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    Senor Taquero 2

    4.3 (251 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Salsa bar
    Lotus S.

    Reasonably priced tacos, has salsa bar with limes and radish and chips. We ordered a california burrito, which was good AND huge. We also ordered 1 of each of the following tacos: -carnitas: #1 carnitas I've had, my current new standard, being so juicy and fatty but not too fatty, just perfection -extra cripsy tripas: super good as well -lengua: juicy and soft -adobada: decent -carne asada: a bit dry but it did take a bit for me to get home and eat so will retry again Also got a churro which my husband really enjoyed. Highly recommend if you are in the area (which luckily I am!) cashier lady was very nice and food came fast, there is a 50 cent charge for cc but plenty of parking. Large menu. A bit small inside but cozy and good handful of tables.

    TianChee S.

    Was looking to try a new place that is closer than my regular TJ tacos and this place seemed to fit the bill. What I liked was that this place actually lists what fish they use in their fish taco unlike most other fish taco places which they often use a poor quality fish. It was empty when I came here which I generally prefer not to go as I prefer going to semi busy places. I tried their lengua and it was okay but I still prefer TJ tacos for it. Their fish taco was alright as well. Although it was slightly cheaper, portions were also less so definitely need to order more tacos to get full here than what I normally order. Overall it was just okay for me, not very suitable for young toddlers as they dont have any highchair or booster seats so was little hard to get them fed.

    California burrito
    Alan T.

    Excellent quality tortillas. Good size burrito evenly distributed toppings from fries, pico, carne asada, sour cream. Not too heavy of any topping. Excellent salsa selection and good spice level has some heat.

    Carne asada fries - wish it was a bit more crisp and well done.
    Jane R.

    Friendly staff, salsa bar and free tortilla chips. I'm always a fan when there's free tortilla chips to munch on, with fresh salsa bar that has multiple items on top of salsas. The staff was friendly, food arrived reasonably fast, multiple customers coming through, so must be a preference for a lot of customers, but I'm personally not that much of a fan. We got the carne asada burritos and carne asada fries and we were both not that impressed. It was a huge plate, very generous with food, but flavor was just lacking, compared to other places we've been to. Also, the fries seemed a bit under done. Extra star for them because they have real horchata and this is so hard to find now. It's usually not sold or they have those fountain version, which is bleghk. I'd go back here again just for the horchata.

    3 Tacos for $6.99 or 1 taco for $2.99! Yum!!! And YES!
    Victoria C.

    A True Hidden Gem - Authentic, Flavorful, and Affordable! It's hard to find these real OG spots still around--places that stay true to authentic flavors and cultural roots without cutting corners. This taco place is a gem. Everything tasted delicious and legit, from the roasted jalapeños to the pickled carrots and even the dried chilis. You can tell they care about quality ingredients and traditional preparation. Such a great find! I haven't been to many Mexican restaurants lately because most have lost that authentic touch or are way overpriced for what you get. The last one I went to in El Cajon charged $22 for fries, guac, and barely any meat--super disappointing. This spot, though? So worth it!!!! The food is flavorful, the portions are solid, and the prices are totally reasonable! It reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. I'll definitely be coming back!! Thank you!

    kid enjoying the adult bean and cheese burrito

    One of the favorite spots currently this place, Jalapeños, and MXN. We got the california burrito, vege supreme, and bean and cheese for the kid. The salsa is legit. You also get chips for dine-in.

    Breakfast burrito add Fries
    Jose R.

    This place was so bomb, I finished that burrito in 5 minutes. Good quality food and speedy service! Recommend! Need to try the asada fries next

    Anna L.

    Excellent food ! Great service taco shop clean. Taco plate amazing Carnitas and Car Asada tacos

    $7 by the way

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    9 months ago

    Excellent breakfast burritos!! Chips and salsa available while you wait, and the salsa bar has a lot of good choices!

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    4 months ago

    So far best tacos in poway and Mira mesa area I've found, the pork is tender and the salsa selection is great

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    As usual. The food was delicious. Birria, Cabeza tacos and a tostada. Prices are extremely reasonable. Try this place

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    Came back for the taco special and also had the Shrimp cocktail! Holy wow fantastic! Will definitely

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    2 years ago

    Delicious carnitas tacos (3 for $6.99) with complementary chips & fresh salsa bar - really can't beat that price!

