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    The Taco Stand

    4.4 (991 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    AL PASTOR TACO and POLLO ASADO TACO
    Ainsley P.

    I always enjoy my visit to the taco stand! The staff are always welcoming and friendly. The service is quick, though it usually depends on how busy they are. Seating may be tricky at times, there's two sides that customers can sit/stand. It was my first time ordering pollo asado and I enjoyed the flavorful char it had. Al pastor is often my go-to and always a great option to get. I also recommend the al pastor burrito and carne asada fries!

    Grilled fish taco, sauce on side
    Carlin T.

    Came during a Friday mid afternoon and was lucky to walk up to the cash register with only one person ahead of us. That said, you could tell they were getting lots of online orders. They were buuuussssy cooking, so it still took awhile to get our order in, cooked, and ready to go. We ordered a grilled fish taco, al pastor, mushroom, and nopal taco. Everything was okay, not super oily nor overly seasoned which I appreciated, but nothing was outstanding. My fish was overcooked, and I thought their salsas and sauces made more of an impression than their tacos. Loved their chipotle salsa and their cilantro crema sauce. If you do try this place out, I'd recommend the mushroom of the ones we tried. Also don't come during a weekend or dinner rush. I can't imagine what this place looks like during those times.

    Check out that trompo!!!
    Xero K.

    I love the taco stand! I'm here at least 3 times a month sometimes more. I like the California burritos and I add shrimp or al pastor! It's the best!

    Brandon K.

    Got a tip from a friend from San Diego who said this place has the best California burritos in town. Let me tell you, he wasn't lying. This place really differentiates itself with its sauce bar that offers pickled jalapeños, pickled onions, salsa, avocado salsa, and more. The salsa are always stocked, and the Northpark location is also very very solid and a little more quiet. The tortillas are fresh and they are quick to serve the orders. It definitely lived up to the hype. California burrito, 9.5/10: really good quality meat. They use big chunks of tender steak that is seasoned very well. This burrito has a cheese skirt melted into the tortillas to give it and a little bit of a texture difference. WOW. The cilantro crema and pickled onions pairs super well. It was a very generous portion. Very affordable. The fries weren't too mushy they actually had some crunch and crisp to them. The guacamole tasted fresh and wasn't overpowering. Pastor tacos, 9/10: very flavorful pastor. Seasoned very well like the Asada and had a nice smoky char to it. The bit of pineapple they put on top was a very pleasant sweetness for these tacos. My only complaint is that it was a tad bit greasy.

    Linda L.

    Favorite taco stop! They are busy so be patient and totally worth the wait! The inside is a bit small though customers are constantly leaving once they are done eating. There is stools to eat there. They have a good salsa bar with different options and a soda machine for self serve. The staff are welcoming & friendly and super quick!!

    CARNE ASADA FRIES
    Eleanor C.

    I love this place! Always consistent and the service is super quick when it's not super busy. The best is the California burrito and the carne asada tacos are delicious. The atmosphere can get hectic at sometimes but the quality remains the same.

    Dary P.

    Came in for a quick bite while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant (don't judge us ). The tacos always slap and are full of flavor. We also got the churros, and they were freshly made. The place is small, so seating is limited.

    The tacos and burritos at The Taco Stand are amazing! The friendly staff made the experience even better. Their kindness made the food taste even more delicious. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

    Jason C.

    The food was so good! I loved how you could watch everything happen in front of you. The staff is also so nice and attentive and they even remade someone's order because it was cold because they took too long to pick it up. Great customer service!

    Matthew C.

    My first love. Oh how I've missed your flavorful meat, your impeccable sauce, and handmade tortillas filled with joy and jubilation. Although the years have not been kind to you, you will forever be immortalized in my heart as the atom bomb to my love for Mexican food.

    California Burrito
    Max A.

    Ordered a California Burrito Food - Burned tortilla and everything fell apart, meat was overcooked and chewy, little to no guac, and no sour cream. 1/10 Service - Great, attentive to customers and great attitude 9/10 Ambiance - Same as any other taco shop.

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    Timothy S.

    20 min wait for a cold taco yum. $18 for 4 little tacos. This place is what's wrong with the world they spend more time getting online ordered they do not focus on the people that are actually there waiting. Dirty cramped no parking and food sucks

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    Akash V.

    Busy place with good trompo and Mexican meats. Fresh churros, fresh tortillas and a lot of salsas

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    1 month ago

    Awesome food. Great service!!! Staff was attentive and helpful. California burrito was great. Pastor tacos are good.

