Our family has been frequenting Roberto's (lovingly referred to simply as #13 in our house) for the past 30 years! This place is a staple for any visit to the coast anytime you go to the beach or visit family. This restaurant has been run by the same family ever since we started going with my parents in my youth. The food is always spectacular, whether you get the California burrito (top tier), carne asada nachos, or breakfast burritos. Special shoutout to the carne asada chimichanga, they are all amazing depending what you're in the mood for. This place has the true hole in the wall vibes, while the restaurant is small, the vibes are always off the chart. The service isn't amazing but isn't terrible, it's on par with what you'd expect from a typical "hole in the wall" restaurant. Small disclaimer, you may see some of the riff raff of Oceanside when you visit this area , but it's all part of the experience. This place is an Oceanside landmark and is a required stop anytime one passes through Oceanside! read more

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I really don't enjoy leaving bad reviews for small, independent places, but this was entirely deserved. We stopped here on vacation out of convenience, and it was a big mistake. Why you should avoid this place: Overpriced for Mediocre Food: We spent $60 (with tax and a small tip) for just one burrito and a rice plate. Hidden Costs: They nickel-and-dime you for absolutely everything. Zero Hospitality: They flat-out refused to give us complimentary tap water with our meal. We had to walk out to our car to get our own water bottles. I have never been to a restaurant--not even a fast-food joint--that refuses a cup of water to paying customers. It's a sad state of affairs. Avoid the hassle and eat somewhere else! read more

The shredded chicken was so tender and juicy. Highly recommend. also the guacamole was fresh and had a spice I didn't recognize but super yummy read more

A simple little Taco Shop selling the standard Mexican fare. Roberto's has been around for over 30 years. I came in for a very quick bite. Two crunchy tacos (one Potato & one Chicken). The Potato hard shell taco was good. The chicken hard shell taco was ok. The ratio of filling and cheese to lettuce was not great. Next time I'm gonna ask for less lettuce. The two salsas available are a very mild red and an avocado salsa. I did not care for the avocado salsa. I wish they had something better. Not my favorite spot, but it did satisfy my crunchy taco craving. read more

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Ummm I have never seen a taco for 3.75 like this? I felt like they must've made a mistake?!!! There was more meat in this one taco than 5 tacos from another place I don't know how they can afford that!! But I'm happy:) read more

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Great food, great service and Very good prices. Yep, small little place but as is often the case--Great Food !! Wife got breakfast burrito and I had taco plate--we enjoyed both and both were large portions read more

Great shredded beef taco, stuffed with meat. Would definitely go back when passing through Oceanside. read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Great crunchy shredded beef taco, stuffed with meat! Worth it and will definitely be back while passing through Oceanside. - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

Damn a $20 carne asada burrito? Ok I hope it's the best. Nope not even close. This is why I normally cook at home.

This is a hole in the wall taco shop. In a corner shopping center, not much to look at, down the road from the downtown Oceanside area. One thing I want to add, one of the cooks that used to work at another location off of el Camino (next to 7 eleven, closest to winco in Oceanside) works now at this location. I recognized him after maybe a decade of not seeing him. When the other location used to be called Roberto's also, my family would go, that was our go-to. If he was working you knew it was going to be a delicious bite. So I was immediately excited when I saw him. Moving on...... My family's go-tos from a fast food spot like this are burritos/quesadillas/loaded fries/loaded nachos so this review is solely on those types of foods nothing else. When I look for this type of food I'm looking for the most unhealthy, greasy/juicy, cheesy and flavorful (borderline salty) meat I can find. This place hit all the notes. This is the type of spot you want to go to for late night munchies, a drunken snack, or just because you're looking for that fast food comfort. We have our new local go-to and I'm so excited, our other go-to is closer to downtown San Diego (too far to drive every time a craving hits). One other thing I need to add......I see complaints about pricing and what not. That's a hard pill to swallow for me when your review is affected by pricing. Let's not ignore the fact that EVERYTHING has increased. They can't be any different. Their pricing is similar to many around, don't let that be the reason why you try to drag them down. If you're going to buy from them, just enjoy the damn thing!!!! read more

$13 for Nacho Supreme with Pollo Asado - fine we're all dealing with higher pricing BUT don't give me a container full of stale-ass tortilla chips!!! Ridiculous! $3.50 for a watered-down horchata. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Stale tortilla chips that cost $13 - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great spot for a late night bite I got there a few minutes before they closed and they still served me Great food the burritos are skinnier compared to competitors but longer. Deliciously seasoned and super homemade tasting loved it! Definitely will be coming back soon read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Surf n turf burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

I hate to write this as this used to be my favorite Roberto's in the county. It's gone downhill. This was one of the last places with the salsa bar out that didn't charge for carrots. Salsa bar is gone and carrots are now a charge. The person at the front counter didn't say hello, didn't greet me, just stared and waited until I spoke. The bean & cheese burrito was half full (see photo) and the beans weren't salted and the tortilla tasted old. What's worse is no Roberto's in SD has guac in their Cali so it's usually safe for us allergy-wise, but they put guac here & neglect to list it. So the entire burrito was wasted and my husband had to go get food somewhere else & got a reaction. This is now as bad as some of the worse taco shops in north county. Just avoid it & go somewhere else. The Alberto's on mission Ave is worlds better & the carrots are free. read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Bean and cheese - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

I have been a regular at Robertos for over ten years and still think they are the best fast food outlet in Oceanside.

