What a good night time spot! We stopped by between bar hopping and got some tacos! Everything was really yummy and smelled really good. Not gonna lie, the blue lights outside had us thinking we were going to a club. Definitely a good pit stop. We ordered off a tablet and the food came fast. yum! read more

TACO CENTRO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent spot for quick tacos and open late night. Overall I found them to be just so so. The salsa bar is divine however! Literally every type of salsa or condiment imaginable (at least to go with a taco) varying from bland, mild, to spicy. They also have some pickled options and fresh radishes. I got the shrimp tacos and the reason I wasn't a fan is the sauce overpowered the shrimp so I couldn't taste them at all. Maybe the other tacos are better. They also have plenty of other non taco options. read more

Really good surf and turf nachos. Also, they serve a really good shrimp burrito. The portions are pretty good and well seasoned.

Delicious! We split a breakfast burrito that will live in my memory. We walked from Manchester Grand Hyatt, about 14 minutes. Adorable place. read more

Best place to get some good tacos Saturday night team is the best. The cook Juanita is the best and the server gabby is always welcoming you and making you feel like family,salsa bar is also the best. Give these people a raise ASAP!!! read more

Place charges a "Benefits surcharge" and a credit card fee. Just increase the price of the food if you're going to charge a "Benefits surcharge". read more

This spot is setup real well, especially being where all the gaslamp SDCC shenanigans are during the con week. They have ample seating, outdoor seating, a good order system, good PA system to call your number for your order and a sauce and salsa bar etc. Fountain drinks, bottled sodas, ginger beers and beer! The service was good we have no issues with that servers were nice order at the counter and come pickup your food. The staff were nice. Now to the menu, there is an inflated pricing menu for comic con. I get it make your living it's a business capitalizing on the busy con week, no issues there and glad to support! Now the issue we had was the tacos took a bit to make, it wasn't crazy busy during the time we stopped by (between lunch and dinner) mid afternoon. We opted for some items but were told it's not on the convention menu, but had signage on the walls at the register. Okay no problem. Got the tacos 3 for 20 bucks (if paid cash a bit more if credit) The tacos came out and were cold the meats each one was cold, the chicken had a weird aftertaste to it not sure what seasoning it was. The other two were a bit better in sense of taste being beef and pork but also equally cold. Maybe just a misfire or put together using meats cooked earlier. Not sure but was a bit disappointed in that regard. Ended up going up the block and buying 8 tacos for 30 and being happy as a clam after back at the telly. Cheers. And have a good con week! read more

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Amazing food. Their flavors are unique and addicting! I wish I could just come and order the Baja and Sonora tacos and leave, but no. I always have to order som churros to because they're so f*cking good that if I don't order them, I'll just be thinking about them while I'm trying to sleep that night. Everything's good read more

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Food 5/10 Service 1/10 Price on menu 0/10 They charged us 60 dollars for 2 tacos one burrito corn and rice at this hole in the wall Way over priced and not outstanding quality. Rude people at the counter during night. read more

Horrible business. We did not get waited on at all. The female and the guy working today, Easter Sunday April 5th gave me eye contact about 5 times and did not acknowledge us, we stood in line for about 5 minutes and did not get greeted or acknowledge. I feel as I was racially profiled because I was not Hispanic even though I do in fact speak Esppanol. DO NOT COME HERE!! 0/10 business . I hope this place gets shut down! read more

Plenty of outdoor seating (not sure if they had high chairs available but with outdoor seating, it was big enough to fit the wagon the toddler eat from). Was craving fish tacos so tried both a grilled fish taco and fried fish taco and enjoyed both... but was surprised how much we enjoyed the chicken bowl (got it for the toddler but it was too much for her so we helped) and it was well balanced (not rice heavy like many other places we know)--would return to try their other items read more

TACO CENTRO - TACO GRILL/BAJA - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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BEST TACOOS EVER!!! These tacos beat the ones at home. We came here twice. We got the flour tacos with carne asada and al pastor with cheese! The tacos are huge, meat inside is super juicy, flavorful, and seasoned well. They have a salsa bar with so many to choose from. Our go to was the green salsa, cilantro lime, chipotle salsa, and the house salsa. Be careful because some of the sides can be very spicy if you're sensitive to spice. They have outdoor and in door seating. It seems like people eat quick here so easy to find a seat. It can get really pricey but it's worth it. read more

TACO CENTRO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Grabbed a quick bite after leaving the convention center. Had the carne asada taco & it was one of the best tacos I've ever had!

