Your Taco Connect

(249 reviews)

2.7 mi

Hands down the best tacos I have had in San Diego. I was actually blown away by this place. I have…read moredriven past it countless times and was always intrigued by the cute mascot and the outside decorations, but I was also confused why there was almost never anyone inside eating or grabbing food. The parking lot looked exactly how it always does. Barely any cars and no one inside when we arrived. There is plenty of seating though with booths inside and some outdoor seating as well. The menu is posted above the register and has a ton of options that all sounded really good. They also have bottled aguas frescas like horchata and jamaica. Another reviewer mentioned they are house made. They also offer canned sodas, bottled drinks, and juices. I ordered three tacos: the New York steak taco (their version of carne asada), a cabeza taco, and a carnitas taco. My husband ordered the flour quesadilla with asada and two al pastor tacos. There is a salsa bar with hot sauce, red salsa, limes, radishes, grilled onions, and grilled peppers. My favorite thing there was the grilled onions. They were a little cold so I'm assuming they had been sitting there for a while, but they were still so good. Our food was brought out to our table. Service was pretty neutral. Nothing amazing but everything was smooth. I asked for no salsa on my tacos because the employee mentioned the same salsas were already at the salsa bar so I could add what I wanted myself. When the tacos came out they looked incredible and smelled even better. The New York steak taco was a thin slice of steak laid on the tortilla topped with guacamole, onions, cilantro, and beans. My husband got the quesadilla version of this and it was honestly amazing. The cheese was that perfect melty quesadilla cheese. I have never had beans on an asada taco before but it added such a nice touch of flavor and saltiness. The steak itself was sliced thin enough where every bite was tender and full of that rich beefy flavor. The al pastor taco really stood out too. Unlike a lot of places that use ground pork with seasoning, this tasted like real al pastor. The pork was juicy in the middle with a crisp exterior that made every bite really satisfying. The cabeza taco is what really sold me though. It was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. You can tell it was cooked slowly. The carnitas taco was different from what I'm used to but in the best way. Instead of shredded pork it was large chunks of carnitas. It was juicy, flavorful, and made me rethink how carnitas tacos should be done. Every bite kept confirming the same thought in my head that this might be the best taco spot I've tried in San Diego. I still have a lot more places to explore around the city but this place definitely set the bar really high.

First time try this place place and probably last…read morelast We ordered Adovada burrito and 2 carne asada burritos paid $56 Very little meat with a lot of beans and LETTUCE ( that's right they put beans and lettuce in burritos

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El Culichi

4.6

(85 reviews)

1.5 mi

Some of the best birria in San Diego! Also wonderful customer service. I will be back!!read more

We were looking for a good Mexican spot while in El Cajon, and El Culichi looked…read moretempting--particularly as they have Sinaloan style chilorio on the menu. Chilorio is slow-simmered pork, shredded, fried in lard, and simmered in a sauce of chilis and spices. I've not found this dish anywhere north of the border and couldn't wait. I wasn't dissapointed. The chilorio was savory with deep flavors of chilis and spices. It's available as an omlette, but also as a side on its own, served in pan with a warm stack of very good corn or flour tortillas (or a mix of the two). In addition, we tried their birria de chivo (goat stew), also made in the Sinaloan tradition, with different chilis than the original Jalisco version and very cumin/cinnamon forward. Totally delicious. And totally affordable, at inexpensive-moderate menu pricing. The spot is charming, welcoming on the outside, tidy and clean on the inside, and run by a friendly family--who are happy to educate guests on their very special menu. I'd consider this a destination restaurant. Worth the trip from anywhere in San Diego County.

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The Burrito City

The Poblano Burrito is honestly one of the best burrito I've had in San Diego. I literally drove…read morefrom LA just to eat this delicious burrito. It has such amazing flavors, and honestly so huge. I love it :) I highly recommend it.

Love getting breakfast burritos here. So fresh and filling. Great salsa bar. Friendly staff and…read morethey just recently expanded seating into a larger suite.

Burrito California + chipotle sauce

New Dinning Area

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Chicken Bowl with Chipotle Sauce on the side.

Taco Azul

The Smoked Tuna Blue taco was fantastic! So were the California burritos! Would definitely…read morerecommend this restaurant!!

I live up the road from Taco Azul,and a couple years ago,I took my friend out to lunch for some…read moreblue fish tacos,and I've been hooked since.Very fresh and delicious. I get take out from here quite often. Recommend

Carne Asada Blue Taco

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Garcia's Puebla Mercado

The International tamales were the best I've had. Very good size portions of meat inside. Also, the…read morecustomer service was very friendly. I will definitely be returning!

Best tamales in all of El Cajon and San Diego County! Highly recommend checking them out! We got…read morethe salsa verde chicken (green salsa), pineapple, beef with red salsa, and some rice puddings. Emilio was super helpful and friendly, I'll definitely be coming back here when I have my tamale cravings! Tip: when you take them home microwave them in the corn husk to keep them moist

They have ready-to-grab tamales in the refrigerator but the ladies just made these and grabbed fresh ones from the back.

