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    Ramon's Taco Shop

    3.6 (286 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Desserts, Seafood
    Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Carne Asada Burrito
    Sergio G.

    Decent size burrito Great tasting carne asada Lots of seating and open salsa bar Free chips while you wait or to go which is generous Great welcoming service And they have outdoor seating as well A little on the pricy side but I'd say it's worth it

    My fish taco pieces!
    Doug R.

    Worst Mexican restaurant in San Diego! I went there today for lunch and only 1 person was there. I ordered a fish taco and I waited 10 minutes. No big deal and I was looking forward to it but when it came out I was so disappointed. Fired little pieces of fish. Tasted like old freezer burnt fish! I'm not sure if anything else is good from this place but I highly doubt it! Save your money and pick another place. You will thank me later. I give it 1/4 star! They Definitely need to rethink their strategy to serve people! I don't like to give bad reviews but hopefully they will take pride in serving customers in the future. I'm surprised that they have been there for so long.

    Enchilada's

    Absolutely some of the worst Mexican food I've ever had anywhere! And a real shock to get this served in San Diego County, where we're known for excellent Mexican cuisine. The rolled tacos were flavorless, the fish tacos soggy, sloppy, and inedible, and the enchiladas were dry, flavorless, and (though they charged us extra for lettuce) had no lettuce or anything else. The beans - oh my gosh - it was bean paste! Not a hint of bean anywhere. I wish I had taken more photos, but I think the photo I did take of the enchiladas gives you an idea. Crappy cheese that didn't even melt and dry, dry, dry. Never again!

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    Jack M.

    Ramon's Taco Shop has been serving the community of San Diego for sometime now. I was in the area and decided to have breakfast, so I ordered the bacon and eggs breakfast burrito during their $2 off happy hour from 8 am to 10 am. The burrito normally coast $13 but I was able to get it for $10 and some change. It's a great deal and they do not hold back on the ingredients neither. The burrito came thoroughly filled with scrambled eggs and a very good amount of bacon. I like that the bacon pieces were large. The eggs however, could of used some seasoning. It was a good medium size burrito. I had it with two of the red hot sauces from the salsa bar. The bright red one was fire and very tasty. Actually, both were very tasty. The service was friendly and welcoming. The young lady at the counter was very nice and helpful.

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    Emmett T.

    Ramon's Taco Shop is a local joint located in the University Square of University City. Because this plaza was anchored by a VONS grocery store, the amount of spaces in the common parking lot was sufficient for all of the businesses. I used to visit this shop more frequently before the pandemic when the cost for their street tacos were as low as $1.50 each, $3.99 for three, or $5.99 for five. Only across the border in Tijuana had I seen tacos sold at such low prices. Fast forward to my most recent visit, and there was only one party seated in the dining area which had a capacity for about three dozen customers. A self service salsa bar was stationed to the left of the service counter. Street tacos were now $3.50 each or $9 for three. The same six proteins were available as the filling. I decided to go heftier and selected one of the ten burrito varieties in the Surf 'N Turf. Grilled shrimp, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo were the ingredients wrapped inside the flour tortilla. After I arrived home and opened the burrito for consumption, the product was typical in size and flavor. The price was $15 which seemed to be a few dollars more than some of the places that sell this item. If you come between 8 and 10 am, there was a two dollar discount offered for their breakfast burritos. I gave my latest experience at Ramon's Taco Shop a rating between three and four stars.

    $15 for a burrito smaller than my hand
    Dave L.

    This is what a $15 burrito looks like at Ramons. Suggested tip starts at 18% and goes up to 35%! For what? This spot used to be so great. Makes me sad to see what it's become.

    Pollo Asado Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Carne Asada Taco

    Best taco Tuesday deal! Don't know why they aren't rated higher. Their food is good and they are generous with guacamole, meat, and other fillings in their tacos! Good vibes and all around a great authentic option for Mexican food in San Diego. Burritos are delicious too!

    Surf n' Turf Fries
    Cirwan S.

    Man this place has it all ! I started things out with sharing a hot Cheeto burrito with my buddy and it was fire ! My friend got the spicy shrimp plate and loved it ! I tried one of the shrimp and it was good. Me and my buddy also shared the surf and turf fries and the carne asada was so flavorful. We all shared the pollo asado nachos and chicken was so flavorful. Also they have churros !! Restaurant was clean and the cashier was helpful. Definitely coming back here !

    Heads up this place is a rip off!!! $5 more for add ons in burritos

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    Ramons is the best Mexican restaurant in the University City area. The cheese enchiladas are outstanding.

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    9 months ago

    Their California burrito was sooo good! Add their house sauce on it and it's for sure one of the best Cali burritos I've ever had.

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    11 months ago

    Fresh food, good chips and plenty of salsa. My nieghborhood spot. Shrimp burrito and chicken shredded burritos are my favorite here.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing breakfast plates and burritos. Good service and appreciate the salsa bar. Prices are affordable-thank you!

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    Excellent Cali breakfast burrito. Huge portions. Breakfast quesadilla also very good.

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