Really good tacos are made here. Service: patron pays upfront, takes a number, and gets their food delivered tableside by staff. Bright, conditioned, indoor space and shaded, outdoor seats are available for dine in. read more

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WOW! WOW!! WOW!! I had the NY steak- 9 the cochinita pubil- 10+ Carne Asada 7.8 Bulgogi- 10+ The Carne Asada one was good, but the other ones were insanity!!!! I had them delivered and didn't take any pictures. But get the PUBIL AND BULGOGI read more

Loved this place! Very chill taco shop with variety & delicious food. We got our food pretty quick & it was exactly as the menu described. We got the surf and turf burrito & a 3 taco plate that included rice and beans. The pepper on the side was surprisingly delicious. The sauces provided were just enough spice level wise. Also want to shoutout the workers there, we came in with a big group & one of us were dairy free & they accidentally put cheese in one of our burritos. The workers were very quick to remake and even reimbursed for all the troubles. So thank you so much for remedying the situation. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

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Since we were in San Diego, I wanted some really great fish tacos. I found this place after our hike at Torrey Pines State Reserve. The parking is plentiful around lunch time. We were able to secure a table even though it was busy. We ordered chips & guacamole, shrimp taco, and dorado fish taco. There was a slight mishap but we ended up getting the surf and turf taco for free. Everything was a generous portion. They may look small in the picture but big in person. Kind serving and if you want more water you should have to go to the counter. Prices were fine. -chips and guacamole 5 - huge enough to share between 3-4 people. Fresh guacamole and I liked that none of the chips were soggy. -shrimp taco 5 - I like that these shrimp were like prawn size. They were very juicy. -dorado fish taco 5 - this was my favorite. The fish was beer battered and crispy. They went well with the chipotle aioli. -surf and turf taco 5 - this was surprisingly good. I liked the sauce and filling. Not too salty. read more

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Go for the craft tacos and skip the street tacos for the best experience: 1. Surf & Turf (10/10) -haha maybe it's $10 cuz it's a 10! this was my favorite! The crispy cheese made me really happy. 2. New Yorker (10/10) -the NY-er was my favorite that I'd get every time I go. You get a whole NY steak strip on your taco and the sauce is divine! Make sure to squeeze the grilled lime on there ;) 3. Dorado (9/10) -the dorado was good too, but the other ones just outshined this one. Great with the salsa! We ordered a few more tacos, but the three craft tacos above were the most memorable. All the craft tacos are made with handmade blue corn tortillas which are heavenly. The owner was so kind to allow us to buy a dozen to take with us on the road. He was a little surprised to set a price for it too since nobody else has made this request in the past, but he did and we were so happy! They were piping hot when he packed them for us and we enjoyed them on our way back to LA. Will stop by here as our last stop before heading down the next time we visit SD to do the exact same thing! ;) P.S. the restaurant is located in an unassuming place near offices, but there is both outdoor and indoor seating - very chill! read more

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I stopped by this place while I was in the area for work. It's tucked inside a commercial complex with several office buildings, so I can definitely see why it's a popular lunch spot for people working nearby. I ordered the nopales bowl, and the service was quick. Overall, the flavors were good, but I was a little surprised by the temperature of the bowl. I was expecting it to be served warm, but aside from the rice, the corn, beans, and several of the other ingredients were cold. It made the bowl feel less fresh than I was expecting, and the mix of warm rice with cold toppings felt a bit odd. I also thought the prices were a little on the higher side for what you get. The staff was friendly, and they have plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable place for a quick lunch. read more

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I would not get the Baja Poke Taco again. I mean it looks great, if what you're going for is Instagram photos lol. But I love both tacos and poke, and unfortunately I found it neither delicious nor remotely satisfying. And for $10... I wanted more than nice plating. Thankfully my wife got a surf and turf burrito to go. That was both tasty and filling! Service was AOK. Didn't leave anything to be desired. Ambiance was... I don't know, sunny? Nothing to complain about. read more

The Craft Taco at SOVA - Baja Poke Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is sooo good!!! Servers are nice and the ambiance is great! Definitely recommend going here if your craving some authentic tacos/mexican food read more

