Obviously here in San Diego we have a ton of great options for tacos and burritos - from the dozens of independent, family-run taco stands/shops, to decent chains, all the way to high-end, gourmet Mexican cuisine restaurants. With so many options, it's rare that I'd go to a "cookie-cutter" chain like Sombrero. But it's officially National Burrito Day (as official as any marketing campaign gets, I guess!), and Sombrero had a special deal compelling enough for me to finally try it after passing the Lake Murray location hundreds of times, sometimes on my way to Chuy's on El Cajon Blvd. Well, the NBD marketing worked, I tried Sombrero for the NBD deal, and I can now confirm my predilection to go to non-chain, independent taco shops. Sombrero was good enough - a solid 3-star - and I give it an extra star for the $7 burrito deal. But, I feel like at regular price ($15 range) I would be disappointed - nothing bad, just nothing special. To be fair, or perhaps generous, I would recommend Sombrero for those occasions when they best meet needs - like late night when other places might be closed, or convenience of a drive-thru, or kick-ass deals on their app. read more

Very good food and a great offer at this time called the Fiesta Deal jr bean and cheese with you choice of a taco and a drink. $10.99 +tax. Access to the Salsa bar and drinks refilled. Great staff and clean dining room. read more

Sombrero Mexican Food - The Fiesta with chips. - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I was there at between 4:30 and 5:00 today. Total bill was 38 plus tip. We ordered beef taco plates. The tortillas were days old, the beans horrible, the meat was nothing close to Mexican would like a refund. Horribleness 8-21-2026 read more

Really disappointed with my order, I paid for a FULL fries and got a sad half-filled container that looked like leftovers. I bought this for my two kids to share. The picture speaks for itself. For how expensive everything is now, serving portions like this is honestly ridiculous. If you're going to charge full price, at least give people what they paid for. Felt like a complete waste of money. Won't be ordering this again, I'm a San Diego native and every other taco shop will actually give you what you paid for. read more

Sombrero Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

We love their bean and cheese burritos and their salsa bar!! I know that's so basic but hear me out. The tortilla is grilled outside yet still fluffy texture. The beans are creamy with a mild salty. The cheese is melted by the warm beans and tortilla. Anyone can make a bean and cheese burrito. But you can tell the pros by the way they pay attention to the details and how they construct it. Give it a try! Oh and don't forget to construct your own salsa combo at their salsa bar. Mine is 4 chunky and 2 reds. read more

Always good quality. They have some great deals now and then. They have fantastic carne asada fries, and a nice salsa bar.

Online ordering was easy, great customer service, taco was larger than expected and was filled to the brim with meat and toppings! read more

Sombrero Mexican Food - Easy online ordering, great drive thru service, taco was larger than expected and filled to the brim with toppings! - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I can't believe I'm writing this review as I come here quite often. I've NEVER had an issue with my food here and tonight this food made me never want to eat here again. I normally get the Carne Asada Fries Supreme and it's always delicious. However, this was extremely horrible. The fries were not even cooked all the way through, they were cold as heck and tasted awful. I couldn't even finish my food. The tostada was disgustingly put together like someone literally just threw it together and it was cold as well -- no flavor whatsoever. The best thing out of my order was the Horchata. read more

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This place has amazing delicious food and wonderful Customer Service I've tried a variety of things including shtedded tolled tacos and a beef taco, enchiladas, carne asada burrito, chorizo, Chile Relleno, beef sope. Also there salsa is so good and the carrots are not spicy & very flavourful. I cannot have spicy food and I've been to so many Mexican restaurants, when I ask them if their food is spicy, they always say no and ends up being spicy. Sombrero has been honest and meet up my high standards. Keep doing a great job read more

I love their salsa and food. Great chips with combos! Have lots of options if you dont want fried food. Yum!

The machacha at this location is f****** sad. They don't even mix the eggs with the meat and peppers sometimes. The carne asada isn't very good but I do like the chille rellonss à la carte. read more

Great food! Great service! Rewards program too! This has to be the best Mexican food in La Mesa! read more

Great food and service ! For fast food this place is quite nice & fresh Recommended the breakfast bowls ! read more

On point. Listened to my comment section. Did what I asked. Forgot my chip bag but all good.

Appreciate the drive through and ample parking. Food is mediocre IMO. Food tastes very Americanized and inauthentic but they have good combo deals. Hot sauce now come in plastic packages which is nice so they don't leak or spill, holds more salsa. And easy to pour. read more

Love the food fresh and new all times. I have rewards that can save every time I have my dinner.

If you want the mizzle in you dizzle, get to Brero and pick up some nice tasting Mexican food. Thank me later amigos.

Consistently good food since opening; service usually timely, one of few places could depend on to get dinner when needed during Pandemic. The cheese enchiladas and the carne asada fries are the default go-tos! read more

Authentic quality Mexican food with superior service. Restaurant is clean and welcoming. I love the adobada burrito and all their sauces.

The customer service is always on point and of course the food is delish I always get the mixed burrito.

