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Was walking around Little Italy and smelt some yummy tacos so we decided to stop here. The weather was perfect at the outdoor seating was really nice. We got one Asada taco and one pastor taco and they were both pretty solid! They had fresh corn tortillas and the Pastor taco had some cilantro lime sauce on it that was pretty good and a slice of pineapple. Overall, the views were nice and the service was great as well. We'll definitely return when we're back in the area!
Tacos were on the spicier side but overall they were delicious. No indoor seating only outdoor seating and the waitress was very polite. Cool place if you're in Little Italy and want tacos.
This joint has been a few things in the past few years, and the latest toco place was intriguing. Popped in after boots in the park for a late night quesadilla... adobada was the flavor, and it was good! It's everything you'd expect from Tijuana but 5x the price!
I was delighted that Taco Tijanuero opened on Little Italy since I got the chance to try them at the SD Food & Wine festival last year. I had time to pick up lunch, so I walked up to order. The staff walks over takes your order, and the seating is all outdoor patio area so yes, you can bring your furry pals. I got two tacos: the Birria and Carne Asada. Along with every order is a bag of sliced limes and cucumbers which is a nice side. I waited about 15-20 minutes for my two tacos, and they were not very busy as I was looking around. They do not have takeout bags, so it was hard to walk around with my plate of food in a mini plastic bag. I asked for their salsa on the side, and the worker said that it tends to be pretty spicy, which he was right about! I was dying of the heat! I do think there could be some improvements, especially that birria taco. It was bland, and I wish I ordered something else. Their carne asada was alright too. I remember when I had it at the festival and it was very juicy and seasoned. Here, not so much. I would revisit, only to try their adobada tacos, as it was showcased on their social media and seems to be more of their specialty! Due to service and birria, I'd give my experience a 3 stars.
Honestly, thank goodness this spot was filled with such a gem of a restaurant!! The food was so much better than I expected. Meat--tender and flaaaavorful. Tortillas--soft, pliable and delicious. The adobada queso tacos were everything I could ask for!!! It was quite busy and the food came out within 10 minutes, it was fabulous. Good amount of seating. Will come to dine in or take to go. The spicy salsa is also delicious. So happy this is here! A bit expensive (given the location) but nothing too crazy-- my taco pictured below was $6.50 but I'd be happy with that as a meal on its own. Parking is not great, streets are usually full--but luckily I'm within walking distance haha. Perfect place to stop by for a late night taco also!
Found another great Taco Spot in Little Italy, Taco Tijuanero. This spot is all outdoors, but a lot of seating. Between the red decor, the statue holding up the two tacos and the delightful aroma you smell before approaching is what grabs your attention. Anyone can have a great taco, but for me...it's the salsa that makes or breaks a taco shop. The salsa here was fire. Not only one of the hottest, but flavorful. I ordered two Carne Asada Quesatacos and one Carne Asada Taco. My husband orderd two Birria Vampiros. The combination of the delicious tacos with the salsa was so satisfying. My husband said it was too spicy for him, but for me, it was perfection! We didn't get to dine in because we went right before closing, but the interaction we had with the staff was still friendly and welcoming.
Came for lunch to try this taco spot. Ordering was easy and the staff were helpful at explaining the menu. There are maybe a dozen tables on their patio plus bar style seating. Seating is only outside, so not sure how they will do when it rains (although rare here). Even the cooking area is outside, but they have a tarp / covering for that. I ordered an adobada quesataco and an asada tostada. I got asada tacos for my son and my husband got a quesadilla. I really enjoyed the adobada, but the asada tacos were just ok for me. Everything comes with salsa on it that is SUPER spicy. I wish I would've known how spicy it would be. My poor son eats spicy foods, but was in tears crying about his tacos that I had to order more for him without salsa. The asada is thing sliced and everything comes with a heaping portion of guacamole, except the adobada which came with pineapple and a different sauce. They had canned soft drinks and Fresca drinks. There is a paid parking lot or street parking in little Italy, which can be tough.