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    La Puerta

    4.2
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    16.8 mi
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    Five stars all the way!!! Amazing food, fresh chips and salsa oh and service that cares the taco…read moreplate was full of flavor and the portions were spot on! Everything tasted good

    I'm so mad about this place!! Hubby and I headed down to SD…read moreto get away from the heat in the OC. On the drive, I decided I wanted Mexican food. I picked a place off Google but when we landed there we were not comfortable stopping to park, so we looked again and decided to check out La Puerta not realizing it was in the Gaslight District. I am not a fan of the Gaslight District, which is why I am so mad!! I'm going to HAVE to go back to the Gaslight District!! The food was AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend the Potato Flautitas. It's the kind of dish I'm going to dream about, I'm salivating now just thinking about them. I also did the Pick 3 Street Tacos (and actually ordered a 4th). The Ranchero Shrimp and Grilled Veggie were top notch. The Conchinita was recommended by our waiter, and it was interesting, tasty but different. It could have used a little more pickled onion. The only one I would not recommend (shockingly, I thought it would be the easy pass) was the carne asada. It was too greasy. My husband ordered a carne asada quesadilla and said the same, it was too wet and soaked through the tortilla. But there were no many other delightful options, I would say just don't go traditional. But honestly my favorite thing on the plate was the side dish rajas con crema, seriously, that alone is going to drag me down to the Gaslight District. I'm even considering going to a Padres game just for the excuse. I'm salivating again! As for our waiter, Colin, he was fantastic. Very informative, made great suggestions and seemed genuinely pleased by our satisfaction. He was smiling the whole time, friendly and stayed very present. I highly recommend you get yourself through the door at La Puerta and sit down for a meal ASAP. (We ate the food so fast I forgot to take pictures.)

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    Chicken with fried cheese tacos
    Chicken with fried cheese tacos
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    Quixote

    Quixote

    4.0
    (700 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    Quixote is connected to the side of the Lafayette hotel in a deconstructed church with stained…read moreglass, heaven and hell rooms. Super dark and I mean dark, it'll take a minute for your eyes to adjust. Tapas style menu, we were a party of 4 and ordered: Squash blossom Relleno - it's the flower part of a squash plant and stuffed with mushroom duxelles which resembles a meat mixture with squash succotash. Outside is a corn tempura with a tomato base sauce. Pulpo-grilled octopus, one of the best texture and perfectly grilled skin with a chewy yet soft interior. The sauce has a slight kick and crunch from the corn nuts. Crab corn doughnut- this is their specialty and we were about to skip out but glad we didn't. The brioche bun had a donut batter with lumps of crab salad and corn mixture on top. El Festin- perfect for our party of 4 because it was a platter full of 4 Cheese quesadilla, 4 shrimp, 4 chicken slices, 1 jalapeño bacon wrap, ribeye. Flan-we should have each ordered one ourselves! Great flavors and texture, the top had ancient chocolate soil and had crispy corn nuts. Different but yummy. Overall, delicious food that came out so quick, great ambiance, we celebrated our birthdays and were each gifted candles with our names on the label. Truly amazing from beginning to end. Street parking only. The spots on the same block are metered but if you drive down to the second street towards residential, it's free.

    We popped in for a drink and the place was jammin. It's decor is quite nice and the atmos was…read moreenergetic. We we're not greeted at the dire so we wandered over to the bar and luckily found two seats. This is not your ordinary bar. We both wanted a gin and tonic and they have five gins.... None of which I have heard of which is amazing. I tried the prickly pear gin and wowee... superb. A little sweeter than normal but a delight. The bartender was nice and the drinks enjoyable.

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    Dramatic dining space!
    Dramatic dining space!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Sangre Santa. Taste like a sangria. It was delicious.

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    Cocina de Barrio

    Cocina de Barrio

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    14.5 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    It's very rare that I find an upscale Mexican restaurant that I absolutely LOVE... but Cocina de…read moreBarrio completely won me over. I was in town looking for a good brunch spot and came across Cocina de Barrio on Yelp. The food looked delicious, but let me tell you... it tasted like home. You know that scene in Ratatouille when the food critic takes that first bite and is instantly transported back to his childhood? That was me. The sauces, the flavors, the textures... everything was absolutely magnificent. It was honestly so hard to choose what I wanted. I would happily pay extra for a buffet here! Hint, hint! I ordered the Oaxaqueño Breakfast, with nopales (cactus) cooked into the eggs with salsa, paired with refried beans and potatoes. Can we just take a moment to give some serious compliments to the chef?! Every bite was packed with flavor. I also paired my breakfast with a Café de Olla, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. I enjoy my cafecito, and this one was just right. The ambience is colorful, vibrant, and beautifully filled with greenery, which made the whole experience even better. everyone was very welcoming and friendly Overall, Cocina de Barrio was such a wonderful find. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes the next time I'm in town. 10/10 -- my taste buds definitely felt at home.

