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    El Amigo #3

    4.3 (277 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sope and taco
    Maria R.

    Stopped by for a quick bite. There is parking in the back. Order first and then sit down. People were super nice. I had the sope and taco omg the salsa was spicy for me maybe not for others. I loved the sope. The taco i would have preferred the chicken cooked differently maybe like on the grill or griddle but my tacos chicken looked like fajitas chicken. I like fajitas so it was okay too . Prices were pretty good as well i ordered the asada sope the chicken taco and a water bottle and was like $10 pretty good for lunch prices.

    Elizabeth L.

    Let me start with telling you about their carnitas burrito. It is one of the best in town. All of their food is great and we love the sauces. We did pick up this time and it was so easy to heat up. Their enchiladas are great as are their rice and beans. The service is so kind and friendly and they are fast. It does not matter if you are eating there or calling with an order. They get it right the first time and it is always so good. The place is just adorable. It is small, but kept clean and it seems a lad older, but inside you are comfortable and happy. You can also have it delivered. And you can order on line. What more could you want. It is a happy place, with happy staff and nice customers. There is nothing we don't love about this little spot.

    Complimentary chips and salsa and super burrito wet with pastor
    Ms X.

    I got the chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas. BF got the pastor super burrito wet with green sauce. I want to try the chicken taquitos next time as it looks like a giant salad on top. Very good and leaving with lots of leftovers.

    Wet SHRIMP BURRITO & wet Ricardo's Super Burrito w/carnitas
    Rachel M.

    Food came out pretty fast, good customer service, parking available in rear. Let me tell you about the carnitas burrito, omg. So frickin good, I've never had a carnitas burrito like that ever and my whole table was impressed. The shrimp burrito was good, I usually go for green sauce instead of red because it's less spicy, that was not the case today it wasn't anything uncomfortable until about half way with the hot burrito and spice building up. I'm looking forward to coming here again and trying different items or just getting a carnitas burrito.

    Mojarra Frita
    Helen C.

    We ordered the -FRIED FISH - double rice. I thought this was ok - CARNE FAJITAS- the carne was tasty I really liked how they flavored the meat

    Sakiko E.

    Always quick when we order online. Loved their tostada though our regular menu is wet burritos. We keep coming back!

    Chips and salsa
    Rob J.

    I eat here often and always have a good experience. I actually go to El Otro Amigo even more, but both places are great. El Amigo #3 replaced a spot called La Cocina, and it's way better now. I've had a lot of different items from the menu and you really can't go wrong with anything here. The pastor is excellent, and the pescado soup is perfect on a cold day. Highly recommended.

    Chicken taquitos!
    Karyna V.

    Great service and good every visit! Delicious Mexican food. Menu has plenty of variety.

    There is nothing better than fresh made tortillas!
    Sarah H.

    One of these days, I will have to go to the restaurant and try it in person. But I have ordered delivery from the restaurant several times and it is consistently good! I consider myself picky when it comes to Mexican food from growing up in San Diego, but I have really enjoyed what I ordered from this restaurant. This time it was two chili rellenos, that came with rice and beans, and I ordered a shrimp taco just because I wanted to try it! I started with the shrimp taco and it was huge! Plus, I loved all the fresh veggies cut up with the radish and cabbage! Then I tore into the chili rellenos that were just oozing with white cheese! They were both good size and had a light delicious batter on them. Because I had the tortillas, I would wrap them up in the tortillas with rice and beans to eat them. I think next time I will save the taco and tortillas and enjoy them on their own later because it just made me way too full, but I could not help myself and ate the whole thing anyway. I did save some of the rice and beans to eat with the chips the next day. I am already craving the food and will go in soon!

    Shredded beef burrito with beans and rice. A side of chips with salsa.
    Samantha V.

    Food was great. Not too spicy. Shredded beef was juicy and flavorful. Beans and rice delicious, so was the tortilla it came in. Chips and salsa made here also very flavorful. Service: friendly, professional and quick. Ambiance: Super clean, warm and welcoming. Can't wait to come back .

    Wet burrito with green salsa

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    Amazing food! Good portion sizes. Cheap prices! Super friendly staff! Fast service. Great overall!

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    Was there again Saturday night with 10 people. Food was excellent and beers were cold! I had the three green sauce Carne Asada enchiladas.

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