Taco Tijuanero has recently opened its doors in Little Italy. I stopped in for lunch and ordered a carne asada burrito, a chorizo burrito, and a side of sauteed onions. The tacos were $4.15 a piece and the side of onions or cebollas cost $2.75. They make their own hand made corn tortillas, which always a good sign and they were very good. The tacos came with a very good amount of protein. The carne asada was tender, lightly seasoned, and offered a subtle smoke flavor from the flame grill. The chorizo was tasty. It offered a vibrant flavor that lingered in the mouth. Both tacos came with house made guacamole, which was very good, chopped white onions and cilantro. The salsa they offer is very good and offers a good heat level. The side of onions was a generous serving and were succulent and tasty. They came with an additional corn tortilla, which I gladly used to make a onion taco. It's the way I roll. The service was welcoming and friendly. The menu is on a QR code. I do hope they make a physical hand held menu or at the very least a sign with prices etc. They offer outside seating only and a very small parking lot.
Taco Tÿuanero is a casual food stand specializing in Mexican tacos, quesatacos, tostadas, mulitas, burritos, and other quick, inexpensive dishes. This spot features freshly prepared fillings, varied salsas, and vibrant, authentic flavors served in a fast-paced environment. I ordered (2) adobada quesatacos with the works (salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, crema, & pineapple). The pork meat was super tender and well seasoned, and the fresh slice of pineapple was chef's kiss! The sweetness of the pineapple paired very well with the pork! My wife ordered (2) carne asada tacos with guacamole and cilantro- also tender and very flavorful! My only gripe would be service. I wouldn't necessarily say the prep work for tacos is labor intensive. But waiting 20 minutes or more for (4) tacos is somewhat unreasonable. I understand long lines are often part of the experience, but be mindful of your own time constraints- service 5/10. Despite the long wait time, we had a great experience and enjoyed dining at this location! We will definitely be back for some more tacos!
Such a surprise find. In the neighborhood for an event and the smell of this place drags you in! Eating el fresco the staff is friendly and fast. This taco stand is high volume. We tried a variety of tacos and left with a huge burrito!!
Ordered: 12:42pm Sat in their outdoor patio where they have about 10 tables and 3 long bar-like seating area. The waiter brought over some cucumber/lemon and water since I was sitting down. It got pretty busy while I was waiting. They have music playing in the background, not loud, just perfect enough to have a conversation without the music overpowering. Seems like if you sit down, they actually come and take your order. I ordered mine to go since the sign said "To-Go? Order Here" however as I'm waiting I'm overhearing that you can actually change the tortilla type for flour (which I didn't know, otherwise I would have changed them to flour instead of corn). It has been 18 minutes since I ordered...this is taking too long, considering this is literally tacos. As I look around, I noticed there are people who probably got here before me and are yet to receive their food. Ordered received: 1:01pm Chorizo Taco: tasted good, not greasy, topped with guacamole, cilantro, and onions. I put some of the red salsa which in my opinion was spicy but I don't eat spicy so...I think the tortilla was handmade. Birria taco: has 2 thin tortillas. Meat was moist and topped only with cilantro and onions. I put some red salsa and it added to the flavor. Meat doesn't have a lot of fat which is my preference. I works say the Birria was a 3/5...it needed more of that Birria sauce or whatever they dip it in. Overall, I would say it was decent. The staff was very attentive to customers. I think it will do good in this area since little Italy in general doesn't really have many taco spots. Perhaps next time I'll order something else but fear that my order will take longer, considering I only ordered 2 tacos and waited 19 minutes.
Really good carne asada tacos. The meat was tender and the salsa and guacamole was super fresh.
The food was delicious the service was very attentive. They have ample parking however we had a choice of two hours or 10 hours so parking for four tacos was $25. I recommend this place but go early and try and find parking elsewhere. It's exorbitant.