Tamales

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664 TJ Birrieria

4.2

(29 reviews)

2.9 mi

This menudo is so good! The service was good the place is clean my go to spot for menudo fore sure.read more

There was plastic inside the menudo. So now you can tell the place isn't even authentic. They buy…read morepackaged food and resale it at an expensive price. Meaning that their soup is not theirs. It tasted disgusting. When I say this had john and sally written all over it and no Jose and Maria. No im not racist.... anyone can tell the difference. On top of that, why ask for special instructions if you're not going to follow through? Very disappointed.

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Bad Hombres Good Mexican Food

Went golfing at Carlton Oaks and found this place nearby. Lots of people ordering food inside and…read moreat the drive-thru. Mexican restaurant run by non-Mexicans with tasty and generous amounts of Mexican food. We shared the nachos carne asada with half no cheese because of my dairy free son. Lotso food and tasty meat. Chips stayed crunchy all the way to the bottom. Also had the machaca burrito and taquitos. Yummy. Great service. Friendly and very accommodating! Plenty of inside table seating. Glad they have a self-serve soda fountain. Next time we're in Santee, we'll be back.

One of the busiest mexican food shops is see is Santee. Love that they have a huge parking lot with…read morea drive thru as well. Their horchata is creamy, sweet, and super refreshing with the perfect amount of cinnamon. The carne asada fries was lacking a little bit of flavor but the fries were still crispy with all the sauce on top. We try their two different hot sauce the red and green and none of them really had a good flavor or kick to it. Dimly lit restaurant with clean bathrooms. Service was super fast. We were in and out in less than 10 minutes even though there was a lot of people in line.

Surf and turf fries, and tacos

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Surf and Turf Fries

Tavo’s Tacos N Beer

4.5

(8 reviews)

3.3 mi

Tavo's has recently taken over "Pinchas Tortas." They offer as their namesake goes a variety of…read moretacos and beers, but also mix of Mexican fair such as tortas, quesadillas, burritos, rolled tacos, combination plates, and breakfast! For my fist visit, I had a trio of taco de adobada or marinated pork and a side of rice. The tacos were good, and I appreciated the fact that they included guacamole, and also came with chopped white onion and cilantro. The pork meat was tasty but could of been a little more tender. Also, I would suggest they put on a finer chop to the white onions so that one does not get a strong sense of onions. They put a very good amount of meat and guacamole which is always a very good thing. The rice was very good. It offered that good Mexican rice flavor and a loose consistency. They offer a salsa bar, but with only two salsas at the moment. I hoping they add that ever so delicious avocado salsa soon! Service was friendly and welcoming.

Good food, great Mexican flavor, the service good and the ambience in the place good too because…read morethey have spacious tables with chair with tv for have a moment of relax eating.

Adobada Street Tacos and Rice

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Salsa Bar

Mr.Birria

food so delicious great service by lucy love the ambience very clean and nice place to take your…read morefamily and friends

We came here yesterday because of all the 4.5-star Yelp reviews, and I can honestly say they were…read moreabsolutely deserved. This place completely lived up to the hype! The birria was incredibly delicious--full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The restaurant was clean, the service was outstanding, and Jose made our experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely took great care of us. We enjoyed it so much that we're actually coming back again today! If you're looking for amazing birria and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Mr. Birria. We'll definitely be back again and again!

Carne Asada Fries - San Diego style with cheese, pico & crema

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Cheesy Birria Melt - dipped and loaded

Yogurt Mill

Well, where do i start, 9:04 sharp thursday night, when did i get my froyo? 10:46. After being cut…read morein line by a bunch of mongrels pups who ordered 5 larges each. 2.50$ per topping, i suppose so but you better believe it should be on the top middle and bottom as advertised. It wasn't. A fully body massage is needed for my whole crew, after the wait, 2.50$ for each topping and no foot rub is ludicrous. Peanut butter flavor is superbly creamy. Parking is mediocre. What's said is said.

The long line means go ahead and treat yourself to a big one!…read more We went on a Sunday around 3:00pm, over a holiday weekend with a cool Free Toppings deal for Veterans & Active Duty Military. We waited about 45 minutes but we can assume it's probably less crowded during the week. As first time visitors, it takes so long because the staff is really nice and they let you try samples of their rotating daily flavors before you decide. I opted for a basic mix of vanilla & chocolate in the Junior size, with sprinkles and Reese's PB cup crumbs. Super awesome that they fill 3 layers of the toppings so you get a little something each time. It does freeze pretty well so if you don't eat it all it can last you a few days. A little bit of parking out front in the shopping area. No shade while you wait but others brought umbrellas. Lots of seats inside too. There was a bathroom but it was located in their staff area and you needed to be let in.

Cheesecake & blueberry pomegranate yogurt with yogurt chips and turtles, peanut butter & vanilla yogurt with snickers and yogurt chips

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Juice Time & Papa Kanafa

maryam is a very kind employe served me very kindly i would come back more than once and i wish to…read morecome alot

LOVEEE THIS PLACE Don't skip it! A gem of La Mesa…read more They have ice cream, dinner and snacks. A popular place for a reason.

Dubai strawberries chocolate Dubai Waffle Ice Cream

Crispy Lotus

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Sultan Baklava El Cajon

After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!

