City Tacos

Really good tacos, with options for traditional or something unique! Perfect spot to stop in before a game at Petco Park! It was somewhat busy when we arrived but we ordered and served within 20-25 minutes of arriving.

City Tacos was absolutely amazing. I used to live in San Diego and I was in town for a convention so I definitely had to find some San Diego tacos that would make the trip. City Tacos definitely understood the assignment. I had the Pescado, the Quesibirria, and I forgot what the third was but it was equally as amazing. I wish I had time to visit City Tacos at least one more time while I was in town. I look forward to future trips and City Tacos will definitely be a stop. 🌮 🌮 🌮

Great tacos across the board. Fast and friendly service. Good recipes and food quality. They have some unique recipes, as well as your usual taco favs. What more could you ask for. Only issue was the kids “queso taco” I thought it would be more cheesy and come like a half quesadilla, it was more like a taco on flour tortilla, with minimal cheese. (That and they were tapped on my preferred beer).

High quality tacos, would recommend the crunch shrimp taco. Staff always very friendly, great food. Consistent, come here often.

the tacos were very delicious. I went to another restaurant at first and paid 13 dollars for one beer, and they only served brunch. I saw this place on google maps, ordered 2 tacos and two micheladas. I need to come back soon, i enjoyed everything very much.

This is an amazing hole in the wall. They have a great variety of tacos. I hope we can get back there this week to try the churros!

Good spot for tacos right next to the ballpark. More new style tacos than traditional street tacos, playing with flavors and fillings. Some are way better than others. Highly recommend the fish taco, birria, and carnitas. Skip the scallop and salmon they were not good. Save room for their churros as well they are made fresh to order and really good.

DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend the Mexicali taco!! Everything from the tortilla to the beef was incredible. The chips and salsa come with 5 different types of salsa. Took about 10-15 mins to get the tacos. We got there around 2pm and got a seat right away. I'm definitely coming back for more tacos during my vacation here.

"City Tacos -- These Tacos Are So Good, I Considered Appointing One to the Cabinet!" Okay folks -- listen up. I've had tacos. The best tacos. Tremendous tacos. But when I visited City Tacos, I said to myself, "Donald, this could be the taco that changes the game." And guess what? IT DID. Total flavor landslide. Even the tortilla was polling at 98%. Let me tell you, these aren't your sleepy little drive-thru tacos, okay? No, no, no. These are gourmet. Classy. Bold. They come out looking like they just walked the red carpet in Tijuana. Instagram-ready. You could frame them and hang them at the Met -- but I ate them instead, because I'm not a fool. I ordered the birria taco, and folks... I almost called the Pentagon because that flavor was a full-blown attack on my taste buds. So juicy, so cheesy -- it was practically giving a campaign speech inside my mouth. The surf & turf taco? Surf's up, baby. Shrimp and steak together in perfect harmony -- it's like NAFTA but actually working. Incredible partnership. Better chemistry than half of Congress. The staff? Very friendly. Very fast. I ordered, blinked, and BAM -- the tacos were there, hotter than the Arizona border in July. And they smiled the whole time. Some say they were starstruck -- I say they're just great Americans (or great taco citizens, depending on jurisdiction). Atmosphere? Cool. Casual. The kind of place where you can talk trade policy while pounding down al pastor. Amazing salsa bar -- and you know I love options. I tried one so spicy it almost triggered the nuclear football. Tremendous! Final thoughts? City Tacos is a winner. A true champion of tortillas. If tacos could vote, they'd vote for City Tacos -- and probably me, too. It's the best use of a Tuesday since Election Night 2016. -- Donald J. "El Presidente del Sabor" Trump

THE BIG: Located in downtown San Diego, right next to Petco park. You could miss this spot because it doesn't have big windows and is actually located a staircase up from ground level. Limited street parking. Parking garages nearby. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here for lunch on a Tuesday and there was a lunch rush but not too bad (3 ppl in front of me). Interior is a traditional sports bar vibe with plenty of space to eat. I ordered the Pescado, scallop dreams, camaron enchilado, and friars fish tacos. My favorite was the camaron enchilado and the friars fish tacos. They had really good flavors. My least favorite was the scallop dreams. Essentially it was just butter and scallops on a corn tortilla. I'll pass on that next time. THE FINAL BAMBOO: For four tacos, the damage done was around $25. Pricey for tacos but they were delicious. I'd come back to try some more of their specialty tacos.