The Craft Taco at SOVA - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Stop in to this modern take on a hole-in-the-wall. With a few tables inside and a few tables outside, the feel is intimate, but casual. Roll up in jeans, slacks or suits and you'll fit right in. The burritos are massive... try the Cali, which comes with guacamole as all good burritos should! The carne asada has a great flavor on its own, but the salsas they serve along side are packed with heat and spices that add-to instead of cover-up. The street tacos on blue corn tortillas are also substantial, with rich distinct flavor profiles; al pastor is grilled to perfection, and the carnitas retains its moisture but doesn't dissolve the tortillas. The refried beans are light, and the rice has a great texture and flavor of its own. Helpful and friendly staff bring your order to your table, and cleanup after. All in all this is a great addition to the area. read more

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The Craft Taco at SOVA is a small spot in the SOVA science district complex in Sorrento Valley serving up fresh food and drinks to the local community. They began as a food truck and moved to this new place around 2023. Very high ceilings, chill music with beats, and an overall great vibe. THE FOOD - Shrimp Tacos: Large, meaty, plump seasoned shrimp with a really nice sear and crust. Served with bright chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, cotija cheese crumbles, purple cabbage, sliced purple onions, micro cilantro, and chipotle aioli. A balanced taco with a fresh lime wedge for extra acidity. - Baja Poke Taco: Topped with lots of wonton crisps. The shoyu, furikake, sesame oil, and aioli combo worked well together, and the fresh ahi poke is nicely seasoned. At $10, a large taco may seem slightly on the splurgy side, but they are filling and tasty, making it a fair value. THE DRINKS - Mexican Red Wine (El Bajio Marselan): A full-bodied, slightly sweeter, acidic red. Pro tip: It is $12 a glass or $24 for the bottle. Go for the bottle and cork it for later if needed, as the single glass is a smaller pour. I was impressed that they evacuated the air after opening the bottle to keep the wine fresh! Beer and kombucha are also available. LOGISTICS & SERVICE - Seating: Room for 12-16 inside, plus an outdoor patio. - Parking: Lots of free parking available. - Service: Max and Jose at the register were thoughtful, personable, and attentive. They were knowledgeable about the menu and the detailed ingredients, which was great. read more

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Service is impeccable, & the craft tacos on their blue tortilla are scrumptious. My partner got the New Yorker x 2 with the Black Ale, and I devoured the Crispy Dorado Fish Taco + the Surf and Turf. Also tried the Classic Margarita (made fresh/ not the mix stuff) along with a beer similar to a Blonde Ale. I called ahead & Marco let me know from 3pm to 6pm they have a Happy Hour. It's only for starters and drinks, & sadly, not on their craft tacos (only on Tuesdays). They brought out a bowl for our puppy Kyoto who couldn't help sniffing the air from the aroma (but no worries, I brought her plenty of treats). Marco let me know you can order from them at the neighboring New English Brewery, but that place is so packed, I am not sure we could get a spot on the patio. We were happy to eat our cuisine right on their patio. The ingredients are fresh, but note of caution, even when my partner got the sauce on the side for the New Yorker, it was still pretty spicy for him. The Serrano pepper ain't no joke. We like supporting local businesses and would come again with Little Miss Kyoto when we want some savoring tacos & good beer. read more

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Super cute spot with outdoor drinking and seating. Comfortable inside seating for 20 people or so. Tacos are large and $10. Smaller ones are $5. Chips and salsa were great. They don't have horchata here but other soft drinks and beer are available. The craft tacos were crazy good. The fish and bulgogi. Wow. $10 is well worth it. Chips and salsa were tasty as well. read more

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Excellent specialty tacos! Price is high but worth it due to the size of taco and quality of the ny steak, shrimp etc. We enjoy the blue corn tortilla and toppings as well! Very easy to order online if you're in the area and just pick up if you do not want to eat there. Ambiance is nice inside though and are favorites were definitely the ny steak taco and surf and turf taco. read more

