The Taco Stand

I got a California burrito and I loved it! As my friend would say, it is the best California burrito in San Diego and I believe it. I especially like the green salsa to accompany this burrito (they have a great sauce bar!) my friend also got the loaded fries and they were truly loaded

I'm so glad I tried this place during my trip to San Diego - I ended up eating here several times during my stay. The chicken burrito I had was the best burrito I've ever had, and I make an effort to try lots of burritos. The tortillas are made fresh behind the counter and make it an authentic experience. If I'm ever back in the area I will absolutely be coming here again.

I’ve been to other locations of this chain before and really liked their tacos, especially the shrimp and chicken ones. The shrimp taco is probably my favorite. Today, I was in this part of the city and decided to stop by this location for lunch. I can’t say there were a lot of people in line ahead of us, but we still waited for about 40 minutes, maybe a bit more, even though we were told the wait would be up to 30 minutes. I didn’t like that the place was quite dirty — the tables were messy, and there was some kind of spilled water or drink on the floor. The service wasn’t very friendly or welcoming, and the tacos tasted different from the ones I had at other locations of this chain. That said, they were still fairly tasty. I don’t know why our tacos were completely cold — I’d even say too cold. I have mixed feelings about this location. I wouldn’t want to come back here again. I’ll definitely return to other locations of this chain, like the one in La Jolla, but probably not to this one.

Great place for quick late night eats. Kids from ages 8 to adults in there 40's was infatuated with the homemade churros. The mushroom taco was tasty, coming from 12 year old kid. Asada burrito was okay but my friend like very plan and bland food. The chicken tacos were super good. It was the homemade tortillas that made it amazing. Shrimp taco was "to die for" over the top FINGER LICKING GOOD. The chips and freshly made guacamole was tremendous. But you have to eat the chips the same night. Leftover chips become hard and soggy- not even able to reheat.

Cute and authentic taco stand!! We all got different things- I enjoyed the carne asada and al pastor tacos. Burritos are extremely generous in size and are hand made at the restaurant. No bathroom here- they gave us a key to go down the street. Friendly staff. Overall not the cleanest tables but would definitely come again!

This restaurant is worth visiting! The vibes are great, there’s a decent amount of seating, and the food is exceptional. Make sure to get salsa and lime from the side bar, and enjoy with their tacos.

One of the best taco places around. We got one of every taco and the standouts were any of the fish or seafood ones. Also highly recommend the Sonora taco. Service was a bit slow even though not too many people were there, but sauces were excellent.

This was our first visit to The Taco Stand and we ate at the North Park location. We walked in the restaurant and were immediately greeted by the cashier, Dania. She was warm and friendly and answered all of the questions we had regarding the menu. From behind the counter a very jovial Yvonne was beaming from ear to ear and equally engaged in helping us. They are not the owners, however had ownership how the customers are treated, served with pride in the restaurant and what they do. We ordered tacos al pastor and shrimp tacos. Delicious! They are ample size, fresh and authentic. The al pastor had just the right amount of meat to pineapple and were very tasty. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and succulent and even though they were spicy shrimp tacos, the heat was milder than I expected. There is a great salsa bar so diners can add on or spice up the food however they wish. There is an outdoor linear patio along the storefront and a handful of tables inside. The ambiance and decor are reminiscent of Mexico City where we last had tacos al pastor as good as these. As I said authentic. I cannot say enough about Dania and Yvonne's personalities. I picked up my food and it look as though it was made "con amor" and Yvonne responded "lots!" Indeed.

I'm a local and I come here often! Their Al pastor burrito and churros hit every time! Great prices for the amount of food you get. Keep in mind you do need to wait but it's totally worth it. Great service, great vibes.

This place has the best service! My favorite taco is the Sonora, it's got a fresh flour tortilla. The churros are bomb too, they don't make them till you order them!

Dania was amazing and so cheerful. She helped navigate the menu and made our day with some fresh churros and the best California burrito! Service and food was fast and friendly. Cannot wait to come back! This is a must on every San Diego trip in!

The Taco Stand is amazing! All the locations are great, but our absolute favorite is the North Park location. It has been our favorite spot for tacos in San Diego for 7 years, and it never disappoints. We love taking friends and family from out of town too! Everything on the menu is delicious and made-to-order. Highly recommend!!

Delicious, juicy tacos. They also have the best churros freshly made, with frosting dip. So good! Workers are friendly, music is good. They almost always have a lunch rush hour, but they serve quickly.

