Ok all: Taco Tuesday. Come on down. I have done the tough work and tried them all and haven't found…read moreone I don't like yet. My faves are their birria, shrimp, carnitas, fish and veggie with some queso dip for their great chips. The staff are great and always make a big deal about the doggies on the patio and the service is good. TVS are plentiful for you sporty spices and the drinks are delish. Look at that margarita!!! Good vibes and a new favorite spot for our group. And shout out to Josh who is a stellar server and always makes sure we are so well cared for!

We gave this place a try for dinner..... I found them on IG so I added them to our places to try…read morelist. Nice little spot. Great customer service. They really helped us narrow down our orders..... Food was very yummy. The margarita was not my fave. Very similar to a watermelon Jolly Rancher but unfortunately there was an artificial aftertaste. I couldn't drink it..... The hubby landed on that grenade though..... The waitress gave suggestions of what else to try if we were to visit again. Great vibes overall. They have a restaurant side and a bar side. What we ordered: * Mexican Cheese Dip (white queso sauce) * 4 Flautas (chicken) * Fajitas x2 - Chicken & Shrimp - Carne Asada & Shrimp * Watermelon Margarita * Buenaveza

So I don't normally write reviews but me and my friends came here on Friday night just for a quick…read morebite and something to drink. We don't normally sit at the bar but the restaurant was packed (as expected for a good place on a Friday night) so we sat at the bar. For me personally, I don't usually interact with the staff unless it's ordering our food but we had the pleasure of meeting Bella, she was very friendly and fit right into our conversation. Although it was extremely busy her and the bartender seemed to move quick paced and anytime our salsa or drinks were empty bella refilled them without asking which was awesome! You can tell they enjoy working here because of how much fun they were having, it's nice to see staff enjoy a job rather than loathe. Again it was super busy but the bartender made drinks quickly and Bella kept checking in on us to see if we needed anything which is unusual because when a place gets busy and more people come in sometimes staff doesn't check in as frequently or I feel a little bit neglected but this place was fantastic!!! Everything tasted amazing, I would definitely recommend the Fajitas and the chips were perfect! We all got T&T Cadillac Margaritas and unlike other places you can actually pour the grenadine on your drink yourself which I prefer! All and all everyone was incredibly kind and it was a very fun environment!! Definitely going to be coming back soon!!! Thanks guys!

Simply the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Polite…read morefriendly young staff. Lots of tables and booths inside , as well as on the patio. A great bar with great bartenders. The food is what makes this place special. Everything is prepared with quality authentic flavors. Family friendly and a large menu. On this day , we were 4 adults and 1 toddler. Hannah was our server and took care of us well. We had the wet Chile verde burrito, Baja fish tacos, Chile relleno and beef taco combo , and the steak and mole enchilada. We all shared bites with each other, and everyone was happy with their choices. The margaritas can be strong, and they're delicious. This place ranks up with San Diego's best places. (Mi Guadalajara in old town , Fidel's in Del Mar, casa de bandini in Carlsbad). This restaurant makes me happy to call San Diego home!

One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. I've been coming here for years. If we lived down the…read morestreet we'd be regulars. Sweet: The have the best beef flautas. Cooked to perfection. The shredded beef is flavorful. They top it with sour cream and cheese. They aren't oily like others. I used to not be a big fan of beans. But there beans is definitely a favorite. They taste almost as good as my husband's abuelas beans. They are very flavorful great to eat with chips and salsa. The Spanish rice is very good as well. We enjoy their breakfast options. My favorite is the chilaquiles. Besides the flautas I like their crunch beef tacos, enchiladas and carnitas. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. Sour: The prices are a bit high for counter service. But they have good daily combo deals. The salsa options aren't my favorite.

You cannot go to the San Diego area without going to a taco shop. I've been to many all over…read moreArizona, Los Angeles, hell even Mexico but for some reason San Diego shops are the best. We accidentally turned into a strip mall and decided to get some taco shop. We both had carne asada burritos and it was everything I wanted it to be. The salsa bar is another staple and did not disappoint.

The food: I got the bacon, potato, egg and cheese burrito without a tortilla. It was so good! The…read morebacon pieces were thick and crispy. The potatoes were so good (not frozen hash browns). The portions were generous. The service: the employee was nice and helpful. The packaging: I got my order to go and everything I needed was included. Silverware and salsa. The atmosphere: the dining room is on the smaller side but clean.

Probably one of my favorite carne asada burritos in Poway!…read more Lupe's Cafe is located in a tiny strip mall...drive too fast and you'll miss it. For reference, I believe it is located near Kaminski's BBQ so when you see it, slowwwwwww down, lol. I'm a carne asada burrito with sour cream kind of girl and the one served me up hit all the marks: tender, lean meat and pretty hefty in size. I also quite enjoy their rolled tacos that don't skimp on the cheese and guacamole. Yum! They also have an excellent salsa bar. Service is cordial and quick but probably best to call in your order in advance. Seating is pretty minimal so we usually get our food to go. Affordable prices, good portion sized meals and quick service. Enjoy!

Yesenia's is delicious and the menu is massive. I don't come here enough. So many options and the…read morefood is flavorful with good portion sizes. They have tons of combos to choose from which is nice to try different things. They even gave us free chips.

