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4.1 (1.6k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Baja Tacos 6/20/26
Mike Z.

This is kind of our go to place in the area. Tacos are rock solid. Portions are generous. Prices like high until you see what you get. First time there ordered a couple of tacos and thought crap, that was a fortune. Then the plates showed up...good enough to split for each taco. Now my wife and I split the Baja tacos. And we leave fat and happy! The burrito is the size of a nerf football. Again, enough to split, or take home since burritos travel. And I can't forget the carrot cake. Again, seems pricy, it isn't. The portion is huge and filled with flavor. Service is always great and the place is always clean. Need to stop it would be a DDD star. IYKYK

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Jessica W.

When by the ocean, all I want is fish. This place has delish fish tacos. Got the local snapper taco. Large portion, love the pile o salad it comes with. Hubs got taco plate with carne asada, chile verde, and carnitas. Carnitas was hands down the best. Missed out on the carrot cake that's the size of your head...we forgot to order and when we went back it was sold out! Next time. Loved that we had indoor or outdoor seating options. Service was efficient.

Crispy fish tacos, mango salsa, rice, and a salad.
Lizzie P.

I absolutely LOVE this place. They have great food, amazing prices, and a beautiful view. Their grilled and crispy fish tacos are fantastic. The tacos normally come with salad that has this amazing dressing. My friend got a burrito and it was huge and he said it was SO good! I always visit this place when I come into the SLO area. Service is exceptional too!

Scallop Taco
Terry C.

Huge portions. All "tacos" are a variation-on-a-theme with one's selected protein on two flour tortillas, topped over shredded cabbage, carrots, lettuce and radishes, with a few slices of cucumber. Today, we ordered their Scallop Taco which had a good portion of pan-seared scallops. The Taco was good, but expensive. The price point of most items can be a bit steep here. We also had a Chile Verde Burrito, which was huge. However it wasn't all that great, as the components were mostly black beans, a few grains of rice, and very little flavorless pork. At eighteen dollars, it was disappointing. One better like black beans over the regular pinto beans most Mexican eateries serve. Upon entering the restaurant, there's a front counter to place orders and receive a complementary large bowl of chips and red salsa. The salsa is very flavorful and contains chunks of tomatoes. One then chooses their preferred seating area and the order is brought to you when ready. There is interior seating as well as two patio dining areas. The interior is very plain and simple as their focus seems to be on the food although presentation is quite lacking. Friendly staff. Taco Temple can get very busy during the dinner hour, on weekends & special event dates - plan accordingly.

Baja Fish Tacos
Devin D.

Second time here and the food, salsa, and service were just a great as the first. Portions are really big, the food is fresh and delicious, and their chips and salsa are amazing. Staff are super friendly. Overall great dining experience and really good food.

Shrimp taco
Ralph M.

We've been away from the central coast for almost 7 months but were able to get in a short visit this week. Like all our other visits, a stop at Taco Bell Temple was definitely in order and as usual, the place did not disappoint. My shrimp taco was generously filled with shrimp and my wife's halibut taco was delicious. Both meals satisfied our Taco Temple itch!!! It's nice knowing the restaurant is thriving and the food is utterly amazing.

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Autumn B.

Taco Temple is a great stop for Mexican food when in Morro Bay. There is an excellent view of Morro Bay rock with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were recommended to go here by a local and it did not disappoint. You order at the counter and sit wherever you like and they will bring the food out to you. My sister and I go the street tacos and we were able to choose 3 different meats for our 3 different tacos and it came with guacamole, rice and beans. We split the plate which was a great decision because it was a ton of food and we were both stuffed. There were also chips for the table which tasted so fresh and they were super thin and perfectly crispy just how I like them. The time from when we ordered to getting our food was very fast. Overall a great experience and I would come back.

Now that's a burrito!!!
Chris W.

Food was delicious, service was excellent. Definitely will return. Next time fish tacos. Or chicharones.

Lisa D.