Good tacos!!! Check this place out!! Tacos: I got the carne asada street tacos and were good! They use the blue corn tortillas which are made by hand. They have a lot of fun flavors like bugolgi tacos and other bold tacos that I want to come back and check out! Ambiance: it's nice inside and in the SOVA plaza, there's a cool patio area and area to lounge around right next to the restaurant (see video) Service: friendly and no issues! Overall recommended!! read more

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Ordered fries, a quesadilla, and carne asada fries from the brewery across the street. It was a Saturday, but an hour wait for just a few fried items felt excessive. walked across the street twice to check on it, and they promised to delivery directly each time. they then delivered the wrong order. We called to have them pick it back up so it could go to the rightful owner, only to be told our correct order was now ready for pickup only, with no delivery as promised and no explanation for the long delay. Super frustrating and inconvenient for a place literally right across the way. The food was decent once we finally got it, but the mix-up, broken promises, and lack of communication really ruined it. It's one of the only spots nearby, so you're sorta cornered. I just wanted to make you aware of the possible wait read more

The Craft Taco at SOVA - Hour wait? - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Overall good service and food when visiting Craft Taco. This restaurant reminds me if City Tacos and Salud tacos had a baby, then Craft Taco would be the baby. You get good quality tacos with hand made tortillas and the old school music vibe. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was not overly busy, probably due to the location where it's primarily busy during the week. Very easy to find as it's very close to the freeway exit and lots of parking. We met Eduardo, who took our order and he's also the owner. He was awesome! He gave us an overview on their tacos and recommend some of their specialties. We ordered: Cochinita fries: these were a hefty portion of fries smothered with cochinita pibil (pork) meat that was very flavorful and tender. The fries also had pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. You also get a side of their salsas both red and green. Their red salsa has a good punch, but not overly spicy, while the green salsa is very mild. Taco plate: This includes an order of 3 traditional tacos and a side of rice and beans. So we had the carne asada, al pastor, and carnitas tacos. My favorite was the carnitas, the meat had really good flavor and tacos are served with cilantro, onions, and guacamole. My least favorite was the al pastor taco, as the avocado salsa tasted too much like sour cream, and it over powered the entire taco, next time I'll order with no avocado salsa. The carne asada meat was tender and was served with onions and cilantro. All tacos are served on their blue corn tortillas that are delicious. This place is definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for some good tacos. read more

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We were at New English Brewing around lunch time. Saw the QR code and we were curious. The QR code took me to a great menu. We ordered a shrimp bowl and two street tacos. Easy. About ten minutes later our food arrived. Very good. New English Brewing's outdoor patio was a perfect spot to eat. Unfortunately, we probably won't be back, too far from home. read more

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Located in a business area. Watch out for street flooding when it rains. Large parking lot shared with other businesses. There is a coffee shop next door but it's never open when I stop by. Service was awesome and staff were very nice. They have a great happy hour as well, their apps are half off. Tried: Quesadilla - kid approved Carne fries - these were okay, fries a little under cooked. Not as much meat as the other fries. Cochinita fries - excellent would get again. Had a nice kick and lots of meat. Carnitas bowl - good, rice has a kick! Dorado fish taco - was okay. Friend liked it. New Yorker - meat was too tough to eat as a taco. Needed to be cut into slices. read more

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What a gem of a spot! The location is in a business park, so you'd never guess this restaurant was here by just driving by. But the location is nice, has a few tables inside but a lot more outside. The service is great- everyone was so friendly. We met the pwner/chef who was sweet enough to bring out a quesadilla and avocado for our 1 year old who was struggling with the slight spiciness of the rice and tacos we ordered. It was such a generous, thoughtful act. The tacos were really good. What hit the spot for me were the blue corn tortillas. The margarita was so good - one of the best I've had. It leans more on the tart side, not to sweet. They had a great happy hour prices list, too! We'll Definitely be back. read more

Service was great, they were very fast and attentive. The fish taco was stunning but the guac and chips were the star (I'm partial to guac and chips though). Taco plate was good. Pictured are carnitas, pollo asada and carne asada. The meats were so flavorful but with all the fixings together they just needed lime or something else to tie it all in. Wish they had a fish taco as a street taco but I get why not. We sat outside and it can get windy so keep that in mind! read more

