I've been coming to this place for over five years. Every time greeted with a smile and welcome to taco bar. If you're here on a Thursday the tortoise are five star I drive all the way from Encinitas, California to San Marcos just for their tacos and tortoise read more

My husband & I go here at least once a week! High quality and delicious Mexican food that never misses. Can't go wrong with any burrito or tacos. Our favorites are carne asada burrito or the fish tacos! Also shout out to Joanna for always giving us incredible service. We will be lifelong customers read more

I don't know how this place doesn't have higher than a 4 star average review. They have been consistantly good for years. The service has also always been excellent. The Quesabirria and Al Pastor tacos are awesome but everything I've ever ordered here was delicious. Any negative would be that I wish they would bring back the free bean soup samples at the counter. read more

This place is great! The food is really good and so is the service! Our server Carol was very friendly, and the cook Danny made us the best grilled fish taco, chili relleno tacos, and calamari tacos. The atmosphere is very comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Very clean! Adorable decor & food .., wow! Best carnitas quesadilla I've ever had ! And I've had a lot... Highly recommend, verde salsa yummm , shout out to Shelly ! She was amazing ! read more

Ordered tacos at closing two days ago, both my girl and I got food poisoning. The asada tasted funny, not fresh. Both us, suffering from bacterial infections. Wasn't sure if I was going through something solo but confirmed with my girl she was experiencing a bad day today as was well. Staff were nice but food was under par and dangerous. For $45.00 dollar tacos this was embarrassing considering it's a store front full fledged business. 08/01/25 food was eaten 07/30/25 read more

Such a neat place in a great center. We've ordered this to go and they've always given us what we asked for - sometimes forget the sauce but not a biggie- and as far as coming in they have good space midweek, not sure about weekends! Staff is friendly. It is pretty loud in here and they have a fun musical and light entertainment so you don't want to come here if you're looking for a quiet place. We decided not to eat in with the little little kiddos just because it's over stimulating but it's definitely a great vibe to come into with older kids/ adults! Food is good and reasonably priced! They have a vegetarian option which is delicious. Their rice is exceptional! The cooks cook in the front which is cool to watch. If you're a strict vegetarian/ vegan person it's good to know that all the meat and veggies look like they're grilled on the same stovetop. The workers don't wear gloves which can irk some people esp with meat/ Veg. Staff is friendly and place is clean also! read more

Taco Bar - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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We ordered the carne asada quesadilla, California burrito, and al pastor tacos. The carne asada was tender and flavorful, making the quesadilla and burrito delicious. The burrito was generously portioned, and the al pastor taco stood out with perfectly seasoned meat and just the right amount of sweetness from the pineapple. Wish they would bring back the soda fountain and condiment bar. It was easier to grab what you wanted without having to ask the staff, especially since they now charge for any additional sauces. read more

So glad the place we were originally going to for lunch was closed and we ended up here instead! Food was super yummy, portions were generous, and service was excellent. Everyone in our party (9 very hungry BMX riders) thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We will definitely be back! read more

Taco Bar - Birria queso and asada taco with side of rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Best Mexican food in San Marcos. Chef Joanna and crew make delicious burritos!! I love their California burritos and their breakfast burritos but everything is great! Meat always tastes fresh and their homemade tortillas take it over the edge! read more

good food and good service. came here for some breakfast burritos and julie was very kind.

First off, I felt that the customer service could be improved a little more in terms of friendliness, but then again, this feels more fast casual than it does like a formal restaurant. I guess I was hoping for more of a mom and pop feel, yet the interior gives me the feeling as if I was in a tiki bar. Apparently, this restaurant has been open for about 12 years or so? That's what I heard when I asked the cashier. It was either this, Boudin, or the Curry place, but I wanted something more authentic. I ordered the Surf & Turf burrito with the al pastor taco with high hopes! And it delivered! I knew this was the right place. My mouth is demolishing this all. Calorie bombs, but worth every last crumb. I think my favorite surf and turf burrito is still Rolando's Taco Shop in National City, and I've had some really decent ones here in North County, but this one's not too shabby. read more

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Had a good breakfast burrito today, 7/13 during the AM. The cashier was friendly and polite. She even offered to split on two plans for me and my husband. They run your food out and bus your table so no need to discard your leftovers or trays when you're finished. If you like spicy food, be sure to get their habenero onions, my fave! read more

This place is totally legit! Handmade tortillas, and their stuff the tacos full. I could barely eat two of them. read more