Customer service is always on point here in addition to exceeding expectations regarding a so-cal taco shop. Their burritos are pretty large and ingredients abundant. I recommend if you're looking for a consistent taco shop around town. read more

I used to come here all of the time years ago after a day out in the water and the food was amazing. Since then the food has downgraded drastically. The prices are good compared to surrounding areas We ordered a number of burritos - Tortilla is amazing so fresh but thats about it The Burritos were salty and no real flavor. Never again. read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - reflection in window - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

Stumbled across Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 while leaving SD due to having a couple of companions complaining that we forgot to pick up some Cali Burritos. There are plenty of Hispanic restaurants all over, but this was the last stop for a place ending in -berto's in Oceanside. Gotta stop at a Berto's spot while in SD of course! The lady that was taking our orders seemed friendly & fast. We ordered 7 Cali Burritos. I ordered a Surf & Turf. Our to go orders were ready in good time & bagged up with sauces. Walking back to the car I could not wait & I quickly took my Surf & Turf burrito out & bit into it. It was fresh & hot. I was curious to see if I was going to get potatoes or actual French fries in it. Yup! Hot, fresh, crunchy, just fried French fries. So Good! I was glad I was able to have a few bites. Before heading back to the 805. Burritos were huge & thick... The side sauces that came with it were different than I'm used to. One was green & one was orange. It was okay, not my favorite. But, it worked with my Surf & Turf... Leftovers were still tasty the next day & a few days after according to the recipients... I would def come back to try more off the menu the next time I'm in SD. read more

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Gotta give the small business some love when they deliver. If you're in Oceanside and need a quick meal with that homemade, your abuelita and joventino home cookin feeling... look no further. This spot cooks up some solid Mexican food. I came in for breakfast burritos and didn't leave disappointed. Small, local feel. Cooks choppin it up in the back and FLAVOR. Swing by for a visit and support the family. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Roberto's in Oceanside is the first fast food taco shop I ever tried in the 80's. This Roberto's taco shop #13 will always have a special place in my heart. Fun fact they had a previous location in the 80-90's and moved to the current location in the 2000's! The food is still quality. The machacha platter is my absolute favorite with lots of shredded beef, grilled veggies and egg. The beef taco's are pilled full of beef, cheese and iceberg lettuce. My kids love the cheese quesadillas and bean burritos. Big bang for your Buck! read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Beef Taco - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Basic O'side taco shop. Food is good and service was fine. If the place was cleaned up a little nicer, I would have done 5 stars.

Good pretty straight forward taco shop. The machaca torta was quite nice. The bread was perfect and toasted which IMO is key to a good torta. Pretty basic seating area. read more

Roberto's still going strong, stopped by and ordered roll tacos. They were crispy with cheese on top. They look tasty, but did not have much flavor. The service was friendly and the place is clean. read more

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Sketchy strip mall and parking, inside it's really dated. Pretty standard ---berto's menu. Got the carne asada fries. Meat was so overdone, super dry. Fries not fresh, not stale though, just wonder if it was a flash refry or something. Overall under seasoned and not worth the very average value price. read more

Had lunch there last Tuesday. Carne Asada Burrito was the bomb. Clean place and they don't skimp. Will hit #13 again. I began eating Roberto's in Ocean Beach in college in the 80's. Can't get enough of it. Introduced my son to Roberto's in Nevada on our way to BSU for school. He loves it now too! Please open one in Orange County in Tustin! read more

This place is quick hop off Highway 5. And I noticed it was really clean. I liked that they had 9 different types of breakfast burritos. It was perfect for a road trip as I was passing through town. read more

The food at Roberto's is fresh and plentiful, service is friendly and fast. I got some carne asada nachos and they were delicious and a lot of food to share. Roberto's is clean and the ambiance is a normal taco shop, the drinks are canned except the frescos. read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Carne Asada nachos - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

So good! Homemade tortillas, homemade beans and great customer service! We will for sure be back!

