It's nice to have a friendly, family run business in your neighborhood. That's what Silva's Taco Shop is. I've never experienced the things that others have mentioned in their negative reviews. I've always had a friendly upbeat person taking my order and never waited more than 5 minutes, at the most, for my fresh and tasty meal or quick snack. So, thumbs up, Silva's. I think you're a treat to be in my area. read more

Silva's Taco Shop - Silvia's Taco Shop is located on the north side of Broadway on the corner at Anza across the street from Discount Tire. - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

Best taco shop that I can find in San Diego. Other taco shops just don't compare. The best thing is the salsa

2 Thumbs up Silvas!! After several bad experiences elsewhere, Silvas is the most tasty, most consistent, and best priced Quality Mexican Food in the area. There are a few pretty good places but Silvas has always been great and consistently so. I made a trip clear across town for their food after have to make a 2nd trip to another shop for a refund. I ordered tacos and got a salad with crushed shells. Now...pay attention other shops..THIS IS HOW BEEF TACOS SHOULD LOOK! VOILA! As beautiful to see as it is to eat. read more

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Amazing amazing me fascina la comida ,super riquisima y el servicio al cliente ,estupendo

Let's start things off with the fact that they are dead little flies all around the building that are clearly visible, that should've been my first red flag my sadly i still got food from here, the pictures you see of the guacamole are completely accurate I wish I would've taken a picture at the time, it legit looks like sour cream with visible neon/blue food dye. I had also had gotten 3 rolled tacos which were very small for the price, not to mention the meat was very dry and overcooked. If you go here i'm not joking take a close look around the red counter the flies are just piling up it's disgusting!!! read more

I've been coming here for the past 3 years. The service has always been great. However, today was really different. The gentleman who assisted me, had by far, the best customer service ever. If the world had more people like this young man, this world would definitely be a better place. read more

If you have a craving for Mexican food but are trying to live a low-carb lifestyle, this place is a great choice! I was struggling and hungry at 9:30 at night. I could've easily had one of their delicious looking burritos or plates however I asked the really nice young lady who works there if there was something I could eat without the tortilla. She said that they had salads also (not on the menu)! Shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, real sliced avocado, sliced tomato and your choice of meat on top. It was delicious and was a really good price. Even if you're not doing low-carb, the salad is really good and very filling. read more

Silva's Taco Shop - Salad with 1/2 carne asada and 1/2 carnitas on top! - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

Listen to me when I tell you... I've been searching high and low throughout El Cajon to find a good taco shop. Because of All the terrible experiences I've had of course I was skeptical, but the yelp reviews helped with my decision to try Silva's. Man O Man!!!! Best choice I made today was ordering the California burrito! The flavors were phenomenal! Well seasoned and tender carne asada, perfectly cooked tortilla, and crispy fries! Both the red and green salsas were delicious with the right amount of flavor and heat. Did I mention that my burrito came with a few hot carrots and a pepper on the side as a garnish!!!! 10 out of 10 easy! Oooooh yea, and I can't forget... the amazing customer service I received alone would have been enough for me to become a regular. They will for sure be seeing me again very soon. read more

I've never came once and the food not taste the same! It's been the same cook for years!! And you can TASTE the love they put into it! I seriously don't have anything to do in El Cajon but decided to come here just to get the Carne Asada fries with American guacamole! I've tried almost everything on the menu and I'm always satisfied! By far the best taco shop in San Diego! I always feel like home when I come here! Thank you Silva's for the delicious food you're serving!! This place is amazing, and you should definitely try this place. read more

The food is amazing, You get what you pay for, The service is good. Nice seating outside and inside Would recommend trying their cali burrito! read more

Super bomb and they give a Serrano pepper with your order :) so yummy! Also the guy that works at the register is so sweet! read more

Silva's Taco Shop - Bean Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

The cashier is a CLOWN. I was getting tires across the street and decided to get some breakfast while the tires were being installed. I have eaten here MANY times before, and the food has been decent. I looked over the menu and a breakfast burrito was the call. I asked if the "hashbrowns" in the breakfast burrito were fresh or the frozen type. The cashier responded, painfully, "I don't know, man". Realy?!? He was too lazy to even ask the cook. Blown away by the incompetence and whining, I walked out. Walked half a block and had a great burrito. NO attitude. I won't return. read more

Average taco shop, there's a walk-up window and one inside with some seating. Staff is nice and can be chatty if you wish. Prices are fair. I ordered the cheese enchilada combo. There needed to be a little more sauce, and heat as well as the food was a little above lukewarm. The rice was fine, but the beans had a strong flavor, not sure if it oil or something else. read more

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Taco shop is delicious Always fresh great customer service. Always going to be repeat customer

Generous portions, good cali and bean and cheese. Burritos comes with carrots(2) and a pepper on the side. Quality ingredients.

