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    Roberto's Taco Shop

    3.3 (496 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ROBERTO'S TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Christopher R.

    I found this spot on the way to the place I was staying. I ordered the roll tacos. The rolled tacos were delicious and very filling. The restaurant has a wonderful selection of Mexican items. The ambiance is customer service friendly.

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    Caitlin D.

    I've been coming here for years. It's my go to taco shop! It's doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is always freshly cooked and tasty! Their horchatas are the perfect sweetness and they don't come full of ice. They recently added birria and quesabirria to the menu and so I thought I would try and it did not disappoint! The tacos are a good size and come with the consome on the side. Would love to see them make it a combo plate!

    Rolled Tacos with guacamole and cheese
    Josh C.

    Veggie Burrito was solid. Kinda flat on flavor of rice and beans. Add salsa and you're set. Would get again.

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    Lyall N.

    Sure, this is just a taco stand, but they do the job right! There are days when you just crave a big greasy Carne Asada burrito with guacamole and this is the place to get it. They never disappoint.

    Kealy C.

    Such good food for an even better price. I love mexican food and this place surpassed all my expectations. I got two carnitas tacos and oh my gosh--they were incredible and big!! Normally I feel like three tacos is a safe bet, but these made two look just right. They man working the front was incredibly kind and very helpful with my gluten allergy. So happy I found this place on my walk!!

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    Abel T.

    Came in to grab a carne asada burrito this Roberto's location didn't disappoint . I'll be honest Roberto's taco shop never has consistency on their food or location . In my personal experience this one maybe the only location that does .It's sad too because at one point they were the best taco shop EVER . Service was good at this location tables were clean .

    Cali burrito

    It's a mess, no pico. Just fries and sour cream basically. Any recommendations for a good burrito nearby?

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    I ordered a California burrito with no sour cream and add guacamole. It had sour cream and no guacamole.

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    1 month ago

    best chicken tacos un san diego. just say medium shell. that's how my son likes them. but i like it crunchy!!

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    One of the best California burritos out there. Easy drive thru location. Always a go-to spot.

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    Burritos are always great. Been going to this place for over 15 years or more. I highly recommend this little taco shop. Great people

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    The cashier yaqueline is always rude and will overcharge you and give you the wrong order

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    Quixote

    Quixote

    4.0
    (679 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    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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    Coasterra

    Coasterra

    4.0
    (4k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    Delicious food, great view, and wonderful hospitality!…read more On our last evening in San Diego, we went to Coasterra to wrap up our vacation there. This restaurant came highly recommended by major Visit San Diego websites, and we felt we should give it a try. Located right next to the water, the restaurant offers expansive view of the harbor and the San Diego skyline. Sitting is about 50/50 indoor vs. outdoor, and we chose the indoor sitting as it tended to get colder in the evening. Parking is available out front, but we took Lyft there. We came in around Happy Hour, and we were able to score two appetizers for $11 each. We got fried calamari and fish cervice as appetizers. For entree, we had the fish tacos and scallops. Both of the appetizers were excellent, and the cervice was so light and flavorful. My husband loved his scallop entree, and the taste and presentation were original and outstanding. My fish taco was enjoyable as well. For dessert, we had fresh churro that was paired with ice cream, which was excellent as well. Our meal came to $143 with taxes, which was a very good value with the quality and services offered. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, which made us felt right at home. As for the ambiance, it felt modern and relaxed. There were diverse customers from locals, tourists, and business people. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and we will return.

    We discover a gem. Our server Case is a 10 star server in a 5 star rating system. The atmosphere…read morewas all of the 5 stars. The table side guacamole was all five stars. The main courses we ordered we not what our taste buds were looking for. The flan ( Yes, the flan ) was the best flan I have ever consumed. As dense as a cheese cake and coconut flavors of the islands. We lookd forward to giving the place another go because of the Service, the Atmosphere, and the guacamole. We hear happy hour on a week day is the best time to indulge.

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    Skyline & bay views
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    View from patio
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    Puesto at the Headquarters

    Puesto at the Headquarters

    4.1
    (5.6k reviews)
    3.8 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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    Puesto at the Headquarters

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