Brasa Norte is a taco place that just recently opened around May 2025. I finally made it to try in July 2025. Known for Tacos and some grilled steaks!! Brasa Norte is located inside the Market on 8th Food Hall in National City area of San Diego. Between my roommate and I, we tried: - Rib Eye Steak - New York Steak We loved both steaks. I'm a big Rib Eye and all the fat that goes with it. I also really liked the bone marrow that went with it too! Roommate watches his girlish figure, so he prefers the cut of steak with less fat. Service was quick and easy. Order at the counter and find yourself a seat afterwards. Ambiance is casual as Brasa Norte is located within a food hall / market. ENJOY!! read more

Brasa Norte - Ribeye Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

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The hubby and I shared the ribeye special for $24.99. The staff was helpful and they seem to have nice menu options. We could smell the deliciousness as we walked up to the counter..... The steak was supposed to be 12oz. It looked way smaller. The special came with beans, guacamole, 2 mini flour quesadillas, a tuétano, grilled onions & a grilled jalapeño. The beans and guacamole came in a small 1/4 c container. We were expecting different portion sizes. But the meat was very flavorful. The tuétano was unfortunately very dry and all bone. We gave their habanero chile a try. It was an oil based chile that was surprisingly good and not too spicy. We hope to give them another try & see if things are a little different. read more

Brasa Norte - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

Been dying to try this spot since it opened and read the initial reviews. They offer military discounts, BUT, it doesn't apply to their steak orders! How are their prices so reasonable?!?! Once you see their steak portions, you'll understand why... When you get your order, you'll think you ordered a steak, bone marrow, & quesadilla kids meal. I looked at my plate and thought, I'm still going to be hungry after this meal. My NY steak was undercooked (ordered it medium, but received cooked med-rare), my buddy's ribeye was cooked as ordered. The baby bone marrow was just enough to spread onto the 2 included micro cheese quesadillas. The included guacamole was good, their refried beans--I mean how can this be anything but what's expected (you only get 2 tablespoons of each in a small to-go ketchup cup). Their NY steak was $19.99 and the ribeye was $24.99. I went back to order a carne asada street taco and a pork Adobada street taco since my steak didn't fulfill my appetite. They were as good as you'd expect for National City/Chula Vista. It had chopped onions & cilantro and they had the condiments (hot salsa, limes, beets, pico de gallo, etc.) out for you to help yourself. In the end, it was a bit underwhelming. The tacos are as good but no better than a fast food or sit down casual spot which served tacos as their specialty. Their steaks while inexpensive, there's a reason for them being so reasonably priced. For that price point, honestly, you'd be better served going to Texas Roadhouse or Sizzler's. Their service was both friendly and welcoming. read more

Brasa Norte - miniscule undercooked NY steak - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

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I really wanted to like Brasa Norte because they have such a good deal for the tomahawk and ribeye steaks. Unfortunately, it was too good to be true and I left feeling disappointed. Located inside Market on 8th, Brasa Norte sells a variety of Mexican dishes but it's probably most known for selling steaks at a very affordable price. As far as I can tell, there isn't a dedicated parking lot for this food hall and we just parked along the street for free. If you're here to specifically try the ribeyes, make sure you come Mon-Thurs, when it's a bit cheaper. It's a good tactic to draw in crowds during slower periods and if you're part of the military, you can get some discounts too! Once you order through the kiosk, you'll get a buzzer and you can sit anywhere you like. There are a ton of long tables indoor and outdoor so if it's busy, you might have to share with another group. I didn't find an area to activate military benefits on the kiosk. Also, instead of indicating how you would like you steaks cooked on the kiosk, we were asked about it in-person after ordering. The Ribeye meal comes with a 12 oz. ribeye steak, one bone marrow, two quesadillas, guacamole, refried beans, and grilled onions and peppers. It smelled amazing but the ribeye was overcooked and kind of dry, even though I had asked for medium rare. I also didn't think it was salted enough. Out of everything, I liked the quesadillas the most because of whatever cheese they used. I also tried the Cabeza Taco and Queso Birria Taco. The cabeza was a bunch of shredded meats and I didn't notice any fatty chunks I've come to expect. The Queso Birria Taco was good though. Very saucy and meaty. Overall, I was disappointed with the meal because I was really looking forward to some delicious ribeye for a fraction of the cost compared to other restaurants. You really do get what you pay for. read more