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    Everything is amazing! Best place for CA burrito and carne asada fries. Don't forget the chipotle salsa! Best prices!

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    Rosa was amazing!!!!! I always come here whenever I'm craving tacos!!! Servers was amazing and the ppl here were so kind

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    The Waves Taco Club

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    Wanted to try some tacos while out here and this one had good reviews. It was also near our hotel…read morewe were staying at in Gaslamp. They have drawings all over their walls which was fun to look at. They have a few specials which are a good deal if you're going to get a drink anyway. I love c that c they had a self serve salsa bar. Must get the chipotle shrimp taco! 10/10 with flavor. Battered fish taco was ah ok.... Salmon taco was great too 10/10. Service was prompt. We had chips and salsa while we waited so it was cool. Overall, I recommend checking this out and trying the chipotle shrimp and salmon taco!

    I stopped by on a Wednesday after a fútbol game and found it to be a great late-night option…read more Ordering is simple. You walk in, place your order at the counter, and find a seat. There were a couple of groups dining in and someone picking up a to-go order, but there was still plenty of seating available. The employee working the counter was friendly. They also serve alcohol, and during my visit drinks were 20% off. Options included Pacifico, Modelo, Blue Moon, hard seltzers, and a selection of canned craft beers. I ordered: * Mahi Mahi Taco: the fish tasted fresh, and I liked the crispy onions on top. There was quite a bit of sauce, which made it pretty messy to eat. While the fish was good, it felt like a very heavy taco overall. * Surf & Turf Taco: this was loaded with steak and topped with two flavorful shrimp. The shrimp had an amazing flavor, and this taco was much more enjoyable and balanced. Overall, the service was great, the prices were very reasonable, and the protein quality was excellent. My only critique is that the tacos felt a little overdone with toppings and sauces when the quality of the protein could easily stand on its own. Still, it's a solid spot for an affordable late-night bite. One thing to note: there are no restrooms available inside the restaurant.

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    Been here multiple times, but came in honor of Cinco de Mayo and love that it actually landed on a…read moretaco Tuesday ! They had the buy 2 get 1 free deal which pushed me to try new meats since I always stick to adobada. ADOBADA HANDS DOWN FIREEE! I love me a good al pastor taco and they make it just right. Super flavorful, juicy and packed w/ meat. I'm always hesitant to try asada because I haven't found a good spot here in SD, but this one was bomb! The meat had great flavor, a smokey taste and was loaded with guac. I'd order one again. The lengua was perfect too, super tender and fell apart just right. They don't skimp on the meats either. Most of the salsas were tasty and had great flavor and the habanero had the perfect kick ! I heard of this spot because my friend had them cater her baby shower and I had to come try the actual spot. Def brought the same energy. Inside is nice and has a good vibe, love all the decor. Service was super sweet! Horchata was bomb too, not to sweet and they said it's homemade! Parking.. good luck, but def worth trying. 10000/10

    Great location and tacos were solid! There are a lot of taco spots around this area and I would say…read morethis is worth a try. Their tacos are on par with others but seemed a little more stacked. The restaurant is welcoming and easy to navigate. If you are looking for tacos that are quick and delicious, this spot is it!

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    The food was great! Good Tijuana style tacos with lots of flavor and all the right ingredients. I…read moreordered a keka. It was really good and it's meant for good appetites. The portion was huge. The service is attentive and casual with the girls that help you very friendly and specially a girl taking the order always smiling to everyone. The ambiance is casual, non stressed with everyone enjoying and listening to regional Mexican music. I thought the efficiency of logistics to serve could be improved. They just yell and walk around looking for the name on the order. Other than that observation, I think the place delivers what it promises with good tacos, decent prices and awesome attitude

    I kept hearing about this place from friends and decided to try it out today…read more I ordered a Vampiro Carne Asada, Vampiro Al Pastor, and an Al Pastor taco. Everything was delicious. This was my first time trying a taco Vampiro style (crunchy and cheesy), it was great. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The location of the menu vs the counter didn't work well - you couldn't see the menu when ordering so everyone had to keep looking back and forth just to place each order (they need to fix the signage or layout). Service was super fast. It came with a small plate of cucumbers, radishes, and limes. They also dropped off 2 salsa bottles - a super spicy habanero salsa, and a medium spicy salsa verde. They had plenty of seating inside or outside on picnic tables. I sat outside to enjoy the weather and smell the carne asada being cooked on wood fired grill. Side note / tree hugger comment: They were a little wasteful with the plates... each taco came in its own separate basic.

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