A variety of baklava- really good!

Pistachio latte

Turkish coffee and chai

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Living Room Coffee House RSD

This restaurant is a hidden gem! The drink menu is unlike anything I've seen--so many unique and…read morecreative options that made it hard to choose. The food was just as impressive, with a diverse menu that has something for everyone. The Brussels sprouts were hands down the best I've ever had--perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and a must-order. Every dish tasted fresh and high quality, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the food. If you're looking for a place with amazing flavors, creative drinks, and a menu that stands out, I highly recommend checking this place out!

The best wrap. I was in between the panini and wrap and decided on less bread. Best part they use…read morethe panini press on the wrap, making the tortilla a little crispy. Perfecto and I'm not typically ordering the buffalo but this was perfectly spicy. pepperonis and jalapeños. Bam? I ate it so fast I forgot to take a pic. Oops The chicken apple salad was very fresh and ripe green apples.

Pesto Chicken Pasta - very good

To go order

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Calamari - very good

Funky Fries and Burgers

the buffalo mac n cheese fries and chicken fries are so buss, they were destroyed and satisfied my…read morebuffalo sauce cravings, i'm so stuffed you could roll me home

5 stars! Funky's is a little gem in El Cajon that I'm so glad I found…read more Stopped by for lunch and walked away impressed -- the staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in, and despite the spot being busy, service was quick and efficient. Plenty of parking available too, which made the whole visit easy. I went with the double patty smash burger topped with aioli, and it did not disappoint -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. You could tell the beef was good quality and the smash technique gave it that perfect crispy edge. The vibe inside is laid-back with sports playing on the TVs, which made for a nice casual lunch spot. Will definitely be coming back to try more off the menu!"

The shake was served exactly how advertised and pictures. You will not be disappointed

Lots of beer on tap

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Beers on tap

la michoacana elite

I enjoyed a nice creamy coconut ice cream from this Mexican themed ice cream shop. It was very…read moregood, but a little sweeter than I would have liked for a coconut ice cream. It was still very tasty though. It cost $4.99 for a small cup. In addition to the variety of Mexican inspired ice cream flavors, they offer agua frescas, churros, paletas, snacks, and raspados or chaved nice. The hospitality was very friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking and a modest amount of inside seating. Good ice cream.

It's always so hard to pick one thing when everything is new and foreign. We opted for mangonada…read moreand strawberry agua Fresca with strawberry and cream ice cream. It was 10/10. Service was very patient considering it took time for us decide. This is our newest fav fruteria. No lines, lots of options and tasty treats.

Coconut Ice Cream

Crepes

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The Habibi Sweets

Family-owned & operated

Free WiFi

Beautiful customer service I love their sweets I love the cake I love the everything they have is…read moreperfect I like the design of the store 10/10 overall

I haven't heard comments nor have I been there Will put it…read morethe to try list for sure Easy to find off the main drag in El Cajon A few of the employees at La Vida say their deserts are delicious

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Eric

1 year ago

The owner, Mark does not know how to run a proper business. While working with my fiancé and myself to cater our wedding, he "mistakenly" emailed my fiancé from his personal email calling her a "s**t". He called and immediately apologized. Obviously we don't want a vendor at our wedding who speaks to women that way, so we asked for our deposit back and his response was to "take him to court". Not sure if his food or good or whatever but if you're okay with a scumbag talking about women that way providing food for a wedding then go ahead and book him. My fiancé will post a review with screenshots of his email. read more

Brenda M.

1 year ago

He's super disrespectful, I will contact BBB as well, someone like mark shouldn't work with or around people. He has threatened me and my sister of harassment , defamation.Looks like he hasn't changed! Read reviews on his Facebook and looks like he's got a reputation of speaking to females in a disrespectful way. All I wanted was answers on why he went back on his word! Plus his food is not good at all, I should of just kept my original contract with the previous company because at least I know his food was good! read more

Sylvia P.

3 years ago

I had this Taco Company cater my daughter's sweet 16 there are professional sanitary very clean had everything set up for me that I didn't have to do anything for my guest they had it all under control the food was delicious and even when it was time to close down they set everything up for me nicely for my guess who arrived late and had everything good I recommend 10 out of 10 and the staff was wonderful and very nice read more

Steven M.

4 years ago

Affordable, great communication, prompt and delicious. Mark was great to work with, very strait forward about everything and he even accommodated last minute changes to the menu. He fed 40 people for an event at our company and I heard no complaints about the Tacos. i would hire him again for sure. read more

Brandi M.

9 years ago

Mark is sexist and rude and if you have an opinion that differs from his, he will attack your family and say inappropriate and unprofessional things to spite you. read more

Shawnta L.

3 years ago

They food was absolutely amazing! Very friendly! Awesome set up, provided everything you will ever need! On time and ready for your party . Would recommend. read more

A B.

5 years ago

Very bad experience.the owner is rude and the service is bad ... this business is run by a Dabbler, money down the drain... Never Again read more

Libier G.

1 year ago

Scammer Don't book with them. Scammed a friend and proceeded to disrespect her when he was in the wrong read more

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