Came by with the hubby for a quick bite to eat..... Everything we've ordered here has been amazing…read more Staff is welcoming & very attentive. Great menu options & chill vibes. This is one of our favorite restaurants to get carnitas. Today we decided to switch it up a bit. What we ordered: * Bean & Cheese Burrito * 2 shrimp Tacos Bonus: 2 complimentary carnitas tacos (which is given to each dine in guest.) Our food was amazing as always. Carnitas always hits. Shrimp was nice & grilled. Bean & cheese burrito, DELICIOUS. I always use their green salsa. So very tasty. If you're in National City, this is a must try spot!! We always leave satisfied.

Muy buen sabor de las carnitas! Servicio excelente…read more,tortillas echas a mano ., los precios son considerables, ven a carnitas Quiroga y te convencerás Muchas gracias Muchachas por el servicio Tienen mi atención

Tacos and fries are great but Do not order tacos thru the drive thru, or at least check your order…read morebefore leaving. They will not get them right. Got 4 carne asada tacos and the lady even asked "with everything" I clearly said "yes please" got home to plain carne asada tacos just meat and tortilla. For how expensive they are now I would think they'll make your order right.

You must come to Tacos el Gordo in Chula Vista if you're visiting San Diego. It's so very worth…read moreyour drive down. I like this location better than the downtown SD one. Make sure to get in line for the taco type that you want. There's a different queue for each meat. I highly recommend the lengua! The meat is buttery soft and literally melts in your mouth. There's plenty of parking in the back, but not a lot of seating.

Only open on Saturday and Sunday* There's a large parking…read morelot across the street for convenient parking. The service was friendly and helpful. Everything our group ordered was fantastic. The pork snout and pork organs seem to be their most popular! Everyone in front of us was ordering them. Tacos, burrito and tostada were all authentic and delicious. There were two seating areas under coverings. Even on a busy Saturday we were able to get a table for our group of 6. We will absolutely come back!

This place was so delicious! My friend recommended this place and first time at this National City…read moreswap meet. Short line when we arrived, we got one of each taco. I didn't do the tacos with organs/body parts saved those for my friend. LOL They have a great looking salsa bar but sadly even the most mild sauce was too much to handle. Loved the beef, pork and deep fried fish tacos the best. For sure will return as this place really was amazing!

I came to Tacos El G around 9:30 PM. They're open until midnight, which I appreciated, and when we…read moregot there it wasn't hectic. The place was clean, and there was plenty of seating. You order and pay first, then they call your name when everything's ready. Service was nice and straightforward. The salsa bar was clean and stocked with fresh limes, two salsas, and radishes. There are a few tables inside plus a bigger table, but we chose to sit outside on the patio. It was clean, comfortable, and the weather made it easy to eat outside. Cabeza: $3.69. Super juicy and packed with flavor. If you like cabeza, this one hits. It came with onions and cilantro and didn't need much else. Lengua: $4.38. Lengua is usually my go-to, and this one was cooked really well. Not greasy at all, which I appreciated. The texture was right, and the flavor was solid, especially with extra lime. I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't order more than one at that price. Adobada: $3.69 each. These were my husband's favorite. They come with a creamy green salsa that isn't at the salsa bar, and it pairs really well with the pork. Probably the safest order here. I'd come back to try other items since they have a lot of different cuts and styles, but the prices do make you pause a little, especially if you're ordering multiple tacos.

Tacos El Gordo has always been my go-to spot when I come home, and the food is still good, but some…read moreof the changes have turned me off a bit. The biggest change is the ordering process. You now have to pay first, then wait for your food to be made. I actually preferred the old setup where you could walk to the different stations, pick your tacos, watch them prepare everything fresh, get it packed up, and then pay at the end. It felt like part of the experience. We also have to talk about the pricing. I remember when these tacos were around $1.25 each. Now they're over $4 for a mini street taco. I understand this is California and the cost of goods has increased, but that is a drastic jump. That said, I don't want to take away from the food because the tacos are still excellent. I ordered two buche tacos and a quesadilla, and both were 10 out of 10. They don't miss when it comes to seasoning and flavor. The service is still quick as well. My only real complaint is the price. It feels overpriced for what you're getting, and honestly, it may explain why there weren't many people there when we visited. There were only a handful of customers inside. The food is still worth trying, but be prepared for some serious sticker shock.

