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

Love love love this place! Always satisfies my taco cravings and they are always consistent. I don't mind driving over an hour to come here. Everything is freshly made to order -- homemade tortillas are the tell-tale sign of a solid, authentic taco place. Service is fast too! This location is really small, there's about 6 bar stool seats and standing areas to eat. Don't be discouraged if there's a line, it moves fast. The parking is also pretty crazy, but it's a given knowing the area. If you aren't sure on what to order, I love their baja & senora tacos! Everything is so good though, you can't go wrong :) pls pls don't skip out on their churros too. so bomb read more

We got the Al Pastor, Camarom and Baja. The flavors for the Al pastor was pretty solid though I wish there was more meat in the tacos (it was close to $4 per taco). The flavor for the camarom was already great, shrimp wasn't over cooked. Baja was also solid, a pretty standard fish taco. This location is pretty small, there's just a small aisle with bench tables on each side and really tight. We ordered when there wasn't a line and still waited a bit for our food. But it was cool to see them make their own tortilla from scratch. Parking is also a little hard at this location, we were able to find one within a few minutes but it could get hard at peak dinner time because there are a lot of other food restaurants in this area/plaza. The servers are sweet and amazing though! read more

Listen, I know it's become a mini-chain... but I taco my Mexican food seriously & The Taco Stand consistently delivers happiness to my taste buds! :) My go to is the Mar y Tierra burrito. Spicy shrimp, juicy steak, melty cheese, crisp cabbage, avocado, tomato, and smoky chipotle all bundled into pure happiness. Add cilantro salsa and extra chipotle and call it perfection! The elotes also slaps. Sweet corn on the cob, creamy, cheesy, chili kissed goodness. It is a little tight inside, but that is part of the taco stand charm. Clean bathroom, great service, always busy because it's simply delicious! read more

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! read more

The Taco Stand - AL PASTOR TACO and POLLO ASADO TACO - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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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! read more

The Taco Stand - Check out that trompo!!! - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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Super quality food The Tortillas are amazing Place is even smaller than mike's red tacos, but worth squeezing in for! read more

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!! read more

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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. read more

The Taco Stand - CARNE ASADA FRIES - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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This is my favorite location of The Taco Stand!! The food is always amazing and prepared fresh and in a great timely manner and Juan is my favorite!! He's so kind and helpful and recommends the best items on the menu. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

The Taco Stand - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

The Taco Stand - California Burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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 read more

The Taco Stand - Dirty - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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

We absolutely love the Taco Stand!! We're huge foodies and we always get back to taco stand! Great assortment of salsas! Salsa macha is our fave. read more

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

The Taco Stand - Vibe - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

The food here always hits! The line goes by really fast and I love their sauce bar! This location is a lot smaller than the one in La Jolla but the vibes are still the same and the food is delicious ! read more

The Taco Stand - Interior - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

08-16-2025 This place is my life saver. After my Body Pump classes, I usually get very hungry. To refill my energy before running some errands, I often come here for a grilled pescado taco, $5.05 (including tax). Then, I can head home for a full yummy home cooked meal after my task. Fresh, delicious and affordable! Enjoy your chow! read more

The Taco Stand - 08-08-24 Grilled pescado taco $4.58 - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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The Taco Stand is a gem. The burritos, tacos, churros, chips & guac. are all fab! The food quality is great, lovely selection of salsas, and customer service is on point. read more

