It's been awhile & I gladly like to update my review here up to 4 stars! One of my fav taco shops in SD. At first I gave them a great review & last time not so great due to prices & portions. Well now over the years their prices are better than other taco shops & portions have gotten bigger. Tho they only have 3 tacos on the menu, Carne Asada, Birria, Adobada, they are good & they have one of the better Birria soup/broth in SD. Their carne asada is one of the best in SD, so juicy & soft I love it, their Birria taco is good too but I prefer their order of Birria or broth & their Adobada is ok just a bit too marinated for me. They also have burritos, tortas & Mullitas & I recommend the Carne Asada form in those because I believe they have one of the best Carne Asada meats in SD. The customer service is really good, cooks are cool & fast & the girls on the register are really nice & the place is always clean. And you know the best part, they have a dispensary/weed store next door so you can buy a joint & go smoke a joint in your car & then walk here & get a few tacos & Birria broth, now that's a perfect breakfast or lunch, tacos & weed go hand & hand baby :) Overall a good little hole in the wall taco shop if you don't want crazy long lines & good service & good tacos & Birria meat or broth this is your place. I even met the Baseball player Adrain Gonzalez here (you can see in my pics) & had tacos on the table next to him & talked baseball a bit & no I was not high, at that moment. So keep up the good job Poblano's & staff & see you soon amigos :) read more

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Since we were shopping at Home Depot we had to swing by for a quick snack. Authentic street taco flavor from TJ. Most definitely a MUST try. The hubby had the burrito (smaller than average). I had 2 street tacos. Everything was so flavorful. Quick service & chill vibes. * Burrito Mixto * Quesataco De Birria * Quesataco De Asada #DiningWithTheAndersons #ComidaMexicana #Tacos #tacoselpoblano #YummyGoodness read more

Tacos El Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I went to Tacos El Poblano really excited because I used to love this spot when I was younger. Unfortunately, my experience was really disappointing from start to finish. First, I ordered an adobada taco. The meat wasn't cooked properly on the trompo why ? :( then they threw it on the grill and ended up burning it. That completely defeats the point of even having a trompo if you're just going to burn the meat afterward. It had a bitter, burnt taste. Next, I got a carne asada taco, and it was completely overcooked and dry:(honestly, drier than the Mojave Desert. The tortilla was hard and didn't taste fresh at all. Nothing about the tacos tasted like the quality I remember. The customer service was just as disappointing. I stood in front of the carne asada guy for about 5 minutes before he even acknowledged me. What made that worse was that there were no other customers there t wasn't busy at all. The workers seemed more focused on talking and laughing with each other than paying attention to the food or the customers. I even think I saw what might've been the owner there, which makes this even more frustrating because this place used to be good. It feels like they're letting it go downhill. I'm giving this a one-star review, but I'm being honest when I say I actually want this place to get better. I'll give them one more chance in the future, but as of right now, this was a really bad experience. read more

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Food was good but as I was sitting there finishing up my last taco I can see the cooks chillin in the cooking area as there were no customers full on digging with his bare finger in his mouth trying to pick something out. I hope someone can talk to them and let them know that this is not okay. read more

It had been a while since we had Tacos El Poblano in Chula Vista. We tried the Al Pastor pork tacos, carne asada and Al Pastor pork quesadilla. The tacos & quesadilla had a generous amount of meat and guacamole. We rated the tacos and quesadilla 4/5 stars. The asada tacos were missing that smokey charcoal flavor and the Al Pastor meat could use more seasoning. I don't know if they changed their recipe, but they definitely tasted a bit different since the last time I had them. The tacos were still good. The taqueros were friendly and restaurant was clean. Happy Yelping! read more

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Food: The tacos here pretty flavorful and I love to add sauce, lime, and radishes from the little station they have there. The tostada was crispy and flavorful. Everything comes out quickly, so you're not waiting long for your food. Service: It's a fast and easy setup. You order, eat, and can pay after your meal, which is convenient. The staff keeps things moving, and the whole experience feels efficient. Ambiance: It's a small spot, but it's relatively clean and comfortable. It's not a crowded place, making it a nice little stop if you're looking for a quick, satisfying meal. read more