I ordered a Carne asada burrito with everything on it. Was delicious as always and a bag of carrots which I love, give it a try if your in the neighborhood read more

Best California burrito in town! Add queso fresco! Mmmmmm My mouth is watering just thinking about it! On my way to get one now!!! Get outta my way!!! read more

Roberto's Tacos Shop 13 - Delicious California Burrito with added queso fresco! - Fast Food Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is a family owned and operated taco shop. They have been serving the Oceanside community for many years, with many loyal customers. There are several other similar shops, but none have the consistency of Robertos. Salsas are always good, pickled carrots, carne asada, Cali burrito, fish tacos, breakfast burritos, potato tacos! This isn't some sparkly, gentrified spot, this is authentic TJ style fast food, at good prices. They put up with many rude tourists and homeless population, so when you're kind, respectful and patient, (as you should be) they are the same. ;) read more

While on business in Carlsbad, I went to Roberto's for lunch- first time in over 30+ years. Rolled tacos and the Chile Rellenos were great. Prepared fast and served hot. Definitely worth the trip, as good as I remembered from years ago. Will come back when return to area on business again. Staff friendly. read more

10+ year customer and the asada fries are still amazing. Treated like family here and They are not stingy with their sauce!

I came in a d an angry lady was wotking the register i asked if the Guac had onions and she told me no but in a really angry way. After i got my carne asada torta i noticed they didn't slice my tarta all tge way in half so i asked for a plastic knife the employee now was an older man in his 70's who was angered because I asked for a plastic knife. This place was not friendly and curteous and the food didn't taste all that good either also 80% of their tables were not cleaned. Lettuce and bean stains and dirty trays every where. read more

Roberto's is an institution in San Diego. I've been going here for 20 years. Best years of my life. Love their carne asada burrito. I'm also a fan of the horchata. Highly recommend! read more

Good food, nice people! We will be back, Lord willing! We drive from Encinitas, passing up other taco shops just to get to this one! read more

IT'S A TRAP We ordered and paid for nachos with cheese and guacamole. They gave us nachos with just cheese. When we went back the lady said "if you wanted guacamole then you should've ordered it." Even though we paid for the guacamole (that we did not receive), the lady simply said "what do you want me to do about it". Side note, my friend is hard of hearing and asked if the lady could speak louder and the lady rolled her eyes. Btw, the chips tasted like they were fried in two week old oil and the green salsa TASTED LIKE WALMART. 10/10 would not recommend. Honestly, do any of us need this negativity during a pandemic? Usually I'm forgiving of mistakes, especially during a pandemic, but the attitude and not getting what I paid for even after saying something was unnecessary. read more

Love this taco shop! The service is always fast and friendly. I'm sure you could find better quality Mexican food around, but I'm happy with what they have here and it is super convenient! Had the Surf and Turf burrito for dinner last night, and was not disappointed! Portion was amazing for the price. Super satisfied! Highly recommend if you're needing a meal in a pinch! read more

The food was fine but the staff had a horrible attitude. We ordered/paid for nachos with guacamole and cheese and when we got in the car we realized there wasn't any guac. I went back inside to politely ask her for the right order to which she responded "you get what you order" and refused to talk to me any further. I really hate leaving negative yelp reviews... but then again, I also hate not getting what I pay for. read more

Always looking for the best lunch taco spot. This is very close. I agree with some other yelpers that it's not fancy, but solid fresh Mexican food. I had the carnitas plate ($8.50) and it will be two meals because of huge portions and two of the biggest and best flour tortillas ever. I mean as big as your head unless your head is small, then as big as some other part of you.... Wifey had chicken enchiladas and loved them. The green sauce was excellent as advertised. Parking is easy and service was ah.... a bit cold, but quick. Maybe I'm just a newbie. All in all, great food and I'll be back to try more. And hope they put in a soda machine. read more

The best. Okay, so first ate mexican food in San Diego 30 years ago. It was this little taco shop down in Normal Heights and the most distinctive thing was the carne asada "taco". It was unlike any taco I had before, soft corn tortillas overflowing with slighly fatty steak, onions, cilantro, guacomole. And what got me was the asada - it had this gamey, slight "organ meat" quality to it that I associate with San Diego style tacos, along with hardshell shredded chicken tacos packed with shredded cheddar. Now many years ago, a string of places called Albertos was the king of this style. But over the years, I believe Roberto split off from Alberto. Today Albertos is a larger chain and seems a bit corporate, bland and too uniform in its food across its locations - everything tastes the same and safe. . Gone is the gaminess of the asada I loved so much. WHICH BRINGS ME TO THIS PLACE, Roberto's in oceanside - just simply the best as I remember it - the amazing carne asada and hard shell chicken taco, still out the door for less than 8 bucks for a ton of food and ready in five minutes. These guys are the king to me. read more

I'm in love!!! I've been searching high & low for the perfect burrito in California and.... Here it is!! We got the California burrito & Shrimp Burrito. Both fresh, meaty, not greasy. Wonderful. And price was right!! $5.55 / $5.75 yeah cheap. I want them in The OC, I'd go weekly!!! Great food, I want to try it all!! read more

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