Perfect spot to grab some tacos before a padres game if you don't want to break the bank! Can't go wrong here. There's something on the menu for everyone. Classic fish taco is fantastic. Surf and turf is amazing. Nothing bad to say. Spot is somewhat small but still has adequate seating and the line moves fast.

Super convenient if you need a fast meal before or after something at Petco. It's not far away, easy walking distance. I like that they have tons of options, and the monthly special taco as well. I like tons of toppings on my tacos, and sometimes they do unusual ingredients. This time I had my usual surf & turf, and I also tried the November special taco. The Golden Chicken had a panko chicken strip on mashed sweet potato with a fruit salsa and lime aioli. It was really good, and almost their version of Thanksgiving dinner in a taco, lol. Definitely try it if you're nearby, it's a fairly economical option in a sea of the pricier places.

Easily the best Tacos I've had while in San Diego. They have a bunch of vegetarian options, but the the Papas con Rajas were my highlight. It's a quick, clean, fun, and most importantly delicious spot

Honestly, I had heard about city tacos for quite a while. I finally had a chance to go. And I have to say the food is really good!. Probably some of the best tacos i've ever had. I like this yellowish salsa that they give you. It's not spicy but i could say it has a tang to it. So if you don't like spicy, this is definitely something you could put on the tacos. I noticed it was really good on the chicken tacos. Overall the food is very good. Amazing prices on the tacos. Place was clean. The staff was really nice. I will be back!

Some of the best tacos I've ever had! And the place is so relaxing. Staff is top notch and totally OB vibe. Dog friendly too. Can't wait to go back. They're fish tacos are delicious

We've had City Tacos in IB and OB and absolutely love them both. This was our first time visiting the downtown location. Located literally next door to Petco Park. Unfortunately we had a pretty bad experience and it wasn't the food. We walked in a few hours after the Padres home opener, we wanted to watch the end of the Aztecs Sweet 16 game. We went to the counter and placed our order. We were given a number and found a table in the small dining room. A few minutes into our wait these four guys walked in. Well, three walked in, the fourth they basically carried in. He was drunk off his ass. F*cked up. Not young 20-something partiers, but grandpa aged men. Old enough to know better. They sat at a table next to us and drunk guy just hung his head forward and rested it on the table. The other three went to the counter and ordered a bunch of food. When their first round of tacos arrived one buddy shoved a taco under drunk guy's face. That was more than he could handle. His head fell back and he started to hurl. An alert female diner jumped up and grabbed a Pepsi cup from the counter and shoved it at the guy so he could puke into that. That was it for us. I went to the counter and asked that our food be packaged to go. Appetites ruined, we just took it back to the room and put it in the fridge. WTF! Don't take your drunk ass friend to a crowded dining room. Let him deliver his street pizza behind a dumpster. WTF City Tacos! You reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. You know better than to serve this guy. Everybody in that dining room knew exactly what was going to happen, and it happened. He should not have been allowed entry. 2 stars only because the beans were great the next day. The tacos were a total loss.

Fabulous tacos, lots of choices, and great location right on the side of Petco Park. Service is fast and friendly, prices are right, quality exceeded my expectations.

Best tacos in town. Argue with me! lol. Hands down. Modelo Negra, 2 Salmon tacos and 2 fried Bass tacos, guac and chips. Thee hot sauces included.

I tried the carnitas, SD carne asada, and portobello tacos. I also came here a second time and ordered tacos to go. I ordered the carnitas, quesabirria, and pescado tacos. My personal favorite taco that I've tried so far is the pescado -- the perfect fish taco! Tip: You get 10% off your order if you come on Tuesday for Taco Tuesday.

