I now understand why people love City Tacos. Its all about the flavors and taste and this location…read morein Encinitas is great. No wait time, fast service and the tacos came out pretty quickly. I ordered a Carne Asada taco, a Carnitas taco, a bowl of beans with pork and cheese and a grilled corn on the cob and everything was delicious.

Sad. This used to be our go-to. But after this visit, no reason to return. Seems that every…read morecouple years they change up their menu and now our favorites are gone. Their concito California was an amazing item, very unique and not on other Mexican menus around here. But it's gone. And in its place is something called the big papa which had a lot of great mashed potato in it but it was completely lacking in flavor. I'm sure it's an inexpensive item to make compared to my favorite but it's definitely not worth a trip here. My husband was not a fan of his carnita taco, which should be a no Brainerd. Service was still great. Ambiance is great. Unfortunately the food has gone downhill. Very sad.

Pavlos Tacos quite literally serves THE BEST FISH TACOS I have EVER had in my ENTIRE life... and…read morehaving been a pescetarian for 14 years, I have had a LOT of fish tacos -- believe me. You HAVE to stop by and try their fish tacos for $3/taco on Tuesdays! Somehow they are SO fresh, even though they are battered. A battered fish taco that somehow is insanely delicious AND also tastes kinda healthy?? And they were sizable too -- I only needed 2 fish tacos to get full. I didn't know that existed, but now that I do, this will certainly be one of my go-to spots! My boyfriend also said their surf & turf burrito was the best he's ever had... and if all that isn't enough, to top it all off, the customer service + atmosphere is 5 stars as well! Pavlos himself is the SWEETEST man -- so down-to-earth, genuine, and super duper cool... and when we walked in, my first thought (spoken aloud) was, "Wow, this place is so CLEAN!" I can now absolutely see why this is a neighborhood favorite. Go to Pavlos Tacos today. You won't regret it! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Cost: 9.5/10

I rarely write reviews, but this meal was bad enough that I felt I had to share my experience…read more The Surf & Turf Burrito was confusing from the start. It contained crinkle-cut, Ore-Ida-style fries, a few decent shrimp, and dry carne asada. The pico de gallo had an overpowering flavor and a soggy texture. The burrito itself was large, and the toasted tortilla was one of the few positives. The fish tacos were equally disappointing. The tortillas were cold and rubbery, while the fish was this overly large, rectangular, store-bought frozen fillet rather than something freshly prepared. The rolled taco combo was arguably the worst item. They were extremely dry and topped with what tasted like processed, store-bought melted cheese. The avocado mash (not guac) was actually pretty good, which was one of the only highlights of the meal. The beans tasted like store bought, canned beans and the rice was okay. Most importantly for any taco shop, the red salsa was simply awful. The green salsa was decent, but the red salsa was honestly the worst I've ever tasted. The flavor reminded me of Ragu marinara sauce mixed with a dash of hot sauce...I kid you not! I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but I hope ownership takes this feedback seriously and makes some changes. There is potential here, but the food quality and ingredient choices need significant improvement.

I wasn't sure what to expect from a taco place next to a gas station, but this spot was a great…read moresurprise. The restaurant was super clean and a perfect place to try something new. I ordered the tacos de papa, and my daughter had the birria tacos--both were excellent. The hot sauce was especially good and really brought everything together. Being from out of town, it's hard to know which taco places are worth trying, but this one definitely is. I would absolutely recommend it and will be coming back next time I'm in town. Thank you!

I've seen this place numerous times on my way to the Starbucks and finally decided that today's the…read moreday to try this place. We went at 1:30 pm today (Friday). No drive through. So my bro and I went in and ordered food for the rest of the fam. This place is set-up more for take out rather than dining in. The lady at the register was super nice and friendly. We ordered the carne asada and shrimp rancheros plates that came with rice, beans and a flour tortilla. Also two burritos, cabeza and fish. And a coconut flan for dessert. Pros: Convenient location Food came out very quick Great customer service Coconut flan was absolutely delicious The shrimp rancheros were also delicious, very well seasoned & cooked perfectly. Cons: The burritos were much smaller, not as filled as other burritos from other Mexican restaurants. The carne asada was over cooked and dry There was only 2 pieces of fish in the fish burrito that were so over fried that it was hard and inedible. We had high hopes for this place, but our first impression fell flat. Not sure if it would be worth it to try and go again.