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Brasa Norte is the latest taco vendor to occupy this stall at the Market on 8th food hall in National City. Originally, another Mexican business was going to serve grilled steaks as part of its menu, but I don't believe that ever happened. Besides the four cuts of steaks offered (top sirloin, New York, ribeye, tomahawk), a variety of tacos and burritos made up the rest of the menu. Although the steaks looked like a good deal, I focused on a couple of tacos for my order. The Asada and Suadero were my choices with the first one being made up of top sirloin choice. The second used meat from the navel of the cow. Cilantro and onions topped each taco with a healthy dollop of guacamole added to the Asada taco. The sirloin cut was more tender while the navel meat had more flavor. Condiments (e.g. pico de gallo) and salsa were available at the counter so you could help yourself. Each taco was about street size, and the prices were reasonable. If you have the appetite and are willing to shell out a little more money, then I do have to say the steaks and bone marrow are the most interesting items out of all the food hall vendors. I gave a four star rating for my visit to Brasa Norte. read more

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Man are you kidding! I'm coming here for steak tacos for now on!! Got the prime rib tacos and they were bomb! Meat was fresh and cooked medium with the right amount of seasoning. The fresh salsas of every color and their pineapple sour cream was amazing! There kiosk gives you steak house vibes with a view of the whole kitchen and it well lit. Service was fast and Hines you could see the cook doing his thing and in 10 minutes boom my tacos were ready. My friend loved the brown salsa! read more

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Came here with the wifey for a chill date night and checked out Brasa Norte inside Market & 8th. First things first the vibe is low-key and quiet, which was perfect for us. This isn't your traditional steakhouse experience. There's no table service you order from a self-serve kiosk, then the grill master calls you up to ask how you like your meat cooked. Definitely different, but it works. I'll be honest, I came specifically for the T-bone steak... and of course, it was sold out. Heartbroken indeed! Ended up going with the ribeye instead, and for $20 including a bone marrow, two quesadillas and refried beans it was a solid deal. Is it the highest-quality ribeye? No. But for the price point, you're getting a good cut cooked to your preference, and it hit the spot. read more

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Located inside Market on 8th, we came to try their grilled rib-eye steak special, which came with bone marrow, 2 quesadillas, small beans, guacamole, grilled onions and pepper. On the side, they offered homemade salsas, cucumbers, and lime. The ribeye steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare where the meat had some fat but overall was tender and not chewy or tough. It came nicely seasoned. The bone marrow was also cooked well where it was a drippy, fatty chonk of marrow. I would definitely come back in a heartbeat assuming that they are able to consistently grill the steak the same way!! Such a great deal and so delicious!! read more

Brasa Norte - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

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What an awesome experience! This place is located inside Market on 8th in National City. The place can get crowded, but there is always seating available inside and outdoors. The 2 lbs Tomahawk Steak was so incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. It comes with two bone marrows, four quesadillas, guacamole, refried beans, and grilled onions and peppers. It's more than enough for two people, and for $44.99, it's a fantastic deal. The presentation was impressive, and the long bone helped keep the meat juicy and tender. The watermelon drink was super refreshing, and their salsa went perfectly with both the meat and quesadillas. The service was just as great, the person at the register greeted everyone with a smile, and the grill master was friendly and welcoming. We also really appreciate the military discount. My husband and I had to let them know how much we loved the food. We'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Today we visited 32nd Naval Base and afterwards our son wanted to eat some meat. My wife suggested to visit MARKET ON 8th. It was a short drive from 32nd base but when we arrived it was hard for us to find parking, maybe it's because it's the weekend. We walked around inside the Market on 8th and our Son kept saying NO to every stall my wife suggested but suddenly stopped on this BRASA NORTE STEAK & TACOS. My son immediately told my wife to order the steak here, it was a fast decision my wife ordered right away their TOMAHAWK STEAK for 2 person and their RIBEYE STEAK. Their Tomahawk was a 2lb steak and comes with 2 Bone Morrows , 4 quesadillas and more for only $44.99 and this steak is Tender and cooked nicely medium rare the way we wanted. The Ribeye for $24.99 is also juicy and also Tender and actually more tender than the Tomahawk, and this one is good too. They have a sign in their counter that says if you go Monday to Thursday their Ribeye is $3 less than their regular price. Staff here are friendly and quick . I enjoyed their Steak here and there's more in their Menu that we wanna try next time Also, they have a sign that they also offer MILITARY discounts so that's a really good deal too . read more

