If you haven't tried the spicy surf and turf burrito here, you're missing out. It's the perfect…read morebalance of heat and flavor. Since the location is in a small plaza, parking is definitely a challenge when it's busy. I highly recommend placing a mobile/phone order ahead of time so you can just grab and go. Highly recommend!

I decided to stop by Los Tacos in Encinitas after reading all the great reviews about this specific…read morelocation! The parking lot has plentiful parking but was completely full as I was leaving around 12pm. There were tons of order pick-up spots and 20-minute max parking spots that help with the flow. The restaurant was impeccably clean with a growing line of lunch-goers. The workers were very efficient and the line moved quickly. I also noticed the apparent owner/manager talking to regulars and greeting customers as they walked in, which I really liked to see! I was served my order to-go in less than 10 minutes and ended up unexpectedly using the other 10 minutes after taking my first bite--after that it was hard to stop. The burrito was the perfect size (not too large and not too small). My original breakfast burrito was wrapped in a fresh hand-made tortilla filled with fluffy eggs, the perfect amount of bacon, cheese, soft fresh potatoes, topped with the avocado salsa verde which went perfectly with everything. I even ended up sipping the salsa (it was that good) between bites of the burrito. I was also blown away by the clean and fully stocked salsa bar. So many options (including non-spicy ones for those with gastric limitations too!) and they even offered radishes, carrots, and pickled onions individually wrapped with care. Everything tasted fresh and home-made. After 7 years being away from San Diego, Los Tacos delivered exactly what I had been missing. This location really blew me away and I will definitely be back to see what else it has to offer.

The cashier Jaime was very genuine and nice even during the rush. He took care of us making us feel…read morewelcomed and is a hard worker! Thank you!

Love this placeee!! Amazing food and service! This is my go to place when I'm in town!read more

Excellent tacos and price! Love the cocinita pibil tacos. And they recently updated the inside bar.read more

I love city tacos. They have a big menu full of delicious tacos and every time the tacos are great…read more After 3 visits my favorite tacos are: the camaron enchilado, shank you taco, portobello taco, and friar fish taco. I haven't tried every single taco on the menu, but I probably have had about 1/3 of them. Another outstanding item are frijoles charros. When I first ordered them, I thought it was just going to be beans, but to my great surprise and delight the beans were filled with three different types of meat, salsa fresca, and topped with cheese. The beans were like the filling of a burrito without the tortilla, so delicious. The service is friendly. You just walk up and order at the counter. Every time I've been in and asked for suggestions. The person taking orders is ready with helpful ideas. Turnaround time after you order is quick about 10 minutes. Ambience is casual. There is seating inside and outside. This is a great place for a casual dinner or lunch. Food is delicious and they also serve variety of beverages including beer.

I grew up going here when it was Rico's, this place has always been phenomenal. So happy Pavlos…read morekept it the same, this place feels like home every time I come in. Been coming for over 20 years! Food always has me leaving very happy

I started coming to Rico's 20+ years ago and when they rebranded as Pavlos and kept most everything…read morethe same I didn't expect much to change menu wise, which I thought was kind of a shame. Why not upgrade some of the aging furniture, design, infrastructure? oh well, just a name change. Why not take the chance to make changes since ownership was staying the same? Some of those items were stale and new r&d items could be added, but maybe too much change would drive customers away. To update my old Rico review I started coming here 20+ years ago and since that review is 15 years old I have changed my mind on the Justin burrito. Why was I eating 4 different types of carbs? Why even have lettuce? Also why no sour cream since were throwing everything in the kitchen sink in there (sans meat). The justin burrito is like seeing a fat vegetarian, sorry not sorry. I think I was just eating becuase I was bored and hungry and had a fast metabolism, always eating beyond satisfied. I'd much rather eat perfect bites to a satisfying amount rather than overindulge on chasing balance. I still haven't met Justin, but my fear is after all these decades of eating these massive burritos maybe he's no longer around. The decor is mostly the same, the menu is mostly the same, the staff, etc. etc. Prices have gone up and to me more than the times. 20% on the Justin and 30+% on breakfast burritos. How is the Calidilla (quesadilla wrapped CAB) $17? i'm fairly certain the quesadilla portion isn't equal to an equivalent price increase versus the standard $7 cheese quesadilla becuase I weighed a CAB and quesadilla and the Calidilla and 1+1 does not equal 2 and the price difference isn't proportional Something that I did notice is that my usual favorite California burrito has waned. I don't think anything specifically has changed, but probably my level of love for it. I found the fries to be a little less crispy, the meat a little greasier, tortilla a litte dryer, hot sauce a little milder. The nostalgia is hard to recreate and even harder to explain to others, but alot of things were amazing just becuase I was in my early 20's. I still feel like it's not a taco shop or an ertos. I call them Mexican fast food leaning more towards a restaurant now. $13 breakfast burritos is wild.

I wasn't sure what to expect from a taco place next to a gas station, but this spot was a great…read moresurprise. The restaurant was super clean and a perfect place to try something new. I ordered the tacos de papa, and my daughter had the birria tacos--both were excellent. The hot sauce was especially good and really brought everything together. Being from out of town, it's hard to know which taco places are worth trying, but this one definitely is. I would absolutely recommend it and will be coming back next time I'm in town. Thank you!

I've seen this place numerous times on my way to the Starbucks and finally decided that today's the…read moreday to try this place. We went at 1:30 pm today (Friday). No drive through. So my bro and I went in and ordered food for the rest of the fam. This place is set-up more for take out rather than dining in. The lady at the register was super nice and friendly. We ordered the carne asada and shrimp rancheros plates that came with rice, beans and a flour tortilla. Also two burritos, cabeza and fish. And a coconut flan for dessert. Pros: Convenient location Food came out very quick Great customer service Coconut flan was absolutely delicious The shrimp rancheros were also delicious, very well seasoned & cooked perfectly. Cons: The burritos were much smaller, not as filled as other burritos from other Mexican restaurants. The carne asada was over cooked and dry There was only 2 pieces of fish in the fish burrito that were so over fried that it was hard and inedible. We had high hopes for this place, but our first impression fell flat. Not sure if it would be worth it to try and go again.

