My mom was visiting from Louisiana and really wanted to try some Mexican food, so we stopped in and…read morewow, what a great experience. The customer service was outstanding. My mom got a little confused and mixed up her order, and the gentleman at the front was so gracious, patient, and incredibly kind. And the food... omg. Truly the best Mexican food I've ever had, and the prices were very reasonable. We were both so impressed. Can't wait to go back!

Food and service were all around excellent. Everything tasted great, and the restaurant was quite…read morepleasant. I'll definitely be back.

Not bad at all. I'm not sure it stands out enough as a burrito place around here for me to want to…read moregive it five stars, but it was good. Also, it's like down the street from Don Pancho's, which is where I'd probably go if I'm feeling lazy. And then, towards the east is Chula Tacos, which is probably the best joint in IB. So uuuhh, yeah. Well, this is definitely better than the burrito I got at Burritos Luna. The salsa had a little bit of chunkiness to it. For the burrito, they gave me a green sauce after I asked for it.

3.5 stars! Review is solely based on their food provided by their catering and food truck services…read morethat I had the opportunity to try at an event. I had their carne asada, al pastor, and pollo tacos with side of rice and beans. Staff was quick and efficient, but because they were so busy at the event some orders got mixed up. Nonetheless, the tacos were flavorful and tasty, rice and beans were standard, and appreciate they provided plentiful of toppings and salsa options.

No more cash be advised. Everything else is good…read more Service is quick. Food same even though name changes every so often

it was alright for myself, just didn't like how soft and greasy the fries were, meat, cheese and…read moreguac for the carne asada fries was okay. There's other places here in South San Diego that are way better than this place though no lie. Service was good,

Tacos El Cino - A Must-Try for Adobada Vampiros…read more One of my favorite taco spots, hands down. I've tried a million places, but the adobada vampiros here keep me coming back. Think of it as a tostada sandwich with cheese on both sides, onions, cilantro, guacamole, and perfectly seasoned adobada meat. Unlike other spots where the tortilla is overcooked or turns chewy, here it's always crispy--adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. The salsa is a standout, too. There's a unique spice in it, maybe cumin, that I can't quite place, but it's delicious. They also offer a green salsa and a habanero salsa, which I'll have to try next time. The slightly sweet adobada pairs really well with the savory salsa, making every bite flavorful and balanced. I also tried the adobada keto taco--just in case I ever decide to do healthier Yelp reviews. It has all the same ingredients but swaps the tortilla for a cheese shell. Surprisingly, the shell held up well with all the toppings and had a great taste, just slightly less filling. If you're thinking about going keto but don't want to give up tacos, this is a solid option.

Have had this saved on my yelp for a while now. Was not able to try it last time in the area. Was…read moreable to try it this time. We had the adobada, Asada, tripas, tacos and mulita. The adobada and tripas were very tasty! Friendly staff. Fast service. $2.95 tacos! Will definitely be back!.

Scrumptious Mexico Cuisine, fast and reasonably priced. Fish tacos have a chipotle tartar sauce…read morethat is off the chain. Haven't had a bad experience yet.

Can't believe how many people call this place "Don Poncho's." I love correcting them…read more BUT ANYWAYS..... Food is always great, even as breakfast the next morning. Those that were eating their food there was enjoying the outdoor dining. My son and I enjoyed socializing with a few locals, some were new to the area (where I was born and raised). This place is ALWAYS a must visit.

Great food, fresh and made to order. Recommend the adobada and lengua options. Service is fast,…read moremany tables available for lunch. Ambiance is what you'd expect from a fast food spot. Bathrooms were decent.

By far my favorite meat to get in tacos is right here! Everything is savory and well seasoned and…read moreFRESH! The smell alone makes your mouth water and then you take your first bite and it somehow is even better. Carne Asada is definitely my favorite meat but you cannot go wrong with any of the others here too. Line is always long but it goes fast. This is usually our go-to place when friends are in town and want to visit the Gaslamp. Everyone is always impressed by the flavors. I wish all Mexican food tasted this good. I also like getting a side of veggies here as well! The grilled veggies are gooooood. It can be pretty hard to find seating but they're also easy to eat on the go or get on the go and they wrap it in foil if you need. I also feel like the staff is kind and listens to your requests even when it's insanely busy. It's a well-oiled machine and I hope this business is always here and has much-deserved success!