We went to Sombrero Mexican Food located by Lake Murray La Mesa, it was our first visit, we went through their drive through and the food came out fast but the quality was not okay... The amount of food did not worth the money we paid for... the chicken chipotle bowl was only 1/3 full and the bag of chips was so small... the green sauce and red sauce were both so watery The burrito was as small as the size of my hand, all our orders were flavorless but salty... I wouldn't even know what I was eating if I didn't look at the receipt of my order ... read more

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drive-thru carne asada fries carne asada burrito menudo clean interior & bathroom good service Will definitely be back :) read more

Sombrero Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Good food and service and they except EBT. Would definitely recommend this place. Out of all the sombreros it's the best and cleanest one.

Food is great & very Authentic . They have the best customer service, clean establishment. Food is done in a timely manner, Very inexpensive, one of the best taco shop in San Diego county!! Elizabeth Williams read more

Sombrero Mexican Food - This is a mix beef , beans & cheese burrito with sour cream & their hottest salsa !! - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

No bad experiences here! Have used the drive-thru several times - quick service and good food each time. The cali burrito is a favorite. Eating out has become a luxury these days - I just signed up for their rewards program and was able to get a bean & cheese burrito for $1.40!! You don't see those prices anymore. I placed the order online for pickup and it was ready to go when I arrived. Friendly service as well. Will be coming to score some good food and deals! read more

Solidly consistent, hence the fourth star. While I have a favorite taco shop, this is my backup one for when my favorite is closed, since it's family run. This location is easily accessible from Lake Murray Blvd. There's plenty of parking available too. I'm not a drive thru fan personally, but they have one. I prefer going inside, there's plenty of seating and it's always clean inside. There's also a small amount of outdoor seating with umbrellas. The service is pretty good, they're always nice here. They even offer a sort of rewards program that I believe is done by phone number. I've received a few offers, but I'm not a regular customer, so I'm sure it's a better deal for people who come more often. They have a fairly large menu, including kid's meals and various specials. I've never been left hungry after ordering from here. I've tried quite a bit of the menu and everything except one item was good. I will say don't bother trying chilaquiles here, it was probably the worst version I've ever seen or tasted.. read more

The food is great and very fresh. The service is also good. Lots of variety on their menu.

Sorry for the review by the torta is mostly bread and the amount of meat not there like other taco shops. The quesadilla I had to recook it at home to add flavor and toasted. I won't return read more

Went to Sombrero Restaurant for dinner, drive through was fast, the cashier was nice and very

Ordered nearly $70 worth of food. Go through the drive thru & am told they don't have my order. I park and go in (in my pajamas) & they are continuing to argue w/me even though I had the online receipt.Finally, I can see that the woman in charge found it on her screen. She spoke with the cooks & I had to approach her to confirm they started making it (now 25 minutes past the original ready time). She never told me what was going on. I had to figure it out by their body language. So I sat and waited for all that food finally being made with zero explanation/communication. When the food was done she brought it out & quickly went back behind the counter avoiding me. No apologies, no offer of a discount or free soda while I waited for all that food to be made. Nothing. I really do not appreciate being dismissed like that. My husband had been frequenting this establishment at least 1 up to 3 X's a week like clock work. There are so many Mexican restaurants around. It's San Diego. I could throw a rock & hit one. What is the biggest factor in which place to spend my hard worked money at? Customer service. What happened to accountability? Manners? Customer appreciation? It certainly wasn't at this location. I was very sad and disappointed since we had been frequenting this place so often. read more

I order carna Asada burrito at the drive through, Got the food pretty fast but super cold. Cold meat are not the best , they probably have all meat ready and the cook didn't have warmed it out . read more

Obviously there are way better taco shops around the area. This is one of the few open at 7 to get burritos for my office. Very rude when I ordered. You don't have to be rude this is why I've tried placing my order in person the night before and pay but I was told my order is too small to do that. Make up your mind. read more

Sombrero in La Mesa (Lake Murray Blvd.) is amazing! In an area that has so many Mexican food choices, Sombrero stands out with consistency of flavor, quality, portion size, and overall value. Always a great choice. read more

Excellent food, rewards program and nice staff. They are friendly, ask for my phone number and make delicious vegan food as they use vegetable oil instead of LARD! WOO HOO! read more

Always get my order fast and correct when I go through their drive thru service! Food is great, love the carrots! Great place! Thank You! read more

The customer service is always excellent and the food is always good. I've never had a bad experience.

Service, speed, quality, taste, and cleanliness are consistently good whenever I come.​

Quick service in the drive thru. The Cali taco is always delicious. Great spot for fast Mexican food to go.

A go to place. Quick and consistent. I enjoy their breakfast mostly but I've had many things. The one thing that was just ok to me was the tamales. read more

Never been inside so can't say if it's clean but from the drive thru window looks clean. Cashier is friendly. Reason I didn't give them a five is because I don't understand their point system. It seems the last few times I've been at the same number. However I will keep going because they have a yummy breakfast taco for those that can't finish a burrito. read more