The Taco Stand was a highly anticipated taco spot with multiple locations spread across the San Diego area with their instagram worthy tacos and california burritos. They also have breakfast burritos as well as fresh churros despite it not being listed on the official restaurant menu. The workers look like they barely want to be there. Both times we visited (both within 2 days) the service was like a fast food chain level of service. Minimal effort and attitude to get the job done. No warm greeting or friendly service. Parking lot is pretty small and not to mention it is paid parking via QR code. The spaces are tight too so don't be that person who parks over the lines. California burrito- probably one of the best ca burritos I've ever had. Each bite was meaty and saucy with lots of various textures. The steak was tender and the tortilla was so soft and delicate. No note for this one. Churros - These were made fresh and we had to go up to ask for the order when we were ready for them. The churros were warm, crispy and very comforting. The cinnamon sugar ratio was perfect. Chorizo and egg breakfast burrito- not listed on the menu but this is a solid breakfast option. The cheese was melty and added a nice savory bite. The meat was pretty egg forward with small bits of chorizo chopped in. The chipotle sauce ties this in so well with a creamy flavor profile. The only thing that could make this better is pico de gallo and guacamole. Final thoughts: workers are pretty relaxed and not super professional so I wouldn't expect amazing service. The open kitchen allows you to watch your food be cooked right in front of you...but sometimes it's better not to look. The workers aren't the cleanest with their food hygiene so I just hope my stomach is strong enough these next 6-8 hours of digestion. I saw the cashier pick up the phone, input an order into the system, and directly handle the cooked meat all with the same black nitrile gloves. Despite this, the food is good and the sauces are great. Get that chipotle sauce! read more

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Great tacos, fresh ingredients, amazing salsa bar, fast service, awesome vibes always! read more

The Taco Stand - Menu - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally made it to eat here. The wait (after we ordered) was about 25 minutes. This place is super busy but the food is worth the wait! Most people order for take out. There's about 6 chairs and some standing room but the place is fairly small. Everything was super fresh and so good! The tortillas (we had flour, but they have corn ass well) are (both) made fresh. The flour tortillas were very thin and so amazingly good... the best I've ever had! They have a salsa bar and the hot sauce is good and spicy. The churros are not frozen, they are made fresh too. Will come back to try the rest of the menu. My only complaint is the terrible parking lot. read more

The Taco Stand - (From top, left to right) Spicy shrimp, fish, el pastor, carne asada tacos (all on flour tortillas) - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Prefacing this by letting it be know I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and was in SD for a work related trip. I've eaten Mexican food pretty much all my life. I'll admit this... San Diego has better tacos than the entire Bay Area (Bay folks, don't come for me). I'm 30 years old and I've NEVER had a corn tortilla that was freshly cut and warmed from restaurant or taco truck in the Bay, but don't worry, you get that at The Taco Stand. Me and my wife displayed our big back behavior as we ordered a bean and cheese burrito, a chicken burrito and about 8 tacos will various meats. The Taco Stand DID NOT skip a beat, you hear me?! Everything was on point and it took everything in me not to order a few more tacos. The tortillas almost melt in your mouth with how soft they are (something I'm not used to) and the meat is grilled to perfection. This location is fairly small, so when you walk in, just off to your left is the register and directly behind is the kitchen where you can see employees working their magic to make your food. Straight ahead and off to the right is pretty narrow as there is seating on both sides. So if you're sitting down and it's a crowded weekend night, you may find customers rubbing against your back due to how narrow this section is. Overall, my experience was excellent and I can't wait to return. read more

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Freshly made tortillas, flavorful meat, plenty of sauces... what's not to like?? Service was friendly. This is a tight space. If you come during rush hour, be prepared to wait a little. There are a lot of call on orders so maybe that's the tip! Call in for your order. read more

The Taco Stand - fresh tortillas! - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great service! Sonora- 3/5 little bit soggy, wish the cheese was crispy to provide different textures Chicken quesadilla 4/5 typical, nothing special or wrong! Baja fish taco 4.5/5 great flavors and fish was crispy! Made even better with the spicy salsa and pickled onions California burrito- husband loved this and said best one he's had! read more

The Taco Stand - SONORA TACO - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

Fair prices. Good California burrito, not the best I've ever had but I'd gladly eat it again. I think the steak just could have been more flavorful and tender. Good salsa bar. Asked for no cilantro on one of our tacos and it came with it anyways. Fish taco was tasty. Service was very friendly and they wiped the table down for us. All around, solid. read more

