Fantastic Find: Cocina de Ledezma…read more After a hike, I was on the hunt for some great local Mexican food and found La Cocina de Ledezma--what a gem! The food was incredible and tasted fresh. I tried three different tacos and a Quesabirria, each packed with great flavor. Their birria was especially impressive--it's hard to find good birria! To top it off, there's a coffee cart across the lot with refreshing drinks. I had a Lotus energy drink, and my girl had a spritzer--both hit the spot after a long day outdoors. The service was as amazing as the food. The brother at the register was super friendly, sharing how they prepare everything with care, and his sister in the truck was incredibly sweet and courteous. The two girls at the coffee cart were also lovely and added to the welcoming atmosphere. Though I live far, I'll definitely be coming back. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for delicious food and great service.

Food was delicious and the service was excellent! We got a few birria tacos and the pamboza. All…read morewere delicious and filling. There are tables there to eat, but we took it home. Look for the flags directly after the rite aid. You go up a small hill and it's to the left. The person taking our order was so nice when taking our order. We asked more questions than most and he never seemed bothered. More happy to answer everything about the food. Mentioned it was a family business and they are there every Saturday and Sunday! We will definitely be back!

I HOPE SOMEONE FROM MANAGEMENT SEES THIS... WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?!?…read more My son & I stop at least 1-2 times per week for breakfast burritos & we stop for lunch often as well, it has been very inconsistent. I keep thinking maybe the usual cook is on vacation on something, but it's only getting worse. When I was in a few days ago another couple were complaining about their order & they informed me that a when a certain gentleman is working they won't even order anymore because he is making the burrito's half the size they use to. Which is the problem we are having also. They raised the price to 15 dollars a burrito & most days they are coming out half the size they use to & with hardly any meat & mostly potatoes. I didn't the 15 which is ridiculous for a breakfast burrito, but I agree with the couple that was complaining, I'm not going to pay 15 for half the size, when I can go down the street & get two for 8 bucks. The food is so hot and miss also. I love the taquito's platter for lunch. One day I will order and it will be great & the next they are so burned & hard as rock I can't even chew them. THE LADY CASHIER IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL...I DO HOPE MANAGEMENT SEES THIS & GET'S TRAINING ALL STAFF ON HOW TO BE CONSISTENT & HOW TO MAKE EVERYTHING CORRECTLY, SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING TO GET EVERY TIME. I love to support small businesses/mom & pop places, but if a change doesn't happen, then I will take my business down the road.

Good quality food in an area that has not one good restaurant. Go in and prove me wrong.read more

Best Mexican food in VC and their spicy red salsa is the bomb. Good daily specials and $2 tacos on…read moreTuesday.

Best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The hash brown burrito is awesome. I always add beans…read moreand rice to mine. The chili Verde. It's exit. I like to get one or two scrambled eggs with my chili Verde and I make a burrito using the meat, eggs, rice, and beans. I eat here almost every other day. Highly recommended.

Came for tacos, left questioning every taco decision I've ever made in my life…read more The food was GOOD good. The taquero convinced me to get one extra asada taco, and unfortunately for my self-control, the man was absolutely right. That taco had no business being that delicious. The asada was , the tortillas were on point, and everything just tasted fresh and legit. I've had tacos from that other very famous taco spot ... and let's just say TJ Tacos had me wondering why I've been wasting my time standing in those other lines. TJ Tacos: 10/10. Taquero: 11/10 salesmanship. My stomach: 12/10 satisfied. My wallet: mildly offended by the extra taco, but understands. Would absolutely come back.

TJ Tacos was a disappointing experience. We ordered 12 tacos, and the total came out to almost $59,…read morewhich felt very expensive for what we received. The tacos had very little meat, and the portions were not satisfying. To make matters worse, our order only came with four hot sauces. When we politely asked for more hot sauce and extra napkins, the staff refused. We were also told that only one napkin was allowed per plate, which was surprising. Even other taco places, like Frida's, are much more accommodating. Overall, the food did not justify the price, and the customer service left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this was an unpleasant visit, and I won't be returning. I'll definitely be taking my business somewhere else in the future.

Solid spot near the casinos for lunch or dinner with generous portions and quality ingredients, and…read moregood balance of flavors in the seasonings and salsa. Highly recommend the Mar Y Tierra burrito.

I've always passed by when at Harrah's but have never thought to stop by. I got tired of the…read moreoverpriced food options at Harrah's and decided to read up on the reviews and wanted to give them a try. I was a bit skeptical about the reviews and people not knowing good Mexican food especially due to the location. I come from close to the border so I'm familiar with all the hole in the wall spots in the hood! The prices were average and what I'm used to at my local taco shops. Boy was I wrong and I am sooo glad I tried. I have been missing out! I love Mexican food and I'm mad I never tried them out sooner before overpaying for franchised typical American foods at the food court at Harrah's! It's small and quant inside with a salsa bar! I love salsa bars especially since a lot of places tend to be greedy with hot sauces. The huge plus for me was free hot carrots! I'm used to paying extra for that. Also in their salsa bar they have extra pico de gallo! What?! That's usually an extra cost too! They had 2 types of red and green sauces. I'm opinionated on how I feel that hot sauces make up a good taco shop. They were fire!!! All good, flavorful, and spicy the way I like it! My favorite was the dark red one and the creamy green one. All were spicy though in a good way! We ordered cheese quesadilla, cali supreme burrito, and el jefe rolled tacos. Can't go wrong with cheese quesadilla it's so simple and so delicious. I noticed the cali supreme burrito didn't come with pico but good thing they had the extra on the side because it was added onto every bite. My husband and son loved it. I freaking loved my el jefe rolled tacos! You don't even know how surprised I was and blown away at how amazing they were! They included all the toppings such as lettuce, pico, sour cream, guac, cheese, and the nail in the coffin was the carne on top! They didn't skimp out on anything! The flavoring was there, the hot sauces were bomb, the hot carrots, perfection! It's always going to be a must stop every time I go to Harrah's now!