Tacos are exceptionally good, packed to the top of their homemade tortillas with delicious ingredients pastor, nopales, shrimp, asada; you name it. Service was great! Small eating area indoors and outside patio. Authentic homemade salsa are fire and mildly tasty. If you order the Guacamole they don't scimp on the avocados nor chips. I would eat here weekly if I lived in town.

There was a huge line, it's definitely popular! I tried burritos this time because the tacos were just ok. We got the California burrito, al pastor burrito, and the carne asada fries. The fries are a bit thicker so they were good, but the carne asada fries had a ton of guac and sour cream. The sour cream was a bit overwhelming and made the fries soggy. Their carne asada was really good both in the fries and the burrito. It's like thick pieces of steak YUM. However, my son didn't really like the extra creamy sauce or something that was in the CA burrito. The al pastor burrito had wayyyy too much creamy sauce for my liking too. I would've much preferred just a pico de Gallo or let me add my own salsa since the pork was so good. I much prefer to have a more basic burrito I guess with adding my own sauces as much or as little as I'd like. They have a great salsa bar if you want to try a lot of different kinds. I was sad there were no spicy carrots though - maybe it was busy and they didn't replenish very much!

Still my go to spot to bring guests in town. Perfectly located by Morley field. All street neighborhood parking. Even with long lines people are constantly moving in and out. The place is smile to the point just good food made to order. So happy it's close and easy to get to.

Al Pastor Tacos- ate this taco first and the meat was really good and not dry at all Baja Taco- nice crispy fish tacos. Decent size pieces too. Carne Asada Tacos- This was my favorite of the three tacos. Nice and flavorful meat Mar Y Tierra Fries- we unfortunately were thinking with our stomachs and didn't realize how much food this was after eating the tacos...but def super fill. Though gotta eat it fast as the fries do get soggy pretty quickly First time having San Diego tacos and was recommended to come here by a friend. Was definitely worth coming here. Everything was really good and we def over ordered but all worth. Street parking was not too bad. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Was busy so was hard to find a seat at first but people rotate out pretty quickly so you can find a seat by the time your food is out

This review is specifically regarding the food because the cashier's customer service was great. I stopped by today and ordered the Carne Asada Fries with a bag of chips. I am so happy I did order the chips on the side because I ended up having to deconstruct my order of Carne Asada Fries and make Carne Asada Nachos. By the time I got home, the fries were incredibly soggy by the heavy toppings and unappetizing. The sauce on top was a combination of guacamole, sour cream and nacho-like cheese which made me gag. I separated the Carne Asada meat, placed it on top of the chips, used my own shredded cheese and guacamole salsa at home and the Cilantro salsa (which was delicious) from the salsa bar to create a new dish. The meat was grilled and tasty but if I decide to come back, I will be sticking with a burrito or tacos.

Omg this is definitely a place you need to try. Tortillas are made fresh there and the salsa bar selection is fire!!! Unfortunately I was there as a quick stop during a bachelor party and didn't get to take many pictures of my food, but I could tell by the line and everyone's mouth watering orders coming out a while I waited , this was going to be bliss. I ordered Baja taco, carne asada burrito and carne asada fries. Quality AND FLAVOR is unmatched being so close to TJ. Amount of protein they give is way better than in the Bay Area. Cashier was friendly and funny, despite the line she gave everyone the attention and communication they deserved while ordering. This place can get crowded and the salsa bar could feel rushed or backed up if you're trying to get a lot of different salsa to go, wish the to go cups were a little bigger. Food came out quick. Definitely adding this to one of my go to spots when in the area

I don't know how many times I have to be burned by this place to stop coming here. They get one star for the food because it's really good. But other than that everything else is awful. Parking? Awful. Service? Awful. I vow this is my last time going there. Even when I do doordash orders, they never put the salsa that I pay for that is normally free if you pick it up yourself. This last visit, I placed my order online, checked in with the gentleman in the front. He told me it would be 5 more minutes so I waited in his view. I sat there and waited and waited and waited. I waited for an additional 15 minutes. The place was clearing out and I finally went up to ask about my order and it was sitting right there for God knows how long. I'm done. Their food is good, but not good enough for me to keep taking this abuse. Adios taco stand.

The la jolla location never disappoints. I dont know if the locations have different owners but the fish burrito i get in la jolla vs the one that I got in north park were not even comparible. Im accustomed to a nicely grilled tortilla and mine was stale hard and burnt inside and out. The burrito was dry and flavorless at this location and way small. I was like wtf is going on. The price was right the food was wrong. Parking, forget about it. Not worth it. I waited 35min for a busted burrito.

