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    Roberto’s Taco Shop

    4.3 (104 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kimberly K.

    Found this little shop looking for some affordable Mexican food in Point Loma. It's a tiny shop with a small parking lot but a lot of street parking. There are a few tables inside and some outside seating. There's also a salsa bar inside. The service is great. The cashier was so sweet and helpful. She greeted every customer that came in and never lost her patience even when it got pretty busy. We came in at 6 pm on a Saturday night and it was steadily busy the whole time we were there but the food came out quickly and there wasn't too bad of a wait. My husband and I split a carne asada fries and deluxe breakfast burrito. The fries were okay, not as crispy as I prefer and there wasn't a lot of meat but it was tender and well seasoned. I enjoyed the burrito more which came with eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, and bacon. There was a good amount of eggs inside and the hash browns were sooo crispy. The tortilla was warm and delicious. The burrito was amazing with some of their salsa poured over it. Prices were pretty good too. I would definitely recommend this place for their burritos.

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    Nathan Z.

    Great little local spot, not far from the airport which worked out perfect as I await a delayed flight. The staff is very nice and immediately approaches when walking up to the counter. Everything was clean, and well kept and the flow of people walking in was steady. Nice little salsa bar with 4 styles, 2 hot, 2 mild, but were great for blending together to find the combo to my preference. The Burrito I got today was the Deluxe Breakfast Burrito. Good size, not huge but definitely has some heft. The bacon, sausage and ham were plentiful and fairly evenly distributed. Cheese was a bit light but the other flavors kept this from being a big deal. The potato they use is a hash brown with the best flaky crunch, think McD hash brown but fluffier inside and a panko style crunch. The balance of texture and flavors was on point. Solid choice, and the other burritos I saw being made looked pretty consistent with making sure they don't skimp. Location and ambiance is a 5 star, great little neighborhood spot. 5 stars for the service, friendly and they actually look like they like working here! The burrito gets a solid 4.5, flavors were there and size was great value, but some bites needed salsa to restore the moisture. Overall easily coming back to try some of their other burritos.

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    Ashley L.

    Really solid Mexican food near Shelter Island! The space is clean and welcoming, portions are generous, and prices are fair for the quality. The food feels authentic and satisfying. Seems to be already well loved by many, and I can see why.

    The tomatoes you see are all there was. The tacos had no filling in the 2 inches on both sides.
    Michelle A.

    I used to go to the OB location. Point Loma location hasn't been consistent with flavors, quality, etc. Yesterday will be the last time there. 5 rolled tacos that were empty on both sides, tortillas felt stale, loaded with mostly lettuce. Plus the girl whistling constantly and very loudly was so off putting we took our food to go.

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    Mike M.

    OK, I think it would take a lot for me to get five stars to the taco place, but I'm not sure I've had better experience. The inside was immaculately clean like it. It appears every 30 minutes wipe every surface inside very efficient. The grill is sparkling clean the food was super fresh hot to order and very quick on delivery took no more than five minutes to prepare. Prices are right and if you can eat an entire burrito, then your damn hungry because it was giant I had the Carne Asada breakfast burrito and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not sure there's a better burrito out there for breakfast. Can't talk about their afternoon at four different fresh sauces out there so enjoy.

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    J R.

    Let me start by saying, this place is doing it right! Clean Efficient Friendly Quality food Affordable Whats not to like here? Give them a try and tell them Yelp sent you. Five stars (Hands down). I would poop here again, and again.

    Chelle S.

    How someone can mess up such a simple order is beyond me. Ordered a bean burrito with a side of rice and beans, a quesadilla with a side of rice and beans, and another bean burrito. I got one quesadilla, two large sides of rice and beans, 2 bean burritos with no cheese, and 1 burrito with beans and rice inside of it. What in the actual world? At first I was like... ummm no I meant combos, for example a plate with quesadillas with rice and beans. Then I realized the bean burritos didn't have cheese. I was like, I ordered bean burritos but these don't have cheese. She said, "you didn't say you wanted cheese". I was like, doesn't it normally come with cheese? She said yes it does. So doesn't that mean a bean burrito defaults to having cheese unless someone says they don't want something it comes with? I'm seriously baffled by this entire interaction. I won't be returning to this location. The incompetence was a 10/10.