Have been coming here for years! I always order the same dang thing... bacon breakfast burrito.. they are the size of an newborn.. ask for extra green salsa! It's delicious! You won't be disappointed!! read more

I've been coming here for 30 years and consistently they have perfectly cooked food. The family that owns it really takes pride in their amazing food. I love the carne asada. Especially the last couple bites of the burrito that has the juice. Yummy the prices are reasonable as well. Overall 5 out of 5*. read more

Silva's Taco Shop - Best Mexican food in East county! - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place is usually ok, but I guess it DEPENDS ON WHO IS WORKING! I went there after work today and the guy (looks like he could be a convict) was rude and didn't let me use the bathroom (I have used it before no problem when the girls are working) and I ordered a grande burrito to share with my husband and it was tasteless and half the size of a REAL GRANDE BURRITO! I will be going to COTIJAS in National City where the grande burritos are GRANDE.. read more

We stopped here on our way back home to the valley because of the reviews & it didn't disappoint, very friendly owners and yummy burritos!

I hate to leave a 2 star review because Silvas has always been my go to for Mexican food... ordered a Chile rellano, beef Taco, chorizo burrito and a bean tostada. My wife liked the tostada but said the Chile rellano had way too many seeds and stems. My beef Taco was the worst, dry, tough beef and a cold chewy tortilla... the chorizo burrito had egg shells on the 3rd bite. Silvas usually has delicious food, and this really surprised me... when you spend $32.00 for lunch you expect quality food. read more

Customer service was good they're very nice. But to be honest the food was not the best and it was quite expensive.

My husband and I here have been coming here for a few months now, we like it a lot we've tried several taco shops here in El Cajon and Silvia's is pretty great! Staff is always very nice! Our favorites are the carne asada burrito, carne asada chips, roll tacos and beef taco combo! You must must must always get the American Guacamole! It's amazing! We indulge with Silvia's yummy Mexican food once a week if we are lucky! read more

Silva's Taco Shop - 2 Hard shell taco plate - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

I hadn't been here since I was a little kid but I'm glad I came back. Food Is amazing; huge portions great flavor, pricing is on par if not a bit cheaper than other taco shops around the area. The service was very friendly! read more

Silva's Taco Shop - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

I couldn't find exactly what I wanted. The young man behind the counter offered to accommodate me. He asked what ingredients I was looking for. They made me a burrito with enchilada sauce on it. It was large and the price was right. Oh yes, and it was excellent. read more

This spot used to be one of my go to's. Went back today and was greatly disappointed. One thing I can't stand is a burnt tortilla. My breakfast burrito had this. Will not be back. Looks like I'm going to have to Uber eats a burrito from a real spot now. read more

This spot is amazing, their carne asada burritos are THE BEST. So are their chimichangas, tacos, carne asada fries & salsas. Red is actually spicy and I love that about it. Hard to find taco shops with spicy salsas nowadays. I'm sure everything there is great there. Their plates also come with a chili pepper. But despite their food being my favorite, their customer service is AMAZING; it's actually what prompted me to write this review. I recommend them to everyone I know. I drive from Alpine just to get their food. read more

Worst fucking service. Why would you even support this business. They don't even care about you and servicing you. I ain't never coming back here again. Ever. Can't even cut my burrito in half because his worker have to spend time or use extra paper wrapping my food. Yet, they'll still tax for extra shit. They don't even use good quality. No drive through. Then I. Allen and asked why he wouldn't do that for me and said go somewhere else. Straight up terrible. That is not hospitality and therefore they get none of my business moving forward. read more