This taqueria is GENEROUS!!! Chips and beans to munch on while you wait for your food, salsa bar…read morewith endless spicy carrots, and generous portion sizes. A great spot in the heart of Escondido. Can't wait to come back and bring people with to also enjoy! Will also keep them in mind for catering

Family has been coming here for a while. Today was my first time and it did not disappoint…read more Breakfast all day yes please. Carnitas breakfast burrito with hash mas fuego. Service was quick and friendly. Small little hole in the wall that has really food.

I came across this yummy food truck while at Brick N Barn antique show one weekend. They serve…read moredelicious Mexican food. My son has been asking to find their truck since. We had the adobado taco and quesabarria with side of stew, different and absolutely delicious!! Must try!

I'd give this food truck a 3.5 if I could. The guy was nice and hard working but the food took…read moreforever and some of my order was wrong. Tacos and enchiladas were great. Nachos were sad. It was like Costco chips and Que Bueno. Corn was ok. Cute truck and lots of menu choices.

Great local spot, that I want the world and yet no one to know about, all at once…read more I had a craving for fish tacos. Sir we ventured here. I have the El Pascado, TallGirl had the Adaboado and the Coco Loco. For good measure we also got chips and guacamole. They have stubborn cola, which is always a hit for me. The chips were fresh and crisp and perfect amount of salt. The guacamole had a lovely lime hit. It was very good (from a non guacamole lover) and I especially like it with the chipotle salsa. My tacos were so yummy! I love how each taco had some fresh fruit on it. Each bite made my mouth happy!! The service was friendly, quick and personal. I felt like we were in a place where everyone knows your name. There is outdoor seating in the front and rear patio. And about 11 tables inside. This is on the list to come back to again and again!!

The first time I came here (few months ago) I ordered the Vegan Avocado taco and the Vegan Al…read morePastor taco. Both were amazing! I enjoyed the avocado the best. When ordering my food customer service was great. I sat own and received chips and salsa. These were great as well, the chips were amazing! Today I ordered the Vegan Avocado, Vegan Al Pastor and the Vegan Zucchini tacos. I was really looking forward to the chips and salsa but I didn't receive anything :/. Since I was the only one that just ordered in the restaurant I just figured maybe they don't offer them anymore. My food came out quickly but it was nice last time to have the chips to scope up my fallen fillings. Another customer came in and ordered and within minutes they received chips and salsa. Not sure why I didn't receive anything. I was disappointed I didn't receive any because I really enjoyed them my last time here. Atmosphere is great and a nice quiet place to enjoy your food.

The food was delicious, but the best part of this restaurant was service, specifically, Sandi…read more Probably the best waitress we've ever encountered. We will come back to this restaurant especially to see her and have her wait on us

Gina was an awesome server! She was energetic, friendly, and made our dining experience even…read morebetter. If you're not sure what to order, ask her for suggestions--she'll give you her honest opinion instead of just recommending the most expensive items, which I really appreciated. The food was delicious. I tried the omelette and the guacamole, and both were fresh and flavorful. Great service paired with great food made for a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be asking for Gina again!

This is the saddest news ever. This is the only local sit…read moredown restaurant and their food is the best. They have the best machaca in the world, their salsas, party trays, chicken enchiladas, beef tacos, shrimp diablo plate, ceviche tostada, chicken quesadillas, carne asada plate, rolled tacos, el jefe rolled tacos, birria tacos, everything there is so good. This is a huge loss to the community. We are so sorry to hear this and we hope you know how much we love and appreciate you up here. PLEASE BUILD A NEW ONE WITH A DRIVE THRU. The community needs you. We will all come and help build it. Please. Don't leave us.

The lady and I are definitely taco shop connoisseurs, so we can be very discerning from place to…read moreplace. Most know that one taco shop normally does not excel in every single thing on their menu. And we have our favorite spots for certain menu items no doubt about that. Over the years staying at the nearby Harrah's resort, I have been sent to this taco shop several times. Never had anything but great burritos, plates, and friendly service from here! The chorizo plate is my personal favorite but honestly I really haven't found anything we didn't like. I feel like we have tried a good cross-section of the menu, breakfast, rolled tacos, asada and more. It has all been very well prepared, good portions and great bang for the buck. I have them at 4.5 stars overall for the 6-10 times visited, which I'll round up to 5. No other taco shops around nearby to compare them to, but they have been very good to us. By the way, we've also been to the other two locations nearby in Valley center and they're exactly the same, just as awesome!