El Puerto Street Tacos

Amazing fresh food. Birria was my favourite. Potato tacos good too. Don't believe the bad reviews. This place is worth it

Trying to find great food around Legoland since Tip Top Meats closed. This place is not it, $35 for 2, no thanks. It took about 15 minutes to be ready. 2 salsa options, mild is flavorless and no spice at all. And then spicy is very hot but again no flavor and is the consistency of guacamole so there is no adding it to the food as you go. 2 taco plate with rice and beans. 2 tiny tacos, 1 tortilla each. Most often 'street' tacos have 2 tortillas... The rice and beans were bland. The carne asada burrito had virtually no meat. It was stuffed with rice, beans , and guacamole. I had many bites with zero meat. Absolutely shameful as the name should mean every bite should have carne asada... The rolled tacos had minimal meat also, like a full bite on each end was just cooked tortilla and toppings. Lots and lots of lettuce to hide the minimal guacamole below. Then after you finish, I am not sure what to do with the tray and such. Some tables were sitting with the trash on the trays. There are many food places,do I return it to the place I ordered from, leave on the table? I eventually found a trash can and a shelf to leave the tray and baskets in a back corner. Just a very disorganized place that I doubt I'll return to. Just food, no drinks, grabbed subway an hour later. Just not worth it at all. Don't bother responding to me, I don't want anything other than quality food on my first visit.

Only thing authentic was the tortilla. Over priced and small portions... and the put pico de gallo on eventing, including the birra burritos...😱 its a tourist trap and don't believe the hype of other reviews... they are flat out wrong or have terrible taste. I've lived here 25 yrs and this is sad. What makes it even more disappointing is the disrespectful cashier who puts open verde containers in your togo order because you questioned the price. 2 burritos and 2 drinks, 50 bucks.

I got 2 birria tacos and I pastor tacos. 5$ each. I figured they would be a decent size tacos but they're not. Not much meat and hardly any onions/cilantro. And they request a tip for ordering my food and picking it up my self. 😆 I didn't tip. Not worth it.

If you like good authentic Mexican food, skip this place. This is located in the windmill food hall and it appealing to the population around it which doesn’t really consist of very many Mexicans so the flavors are bland and very flavorful. We ordered the Birria anchors and Al pastor quesadilla. The Birria nachos were underwhelming. The Birria meat was tender but just bland and so was the guacamole on it.. the Al pastor quesadilla didn’t have much flavor either and was super greasy and soggy. The tortilla on it wasn’t a good quality tortilla either. Just not worth it.

Absolutely delicious tacos! Handmade tortillas and salsas were so good and hot! We tried the eggs and chorizo taco and the machaca and egg taco. Must try. Also the pineapple and spinach agua fresca which was so refreshing

The tacos were delicious. But I strongly recommend the asada burrito. The owner is amazing she's originally from Oaxaca

Great to see vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. The vegan loaded potato burrito with the salsa was delicious and so flavorful. Quick wait time and ingredients were so fresh. Can’t wait to come back again.

Food is not very good. I ordered a California Burrito and it was just plain lousy. I also ordered an orchata drink and it did not taste anything like an orchard. It was soo bad that I returned the orchard. It was a lousy lunch.

This spot was awesome Before I get into the food I gotta talk about the hot sauce. I have a very high spice tolerance and this was HOT. I wish I could have brought a gallon back to Santa Monica The woman working was nice and did a great job with lots of customers I got a surf and turf burrito and it was delicious. The size was larger than expected and both the carne and shrimp tasted great. Props for having Topo Chico as well

So this would have had 4-stars, but unfortunately had to settle on a 3 for my first experience here. I came here wanting a Mexican chicken bowl and asked if they could accommodate and the person at the register was super nice and rung up a bowl with chicken, avocados, beans, etc...I also asked for a side of chips with queso. Well, when I got back - the chicken bowl had no chicken...and I got two of those so it was disappointing. No phone number to call and I wasn't going to drive back, but overall disappointing for them to forget the protein! The chips just had some shredded cheese on top, so not the liquidy queso I thought I was going to get, so overall while the bowl I did eat was healthy and vegan---it missed the mark on expectations!

