I was introduced to this place back in 2011 when it was "El Cuevo". Loved there tacos. In 2016 I moved out of dwntwn. I now moved back and was craving some tacos. However, it was sold and is now the Palomino. I was very hesitant to try but, i was already there so, I ordered a Carne Asada Burrito and WOW !!!! They did NOT disappoint It was HUGE, tender, and exstreamly flavorful even over my favorite spot Nico's in O.B. I highly recommend. It's now my NEW spot & Close when I don't want to drive to O.B. Ps. They also, have a Salsa bar read more

I saw their sign for fish tacos at $2.99 each today. My fiance joined me and got the ceviche. Both dishes were very good. I was really impressed with the pico de gallo, it was so fresh I could taste the onions and tomatoes and cilantro and they could have been freshly picked they were all so fresh and tasty. Anytime a taco shop has stayed open for a few years, you know it's good. We were not disappointed. I walked out of there on cloud 9 after having those tacos. read more

I had a pretty good breakfast burrito from Palominos. I had the ham, egg, cheese, and potato breakfast burrito for $10 and some change. The burrito was of a good medium size. The eggs came lightly seasoned and the ham chopped into strips. The potatoes should have been chopped into smaller pieces. The burrito did feel a little heavy on the potatoes. The burrito came on a good quality flour tortilla. I tried a couple of red hot sauces from the salsa bar. The mild one had good flavor and a subtle heat, and the deep red one's flavor was one dimensional and very hot. The service at the counter was good. The gentlemen participated in friendly small talk. The place looks average inside. It definitely needs a face lift, but it works. read more

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A great local spot near Hillcrest to satisfy your Mexican food cravings! As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with an old school, relaxed, comfortable vibe. Their menu is extensive and sure to satisfy whatever you're craving. From tacos to burritos to plates, they have everything! Their salsa bar is excellent with amazing fresh salsas, pickled carrots/jalapenos, onions with habanero and cilantro, and a range of mild to hot salsas. Service was prompt and I got my food piping hot and fresh in less than 10 minutes! The carne asada street taco had lovely charred carne and came loaded with a heaping serving of guacamole and two corn tacos. Their fried fish taco was also solid and hit the spot! For less than $7 for both tacos, I left full and satisfied! Please do yourself a favor and try this local gem! read more

Palomino's - Carne asada taco and fish taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Palomino's is a restaurant taco shop experience that goes above and beyond your standard taquería. Beatriz was extremely helpful when I was looking for parking in the area. She even came outside and directed me where to park! Then, when I ordered, she brought me ice water and utensils, which is not common for most taco shops in San Diego. Beatriz definitely made the experience much more welcoming. The Carne Asada Torta was next level! The tomato cream spread was a unique twist on a classic item. The avocado salsa and pickled onions from the salsa bar made this the best Mexican sandwich that I have ever had in my life. This is coming from a native San Diegan... The shoestring fries were seasoned perfectly, and the table is equipped with a bottle of ketchup. The salsa bar has a wide variety of salsas, hot carrots, jalapeños, and pickled vegetables. This is a step above even the best salsa bars in the city. The free tortilla chips was yet another pleasant added accoutrement. Overall, this place is my new go to Mexican restaurant for tortas, tacos, & burritos. Well done, Palomino's! read more

I stopped by here for lunch on a Tuesday with a group of four. We were greeted by delicious smells upon walking into the restaurant. I noticed the large menu and almost all of the tables filled with people eating delicious plates of meat, vegetables, rice, tacos, burritos, and soups. They have a self-serve salsa bar with about 6 different salsas, limes, and carrots and jalapeños. I decided to try their California Burrito and took it to-go. One of the employees brought the food out to us when it was ready. Service was great and friendly. The burrito was huge and SO delicious! The carne asada was perfectly seasoned and tender, the fries were crispy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. The prices are also very fair and I would recommend bringing cash as you will avoid credit card fees that way. Palomino's is now one of my go-to spots and a restaurant I would highly recommend checking out! read more