Taco Bar - El Pastore - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I was craving a breakfast burrito and stopped in on a Saturday morning. It wasn't particularly busy and the person at the counter was pleasant and helpful when I asked for suggestions. The ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and added peppers to it. It was bad but it wasn't enough to make me want to order it again either. A solid amount of chorizo but maybe it needed to be balanced with more egg? Glad I added the peppers for additional texture though. read more

Taco Bar - Chorizo breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

There are no words to truly express how amazing the food and staff were. My friend had lengua Fries and it the best texture and so full of flavor I had to buy a to go for myself. I got the California Burrito cause im a typical California type of guy but the rations were the best guacamole was perfect and not over powered by Pico like most shops its like the Cook/chef knows exactly what he is doing. The 2 ladies in front were swift and quick calm and respectful. The place clean and subtle with great music. read more

The Asada torta & Al pastor tacos were very delicious. The server Aracely was very kind, will definitely come back.

Had a great breakfast at taco bar yesterday. Hubby had a calamari burrito (yes...for breakfast) and I had the pollo burrito which is like machaca but with chunks of grilled chicken breast. I subbed cilantro and inions for cheese. The burritos are quality and super generous. The mild chipotle salsa is plenty hot and very tasty. What a treat it was read more

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Their surf and turf burrito is maybe the best I've had in San Diego. Overall great vibe, great staff My only complaint is the price. If the burritos were just a few bucks cheaper and I'd come here for lunch every week read more

Don't know why this place doesn't have 5 stars. The flavors are so good, not bland at all. The tortillas are home made. The prices are reasonable-they are large tacos great portion. Everything is served hot and fresh. Great service. There are also so many options, seafood and every type of meat. Will definitely be back read more

Taco Bar - Carne asada fries, al pastor tacos, birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

We love the Taco Bar!! The fresh tortillas and horchata are my favorite. It's smells like grandma's kitchen when you arrive and tastes just as good! You will not be disappointed! Palomar College Comets read more

My boys and I eat here probably once a week. This is our regular dinner spot after Kung Fu practice. We end up here because we don't want to wait in traffic going east on the 78 at 5 pm. This place has a simple menu. The tacos are good and my kids usually get a bean and cheese burrito and a cheese quesadilla. You can't go wrong with that. I bounce around on what I get, I've had the Al pastor tacos, I think that is what they are known for. They are good. I have had better, but this place is convenient and the kids love it so we are here all the time. We love the ambiance of the place, TVs and beer. It doesn't get crowded which is nice. The toilets are clean and the service is quick and kind. There are no fountain drinks or agua frescas, which is a disappointment but you know what? It fills us up and we have happy stomachs and that is all we need. read more

Taco Bar - Three Al pastor tacos! They are good. - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

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I'm shocked it has taken me this long to recognize this place. The tacos are really good here. The Al Pastor is amazing, the best taco has to be the Queso Birria - sooo good! Additional goodies - cheese quesadilla and chips. The people are very friendly! Portion size of ingredients in the taco are pretty generous and pricing a little more than the average but the quality pretty much makes it worth it! I bought too many tacos assuming it was not enough to be filling but 2 and a generous sized quesadilla was more than enough. Still haven't tried the Carnitas :( read more

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I've been disappointed in the quality of Mexican food in Temecula. I used to love tacos Azteca, but they are way expensve! My sister told me about this place, and have been skeptical. Since I was craving tacos I decided to give it a try. Usually a place either has lousy quality and good salsa or vice/versa. This place has good size tacos with great flavor, and their salsa is equally tasty and hot. Beer on Tap! Clean, and lots of room. Hope it stays this way. read more

Perfect tacos here at taco bar. Hand made tortillas and great salsa. Perfect place for a few tacos and a beer. Thank you taco bar. read more

Taco Bar - Azteca Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is our Taco Tuesday spot. The food is awesome, reasonably priced and it's always clean. Staff is always friends and you get your food quickly. read more

I would refer to myself as a taco tourist I live in Vista, but this was actually my first time coming to taco bar. It was very disappointing to receive my Quesa Birria taco shell dripping in oil. Also the meat in my Al Pastor taco also dripping in oil. I was also disappointed in the bland flavor of both tacos and also the sauces. As a "taco tourist" I've eaten tacos at 100+ locations in San Diego county and this is my first time leaving a review. Also the first time that I did not finish my food. There's much better options around here. read more