I stopped by for breakfast and noticed they make their tortillas fresh on-site, which instantly won me over. We ordered the Machaca breakfast burrito ($11), which included shredded beef, eggs, cheese, onions, and bell peppers--though I asked for mine without the bell peppers. The burrito was a bit small for the price, but the quality made up for it. There was an impressive amount of beef, which was a nice surprise, especially since most breakfast burritos tend to be heavy on eggs and light on meat. The beef itself was tender and juicy, though I did wish it had a bit more flavor. The burrito comes with a choice of red or green salsa, with the green being the spicier option. Extra salsa will cost you 50 cents. There's plenty of seating available since the space is shared with other food hall vendors and it can get noisy during peak hours.

We stopped for a bite to eat on a Monday evening about 8:30pm. A little late but we had been on the road. We had the carne asada fries and they were great. The fries were crispy like I like them and over all flavorful. The salsa could be better but it was good. The gentleman that took our order was attentive and professional. The food hall altogether was clean. Give them a try if you're in the area. I'm sure it's busy on the weekend but there are quite a few choices and there's a bar in there too.

I stopped by here for lunch one day and grabbed a delicious burrito! They are located in the Windmill Food Hall in Carlsbad. Parking was very easy. The layout was cool and open. Really cool place if you're not sure what you want to eat and you're starving. Haha Lot's of options but I was craving tacos that day. Ended up spotting the surf and turf and had to try it. I am a surf and turf burrito connoisseur. (Wow, I had to spell check that a few times.) Customer service was great. The guy from the coffee shop next door actually helped me when I ordered the food. Seems like they have a good relationship between stands. The surf and turf burrito was huge, flavorful, full of whole shrimp, tender carne, lots of chipotle sauce and it had other boring stuff. It all went together very well inside a nicely toasted tortilla. The cilantro sauce was good too. I will be back here or try out another one of their locations.

Located in the food court area in the Windmill Food Hall at Carlsbad Village. Look for the windmill! Got this in addition to our other choice of food for lunch. Really liked them-the corn tortilla were good (only one). The carnitas was moist and juicy as well as the chicken and beef. They came with a dollop of guacamole on top and a side a yummy sauce. Price was fair for these tasty tacos. There were more items on the menu too but we didn't try as we were ordering other food from the other vendors

The sandwich was awesome. Salsa was real deal. Love it. Little pricey but worth it. Definitely will come back to try their tacos.

The Windmill Food Hall has been a favorite spot of mine for the last month and decided to try El Puerto! I ordered three rolled potato tacos that came with lettuce, pico and avocado with a side of rice. The rice wasn't my favorite but the tacos were solid. The salsas were tasty and the food was ready pretty quickly.

Three of us stopped by on the way to a wedding. The burritos were great. My huevos rancheros over easy eggs came with rock hard eggs so they refried them and gave me raw eggs which were not safe to eat. The sauce and beans were good. I showed the staff my raw eggs and asked if he would eat them. He said no and walked away without offering a refund or replacement. Probably will not go back.

I got the Adobada Taco Plate - first off, meat is cooked to perfection. Default is Corn Tortilla but you can ask for Flour. You get a dollop of guac on top, which is the perfect creamy topping. The pinto beans were creamy and together with the rice, it was the perfect pairing. I was asked if I wanted mild or spicy salsa. Silly me chose Spicy cuz I handle spicy. DUDE, I don't know what kind of peppers they use BUT WHOOOAAAMAMA! that stuff is cray! it is still burning my yummy as we speak. I regretted getting it, but i slurped a bunch in my taco and ate it with my beans and rice. I would say the only part I didn't enjoy is the lingering aftermath of that salsa but that's prob just my body. side story: I was going to pick up my food after my buzzer started going off. On my way back, I saw the lady at the front desk hollering and waving at a customer. TOO LATE. We watched in horror as he tossed something in the trash can. The lady quickly went to fish it out and I saw two of those plastic reusable small picnic-style basket/containers. She told me that they have to buy so many of these exactly because of this! Poor restaurant owners & staff - looks like they'll ask people not to throw these away (or expect them to know?) yet it ends up being thrown away. Maybe have a sign out so people can see and remember?

Hey everyone. I'm not here to hurt small business. I'm a small businessman myself. However, I'm so tired of the post pandemic' gouging, small portions, misrepresentation, attitude and just lack of what used to be something to look forward to. Now it's more of a dread. I rather stay home and cook something delicious and plentiful myself. I'm much better. However, I like being out with people I care about too. Unfortunately, restaurants know that, and they no longer care about anything but their bottomline. Look at this $15 burrito. I didn't know whether I should snort it or eat it ad it was such a pinner. They have the balls to call it Carne asada, but it ain't. It's a pinchr' french fry burrito. Shame on you! Just don't bother eating here. You won't get any meat period. Lame af. I feel robbed and hungry. SMH

Excellent tacos, burritos, beans, rice, aguas frescas and salsas! This will be our new to- go spot when we come visit Carlsbad!!