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Tucked away in a small industrial park, this hidden gem is worth getting off the beaten path for. Beautiful modern and updated space, kept very clean and tidy. Lots of taco choices from craft to street with unique combinations and flavors. Amazing service and the orders were quick. read more

it has been a year since I've been here. Some friends wanted to meet up at new English. I guess there's a kids grass play area and our friends have small kids. i went to get food at Craft and stayed for a happy hour drink or two (new english was pricey and didn't have what i wanted). i tried something new today. had the surf and turf bowl ...omg this is by far my favorite thing ever. hubby had the same and he was glad he did. the boys also took advantage of the $2 Happy hour beers . If you still haven't checked out Craft Taco, you absolutely must! read more

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Went to the brewery next door to this shop and noticed people eating burritos, I asked them where they bought them and they directed me to the restaurant which was literally next to the shared parking lot. First of all the person taking my order was fantastic. ( the brewery next door such ask them how they find their employees) I ordered the fish burrito and had to wait about 10 - 15 minutes, trust me it was worth the wait, wow what a pleasant surprise. The fish was mahi mahi and had a sweet cream sauce in eat which complimented the fish quite well. I for sure will be back not to the brewery but to this taco shop. read more

Seems like this would be a great spot to grab a quick bite. I did not like the food at all. We had the tacos, and would just say pass for the future. Service was great and lots of outdoor seating options. The quality of the food made me. It want to go back. read more

Delicious food with super friendly service!! I've been here twice now, and have had a great experience each time. The meat on the tacos are flavorful and juicy and are paired deliciously with their toppings and sauces. I tried the Cochinita Pibil taco for the first time today, and it was amazing! Nice smoky flavor and very juicy. The beer battered fish taco was also delicious-- so so crunchy and the fish tasted so fresh! The staff is so friendly too! Super willing to help out with any questions or to give suggestions. They have a large outdoor seating area which is very nice on a sunny day too:-) read more

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I came to pick up my order, but it wasn't ready. I was told it would be ready in five minutes. Instead, I ended up waiting for 27 minutes. When I finally received my order, it was cold. I'm very disappointed and regret wasting my time. read more

Very good service. Had the 3 taco plate. Most excellent Also they make margaritas. Had a spicy one very good also I'll be back again. read more

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confused. dorado taco was a very overpriced bad mushy fish taco. not sure how this is a thing. i wouldnt recommend it. read more

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Amaze, amaze, amaze!!! Havent had such a great mexican food for a long while now, I had the shrimp bowl and there are no words to describe how tasty the food was, this place is really a hidden gem Shrimp was cooked to perfection and all salsas were soooo goood Must try if you are around here The place is well lit, good decor and staff were very friendly. Looks fancy and pricing is decent and worth the food read more

Meh. Tried this place a couple of times with friends and everyone agreed that the food isn't very good. Only reason they are still in business is because they are next to the brewery so lots of people order food from Craft Taco while they are sitting drinking at the brewery. We now bring food from somewhere else when we go to the brewery. read more

Not a single bad thing to say about this place! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. The dorado fish taco was definitely my favorite so fresh and flavorful! Not a single bad thing to say about this place! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. The dorado fish taco was definitely my favorite so fresh and flavorful! read more

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In the business park off Sorrento Valley Road ~ kinda hidden. Fantastic tacos. Really amazing. Great salsa. Kinda pricey though... they have some taco Tuesday deals... there's brewery in the same parking lot that is also worth a visit... read more

The Craft Taco at SOVA - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Our first meal out in San Diego and it was a winner! Small place in an industrial complex with some outdoor seatings and a couple large picnic tables inside. Great service! - cochinita fries - 5*/5, shoestring style fries with the carnitas, guacamole, salsa, on top of fries with the delicious crema, I'd come back just for this! - chips and guacamole - 5/5, solid offering - craft shrimp taco - 5/5, blue corn tortilla as mentioned in other reviews, hard to eat as a foldable soft taco so requested a knife and fork to eat it, does that still count as a taco? Large, delicious, fresh grilled shrimp with the crema and some slaw, super yummy and filling others had the burrito, craft fish taco, and the street taco combo which came with rice and beans which ended up being shared with the table - all enjoyed what they ordered. with some drinks/beers, i think the overall tab for five us came to about $100 which is a great deal for a dinner out with friends! read more