Never buy chicken soup anywhere else. Homemade flour tortillas and the best chicken soup w chunks…read moreof avocado, their Cali burritos use potato instead of fries but are so good as well. Simple clean atmosphere but a local fav, if you're in from out of town come here for sure for the authentic SoCal experience. Tucked away near Mountain View, a local staple!

I have been going to Jorge's on and off for years since it is very close to my work. The soup, get…read morespicy, is excellent. The food quality is solid. I like their soup, rolled tacos and enchiladas best. Parking can be hard at peak times due to many other restaurants in the strip mall and every other business with a sign saying XYZ Parking only.

My favorite stop on my recent trip to the San Diego area…read more Encinitas Fish Shop was recommended by one of my local SD work colleagues. I grabbed an Uber after work on a Thursday and headed north 11 miles. As I arrived at the Fish Shop, I could smell the goodness inside and saw the line waiting to order. The restaurant is on one side, with an open bar on the other. Ordering is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Pick your fish, pick how you want to consume it (plate, sandwich, salad), and pick your sides and drink. I went with my work colleagues recommendation of a blackened sea bass sandwich with onion rings and a Marg. That choice was FANTASTIC!!! You seat yourself once you order and place the buzzer given to you by the counter person on the unit on your table. Although busy, there were still tables available (bar and restaurant, plus out front). As the NBA playoffs were on, I sat inside. Everyone working here was friendly and as I already stated... my meal was the best I had on this San Diego visit. A bonus was a gorgeous sunset just 3 blocks down from the shop. I will be back to Encinitas Fish Shop when I next visit San Diego.

It had been a while since I'd had oysters and it sounded really good. Years ago, when I lived in…read morePacific Beach I used to go to their Thursday $1 oyster night at that location. I moved to North County and a few years later they opened Encinitas fish shop. I have been for the oysters in the past but it had been a long time. I looked it up to make sure they still had oyster night and sure enough they do. The price is now $1.25 but that still feels like a good deal. They had 4 different types to choose from. There was only about 7 people in front of me when I got in line including a family. There was an older couple ordering and it took about 20 minutes for them to complete their transaction. The rest of the line moved ok after they were done, but I probably waited about 40 minutes just to order. I ordered 3 of each kind, a dozen. Then I went to get water. They were out of ice. I sat in the window seating and waited. It took a bit, but it was a nice day so I didn't mind too much. A girl came out calling names but it was very difficult to hear her. I finally heard my name and she dropped off my oysters. I asked for more cocktail sauce and she left to get it. She brought it back but immediately left and never told me which oysters were which. I had to flag down another employee and he told me which oysters were which. In the past, I haven't liked some of the choices, but this time they had a whole different selection and I liked all of them! They were so good and fresh. I don't know why I waited so long to return. I'll definitely be back for more soon!

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is so cute. It was perfect for my friend's birthday dinner. Our…read morewaiter, Andrew (i think) was awesome! Our food was all good and the drinks. The wine selection was perfect. Definitely recommend for any type of occasion! And, there is a sports bar next door that I would like to check out soon.

Food was ok but what really got me steamed was that everyone from management to staff seemed to try…read moreand guilt me in to leaving a minimum tip of 20% which means they were expecting more than just 20%. WTF world do we like in where we have to tip 25% They lost me as a customer on the tip shaming culture that seems rampant at this eatery.

So yesterday I went to get dinner at one of my favorite places, El Pueblo, and ordered their…read moredelicious Carnitas dinner plus chips and guacamole and when I got home, I realized that Arturo had forgotten any flour tortillas in order to eat the Carnitas. So I called the restaurant talked to a nice lady and she said Peter we're so sorry. Please bring it back when you can and we'll replace it for you or give you a credit. So today, I drove back took in the food and robin understood exactly what had gone down and replaced everything perfectly with a smile. That's great service Plus great food thank you all see you soon.

I came out to San Diego from Las Vegas Nevada to visit my sister whom I hadn't seen in a year and a…read morehalf due to school and exams and work and life. My sister and her partner had been raving about this place telling me how authentic and delicious the food is. After spending all day at Boots In The Park under the sun it was time for a much needed family meal. Thank you for bringing my sister and I our last meal of my trip! I will absolutely be flying back out simply to come back to your restaurant! Much love!

When out-of-town visitors wanted burritos and other Mexican food for their last morning in San…read moreDiego, we headed to Juanitas! Lucy was very welcoming ... and patient while eight of us placed our orders. I finally tried the Huevos Rancheros (4/5). The eggs were perfect, but the rancheros sauce was a pico de gallo. The flour tortillas were great. My wife had our favorite here: Carnitas Burrito (5/5). In fact, we refer to this restaurant as "Juanitas Carnitas" ... the best Carnitas Burrito in San Diego County!

Best Chile Relleno I think I've ever had in my life. To me, this is the test of a Mexican place -…read morecan they do the Chile Relleno right? Juanita's Taco Shop passed the test! I ordered a Chile Relleno + Taco plate and got the carnitas taco. Also grabbed an orange Jarritos since I don't regularly get these at home. Food was prepared quickly and the guy at the counter was pleasant and efficient. Plenty of seating was available, but I decided to get take out and brought it back to where I was staying. Food stayed hot after a short walk, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. There was honestly TOO much food, and I had enough for a late night snack and early breakfast bite as well. I would definitely come back to try something else on the large menu!