I stopped in tonight 4/4/24 after I visited the flower fields across the street. I looked up some of the places inside the food hall and this one immediately caught my eye. I ordered 3 rolled potato tacos and the surf and turf burrito. I got my items to go but ate the potato tacos in the car. They could use a tad bit of salt but other than that they were delicious. I ate my burrito when I got home (1.5 hours away) and my burrito was still warm. It was quite large so I was able to split it with my sister. It tasted great as well, all ingredients were evenly distributed throughout the burrito which was great. I also got some mild salsa and that tasted excellent as well. I was super happy with my choice.

Went for fish tacos ala carte. Very pleased the fish was grilled, not fried!!! Taste is authentic and price is a great value

We stumbled across this place as we were exploring the Windmill Food Hall. Behind the glass window, a guy was heating up tortillas on a huge heating plate and I felt that was the sign for us to try this place out. It makes no sense, I know, but signs don't always make sense. THE FOODS | Mexican cuisine. We ordered... - Two Tacos Plate | Comes with spanish rice and refried beans. 1. Birria | The corn tortilla is crisp and dipped in birria juices for added flavor. This is the taco to order! 2. Carne Asada | Tender and juicy as well. The smear of guacamole is a nice touch of creaminess. - Birria Quesadilla | Similar to the birria taco but with a crisp flour tortilla instead. The melty cheese warms my little heart while the birria meat oozes with juices. A side of guacamole and sour cream completes this exciting dish. Highly recommend. THE DRINKS | Aguas frescas and bottled drinks. We tried out... - Horchata | The flavor was there but it seemed a little too chalky. Not sure I would order this again. THE EL PUERTO STREET TACOS FEELS | It's a small nook of a eatery in a bigger food hall. The vibe is casual. THE PARKING SITUATION | Free parking. Find a spot nearby or don't. WOULD I COME BACK? | Yeah! The birria alone is worth coming back.

This place is located inside of a food hall which is really cool! There's a lot to choose from if you're not sure what you're craving. The birria tacos here are so good and that spicy green salsa will hit you slowly. We vacationed in the area and I had to come here twice. 10/10

After a long day, I was looking for a quick place to eat, and I found El Puerto Street Tacos in the windmill food hall. I ordered four different tacos Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Shrimp, and Carnitas. The shrimp tacos and the Carnitas tacos were fantastic flavorful juicy all around pleasant experience. The Al Pastor and Carne Asada flavorful but the meat was dry. All in all the very good experience. if you're in the area and looking for a place to eat, I highly recommend this taco stand. it may be called street tacos, but be mindful it's in the windmill food hall.

I still dream about this California burrito!! Situated in the Windmill Food Hall in Carlsbad. Authentic mexican food and workers/owners. The CRUNCH in this badboy California burrito is amazing. I think it comes from the crispy fries. The salsas are also so yummy! I got mine with pico de gallo in it for extra cost. Very good, would def check out.

The service was super good, the woman working front of house was amazing. The al pastor burrito had me feeling things i've never felt before on my tastebuds. 5 stars all around i will be back!!!

It's never fun to go to a Mexican spot I end up not liking. Second day of a weekend getaway with the woman I love, we decided to stay close to the beach and head to the Windmill Food Court for a nicely advertised breakfast. Sadly, El Puerto appeared to be the only stall open in the whole of it actually serving morning fare. We ordered some stuff to split and sat to enjoy the morning. I started with a Carne Asada Taco. The meat was well marinated, cooked with a good char, and the cilantro and onion on top were nicely chopped and fresh. That guacamole, on the other hand, was textured as if it had been machine processed instead of being hand mixed, giving it a thick and almost paste-like consistency. Additionally, the flavor had an overly sour taste to it, either from too much lime/lemon juice or from some preservative they may have added to keep it from going brown overnight in the fridge. The same went for that salsa which was pureed with no chunk or separation of ingredients, just a thin gruel that had been blended into a sour and unappetizing slush. As much as I love verde, I didn't touch any of our multiple tubs after the initial sniff and taste. Which brings us to the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Burrito. Normally, when you get a breakfast burrito (or make one at home), you can see a whole griddle filled with your fixings, heated up and mixing together in a crispy, greasy, freshly made, glorious mess. Biting into the burrito here, all you get are well separated chunks of what I am sure were pre-packaged, frozen sausage crumbles, cheese that had been seared stuck to the tortilla, and dried egg that certainly would have benefitted from some actually good salsa. At this point, I would normally say that our meal may have suffered from coming to a lunch and dinner spot for breakfast or that it may have just been an off day. But pureed guac and burritos with pre-made crumbles are too much to overlook. The tortillas themselves aren't bad, but everything inside is too horrible to get passed. With so many other selections here at the Windmill, it's hard to say if I'll take the chance on El Puerto ever again.