Parking 3/5 -parking lot in front of the restaurant has…read moreabout 20 spots that are shared with other shops in the plaza so you most likely have to park across the street in the residential area during busy hours Service 4/5 -server is friendly and accommodating however feels understaffed during busy times, the owner is always present and very helpful and enthusiastic/passionate with customers, honestly great service! Just be more patient and mindful that they're doing the best they can Food 5/5 -mixed(surtido) and cheek(cachete) tacos, meat is TENDER. I honestly can't taste the difference between the two, I just knew I wanted to keep eating them(even after eating 3). Sturdy tortillas so the tacos weren't falling apart as I was eating, I also really liked that each table had two squeeze bottles of salsa, so convenient -orden/order, if you come here, you have to order this soup with the head meat. It's the essence that sums up the restaurant, it's a little peppery with the sweetness from the diced onions and meaty goodness. It comes with about 4 tortillas and there's a lot of meat in the soup to be made into more tacos Ambiance 5/5 -restaurant was full of people eating food happily(obviously the food was delicious) and there was a guy that sang for donations and vendors that came through selling trinkets, just a mixing pot of life and happy place to eat

Pretty good asada. pastor decent…read more cabeza is not my preference but it was okay here. not too stinky. flavor in chilaquiles was cool. not best.

Taco City is now Quiero. Same delicious food with an expanded menu. The Chicali and fish tacos…read moreare so good! Grab a Hess brew and make it a day at IB Service was awesome! Thanks Sonja

Quiero Taco has moved into City Taco's location at Mike Hess Brewing. Although City Tacos and…read moreQuiero Tacos are of from the same family, the difference is that Quiero Tacos offers breakfast, as City Tacos does not. That being said, I ordered a pair of sunshine tacos with their eggs scrambled. The tacos came with delicious re-fried chorizo beans, pico de gallo, house-made red salsa, and garnished with a sliver of fresh avocado at $3.50 a piece. The tacos were delicious. I liked that the corn tortillas had that wet appearance from adding a touch of oil to the hot griddle. The eggs were very well scrambled and seasoned, but what really shined were the beans. They were outstanding. The pico was fresh and tasty, and the house red salsa was very tasty and provided a medium heat. I a little more or larger slice of avocado would be nice. Sophia and Frida were both very nice. Sophia was super welcoming and helpful, and Frida was full of smiles. I love happy service and great food.

best food you will ever tast in california!…read more very family restaurant friendly and great employees! large dinning area with plenty of room and very friendly staff! best regards and have a nice life to all!

What was once a relaible and go-to family retaurant has fallen far, and fast. This little spot,…read morenext to the UPS store of of 13th in IB was pretty tasty when they first opened. As time has gone on, though, it's lost its lustre, and in a big way. We ordered two Adobada tacos, a Carnitas taco, a Carne Asada taco and a cruncy beef taco to go yesterday, and were absolutely shocked at the poor quality. This was Saturday at 6:00 PM; this was not an off-time or one-off. This was dinner rush, and they should have had their A-game. Not even close. The Carne Asada was old and chewy, and had an off-taste. This had obviously been cooked hours before. The Adobada was equally chewy, and the crunchy beef taco was filled with old and hard beef. Carnitas was fair to middling. What gives? Why the TOTAL lack of quality control? You should be ASHAMED to send out food this old and unedible. We will never be back to this location - Shameful quality, and not recommended. REMOVED from Best of San Diego list.

Muy buena comida y servicio excepcional. Todo estuvo perfecto y muy delicioso. Excelente ambiente,…read moremuy agradable para disfrutar en familia o con amigos. La experiencia fue muy buena en general. 100% recomendado!

I have been here many times, and my last experience was excellent, because the manager Claudia was…read moreso kind and my food was delicious as well. The service very good.