Frida’s Taqueria Oceanside

Great taqueria. They add guac 🥑 like in Baja. There is a small salsa bar with great tasting salsas. Then you can order fried onions and chiles for free. The tacos are tasty and made fresh.

Holy wow. Some of the best tacos and nachos I’ve had in a very long time that actually blew my mind. There is so much flavor in every bite, meat was so tender and the chips were perfectly crisp. All the bad reviews are just from taco Tuesday with the line out the door and people who just want something to complain about. Will be back for sure<3

I had a very disappointing experience with the Agua Fresca con Leche. Not only did the $6 drink lack flavor, but it also had a very off-putting, almost floury taste that made it impossible to finish. When I brought this quality issue to their attention and asked for an exchange or refund, my request was denied. Very disappointing.

Taco Tuesdays - Be patient lines can be long. Food is great and O'Side knows it. If you can get there while everyone else is working lines are bit shorter. After 4 pm expect to wait on Tuesdays. The line might be out the door, but they are fast. I would definitely Tip the guys making your food. The cashier also has a tip jar so you can tip twice if you like.

Frida’s Taqueria was pretty good and not too bad—in fact, it kind of rocked my tortilla-loving soul. The tacos hit that magical sweet spot between “I could eat 50 of these” and “I might already be in a food coma,” and the salsa bar was straight-up badass and pretty good, like a flavor rodeo in tiny plastic cups. I just wish they had all the fixings (where’s the pickled onions love?) and maybe a few more salsa types—give me something that makes me question my life choices in a good way. Overall, it’s the kind of place where your taste buds throw a fiesta and your napkin gives up halfway through.

I strongly advise against hosting fundraising events here. Despite our congregation being loyal customers, our partnership was a disaster. After bringing in 50 people for an event, management completely ghosted us after the event. Our calls were never returned, and we never received the promised donation. The staff lacked organization, the food quality was subpar, cleanliness wasn't met at the salsa bar and dinning area, and the experience felt predatory-the owners/management even tried to pressure us into hosting the same fundraiser event being at two places at once at their new cafe before even knowing if the fundraiser would pan out. It is disappointing to see a local business prioritize greed over community. We will not be returning for future events.

Love Fridas. Just did an uber eats order. Didn’t get 3/4 of our order. The new number (442) doesn’t answer nor has a voicemail set up. Got fries. Didn’t order those. Would love our rice and tacos. Would love a phone that works to call you to get the rest of our order. We did get our corn quesadilla.. doesn’t taste like it normally does.

Delicious tacos and burritos. Varieties of fresh juices. Many customizations. The tipping before service is a little ridiculous, especially after finding out refills were pricey. Other than that, the food hits the spot and it’s a convenient low-key taco spot I enjoy. 🌮

Food on point Service surpassed my expectations A good place to eat with the family will come again for sure

This was my first time visiting the Frida's Taqueria in Oceanside, and I have to say; I love it even more than the San Marcos location! From the moment I walked in, the service was quick and friendly. I really like how you can watch your food being made right in front of you. It makes the whole experience feel fresh and personal. The restaurant itself is very clean, spacious, and surprisingly big for a taco shop. I feel like this location is a bit underrated because everything from the service to the food quality was top-notch. Another thing I appreciate is that the restrooms are easily accessible and spotless (which is always a big deal for me!). Plus, it's conveniently located right off the freeway, making it super easy to stop by whether you're local or just passing through. Overall, Frida's Taqueria in Oceanside definitely won me over fresh food, fast service, clean environment, and great location. I'll definitely be coming back!

Great food but expect to Wait for a bit, custom ordering. Salsa bar is really good, love the decor and atmosphere, aguas frescas are a must.

AGUA FRESCA (5 stars) Why must an Agua Fresca be a must? They are so refreshing. I couldn't decide which flavor to sip on and was told I could mix them and that it tastes better when you do. Went for the two flavors I couldn't decide on.! JAMAICA + MELON - wow. Getting the best of both worlds. Ok why have I not thought about this before. It is hard to describe but if you have had both flavors, imagine both, it's like a party quencher in the mouth!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Until the next sip...

The tacos are always made fresh to order and they include guacamole. Tacos are $1.99 on Taco Tuesday. I did see a sign saying there is now Taco Thursdays as well. The lines can get long during lunch and dinner hours but service is fast. You can either dine in or get your order to go.