Awesome tacos right next to petco park. Highly recommend if looking for a quick bite before going to ball game

City Tacos is a casual taco joint with so much variety of tacos. Love the creative flavors. We tried different meats with variations of chorizo, carnitas, beef, and fish. Shank you tacos was my favorite with slow cooked beef shanks. The meats was so moist and flavorful. Topped off with some good ol asadero cheese. Love it. With this location being in downtown, parking was tough. But definitely a place worth hunting parking for IMO. Free parking of course lol.

The service was okay. We had never been before and mentioned that to the cashier. We also asked if we could get the tacos without we at tortillas. The answer was yes. The tacos could be wrapped in Cheese. So that was good. We ordered our food and the tacos came out in wheat tortillas. The order must have been miss understood. It took a long time to get the tacos remaid. The guacamole was thin and acidic.

The tacos are amazing! If you're going to Petco Park, you gotta try these tacos. Friendly service, great atmosphere and delicious beer.

The tacos are amazing! Service is quick and there are some outside tables if you want to eat outside.

Came here after the Peter Seidler celebration of life at Petco Park and LOVED every minute. The atmosphere is fast-casual, and you can tell by the service they are used to feeding the hungry masses before, during and after events at Petco. Our server Bryan T was super attentive- we posted up at the bar, and he made sure we had cold beer and delicious food. I asked for his recs because we have had AMAZING food at TJ tacos, and we know they're siblings/rivals. His recs to my husband and I were beyond! We ordered the chips and guacamole (this guac was the best I've had outside of our kitchen, so much avocado goodness!) I ordered the camarón enchilado, Shank You taco, and the Tacos Dorados con Chorizo y Papas. Hubs had the Pescado, Chorizo Asado and Cochinita Pibil. We cleaned our plates to the best of our ability - and only needed a snack at dinner time. Each of these tacos is thoughtfully made- generous portions for each taco. Meat was well marinated, and all of the suggestions Bryan made were our top favorites. This is the kind of place you should visit hungry, and with people who like to share food so you can all enjoy small bites of the delicious food served here. We loved our visit, the only thing I would change is not accepting the trash bag (which I asked for as a joke) when we were faced with a downpour outside. 5/5, would visit again!

Right next to the stadium the convenience was perfect. So if convenience is what you need then grab a couple of tacos and you are on your way to enjoy the festivities at Petco Park. We were also lthere king for great tacos and guacamole. The food was flavorless. We found ourselves getting more salsa to add to our food because it was bland. Also, knowing that a concert is happening right next door, adding more staff would have been helpful. The line was extremely long. Don't plan on eating there since it's a very small place with very few tables and chairs. Most took their tacos outside and ate in the curb.

There are some decent tacos on the menu, but some are fairly hit or miss. I've got a corporate card for this trip so I try a bunch of different ones. The interior has a cozy sporty decor and has plenty of seats. Looks like a cool place to hangout. Also they serve beers o tap and have a bar area to sit at. The worker was super nice. It was fairly empty when I went though. The tacos come with free green and red salsa. There are a few TVs to watch sports. Seafood Tacos: My coworker from SD suggested the shrimp tacos, claiming it's the best in the city. I love shrimp tacos and also went for the scallops as I love seared scallops. Also got homestyle mahi taco. All 3 of these were really fishy. Didn't seem right. The mahi was really tough, extremely over cooked, and can't really tell if it's fresh. Seafood Burrito (Cocito Californiano) with Shrimp: Not sure why but the shrimp in this burrito was really good, unlike the ones in the tacos. Not sure if it's a combination of flavours or a different batch of shrimp. This is something I would get again. Other tacos (both regular and homestyle): The carne asada was good, but not as good as gordos. The other 2 homestyle tacos were also really good and loaded with a ton of meat. Overall, I'd come back for the 2 meat homestyle tacos and the shrimp burrito! Not so much anything else though. Would also be down to come by for a beer.