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3 months ago
Adobada and the Asada were my favorite tacos at Taco Tijuanero. Tacos and tostadas are small but filling. Ambiance has a gas station car wash vibe. Dogs are welcome. Service is not bad. I like the QR Code menu box at each table. Fun logo and character. read more
4 days ago
Was walking around Little Italy and smelt some yummy tacos so we decided to stop here. The weather was perfect at the outdoor seating was really nice. We got one Asada taco and one pastor taco and they were both pretty solid! They had fresh corn tortillas and the Pastor taco had some cilantro lime sauce on it that was pretty good and a slice of pineapple. Overall, the views were nice and the service was great as well. We'll definitely return when we're back in the area! read more
This joint has been a few things in the past few years, and the latest toco place was intriguing. Popped in after boots in the park for a late night quesadilla... adobada was the flavor, and it was good! It's everything you'd expect from Tijuana but 5x the price! read more
I was delighted that Taco Tijanuero opened on Little Italy since I got the chance to try them at the SD Food & Wine festival last year. I had time to pick up lunch, so I walked up to order. The staff walks over takes your order, and the seating is all outdoor patio area so yes, you can bring your furry pals. I got two tacos: the Birria and Carne Asada. Along with every order is a bag of sliced limes and cucumbers which is a nice side. I waited about 15-20 minutes for my two tacos, and they were not very busy as I was looking around. They do not have takeout bags, so it was hard to walk around with my plate of food in a mini plastic bag. I asked for their salsa on the side, and the worker said that it tends to be pretty spicy, which he was right about! I was dying of the heat! I do think there could be some improvements, especially that birria taco. It was bland, and I wish I ordered something else. Their carne asada was alright too. I remember when I had it at the festival and it was very juicy and seasoned. Here, not so much. I would revisit, only to try their adobada tacos, as it was showcased on their social media and seems to be more of their specialty! Due to service and birria, I'd give my experience a 3 stars. read more
Honestly, thank goodness this spot was filled with such a gem of a restaurant!! The food was so much better than I expected. Meat--tender and flaaaavorful. Tortillas--soft, pliable and delicious. The adobada queso tacos were everything I could ask for!!! It was quite busy and the food came out within 10 minutes, it was fabulous. Good amount of seating. Will come to dine in or take to go. The spicy salsa is also delicious. So happy this is here! A bit expensive (given the location) but nothing too crazy-- my taco pictured below was $6.50 but I'd be happy with that as a meal on its own. Parking is not great, streets are usually full--but luckily I'm within walking distance haha. Perfect place to stop by for a late night taco also! read more
Found another great Taco Spot in Little Italy, Taco Tijuanero. This spot is all outdoors, but a lot of seating. Between the red decor, the statue holding up the two tacos and the delightful aroma you smell before approaching is what grabs your attention. Anyone can have a great taco, but for me...it's the salsa that makes or breaks a taco shop. The salsa here was fire. Not only one of the hottest, but flavorful. I ordered two Carne Asada Quesatacos and one Carne Asada Taco. My husband orderd two Birria Vampiros. The combination of the delicious tacos with the salsa was so satisfying. My husband said it was too spicy for him, but for me, it was perfection! We didn't get to dine in because we went right before closing, but the interaction we had with the staff was still friendly and welcoming. read more
6 months ago
Came for lunch to try this taco spot. Ordering was easy and the staff were helpful at explaining the menu. There are maybe a dozen tables on their patio plus bar style seating. Seating is only outside, so not sure how they will do when it rains (although rare here). Even the cooking area is outside, but they have a tarp / covering for that. I ordered an adobada quesataco and an asada tostada. I got asada tacos for my son and my husband got a quesadilla. I really enjoyed the adobada, but the asada tacos were just ok for me. Everything comes with salsa on it that is SUPER spicy. I wish I would've known how spicy it would be. My poor son eats spicy foods, but was in tears crying about his tacos that I had to order more for him without salsa. The asada is thing sliced and everything comes with a heaping portion of guacamole, except the adobada which came with pineapple and a different sauce. They had canned soft drinks and Fresca drinks. There is a paid parking lot or street parking in little Italy, which can be tough. read more