Tacos El Poblano - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Nice lunch atmosphere wasn't too crowded. The tacos were tasty and the service was great. The cooks were friendly and the hostess was welcoming read more

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First time customer of this taco shop. Ordered a Al Pastor Burrito and an Al Pastor quesadilla. The first disappointment was the portion sizes. The quesadilla was on a single regular size tortilla not your typical "burrito" size flour tortilla usually used for a quesadilla. The burrito came on a burrito sized tortilla but the ratio of meat was not what I expected. Neither item is worth the $10 or $13 cost in my opinion. In addition, the Al Pastor meat was burnt and not freshly slice off the Trompo. But my biggest complaint was the loud laughter from all three employees who were working at the time. Their personal conversation took away from the experience of having lunch. I will not be coming back here again and would not recommend it to anyone. Cliente por primera vez de esta tienda de tacos. Pedí un burrito de Al Pastor y una quesadilla de Al Pastor. La primera decepción fueron los tamaños de las porciones. La quesadilla estaba en una sola tortilla de tamaño normal, no en la típica tortilla de harina de tamaño "burrito" que generalmente se usa para una quesadilla. El burrito vino en una tortilla del tamaño de un burrito, pero la proporción de carne no era la que esperaba. En mi opinión, ninguno de los artículos vale el costo de 10 o 13 dólares. Además, la carne de Al Pastor se quemó y no se cortó recién del Trompo. Pero mi mayor queja fue la fuerte risa de los tres empleados que estaban trabajando en ese momento. Su conversación personal le quitó la experiencia de almorzar. No volveré aquí de nuevo y no se lo recomendaría a nadie. read more

Tacos El Poblano - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Todos muy amables como siempre, La verdad como cocinero y ves que se te quema el pan, lo mas responsable es cambiar el pan... pero que se hagan como que no vieron, y ante todo eso pagar $15, no se vale read more

Tacos El Poblano - $15 for a burned torta...Pan quemado, carne seca.... 2/10 - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Nothing special ordered asada and al pastor tacos flavorless. More guac on the tacos then meat. My biggest turn off is the place doesn't seem the cleanest. Needs major improvements when it comes to that the drink station was dirty .. save yourself the trip read more

Tacos and staff are wonderful. Very attentive. However, the owner hasn't updated this place in a long time. Walls are all scratched up and place needs some work. Please fix your place. Thanks and God bless! read more

Carne Asada meat had a nice smokey flavor, very little fat or chewy pieces. Ordered a carne asada burrito, super good. Also ordered a adobada mulita. The trompa had super flavorful and marinated adobada. Enjoyed the mulita because of the salsa they used. Didn't have a sour cream based guacamole like I'm used to but it was on point. Cashier was super friendly. Cozy spot that is good when too far from other Tijuana style taco spots. read more

Bad service, get there and the the cashier no where in sight, I order 6 tacos the taquero look like he wasn't happy, go to sit down and all the tables where dirty, and went to order a drink and again no cashier, so I go to ask the taquero where do I get a drink, finally the cashier was there she was talking with her friends that's why she wasn't there, then the taquero gets out of his station to go and talk to the cashier and her friends and not making my tacos, oh and the music supper load, I guess if the owner is not there, the employees don't care, when the cat is away the mice will play. Never again!!! read more

Omg best carne asada tortas in town . Love the salsa and quac they put in it . Love how crispy the bread is when they toast it . The taqueros are super nice and take your order and make it right . Love the service . read more

Food is great but price on board and when I went to checkout didn't add up. Had a burrito and screen said 14.35 but I got charged around 18$. Had no drink or added things. When I pointed that out she just added whatever to make it the same price on the tap machine. read more

Place is run down, tons of smokey charcoal build up in the air. Told the taquero to give me a 2 meat burrito and he ended up giving this piece of work. It's supposed to come with salsa onion cilantro and avocado guacamole but no lie I tasted the guacamole until the 2nd to last bite and almost if any salsa. The meat was super dry and had tons of fat pieces. Not only that I came at the wrong time because two of the taqueros were arguing with each other which is pretty unprofessional too argue in front of customers but whatever I'm never coming back so just be warned. Ps the burrito is definitely not worth 14 dollars! read more

