking up after guests, and helping everyone who came through the door. The atmosphere is very casual with a street-food vibe. If you don't want to wait for a seat, takeout, eating outside, or even enjoying your meal in your car are all good options. They also gave us complimentary churros in exchange for a review. The flavor was good, but the texture wasn't quite what we're used to. The inside was a little chewy and soft, whereas we prefer a crispier, hollow-style churro. As for the food, the Baja Fish Burrito was excellent--crispy fish with plenty of fresh vegetables. The California Burrito was also very tasty and packed with generous chunks of steak. The size of the burritos are pretty big. For the price point, service, and food quality, we would definitely come back.

WE.LOVE.TACOSTAND!…read more New improvements are great and food is always solid. Service is quick even if they're busy and their salsas are damn good.

Hands down the best tacos in San Diego!! Will 100% be returning. The churros are unmatched!Love the…read moreamount of options this place has to offer & the quality is top notch. Don't hesitate to try this place!

Awesome food. Great service!!! Staff was attentive and helpful. California burrito was great…read more Pastor tacos are good.

Love love love this place! Always satisfies my taco cravings and they are always consistent. I…read moredon't mind driving over an hour to come here. Everything is freshly made to order -- homemade tortillas are the tell-tale sign of a solid, authentic taco place. Service is fast too! This location is really small, there's about 6 bar stool seats and standing areas to eat. Don't be discouraged if there's a line, it moves fast. The parking is also pretty crazy, but it's a given knowing the area. If you aren't sure on what to order, I love their baja & senora tacos! Everything is so good though, you can't go wrong :) pls pls don't skip out on their churros too. so bomb

Ordered Cali Burrito & a Corn on the cob both 10/10. It was…read moreour first time here and Abril was so sweet to go over all the options they had. Highly recommend this place, will be back soon.

These ya is are so good and the workers were very kind, 10/10 would recommend…read more -Jamie

Staff were friendly and helpful. Their quesa birria tacos were great. I liked it a lot more than…read morethe regular street tacos.

The food was good, but unfortunately the service didn't match. I understand we came in about an…read morehour before closing, but the girl who took our order lacked basic customer service skills and wasn't friendly or welcoming at all. When my husband asked if they had al pastor meat and if he can have it in a mulita, she ignored his question, pointed to the sign, and said, "all meats are up there." I feel she could have at least answered him It came across as rude and dismissive. That interaction really took away from our experience--my family and I didn't feel welcome. This was our second visit, and it will be our last.