Taco Tijuanero has recently opened its doors in Little Italy. I stopped in for lunch and ordered a carne asada burrito, a chorizo burrito, and a side of sauteed onions. The tacos were $4.15 a piece and the side of onions or cebollas cost $2.75. They make their own hand made corn tortillas, which always a good sign and they were very good. The tacos came with a very good amount of protein. The carne asada was tender, lightly seasoned, and offered a subtle smoke flavor from the flame grill. The chorizo was tasty. It offered a vibrant flavor that lingered in the mouth. Both tacos came with house made guacamole, which was very good, chopped white onions and cilantro. The salsa they offer is very good and offers a good heat level. The side of onions was a generous serving and were succulent and tasty. They came with an additional corn tortilla, which I gladly used to make a onion taco. It's the way I roll. The service was welcoming and friendly. The menu is on a QR code. I do hope they make a physical hand held menu or at the very least a sign with prices etc. They offer outside seating only and a very small parking lot. read more
6 months ago
Taco Tÿuanero is a casual food stand specializing in Mexican tacos, quesatacos, tostadas, mulitas, burritos, and other quick, inexpensive dishes. This spot features freshly prepared fillings, varied salsas, and vibrant, authentic flavors served in a fast-paced environment. I ordered (2) adobada quesatacos with the works (salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, crema, & pineapple). The pork meat was super tender and well seasoned, and the fresh slice of pineapple was chef's kiss! The sweetness of the pineapple paired very well with the pork! My wife ordered (2) carne asada tacos with guacamole and cilantro- also tender and very flavorful! My only gripe would be service. I wouldn't necessarily say the prep work for tacos is labor intensive. But waiting 20 minutes or more for (4) tacos is somewhat unreasonable. I understand long lines are often part of the experience, but be mindful of your own time constraints- service 5/10. Despite the long wait time, we had a great experience and enjoyed dining at this location! We will definitely be back for some more tacos! read more
Such a surprise find. In the neighborhood for an event and the smell of this place drags you in! Eating el fresco the staff is friendly and fast. This taco stand is high volume. We tried a variety of tacos and left with a huge burrito!! read more
Ordered: 12:42pm Sat in their outdoor patio where they have about 10 tables and 3 long bar-like seating area. The waiter brought over some cucumber/lemon and water since I was sitting down. It got pretty busy while I was waiting. They have music playing in the background, not loud, just perfect enough to have a conversation without the music overpowering. Seems like if you sit down, they actually come and take your order. I ordered mine to go since the sign said "To-Go? Order Here" however as I'm waiting I'm overhearing that you can actually change the tortilla type for flour (which I didn't know, otherwise I would have changed them to flour instead of corn). It has been 18 minutes since I ordered...this is taking too long, considering this is literally tacos. As I look around, I noticed there are people who probably got here before me and are yet to receive their food. Ordered received: 1:01pm Chorizo Taco: tasted good, not greasy, topped with guacamole, cilantro, and onions. I put some of the red salsa which in my opinion was spicy but I don't eat spicy so...I think the tortilla was handmade. Birria taco: has 2 thin tortillas. Meat was moist and topped only with cilantro and onions. I put some red salsa and it added to the flavor. Meat doesn't have a lot of fat which is my preference. I works say the Birria was a 3/5...it needed more of that Birria sauce or whatever they dip it in. Overall, I would say it was decent. The staff was very attentive to customers. I think it will do good in this area since little Italy in general doesn't really have many taco spots. Perhaps next time I'll order something else but fear that my order will take longer, considering I only ordered 2 tacos and waited 19 minutes. read more
The food was delicious the service was very attentive. They have ample parking however we had a choice of two hours or 10 hours so parking for four tacos was $25. I recommend this place but go early and try and find parking elsewhere. It's exorbitant. read more
First time here and I wanted some authentic tasty tacos. I went on a wim and chose the vampiros. Succulent dripping Birra meat slapped with corn tortillas that makes it look like a sandwich. I did go toward the end of them closing but the demand of the food had you waiting in line for a true hearted experience of waiting for something new. They had a large outdoor space for eating, no indoor. If you go at night, bring a jacket, if you go during the day, it will be a bit toasty outside. read more
