My bf and I stopped by Mariscos y Birrieria El Prieto on a Sunday morning and one of our favorite…read moreYouTubers suggested it. Ambiance: The place was busy but not overwhelmingly crowded. Just a heads up before you go, there is no seating. It's a standing-room-only setup with barrel tables throughout the outdoor space. You order from one of the trucks, find a place to stand, and enjoy your food. The atmosphere felt lively and authentic, making it part of the experience. Service: Service was quick and efficient despite the crowd. There was even someone helping direct parking, which made arriving and finding a spot much easier. Food: The complimentary consommé completely stole the show for me. It was rich, flavorful, and packed with chunks of seafood. Every bite had a deep, savory flavor with just the right amount of spice. It was honestly my favorite thing we tried. We ordered the Gobernador, the Negrita, and fish tacos. The Gobernador was loaded with shrimp and melted cheese, creating the perfect combination of rich, savory seafood flavor. The shrimp tasted incredibly fresh and was cooked perfectly. The Negrita was another standout, piled high with shrimp, sliced avocado, and topped with an oyster that added even more fresh ocean flavor. It was served with tostadas on the side, and every bite was packed with bold seasoning, fresh seafood, and great texture. The fish taco was good and made with fresh ingredients. My bf and I are big foodies and have eaten a lot of fish tacos over the years, so we're probably tougher critics than most. While it wasn't our favorite item of the meal, it was still enjoyable, and the Gobernador and Negrita were the clear standouts for us. While the prices are a little higher, the quality, freshness, and portion sizes help justify it. Overall, this was a great experience from start to finish. Between the flavorful seafood, and generous portions, it's definitely worth coming back again.

El Prieto (Main St, San Diego) Rating: 2.5 / 5 Stars…read more I really wanted to enjoy my visit to El Prieto, but unfortunately, the experience was a series of "almosts" that didn't quite land. Here is the breakdown of my recent meal: The Food The kitchen missed the mark on a few basics. My bistec ranchero was underwhelming; the sauce was overly "tomatoey," lacking the deep, savory complexity or spice you expect from a solid ranchero. To make matters worse, the rice served on the side was noticeably cold, which is always a disappointment. The Drinks The beverage situation was equally frustrating. I was surprised to find that the bar offers no wine options at all. I decided to pivot to an Arnold Palmer, which ended up being the worst version of the drink I've ever had--the proportions were completely off. Service & Atmosphere The service felt lacking throughout the night, with very little attention paid to the table. Most off-putting, however, is the policy stated on the menu: a 45-minute window to eat. It's hard to relax and enjoy a meal when you feel like you're being timed by the staff. Verdict Between the cold sides, a limited bar, and the rushed atmosphere created by the time limit, I can't say I'd be in a hurry to return. There are too many great spots in San Diego to settle for a 45-minute countdown.

We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South…read morePark branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

This turned out to be a surprisingly mediocre experience…read more My husband and I split the Wagyu Shawarma bowl. The beef was dry. The hummus turned out to be the highlight of the dish. Service was friendly and super slow. There wasn't much to say about ambience, as this is a food truck. I would not give this a second try.

These tacos I ordered were darn good!! It's was heat hot…read moreand full of flavor the birria was so tender and juicy. Service was quick The lady that cooks I smiled at her And I nodded the these were delicious She smiled back Why haven't I tried these before

El Ranchero Taco Truck has been in this lot for at least past 9 years and I have never had a bad…read moreexperience. All of their tacos are excellent. Their salsas are also delicious. They do need to update their menu and pricing, it's sort of all over the place. Everything is cooked to order so it takes a minute to get your food but it comes out piping hot every time. They have a decent sized seating area that's lit up at night. You can park pretty much anywhere after the smog shop closes. There are occasionally homeless folks sleeping around the other side of the building so I wouldn't wonder around the parking lot. Stick to the food truck and seating area and you'll be fine.

This is a very easy five star review to write. The customer service was excellent, and the food was…read moreextremely delicious. I devoured my Adobada torta . I added beans for a dollar and it just made the torta . Next time you're in Chula vista you have to try this place.. My friend also got the TJ Hot dog. It was her first and she's now hooked .

Always love this place. The tacos are premium. Got to try their Jamaica drink today and it was…read more10/10. Highly recommend this place on the weekends on 3rd Ave

This food truck came to our apartment complex tonight so we decided to try it out. They have all…read morethe classic hibachi options with protein choices like steak, chicken and shrimp. Every plate comes with veggies and steamed rice, with the option to upgrade to fried rice, chicken fried rice or shrimp fried rice for an extra charge. They have daily specials; today (Monday)'s was a filet mignon plate for $15. We ordered 2 of these and upgraded to fried rice for an extra $2 per plate. They also have sauce options for $0.75, so we added on 2 ginger sauces. We got our food pretty quickly and were really pleased with all of it! The filet was tender and perfectly cooked to our preferred temperature of medium rare. The veggies were mushrooms, zucchini and onions. The fried rice was buttery and delicious. All of it was well seasoned and the ginger sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Will absolutely come back every time this truck is here! Our total for 2 filet plates, upgraded fried rice and 2 ginger sauces plus tip came to $43.