Tacos El Poblano - It's already a bad sign you're in a terrible Taqueria when you bite into an overly wrapped 2 meat burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Believe it or not, you have to get out of your car and walk inside to the counter to order your food. This place is clean, their food is delicious and their service is served with a smile. I tried their asada and adobada. I had them both with all the fixings. They were tasty and the tortillas which are made on premises were soft! I'd probably be back again when in the area. read more

Tacos El Poblano - The goods - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I had tacos from this place, and the meat looked and tasted like it was scraped from the bottom of the pan. It was dry, unappetizing, and nothing like what you'd expect from a decent taco shop. I called the restaurant to share my feedback, and the cashier bluntly told me she couldn't help. Absolutely no effort to make things right. This is by far the worst taco shop I've ever been to. The food was disappointing, and the customer service was just as bad. I won't be coming read more

Tacos El Poblano - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Delicious burritos and tacos de carne asada for reasonable price. Ordered ahead of time and was ready on time.

No complaints about the service. We were greeted as we walked in & the taqueros were friendly & ready to take our order. The food was hit or miss. Carne asada was flavorless & a bit dry. The pastor was just ok, again flavor was lacking. The two stars are for the consomé (Birria broth) which was perfect as usual. For years we've been coming here for our consomé fix & it never disappoints. Unfortunately the place is very dirty around the seating area, tables, chairs, the salsa bar & the bathroom area. There are trash cans smeared with food & overflowing with food waste all over the place. As much as I love their consomé, I won't be coming back for more, unless someone picks it up for me & I forget how nasty the restaurant looks. PLEASE clean up the place!! It says a lot about your restaurant & yes, people do care about cleanliness. read more

I wanted it to be good and it was ok. Not bad just not bomb with so many good taco shops you need to stand out. The tortilla are handmade so you can taste the difference. The horchata and the dark salsa are the best things there. The birria was ok kind of dry and over cooked, the adobada was decent and the carne asada was cold sort of pre cooked and fatty. I will not return. The service was fast and the place is clean they have a decent menu just nothing was a standout and not worth it for me. The guacamole was good smooth and creamy like I like it but the carne needs to be hot and better quality, the adobado needs more flavor and the birria needs to be more tender and juicy. Sorry guys I gave y'all a shot but didn't hit the mark. Ok almost didn't make it home had to poop so bad! My stomach is upset! Can't stop going to the bathroom I'm actually on the toilet right now ... This is not good - not good at all- stomach hurts they need to wash their hands or make sure the meat is fresh it didn't taste fresh and now I think it's bad - like bad bad been going to the bathroom for over an hour now! read more

Tacos El Poblano - Clean inside and menu is simple - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Tacos are good, but it says open from 10am-10pm. I would call first because it is the second time I go after seeing online that they're open, but get there and Closed!. Not fun. Get your schedules together or will go to Lolitas. read more

Have been coming to this place for years. However, bought some birria from them last week and it tasted like Fabuloso. It was disgusting. I thought I was crazy but then my husband tried it and said the same thing. We notified the business and they took accountability but in no way is it okay to wash your pots and pans with Fabuloso. We will not be returning any more. read more

This taqueria is honestly the best little gem of a taqueria in the east Chula Vista/bonita area! Never been over priced, easy menu and the main attraction are the delicious tacos in my opinion the birria is the best in the area. The place has never been updated but the cooks definitely keep it authentic to tj style taquerias. You pay after you've dined. The salsa bar is always fully stocked with 3 different types of salsas, fresh limon and rabanos! Not to mention the chiles sarandiados always ready is the salsa on top!! Low maintenance and affordable authentic tacos is my favorite cheat meal! read more

I have been there 3 times. Food is good. The big problem is the cashier. I do not speak Spanish and she evidently does not speak English. She overcharged me by one taco each time. I brought it to her attention each time and she did credit but I should not have to examine the bill each time I go there. Sorry, but 3 times in a row tells me they do it intentionally. read more

