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    Tacos Ensenada

    3.0 (144 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    TACOS ENSENADA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Menu of sushi
    Lily V.

    This specific location has changed a few times and this time the place has stayed the same for quite some time so I was curious if it's any good. I parked in the back with plenty of shade and there's plenty of parking in the adjacent plaza but quite a walk to the restaurant entrance. The place is pretty hot, I thought the AC was on but it was warm. Didn't feel so good eating inside during the hot summer day. But they have plenty of seating area, just wish it wasn't so warm inside. The menu was vast and they even serve sushi, after reading the reviews I decided to avoid seafood here. Even with the reviews I don't usually order seafood anyways so I ordered my favorite dishes which I usually would get such as the birria plate and carne asada fries (not spicy). I also ordered a kids meal of chicken nuggets and fries with a small Diet Coke. Unfortunately no refills allowed, so good thing I also ordered a large Diet Coke just in case. The food was ready fairly timely, the kids meal gas 8 nuggets and plenty of fries. My kid loves eating it with a ton of ketchup which each table has an assortment of hot sauce bottles and a bottle of ketchup. The carbs asada fries came in a round plastic plate, it's smaller than what other places serve but it could be because it's a dine in order and not in the take out box. The fries were chunky ones and the beans made it soggy fast. The carne asada were small, a little chewy and hard. The cheese was white so I couldn't tell the difference between it and sour cream, so it looked like you didn't get any cheese but it's there! The birria plate was on a reusable plate and side of warmed corn tortillas, with rice and beans. Rice is ok, a bit hard but still good. Beans were a bit too watery but not bad on flavor. Birria was ok as well, not spicy but tastes good with the pickled onions from the self serve counter. I ate the plate of food with lots of the pickled onions. Restroom is for customers only, you need to ask for the key and they have two unisex restrooms. Overall, I don't think I'll come back. It's just too uncomfortable to eat inside and it's not that different from the other places I can get my favorite dishes.

    Christy C.

    Expect to wait 30+ minutes if you go during a weekday around noon! They're open daily (Mon- Sat - 9am-10pm & Sun - 10am-10pm They don't really have their own parking lot but there are parking spaces that are available in the surrounding businesses. Menu had a good variety of tacos, tostadas, burritos, soups, sushi, shrimp cocktails, and breakfast! Pricing was a little pricey. Most tacos were $4+ and most of the other items were $10+. There were combo plate options too, which were $12+. Recommend coming here on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays! The fish tacos are 2/$3.75 on Tuesdays and on Thursdays, the meat (asada, pastor, pollo, carnitas) tacos are 2/$3.39. Inside was quite small and not much seating. The fish tacos ($3.75/taco) was average. The fish was pretty big but it wasn't as crispy as I was expecting. The white cream and sauce was very overwhelming and salty so couldn't really taste the fish much! The pico de Gallo and lettuce didn't taste too fresh. The tortilla was just ok and didn't taste like anything special. This was 7/10. Definitely not worth 30+ min wait! The Horchata ($3.25 for 22 oz) was disappointing. It was so sweet! It didn't taste fresh or authentic. Definitely do not recommend this! This was 2/10. Might come back on Tuesday and/or Thursday for the deals but not on the other day!

    Sandy P.

    Good fish tacos and they have a Tuesday deal. Would prefer for a bit more batter with each fish for a crispier bite. Each taco was loaded with cabbage and creama sauce that you can enjoy if their side salsas. Plenty of seating inside so you can enjoy their self service taco topping bar.

    Fish Tacos
    Hannah B.

    This place is one of my go-to places for some delicious fish tacos. Every Tuesday they sell their Fish Tacos for only $1.75 each so my family and I usually order a lot of them to take home. The fish is well fried and comes with freshly sliced lettuce on top. The white sauce they drizzle on top complements the fish well. I also enjoy their shrimp burrito which is flavorful and has a generous portion. Although, the workers here aren't friendly and quite disrespectful. They weren't really patient with me when I was making my order and spoke to me very curtly. Overall, come here for the tasty food, but don't expect much in terms of service or ambiance.

    Thursday bogo free tacos
    Anne S.

    Been wanting to try this place out for a while now. Got their Thursday promo: bogo free taco, choose from asada, carnitas, and pollo. You can mix and match. I got their carnitas and asada tacos with everything. Very good flavors and the salsa has a kick to it. They have a small bar with pickled purple onions, sliced lemons, and roasted/grilled(?) jalapeños. They're really quick and the place is clean. The parking isn't packed, just a short walk over. I'll def be back for their fish tacos.

    99 cent fish tacos on Tuesdays!
    Cuc N.

    I absolutely love their fish tacos! Every Tuesday, they have delicious fish tacos for 99cents only!!!! Can you believe that?! Every Tuesday!!! Before the covid19 era, it was always super packed every Tuesday, but now their customer load is less. However, fish tacos still very good as takeout! Their cod fish is moist and flaky on the inside with a slight crunch and crispy fried shell on the outside. The white sauce on top is creamy. The diced lettuce and tomatoes give it a nice freshness. You can also ask for extra mild salsa on the side! Serve yourself bar of well seasoned peppers and limes! Pros: -you can phone order ahead of time for your tacos! -fast service -delicious tacos at an insanely cheap price -seasoned peppers at the self serve bar and unlimited -friendly service -they have an extensive menu with other specials, but I only know this one!!! Cons: -a small extra charge with credit card

    Nasty
    Evelyn G.