This is our go to place every time we are in MB. We ate here 3 days in a row this visit. When we have friends with us, we always bring them here. As well as share this restaurant with anyone I hear mentioning headed to MB The food is consistently fabulous, everyone working here is friendly, and the restaurant is clean Wish they had some heat lamps outside. It was pretty cold there this last visit- so we had to eat inside We normally love to sit outside Plenty of parking

Salmon Taco Bowl Salad

Came in 20 minutes before closing, everyone was really kind, welcoming, and helpful. Coming from Southern California, the food was delicious, and one of the best Salmon salads I've ever had. Looking forward to returning!

Sweet potato enchiladas which came with that entire other plate!
Michelle S.

Absolutely worth a visit. Huge portions! While it's super casual the staff is very helpful bringing chips and serving water and dropping off food that it's almost full service. The salad that comes with the entrees (like one fish taco) was huge and delicious. Friendly service! When in Morro Bay come here! We probably over ordered but now we know. It was a chance to try many items.

Taco Temple BEST FOOD IN MORRO!!
KimberLee M.

Taco Temple: Most amazing lunch ever! Having been stooping here for years every time I'm in town, heading up the coast. I ordered a blacked fish taco which comes with salad on top. Sooooo delicious. One taco is plenty enough. The shrimp cocktail is full of shrimp and chunks of avacado. Super generous portions. Totally worth it. I don't want to eat anywhere else. The food at Taco Temple is my FAVORITE IN MORRO!!!! Pretty much order-at-the-counter type place . Not much service- maybe cause we ate on the patio. But the food is bomb.

Chile relleno
Eric F.

Food: 4.25. Came by after a visit to San Simeon this past Sunday. Place wasn't busy at the time we visited, around 4 pm. It was packed when we left after dining there. We ordered the chile relleno and lingcod tacos only to find out they were out of the lingcod. Halibut was ordered instead. Chips and salsa was provided for us to take to our table. Additional salsa and accompaniments were also provided. Food was delivered to us timely and at the right temperature. My chile relleno was very good and I really enjoyed the salad it came with. It also came with black beans and rice. My food order was sizable and I knew I wouldn't finish it. The halibut on the other hand was a bit dry. There is inside and outside seating.

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Best meal I've had in ages! The servings are colosal. Love all the fresh leaf salad. Recommend everything on the menu.

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GREAT people and location. Unfortunately my very delicate system doesn't seem to be able to handle their delicious tasting salad. :(

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New Owners, but the same AWESOME FISH TACOS!!!! Always our go-to spot on the coast! Crazy good!!!

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Fish and Carne asada tacos - absolutely delicious! Favorite place to eat in Morro Bay!

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Meal portions generous, often a wait during busy periods. Locals love it, tourists do too. Not a bad spot for a change of pace.

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Amazing food, great vegetarian options, huge portions. Friendly staff and quick service. Try the sangria!

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This place is amazing! I just drove an hour for taco Tuesday and I was not disappointed. I recommend the white shrimp tacos!!!

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Tognazzini's Dockside Too

Tognazzini's Dockside Too

4.0
(804 reviews)
1.3 mi
$$

Our visit started off a little stressful, but the restaurant handled the situation with kindness…read moreand professionalism. When we entered the dog-friendly patio with our little Goldendoodle, Bailey, a large dog seated at the table closest to the only patio entrance lunged toward her and bared its teeth. Since it was the only way in and out, I let the staff know I was concerned. They immediately spoke with the owners, who moved their dogs farther under the table, and after our meal, the owner's father went above and beyond by opening the rope barriers so we could exit another way and avoid walking past them again. Both the father and son were incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating, which we really appreciated. Once we were settled, we were able to enjoy the beautiful patio. It's a quaint waterfront spot with gorgeous views, a relaxing atmosphere, and the perfect setting to enjoy fresh seafood. Bailey was promptly brought a complimentary bowl of water, and we loved seeing so many other well-behaved dogs enjoying the patio. It's easy to see why this restaurant has such a great reputation for being dog friendly. We ordered the King Salmon Quesadilla special, and it was absolutely delicious. It was packed with generous portions of fresh salmon, plenty of melted cheese, and vegetables, and it was more than enough for my mom and me to share. My brother also really enjoyed the tri-tip sandwich. Everything tasted fresh and was served hot. While we wish the aggressive dogs had been seated somewhere other than the only entrance to the patio, that wasn't the restaurant's fault, and they handled the situation as well as they could. Between the excellent food, beautiful waterfront setting, dog-friendly atmosphere, and genuinely caring owners, we had a great overall experience and would happily return.