Went with my future BIL while sis was busy - this restaurant is located in what seems to be more of a business area, which explains the hours (closed at 5pm on a Sunday). We ordered some chips and guacamole to share, which was bigger than expected! It also came with two salsas which were decent. My spicy margarita wasn't very spicy but tasty enough. I ordered a taco plate with the nopales, carne asada and cochinita pibil - the last one was my favorite of the three! Nopales needed a little bit of acidity and was a bit plain. The rice and beans were also quite tasty. My future BIL ordered a surf and turf craft taco and the NY steak craft taco- his major complaint was that the tortilla were breaking and were a bit disappointing. I think that those craft tacos are just probably overloaded, because I didn't have as much issue with my street tacos. He also had to ask for a knife for the steak bc it wasn't cut and in one large piece, which was harder to eat. Service was friendly and they checked in on us if we needed anything. I'll note that it's a bit more of a casual environment but you do have to ask for tap water which is held behind the counter. Overall, enjoyable tacos! read more

ALERT: this is for the balboa park location!!! Visiting San Diego natural history museum on a free Tuesday and I was informed that I could eat tacos on the rooftop today!!! I didn't need another word and I was up to the fourth floor to get the fresh dorado taco for $6. It was warm and tasty and fried just right and even better with the sun and view of balboa park and the surrounding mountains. Next I tried the poke taco for $7 with furikake and shoyu and sesame oil. It was yum but so small. Both were wrapped in a soft blue tortilla. I wouldn't pay this much for the small tacos normally but with the location it was worth it. It was a nice experience and a fun day at the museum. I certainly wasn't expecting this added treat! Thank you to the museum for providing such a wonderful day. read more

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Best Craft Tacos in SD for sure. Come during happy hour for cheaper drinks Craft Tacos are fancier tacos. More interesting meats, flavors, experimentation. They come at a higher price point but truly worth the experience and flavor in my opinion. I've been here multiple times and find myself coming back for more. Its my go-to spot for craft tacos in SD. Ive been here plenty of times. If you want to go with a classic street taco set then go with the Taco Plate as you can pick 3. If you are feeling crafty, which you should if you are here, try some of their more interesting tacos. I like the New Yorker nice little steak with great poblano crema thats a bit hot. Bulgogi taco is solid if you want a different flavor. Surf and Turf craft is probably my favorite just great flavor of the fish and the oaxaca chese is just soo good. I've also done the carne asada fries which were solid. Nothing crazy but they are a craft taco place after all. Its a bit of a small spot with just a few tables. They have some outdoor seating but you can take the food over to the brewery nearby which is what I usually do. Service is great. Everyone there is nice and friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

Cute little gem tucked away in Sorrento Valley business park. They opened early one day for a car show and offered a special breakfast burrito. Delicious! Filled with tender carne asada, guacamole, french fries and egg...and I loved that they grilled the burrito so some added crisp to the outside. Definitely great eats and fast and friendly staff. Looking forward to returning during lunch! read more

The Craft Taco at SOVA - Breakfast burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Cali burrito got the job done. They've got some decent seating in the area and plenty of parking. Service was quick and online ordering was easy. read more

Delicious tacos. The Baja Poke taco was fresh with large chunks of raw tuna. The Dorado fish taco was good, but could have been more flavorful . For street tacos, the portions were larger than I expected. I also enjoyed the chips and guacamole. The restaurant is located in an office park and on a Saturday, it was not very busy. Service was friendly and polite in this small and casual restaurant. The place was clean and bright. The menu was very appealing and I would return if I'm in the area again. read more

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Overall, unimpressed by their tacos. Aesthetic. However, lacking in flavor. And the blue corn tortillas were so dry that they ripped while trying to eat the tacos. :/ Don't think I'll come back. read more

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