Got a Cali burrito. Prices are definitely higher than this current menu. Pretty sure I paid $15 after adding salsa fresca. Crispy Fries were the best part and good thing because really not a whole lot of the other ingredients which is disappointing for the price. Absolutely no sour cream, barely detectable cheese, and maybe a hand full of meat. The carne asada was either chewy or had a texture more like stewed beef. Let the tourists think this is what a Cali burrito should be. I regret not just getting the Craft Pizza across for almost the same price.

If you like good authentic Mexican food, skip this place. This is located in the windmill food hall and it appealing to the population around it which doesn't really consist of very many Mexicans so the flavors are bland and very flavorful. We ordered the Birria anchors and Al pastor quesadilla. The Birria nachos were underwhelming. The Birria meat was tender but just bland and so was the guacamole on it.. the Al pastor quesadilla didn't have much flavor either and was super greasy and soggy. The tortilla on it wasn't a good quality tortilla either. Just not worth it.

Horchata was very good. The Carne asada breakfast plate, the meat was slightly dry but the potato was very good. We enjoyed our taco birria

$45 for 6 street tacos... no extras no drinks... what!!!!!!! Greasy and small portions.

Fish taco is now $5 +t. Maybe worth it if tortilla was fresh made as advertised. It was made there, but I can imagine how much better this uninspired fish taco could be if the tortilla was hot off the empty grill you see in Food court window. I will try again someday. Maybe if around

Pretty good taco! The meat was nicely grilled and seasoned. The tortilla is freshly made! Great guacamole

This place is located in the windmill food court. Catalina was at the register. She was really helpful when asked about questions drinks. Got the Pineapple Spinach water. It was REALLY yummy. She gave me samples of the different drinks and I settled on that one. Cool atmosphere and awesome customer service. I'll definitely be back!

Great service, delicious latte coffee made to order and especially their food. Authentic and my Machaca burrito was made the way it is supposed to be made! Cooked perfectly, nice and dry, not dripping all over my hands. The green salsa is hot and made perfect too.

Every time I come to the Windmill I say I'm trying something different and I keep coming back here. Good food and service always with a smile. Thank you!

The food looked and smelled delicious. However, I asked for no onions (2x). The cashier wasn't paying attention but said "uh-huh" so I assumed she heard me. When I received my order, there were onions. I know exactly what I ordered as I have a high intolerance and there were enough onions that it was hard to pick around them. So, I went and asked her if she recalled that I asked for no onions. She immediately said "you didn't say that." And that was it. I am okay with a wrong order, it happens all the time. I am not okay with poor service and/or blaming the customer and not taking responsibility or offering to find a solution. Another bad experience and $15 down the drain.

This place is amazing! We ordered the carne asada street tacos and the rolled potato tacos. We went simple but they were full of flavor. The mild salsa was really delicious and the guacamole was a nice touch of creaminess. Def recommend trying this nice lil spot. The woman in the front taking the orders was really friendly. I appreciated her kind service and helping me to decide.

I would rate this a 31/2 star. I ordered two tacos, one carnitas and one grilled fish. The tacos were good, fish was moist and not dry and the carnitas tender, both were a little bland. I asked for mild salsa but maybe should have asked for one mild and one spicy to give it a little kick. I do like that they make the tortillas fresh to order.

Shrimp tacos, that's it! LOL...don't order the meat options. My husband is a carnivore and his tacos were a little bland and dry. The shrimp tacos however were flavorful and cooked well.

Inside the Windmill food court in Carlsbad, El Puerto and their neighboring coffee shop (same owners) are the only vendors that are open for breakfast. We've come here several times on mornings when we're in between appointments, and its so nice because it's not crowded and they have some nice sofas to kick back and relax and enjoy tacos and coffee. Today we tried the birria taco and al pastor taco, and as usual their quality is just awesome. So packed with meat and full of flavor!