Was starving after daughter's volleyball practice and found this place. Easy to jump on the 78 after. This place has beer which makes it an appealing option for a casual dinner. So it also straddles the worlds of taco shop and sit down Mexican. This can make the prices awkwardly high. $13.50 for an average sized Grilled Shrimp Burrito is too much. The shrimp was tasty in kind of a tomato Ranchera sauce and plenty of rice, of course. My daughter enjoyed it. The $5.98 Grilled Fish Taco was pretty but it was lacking in flavor. The Habanero salsa helped a little. I need to start asking what kind of fish they use. I'm afraid this was Talapia or Swai. Maybe the meat dishes are better, but this might be a one and done for me unless it's an emergency. read more

Our visit started auspiciously - loved seeing the al pastor on the skewer, the shop smelled amazing, and reviews were promising in addition to being a reasonable distance from our home. We ordered the California burrito (which comes with no pico) and the carne asada fries (which does come with pico) looked exactly right as we took our meal to go. The trouble came when we got home - the carne asada in both meals was practically flavorless and the salsas were so watery (we got chipotle and green, eschewing the xhot habanero). Luckily we had salsas from a different place to add a bit more flavor to get through the meal. I am still curious about the tacos, which have great reviews but not sure we'll return. read more

Amazing food, amazing staff and amazing ambiance!! if you're still thinking about trying Taco Bar STOP THINKING and go asap. Yo

Someone call Guy Fieri to come check out this kitchen! Handmade tortillas daily!! This is unheard of in north county for quick service eats. Best Al Pastor in north county. Hands down! The Al pastor tacos come with fresh slice of pineapple. Top tier touch! The family that runs this is on it! Service is top tier. Food is top tier. 10/10 recommend this place. I drive 15 miles to eat here once a month! They have tv's with the game on, and tasteful music! Ambiance is great for eating in! read more

Taco Bar - Al pastor tacos, beer battered fish taco, spicy carrots. - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

When paying for a 16$ burrito you would expect to get some actual meat! Very disappointing! read more

Taco Bar - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I'm usually a small moms/pops taco shop Cali burrito guy but for some reason I went for the Nachos Supreme for $12.99. Plenty of ingredients and quite large for the price these days! I tried to eliminate all the chips with guac assuming Id take the rest home but nope, basically ate the whole plate. No Cotija cheese they claim in the description but Im OK with that, didnt even want it. Everything was legit including the sweet and helpful cashier/server. Service, quality, taste, tables/cleanliness, hot sauce, and price on point here. The Habanero hot sauce totally hit for flavor and not actually that hot. Only thing at all I could ding them on was no self-serve water, but otherwise perfect! read more

Cousin recommended this place and it did not disappoint. It's not cheap for a taqueria but you're getting great quality. The surf and turf burrito here with chipotle sauce was god tier and beyond savory. I took 15 minutes to eat it, marveling in each bite that was packed with meat and shrimp, minimal with cheap filler. Added green sauce to each bite. *drools thinking about it * He ordered the California burrito and we got 2 Sierra Nevada Pale Ale's. Will run you around $45. Worth it imo. All those foos who rep SD Mexican exclusively may have been right all along. read more

Quality of food has declined, while prices have caught up with inflation. "Chilaquiles" are a disaster. And $7.50 for a small bottle of horchata?! I came here twice in one week thinking the first visit was a fluke ("adobado burrito" was terrible). Let's try again in a couple of months maybe ‍? read more

I never make yelp reviews this is my first one. I paid 50 bucks for a burrito, 3 sopes, and an horchata just to receive the most mid food, salsa was the best part of the experience. read more

Food is very solid, my go to for taco Tuesday! I like the birria street tacos, Al pastor, and the spicy shrimp taco. The spicy shrimp is unique and my go to. This place will be on the monthly rotation and has been very consistent the past three visits. I hope they keep it up and add a few more options to their Tuesday specials! read more

Taco Bar - Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Taco Bar is the place to go for burritos. Every single time without fail it's outstanding. Surf n Turf is my favorite. Also whoever was making the food the morning of Feb 23rd is an outstanding cook read more

Great tacos that rival those that I enjoyed at a Michelin rated spot in Mexico City. Those freshly made tortillas are divine, coupled with carnitas, white meat chicken or your protein of choice, then you go from a taco bar to taco heaven. This family-owned restaurant by Hernandez has friendly staff and amazing food! Give them a try! I guarantee, you'll keep coming back! read more

Taco Bar - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

What an amazing treat! Taco bar went above and beyond this morning in providing a delicious and generous welcome back breakfast to Discovery Elementary teachers and staff. As a teacher, I am always blown away by how generous our community is and it makes me excited to give my business to places like this and I hope you will too. read more