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    Tacotarian San Diego

    4.6 (408 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    TAKIS ELOTE
    Daniel J.

    I was in San Diego for less than ten days and ate here three times. That's how good the food was! The margaritas were also great! They have a big menu too, so I wish I could've tried more. Seems like the kind of place you can't go wrong no matter what you order. The restaurant was nice and has a parking lot in the back, which is great for the busy area. Highly recommend!!

    Froilan O.

    I really love the food here. I'm not vegan or vegetarian but omg... do I dare to say the food tastes better than if it had meat? The margaritas here are amazing. The Jamaica margarita is the best. The service is great. The only downside is that there are no waiters. But that's okay. I will say that the vibe of this place is very instagramable. The clothes are cute too.

    Al pastor and fish taco
    Phamhong G.

    I'm a meat eater and this was a nice experience and something different. But the prices are a bit steep. The restaurant is clean and more spacious than I anticipated. Infused water station and plastic cups to grab your own water as needed. We had a reserved table of about 15 people and customer service was good. The pineapple agua fresca was delicious and my favorite part of my meal. 2 salsas that are both very spicy. The al pastor and fish tacos were okay, I really liked the tortilla of the al pastor taco but I noticed they put a lot of toppings in the tacos so I could barely taste or even notice the protein. The guac was okay, expensive for a very small portion of it. The takis elote on the cob looked more flavorful than it was but the corn itself was cooked well. I won't be returning or recommending this restaurant to others, but I'm glad I tried it!

    Kathie s.

    Yum! Awesome vegan Mexican food. Great service and food came out fast. Extensive menu. Order at the counter and they deliver to the table. This was wonderful. Thank you

    Drink menu February 2026
    Heather D.

    I am not vegan, but came here with vegan friends and was pleasantly surprised! I tried a few tacos and they were all filled with so much flavor. The Veggie taco seemed like an upgraded Dorado tacos with a few more things inside. The Carne Asada tasted so good, you couldn't even tell it was vegan. The bean and cheese taco was a classic but tasted great. For drinks, every margarita sounded good so I did the margarita flight. My favorites on the flight were Tamarindo and mango. If you're looking for a vegan spot, this is the go to!

    Carne asada fries
    Maggie Z.

    Went here for my Vegan friends birthday and we were super excited to try meatless dishes! I had the asada fries and they were so good I could barely tell that it wasn't real "meat!" I also loved the orange salsa, it had such a kick to it! The place was also such a chill comfortable spot to hang out with friends.

    Gisselle G.

    It was my first time trying tacotarian, and I was obsessed with the takis elote. I haven't had elote prepared like this since I went vegan 8 years ago, so this was so nostalgic. The ratio of the elote and taki topping on top was perfectly balanced to me! My friend and I also opted for the Crunchwrap and burrito, both of which were delish as well! My friend brought her husky along with us, and I appreciated how dog friendly this place was. They have some outdoor seating, but we were able to sit indoors with her.

    HORCHATA ICED COFFEE
    Christian M.

    Dessert and coffee spot for us! The fried Oreos, vegan ice cream, and for me horchata iced coffee is our go to here they're delicious. The savory food for us was just not worth it at the price point the fact that maybe 0.5oz sides of crema were $2 was definitely not great. And the entrees themselves just weren't our favorite personally but we'll keep coming back for the dessert, coffee, welcoming service, and calm chic atmosphere!

    Michael B.

    Okay. I lowkey adore this place. It's bigger than you think. As a meat eater, it's more delicious than you think. And someone who always likes to save a buck or two, it's more affordable than you think. Really enjoyed my time here. I came on a Monday around 2pm for a late lunch. They recommended the platter since it's my first time but because I also had an early dinner, I went with two tacos. The first was a jackfruit taco and the second was a dorado. Both kinda smacked but the jackfruit was superior. I opted for the extra hot salsa (which was more medium than anything) and it gave a nice little added touch to the meal. My friend had the asada fries which he devoured so it must have been good. They have a water station there with sliced fruit. They have free wifi. They have merch. The only downside is parking. There are a few right in front of the spot but you'll mostly have to look further out. They have brunch options as well as starters, tacos, elote, side dishes, soups, salads, and most importantly, dessert! Staff were great. I left my wallet and they held onto it as I circled back 30 minutes later. The last thing to note is the phrases and sayings on the wall. A little cheesy but kinda cute at the same time.

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    Erin K.

    Loved trying Tacotarian! The staff was fantastic explaining the menu and assured us everything was plant based, from the "meats" to the "cheeses." I tried the Horchata, chorizo taco, and veggie taco. The horchata tasted delicious, but was a bit thicker than I was used to. Either way, would definitely order again! I often cook with soyrizo, so was looking forward to the chorizo taco, but it tasted more like ground beef than pork to me. The veggie taco was the real standout! Delicious, fresh, and was different than any other taco I've had with its mushrooms and mashed potatoes. It was pretty empty on Saturday night, I hope buisness is busier on other days. Would love to see this place grow and thrive!

    Coleen R.

    Delicious tacos!!! The service was great! The waiter/bar tender was friendly! Watch out for the margarita flight! Delicious but deadly! The elotes were great! Nice casual open air space!

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    Jeremy C.

    Waking into the place was nice, a lot of nice things to look at, and the place was very quaint. The place was not busy when we were there but a lot of order pick ups. The workers that day were very helpful and polite. The bathroom situation is very interesting but cool. If you feel curious look in the men's bathroom. We got the food and understanding what type of food you are eating and tasting the food, you would never know the difference. This place is great and a must try. Thank you

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    Mariah S.

    would definitely come back here for taco tuesdays! 2.99 for most of their tacos. huge selection of different "meats". i had the carne asada, al pastor, and plantain con mole. all were so delicious and the tortilla was soft and perfect! customer service was awesome. staff was very friendly and personable offering suggestions and recommendations. inside was clean with plenty of seating.

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    Great staff, great food! Will definitely be going again. I recommend trying the hibiscus margarita

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