$15 for a mid adobada burrito? At least it's a decent size. The place smells like cheap cleaner. Dude taco stand makes a wayyyyyy better California burrito for $10. Go there instead. Puts this place to absolute shame. read more

Rigoberto's is a small place on the corner of espola in Poway. A small quiet place to eat in peace good fast Mexico food. My mother and I have lunch on Monday there and we love there potato tacos Deeeelishes read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - 2 Potato Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

They are very fast at prepping the food. We ordered 3 burritos and two Flautas and it took them 5 minutes. Reading some recent reviews, I was thinking I might get cold burritos. The burritos I got were warm. Flautas used to be my favorite but it's getting so expensive now ($4.95 each). The skin is not flaky either. Maybe it would be better if I eat it at the store. 3 burritos and 2 Flautas came down to $56. read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Adobada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

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You be the judge. This bean burrito was over $10. At least make it big enough to justify the price. This restaurant serves TINY portions. Prepare for disappointment. read more

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Fucking ass service I told cashier no pico de gallo which tomato and onions and they fucking put this the fucking 4th time and very expensive for mid food don't come they don't listen read more

Misleading advertisement of cali burrito, no guac included & not mentioned when ordering. A google search for a traditional Cali burrito would include either sour cream or guac which this place does not include. Fries were dark and soggy in the burrito indicating inappropriate cooking temperature or re-use of cooking oil. Highly disappointed with food quality. read more

Tasty, good efficient, I was in a hurry and needed food really quick and the spot did the trick step in and try everything on their menu looks delicious and like I said they're efficient. This is for like a quickie read more

This place has amazing nachos! I wasn't too impressed with their breakfast burrito due to the potatoes being undercooked.

Beautiful day (hot) in Poway. Wow, this place was rocking with laborers who were waiting on their order(s) Lots of tables to sit at, plenty of parking and a clean bathroom. Cashier was very friendly and sincere. My 2 crispy beef taco plate was ready with in 5 minutes. I even ordered it extra crispy (bc that's the way my better half prefers it) *Check out my pics Very good crispy tacos! Yes, I hungry, too, but they were exceptional, trust me. Shredded beef was seasoned just right. (not overly salty) The beans were a little salty for my taste and not because it was sprinkled with Cotija either. The rice was nice and fluffy, no grains that'll stick to your teeth ... know what I mean? I'm in this area on Friday's and will definitely be back. If you're on a time crunch, I suggest you call ahead because . . . Cuando la comida es buena, siempre habrá una multitud. - Cuidarse :) read more

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Used to be my favorite spot, 5 min from my house. No longer. Since around 2023 I hardly go anymore because of the staff changes. I would work late and always call ahead my pickup order, like 45 min to an hour BEFORE closing time. It worked great for all parties involved. Sometime around 2022 or 2023 they seem to have all new staff who just don't GAF. They literally won't even answer the phone within an hour of closing time, and even if you get there 30-40 min before, all the chairs are up with the floor mopped, salsa put away etc, which is fine, but they make you FEEL unwanted by their demeanor. Was starving and craving a California burrito and splurged on the loco (adds bacon) for $15 and change... Asked they guy what was in it, requested no guac, and he said no problem. Even my receipt had no guac. Very first bite was NOTHING BUT tortilla and a big slimy pile of BROWNED guac with RAW ONIONS in it. Will never return, I'm done. It's just as well, I'm probably no longer allowed in their establishment after I rapidly disassembled it onto their floor. After paying $15 for a burrito, I'm not asking them to remake just to have them rub their nuts on it or add special sauce if you catch my drift. read more

The prices are so out of control, that I have no choice but to boycott this place. In August of 2025, here are some prices to ponder: Crispy Beef Taco: $6.00 Medium Drink: $4.25 Bandido Burrito: $17.85 Small side of Rice: $3.75 Small side of Beans: $3.75 read more

If you're gonna make one taco eight dollars, it should be the best taco you've ever had in your life. This place is absolutely horrible, from the horrible service to the horrible food and overpriced. I'm convinced they know they don't have good food and price their items high because they are the only restaurant with a bathroom within a 10 mile radius. Rather than charge people $20 to use your bathroom make some decent food and price it at a decent point and people will enter your restaurant in droves. You're in San Diego where there's a huge Hispanic community as well as many people who enjoy Hispanic food. You don't need to have sleazy practices like charging eight dollars to use the bathroom to get people into your restaurant if it tastes good. Lol. read more

Too expensive, I'll drive 15 minutes for 40% lower prices at another shop (with equal or better quality)

Very mid food. Very overpriced. Service sometimes sucks. Ambiance is good and food is occasionally good. Saved by the fact it's at a convenient location. read more

Delicious Cali burrito and really hot salsa at there bar highly recommended taco shop to eat at!