If you like traditional carne asada with meat, pico and guacamole, I'd skip this one. Mainly beans and rice.

Well, it us not in the street, but ......!! El Puerto Street Tacos is actually located in Windmill Food Hall. A quick history for those who may not know. The once working windmill was built in 1982. Located in Carlsbad, not far from the ocean, it was turned into a food hall in 2019 and has been hit ever since. El Puerto Street Tacos is one of many food vendors in the food hall and offers a very good option for those of us foodies who need our shot of tacos once in a while! On this stop, we also tried their burritos and they were pretty good.

All I can say is... DELICIOUS!!! The green spicy sauce was awesome. It had a kick by enough to allow you to taste the great food. Great service with a smile and the overall ambiance was kicking as this place is shared along with other restaurants and bars. I will definitely eat here again when I'm in the area. 10 out of 10

Carne asada tacos. We ordered 2 of them and not impressed at all, meat was cold, lacked flavor in our opinion. Maybe next time we'll try the others.

Looking for a breakfast option in Carlsbad & dropped by the Windmill Food Hall and got the Chorizo and egg breakfast burrito & strawberry French toast. Everything was delicious & the portion was well worth it. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for local breakfast options in the Carlsbad area!

There's a sign that says 100% quality meats and they definitely delivered. They used big juicy shrimp and the burrito was amazing.

Located near the front entrance of the food hall...we ordered the carne asada tacos and they were pretty tasty! I like that their tortilla is made fresh on a stone. Def brings out the flavors of the taco. The meat was seasoned well.

Main Points: - The food is tasty. - The flavor is authentic. - The service is kind. - One of the top 3 restaurants at The Windmill. My recommendations: - Carne Asada Quesadilla - Tacos de Birria Notes: I don't know how this place has a yelp rating less than 4. Those low rating reviewers don't know how to leave a useful review. They basically say "This food was good. I liked it. 3 STARS." Bad reviewing skills, honestly. This place is GOOD.

The bowl was pretty good. I loved the flavor and everything but felt like it was a little small. (I might have just showed up more hungry than usual) Overall, really enjoyed this spot and love its location at the windmill! Will be back here again soon!

Came by yesterday to check out the food hall and decided to eat here. They actually do not have a business sign up yet so we were unsure what it was but saw the employees wearing the shirts. SERVICE - The cashier was friendly when she took our order. They do bring the food to you so that was nice. I felt bad for the guy who was walking around trying to find people since everyone could sit anywhere. FOOD Carne Asada Tacos - I felt like the carne asada was a bit dry so it was difficult to get down. The homemade tortilla was delicious though. Al Pastor - I am usually an al pastor fan but these were overly salty. Because this was just the soft opening, I am sure there will be improvements as things settle.

Carolina was so sweet, she provided great customer service. Their Consome and fish taco were all handmade. I appreciate these type of eats. I have come back twice after having such a wonderful experience and plan to visit again.

We were on a time crunch and thought tacos would be quick and they got me at fresh handmade corn tortillas. There's a window for you to watch the tortilla making process, however, no one was there! Well, my order was taken quickly. I was given a pager that will vibrate when food is ready. It was not delivered to me look other reviews stated. That would be hard because you can sit wherever among the crowd. 25 minutes later, I finally got my fish taco ($4.50) and carne asada ($3) taco. They also give green and red salsa. I love green sauce but they make it spicy here. The fish taco was missing limes so we had to ask for it. The carne asada was dry and tough. I was disappointed to see the fish was grilled. I thought it would be battered and fried. My fault for not asking. Out of the two, the fish was not bad. It was grilled lightly with one side being crispy and it's just seasoned with salt and pepper. I would usually get al pastor but when I peeked inside to see the meat stick, it was running low and seemed dry. It is their soft opening but tacos should be quick and there was like 4 people in the kitchen. I find it inconvenient that the kitchen staff have to go through the swinging door each time. They should have built a hole in the wall like a window where the front staff can communicate to kitchen staff and pass food that way. I wouldn't return here again due to the queue, taste, and price.

$3 per taco, reasonably priced. Tortilla freshly made. Much wow, very good. Guacamole good as we'll Meat: Carnitas and carne asada. Meat was dry, probably cooked earlier even though they had just opened. Flavor was only okay. Salsa's were good. Spicy was the best. If the meat was better I'd be back, but it made for a so so taco. Filling was generous.

I hate it when there is little or no attention to details, like putting lids on containers especially for outside deliveries. I would really hate to think that there is no appreciation for their customers?