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    Taco Time

    4.4 (46 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Open 6:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Carnitas Mulita

    Terrible! I don't know if we got a bad scoop or this is what they do, but their carnitas is the worst we've ever had. Our mulitas were probably 60-70% large unrendered fat chunks. I know carnitas isn't lean, but this was just massive chunks of not even crispy fat...just slimy, flavorless blobs with pretty much no meat inside. Even if the meat wasn't terrible, the tortillas were soggy and their salsas were pretty bland. This was a waste of time and money.

    Taco Time truck design

    Really fast, great service and affordable and still yummy tacos, my favorite is their birria tacos :) and now they take card which is really nice cuz I normally never have cash on me

    Clara Y.

    I am hesitating to write this review because I want to gatekeep this place. However, that isn't the nicest thing to do, so here I am. Ambiance: 3/5 - I mean, I don't care. It smells like good meat, and there's enough tables to accommodate everyone there. - It is outside, so please wear a jacket if you plan on going late night. Food: 5/5 - Adobada tacos here are better than tacos el gordo. Fight me. - Birria tacos were alright, but still hit the spot. The meat was a bit drier than the pork, so I'll probably stick with the adobada moving forward. Worth a try though for the generous consumme pour. Price: 5/5 -$2 a taco, all the time. Need I say more? Didn't think so. Service: 4/5 - The people who run this place are pretty no-nonsense in the name of efficiency, and I can get behind that. Stayed until closing once and said goodbye to them- they seemed like nice people!

    Han L.

    2 dollar tacos for adobada and birria. It's not the best tacos, but for the price, they are great. Street parking is easy.

    Erica C.

    Definitely one of my favorite taco places in SD. They are great for a late night craving if you are familiar with the Linda Vista neighborhood. They are open 6pm-12am daily, sometimes as late as 1am on the weekend for about $2 each. They also have tortas and burritos with a full salsa bar. Their best tacos are the cabeza, which are hard to find sometimes in SD. Taco truck can be hard to find at first. They are usually always on Comstock St. and Kelly St. In front of a vacant parking lot. Definitely a must try if you are in the area!

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    Just a yes for sure. Tacos were amazing. Maybe skip the quesadillas and get more tacos

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    Super delicious street tacos, they were stuffed pretty full and the carne asada was amazing. $3 a taco ain't too bad now a days either.

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    Best tacos in San Diego ^_^ I've been coming to this taco truck for years anytime I wanted to have an authentic taco. Love love love

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    Delicious food, the line sometimes gets long but it is most definitely worth the wait. Reasonable prices, quick service.

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    Great tacos! Definitely the closest thing to authentic tj tacos here in SD. Hidden gem but worth searching for. Enjoy!

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    Excellent tacos. Must try place. Nice people. Limited selection but good food. You also get some Mexican street food

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    I was in route to Chula Vista birthday shenanigans, figured I'd check this place out on the way…read more The dark gothic creepy vampire castle aesthetics was really the main reason why I wanted to come here. The vibes were so chill. Music playlist combo was perfect. So glad I did! Phenomenal service. My server Alex G. was the sweetest! I arrived shortly Monday afternoon so they weren't very busy. The food was ok, not much of a selection was available. Loved my brownie ice cream. So delicious. I was in food coma. My favorite was my personalized birthday candle! Definitely recommend this spot!

    Overall, the experience was Ok. I will give you the "fantastic" and the "work on."…read more Fantastic- 1. Food was great. We got guacamole, beet salad, and the El Festin. Drinks were ok. The one I got was not to my taste buds. A lot of mezcal drinks. If you like mezcal, this place has some good ones! 2. Server was awesome. She was attentive, nice, and friendly. Love her. She probably was the reason why we actually left the nice tip. 3. Ambiance was a "cool young hip" vibe. Music was great and eclectic. Work On- 1. Our hostess. We made reservation at 6PM. We got there and she told us to wait while our table is being set up. They ended up taking us to the upstairs room. They had to split the 2 tables to have a seat for us. They wanted us to sit at the table that is in close proximity of the walkway. I said I did not want to sit there because I did not want to have people walk by me the entire time. They had to push the table away from the second one and we had to be closer to the entrance. I said will sit at the second table since it's not near the entrance. I had to repeat this 3 times. She finally said ok, well, I will have to take you downstairs. I said ok. They finally sat us at a table with 2 chairs and out of the way. So, here is the thing.....why was I waiting, if my table was not being set up, to where you had to split 2 tables, and put me closest to the entry way of the door? 2. The lighting is very dark. It was hard to see the food to maneuver and eat. I get this is the ambiance. So...maybe brighter lamps at the table?

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    Dramatic dining space!
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    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
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    Wow! If you're looking for a beautiful view of San Diego skyline and Coronado Island this is the…read moreplace. It's always a great place to stop before or after going to the airport because it's that close. We originally went there for an early dinner, but happened to meet the happy hour time frame (3:30-5:30). They have a wonderful array of drinks and appetizers to choose from. The most expensive being $11.00. Each appetizer is enough for two people. A man at the bar asked me if I wanted some of his guacamole dip because he could finish it all. He looked like that was his dinner meal too. I declined, since I was favoring the ceviche and chicken tinga tostadas. Both tasted delicious. I heard the bacon wrapped jalapeño were good but not gf. So I didn't try them. The views from our table were spectacular. They had many GF options listed on their menu. Our waiter, Jared, (so helpful and attentive), told me which items are more gluten sensitive and which ones were gluten free. The drinks were tasty and refreshing too. Definitely a place I'll be going back to with family and friends

    An Unforgettable Birthday Celebration!…read more I took my husband here for his birthday this past Monday, and the entire experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. First, the location and the views are simply stunning. It set the perfect backdrop for a celebratory evening. But what really elevated the vibe was the music! The playlist was so on point that I literally found myself dancing in my seat to every single song. It created such a fun, lively energy. I also have to give a massive shoutout to our waiter, who was incredibly attentive, warm, and anticipated our every need. The entire staff went above and beyond to make my husband feel so wonderfully celebrated. From a sweet little "Happy Birthday" sign to a surprise dessert at the end of the meal, every detail was thoughtful and perfectly executed. This place is truly incredible. We will absolutely be back!

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    I'm writing this review at 5:07 pm. I ordered 6 fish tacos and 2 steak tacos and that's it. I…read moreordered at 4:21pm and I am still waiting for my tacos. This is bull shit and I will never recommend this place to anyone . This is pathetic. People that ordered 5 minutes ago have already been served and they just talk shit on me in Spanish.... I know because I speak Spanish. Amazing food, bad experience but my frustration got the best of me. It is the best fish taco I've ever had even cold.

    Oscar's came highly recommended by a bunch of SD locals. I've been here three times and it hits…read moreevery time. Some highlights: -Mixto Ceviche: ceviche with shrimp and fish. Comes in a personal sized cup and can be shared as a group or as part of your entree. -Grilled Octopus/Pulpo Taco: I'm always a little hesitant about grilled octopus because it's hard to prepare and can end up being really chewy. It was grilled perfectly here! The chunks were big enough so you get the squid flavor. It also comes with a sweet/spicy sauce which was unexpected but really yummy. -Battered Fish Taco: my favorite dish! Huge flaky piece of fish that's fried really well. Not too much rough and you can really taste the fish. -Chips and Guac: fresh made guac! Get it as a side order and you can add to your tacos too. It can get really busy here. Our food took longer than expected and you have to wait around for a table too. Parking lot can be a hit or miss. Try to come during off hours!

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