Stopped by for a quick bite. 3 rolled tacos with sour cream and cheese. It came out with guac. Not mad, but the meat was ice cold. Returned it and the guy said sorry and brought out the rolled tacos with SOUR CREAM. Ice cold meat AGAIN. Told him it was cold, dumped it and took an L. Eat at your own risk. read more

I've now had this Carne Asada twice- once on Super Nachos and once in the Robertito Breakfast Burrito. Both times it was excellent- moist, marinated(?) perfectly seasoned and almost zero gristle. I'm picky, but this may be the best Asada in Poway. But boy do you pay for the privilege! $11.25 for the burrito now plus 50 cents for your debit card, so be sure to bring CASH. Great salsa bar now with pre-measured 1 oz cups. About 6 choices. Loved the Habanero, but the Aguacate / Jalapeño was super-good too! read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Robertito's Breakfast Burrito - one of the best ever anywhere, but ouch, $11.25 + .50 card fee! - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Not worth $13.50 for a carne asada burrito with tax $14.55. They keep raising prices and the quality of the food keeps getting worst and worst . You know how a taco shop burrito won't be good? When it's ready 90 seconds after you pay. That means they were steaming the carne asada and it's not hot off the grill fresh that always takes a lot longer. I think they are going to go out of business nobody was there during dinner time . The burrito didn't taste good and it's overpriced . Now to find a new place even if it's farther away. read more

I've been going here for years because it's close to my house. It started out ok, but has really gone down hill over the last couple years. I ordered from there tonight and the place smelt like a broken sewage pipe. It really turned me off and the over-priced burrito wasn't very good. Sorry to say, this was my last from there. read more

Best fish burrito on it's bomb lots of fish perfect amount of cabbage. Decent salsa bar read more

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I live pretty close and used to go quite often, but no more. Breakfast burritos are $14. Ridiculous. The food is decent, but nothing to write home about. There are plenty of other places to go to get good Mexican food. Prices have gone up 30% or more in the last 6 months. read more

Thief's. Multiple times they've attempted to steal from me or someone I know. Example 1: tried to tell me my order was over $40. When I did the math based on menu prices it was around $20. When I called him out, he simply apologized and said it was a mistake. Example 2: gave my mom a total of 17.95 and tried to not give her the change. Again, apologized said a mistake. Example 3: charged me almost $18 for a burrito. Went back to the menu to check price and was under $13. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS. They are dishonest and steal money from customers. read more

Just no, 2 adobada tacos, $6.00 each plus .50 cents for using a credit card, then the meat hard to chew, they are regular size tortilla but not worth $6 each. read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Stopped by here while I was going to Poway Lake. The Carne Asada Fries are huge, good for 2-3 people for sure. The carne asada meat was nicely seasoned and it comes with a good amount of homemade guacamole, not the fake stuff! The fries could of been cooked a little bit more for that crispness but they were still good otherwise. The 5 rolled tacos were nice and crunchy and the beef inside wasn't dry and they have the shredded lettuce on top which I personally love on my rolled tacos. The inside is huge with lots of seating, the salsa bar has a lot of different sauces. Overall I had a pretty good experience here for my first time. I'll be back to try other things when I'm in the area. read more

I went in for lunch and it was busy but not crazy! I ordered the 5 rolled tacos with guac, shredded cheese and lettuce. I asked for extra lettuce and they did bring it! I love rolled tacos and these were the best I've ever tried. No photo because I was starving :-) read more

Been a long time customer probably going back 6 years and eating here several times a week, but no more. Food was awful. The guy at the counter was possibly the worst I've ever had contact with...ever. Poway deserves better. I'll drive a bit further to get food going forward. read more

This place is legit! The breakfast burrito and taquitos were delicious. I would eat here again.

