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    Roberto's Taco Shop

    3.4 (371 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ROBERTO'S TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Yummy food
    Erica C.

    Food was phenomenal and service was outstanding!!! Flavored carne asada and not just meat thrown on a flat top!!! So good and will definitely becoming a regular to Roberto's the food is not just ordinary it's delicious 10 out of 10!!!

    Roberto's Taco Shop Mission Valley

    Avoid this place. On March 22, 2026, around 8:45 AM, I walked in and was told they don't open until 9:00 AM--which is fine. However, when I politely asked if I could wait inside, the employee immediately told me "no" and ordered me to leave. The entire interaction was in Spanish, so there was no misunderstanding. When I asked why the door was open if customers weren't allowed in, he responded, "I was waiting for someone to ask me that," with a smug, confrontational tone. His demeanor was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. This wasn't just about being closed--it was about how a potential customer was treated. If this is how they handle a simple interaction, I have no interest in giving them my business. There are plenty of places that treat people with basic respect--this is not one of them

    Hashbrown deluxe breakfast burrito
    Christie L.

    Review for the breakfast burritos only. I've been here many times over the years and Roberto's always delivers on their breakfast burritos. I love getting the hashbrown deluxe which has all the different meats, eggs, cheese and hashbrowns. It comes out hot and loaded with all the goods. It is quite large so you have to be pretty hungry but it's delicious. There is a self serve salsa station. I like the 2 mild green and red salsas. There is a hot red which is good but really spicy.

    Got there just before closing time
    Tony E.

    Was in the area and was hungry, between Roberto's and Jack? Robby's WINS!! But run it back, it was 9:26 when I walked in, the place was being clean and it was CLEAN! Dude cleaning was very polite telling me they were already closed! ‍ If I was working I would wanna get out of there in time and I've been coming to Robs forever so I wasn't gonna make an issue out of it! I wish I was offered something like that"hey, we can only make roll tacos or chips or something instead of just CLOSED! lol... But Roberto's is an institution in SD, will be back!!

    Khamphone K.

    One of my favorite to go places when I am at work around this area. My favorite entree are the California burrito with guacamole added, beef, menudo (very authentic), chicken tostada bowl and their rolled tacos with everything on top. Their rice and beans are good too! Everything is always cook fresh after you place your order and it's usually less than 15 minutes wait. My other favorite part of the restaurant is their salsa bar, it is soooo good! They have green, red and mild salsa. You can tell they make their hot sauces in house and I always pack extra to use with my other meals plus I love hot sauces. The restaurant is always clean and tidy when I visit. Plenty of parking spots and tables/seats. The staff are always friendly. You can pay with card, cash or apps on the phone such as Apple Pay etc.

    California burrito

    Disappointing to say the least. $15 for California burrito with added guacamole. French Fries were old and stale and meat was salty. Pico de gallo in salsa bar was too spicy for a basic tomato salsa and also salty which was weird. Just not good at all!! If I had eaten it there I would have asked for a refund.

    Pozole Blanco y flautas
    Liliana M.

    Definitivamente volveré .. te reciben con una bella sonrisa y se siente la Energía positiva y alegre .. y no se diga la comida deliciosa.. recomendado !!!

    Service counter
    Thomas K.

    Fair prices and fair portions for two very large tacos. Grabbed a bite here for lunch while staying at a nearby hotel. My only complaint was an overwhelming scent of cleaning products but hard to direct points for cleanliness.

    Came in ordered a carne asada burrito had very little guacamole mole if any at all I basically got a burrito with just carne asada nothing else

    $14.55 grade A, super bomb, spicy, meaty, cheesy, hash-brown deluxe breakfast burrito, with great tasting green salsa and tear jerking red salsa.

    Food so good, even a duck wanted to line up for it

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    Got the California Burrito! It was amazing! Fast service and friendly cashier, I'll be coming back!

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    20 days ago

    Surf and turf burrito was excellent. Shrimp were perfectly cooked and plump and juicy.

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    1 month ago

    worst place ever 42 bucks for 2 carne asada fries and they weren't even full looks like they js did it in a rush never going there again !

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    8 months ago

    The original Roberto's with all the old classic recipes! Very clean fast service and great food.

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    2 years ago

    Do not eat here. Workers are eating food and then handling uncooked items for customer without washing their hands. GROSS.

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    1 year ago

    The best taco shop around! Their rolled tacos are delicious! Line can be long but you know why-it's such a great place!

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    We've gone to this Roberto's for years. Great service and delicious food, as always. Absolutely love their burritos .

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    Loved it here. Things to note 1. Parking is bad so plan…read moreaccordingly and be prepared to walk a block or 2 to get to the restaurant 2. It is very dark in here. I had to take photos in night mode so it looks a lot brighter than it actually is. If you are going with someone older or who has trouble seeing in the dark, they are not gonna see anything lol 3. I heard reservations were required months out but i went in the same day. It was the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend around lunch time but they took walk ins left and right so maybe just dinner is what needs to be booked in advance? The decor was immaculate and everything that came out was delicious and it came out very fast. It is connected to the Lafayette hotel which has the jungle room, bowling alley, pool and multiple bars. You can easily spend the day here. Mmmm not if you have kids though. 10/10 recommend

    Very trendy, friendly, evocative dining experience! It's located inside the Lafayette Hotel, but…read morethere's also an outside entrance to the restaurant. Beware there's only street parking, no valet service (unless you're a hotel guest), so that can present a challenge. Reservations a MUST on weekends, especially with a group. Now for the food reviews. Everything we ordered was delicious from the squash blossom and smashed tuna tartare appetizers to the El Festin platter (made for groups) . Since the main dining area is kept dark for the dramatic gothic effect, it's tricky to rely on your sense of sight for the presentation of each of the dish. The highlight for me was the chili garlic shrimp tacos. So full of flavor! The only drawback is that many of their dishes are made with nuts. So if you have a nut allergy, which one of us in our group did, the menu was limiting. Overall, it's an incredible place for first timers and out-of- towners. I might return for a special celebration, but not repeatedly. Once is good enough experience, especially with so many other special dining options in our fine city.

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    Dramatic dining space!
    Dramatic dining space!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Cool and dramatic setting!

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    California Burritos

    California Burritos

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    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!

    They do things a little different at this place. The California had guacamole and sour cream. Makes…read moreit more like a carne asada burrito adding fries. That said, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this burrito. It's large, filling, but their sauce had an almost artificial red color to it. Despite the weird look of the sauce, it had decent spice, wasn't overwhelming but wasn't weak either. Parking is very difficult here, and seating is limited. It's a small tack shop style place, made more for to-go orders. Service was fast and friendly. Their horchata is where they really lose a star, it's from a fountain and tastes like it, watered down artificial flavor. However you don't come here for the drinks, you come here for the large tasty California Burritos, hence the name. They've definitely won me over and I'll be back when in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

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    California Burritos
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    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
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    4.1
    (5.7k reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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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.

    * catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date…read more Booked a big group dinner here as they had lots of spacious seating. We were split into two tables outside. Overall the experience was pretty underwhelming. The food was not very flavorful - it wasn't authentic Mexican food or even good California fusion Mexican food. There are so many better Mexican restaurants in San Diego, it was disappointing to have wasted a meal here. I believe it's a chain so not sure if the other locations are better as I've only tried this one.

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    Ribeye Taco
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