La Especial is truly a National City gem. Original location was established on July 17th 1952, on…read moreAvenida Revolución - Tijuana. What nice childhood memories..... Always had to grab some of their iconic tacos al vapor when visiting Tijuana. So happy that they're now on this side of the border now. Paola started selling their family tacos through FB (which we would order frequently). Then started with their pop up locations. NOW, they have their own little restaurant - AMAZING!! Great service & great vibes. * Tacos Al Vapor (Carne) * Chile Relleno * Chilaquiles Con Cilantro Salsa, Huevos & Frijoles Refritos #DiningWithTheAndersons #ComidaMexicana #ChildhoodMemories #TacosAlVapor #LaEspecialUSA

This is a must have taco place. They originate from T.J. on Revolucion street. I have been eating…read morethese tacos as a kid for years and would only get to enjoy them when we would cross the border. Now thankfully they are here to enjoy in National City. They have a variety of things but my go to will always be the Tacos Al Vapor! (Carne-steamed beef: shredded beef with potatoes and secret recipe). I enjoy them with long stem onions, salsa, and pickled hot carrots, and radishes. The staff is friendly and there is indoor seating available. The place is simple. You come for the authentic tacos not the ambience. I forgot to take a picture of my tacos at the beginning since I was so ready to eat them.

Recently found out they have protein tacos. I ordered online and picked up within 10-min of…read moreordering. I just got back on keto and this is a game-changer. Yesss!!!

Solid food. Clean space. Fast service…read more I found the meat a bit too salty for my liking, but overall still yummy.

1000% awesome sauce !! We are back in San Diego for comic…read morecon. And checked into our hotel. Let's get tacos. We had the asada, suadero, carnaza campechano and lengua . All of the were great but the suadero tacos and Campechano were my favorite. They bring you a big salsa display also I love the peanut salsa OMG!!! Come get yours asap!!!

I knew nothing about champion boxer, Canelo Álvarez, before coming here, but it was really…read moreinteresting to see soo much about him since he spent a lot of time here training. It is such a busy place! Luckily, we were sat right away. My guy has been here multiple times with his family, but it was the first time for me. I ended up getting a few tacos to try, but the Suadero was the obvious top pick! If I were to come back, I would only get that one for tacos. I'd still like to try some of their other offerings too. I loved the lazy susan with condiments! It was fun trying different sauces on my taco and I was happy to get soo many radishes to ourselves. Overall, I would give this place a 3.5, but I'm rounding it to 4 because of the lazy susan.

I have been going to Chuchys since it was just a stand by Granger, so it is really disappointing to…read moresee how much the quality has gone down at this National City location. While their catering service is still awesome, the everyday food here has completely missed the mark. On my recent visit, the al pastor was exceptionally chewy and the flavor was just off. To top it off, the service was incredibly unenthusiastic. The cashier had a poor attitude and seemed like she would rather be doing absolutely anything other than her job. Given the current prices and the noticeable drop in quality, I think it is best to stick to other taco shops in the area. I am giving this place 2 stars based on their past reputation, but I won't be back to this location.

I was a huge fan when they catered a work event. Unfortunately, my in store experience sadly did…read morenot match up. Agua Frescas were delicious! They will give you a sample of drinks and meat if you request it. Al Pastor had a lot of grease and fat on it, carne asada tasted slightly better. Carne asada fries had a lot of fries and very little sour cream. Their salsa bar has a large salsa collection - none that tasted good to me. California burrito is around 8 inches and tasted okay...probably because I couldn't find a salsa I liked to pair with it.

I've had adobada tacos from this place before and they are so good! This time I stopped by in the…read morelate morning and was not in the mood for tacos and was pleasantly surprised to see they also serve breakfast. I love chilaquiles so I needed to try theirs. I got the green chilaquiles and they come with a side of rice, beans and eggs of your choice. I gotta say the green salsa on the chilaquiles was very tasty and they made them perfectly, they had a lot of the green salsa but still crunchy and drizzled with sour cream and sprinkled cheese. Also got the pancakes with bacon and eggs. The pancakes were just okay, the bacon was crumbled bacon not strips. The rolled tacos were very good, flavorful beef and plenty of it , very crispy but not burnt. Inside is spacious, plenty of tables for big families too. They have a salsa bar. Service is fast. Located in a big shopping center with plenty of parking.

Super slow service. Waited almost 25 minutes for my food. Got the breakfast burrito which is a…read morespecial till noon. Thank goodness, it was so small and mostly just egg. Would rather spend my money somewhere you get a regular size burrito that isn't just egg.

While on vacation in San Diego, my wife and I wanted to find an "off the beaten path" spot to enjoy…read moreone of our favorite Mexican dishes--carne en su jugo. After some research, my wife discovered this hidden gem tucked away in an up-and-coming part of the city, just a short 3-mile drive from our hotel--and it was absolutely worth it! The carne en su jugo was incredible--tender beef, smoky bacon, and hearty beans all simmered in a rich, peppery broth with just the right amount of heat. Blanca, our server, was wonderfully friendly and made us feel right at home. Although it's not in the typical tourist areas like the Gaslamp or Mission Beach, this little restaurant is well worth the visit for anyone looking for authentic flavors and warm hospitality.

Worst tasting tacos and burritos. Quality has gone downhill. Their meat selections have…read morediminished and the quality has gone down and prices are very expensive. I don't recommend.