Not the best, but also not the worst tacos I've had. The birria was better than the adobada; the carne asada lacked flavor. It's very smoky inside and the salsa bar could have used a wipe down. Still, it was fast and satisfied my craving. $42 for 7 tacos, a quesadilla, 2 fountain drinks, and a bottle coke is a decent price. read more

Great local taco shop in Chula Vista they still use charcoal grills to cook the carne asada and u can taste the difference ...that plus the birria cannot be beat...prices good for quality of food and service is quick ...recommend ! read more

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No beans, no rice, no chicken?! The food was good but the variety was slim and little to no customer service. Our first time and our last time there. read more

The Adobada...omfg... This! Lived in San Diego my entire life, how have I not had this mesquite seasoned deliciousness? Now, their carne asada is also on point, but the Adobada stole the show. Bought three tacos, and was through the Adobada and one of the carne asada before I remembered to take a pic. On top of the excellent food, everyone was super sweet and smiled when I tried to roll my rrr's. Will definitely be back! read more

Tacos El Poblano - The remaining carne asada taco :) - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Food tastes amazing. Was expecting a bit more of the adobada portion and cheese for the price. read more

Tacos El Poblano - Quesadilla Mixta. $11.50 - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

My wife and I were there on August 30, 2023 and I'm just getting around to writing this because I saved the receipt to remind me. Food thumbs down. Employees disengaged. Cleanliness lacking. What a disappointment. Pardon me for not photographing the saddest, no love mulitas we've ever had. It's just sad that this place has run into the ground. We won't be back. read more

Tacos El Poblano - Proof I was there and I'm so thankful we didn't order anything beyond the pitiful mulitas. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Delicious tacos and burritos here. It's prepared fresh so you have to wait a little bit, but well worth it. The last time I go the "Mixto Burrito", which was a combination of carne asada, pastor (marinated pork off the rotating spit), guacamole, onions, and salsa. Really good stuff. It's sort of like a taco truck but inside a restaurant. read more

Best Tijuana style tacos in San Diego without crossing the border. It's a fast taco style without having to eat standing up. Service is fast, casual ambiance. read more

Tacos El Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Got there at 9:40 and they were already cleaning and refused to sell on a Friday night. It says they close at 10pm read more

I think I have had my very first bad carne asada burrito. This thing looks like it was made at home by some middle schooler. Hardly any flavor and the wrap of the burrito was crap. I did not see this coming at all. Had a mixed taco and that was pretty average as well in flavor. Something told me to not go to this place and I was right. Feels like a place you would go to in Ohio that thinks they know how Mexican food should taste like. BIG FAIL! read more

Tacos El Poblano - The carne asada burrito. Don't order here. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great food , so much better than other taco places in the area The consume de birria is delicious and flavorful , prices are costly but worth it due to the freshness and flavor Cooks and workers are helpful read more

So delicious worth the price & the employees are so friendly 10/10 Recommend We got a torta, tacos and quesadilla. The bread was so soft and toasted to perfection read more

Great food , great service ... much of a great alternative to the usual hyped up taco or Mexican food joints. Laid back restaurant with chefs ready to prepare orders. I've tried their carne asada in tacos, quesadillas and burritos and all of them tasted "great". Good salsa bar to go along with any menu item and consumé to compliment as well. Seating both indoor and out, however ask staff to turn on lights outside, if not on. read more

This used to be one of my favorite taco places. Except for birria, which is good, the beef tacos are terrible. The tortillas are dry or old. The carne asada is also very dry, it seems like they reheated already cooked meat. They used to cook it fresh. The taquero is kind of disrespectful. Fortunately there are many new options. I will not return. read more

I'm watching not even warming my not home made tortillas, adobada was over fried on the grill not even from the spicket,(Trompo)and my tostada was way premade tasted stale ,no flavor no salt , I have never complain but I remember these tacos being delicious way before tacos el gordo existed , SORRY HANDS DOWN , and my chile toreados which by the way he only had 4 in little tray burned to a crisp chiles tasted cold and like they've been sitting there for ever ....LIVE AND LEARN read more