Tried Frida's Taqueria for the first time and got the al pastor fries absolutely loaded and flavorful. The meat was tender, crispy on the edges, and freshly carved right in front of us at the taquero window. Loved the setup: you order at the register, then take your receipt to the window where everything is made to order. Super fresh, super satisfying. Bonus points for the salsa bar a great selection to customize your plate. Casual spot with serious flavor. Definitely coming back to try more.

So good !! Cute remodel of old Pizza Hut. Excellent meat ! Service is great ! Really good carnitas ! Love that you can customize your order !

Fresh and delicious food! We ordered tacos, mulitas & agua frescas. Everything tasted great! Go check it out. You won't be disappointed!

I love Frida's! Taco taste to live for! I've eaten at both the Oceanside and Escondido locations several times. At the Escondido location in summer the cooks set up outside, which makes ordering and watching them prepare your food even more fun. But summer or winter, the service is super friendly, the tacos and fries are the best you'll find anywhere, the aguas frescas are tasty (they're large, but you can ask for an extra glass to share one with a friend)... and the prices are great ($1.99 tacos on Taco Tuesday!). I love the quesatacos, and everything else I've tried; I'm enjoying working my way through the menu.

Best tacos anywhere. We drive 30 miles in traffic just for there food. The carnitas tacos are perfect. They do a taco Tuesday and a taco Thursday.

Extremely delicious carne asada burrito , carne asada tacos and grilled chicken tacos. Flavors are so well balanced. They don't play about the salsa it's tasty and packs a great kick so if you can't handle spice. Maybe get salsa on the side. On a Wednesday evening the line was short and everyone was very nice and helpful. Took the food to go and it stayed intact and very fresh. The place is very legit/traditional and has beautiful mural on the outside. You can sit inside or outside. It's a vibe .

Their specialty are tacos. I tried quesa carnitas tacos. They are nice size. I ate two and was the right amount for me. They also make homemade aquas with several flavors to choose. I had strawberry lemonade. Real strawberry pieces but a little too sweet for me. The ladies working the register were friendly and informative of the special pricing on Tuesday and Thursday. A beautiful mural of Frida at the entrance. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very casual. It was very hot the day I went and no air conditioning so we sat outside.

"We can't do nothing about that" - is what they'll tell you when they don't give you all your food after paying for it and you get home to eat and half of it is missing & after driving back to get laughed at, insane. you should have the chefs check the bag too before they hand it off to us and say you're good to go!

Had friends in from Thousand Oaks and they swore by this restaurant since their daughter had lived down in San Marcos for a minute. We live in Murrieta and haven't tried this particular Mexican restaurant yet. Hubby always tries nachos because he is gluten free and feels he gets more bang for his buck. The nachos were okay. The carnitas tasted good and had decent flavor. They had a cheddar cheese sauce ( maybe home made?) but reminded him of nacho cheese sauce - he's not a fan. He said they were good but not great. Service was quick and efficient. Shop was clean and empty at 1pm on a Saturday. I had several different flavored street tacos- asada and chicken. Both were decently flavored and tasted good. The addition of their salsa made everything brighten up and sing in my mouth. Out friends loved their four tacos a piece and swore these were the best tacos they have ever had. They don't have as many Mexican restaurants to choose from as we do so for us this was probably a 1 and done since we have good/great places closer to us. * Forgot to take pics since we were starved.

Food is top notch! The tacos taste like street tacos. The flavor of open fire on the carne asada is soooo gooood! We had the quesadilla con carne asada Carne asada fries and tacos de adobada The service was excellent. The ambiance is so nice. Makes me feel like a taco shop in mexico.

I dined here on Tuesday at 930pm. The food was incredibly good and did not disappoint. I would have given 5 stars if not for the line confusion. You stand in line to order. Moved pretty quickly. However Once you order at the cash register you need to figure out where the line is for the "pick up". Many groups of diners were just hanging out in front of the pick up I asked the cashier where the end of line was and she kinda just pointed and somewhere over there. (Groups of 3-4 people ) not forming a line I held my ticket in view and waited on the outskirts of where the people were haphazardly waiting . Eventually a cook (they make each order fresh) waved me over It didn't take long (10 min) so not a big issue. You give the cook your ticket and advise him how you want your order prepared. I opted for "everything " that comes with it. The cook was super nice and offered me grilled veggies. Onions and jalapeños topped with a few tostada chips. The salsa bar was kept tidy and full. Lime plentiful. The drinks were the most expensive item on my order. Going on Tuesday and Thursday. Tacos are 1.99 each!! My Agua fresco was $6.29. This place. Eating for here. is geared more for the younger crowd. Music was a club vibe. Not my taste but at least it wasn't too loud. Decor funky. Mexican Coke was available for purchase. Tables had napkin holders. Overall I had a great dining experience and the food was high quality. Carne asada was lean and tender !! Very very well prepared !! Highly recommend

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!!!! Date night will be a win here. People are cool, music rules, atmosphere is perfect!!!

