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.

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.

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!

Mayra helped us out and she was so nice! I had the al pastor tacos and they were amazing and so…read moreflavorful, however, my friend got the bean and cheese burrito with carne asada and before she even took a bite of it, she noticed that the tortilla was already breaking apart. She really struggled to eat this burrito and ended up throwing away a decent amount of it because it was just too messy. Slightly disappointing, but the carne asada was tasty!

My go to when I come to the beach now! The California burrito is the way to go! Everyone needs to…read morealso try the elote, it's great. Service was quick and everyone was super welcoming and nice.

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!

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and they were pretty busy…read more I ordered carne asada tacos (can't go wrong with that) and chicharon tacos. And my boyfriend ordered a chicharon burrito. When ordering the lady asked my boyfriend if he was okay with cilantro, onions, rice okay in the burrito and he omitted the beans. One thing she never asked is we wanted hotsauce on the food. Because when I got my tacos and he got his burrito, it had hotsauce. I think this is something they should ask if you want when you are ordering. What if someone is ordering for a kid and they don't like hotsauce. I say this cos I don't like hotsauce. My boyfriend had to bring to back and they have new tacos with no hotsauce. Another thing that is a hit or miss here are the chicharon. Our chicharon was both crunchy and soft. I noticed it depends what time of day you go and you also know by how much chicharon they have left (you can see it on the display). I like how they have the toppings in a little bar where you can get (hot sauce, pickled jalapeños, cilantro and onions). It is a small restaurant. They have some seats indoor and outdoor. And they even have a tortilla lady in the corner making fresh tortillas.

This little hole in the wall taco shop is one of those spots you almost don't notice unless someone…read moretells you about it, but I'm glad I found it. The tacos are really good and packed with flavor, and the burritos are just as solid, big portions that actually fill you up without feeling overpriced. You definitely get your money's worth here, which is hard to find these days. One of the best parts is the salsa bar. They have a good variety of salsas, and all of them taste fresh and delicious, not watered down like some places. You can really customize your food depending on how spicy you like it. The only downside is there's no kids menu, so it might be tough if you have really picky eaters. But if you're just looking for good tacos, good burritos, fair prices, and a taco spot to grab a quick meal, this place is definitely worth checking out.

I finally tried Izzy's Taco Truck and WOW... it did not disappoint…read more First off, the torta bread is made fresh daily and you can absolutely tell. It was incredibly soft, fluffy, and just melts in your mouth The carne asada was sooo tender and packed with flavor--perfectly seasoned and juicy in every bite And let's talk about the horchata ... PERFECTION. It had the perfect balance of sweetness--you could really taste the cinnamon and it wasn't overly sugary at all. Just chef's kiss Just a heads up : there's no sit-down area, so this is definitely a grab-and-go spot. But honestly? It's 100% worth it PLUS they have Taco Tuesday with a BOGO deal on al pastor... say less ‍Great service & vibes. Overall: Highly recommend! I will definitely be back

What a disappointing review to have to leave…read more Izzy's use to be our go to spot. Amazing food and great prices. The girl that worked there was super helpful, polite, and was good at making suggestions on tweaks for better flavor. Since she left we've given them many opportunities to provide the stellar service she did. Not only does the service lack. But the food is now sub par. Our last experience led to food poisoning, so we will not be going back.