Came back for the sake of nostalgia, as this was my go-to spot when I lived in the area…read more I ordered a Carne Asada Burrito. Food quality is, without a doubt, amazing. You can taste every ingredient and there is obvious thought put into their recipes. The salsa bar is on point as well, and when they say spicy, they mean it. Whole 'lotta flavor no matter which salsa you choose. I had one issue though, to the point that I'm not sure I'll come back. When I received my order, I noticed that the bag felt lighter than usual. I didn't think much of it until I got to the car, but when I went to take a quick bite before heading home, I couldn't help but notice how small the burrito was. I know for a fact that this wasn't the case a couple years back when I was coming here regularly. I'm all too familiar with shrinkflation, and I get it, doing business isn't cheap, but I would have gladly paid a couple of extra dollars more to get a big burrito similar to the size of what you get from a 'Bertos shop, or really any SD taco/burrito joint for that matter. Place was clean, service was friendly, but I didn't leave very satisfied... $13 for a burrito this size just didn't make sense to me, no matter how good it tastes, but ~$18 for a bigger burrito with the same ingredients and quality, I would stop by on the regular. If you don't have a big appetite like me, none of this even matters, but if you do, don't come too hungry...

Hug portion! Quick and friendly service!…read more Our favorite: California burritos and birria tacos! Must visit if in the area!

Pretty authentic Mexican spot that we stopped by for dinner…read more Taco adobada: B- Taco nopal: C+ Quesa birria: A Vampiro asada: B+ I would highly recommend the quesa birria here as it tasted fantastic. The vampiro is also very good. Asada was cooked pretty well. Pastor was not my favorite compared to how other places prepare it. The nopal (cactus) I would skip unless you're vegetarian.

I've been driving by this location so many times that I finally made the effort to stop in and try…read moreit out. I decided to order one of their 99¢ fish tacos and an order of fish and chips. The fish taco was satisfying and delicious. Paired with the fish and chips, it was a great and affordable lunch. The fish was crisp and flaky and they provided a mountain of fries to go with it. They inciuded all the fixings to go with the fish. Plenty of tartar and cocktail sauce and limes. I was impressed with this place The service was outstanding as well. Friendly and efficient. Next time I visit, I'll have to try one of their margaritas.

Well, lookie what I found.. .99 fish taco! I am on a best fish taco quest. So when a friend…read morecancelled last minute plans, I searched fish tacos and it bright me here. ** Note to the wise... they share the lot with DMV, so drive and park defensively during business hours ** It's a take a seat kinda place. And the staff will take your order. I got... 2 fish tacos (surprise) and some chips and a Diet Coke ... under 7 bucks! If you're traveling with a service dog, they have mostly high tops inside, so, take a seat outside. Which is also quite lovely. They have a fun vibe inside. About 6 high tops and 2 lower 4 top tables. Outside they have three picnic tables WITH umbrella!! Brisas was my server and she was very nice! Let's talk chips. They are served warm and have a good amount of salt. The salsa are green and red and are pretty standard heat and quality you'd expect of a San Diego taco shop. Fish tacos, were as expected. Small corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, fried fish, onion, tomato, cilantro and fresh lime. You cannot beat this price for fish tacos! And they are something I would eat again! As I rank fish tacos based on taste, this is the average expectation of a taco, making it a 3. On par with the Villa on Grand (3) or Rubios (at a fraction of the price) . It is not as memorable as Taco Craft. For the price and quality combined 4.5! I also had opportunity to try the chicken and cheese quesadilla. That was yummy!

Great food, great service , great prices - what more could you ask for?…read more Been going here for years.

Date of visit: March 29, 2026…read more I was in the area getting some Easter gifts, and as it was lunchtime, thought I'd owe it to myself to check out Jalapeños Mexican Food. I placed an order for five rolled tacos with the works (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and guacamole), and a regular drink. While I was waiting, I munched on the free tortilla chips I was given paired with some spicy chunky salsa from the salsa bar. It's a good thing that I had the chips, because while there was a good bit of toppings on the rolled tacos, they just wouldn't stay on top of the order. Not just that, the rolled tacos themselves were a bit disappointing. Yes, the tortillas were crispy, but the filling was kinda... meh. And the worst part? Despite an order of rolled tacos and chips with salsa, I was STILL hungry after I left. I would've have liked to see if there was a combo of rice and beans that was available with the rolled tacos, but that menu board above the counter was TINY. And I felt rushed by the staff because I was trying to see the script, as well as a sense of rudeness overall. Otherwise, Jalapeño was clean, if not a bit on the crowded side. I was surprised though, that there was a line of customers almost out the door as I was leaving... but perhaps that was because there's not that many Mexican joints in this area of Carmel Mountain Ranch (unless you want to count Taco Bell across the street). Overall, while I'd like to try more of the menu, it'll be a hot minute before I come back.

So glad we stopped by for lunch this week! What a pleasant surprise!…read more Nestled in the back of a shopping complex in Poway, is this fresh take on Mexican cuisine. The menu includes tacos, bowls, salads, soups, plates, and more! Seating inside is limited (maybe 6-7 tables) but it's clean. Service was excellent from the young gentleman taking orders (who also brings your food to the table). He was so warm and welcoming. The food was delicious. The chips were perfectly crispy. The quesadilla was nice and gooey. The salad was fresh with a generous portion of chicken. Prices are fair. There's a shared parking lot with plenty of spaces. Would definitely return!

The service is great. I'm not sure the mans name that helped us but he is so nice and friendly. We…read moresee him there every time we go. Although I'm not a Mexican food connoisseur, the food is tasty, and it seems clean and healthy, and what I imagine would be a good recipe in a Mexican household. I also like that they have soccer games on, it's nice to relax and catch part of a game while we have a nice lunch. Looking forward to going back

This is a great neighborhood taco shop. We had the adobada taco today. It's full of flavor and it's…read moredelicious. But I like their breakfast burrito and fish taco too. I appreciate that they give complimentary chips even if it's to go. Not many places do that. They have a salsa bar that is covered which I also appreciate to deter debris and bugs from getting in. Service is always great.

Lowkey taco spot. The carnitas taco deal was not just surprising for the price, but also the…read moreflavor. The meat is super tender and juicy. Maybe one of the best carnitas I've had