We've walked by this place many times and hadn't stopped. Walked in for lunch today and there were quite a few people sitting inside and outside. Service was fast - we got our food in 5 minutes or so. Specifically the tacos which came out quick. We were pleasantly surprised with this place! I got three tacos - carne asada, al pastor & spicy shrimp. All three were packed with fillings, well seasoned and juicy. I love that they're street tacos style but dressed up. The flavor profiles remind me a little of Puesto. Would definitely stop by here if you're visiting from out of town and are looking for tacos close to 5th or the convention center! read more

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Came here because they serve Pacifico (husband's favorite beer) and surprisingly hard to find in Gaslamp apparently but definitely will be returning for the food! Delicious carne asada and al pastor. Vampiro was excellent and carne asada on point. My husband is very picky about the quality of meat restaurants use in carne asada tacos and he said he could've eaten 2 more if he wasn't already full. That's saying a lot From him. We sat outside on the patio during Sunday brunch. Good music, good food, cold beers - people watching on market street what more could you ask for! Stand Out Dishes: Al Pastor Vampiro Sonora Taco Their Salsa Bar is chefs kiss - at least 12 different options of salsas and accoutrement Better be ready with your order because the lady behind the register ain't got time for you read more

Was craving tacos so I walked over to taco centro and placed an order to go. I ordered the al pastor and carne asada tacos with only onions and cilantro and some chips. Tacos were great! And a hefty portion. Although they feel kind of spendy for almost $5 each, there is a large portion of meat so was worth it in my opinion. Great flavor on both. There is also a salsa bar where you can pick your liking, overall great place for some quick tacos! read more

Food was delicious. Definitely coming back when going to a Padres game. Great location and the staff were attentive and made us feel at home. Thank you!! #Ohi8Here read more

TACO CENTRO - FRIES MAR Y TIERRA - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great homemade corn tortilla tacos. Deliciously tender pork, can't give it 5 stars because the price of one small taco was $5 . Down town I could get 4 tacos for $5 but regardless of the city price I really enjoyed this spot They have a great selection of beer on tap and their menu is extensive. The food came out hot and quick and their bathroom and restaurant itself was clean. read more

TACO CENTRO - Menu and beers on tap - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ok, I recently went to the new Little Italy location forgetting I was at this location 3 years ago. Not bad , but not my thing. The salsa bar was awesome! Same large beef chunks in the Carne Asada tacos (kind of dry). Tried a Carnitas taco and found no seasoning and no crisp to the meat. The salsas definitely saved the day. The place is new and clean, the service was cordial. I would definitely recommend that you check them out! read more

Food was amazing. Recommends to friends and family! The service was awesome they were very kind and consistent.

Amazing! We have been wanting to try this place since it opened and it did not disappoint! The service was fast and the staff were friendly. My wife is a vegetarian so it was great that she had a lot of options. I tried the chicken burrito and my wife got the vegetarian burrito. They were both amazing. The ingredients are very fresh, and the salsa from the salsa bar was top notch. I think this will become one of our go to's as we live just down the street. read more

Food is excellent, nice ambiance, plenty of beers available so cruise on by Taco Centro. I went 3 stars because even though I am downtown it's still tacos. They can't cost that much and value isn't there. The menu is posted right when you order and prices are front and center. Just know that 3 's, rice & beans, and one beer will be $34 Nice salsa bar with some sweet free offerings: Pico, verde, rojo, and a house salsa. Charred serrano's, onions, and cilantro are there to add. Your taco won't need any as theirs are served with accoutrements. 1) Good location in the heart of Gaslamp. Food comes out fast. 2) Fresh tortillas are always a plus. 3) Lots of outdoor seating for nice SD DAYS! read more

TACO CENTRO - Outdoor seating and store front. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Awesome tacos - some of the best I've had in San Diego - great fast service even when busy - great energy with good music when I went in for some good ambiance- would recommend and will go again! read more

Stopped here for a quick bite before heading out of the area and we were very impressed with the food. We find it difficult to find food in Gas Lamp that is both flavorful and worth the price, so we will definitely be returning. Taco Central is on a cross street of the busy 5th avenue, and we would normally miss it if we did not pull up Yelp before looking for a place to eat. We ordered 4 tacos to start, and loved it so much we ordered the Quesobirria before leaving. The tortillas are made fresh, and there's a window into the kitchen so you can see the tortillas and tacos being made. Our tacos came out pretty fast, and were filled with delicious toppings. There was also a salsa bar with a ton of options - there is a level of spice for anyone eating! I would definitely recommend checking this spot out for flavorful tacos in downtown San Diego! read more

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A lot of restaurants were closed before 9pm on a Friday night in the area. Came across this place and I'm glad I did. Everything was amazing! Quality meats used and large portions. Lots of salsas to choose from and I tried them all. Michelada was great, fries were crispy, street corn was big. Staff was friendly and I also like the option to order on a touch screen. I can't wait to go back and try more items and also taking family members to try it out. read more

When I come to San Diego and am near the Gaslamp, I always find a way to come to Taco Centro. I enjoy watching the fresh tortillas being made while I wait for my food. I usually get the Mar y Tierra Taco and the Sonora Taco, which is made with a flour tortilla. read more