Now I will admit, I'm not a fish person and I'm allergic to shellfish, so my options are quite…read morelimited at places like this. I went for basic chicken strips & fries. My partner got the bread bowl clam chowder and others in my party got the halibut fish tacos. The chicken strips were just basic regular chicken strips, but not bad. Those that had the clam chowder said it was "A+" and some said they really liked the large clam chunks in the chowder. The fish tacos had large pieces of fish and everyone was very happy with their tacos, some saying it was "to die for." We will definitely be back! The patio seating was lovely and they had live music that was such a nice touch. One of the employees was actively going around and cleaning tables and offering bowls of water to the dogs! She was super nice. Many of the patio tables also have small leashes so you could put your dog on that and not have the dog get all wrapped up in their regular leash. Very dog friendly! Highly, highly recommend. Edit to add a few details that are important to me but probably nobody else: 1. It is in easy reach of 2 pokestops and a power spot. 2. It has self-serve pump ketchup so you can get plenty

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House Of JuJu - By The Bay

House Of JuJu - By The Bay

4.3
(972 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Had such a great experience at House Of JuJu, in Morro Bay California. The food was super yummy and…read morethe service was great our food came out fast, which I always appreciate. I ordered the Calamity Jane burger, and wow, it was absolutely delicious and HUGE. You will honestly get full after eating just half of it. I also got a side of their potatoes with the spicy garlic sauce for dipping, and it was so good. Definitely a must-order! They also had a great selection of sangrias, which was a nice bonus. The only thing I'd mention is that it can be a little pricey if you're dining solo, so if you're going on a date, be ready for your pockets to take a little dent. Next time I come back, I definitely want to try the shrimp tacos because they sounded amazing. I was torn between those and the burger, but I went with my default order. Overall, delicious food, fast service, and a great spot in Morro Bay. I would definitely come back!

Last time I was here I ordered the sliders and a wedge salad. Don't recall how they were but they…read morelook good in the pics!! Had to park across the street in the surf shop parking lot for a handicapped space, luckily the traffic wasn't too bad crossing the Embarcadero. Waited quite a while to be seated. Loud concrete floor with metal chairs, could hear the conversation of all the other diners!! Distractions from people walking by on the Embarcadero, but great Rock view. Ordered cheeseburger with potatoes. Salad was "mixed greens" so I didn't order a salad. Next time I will get their wedge salad, but I didn't know if I could finish it with the burger and potatoes this time. Server said no fries or chicken strips becasue they don't have a fryer. Free refills for sodas, but only a little bit of ice. It was a bit syrupy and had a lack of carbonation, might have been Pepsi instead of Coke. Steak knife included with utensils, which came in handy because the burger was really slippery and I had to eat with a knife and fork!! Potatoes looked overcooked but that was because they are purple potatoes!! They tasted ok, luckily not too spicy like everything is these days. I liked the non-purple potato's texture better. Slow to refill my drink. I will come here again and have the wedge salad, from the pic it looks smaller than I expected this time around so it will be able to be eaten with a burger!!

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The Dragon Lady w/ side salad
The Dragon Lady w/ side salad
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Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe

4.0
(1.5k reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

We have been going to Dorn's for over 40 years. We visit the area at least twice a year, and stay…read morenext door. This place is the best of Morro Bay. Between the wait staff, the views, ambiance and food, never have been disappointed, Many years ago, it was a joy to see Mr and Mrs Jack Lalanne, often, having their meals at Dorns. When Jack had passed, we had seen Mrs Lalanne there with her granddaughter, what a wonderful family! We will be there in a few weeks, and can't wait!

