City Tacos
Taco restaurant · San Diego
3028 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Highlights
Artisan tacos with unique flavors like strawberry fish & scallops
Artisan tacos with unique flavors like strawberry fish & scallops
"Taco Tuesdays are wallet-friendly at this taqueria, where nearly all of the tacos are under $5. Founded by Mexico City native Gerry Torres, City Tacos opened its first neighborhood shop 10 years ago in North Park before branching out to seven additional locations, including the recent OB Playground in Ocean Beach. Traditional tacos include pollo asado and slow-cooked pork carnitas while house favorites range from the Mexicali with Angus steak, poblano peppers, and mashed potatoes dressed with crema fresca to the Scallop Dreams — scallops flambéed with a pepper cream and crowned with Mexican squash. On Tuesdays, all food is 10 percent off and Mexican beer is priced at $2.50 in all locations, and at the OB Playground, Mexican tap beer goes on sale for $5.50." - Roxana Becerril
"While many opt for the borrego or Mexicali tacos, the pescado and Veracruzano tacos should be on any diner’s radar for their next visit to City Tacos. The first places a golden fried strip of mahi mahi alongside the usual toppings and an unexpected zig-zag of habanero and strawberry sauce, while the Veracruzano takes inspiration from its port namesake — tossing a filet in sautéed olives and garlic. Grab a paleta after to complete the picture." - Candice Woo
"City Tacos is one of the best and most reliable places for a round of tacos in San Diego. You’ll find tacos inspired by Mexico’s regional specialties, like the achiote-tinged cochinita pibil or a veracruzana fish taco topped with the classic medley of tomato, onion, garlic, and capers. Finish off with a round of churros. While they have multiple locations, this one is just a stone’s throw from the light-up North Park sign and there are a ton of bars, a bookstore, and plant shops around the corner to check out after eating." - ligaya malones
"City Tacos is one of the best and most reliable places for a round of tacos in San Diego. While they have multiple locations, the North Park spot is nice and central, with lots of bars and shops around to check out afterward. You can choose from fish, meat, and a bunch of vegetarian options, or go for a packed combo steak and shrimp surf and turf taco. At some locations, you’ll find regional specials like achiote-tinged cochinita pibil or a veracruzana fish taco topped with the classic medley of tomato, onion, garlic, and capers. Finish off with a round of churros." - Ligaya Malones
"City Tacos is one of the best and most reliable places for a round of tacos in San Diego. You’ll find tacos inspired by Mexico’s regional specialties, like the achiote-tinged cochinita pibil or a veracruzana fish taco topped with the classic medley of tomato, onion, garlic, and capers. Finish off with a round of churros. While they have multiple locations, this one is just a stone’s throw from the light-up North Park sign and there are a ton of bars, a bookstore, and plant shops around the corner to check out after eating." - Ligaya Malones