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Brasa Norte is the real deal. It might look like a simple taco stand, but the quality here is on another level. I ordered the ribeye it blew me away. Perfect char, super juicy, and seasoned just right, you can taste the care they put into every bite. You can tell these guys are passionate about good food. If you love legit grilled meats and bold flavor, Brasa Norte is a must. I'll definitely be back hungry. read more

Brasa Norte - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

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The ribeye plate is worth every penny. Better yet, if you dine Monday through Thursday you get a discount. The staff was attentive and assured that the two plates came out at the same time. Our other order was two birria tacos which were amazing. The only reason I walked away a bit unsatisfied is because the employee didn't offer me some Birria meat broth when I placed my order. When I saw another couple with broth, I went back to the counter to ask for some and was told that they had ran out. Apologies for the lack of pictures, promise to get some next time. I was famished; therefore, I forgot about them until I was already halfway through my plate.look for a seat while you wait for your food to be prepared- you will have ample time since they cook to order. The seating experience is pretty cool since the different restaurants share the space. read more

I wanted to love this place but unfortunately I don't know if I'll come back, at least not for the steak. My wife and I came here about a month ago and got the steak plate. Everything on the plate was amazing except for the steak. Ours were both completely raw when we asked for medium rare :/ the staff was chill and friendly but it was a real bummer since we were both starving. Luckily we got a few tacos too which were great ! I'd recommend the quesadillas though! They were amazing ! read more

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We visited Market on 8th after shopping at the 32nd Naval base 'coz it wasn't that far of a drive to it, plus I wanna see whats new at Market on 8th. Walking around inside, my Son noticed a Steak spot called "BRASA NORTE STEAKS and TACOS," so we decided that that's where we were gonna get our food. Getting closer to the place, I saw a bunch of Selections like Steaks, Tacos, Burittos, and more. My Son and husband ordered right away. We got: *TOMAHAWK for Two *RIBEYE At first I'm very skeptical if we were gonna enjoy their Steak 'coz the Price is only $44.99 for the Tomahawk with a lot of other food included on it. The TOMAHAWK and RIBEYE includes BONE MARROW, QUESADILLAS, and BEANS, as well as complimentary condiments of your choice from their counter. They also have a lot of Drinks to choose from, but we got our drinks from the other store we saw before we saw Brasa. Both Steaks are so Tender and cooked right, a Medium rare steak. The Steak quality is not that high nor that bad, it's just in the MIDDLE. The Staff are very nice, and we enjoy seeing them cooking our steaks 'coz we sat on a table that was in front of their place. Brasa also offers Military discounts. Plenty of food to choose from at Brasa, we will still order their steaks on our next visit there, but next time we will also try their Burritos and Tacos. Parking, omg I do not know if that is an everyday thing in there 'coz it's way to hard to find one, or maybe it's just because we went on a busy Saturday. read more

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I'm excited to see Market on 8th get a rebirth of new vendors! I've heard many great things about Brasa Norte and their steaks (Tomahawks, top sirloin, & rib eyes). But, for some reason I always gravitate to nachos!! I can't help it!! Brass Norte also has flat screens displaying some of their items. And everything looks tempting! I have mixed feelings with my order of nachos. The guacamole just drenched my order... and of course- one can't complain bc we know if we order from Chipotle- they're infamous quote- "Extra for guac." I had to use a fork to somewhat distribute the carne asada and fixings onto the stale tortilla rounds. Another bummer. The menu listing didn't mention beans of any kind. So, underneath the many layers- you'll find refried beans and plenty of thick melted jack cheese. I'm more of a cheese sauce kinda gal with nachos. But, there was no shortage cheese. But, once the cheese cooled down- it would clump up and you'd find yourself trying to make that clumped up cheese into smaller portions either by hand- or risk using your fork and breaking some of those stale tortilla rounds into pieces. The fresa horchata was delicious. Next time- I'll skip the nachos and try a few other items. read more

Brasa Norte - Loaded nachos. Carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, cilantro. 6/6/25 - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

5 Stars - Legit One of the Best Ribeyes I've Had Brasa Norte is fire. It's a taco stand, but don't let that fool you. This place brings serious flavor and quality. I had the ribeye with bone marrow, and it was absolutely unreal. Perfectly grilled, juicy, with just the right amount of char and flaky salt on top. You can see the quality in every bite. The bone marrow added that rich, buttery depth that made it feel way more than a taco stand meal. The grilled onions were sweet and smoky, and the quesadillas? Golden, crispy edges with melted cheese that pulls just right. Bonus points for the salsa and guac on the side--everything just works together. You can tell they care about the food here. If you're into grilled meats and no-BS flavor, this is your spot. Definitely coming back hungry! read more

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Food and service were great! Highly recommended for their perfectly cooked ribeye, sides and delicious salsas.