TL;DR: Kearney location of the LJ original. Shorter line, same great carne, same terrible experience with the salsa bar Love the La Jolla location so decided to swing by the KM one when we happened to be in the area To our pleasant surprise, there was no line and we ordered quickly. Unfortunately, the wait was just as long as if there was a line but I guess it's par for the course We ordered the standard carne asada burrito (5/5) and decided to try the carne asada fries as well. Both were delicious but when the carne is the star, it's really hard to miss :) The salsa bar is a nightmare so I guess that carried over from the La Jolla location although the good thing about this KM location is that the salsa bar is by the door so at least you don't have to walk all the way in and create a traffic jam. All in all, still the same great food! Cheers, Taco Stand @KM! read more

The Taco Stand - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm still a fan of the La Jolla taco stand because of how fresh everything is and how quickly they run their system that being said has the chain that's located in Kearney Mesa it does get a lot of things right in shadow of the La Jolla taco stand one of the things I would say is the salsa are great pretty similar, but I would say the meat in the freshness still need a little work I would say with comparison of the La Jolla taco stand. It's really great that we have more options and locations for the taco stand also for some reason the prices seem to be increasing overtime. It cost about $3.99 for one taco and to add cheese it's another $.99 still a good deal but getting more on the Costly side for a street taco read more

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Rude service every time and mess up my order. Went to La Jolla location for years and has always been great. Started going to this location because it's less busy but they seem rude and racist. Will not be going back will deal with the line in La Jolla. Some of my favorite Mexican food in San Diego and great prices but this location is f*cking awful never coming back read more

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

I thought this place was solid, not the best I've had, but still decent. It's...super cramped. 95% of the store of for the kitchen/cooking and order taking, and there's a smalllll sliver to eat at the side. My husband and I decided to eat in and split a California Burrito as we'd eaten not too longer beforehand, so weren't that hungry. The burrito was tasty, I liked the crispness of the fries. The salsas from the salsa bar was also quite good. The parking in this plaza on a Friday evening was downright horrible. I would avoid coming here just to not have to deal with the parking situation. read more

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This place was pretty busy. I love the atmosphere and the Spanish songs they play. The sauce station is awesome and orderly, but its messy bc people spill their stuff. 3 stars bc they don't have birria and their corn/elote was so sour and had no mayo. One of the worst elote I've had. Staff is super friendly but my order for one corn just took forever. read more

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We finally decided to try The Taco Stand after passing by so many times and always seeing a line out the door, no matter what time of day. Long story short, the food was good, but nothing stood out as especially unique or packed with flavor. Just a heads up if you order the Baja fish taco, it takes the longest to make, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. The guacamole was fresh, and the tortilla chips were perfectly crunchy and not at all stale! They also make their tortillas in house & fresh to order! read more

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Been to 3 taco stand locations, this place is the best! Excellent service, the food is incredible, the prices are good. We got the elote, mar y Tiera burrito, carne asada volcan, bean and cheese burrito, and Baja fish taco. We love it here! read more

The Taco Stand - Baja taco - Tacos Near Me - San Diego, California

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There are over a dozen Taco Stand locations, all are similar... zero ambience, very little seating, always crowded, stuffy, but the tacos are terrific and exceptional. The salsa bar had a nice variety of fresh salsas to chose from just be careful cause they can be very spicy! Grab a seat at the kitchen bar, and you'll see the staff crank fresh tortillas right before your eyes. Freshly made tortillas makes tacos twice as tasty! $4 traditional Al Pastor is cooked on the classic vertical spinning trompo machine. The sweet pineapple marinated pork, with its distinct crispy, caramelized edges while the inside remains tender and juicy. The pineapple perfects its...its all so good together! $4 Baja Fish Taco is a classic Ensenada style fish taco with a fresh moist white fish deep fried in a delightfully thick crunch beer batter, and covered in crisp cabbage, fresh tomatoes, and classic crema. $5.70 The very best taco here is the Sonora taco, which is also the biggest taco. The flame grilled angus steak is charred nicely on the outside, while the juicy beef is packed flavorful from its secret marinade. The beans, melted cheese, fresh guac and salsa makes this a perfect taco. $4.70 Shrimps lovers should get CAmerones taco, which is generously packed with tender succulent grilled shrimp in special Mexican seasonings. $3.75 There's also a grilled mushroom taco for you vegetarians. Even carnivores like myself will enjoy this, and should help with your bowel movements later. read more