This is a great place for quick, fresh ingredient tacos! The person working there was very nice and provided additional salsa when asked. I enjoyed the music playing in the background and the bright decorations throughout the restaurant. I ordered the Scallop Dreams and Caribbean Salmon tacos. The seafood was cooked perfectly for each, the various salsas paired well, and there was the perfect amount of cotija cheese added. I highly recommend the December Caribbean Salmon taco! It was an extremely generous portion of salmon.

Came in during a slow period, around 2pm on a Sat. Clean and empty with fun music playing and sports on their TV's. Ordered the Shank You and Carnitas tacos and Elote. I chose this place over another purely for the Elote! It did not disappoint, and was the best item of the 3. The tacos were good, but the meat on both was kind of bland. This really surprised me with the Shank You taco. I used the salsas given with the tacos for more flavor, and they did give nice flavor, but little heat. If they pump up the flavor I'd return for 5 stars.

CARNITAS TACOS. These are delicious, especially paired with the yellow sauce (presumably pineapple-based). This restaurant is also conveniently located right next to the Gaslamp entrance of Petco park. Service is quick and will definitely visit again when in the area.

They've got some interesting tacos here. I tried the pescado and the scallop dreams. The pescado came with two slices of strawberry. I picked them off and ate them separately. Apart from that it was a delicious taco. The scallop dreams was disappointing. It had a tiny portion of mushy scallops and was somewhat bland. I ended up using a lot of salsa with it. Would have been nice if they could sear the scallops a bit. The salsas are pretty good. Beware, the red salsa has some good heat. Might come back and try some of their other tacos.

The best place to stop by for a quick bite to eat before heading to a padres game. The service is great, friendly, quick and easy. I love getting the carnitas tacos! There is plenty of sitting inside and on their outside patio. Everything is clean! Have gone several times and will continue to have this be my go to before Padre games!

There are so many great taco shops in San Diego. But this one is conveniently located by Petco Park if you happen to be there for an event. We came on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet. The menu focuses on tacos of course and they even have a few vegetarian options. We ordered food to-go and everything was delicious. You can't go wrong with the Surf and Turf ($5.50) because you get the best of both worlds with grilled steak and shrimp. The Scallop Dreams ($5.95) is a unique and tasty taco with flambéed scallops. It could've used more scallops but it was still enjoyable. My least favorite was the Pescado ($4.50). The fried Mahi Mahi was small and a bit fishy. For sides, the Elote Asado ($4.45) is a must. It's a corn on the cob smothered in a lime aioli and cotija cheese. Just get it! The Quesadillas ($3.50 for 2) are really just basic mini cheese quesadillas but for some reason they're also really good. The tacos are pricier than your average taco but you can taste the quality. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for more tacos and elote when I'm in the area. They also have other locations throughout San Diego.

I'm very sad to be giving this place a lower rating, but they are not as good as they used to be. The last 3 times I've been here, it has been disappointing. This most recent time I went, the taco fillings were literally ALL COLD!! They didn't even bother to heat the meat. Very disappointing and I would rather go to the north park location instead.

This place is just ok. Came in on a Saturday late afternoon. Not busy at all, but I still felt kinda like I was bothering walking into the shop. Asked for a michelada and they said they weren't making them. Ordered the tacos dorados (papa con raja) and they were good. The pico didn't taste bad, but didn't taste fresh. The green salsas are REALLY GOOD. Also had a carne asada taco. Weirdly it was not that flavorful. The place is clean... the smell of cleaner kinda over powers the place a little bit too much. Don't think I'll be back.

Amazing tacos and great location. The staff was great and they were all so kind. The vibes were fun and chill. I would definitely come here again.

Came in for a Sunday lunch. Service was quick. Tacos had good flavor but the star -- chips and salsa. Great prices. Would come again!

Have been to the North Park location many times, but this was the first time here. Papa con Rajas - Yummy and crunchy. If you like potato tacos then these will hit the spot! Shank You Taco - Just so flavorful! Tender meat which was perfectly spiced. One of the best tacos ive eaten. Chorizo Asado - A different chorizo taco. Wasnt as oily as ones you get elsewhere and it was really good.