The food here never disappoints. I tried the baked potato this time. And it was amazing! I loved it. It was so big! Definitely can feed 2 people. I'll be back to get it again!!

Oh man, let's start off by saying that I went on Yelp prior to my summer vacation to determine what type of food I want it. I came across Frida Taqueria instantly I was sold by the pictures The food was amazing pictures to follow for some people. This may look basic, but the flavor of authentic sickness that came along with this was out of this world, the greenand red were amazing. Ambience was really cute. You basically order your food and then you go to the window and they ask you what all you would like on your Asada fries burrito,etc. somewhat of how chipotle does it. If you're down in the SoCal galleria and curious if this place is a hit or miss, I am going to definitely tell you it is a hit so you better not miss .

After discovering this spot we do not get tacos anywhere else. These food here is so fresh and authentic. There is a wide array of choices, from tacos, burritos, queso tacos, birrias and more! There's also many different Agua Frescas. There are two lines- one to order and one to pick up food. When you get to the front they'll ask you what you'd like on your meals. There's even a side bar with lime, radishes and cucumbers. The staff is friendly. They do have restrooms. Plenty of tables. And the ambiance is superb! So if you're in town come try them out. You won't regret it. Warning: The line is pretty long on Tuesdays- but believe me it's worth it.

We used to enjoy the carne asada at Frida's, but the quality has gone downhill. Perhaps the price of meat sent them looking for cheaper options. The carne asada is so too greasy it seeps through the tortillas and the tortillas fall apart. I hope they are able to bring back quality meat.

The last time I went and for sure will be my last time there I ask if I could use the bathroom and the lady in the front answered me so rude like "yea, I guess"... at that point, I wasn't having a bad day, but she was for sure, at the end of the day is a highscooler thing to behave like that, if you're having a bad day, is not everyone's problem, everyone has their own business, the food is ok, but everything is shit just because of people like this little girl

Excellent tacos! Even with the line the wait was not long and absolutely worth it! Can't wait to go back next week :)

Food (5/5 stars): Frida's Taqueria is a great North County taqueria with locations in Oceanside, Vista, and Escondido! On my first visit, I like to sample different tacos and went with the Adobada, Asada, and Quesabirria. My favorite by far was the Quesabirria because the meat was so tender and juicy. The Adobada and Asada were delicious, too. I slightly preferred the Adobada because it was more flavorful. Highly recommend! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: pretty reasonable * Wait Time: there was a bit of a wait on Sunday evening * Service: good * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: I love the decorations, especially the Frida mural on the outside

I love the food and the Taqueros but Not offering free water for customers and forcing you to pay $2.50 for a bottle water is Crazy to me!

Great place for tacos and burritos. Service is generally good. It was not the case last week. I ordered some adobada fries and a mulita. A new guy was helping me out this time, he was on the trompo cuttingthe meat. Shorter guy, head seemed to be all over the place and not focused, like the OG taquero (expected, and that's ok). After he was done piling the cheese, meat, and crema on the fries he hands me the tray. I asked him to put on some salsa, cilantro and guacamole on it - like they always do. With frustration in his voice he said "go to the salsa bar" I asked him to do it again and again he directed me to the salsa bar in a very dismissive way. For a third time I asked him to add cilantro and onions because they always do when I visit (about 2 times per month. Which he did. But the leva thought it would be funny to give me 2 giant piles of cilantro, overwhelming the entire adobada fries with it. Chale. I had already pulled out some cash to tip him. Had to skip that part & put it back in my pocket after the cilantro and salsa fiasco. On another note, before he started putting my meal together I had asked him to add frijoles to the fries and he said no, they dont do that. The og taquero heard him and told him to add them, which he did. Unfortunately, he was so distracted by juggling the fries in the oil, that he forgot about the meat which he had put on the plancha - turned out dry as cardboard. Easily the worse experience ive had since I started coming there about 2 years ago. I'll be back. I just hope the little vato gets his act together.

