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    Roxys Tacos

    4.7 (429 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ROXYS TACOS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Taste of carnitas meat after we talked about it with owner
    Carlos C.

    This was our first stop on our Taco Crawl, and it set the bar high. Eliza greeted us as soon as we walked in. She was incredibly friendly and helped us navigate the menu. While we waited for our order, we mentioned that we were doing a Taco Crawl, and she immediately offered recommendations and even had the owner come out to share his favorites. (Check out my other reviews for the rest of the crawl.) The restaurant is small, with a few seats inside and additional tables outside along the sidewalk. There's also a small cooler with drinks. We ordered a carne asada taco so we could compare the same taco at every stop. This one was excellent and our favorite. The taco had flavorful meat with just the right amount of cilantro, onion, and green sauce. They also offer three different hot sauces, all family recipes, and each one was delicious. Eliza mentioned that her favorite meat is the carnitas, and even though we didn't order it, she brought out a small sample for us to try. Wow. The carnitas were incredible--honestly even better than the carne asada. When we're back in San Diego, we'll definitely return to Roxy's. It's a must‑stop spot for anyone craving great tacos.

    Danielle Y.

    Came here for some tacos and we were in luck because they have previous tacos only on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Tacos were five dollars each. Decent size tacos, slightly bigger than a street taco. The service was quick. The staff was friendly. There are seating outside.

    California burrito.
    Cindy N.

    Shout out to Omar! Love how enthusiastic and accommodating he was when we walked in. Great customer service and such a warm personality! My spouse and I were craving California burritos and have tried many places, but Roxy's is by far the best one yet. The food didn't feel rushed, and the quality really showed. The burritos came out beautifully constructed- great flavor, nicely seasoned meat, and an excellent tortilla wrap. Everything inside was perfectly balanced, not greasy at all, and every bite was full of flavor. The ambiance is exactly the kind of spot that makes a neighborhood feel like home. It's casual, welcoming, and full of character. It's the kind of place the locals know about but don't always share. Overall, this place is a hidden gem in downtown San Diego, conveniently located right by the Diega apartments near the trolley tracks. Easy to find and worth the trip!

    Yu S.

    I got a steak breakfast burrito. I was impressed even though it's a simple item. It was quite hot when I got it, which I love. The steak was tender and juicy and had some peppery seasoning that was scrumptious. The egg was fluffy. The wrap was very solid, stayed intact and nothing dripping out the bottom even with all the juices. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the inside. For the salsa, they give you the whole bottle rather than a little cup. The green salsa was more than just green liquid and had a lot of flavor in it. The only negative thing I can think of might be the location. It does have a lot of the.....characteristics of a downtown location, including nearby construction and parking probably isn't the most convenient.

    carnitas breakfast burrito
    Cassidy H.

    This place was so delicious! We ordered the carnitas, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito & the bean and cheese burrito. both were absolutely HUGE!! service was quick & the server was super friendly, helpful, and patient while we were making our order. Prices were on-par with what would be expected in downtown San Diego, and for the amount of food you get-- definitely worth it!! I really appreciated the outside seating area, lots of spaces to sit & cute decorations. Will definitely be back soon!

    Weekday specials menu October 2025
    Tiff H.

    Ya know. If my sister hadn't found this place helplessly searching for tacos while we were walking downtown at night, we would not have gone. I don't believe this place has ever popped up as a recommended place in my Yelp searches and I'm never really in this part of downtown to have seen it. It's so easy to miss...BUT DEF WORTH THE STOP!! I can't remember my guy's name but he was such a gem. Greeted us with a smile. Jokes. His favorites on the menu. We got all the tacos. Fish, carne asada, and quesabirria tacos. All delicious. Surprisingly the fish taco was my absolute favorite! Good job Roxy's!!

    Carne asada fríes
    Emily P.

    I was visiting San Diego with a friend for the weekend and Roxy's tacos was recommended! The gentleman at the counter answered every single one of our questions. The food came out in a very timely manner, it is pretty straightforward when it comes to presentation and vibes. The city has a lot of unhoused people, so if you are not picking up and going to your own place, the outside sitting area is very clean and has fun, lighting, but you will see and hear a lot of extra noise.

    Chorizo breakfast burrito

    Breakfast burritos were delicious. Friendly and fast service. Burritos are big. Would definitely go back!

    Catered Tacos, Beans, Rice and all the condiments for a fantastic lunch plate
    Shirley S.

    Last Sunday our church held a class right after service and offered the attendees tacos for lunch. It was catered by Roxys Tacos and the street tacos (chicken, pork adovada, carne asada) were delicious. Love the tortillas and tortilla chips (tasted like the tortillas but fried). Rice and beans were classic and the condiments were plentiful with many options, The guacamole was saucy texture but good. Definitely would have them cater for me,

    Outside
    Hussain L.

    Delicious small spot, highly recommend! Quick service. We got the carne asada, pollo asada, fried fish, and shrimp tacos - they were all rich in spices and the red and green salsa .

    Shrimp Chipotle Burrito- doesn't look like but but it's SLAPS
    Cheryl G.

    Kind of strange location but it ended up being really good. We parked on the street, which wasn't honestly the greatest part of downtown, but you have to walk around the side of the building to find the façade right next to the trolley. Really cute patio space with several tables, unfortunately it was pretty chilly so we decided to eat inside where there is enough space for maybe five or six people to eat at the counter. They had the television on with the children's show and it was super loud. There was also loud music that we could hear from the Patio so it was a bit overstimulating. The gentleman working told us that the burritos were in his opinion the best thing there. He was not lying, my shrimp burrito was fantastic! It wasn't the biggest burrito I've ever had, but that tortilla was delicious and toasted just right. The shrimp was so juicy and cooked, absolutely perfectly, not overcooked at all, which is common. The salsas were really good too. The burritos were a couple dollars more than they usually are in other parts of town, but hey, these are downtown prices. If you want to pay less, you've gotta go somewhere else. Nice to know there's a decent taco shop in that area!

    Fish Tacos with chipotle sauce.
    Danny M.

    Roxy's is one of the best mexican food option in downtown. Prices are a little steep but much better than some other places in terms of flavor. Service is always quick and the staff is great. If you can get one of their daily specials or even a fish taco, you would be in good hands.

    Michelada, table salsas, potato veggie burrito

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    Most amazing burrito I've ever had! Love this place! Get the Cali burrito and green sauce - to die for.

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    17 days ago

    Food, service, my corona- first stop off the plane after being away from home for 7 years- and well worth it. Omar made it better! Thank you

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    Omar was amazing! So kind & inviting! Best burrito of the trip! Definitely try the destroyer & the birria tacos!

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    Stopped here after Cancun ; and the food was so much better !! Customer service was excellent!

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    Decent, overly complicated ordering but all in all decent tacos, that's all I cared about.

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    Food was outstanding! It's kinda hard to make outstanding Mexican food in San Diego but Omar and team did it! Keep up the good work

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