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    Best Roberto's in SD. Very friendly staff, clean, & super fresh tasting food. Thank you guys !

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    I have tried in Vegas and California both place hit the spot. The food was good and the service was quick.

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    Delicious! The food was so fresh. Even the tortillas and chips were made fresh. You can really tell the quality is authentic

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    Best Cali burrito! I always guacamole and it's a game changer. The salsa options are awesome

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    Dramatic dining space!
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    An Unforgettable Birthday Celebration!…read more I took my husband here for his birthday this past Monday, and the entire experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. First, the location and the views are simply stunning. It set the perfect backdrop for a celebratory evening. But what really elevated the vibe was the music! The playlist was so on point that I literally found myself dancing in my seat to every single song. It created such a fun, lively energy. I also have to give a massive shoutout to our waiter, who was incredibly attentive, warm, and anticipated our every need. The entire staff went above and beyond to make my husband feel so wonderfully celebrated. From a sweet little "Happy Birthday" sign to a surprise dessert at the end of the meal, every detail was thoughtful and perfectly executed. This place is truly incredible. We will absolutely be back!

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    Overview: very quick and friendly service, yummy California Burrito according to my bf…read more ---- We placed an order through the phone for a California Burrito ($13.90) and a Fish Taco ($5.50) and they said it would be ready in 5 minutes! We left right away to pick up the food and sure enough it was ready waiting for our arrival. One quick drive back home to dig in and the aroma was so enticing. California Burritos is very apt for their name, my bf rates it a 10/10. As a California Burrito connoisseur, he liked the addition of sour cream in it and said the flavors were delicious. He topped it with their green salsa for a little bit of a freshness to cut through the richness and fattiness of the meat and fries in the burrito. He didn't care for the fish taco that much and rated it a 4/10 but said the restaurant overall was a 10/10, as he thought there was too much lettuce and tomato throwing off the ratio of the taco. I, on the other hand, am a huge fan of veggies and liked the ample amount they provided. ---- There's a couple benches outside in front of the shop and seating at booth tables inside as well. It's a bit smaller to sit inside, I recommend sitting outside to enjoy the fresh air and the sunset is beautiful. ---- Overall: if you're in the mood for California Burritos come to the place rightly named California Burritos!

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    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
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    The name might be Puesto but the food was PRESTO!!…read more Never been here before but I will ABSOLUTELY return in the future. From start to finish, everything was wonderful and I will NEVER forget my experience. We were met immediately with great service as well as continuing to receive it from every member of staff including our lovely server. Every other member that brought out our food & drinks was just as delightful. The weather was perfect to be seated outdoors in their patio, it matched the relaxing and enjoyable vibe we had. The food, I mean, the FOOD was undeniably delicious and full of flavor. I've literally never had a better taco anywhere else. The Al pastor was exceptionally juicy and tasteful and I'm so glad I went with my go to because it's a meal I'll never forget. The Agua Fresca were so refreshing too, sweet but not overly sweet, just the right balance. Overall, I have another new favorite when I come back out again.

    I have mixed thoughts on Puesto…read more On one hand, they're pretty expensive. One lobster taco alone will set you back $35. And it doesn't come with anything either. But it'll be a delicious lobster taco. On the other hand, I'm not sure the quality justifies the price. It's not the most amazing tacos you'll ever eat. And service is really not that great. The servers didn't know how to operate the cash register or place take out orders. The wait time was long for the food. And they genuinely looked confused when we asked for water while we waited for our take out order. We ordered almost $200 worth of food - lobster tacos, shrimp tacos, filet mignon tacos, short rib tacos, etc., I don't think water while we waited for the food on a hot summer day was a strange ask. I liked the lobster tacos. The fried fish tacos were just okay; señor baja is better. The short rib, filet mignon, and shrimp tacos were okay too. I do like the handmade blue corn tortillas. I don't like that for such a steep price you don't even get complimentary chips and salsa. Overall good quality of food but I wouldn't make this a regular place to visit when I'm in SD.

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    Ribeye Taco
    Puesto at the Headquarters
    Puesto at the Headquarters

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