Best tacos in the area for sure! We use to go at least once every week. Unfortunately for me the ambience is key, and some months ago I was noticing that the noise level is just out of control. The music is so loud that you can't talk, no matter if you are inside or outside. We used to go late, so we just think that it was a "friendly" way to say "We're closing soon" but I went on a lunch time and the music level was very annoying too. Love the place but sadly that last Friday was maybe a good bye.

​I had a very disappointing experience with the Agua Fresca con Leche. Not only did the $6 drink lack flavor, but it also had a very off-putting, almost floury taste that made it impossible to finish. When I brought this quality issue to their attention and asked for an exchange or refund, my request was denied. Very disappointing.

Excellent food.Very busy on Taco Tuesday. Be prepared to wait in line, but we'll worth it. Staff is nice too!

This little restaurant leaves a BIG impression! We got a little of everything for our first time and 10/10 would recommend. The line got long after we ordered and per the people there a crowd is usually the norm but it would have been worth the wait.

They have really good aguas frescos here, it's our favorite. My go to flavor here is the strawberry one! It kinda tastes like strawberry milk! The mango one is also yummy too. I personally like their pastor tacos. My hubby likes the chicharon tacos also. The green avocado sauce is pretty good on the tacos. Highly recommend!

Burrito was STUFFED with meat, they did not cheap out here with the portions. Quick, friendly service. Ate outside in the evening sun, there's nice Hispanic music playing at a reasonable volume. Horchata was a bit watered down.

This our usual place to eat after a day at the range with my boys. Some of the girls at this establishment are rude. It ruins the entire experience. Food & drinks are food, but service is less desired.

I really love the queso, birria, tacos the meet is very tender, and soft. The only thing I would change is to toast the tortilla a little bit more. I personally like it more crunchy. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating for your convenience, Fridas has plenty of parking and is family friendly.

Me and my gf love to support our peoples but when they do shit like this it isn't acceptable I'm from LA tacos are way better and customer service is way better they put cartilage and nasty fat in their asada and serve it thinking that's okay the Guac has no flavor salsas are watered down and the customer service isn't good the girl doesn't know how to take orders I paid $53 for 6 tacos and a burrito and two horchatas Que chingadoooo es esooo pa Que pague yo valieron Verga ustedesss puro pinche comida de gringo nunca regreso

If you don't feel like going to TJ but are craving a Tj style taco, then go get some tacos here. Are they as good as TJ, no but close enough. I don't usually get asada anywhere I go but Fridas does it right. Good flavor and very minimal fatty meat, other taco spots take note! The aguas frescas are also very tasty!

Been here more than 10 times..mainly for Taco Tuesday. Went yesterday..waited in line 45 minutes for four skimpy tacos on very stale..dry corn tortillas presented on a dirty tray. Lackluster at best..I'm done.

As someone that grew up on Mexican taquerias, this place did not disappoint! Their aguas were amazing! Not too sweet or artificial, they taste authentic. I got the carne asada papa and it was hooked up!!! 2 could eat off a plate. Carne asada was perfect. Perfect perfect perfect. Will be back when I come to Oceanside. I let my family & friends know about this spot.

I'm drooling thinking about fridas... it's so good. Would have this as my death row meal.

lemme tell YALL, Frida's in Oceanside made all our chonies DROP. now THIS... THIS IS A 10/10 2 al pastor tacos & 1 birria taco w/ everything on it. 10/10 Side note: they didnt have the Birria dippydippy PERO LIKE still fire af, I can't imagine it with the dip this burrito was HUGE & so worth it, it was well wrapped and had a equal distribution of meat & everything that was put in this was so yummy, it is big enough for 2 meals if you're not sharing. If you don't get it as your main meal it is good for sharing with the table! Fridas Taqueria; 2011 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA

Papa rellena de pollo con todo maravilloso! Loaded chicken potato was amazing! Well served and flavorful! Agua de fresa is authentic Mexican, sooooo delicious! The staff was very friendly and a pleasure to interact with. The atmosphere is clean, well decorated and modern but still maintains its Mexican roots. Wife and I give this place a 10/10 and highly recommended. We will be back very soon! Thank you!