What happened to this place? If you work or go to school at Poway High, this was the place to go. No the prices have shot up and thr quality of food has gone down. I got a California burrito and the meat was dry. The cheese was congealed. The fries were hard. It's like the burrito was pre-made, sitting around for someone to buy it. read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - No sauce or anything. Dry meat and congealed cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

After a hike in the Cleveland NF nearby, we were in the mood for some Mexican food but nothing that may give us the run on the long drive home, so decided upon Rigoberto's. The fish burrito was crispy, juicy, just as I remember. The California burrito "hit the spot", verbatim the SO. The "medium" salsa was sooooooo not medium.. put mouths were burning... Pickled carrots were crunchy with a hint of spiciness. We got home ok without the need for detour. We made the right choice. read more

The guy working the counter today 10-29-2023really need a to listen when the patrons order

Divine food, incredible ambience, customer service is superb. The super nachos dish is a beautiful fusion meal of American and Mexican cuisine. It is indeed super the workers there are exuberantly classy. They are very attentive to their customers interests. Treated my mother very well. read more

I stopped here yesterday for the first time on the way home, got a Carnitas burrito. Without a doubt the best tasting, flavorful, crispy-edges meat I've had in a long time, maybe ever. I don't know when I've had so much m.eat, salsa and guac . read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

We got two burritos and that totaled to a bit more than $20. I could understand if we had ordered two California burritos but we had one and a bean and cheese burrito...once we received the burritos, we split the two so we could each try both of the burritos. The bean and cheese had very little substance or maybe the beans were liquidy. The California burrito had very little french fries which made it seem like it was a carne asada burrito they realized need a couple of French fries. Either way, mediocre experience for a bit more than I normally spend for this exact order else where. They also might be much better earlier in the day based off other reviews. read more

Just picked this up 15 minutes ago--- brown guacamole????? It was hidden under the second layer of rolled tacos. I've been eating rolled tacos my whole life and have never gotten brown guacamole from an establishment. We knew we should have gone to El Ranchito. read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Brown guacamole.... - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Terrible customer service! I asked for a veggie burrito with grilled vegetables. They messed up the order. The thing was ice cold! I paid for lettuce in a tortilla?! Then I asked the manager to correct it. They insisted I didn't pay for it! Ok fine I'll pay the extra $1. Then they would not even remake it?! They wanted me to do it by putting the veggies in a cup?! Seriously?! Never coming back. Don't go here. And too bad we were so excited it was close by. Their loss... Staff was wearing no gloves too?! read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

I have been to this location before but I think it changed ownership. I went in and ordered a shredded beef taco. I sat down to eat it in the lobby area. Which was Covid perfect. Hot sauces were all individually dilled in their little containers. But the taco was the greasiest taco I've ever had in my life. I could squeeze out the grease from the show. I won't be going back. read more

Took my wife and Daughter to Rigoberto's for a quick lunch today. Here's my 6 year old daughter's review: "Thank you so much for all the food you gave me. I loved it very much. I had the Quesadilla and it was delicious. I am very Thankful." read more

Big fan! Their chips and guac are simple and excellent (I always ask for cheese on top). They make great potato tacos that are super filling. They've also got awesome breakfast items too. read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - Chips and Guac w Cheese - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Came here on a Sunday and the place wasn't packed. The food came out really fast. They have a salsa bar with the usual condiments. Tried the California and the carne asada burritos. They were large and filling, no skimping on the meat indeed. The tortilla was soft and good. My only complaint is that the burritos were salty. But I know the average American likes their food more salty. I would come back but maybe ask if they could lower the salt next time. read more

Rigoberto's Taco Shop - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

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Having a favorite Mexican food spot is like having a favorite band: You love them and want to share them w everyone, but you want them to be all yours before they get signed and become inaccessible. Also, I hate waiting in lines. So...if you've read this far, turn away!! OK: If there's a better salsa/hot sauce anywhere on the planet, I haven't found it yet. It's made by Mexican Martians from outer space 'cause I can't find anything like it anywhere else on Earth. So savory/garlicy and balanced, one might wonder what ancient medicine man is keeping the recipe under lockdown. WHY: One of my favorite things to do on a sublimely sunny Poway Saturday is hike Iron Mtn, then go face down in the savory hedonistic criminally satisfying carne asada burrito. YES - get the flautas WITH sour cream. The orange and yellow decor and menu makes me feel like I'm piloting a 60s mid-century modern Mexican Starship Enterprise. Or maybe I'm just high? read more