You can't beat the prices at this place. I would have given a 5, but steak was on the salty side. read more

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Yummmm I'm not a big meat eater but this spot makes me a full on carnivore !!! There good here is delicious and the quality of meat is so good ! I don't even need any sauce or seasoning I could just eat the meat by itself and a splash of lime on the bone marrow perfection ! If you role down to sd you have to come here ! read more

My ribeye was excellent not overcooked medium rare mmmm! Tender and with good seasoning Bone marrow great read more

Brasa Norte - Ribeye medium rare. Excellent - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

Food was good, loved the ambiance. The service was great, they gave recommendations of what people order the most. I have to go back to try the ribeye read more

So here we go, first of all the service was outstanding the two guys that were behind the counter one was the cook the other I think he did prep cook and he did the register super nice guys big shout out to you all. So I ordered the steak special ribeye Monday through Thursday it's only 20.99 then on the weekend it's 25. The steak I had them cook at medium rare which is the temp you want for the ribeye because it's not super thick, so it was super juicy getting it medium rare and it was cooked more towards a medium but it was a perfect temp the medium rare on this thin of a steak, the quesadillas were excellent they had some grilled onions and a jalapeno refried beans and guacamole everything had a great flavor very tender I put some steaks on the quesadilla delicious with some onion and guac all in all will I be back? Absolutely I'd like to try the Tomahawk Steak next time they also have a top sirloin and a New York steak all in all good steak for the price very filling and I recommend you give it a try. read more

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They have the BEST TACOS !I only discovered this last month and we've been here 7x already. I even brought my friend who visited the United States last week. He said the same thing. The meat was tender and seasoned perfectly! read more

Brasa Norte - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

Delicious steaks , cool market spot , good service , go check them out . There was live music when we went, close to fwy , hip little spot . read more

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Ordered Tomahawk Steak Dinner and loved it! It took less than 15 to prepare and took it home to have nice dinner on the patio. Comes with quesadillas and sides. Perfect combination and well seasoned. read more

Very casual and fun, delicious food, great prices very friendly staff amazing salsas. The habanero salsa is my favorite. read more

Brasa Norte - Ribeye. - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

This is the worst steak we ever had in our whole life! It's so bitter and taste burnt. Very disappointing! We waited for an hour just to try their food and this is what we got! What a waste of time and money! We will surely not be coming back there ever! Poorest service too! Nobody even try to approach us when we were trying to order, their way of talking to their costumer is too low, their seems to be too proud! After noticing their attitudes, we still patiently waited for us to be able to order & try their steaks but unfortunately, the tomahawk steak that we ordered is really a mess, so dry and the color is really black- literally burnt! We were steak lovers & we already tried all the best steak, that is why we could say that this is the worst steak we ever had. What really annoys me is that their system has no choice for printing the receipt, only text & email, but since the server seems in a hurry I just stay quiet & not ask to get tmy receipt be printed. I waited for a text receipt but so bad I did not receive it at all. Atleast the place has a good vibes and that ambiance made my little one happy. It was actually the market on 8th in general read more

Brasa Norte - Tomahawk steak - Steakhouses Near Me - National City, California

Í ordered a a tomahawk, no taste. One person was cooking it and then the guy at the register turned around to slice it without washing his hands. Gross! read more

My husband and I wanted to celebrate his UCSD full time position so I saw this when I went with a friend and took my husband to try it. Had to be the top 5 steaks we have ever had in our lives. Medium rare cooked to perfection. Meat coma = Mission accomplished. Mad props to the chef who is proud not only of the quality but the price. read more

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Wow. For $22 I did not expect a good NY Strip....well I got an excellent NY Strip, two quesadillas, beans and bone marrow service was great and it took just as long as it takes to make a medium rare steak. The market is a cool place to go grab lunch and when you're there hit this place up! read more