Rotten food, Rotten salsa, Cashier with bad attitude, Slow Slow Service.. So I just want to say when this place first opened It was really good and it has gone downhill from there. Today Tuesday July 9th I went in to get some tacos with my wife and my friend and the cashier had an attitude when I asked her which agua fresca the "yellow" one was. She said "look at the sign" I said.. Thank you but what flavor is the yellow one I can't tell off of the sign.. and with an attitude she replied Oh it's pineapple.. They have a cashier for hire sign no wonder.. I guess a cashiers have attitudes.. Now the food.. The salsa bar was horrible.. those cucumbers (picture attached) had to have been there for days and days maybe even a week.. cucumbers don't get like that in 24 hours or 48 hours.. Even the limes looked so dry and brown. I know people are always trying to save money but I believe that they need somebody to check the freshness of the food before they put it out. Like come on look at those cucumbers they look horrible. The tacos.. The taco meat tasted like beef jerky was so dry This is probably taco meat from the day before. Rotten salsa that was on the tacos tasted rancid and spoiled It had a tangy beer taste to it That's how you know the tomatoes have gone bad. We took one bite from the tacos and I was like no maybe it's all in my head I took another bite and I was like nope and then everybody in my party took bite to their tacos and they're like yeah these tacos are not good. The servers were so slow it took us 45 minutes to get our tacos. And there was only like 12 people inline. This place used to be good when they first opened up but now it's not. I will definitely not be coming back here anymore..

Great taco deals on Tuesday and Thursday. Their baked potato is the best thing ever! Love this place.

Fridas Taqueria is on the other side of the tracks in the Mexican food belt of Oside (Eastside Mission Ave). I delayed coming here due to the so-so reviews. I think y'all are crazy because this place is great. Is it a bit complicated? Sure... IYKYK I guess with the ordering then making process. I will break it down for you: 1. Get in line to order on the left 2. Pay for your order (cook food, bottle drink, dessert, agua fresca) 3. Get your slip/deserts from the cashier 4. Get in the line on the right to wait for the cook 5. Give cook your slip and he will ask you what modifiers you want (guac, cilantro, onions, salsa) 6. Pick up any agua frescas you ordered from the drink counter in the middle (it's like 30 ounces and refills are $2) 7. Get your tray of food and sit down wherever 8. Go to the salsa bar and pick up extra salsa, radish or limes. Btw there are no mild salsas here- spicy spice. The food is divine. The cheesecake is some of the best I've ever had. The murals, theme and decor is modern but artsy and so beautiful. They service is friendly. One of my new favs!

Absolutely the bomb! Food was authentic and felt like we were eating in Mexico . The family was visiting from out of state and they impressed with "el sabor " I had a birria quesadillas with the works and everyone had a variety of tacos and agua frescas . U won't be disappointed with the food or the menu! The music was bumping really loud so we had to speak louder so they could take the order. Other than that , it was clean , lively , with great service . Inside and outside seating available . Can't wait to visit again !!!

I've always loved Freida's at all the farmer's markets and I'm so happy for them that they have been able to expand and have multiple restaurant locations now. Come support a true local gem! Food is delicious and fresh, the salsa bar is on point. Hubby got the pastor nachos, carnitas mulita and I got a pollo taco. Someone mentioned grease on another review but that's standard if you order pork or goat. Have you never had carnitas, birria or Al pastor before buddy?

What a hidden gem. Great decor and atmosphere. Bright and energetic inside. Come hungry as the portion sizes are huge. We tried the nachos, burritos and loaded fries. Everything was excellent. The asada is the best but don't pass of the chicken or birria. Make sure to try the cute salsa bar for your condiments. Love love this place.

Frida's is our new go to taco shop. Tj style tacos. Also serving mulitas,burritos,papas,fries,chips,tortas,queso tacos,. Drinks include their fresh aquas frescas All the meats are fresh and tasty . I really enjoyed the adobada,carne asada and birria. Some of our go to items were the carne asada fries, papa de birria, carne asada mulitas, carne asada burritos.. All were stuff with meat with big portions. Both red and green salsas white one of the red being very hot so be careful. Evenings and weekends can get pretty packed. You order the step over to the pick up area where they cook your food right in front of you. The food can get greasy at times so if you don't like grease at all probably not the place for you. They also have grilled chiles and onions.

My friend recommended this place to me and now it's my go to taco shop when I'm in Oceanside! You order first and then follow the line and give the taco guys your ticket and then they prepare your order. Tuesdays will be busy so prepare to wait during prime dinner hours! The meat is tender and full of flavor and their tortillas are so good, not dry like some other places. Their must get is their fruit waters!! You can also pay for an additional refill and it's less than buying another fruit water!