This place has been on my list to try for years. Finally had an opportunity to try 3 of their tacos. I got the mexicali, Cameron enchilado, and shank you. The mexicali and Cameron enchilado were so delicious. I wish I could eat more of them. The shank you was okay to me, didn't stand out compared to the other two. Also got 2 sauces, green one was less spicy than the red. Service was quick as we were the only ones there. A padres game was going on so most ppl in the area were attending the game. Would love to come back again and try these tacos: Chile relleno, chorizo and pescado.

I liked that they have an online ordering option that they bring your food to the car. Parking is difficult around there so it makes it much easier. The food was great; especially the shrimp tacos.

The scallop tacos were better than I expected. It's super easy to overcook scallops so I was pleasantly surprised that they were cooked well. My main issue was that the scallop to tortilla ratio was a bit off. It looked a bit bare with only 3 scallops. I also got the battered fish taco. Overall, it was ok. It needed a little flavor, maybe some extra salsa on the side. (And idk why there was a singular strawberry on there)

Went here with coworkers and I would say the tacos slapped! For real! I personally got the chorizo asado, scallops taco, and the camaron enchilada--best one for me by the way. My coworkers also mentioned that these tacos were the best they had or top tier! Highly recommend the food here! The service was quite slow but the food definitely made up for it! Ambiance was fine I just was waiting for the tacos because I was super hungry so maybe I didn't notice it too much!

Great tacos. Love the chill vibe. I also like the homemade horchata. This place is right next to the Legend condominiums.

Hidden little spot next to the ballpark. Some tables inside and a clean bathroom. I was watching some of the tacos coming out and they looked really small and not much toppings. I was not impressed with the tacos at all and decided to take a chance with this burrito thing they have on the menu. It's called the Cocito Califoriano. It had a spinach wrap cheese crusted outside and tasty stuff on the inside. The taste was great, but your hands got a bit greasy. Not sure why they can not have the grilled cheese on the inside, still a delicious burrito. Service was semi friendly. Also request what salsa you would like with your meal, otherwise they give you a bunch of salsa you don't need or want and end up throwing it away. Enjoy the burrito at the taco place. SMH

In town to watch the Dodgers/Padres game and decided to try this place right next to the stadium. Came with the family so we ordered several items. My wife tried the quesabirria and papa con chorizo. Both were good and tasty. I ordered the chorizo asado and SD carne and they were definitely the best ones we tried. The chorizo was pretty greasy but that's expected with chorizo. The SD carne was amazing, very well made and the meat was delicious and soft. My son ordered two quesitacos and the meat was also very soft and flavorful. The service was fast and friendly. I was a little taken aback by how small the place is but it's a perfect location to grab a bite and some beers before a game. Looking forward to trying some different tacos next time.

Taqueria right next to the ball park. Dude behind the counter was very friendly and helpful with the menu which has some very unique items. We were there when there wasnt an event at the ballpark so it was not busy at all. Tacos were very delicious and i liked the choice of sauces.

Super extensive taco menu and not too badly priced for being next to the stadium. The worker was friendly and food was okay. Chips aren't included and are $2.25 extra. I came for the fish taco but wasn't super impressed, the piece of fish I had was not super tender or flaky. The carne asada taco was the best and I could've eaten 3 of those. The worker almost forgot my chips that I had paid for. Variety of Stubborn soda flavors to choose from. Both indoor and outdoor seating but no one goes outside to clean the tables off so we had to opt for indoor.

City Tacos located by the Ballpark has the tastiest and delicious tacos in all of downtown SD!! Majority of the tacos are unique with special ingredients that elevates your taco dining experience. They provide more than your average taco shop. They definitely have fun with the unique flavors for their tacos, just check out their menu. Juan the Manager is the Absolute Best and he is always personable and knows all of us regulars who work nearby and visit on a weekly basis. He's always on top of his game talking to other customers and running the entire restaurant. Bonus- they have $2.50 Mexican beers all day Tuesdays so that's fun! Def recommend eating at City Tacos when in Downtown San Diego!

