iSalud!
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Elevated tacos, TJ style, aqua fresca, churros, and Barrio art
Elevated tacos, TJ style, aqua fresca, churros, and Barrio art
"One of a handful of taco spots in San Diego that pulls off legit TJ style tacos, located right next to La Bodega Gallery. The vibe of the interior is solid, with community style picnic tables, and walls covered with ephemera celebrating the Barrio and So-Cal culture. Don’t sleep out on their aqua fresca of the day, and def save room for their churro and ice cream dessert (it’ll serve two people unless you’re going big). Favorite tacos are the Taco De Barrio, Pollo Asado, Veggie, and can’t go wrong with the Carne Asada." - Product Etc.
"Launching its first out-of-state expansion, this San Diego 'Chicano Food Eatery' is bringing authentic, street-style Mexican dishes to Palace Station’s upgraded Marketplace food court. A West Coast hit also known for promoting local artists, the menu includes ceviche and mulitas plus a full roster of tacos such as the 'califas' (topped with a choice of meat and French fries), beer-battered catfish tacos, and the 'barrio' made with carne guisado topped with frijol, nopal, and sour cream. The location is listed as 'coming soon' with no firm opening date or serving hours announced." - Bradley Martin
"In Barrio Logan, I found Salud! to be a beacon of Chicano imagery and lifestyle: murals, bumper‑laden walls, lowrider bikes, and Chicana servers create an unmistakable vibe. The menu focuses on simple delights — tacos, mulitas, and quesadillas — dressed traditionally with cabbage, cotija cheese, Mexican cream, and even a bit of cheddar, drawing inspiration from Pocho taco shops, late‑night taquerias in Tijuana, and the San Diego stands of the owners’ youth. Owner Ernie Becerra sees lines out the door and has opened a second location in Midway as a broader audience embraces this grown‑up Chicano identity." - Bill Esparza