26 days ago
The tacos are really good here. My wife and I tried one of each, the carne asada, al pastor, and birria tacos. They are all loaded with flavorful meat, onions, cilantro, and the asada taco had a generous amount of guacamole on it. The chilis are a must have, they are grilled to perfection. The best thing for me was the beans in a cup, they were in the consume from the birria and yum! I would have given 5 stars but it was hot the day we were there and there was no place to sit in the shade. We will be back! read more
7 months ago
Staff was friendly and very attentive. Food was all amazing, sad to find out that adobado is only available on the weekends, especially since that's the whole reason I wanted to go. I guess I'll have to go back to try it because I can't expect it to be anything but delicious. Staff was also very attentive and kind of love that they gave fresh limes and cucumbers with the food complimented the spicy salsa very well and was a welcome refreshing bite. read more
New taco joint in little Italy! It's only outdoor seating. When we came, they did not have adobada on the menu :(. We ordered the asada, chorizo, and birria tacos and quesatacos. All were solid tacos and packed with meat. The salsa on the tacos is spicy. The reason for the 3 stars is the missing adobada, slow service, and no grilled pineapple. Will probably try this again when they have a full menu. read more
The epitome of Tijuana style street tacos right on the edge of Little Italy across from Mona Lisa! These guys are the real deal. They crush it all Carne Asada, Adobada, Chorizo, and Birria all phenomenal. Service is friendly and casual. It is a must try and I'll be back for more! read more
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If you like taco l like their tacos very fresh . I will come again for try their burritos. It's good alternative for little Italy area . It was clean as well . read more
8 months ago
Literally feels like a Tijuana Taqueria that you will see on a neighbor corner The Tacos First off HAND MADE TORTILLA!!!!!! and not to mention they definitely put some Guacamole (if you are not a big fan of ask for light guac) Salsa is little spicy not too bad just good for flavor Asada- Pretty basic simple, good flavor Chorizo- cant really rate it since im not a big fan of Chorizo tacos but I still had to try it... still give it a Only downside, taco size is a bit small... Service is on point, fast! Good Music Keep in mind it is on a high traffic road so it is noisy (cars) cant blame them for that. Will definitely come back.. need to try the Adobada and Birria (they didn't have any) read more
6 months ago
The food was great. Fresh and seasoned well. Outside seating was easy and casual. I enjoyed it so much I ate here twice while visiting little Italy neighborhood. It's dog friendly too for our fur babies! read more
8 months ago
I've been eyeballing this place and waiting for her to open and I ended up coming home from work late and thought maybe they would have some kind of taco Tuesday special but they did it and that's OK. I'm glad that I got to try it but when you first walk in, there's a bunch of tables and People sitting but nowhere for you to go make an order. I wanted to the back area I guess where they prep stuff and then the guy asked me to have a seat. There was a QR code with the menu. I don't know there was only one guy who took your order and then one guy who brought the food over to you. Unfortunately, I have a cold. My nose is plugged, so I didn't really get to get the full flavor profile for everything besides where I blow my nose a little bit and got a little glimmer of the flavor which seemed good. I noticed they have two locations in LA. What did Echo park and one somewhere else? I think studio city but I'm not sure. Because I accidentally wandered in the back, I saw that they had salsa and cucumbers and limes, and that wasn't served to me when I got my food and I had to ask for it, which I feel like they should just bring it But overall, I probably will go back to try again when my nose isn't plugged up. They have great parking surrounding the whole place so it's easy to get in and out if you want something quick especially since parking is really annoying in the area. read more
2 months ago
Yeah if there was a star less than one I would give it my reviews speak for themselves this is an atrocious place where if you don't speak the language it treats you in a different way so I don't think this is fair in every aspect however it is definitely targeted to pay extremely high prices for less mediocre taco. You've been warned save your money or give it to Juan.....!!!! read more
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The food was very good and came out pretty quickly. I'll come back again but the parking lot is pricey! ACE $25 for two hours . read more
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