I've been going to Jorge's every Wednesday for 10 years. Jesus (old cashier) was like a Hawaiian…read morevacation, idk who this new guy is but he is colder than a Russian tundra. Add on the fact he has a unique INABILITY to comprehend a phone order. Jorge's I know you hire in the fam, but this guy needs to be taking out trash or something back of the house. PLEASE Your loving customers

I have been going to Jorge's on and off for years since it is very close to my work. The soup, get…read morespicy, is excellent. The food quality is solid. I like their soup, rolled tacos and enchiladas best. Parking can be hard at peak times due to many other restaurants in the strip mall and every other business with a sign saying XYZ Parking only.

My favorite stop on my recent trip to the San Diego area…read more Encinitas Fish Shop was recommended by one of my local SD work colleagues. I grabbed an Uber after work on a Thursday and headed north 11 miles. As I arrived at the Fish Shop, I could smell the goodness inside and saw the line waiting to order. The restaurant is on one side, with an open bar on the other. Ordering is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Pick your fish, pick how you want to consume it (plate, sandwich, salad), and pick your sides and drink. I went with my work colleagues recommendation of a blackened sea bass sandwich with onion rings and a Marg. That choice was FANTASTIC!!! You seat yourself once you order and place the buzzer given to you by the counter person on the unit on your table. Although busy, there were still tables available (bar and restaurant, plus out front). As the NBA playoffs were on, I sat inside. Everyone working here was friendly and as I already stated... my meal was the best I had on this San Diego visit. A bonus was a gorgeous sunset just 3 blocks down from the shop. I will be back to Encinitas Fish Shop when I next visit San Diego.

Fish Shop is always a solid choice and never disappoints ! So many options and I like that you just…read morewalk up and order what you want. You can't go wrong with any fish taco or surf and turf. We had the Cardiff crack (IYKYK) and it was delicious ! The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere has a relaxed, beachy vibe that makes it a great spot to hang out with friends, fam or enjoy a casual meal

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is so cute. It was perfect for my friend's birthday dinner. Our…read morewaiter, Andrew (i think) was awesome! Our food was all good and the drinks. The wine selection was perfect. Definitely recommend for any type of occasion! And, there is a sports bar next door that I would like to check out soon.

Update 2: the owner of this restaurant is a jerk. period. Avoid at all cost…read more ==== Update 1: With the recent reply by the owner I have to update the rating to 1 star. If you are understaffed, hire more people. If they are underpaid, pay them more. They're trying to give customers moral pressure to not tip high enough, as if it is customers' fault that the employees are not paid what they deserve. ==== The food was innovative - it was not of super good taste nor terrible, but I admire their effort to be creative. The service was honestly not bad, but what made me uncomfortable was that their suggested tips were 20% minimal. With the pressure of being presented the POS machine by the server, most people would not manually enter a lower tip.

So yesterday I went to get dinner at one of my favorite places, El Pueblo, and ordered their…read moredelicious Carnitas dinner plus chips and guacamole and when I got home, I realized that Arturo had forgotten any flour tortillas in order to eat the Carnitas. So I called the restaurant talked to a nice lady and she said Peter we're so sorry. Please bring it back when you can and we'll replace it for you or give you a credit. So today, I drove back took in the food and robin understood exactly what had gone down and replaced everything perfectly with a smile. That's great service Plus great food thank you all see you soon.

Fish Tacos are amazing for the price, but tonight we went to place an order for the family and got…read morehome to notice that we were missing 5 tacos. Tried calling a few times to let them know, but they didn't answer. Not very business friendly.

When out-of-town visitors wanted burritos and other Mexican food for their last morning in San…read moreDiego, we headed to Juanitas! Lucy was very welcoming ... and patient while eight of us placed our orders. I finally tried the Huevos Rancheros (4/5). The eggs were perfect, but the rancheros sauce was a pico de gallo. The flour tortillas were great. My wife had our favorite here: Carnitas Burrito (5/5). In fact, we refer to this restaurant as "Juanitas Carnitas" ... the best Carnitas Burrito in San Diego County!

Very white Mexican food. Doesn't taste authentic at all. The staff were nice. A bit expensive for…read morewhat it was. Very bland.