Delicious food, reasonably priced. Excellent sauces !! Service is quick! Would definitely come back when I'm in town again !

I frequent the Taco Stand La Jolla location, but this was my first time at the North Park location. My go to is an Al Pastor burrito. I love the pineapple included in the burrito, and they don't skimp on the meat! I always load up on lots of onions and red sauce. I still think the La Jolla location tastes slightly better (maybe grilled for longer), but it's not too different. It's such a great deal for just over $10 for a large burrito. I visited last Saturday at 1. I ordered online and it was ready for pickup. I'm glad there was someone there to help me because a lot of times the La Jolla location gets so busy that there's no one to help with the online orders. However, there was no seating available for my party of 3 until we had already started eating. I know there's nothing the restaurant can do about this, but I would be prepared to eat in the car or take it home.

Came on a Tuesday, they mentioned they don't have Taco Tuesday Specials since their pricing is fair already. Okay, understandable. This spot took us a while to walk to from Adams Avenue, only because we didn't know the path. But once you know it, it's an easy and simple walk! The menu which is written on a metal sheet is a bit difficult to read because of all the edges and dips. You'll understand the jist of it because the item names are written in red! The workers are super sweet, informative, and friendly. They have outdoor seating and indoor seating. It's a small place, but can hold a few groups! They have a salsa bar, which is great. They have nice variety, although I wished some would pack more heat. Also, if they had lids on them to keep the flies out and away-- that would be most ideal! In addition, they have soda machine, water, horchata/hibiscus, and beer/bottled sodas as well. To eat, I ordered 2 Al Pastor on Corn Tortillas. My mom had 1 Al Pastor and 1 Baja (Fried Fish) Taco on Corn Tortilla. My moms friend ordered 1 Al Pastor and 1 Carne Asada Taco on Flour Tortilla. We also had Chips & Guac to share! I got myself a Mexican Coke as well. The Al Pastor came with little cuts of pineapple which weren't tart or stringy. They paired well with the Al Pastor which was really flavorful (without being overly salty) on its own-- really, no salsa was needed for this. It came with cilantro and onions as well. I could probably eat 4 next time! I tried the fish taco as well since the piece of fish was so big. The batter was seasoned which was interesting. It was good, but not better than the Al pastor that's for sure! It was nice to try something different. My moms friend said the carne asada was ok, she also preferred the Al pastor. The salsa bar had pickled onions which paired really well with the chips and guac, as well as the tacos. It was bright and fresh, and it had some oomph of black pepper as well. I tried their "tamarind" sauce, it was dark black colored-- but really didn't have any taste to it. I also had the creamy green sauce-- this one was really light and airy. Cilantro & cream vibes. It didn't really bring anything to the table when I ate it with the taco, but with the chips it was nice. There was also another green salsa which I think was more avocado forward, with some herbs, and the teeniest amount of spice. This also went good with the chips. The guacamole itself looked like it was made in the morning or the day before because it was already a bit discolored, it tasted a bit bland as well. Nothing special and the amount of guac compared to chips was unbalanced! Thankfully, we did get limes with our tacos so I added lime to the guac and then from their salsa bar-- added their pico ! This brought more life to the guacamole which turned out to be much tastier after all the additions. But all in all, I'd probably skip ordering this next time for the group! There's still tacos I haven't tried from here which I'll be having next time. It's a good spot to come to for lunch or late night bite. The area is pretty quiet & easy to walk to. Would recommend it!

The food was good but I wish they did a little more for the vegetarian options. And the same options translated over to every type of food they served, so the same two flavors for tacos and burritos. Plus the flavor was fresh but I wouldn't say it was super flavorful. I did like now the nopales was prepared, it was very crispy and fresh. The sizes of the tacos were pretty big, and they stuffed it pretty well, I had a hard time holing my taco without things falling out. For everything on the menu, there is an extra cost to add cheese, which I thought was a bummer, but then I saw how big of a slice of avocado they put on my vegetarian tacos!! They did not skimp on the avocado. I also had their bottled margarita, and it was so good! It was 11% and I still couldn't taste the alcohol at all!! It was so lime heavy which I really appreciated. I also tried their guacamole, it was very fresh, not a ton of flavor but it was still good! Lastly I got the churros and they were amazing. They had almost like a cake pop texture so I don't know if that meant undercooked but I liked it!! It had the soft inside and a crunchy exterior. Highly recommend trying their churros. The location had inside and outside seating, mostly tables for four. They had a great fresh salsa bar that was self serve. All the food is made to order so it takes a while to get the food but it's worth it!

