We came here while we were in Southern California, and this place was really good…read more The ambience was great, the way the tables were set up, the music, everything just felt good and welcoming. The food was delicious. I had the carne asada plate and also tried a taco, and everything was on point. I knew what I wanted and how to pick it, and my food did not disappoint at all. My husband had the taquitos and enchiladas. His experience was a little different because he went more on the veggie side, and a lot of his dishes had potatoes, so after a while it started to taste the same for him. But overall, the food itself was still good. The service was great, drinks were good, and the overall vibe made it a really enjoyable experience. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Not completely horrible but being inside of a windowless strip mall "Restaurante" for the same…read moreprices at Mexican restaurants with some actual ambiance - Por Favor - No! Stinky and Creepy. This is only a Mexican Restaurant if you're at the Mall in 2002.

I stopped in for a breakfast burrito. Place is legit. Service was what I would expect. Friendly.read more

Like coming here for Taco Tuesday. They offer carnitas, chicken or adobado. All three were very…read moretasty. My fav were the carnitas & adobado. Best was the salsas! Green & red pack some heat. Really tasty!

I like this place. It's not super authentic or fancy. It's just comforting and low key. I don't…read morereally like table and chairs. I prefer booths, but I don't mind it here. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is a little on the darker side, you don't get blinded while you're there. It's not so dark that you can't see clearly. It's a perfect balance I'd say. It's a clean place. However, stay out of the bathroom. I went in there once and it looks like it needs some serious remodeling. I don't go there to use the restroom though. I gave them four stars because of the bathroom, but the food and service are definitely five stars.

Another amazing meal! My wife said the beans were special. The portions are always MASSIVE. I…read moreordered 3 mini birria tacos and the chunks of meat in those tortillas almost moo'd they were so big. I need to visit and eat in person because Rancho Grande El Toro might be one of my favorite Mexican spots in the area.

The food was amazing and our server Yadira was incredible! Small family owned restaurant with a…read morebunch of TVs and good music!

Finally visited Cocina Del Mar after always seeing it popup on Yelp or Google Maps. Our defacto…read morego-to standard for Mexican food has always been Mariscos Huatulco. They have the best molcajete and fajitas around, at the best prices. We are here just to see if Cocina Del Mar is better. Long story short: it's not. However, their ceviche is AMAZING. Best ceviche I have had in north county San Diego outside of Dija Mara (which has the best ceviche in the known universe). It is extremely fresh and not overpowered by acidity, fishy smells or rubbery shrimp. The ceviche here is legit. Great. AND ONLY $10 (for cameron). If you order anything here, get the ceviche first. I'm anxious to try their aguachile now. We also ordered the fajitas ("suprema" with chicken, steak and shrimp). Fajitas did not come out sizzling at all. I have never seen this before. Also, there were only two shrimp. The steak/carne was bland and dry. Not great. Wife ordered the Sopes (3) and mother ordered the Enchiladas Cameron. The sopes were okay, but a bit bland. Wife had to salt everything on the plate. The enchiladas had a sauce my mom said was too sweet. She wasn't a fan. For all three dishes to be a miss is completely strange considering the sheer number of 5-star reviews. I want to believe. We must have come on an off-day, but the place was busy. Quite a few larger parties were here, so this place is popular with the natives. We also grabbed a Model and a Corona. Only $5 for the beers! Total for everything came to $117.64 (with tip). I would absolutely come back for the ceviche and to give them another shot by trying a different dish. I snapped pics of the menu so you can see the latest prices. Check it out.

OMG so so good California burritos (we got carne asada and…read moremy son likes one with chicken) Carne asada fries And the young lady that works there is so friendly and accommodating

Solid spot! First time just happen to be in the area house shopping. Got hungry looked up some…read morespots. Spelt based off pictures. Man that was a great burrito. My GF had the fries. I left with a smile. Small spot but gets the job done. Recommended.