Do NOT waste your time! Was told 25 minutes. Over hour wait…read more we watched people before us book complain. Both looking for 2 seats. They were seated immediately. Watched a four person be seated immediately and was never present but complained and magically seated. The restraunt holds no reservations. But Watched it happen 4 times. When seated. The menus were thrown on our table and walked away. When we ordered. We knew it was busy. Ordered appetizer, meal and dessert. Said please don't bring at same time. 50 minutes later appetizer and cold meal delivered. We said we asked it not be. Waitress never apologized said I didn't hear you. We canceled dessert. Fried food unbelievable cold. Horrible. Never saw the waitress to ask us anything. We waited to see if she check. Only the bus boy filled coffee and was kind. Hell will freeze over before we ever go again. Soooo. Over rated. Absolutely horrible. Don't go there!!!!! So many other good places to goin Morro Bay. Food was beyond bad, we left it.... cold and service from waitress to the lazy. Frobtservice to greet was so disappointing (I'll say it if there was a young "Karen" she nailed it and soooo disrespectful and entitled. Acting like.. above. I thought. Where is the cameras? Is this a joke??? Anyone there on Sunday July 19th from 11:00 to 12:30. Let management know. We all talked about it. We all were outside saying how horrible she was... To describe she's a blonde girl doing seating and was horrid. She literally set people in that NEVER waited. When they asked. She pause. Look then seat. We walked up to wait list. Saw people 5 before us crossed off and seating list after us. With same amount of requested people. We wish we took a picture. Then when we pushed we were seated and she Threw the menus on our table and walked off. Plus no apology from waiter the food was delivered same time and all COLD. Never asked how was food and just gave bill. We have a gift card for more there and HELL will freeze over ever returning. Eat the rest of money Dorns. Fire the blonde at the front. She's horrible and unprofessional. Got cameras? Watch what she did. Fire any waitstaff serving appetizer and meal at same time cold. Camera? Look. No apologies. Do better or go out of business. My rest of my gift card money to your business is yours. But NEVER on my time. Disgusting. Never in my life have I left this bad review. No need for long lines. Overrated and hell. Go to Dockside or Anywhere else!!! They are horrid.

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Crab and Shrimp Salad - Mixed with mayonnaise, egg, & celery stuffed in a whole tomato
Crab and Shrimp Salad - Mixed with mayonnaise, egg, & celery stuffed in a whole tomato
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Tognazzini's Dockside

Tognazzini's Dockside

3.7
(1.2k reviews)
1.3 mi
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There's a lot of hype about this spot and how good the food is so we had to try it. Overall, the…read morefood is pretty good but not sure I would say it lived up to the hype. Fresh seafood is what does the trick here although I will say my shrimp cocktail was pretty flavorless. I ordered the grilled halibut and it did not disappoint and the fries were delish too. There is live entertainment and plenty of sightseeing and seating. Counter service and an assortment of beer and wine in addition to bottles and fountain drinks. It didn't take too long for my order to be called and staff keeps up with cleaning tables. There's a restroom nearby too.

We stopped in for a quick meal during a visit to Morro Bay and sat near the window, but the…read moreexperience was completely ruined by the appalling lack of hygiene and unprofessional behavior. Right across from our table, our server was sitting at a two-top eating his food with his hands and licking his fingers. Without washing his hands, he got right up and went to the soda machine and from the soda machine yelled across to out table asking us what we wanted to drink and dropped them off at our table! To make matters worse, several other staff members kept walking over to his table to grab fries out of his plate while his food was sitting there. The situation went from gross to completely absurd when I asked for extra lime for my tacos. Our server thought it was funny to hide a whole lime under his shirt and roll it onto our table while laughing hysterically. He then pointed to a plate of food he was about to serve to another table, told me to pick the sliced limes off of that customer's plate, and walked it over to them. I felt terrible for the unsuspecting diner who received that food, and it made us completely lose trust in how our own meal was handled. The lack of basic food safety and respect for customers is shocking especially since I'm in the food service industry. I'm thinking the waiter needs to retake his California food handlers exam. We will definitely never be back.

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Inside
Salmon special
Salmon special
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Taco Temple - mexican - Updated July 2026

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