    If I could put zero stars I would. This place was nasty. When it first opened it was good. Decided to go have fish tacos and didn't want to drive to taco nazo(big mistake). Ordered the Sinaloa style sushi. NASTY! Don't order it. Waste of money it all went to the trash. After 30min of ordering,One of the server was so rude when I told her I was missing a plate and she told me as if I didn't know what I ordered that I didn't order that and I had received my order. No lady I have a receipt. And it took another 20min to receive it. So I can get raw fish tacos. Don't come here!

    They are rude

    WELL TODAY ON 2/11/25 @2:00pm There was two employees very disappointed and disrespectful to customers and had problems taking orders but I'm very upset which need to be reviewed by health department because giving orders that are returned food to customers and they were upset but my whole order was wrong and the this employee had gave me attitude her name is Patricia and the other skinny short girl was also rude and ignored our questions walked away BUT PPL NEED TO BE CAREFUL WITHTHEM

    Buche tacos
    Jessica G.

    I have heard great things about this place and I thought to finally give it a try! It was a bit disappointing because I just had very high hopes on it being BOMB.com The one thing I really enjoy was the buche tacos. Fish tacos looked really good and promising but the batter was super thick and dough, and not crispy at all. Steak quesadilla looks really good too but it lacked flavor. Maybe I went on an off day.. I heard really great things so I definitely want to give it a try again!

    $1.25 fish taco Tuesday (January 2022)
    Andrew W.

    On Tuesday the fish tacos are still $1.25 each, in this economy... and they're pretty damn good for that price. They'll give you a generous amount of all the fixings (pickled onions, crema, lemon wedges, salsa, roasted peppers) for free too. Did we have to call 8 times before they picked up to phone in our order? Yes, but it's literally 1 woman taking orders over the phone and handling the register so they can squeeze a few drops of profit if at all out of this fantastic deal, really can't blame them for that... they could yell obscenities at me and I'd still order here. It's a small business that can feed your family of 4 a freshly cooked delicious meal in exchange for a $20 bill, I think there's a limit to how much you can ding them for the service.

    Chris P. B.

    This place used to be good. So I got 4 fish tacos to go that cost $7.13 For some reason the food took longer than usual. On top of that I got my order before the person in front of me. Go figure?!

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    Do they still have taco Tuesday and taco Thursday?

    Taco Tuesday is still on as far as I know. Taco Thursday was cancelled due to a beef shortage. (I'm not sure how long it will be) all this info is the last time I went there.

    Does anyone know, what time they close?

    10pm, 7 days a week

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    Tacos Del Chino

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    4.4(234 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Fantastic food and service! The food was flavorful and the meat was juicy. The only downside is…read morelimited English. We requested chili sauce, but they fried a chili instead, lol. Experience was good nonetheless, and the owners even gave us a cup of free Horchata to try. Will definitely be revisiting!

    Tacos Del Chino is one of those local spots you keep coming back to--not just for the food, but for…read morethe accommodating service. I wish I knew his name, but there's a guy there (shorter height and clean haircut) who gives some of the best customer service I've experienced. Super friendly, accommodating, and genuinely wants to make sure you get exactly what you're craving. One thing to note--there's a menu, but no pictures or brochures, so you kind of have to know what you want or ask. Luckily, he's more than happy to walk you through options. Nachos - Exactly how I remember nachos should be. The chips are those pre-made round ones (like Tostitos Rounds), but still crunchy and satisfying. The meats taste freshly cooked, with a nice sprinkle of veggies. And the best part--they use that classic nacho cheese and sour cream combo. The kind of cheese you'd get at 7-Eleven or a Dodgers game. Not the healthiest, but sometimes I want what I want. Tacos - Simple and classic. You really can't go wrong here. I've tried different meats and they've all been solid. Wet Burritos - Great balance of rice, beans, meat, and veggies. I've had the chicken, carne asada, and al pastor--all delicious. It also comes with a side of lettuce and sliced avocado, which is a nice touch. Side Bar - Fresh radishes, pickled jalapeños, lime, and lemon. Everything tastes fresh and adds a lot to the meal. What really stands out is how flexible they are with orders. I asked for nacho cheese on the side so my chips wouldn't get soggy--no problem. Extra salsa? As much as you want. Not sure if you want red or green salsa on your wet burrito? Get both on the side. They make it easy to customize exactly how you like it. Overall, great food, but even better service. This is the kind of spot that I don't want to review so I can keep it for myself.

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    4.3(58 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Really enjoyed the tacos here! They have four choices of meat, Asada (grilled flap meat), Cabeza…read more(head), Cachete (cheek), and Labin (lip). I went with 4 Asada tacos, and they were great! The meat was flavorful, and the Al Vapor taco tortillas were super soft and tender, which made the tacos even better. The service was also great, staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was nice and relaxed, making it a great spot to stop by and enjoy some tacos. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other meat options!

    I've been here 5 or more times already because I really loved the Asada. It was delicious, smoky,…read moreand looked like chopped pieces of flap steak. It was so good. But the last two times, I've been getting some other kind of meat or a tiny tiny amount of asada meat mixed with the other meats (they have cheek, lips, and head meat) which I don't prefer. The "asada" tacos not only taste completely different, the texture is different, and it looks like shredded stewy meat. It's also somehow drier and less juicy. I also saw the cook chopping up the flap steaks before I ordered it and that was not what I got. I thought the last time was a mix-up but now I think they thought I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. 5 stars for the real asada and Jamaica drink 3 stars for whatever I got the last 2 times

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