Palomino's - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Great carne asada!!! highly recommend this spot and will be back to try additional items. wonderful salsa bar, free chips, and great spicy carrots and pickled onions. Good prices, great sizes, very fresh and kind service. 10/10 read more

Food was delicious, great portions! Staff was super friendly, Authentic guacamole not the fake one other taco shops use. Definitely recommend, will be coming back definitely read more

I used this place for 3 weeks until I got the shits from bad salsa at the salad bar. Be warned! If the salsa smells tangy DONT EAT IT!!! read more

Wow! The caldo de res is where it's at! I love soup during the fall and winter but hate all the prep so this is where I come and the soup is always bomb the owner is generous with his servings, the flavor is excellent and the kindness is genuine. I'll be coming back again and again read more

Palomino's - Did someone say soup? Caldo de res was bomb! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried this place in my hunt for the best breakfast burritos and I gotta say I was surprised at how good it was. Better than a lot of other places honestly. I got an egg sausage and bean burrito. The beans had a lot of flavor and they put in a good amount of sausage. The tortilla was also very fresh. I will for sure be coming back here. My only negative feedback is that the salsas weren't very good. They were decent but not great and weren't spicy. The green sauce was good tho. read more

Palomino's - Egg, sausage and bean breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Totally decent Mexican food if you love nearby. The tortillas are fresh and smell amazing every time I pass by. I had the chili relleno & cheese enchilada plate and I'd rate it a B. read more

Ordered take out. Disappointed. Ordered Al Pastor and Fish tacos. Al pastor was awful - zero pineapple in the taco. Tortillas were cold. Fish taco - similarly awful. Tortillas were cold. Fish was cold and barely cooked. Fish and taco were flavorless. No crema. Won't be back. Wasted my money. read more

Just can't get my order right whether ordering in person, by phone or online. Can't even do a simple beans, rice & guacamole burrito. Not coming back. read more

Great tasting and authentic. You can't go wrong and time will not be disappointed. The service is always very appreciative.

This place surprised me. I ordered the Tampiquena. My only complaint is that it was too much for me to eat. That said, it was priced better than you would expect for so much food. The most important thing in this review is that the quality is astounding. I don't mean just good it was perfect. I don't think I have ever had grilled onions done with so much care. The flavor of everything was superb. I will be back. read more

This is a little hole in the wall place. When you first walk in, there is not any indication of much expectation. I was pleasantly surprised. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great customer service. They even offer wait service to the table. They have two billboards that sit at the entrance of the storefront advertising the specials of the day. Be sure to check them out. They have some great deals. The food is posted above the order counter for easy access. Everything is very clearly marked, which is a welcome change. The pricing is most reasonable and you get healthy servings for your money. Most importantly, the quality and taste of the food makes this place worth a visit. On our visit, we had the mini tacos, one of carnitas and the other one of carne asada. Very healthy portions and very well seasoned food. It was perfect, in fact, the portions were so large. You could take the second tortilla and make an order of two into an order of four and have quite a nice meal. At $2.75 each, this was an amazing deal and definitely worth the visit. We also had a plate of the of the daily special, which was 3 rolled beef tacos with guacamole, lettuce and sour cream, a side of rice and beans with the Coke for 1299. The rolled tacos were very tasty and crunchy. On the inside was delicious shredded beef filling. The the rice was nice and fluffy and well seasoned, and the beans were thick and creamy, not soupy and watered down. Both sides were given in healthy portions. The salsa bar had a nice variety and was set up so that it was very easy to access. I recommend trying the jalapeno and carrots. They were spot on. This full meal costs as much as a burger at some places. These days, if you're economy conscious, this is the place to go. If you like good mexican food, this is the place to go. The reason it only gets 4 stars is because of the ambiance. If that doesn't concern you, you will be very impressed with the food the service and the parking. This is definitely worth a try, and it should not be missed. read more

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Very good burritos and enchiladas. Excellent hot sauce. However, Al Pastor was dry and not flavorful. Crunchy taco shell was stale. Guacamole was not fresh. Hopefully these were because it was the end of the day on a weekend and not a normal occurrence. read more