Food: potato taco, fish taco and mushroom taco. The mushroom taco was terrible- the mushrooms weren't seasoned at all so they had no flavor whatsoever. Fish taco was just ok. The best one was the potato taco. Ambiance: small with a few tables and bar seating. Clean bathrooms. Location: this was downtown so we had to pay $10 for parking which stunk.

Ordered the Carnitas and the fish tacos for take out at the East Village location. Staff is always attentive and friendly. The order was ready when I arrived which was great and timely service. When I arrived home after a very short walk the tacos looked terrible and were incredibly soggy. I sent an email to City Tacos, instead of a social post to let them know their tacos really missed the mark and were a real disappointment. They never even responded. These tacos were a little pricey and not worth it. Won't be back for all these reasons.

The next thing you know, there's another City Tacos around the corner, but for good reason, because they do serve some tasty tacos and then some.. This newest location is on 7th ave right on the corner of Petco Park at the west side entrance. For lunch, I had the Mexicali, Surf & Turf, Potato & Rajas Tacos, and the side of Veggie Whole Beans. All the tacos were delicious. The Potatoes and Rajas was a new one for me and I loved it. The fried shells had a good crunch and chew, and the potato and poblano pepper mixture inside was tasty and offered a touch of heat. I the IPA cheese sauce underneath was great. The taco came with a very nice garnish of queso rayado, lettuce, and a guacamole sauce. The Mexicali taco came handsomely filled with Arrachera or skirt steak. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It comes on a house made flour tortilla and with griddled asadero cheese on it. I loved the sliced and grilled strips of poblano peppers on the taco. The Surf and Turf rocked! It came with that same tender and flavorful arrachera steak and with well seasoned, almost blackened, tender and succulent shrimp. The lime aioli and freshly sliced avocado worked perfectly with this taco. Good eats. The veggie beans were great. The pinto beans were cooked perfectly and came with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and grilled onions. You can never have these beans with Cotija cheese and Oaxaca cheese, which is exactly what these come with. It's a great side to have with your tacos. Adan, the gent at the counter was super upbeat and excited about their new location. He provided great service and makes a mean Strawberry and Pina agua fresca.

We live in Arizona but every time we come to San Diego we make sure to stop in for their amazing tacos. We've been to both the Imperial Beach location (inside Mike Huss Brewing) and the downtown SD location near Petco Park. They never disappoint. Yum! Now I know they're elote is just as amazing as the tacos and I'll make sure to order it each time we visit. Until next time City Tacos!

Walked in went to the counter for a few minutes watched the staff look at me standing there,no other patrons in the restaurant Went to a table continue to watch 2 staff members just watching me sit there for a few minutes,. Will never go back. Thank you city tacos for being the piece of s*** you are Will make sure I let all my friends and family know not to patronize your Restaurant

City Tacos is right next to the baseball stadium if you are going to go to a game and want to get something to eat before or after the game you should check it out. If you are planning to come here make sure you call your order an hour in advance. I ordered my food at the restaurant and I was told my food was going to be ready in twenty mins but it took more than an hour when I only ordered two tacos. After thirty minutes the waiter told me my order would be ready soon but it was still not ready I waited another thirty five to forty five minutes until my food was ready. The tacos was good I liked the tortilla, the avocado, and cheese. The meat was kinda dry and I just wished their was more avocado and cheese. Overall it was okay I may need to come back to try some of their other tacos.

Would recommend! Both tacos were packed and stuffed full. The crispy tortilla on the surf and turf was tasty and added a nice crunch. And the pescado was fried but not overly battered, still providing a nice fish taste. Yes, it had strawberries on it. It added a nice contrast to the spice/savory part of the taco. O

Wow! Great tacos , my husband had the carnitas and grilled chicken tacos he loved them , but mine wow, Camaron enchilado and portobello were delicious we also tried the potato tacos they were also amazing , super recommended when in San Diego .

A must have if you're waiting for the game, watching the game, or just hanging out near Petco. The food is delicious and comes out fast. Although the shop is small, you won't be surprised to see it filled with Padres fans.