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I live near this place and severely regret not going sooner! The food is fresh, prepared quickly and with a smile. Authentic Mexican mariscos and tacos are hard to find but this place does it so well it might be better than my mom's. No but seriously, if you are in the area you have to stop by and order something because everything is absolutely delicious. My top recommendations are the Aguachiles and Baja Shrimp tacos.
By far the best truck in San Diego! Been looking for the best fish taco! This is the one! Best! Sauces! Best fish! Best Mexican! Love this truck! Could eat every day!
Well, what a convenient surprise finding this taco truck right next to a smog check center on Grand Ave, PACIFIC BEACH. Parking if you're lucky. I'm not local so maybe you will know where to park. Friendly service. Quite an extensive menu, including adobada tacos, burritos and sea food choices. I think it's worth checking out. They seemed to have regular customers. Covered seating and hand sanitizer available. The adobada taco was six dollars at this time~ July 2025, which was a bit pricey. However, I did need a fork to eat most of it before I could pick it up. The fresh lime brightened the taco perfectly. I would request cilantro next time. It was substantial with plenty of meat on two yellow corn tortillas and spicy goodness in the flavor department. No slack on the seasoning here. Lots of finely diced tomatoes, and a guacamole sauce.. I'd probably give it five stars if I've tried a few more items. This seems like a hot spot for a quick seafood tacos, burritos and etc.
We had their aguachiles and fish tacos. The aguachiles was so fresh and delicious! The tostada shells they gave were fried perfectly. The fish taco batter was fresh, light, airy, and had a great crunch. They have chipotle sauce in the fridge to add on top and it's not too spicy. Great service and clean tables too. Would come here again.
This is a great find. I had Pollo nachos and they were great. My husband had the Crazy Ceviche. It was amazing. It is served in a big, chilled bowl with tortilla chips. He ate the whole serving. The serving size is impressive. The service is very friendly. We asked for suggestions and guy was very helpful. The food truck is an a smog check parking lot.... not great ambiance, but the food is worth a few minutes in the parking lot. Try it!!
What a fun little find! If you're dubious about ordering seafood from a food truck - don't be! The menu is diverse, offering cooked as well as fresh options in all combinations of seafood, and the portions are so generous. I ordered the mixed ceviche, and was particularly impressed with the tenderness of the octopus, which I usually find tough and chewy. The flavors are well-melded and refreshing, and a splash of hot sauce really does the trick. We also ordered the Saturday Daily Special, which is a 24 oz cocktail, and chose the Campechano. Unfortunately, it seems the daily special version does not come with an oyster on the shell, which was one of our main reasons for checking out the business. However, the cocktail was very good. As someone who had never tried one before, I was interested in the distinct clamato flavor and enjoyed dipping the crackers in the liquid. This dish also came with a wider variety of seafood, including scallops, but we suspect a couple other ingredients (like the oyster) may have been omitted for the daily special. I do wish that the tostadas and chips were higher quality, as I found them to be somewhat stale, and neither the ceviche nor the cocktail can be eaten without these. Overall, it's a fun, casual place to fill up on a good bite if you're in the area!
Back again! And wow the fish tacos were good. Ramon is so nice and accommodating and the salsas are amazing. Definitely recommend.
**February 2024: Sunday Afternoon** My friend and I were on the hunt for some delicious Mexican food as one of my favorite trucks was no longer around. Given the high reviews I had high hopes that this would be a good replacement and I can confidently say yes! The truck is located in the same parking lot as a gas station and there's a tent covering a small seating area in front of the truck. It's a very casual setting, but perfect to My friend and I contemplating on a number of items, and ate the following. Shrimp/Octopus Ceviche ($21 - big sharing plate/ ideal of 2 people): This was a fantastic, refreshing, and generous item to share. My friend and I were only able to eat half of it (We took the remainder home to eat for dinner). The chef asked if we wanted the shrimp prepared in lime or boiled and we selected the former - IMHO it's definitely the way to go. The dish comes with a half avocado, limes, cucumber, onions, tomatoes etc as well as firm tostados to scoop up the ceviche to enjoy. Octopus Taco ($8): Regular. I want to say it was prepared with a garlic sauce and I really liked this octopus. It had a nice firm texture that wasn't rubbery, and worked well with all the taco ingredients. Soup: The owner gave out a complimentary seafood soup while we waited for our items. It came out pippin hot and was very flavorful It has a little bit of a kick, but that didn't stop my friend from devouring it. Summary: Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and would be happy to come back and try more!
Incredibly flavorful, fresh and delicious food. The tacos were big in size and flavor. The aguachile was spicy just how I like it and it just hit the spot after a hot day walking around. The service is incredibly friendly and they were incredibly attentive. I wish I didn't live so far away so I can come back here over and over again.
3 months ago
I've been coming here for some time now and it's hands down one of my favorite spots. Ramon is also so awesome and kind! I live right down the street (which is so dangerous for me because I want to eat here every week) and love getting food here when I'm in a pinch or don't feel like cooking. The aguachile is a MUST I order it everytime (it's more lime based which I loveeee) along with one or two fried fish tacos (I would have added a photo of them, but I devoured them before I could). I'm all for supporting locally owned businesses, and this one is definitely worth supporting. Even though the truck is on the Main Street it's still pretty easy to find parking, sometimes I park right up front where the cones are and it's also nice to go for sunset since you still have a pretty nice view. Thank you Ramon for always providing the best service and food! read more
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Ramon V.