This place should be called Hibachi Peasants. Yelp really needs a zero star option for places like…read morethis. As a matter of fact, this "restaurant" owes me stars. I ordered the chicken plate via Postmates. The picture on the app shows chicken drizzled in teriyaki sauce, it also states the plate comes with vegetables. I was very disappointed when my ordered arrived. The chicken had no teriyaki, which it desperately needed. The chicken, the rice, and the "vegetables" (it was just some squash and raw onions) had no flavor at all. If you scroll down you'll see other reviews with the same complaints. Evidently, customer service and quality are NOT their top priorities. I was not able to finish this, I tried to give it to my dog but he turned it down too. The packaging was also not secure. Thanks for a terrible experience, Hibachi Peasants.

This place was gas. Would def want to come back and try the other sides. Cajun ranch was fire,…read moreespecially mixed with the hot sauce. Jumbo shrimp was for sure the star of the show. Big Greedy was the perfect sampler for 2 people who wanted to try a little bit of everything. But when I come back, I'm getting the combo #3 (shrimp and 2 sides) We came at 6:30p and got the last of the potato salad and mac. Make sure you come earlier in case they run out!

First time customer. Small line went fast. Decent size dining area to eat there was clean. Parking…read morewasn't too bad. Free filtered water, they give you the ice cup to fill up. Came in a few days ago and had the shrimp, mac n cheese, potato salad. My friend had the shrimp too with side of Turkey & cabbage and rice and gravy. We both enjoyed everything except the potato salad. Potato salad was sweet and made with relish (not our style of potato salad we prefer) The shrimp was delicious, large, seasoned and fried well. The catfish was good but not as good as the shrimp. They mac & cheese was the best I've had!!! We also had the peach cobbler and it was soo very tasty. My only regret is not getting it with ice cream. 2 days later I went back with my kid to try the chicken tenders, fries, egg rolls, and get some more Mac & Cheese. Chicken & fries were seasoned good. I just wish they had an option for spicy seasoning. The Mac & Cheese we fought over and it was gone quick. We'll be back for the mac&cheese, shrimp, and cobblers! Delicious!!

We saw this food truck and decided to give it a try after hearing a lot of good things about the…read moreseafood. I'm really glad we did because the food was so good that we actually came back two days in a row -- which should tell you a lot about how delicious it was. We tried a few different items, including several types of tostadas and their shrimp cocktail. Every single item we ordered was full of flavor and tasted fresh. If there's one thing I highly recommend, it's the Chula Vista Tostada -- that was easily one of my favorites. The service was good and the wait for the food wasn't long at all. We went once on Saturday and again on Sunday. The lines were pretty small when we arrived, but it definitely picked up afterward. To anyone reading this review, don't let the negative reviews stop you from trying this place. Sometimes the best way to know is to try it for yourself. Trust me when I say the seafood here is worth it -- you won't be disappointed.

The toastada was amazing, it had great portions and extra toastadas. They have self serve salsa and…read moresauces which was great trying all of them. We also had a fish taco that was great with the chipotle sauce. The ambiance is great and inviting. The place has a great variety of food and all looked amazing. The service was good.

I had the opportunity to meet up with this Rustic Neopolitan wood fire oven pizza truck at Helix…read moreBrewery in La Mesa, Ca.. After enjoying a cold beer, I asked them to make me the Mushroom and Sausage pizza baked in a red and black wood fire oven. The pizza cost $12. The pizza was quite excellent at many levels. First of all, I was very pleased with the sauce made from organic San Marzano Tomatoes. It was light but provided a great natural mild tomato flavor. I had a great balance between sweet and acidity, both being very subtle. The pizza's sausage is made by the proprietor, Mario M., and let me tell you, he makes some grand sausage. The sausage was lighter than most and not overwhelmed by herbs and seasoning. It did have a small amount of fennel seeds, but no so much that it allowed the natural pork flavor to come through nicely. The mushrooms that came with this pizza were rendered down well from baking and were tender with a good earthy flavor. The Mozzarella was fresh and the pizza came with just the right amount. I was very impressed with the pizza's crust. It was of the thinner variety but held up very well to the pizza's ingredients. Even though it was thin and had a good light crunch, it also had very good texture and where there was some sort of thickness, it had a bit of a chew. You can find this pizza truck at local breweries and such, so check out their calendar, twitter, or your local breweries calendar for when they might be in your area.

Good New York style pizza. Tasted good, friendly service and the pie came out fast, hot with a…read moreslight crisp.