I'm a fan of The Taco Stand with multiple locations around SD. Small shop with limited indoor seating but has more outdoor seating. As far as the food, the Mar y Tiera fries are great. The steak and prawns are seasoned well and the fries are crispy with guacamole and their salsa. For the price, it can feed two people easy. They seriously need a different pickup system cause they call out orders by name. They mis-spelled my name so was difficult to listen. Street parking is tough in the area.

Not sure if I came on a bad day but the food was not good, it lacked flavor and the tacos were super soggy. The churros were really good though! The service was quick to take my order but when it came to receiving the food, it was busy but nobody called my name for the order so my food was just sitting there:/ The seats were pretty dirty and the pico de gallo was definitely old on the salsa bar By the other reviews it seems like a good place but I honestly didn't enjoy myself.

The Taco Stand is one the places you can't miss in La Jolla. With their long lines out the door, this place is a handmade tortilla castle! The place is an ordinary taco shop, it's pretty good for what it is, but a bit dry. Their churros on the other hand is incredible, service is fast and easy. The vibe is super awesome. Got the corn on the cob, it was cold didn't like it. 4 stars.

Love the vibes! The place has that TJ feel. Street tacos close by.. their churros are also super good, and costumer service is amazing

Taco stand has the best California burrito in San Diego we love this place! Fast and quick services. Great salsa bar!

Food was made fresh and tasty, but wait was a little long for a weekday lunch. You can see everything made to order so I get why it takes a little longer but seating is limited so it's hard to take up seats while you don't have your food yet but then if you wait there might not be any seats when you get your food. I found street parking nearby.

Woow.. I just love this place. I have not had a better California burrito anywhere. The synergy of the flavors that are put together are just awesome. They also have a salsa cart on the side so you can go and get more poison to put on your burrito. This time I got 2 habanero salsa to liven up my dinner and some pickled onions. Will definitely gonna k everytime I wonder into San Diego.

I am a die hard Taco Stand customer, and the North Park location is their best location after having tested all of their San Diego locations. I have also been on a quest for the best al pastor taco and California burrito in San Diego and Taco Stand takes the cake for both categories. I have yet to find any place that is better, and trust me I've tried. Always busy with a hole in the wall feel, they have their operation down to a science as the kitchen churns through orders. However if you don't want to wait, I highly recommend ordering online and picking up to skip what seems to be ever growing lines as other people discover how great the Taco Stand restaurants really are. Overall a rare 10/10 in my book Pro tip: if you're like me and order a California burrito every time but still want to keep things fresh, their California burrito sub Al pastor and add pineapple is chef's kiss.

A local staple and solid option. I like coming here because the carne, guac and handmade tortillas are so fresh. The staff has been really friendly and accommodating even when I've shown up in a large group. Acer usually takes our order and remembers me by name. The mar y tierra items are fire! Must have.

Good taco place. We had the carne asada burrito which was just ok. Filled with a lot of beans and not a ton of flavor. I also had the carne asada fries which were much better. I had been to the one in La Jolla and it was much better, so this one was a little disappointing. No need to come back with so many amazing Mexican places in San Diego. The place is super tiny and designed for take out. Staff was easy to work with.

Love taco stand!! Great food at an unbeatable price, especially in San Diego. We went on a Friday evening so it was packed - there's not much seating available and there were people hovering waiting to take our table when we left. Very popular for takeout but I love to dine in as well, as long as you don't mind a little chaos. We got the carne asada fries (my favorite), carne asada burrito, tacos and corn. Everything was delicious!

Favorite spot to get California Burritos in San Diego. If you love a good sauce, this is definitely the place to go. The cilantro & chipotle sauce completely elevates the food. Fresh made churros are unreal as well! The wait to get food at North Park is much quicker than the La Jolla location. Prices are great for the quantity! Will forever be my go to spot.

I love the casual feeling of this place. What's not to like? Mexican music playing. My burrito came out fast and hot. The al.pastor is tender, juicy, and flavorful. The kind of burrito where the tortilla is light and airy. Neither the first bite nor the last bite felt like it was a giant bite of plain tortilla, if you know what I mean. It was juicy all the way through. Plus, an assortment of six salsas and sides, including pickled onions, pico de gallo, and fresh lime wedges. If this were closer to me, I'd eat here every day that ends in Y and twice on Sundays.