After I left this place, I left very concerned regarding it food quality and especially its preparation. I ordered their ham breakfast burrito which also included eggs, cheese, and beans. The burrito was of a good size and came with hot carrots and jalapenos (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/silvas-taco-shop-el-cajon?select=cWDyssN5WXP9Owzaj0o9eg#-924JvjAOUCaxtZuZaLozg). The burrito had several issues and one serious. First, the burrito came with way to much re-fried beans (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/silvas-taco-shop-el-cajon?select=cWDyssN5WXP9Owzaj0o9eg#_ssXbSlJWKsLz-mCxLTkzw), but the worse part was that the eggs were not only unevenly scrambled, but they were raw. Yes raw! After a couple of large bites, the sliminess was apparent, and the half that I was eating simply fell apart from the excess beans and raw egg's moisture (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/silvas-taco-shop-el-cajon?select=cWDyssN5WXP9Owzaj0o9eg#c6AbXuNTMGVzzTqNycJIwg). I could not stomach it any more so I went to the counter and should it to the girl. She agreed it was raw, but made it clear that she could not refund my but could make me another. I told her that I was put off by the raw egg, that I did not want another burrito, but my money back. She proceeded to explain that she could not refund my money, because I had eaten half of the burrito, but I explain that there was a full half still left and a significant amount of the allege half I ate on the plate glistening with raw egg (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/silvas-taco-shop-el-cajon?select=cWDyssN5WXP9Owzaj0o9eg#YBrbEi2orH93_8OYNI78lw). I also stated that she was missing the point. I said, "you served me raw eggs, the rest of your argument is irrelevant" Raw eggs are raw eggs. After, a few minutes, and stating she was not suppose to do it, she refunded me my money anyways. Good call.. No refund, would of added up to a one star review easily, but since she listen to reason, I upped it to two stars, because there is no doubt in my mind, that I have had better breakfast burritos. Raw eggs in a burrito, honestly...who does that? I suggest they talk to their cooks about that one...until they do, well you know.. read more

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My wife and step daughter ordered two Carne Asada burritos with no salsa inside. The gentleman taking the order repeated it back but did not type it in correctly for the order They picked them up and drove home when then got home the burritos had salsa my wife called the Taco Shop and they said they would not refund the money or make new ones for them. He said too bad they are not responsible if your order gets screwed up. He said they did not say no salsa in Burritos. They did and my wife will never eat there again. Also the charge $6.49 for 3 rolled taco with guacamole. What a ripoff read more

Nasty, I spend 102$ for nasty food, I'm a regular customer for the breakfast burrito and yesterday night I came in with my little brothers to go get some food, food was nasty my Diablo burrito had a lot of sauce I couldn't even eat it, I ended up throwing up. My brother got surf burrito and 6 adobada tacos and didn't even eat his tacos from how nasty they were . I called just to let them know about the food because they had a cook , cook last night that I haven't seen , and when I called the receptionist offered me 2 free items since I come here often. I came today in the morning and "the owner" was being very rude not even trieng to compensate from the food, saying that I had to return the food today to get food. I don't know why they would tell me to come and waste my gas, yesterday. I wasn't even trieng to get free food I was just calling to them know about it. Customers are always right . I will no longer be customer here and don't recommend nobody coming here youu might get food poisoning. read more

I've been going to Silva's Taco shop for as long as I can remember.. the best tacos ever , and there Carne asada fries omg ! Delicious! you can NOT GO WRONG , getting anything from there menu . Cleanest place ever . Costumer service is beyond exceptional. There hot carrots and jalapeño is also one of my favorites. Gotta ask for that oh some grilled green onions and jalapeños read more

The best breakfast burritos in El Cajon. I'll fight you. Jk but seriously I have tried countless breakfast burritos - nothing compares. I usually the get sausage breakfast burrito. Oh and the green sauce - I would drink that stuff lol it's delicious. Extra green sauce!! read more

Food is always amazing. Staff is always so pleasant! And the salsas are FIRE!! I don't care what you say, if a taco shop don't have good salsa it's an automatic NO! Silva's is hands down one of the best in all of San Diego. read more

My go to Mexican food whenever I'm in the area. Big portions, full flavors, and a spicy pepper and some carrots on the side. Try their chili verde burrito or shrimp quesadilla in chili verde sauce (you can probably guess that I like chili verde!) My partner also loves their food, he usually gets chilaquiles or their California burrito. I have never been disappointed by Silva's. read more

Best Mexican food in East county go to is the carna asada plate would be better if it had drive thru only complaint

I pay almost 15 bucks for carne asada fries and the packaging for the fries is a separating container making it so I get less fries. And if I ask for more than three of there tiny salsas I get charged extra. Not worth the money many better options for Mexican food. read more

There food are delicious they make the roll tacos very crunchy and there burritos are so good also

Quick trip to Silva's after hitting the gym and they definitely earned themselves a returning customer! Thanks guys

Waited 20 mins for 3 TJ tacos! Food okay just took took long to get 3 tacos! Specially if you only get a 30 min lunch! Friendly staff but need to hire more employees to help reduce the downtime. read more

Silva's Taco Shop - 3 TJ tacos! - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

The food here was great. The quality was excellent, the portions large, and the service friendly and fast. The machaca plate was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend for next Mexican food craving. read more