Don't be discouraged by the lack of parking or the fact that it is a food truck...the food is…read moresimply amazing!!! Had some incredible carne asada fries, a delicious fried shrimp burrito, a super cheesy quesadilla and will continue trying everything on their menu. Highly recommend!

Horrible customer service. We waited over 10 minutes at the window while staff were clearly there,…read morebut no one acknowledged us at all. We were the only customers no line, no crowd yet still completely ignored. Not even a simple greeting. After standing outside the truck for that long with no response, we decided to leave without ordering. Unfortunately, we never got the chance to try the food, so I can't speak on its quality. However, the pricing is on the higher end pricing. As for the atmosphere, parking is very tight and the setup is outdoors, which made the wait even more uncomfortable. Really disappointing experience.

Yummy little taco shop in vista, the cashier was very friendly & welcoming! I tried a quesabirria…read moretaco that came with the broth it was delicious & a crunchy beef taco which was just ok didn't have too much flavor I also tried a bowl of menudo and that was extremely flavorful and yummy! I'll be back to try more items

Delicious and Authentic Mexican food in Vista! Feels like someone's abuela made it with love! The…read moreMachaca Breakfat Burrito, queso birria, and chile relleno were the stars of the show the last time I went here! The dinner specials are always unique and delicious! Their sauce game is on point!!

We had been to the previous San Marcos location and enjoyed the food. They are no longer there. We…read morejust discovered this location and had a very tasty dinner. Order at the counter & they bring you the food to your table. Food wasn't spicy but flavorful. Would have liked a little more heat. Heard the burritos are yummy. Will try those next time. Friendly service. Family run restaurant. Lots of parking in their lot. Off the beaten path in the Ocean Hills area. Local clientele.

This was my fav place. Went tonight and three strikes--food was awful, portions significantly…read morereduced, and took over 30 minutes at 5:30 pm to get two carnitas street tacos and enchiladas suizas. One of customers asked if ownership had changed and lady behind counter said yes. I am super bummed. The carnitas was awful. It wasn't shredded and it wasn't charred crispy. Beans and rice--bland and beans were too mashed. Enchiladas suizas--the chicken was good. The sauce wasn't. Just a super drag after a bad day. Now I have to find a new Mexican place.

If you're craving real, authentic chilaquiles, do yourself a favor and check out EVAGA in…read moreOceanside! I wasn't looking for a plate of chips with sauce poured on top...I wanted fresh, homemade chilaquiles, and this place absolutely delivered. The presentation was beautiful, but more importantly, the flavor was exactly what I had been craving. Every bite tasted fresh, comforting, and made with care. It honestly made my day! The restaurant was spotless, and having FIFA matches playing in the background made the atmosphere feel relaxed, fun, and welcoming. It was the perfect place to enjoy a slow breakfast. On top of the amazing food, the customer service was excellent. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. If you're looking for a hidden breakfast gem in Oceanside, EVAGA is definitely worth a visit.

This place is the BEST omg!! What I got in these pics…read morewasn't on the menu but I asked for quesabirria tacos with ramen added and they even put it on the taco and I'm so happy because it was absolutely amazing. Everyone at the table tried it and was obsessed! The woman taking my order was so attentive and accommodating especially with my weird request lol! The cocktails are also amazing, I had the hibiscus cocktail and it was delicious! 1000/10 I'll be back!

Their meat is not just flavorful, but it's so tender! Generous with the guac, and their hot sauce…read moreselection has really great flavors and kick! Especially this one green sauce Their veggie taco has grilled mixed veggies that were not over cooked or dry. I enjoyed how they took care of the veggies with the same amount of care with the meat. Flavored nicely and cooked well! Place has a dog friendly patio and can get packed. Service is also pretty decent!

The beer selection is fantastic, the service is great and the food is the most delicious tacos I…read morehave had in a long time. This is a must try. It has become one of our favorite taco places. Sooooo good! The reason for 4 stars is the music is obnoxiously too LOUD! Our group was seriously screaming at each other and getting super close and still had trouble hearing. I hope they bring the volume down a bit for next time. Thank you for great beers and food!