Always a solid choice for tacosssss! And Mexican corn. Always the corn. I really like this place even though it's a chain. Staff is always nice and the food comes out quick and fresh. The salsas are tasty, they have good drink options, and the ambiance is casual and chill. Prices are reasonable, and taste is consistent from location to location.

Good, basic, dependable taco spot. Their sauces and hot sauce selection is great with tons of variety. The wait is never too long even when they're busy. Lots of seating inside and out. Can't go wrong with this place!

Love this spot!! Customer service is great & one of my favorite places for elote. Tortillas are fresh!

Great tacos. Taste pretty much the same as the La Jolla location for me, without the crazy long line. The Baja fish taco was my favorite--fish was very fresh and crispy and goes well with the cabbage.

UPDATE! Why is this place turning into my to-go local taco shop?! I'm beginning to understand the hype. Still, I prefer other tacos that are further outside the perimeter (as in south like Chula Vista) but this is the local SD-Proper spot for that delicious taco run. Tacos look better and taste better when ordered for here. Previously I've ordered to go but ate there and tacos were wrapped and squished yet edible and delicious. I noticed getting tacos for "here" looked more full bodied, more protein, and bigger looking. Also, just that much more enjoyable to eat not having to unrolling a squished taco to eat it. So, I love seeing diverse staff regardless what kind of restaurant but there always must be at least one ethnicity of that food. If it's a sushi spot I better see at least one Japanese in the kitchen, if it's pasta I better see at least one Italian in the kitchen. It makes the experience that more closer to "authentic" if I need to describe what I'm trying to say. Authentic or not, tacos be legit here. Until the next review...

Delicious tacos Carne asada has a nice sear and well flavored Seating is limited The sauce bar is also somewhat limiting compared to some other locations but sauces tasted good Overall would come again for the casual vibes

Came here from a friend recommendation and so glad I was in the area to give it a try. Upon arrival there was a small line but very quick and efficient. Ordered the fish taco and the shrimp. Food was made fresh and the salsa bar was like no other with options. Managed to grab a table and the little one ordered bean and cheese burrito. We ate every bite. Full of flavors with every bite delicious! Honestly best tacos I've ever had in San Diego county. The staff was warm and welcoming and the inside was kept clean. Definitely a spot for a 2 or 3 anymore just take them tacos /burritos etc to go. Is it taco Tuesday yet?

LOVE! DELISH! BOMB! I could go on and on. This place was recommended and I was curious so we stopped in and I'm so glad we did. The place is small and quaint but they push out a lot of high quality food. From the fresh tortilla to the perfectly seasoned meat to the fresh ingredients. I intended to only eat half of my burrito but I couldn't help myself, I ate the whole thing! The staff was nice and efficient. This place is a GEM! The place is small and they have a small about of indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend taking the food to a local brewery and enjoy it with a beer or two. PARKING: Street Parking. We parked in the residential area and walked a couple of blocks. Who doesn't like earning their meal? CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN!

Flies are constantly buzzing near the sauce bar. The trash is piled up and I saw a server just punch through the trash with her fist. She also hands people their orders sometimes which is pretty gross. I would hope she washes her hands every so often. The sauces are great. I have to say the spoons used to ladle are perfect because I could totally see people spilling sauces everywhere if it was another type of design. I saw an older lady have her hands covered in sauce. She started licking her fingers and then proceeded to keep scooping sauce. California Burrito - pretty hefty and stuffed. The ingredients could be spread out a bit better because all the avocado was at the bottom. Overall great flavor and texture with the asada and fries. Sonora taco - I personally loved how fresh this one tasted. The meat and the sauce combined together made for the perfect bite every time. Al Pastor taco - Big fan of the shredded pineapple in this one. Perfect amount of juicy sweetness to the rich and fatty pastor. I would maybe go to a different location because this place just didn't feel very clean.

