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    Roberto's Taco Shop

    3.2 (318 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    ROBERTO'S TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Burrito the size of an 8lbs baby
    Eid F.

    Food is delicious, large portions, ok prices for the area, service is friendly but not that fast. They also have a small salsa bar and fountain drink refills. The outdoor seating area needs some repairs and maybe more shade/umbrellas. Parking is limited but most people are in and out so just give it a sec if it's full. Our kids love to hit this place up after a day at the beach.

    Roberto's Solana Beach
    Zan L.

    I grew up in La Jolla and went to high school down the street at Santa Fe Christian so I've been to this location and countless other Roberto's over the decades. I would say they are most known for their delicious salsa and OK burritos. Most of my other favorite burrito spots have closed down over the years, but Roberto's is always consistently a good option. They don't have the best version of burritos, fish tacos, or other items, but they always do the job and fill you up for a cheap price. This location is right next to the beach just off the 101 and has a lot of free parking attached. They don't have indoor seating, just outdoor tables, but this is more of a to go type of place. Everything that we order is always made very fast so you won't have to be waiting long. The burrito invented in San Diego is called the California Burrito so it's what I've been ordering since high school and get every single time. Their fish tacos are pretty good as well, but they have gotten a lot smaller over the years. I would say that you must get their medium salsa no matter what you order as that is their best item. I have been countless times and will be back many times in the future.

    3 Rolled potato Tacos
    Anouk M.

    Best Roberto's in SD, iykyk. Juan in the front is also super sweet and always gets everything right. Rolled potato flautas are bomb! Raza vengan por la salsa verde y el servicio!

    Carne Asada Burrito (Left), Carnitas Burrito (Right)
    John D.

    Their carne asada burrito is good again! Tried again after avoiding for a couple years b/c of management change. Carnitas burrito was mediocre :/

    California Burrito and Horchata on the beach

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    The breakfast burrito was very good. Very cool tables and chairs. Tacos are also good. The employees were nice. The salsa is incredible.

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    The tacos were awful. Pretty sure the meat was Dog food. Avoid this place at all costs.

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    3 years ago

    Great tacos. Particularly try the shrimp. Very convenient location and a wonderful location for bicyclists.

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    3 years ago

    California burrito was fire. Make sure to not forget the salsas which are also very good.

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    2 years ago

    5 Roll Taco Combo was good for its price! Little takeout and sitting area was pretty compact but was able to fit everyone.

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