TACO CENTRO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Y'all do not go. Do not waste your time!! As soon as I was done with my first taco my stomach was hurting very bad!! Had to use their own bathroom no bueno stay away folks not worth the hassle! I'm pretty sure I caught something from eating there. Never again! read more

Pretty damn good! Ratings below: Quality: 4/5 Tacos are a little greasy but that's the only thing holding it back from a 5. Al Pastor is flavorful and cooked well. Quantity: 5/5 These tacos are huge! No skimping on meat at all Salsa: 5/5 Their salsa bar is legit. At least 6-7 different types of salsa, (plus chili oil!). My favorites are the avocado salsa and the habanero salsa. The chipotle an cilantro salsas are pretty good especially if you enjoy more of a crema type salsa. read more

Food is awesome. Authentic. Loved every thing we tried. Should have better reviews. Way better than the other taco places in the gas lamp. Do yourself a favor and go here. read more

Sprayed ambience. Great flavor. Friendly staff. I really enjoyed my meal there. It's a solid four stars for what it is. I would definitely go back. The food was good. read more

Honestly, Taco Centro is way overpriced for what you get. The tacos are fine, not terrible, not amazing, but the pricing is straight up Gaslamp tax with nothing to justify it. Portions felt small for the cost, and once you add a couple tacos + a drink, you're suddenly paying "sit-down restaurant" money for a quick counter-service meal. Flavor-wise it didn't blow me away, and the whole experience felt more like convenience than quality. If you're hungry and it's right there, sure, but if you're looking for value or anything memorable, this isn't it. Rating: (2/5) Bottom line: Average tacos, ridiculous prices. read more

Conveniently located near the gas lamp district, this was close to my hotel for a quick bite to eat. I've eaten both in the restaurant storefront and ordered for delivery. Nice it is open somewhat late. I enjoyed the Al pastor tacos and if I had only ordered this, it would've been a 4 star review, close to 4.5. Tasted great and tacos were loaded (though somewhat pricey) three tacos is enough for a solid lunch. Love the pineapple on it to balance out the pork. However the carne asada tacos were terrible. Meat was dry, tough, and chewy. Had to spit out half my taco because it wasn't edible. There are better taco places out there but the location and hours were convenient. read more

Food was delicious! I recommended the place to a bunch of my colleagues as well. The shrimp and pork tacos were my favorites

This was my first time trying this place me and my friends were walking to downtown to find food and we literally picked this place. When I walked in the place it was clean the ambiance was good I like the taco condiment bar it was set up real nice very great. I ordered and my food came out at a decent time I got the quesabirria tacos with consommé and beans the quesabirria and consommé was Sooo good but the beans could use some seasonings. overall my experience was great definitely recommend going and I'm definitely coming back!! Thank you to all the staff y'all did an amazing job!! read more

TACO CENTRO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

So good! I like how they shave the meat off vertical rotisserie, and they make the tortillas fresh. Service was fast and friendly read more

Great tacos! House made tortillas! A must when coming to San Diego and you need a late night snack.

A great location near nightlife, area to walk around, great for families or friends we wanted somewhere that was quicker to eat at while in the city. My partner found Taco Centro by glancing at what was around and saw here with the high ratings. I understand why, the service was nice, they had great options. It came out in a timely manner and we gladly indulged as we sat on the patio seating. Flavorful, filling, great portions. I loved that the fries had their crunch while layered with toppings and seasonings. Tacos were this cheesy goodness. The churros had the perfect crunch and softness ratio. We really enjoyed our meals, and would come back again. read more

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Check your bill. A service charge is automatically included. I asked to have it removed and was refused. Never coming back.

This is for the service. Came in and ordered a burrito BOWL and I confirmed with the cashier. She gave me a burrito and so I had to flag her back down. I let her know that I had ordered the bowl and her response was, "well they made you a burrito. I repeated back what you said." And I said, "yeah, I know and I said burrito bowl." Then she responded with, "yeah, but they made a burrito." So, I said "yeah, but this isn't what i ordered, bro." She got offended, but she's going back and forth. Seems like she didn't wanna make the bowl. Luckily a cook with glasses came out and I think he has the concept of customer service. The cashier was rude. I have never had this issue in the evening as I come by here pretty often cause I work 1 block up and 1 down over, but whatever. The cashier was a rude bimbo and maybe you should turn the music down if you can't hear customer's orders. Shitty attitude from your cashier. Y'all can do better. I won't be coming here while she's working the cashier with her ugly ass attitude read more

1. Food okay. 2/10 2. I visited this place 1/17. Service sucks. The girl with black wavy or curly hair at register is rude around 7:30pm. You order at the kiosk and they don't even call your name or number that it asks for. You have to wait to get your drinks till your food is ready. 3. Not a friendly environment. Will not return or RECOMMEND! read more