Longtime Loyal Customer, But Disappointed by Recent Changes I've been a loyal customer of The Taco Stand in North Park for years, it's been my go-to spot for consistently great tacos and casual takeout. One of the things I've always appreciated is the little details, like the ability to request extra salsas in the "comment" section when ordering to-go. Every time in the past, the staff would kindly include them without issue. It was a small gesture that made a big difference in my experience. Lately, though, I've noticed a disappointing shift. Now when I request salsas, I'm either told that they have to charge me for them, or I get vague responses like "they're only free if you get them yourself from the salsa bar" or "that's just for Uber orders." It feels inconsistent and, frankly, a little dismissive, especially after years of having this handled so smoothly. What's more frustrating is the attitude that sometimes comes with these responses. Instead of a polite explanation of a new policy, it often feels like I'm being brushed off or that staff just don't want to bother with pre-packing the salsas. If this is truly a new policy, I think it would help to clearly post or communicate that--so expectations are aligned and loyal customers don't feel like they're being penalized for something that used to be part of the service. I still love the food, and I genuinely want to keep supporting this place, but I hope management takes this feedback seriously. A little more consistency and better communication would go a long way in maintaining the loyalty of longtime customers like myself. I gave them 5 stars because I honestly love the food and this review is more about constructive criticism. Never about affecting the business!!

So so good! My favorite was the surf and turf burrito. The flour tortilla is super fresh and delicious and the filling is extremely flavorful, with tender meat. You can enjoy it without the extra sauces. We also got the Al pastor taco and the Baja fish taco, both were good with lots of flavor. Customer service was very good, everyone was friendly and efficient.

Visited San Diego and my friends swore by Taco stand so we decided to give it a go for our last dinner before heading home to Reno. I attempted to order a veggie burrito but unfortunately they did not have an option for that and could only do a mushroom burrito which I didn't want. Instead we got a California burrito and the Al pastor burrito and some churros. The burritos were HUGE which we weren't expecting! We were only able to eat one and saved the second and brought it all the way with us home and had it for breakfast. So it's safe to say that the burritos hold up! Was not soggy at all. The food was ready so fast! Despite being relatively busy, I ordered and was out in less than 10 minutes. Churros are made when ordered so they come out hot and fresh. They're to die for so make sure you order! Great selection of salsas and they even had self serve pickled onions which I love!

Great food. Ordered the cali burrito, al pastor tacos, baja taco, pescador taco, elote, and churros. Always yummy and fresh. Surprisingly not too busy on a Wednesday at peak dinner time.

Hot take - this place is better than Tacos El Gordo. Seriously, if people closed their eyes, I think they'd agree. I personally think that these tacos have more flavor, has better service, and pricing is comparable. They have a self-serve salsa bar! I loved the pineapple on the al pastor, and the carne asada meat was tender and had a nice grill flavor. This location is street parking only, and seating is pretty limited. I'd recommend taking out!

Taco stand never fails! their camaron taco, california burrito, and baja taco are fantastic. never miss out on their churros either!

Great food and service every time. There can be a line but it moves quick and is worth the wait.

Food was good, service was quick. Bathroom has a key to it but was available on the patio - was pretty clean. Devoured the burrito and it put me in a food coma - kinda drippy towards the end but it was filled well and delicious. Patio tables were a bit messy but we just ate inside. They churn out those orders so don't blame them for not monitoring those outside tables. Salsa bar was awesome - lots of good selections. Appreciated being able to just help myself to lemons as well. Had the churros as well - they came with a little sauce container of thick condensed milk. Was pretty solid - churro as expected.

The food here is always on point!! I love the Camaron burrito, it's truly top five, we moved away from San Diego, but visit often and this is a must stop on our visits (like last week). I still dream about this burrito, no joke. Make sure to buy the chips, it's a steal of a deal and they are fresh and delicious, and pair it with the creamy salsas especially for a unique and amazing combo. Anything truly is fantastic, the cooking is consistently great, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is joyful as soon as you walk in! This is a local spot that people love as well as an accessible, fun stop for visitors - there is indoor and outdoor seating in a vibrant part of town, you won't be disappointed! Also, if you want to make a date of it, like we usually do, the food travels great and they even have adorable to go bags! Balboa Park is a few minute drive away! Taco stand - I love you. Don't ever change ;)

If i could recommend ONE place and ONE thing to get before you leave the state of California it would be the Surf and Turf Burrito (Mar y tierra) from this place. The burrito is so well balanced. The steak is cooked to perfection with the right amount of char. Its tender and juicy while being pack full if flavor. The shrimp is tender and cooked perfectly every time with the right bounce and blast of flavor. The crunch you get from the pico and veggies is refreshing and keeps you wanting to take another bite. Dont even get me started on the tortilla. It's made in house and you can tell. It's soft and fluffy but has the perfect pull for that large bite you will be taking. You get an amazing eating experience for just $12. If i lived in San Diego every inch of my being would be built by this $12 burrito. Sorry I have no pictures I was more focused on eating this beautiful piece of art than this burrito and restaurant is.