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    Roberto's Taco Shop

    3.9 (344 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    Edwin A.

    Best taco shop in the area hands down. Jaime has the best service!!! His a wizard with the meats back there. Nice chill spot to grab some good Mexican food. Definitely comming back it's that good and packed with food.

    Shredded beef taco combo and two enchiladas à la carte
    Jim B.

    I think this place has the best refried beans in San Diego... Crispy shredded beef tacos the best . Two cheese enchiladas $6.95 and the enchilada sauce is awesome.

    Taquitos. They were soooooo good that they were almost gone before I remembered to take a picture.
    Noel R.

    A friend bought me taquitos from here and they were soooooo good! I never get taquitos from anywhere bcuz they are always so dry and just not good. These were really good, very flavorful and they did not hold back on the guacamole. I'll definitely be going back.

    Jenny K.

    This taco shop opens late and near our Airbnb, making it convenient for late night food runs. Especially after being out all day. My friends picked up the food for us and we were surprised how generous the portion size is for its bucks. A lot of places that I tried in the past, especially carne asada fries, it's best eaten hot and right away. A lot of times the fries are way too thick making you full fast, but it's not the case here. The fries were thin and light batter. A plus it was not soggy! I couldn't stop eating. Flavors were there and everything was on point. Heard service was also amazing. Will definitely visit whenever we're in San Diego!

    I ordered catering for my work event and OMG! The carne asada is AMAZING!! The hot sauce is great too! Shout out Lulu and Rene for all the help and going above and beyond to help me with my last minute order!

    Adobada fries
    M. C.

    Great little hole in the wall shop with kind customer service. After craving adobada fries for 4 days, I was looking around yelp where I could find this and Roberto's accommodated my request. (Receipt line item was carne asada fries), same price 14.55 plus tax. TOTALLY hit the spot. Huge portion, the meat was tender and crispy in all the right places and had all the toppings I love - guac, sour cream, cheese. I got both the red and green salsas and was delighted that both were spicy but not too spicy where I can't taste the food as well. I'm only sad my metabolism won't let me eat this every week but I will definitely be back.

    9/2/24 - My receipt for Cali Burritos
    Lea L.

    Roberto's Taco Shop in Clairemont SD was a perfect accident. I wasn't sure if the other locations were open. When I called this location, they were open, & open regular hours on a Holiday (Labor Day). Yess! Can't leave SD without getting a Cali Burrito & taking some Cali Burritos home. Got a tad lost w/ Navigation. But clear as day you'll find it near a smoke shop. What a great spot esp for those munchies. I Phone ordered & when I picked up, my food was ready & hot. Good Sized Burritos. Half now & half for my next meal. Red & Green salsa was thrown in the bag. The Red sauce was a good spicy sauce. The Green sauce was good but appeared gloppy. Hopefully it was just solidified, & not an old batch. Still tasted good. We were happy with our Burritos. Next time we'll eat inside or at the tables outside & not in the car. Good thing I had a rental, Bec oh boy did I make a mess w/ those salsas Lols.

    Best Carne Asada I have had great customer service. Shout out to Lulu for the great customer service. 100 recommend

    Burrito
    Ashley H.

    Simple no frills type of place with excellent food! Ordering inside was quick and easy and food came out fast. The carne asada burrito I got was delicious and had fries inside, the tortilla was so so good! They have sauce bottles on the side inside the place, the only seating they have is outside but the view is gorgeous!

    3 Rolled Tacos with Guacamole and Cheese
    David M.

    The menu and recipes at Roberto's have not changed in decades and I wish they would open a location in Los Angeles. Roberto's on Miramar (now another taco shop) was where I learned to appreciate authentic Mexican food in the early 90s and they set the bar for me as far as what Mexican food should be. They have the best carne asada (full stop)!

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    Enchiladas, rolled tacos are my favourite foods to order from here. Highly recommended to my friends

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    Best rolled tacos I've had in San Diego, and I grew up here. Both red and green hot sauces were great. Staff were friendly. Place was clean.

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    Ordered cheese enchiladas, and they didn't even melt the cheese. Not very good in my opinion.

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    Do not come here if you like any kind of toppings on your Cali burrito. Just meat and unmelted nonsense

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    Quixote

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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)
    2.1 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
    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
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    Puesto at the Headquarters

    Puesto at the Headquarters

    4.1
    (5.7k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    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
    Ribeye Taco
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    Puesto at the Headquarters

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