    Wow! What a great spot. The happy hour is seriously one of the best around, with awesome drink…read morespecials and delicious tacos that are hard to beat! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the prices made it even better! The service was fantastic and the whole place had such a fun, lively vibe. A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO THEO, who greeted everyone with a huge smile and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. He was an awesome bartender-friendly, energetic, and made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for great tacos, tasty drinks, amazing happy hour deals, and a fun atmosphere, this place is definitely worth checking out. Can't wait to come back!

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    Cocina de Barrio
    Cocina de Barrio
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    Coasterra

    Coasterra

    4.0
    (4.1k reviews)
    16.4 mi
    $$$

    My new favorite spot in San Diego!…read more I had no idea Reuben E. Lee was gone and this beautiful venue replaced it! I am so glad! This visit we stuck to the Happy Hour menu for food, but the main menu looked so tasty! The margarita very strong and had too much ice, but the wine was tasty! The chips, salsa and guacamole were wonderful and the guacamole was a hearty portion - well worth the cost. The ceviche was just okay, it was packed with what should have been delicious ingredients and in the end it was pretty tasteless. The service was A+ and the view, well there are no words.

    This location is definitely an upscale Mexican vibe, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here…read more For apps, we shared the calamari and Tempura Jalapeno-Cilantro cauliflower. I loved the cauliflower app. It was well seasoned, and had a good crunch to it. Calamari was good as well. But I highly recommend cauliflower app over calamari. For main course, I got the tempura Mahi Tacos. They were very filling and had a very subtle spicy kick in the tacos. Overall, the food was good for upscale Mexican-esque food. Service was excellent as well. Our waters never ran empty and after apps, they gave us new napkins to set our forks and knives down while they took our small plates away. They even offered to give us a new set of forks and knives. I think it is small details like this that make a difference. The most prominent detail I really liked about this location was the ocean view. We made a reservation for outdoor seating, and had an amazing view of the ocean and sunset. Parking was a little difficult. There's only one row for free self parking, but it is very limited. They offer $10 valet which I had to do because I could not find any parking. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. Because this restaurant is a more high-end / upscale restaurant, I would recommend this location more for a special occasion or date night rather than a casual place to eat.

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    Located on Harbor Island, Coasterra offers stunning views of the San Diego Bay, downtown skyline and Coronado Bridge.
    Located on Harbor Island, Coasterra offers stunning views of the San Diego Bay, downtown skyline and Coronado Bridge.
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    View from patio
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    Oscars Mexican Seafood

    Oscars Mexican Seafood

    4.2
    (2.2k reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$

    Hands-down the best seafood and fish taco place in San Diego! A must order is the Taco Especial…read morewith smoked fish, shrimp, scallops, tomato, cilantro, onion, melted cheese and avocado. I highly recommend pairing this with the chipotle sauce, which is offered along with all of the other sauces. The Battered Fish Taco and Tuna Ceviche Tostada is also a must. Every time I have visitors to San Diego and they want authentic Mexican Food I take them to Oscar's. I won't eat my fish tacos anywhere else! This place is definitely a local establishment. Note that parking is tight in the parking lot, but you can also park on the street around the corner. The food is worth the search for a spot if the lot is full. This eatery is legit!

    Oscar's came highly recommended by a bunch of SD locals. I've been here three times and it hits…read moreevery time. Some highlights: -Mixto Ceviche: ceviche with shrimp and fish. Comes in a personal sized cup and can be shared as a group or as part of your entree. -Grilled Octopus/Pulpo Taco: I'm always a little hesitant about grilled octopus because it's hard to prepare and can end up being really chewy. It was grilled perfectly here! The chunks were big enough so you get the squid flavor. It also comes with a sweet/spicy sauce which was unexpected but really yummy. -Battered Fish Taco: my favorite dish! Huge flaky piece of fish that's fried really well. Not too much rough and you can really taste the fish. -Chips and Guac: fresh made guac! Get it as a side order and you can add to your tacos too. It can get really busy here. Our food took longer than expected and you have to wait around for a table too. Parking lot can be a hit or miss. Try to come during off hours!

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    Inside | IG:@socalsnomnoms
    Battered Fish Taco
    Battered Fish Taco
    Fish Ceviche

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    Senor Taquero 2 - mexican - Updated August 2026

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