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3 months ago
Food truck in the parking lot of a smog check station. Right on the corner across from a 7/11 and AMPM. Just known that there's no restrooms anywhere...from the smog check station, 7/11, laundromat or ampm. We had to go to the Mexican restaurant across the street and buy something to use the restroom. Other than that, the food is amazing!! Seafood is fresh and so flavorful. Prices are on the higher side, but worth it. A little disappointed they didn't have Mexican coke or jarritos, but we got some across the street. It's outdoors by cars being repaired and a busy street. Somewhat noisy but not too bad. There was a lady working there and o think she's by herself, so be patient. She's pretty efficient. Will be back for sure! read more
I live near this place and severely regret not going sooner! The food is fresh, prepared quickly and with a smile. Authentic Mexican mariscos and tacos are hard to find but this place does it so well it might be better than my mom's. No but seriously, if you are in the area you have to stop by and order something because everything is absolutely delicious. My top recommendations are the Aguachiles and Baja Shrimp tacos. read more
2 months ago
By far the best truck in San Diego! Been looking for the best fish taco! This is the one! Best! Sauces! Best fish! Best Mexican! Love this truck! Could eat every day! read more
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Ramon V.
Thank you so much for your visit and for being supportive!…
2 days ago
5 days ago
Well, what a convenient surprise finding this taco truck right next to a smog check center on Grand Ave, PACIFIC BEACH. Parking if you're lucky. I'm not local so maybe you will know where to park. Friendly service. Quite an extensive menu, including adobada tacos, burritos and sea food choices. I think it's worth checking out. They seemed to have regular customers. Covered seating and hand sanitizer available. The adobada taco was six dollars at this time~ July 2025, which was a bit pricey. However, I did need a fork to eat most of it before I could pick it up. The fresh lime brightened the taco perfectly. I would request cilantro next time. It was substantial with plenty of meat on two yellow corn tortillas and spicy goodness in the flavor department. No slack on the seasoning here. Lots of finely diced tomatoes, and a guacamole sauce.. I'd probably give it five stars if I've tried a few more items. This seems like a hot spot for a quick seafood tacos, burritos and etc. read more
1 month ago
We had their aguachiles and fish tacos. The aguachiles was so fresh and delicious! The tostada shells they gave were fried perfectly. The fish taco batter was fresh, light, airy, and had a great crunch. They have chipotle sauce in the fridge to add on top and it's not too spicy. Great service and clean tables too. Would come here again. read more
5 months ago
This is a great find. I had Pollo nachos and they were great. My husband had the Crazy Ceviche. It was amazing. It is served in a big, chilled bowl with tortilla chips. He ate the whole serving. The serving size is impressive. The service is very friendly. We asked for suggestions and guy was very helpful. The food truck is an a smog check parking lot.... not great ambiance, but the food is worth a few minutes in the parking lot. Try it!! read more
What a fun little find! If you're dubious about ordering seafood from a food truck - don't be! The menu is diverse, offering cooked as well as fresh options in all combinations of seafood, and the portions are so generous. I ordered the mixed ceviche, and was particularly impressed with the tenderness of the octopus, which I usually find tough and chewy. The flavors are well-melded and refreshing, and a splash of hot sauce really does the trick. We also ordered the Saturday Daily Special, which is a 24 oz cocktail, and chose the Campechano. Unfortunately, it seems the daily special version does not come with an oyster on the shell, which was one of our main reasons for checking out the business. However, the cocktail was very good. As someone who had never tried one before, I was interested in the distinct clamato flavor and enjoyed dipping the crackers in the liquid. This dish also came with a wider variety of seafood, including scallops, but we suspect a couple other ingredients (like the oyster) may have been omitted for the daily special. I do wish that the tostadas and chips were higher quality, as I found them to be somewhat stale, and neither the ceviche nor the cocktail can be eaten without these. Overall, it's a fun, casual place to fill up on a good bite if you're in the area! read more
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Ramon V.
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**February 2024: Sunday Afternoon** My friend and I were on the hunt for some delicious Mexican food as one of my favorite trucks was no longer around. Given the high reviews I had high hopes that this would be a good replacement and I can confidently say yes! The truck is located in the same parking lot as a gas station and there's a tent covering a small seating area in front of the truck. It's a very casual setting, but perfect to My friend and I contemplating on a number of items, and ate the following. Shrimp/Octopus Ceviche ($21 - big sharing plate/ ideal of 2 people): This was a fantastic, refreshing, and generous item to share. My friend and I were only able to eat half of it (We took the remainder home to eat for dinner). The chef asked if we wanted the shrimp prepared in lime or boiled and we selected the former - IMHO it's definitely the way to go. The dish comes with a half avocado, limes, cucumber, onions, tomatoes etc as well as firm tostados to scoop up the ceviche to enjoy. Octopus Taco ($8): Regular. I want to say it was prepared with a garlic sauce and I really liked this octopus. It had a nice firm texture that wasn't rubbery, and worked well with all the taco ingredients. Soup: The owner gave out a complimentary seafood soup while we waited for our items. It came out pippin hot and was very flavorful It has a little bit of a kick, but that didn't stop my friend from devouring it. Summary: Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and would be happy to come back and try more! read more
6 months ago
I love the shrimp tacos !!! The cocktail wasn't my favorite but it was good !! Definitely tacos are amazing!! read more
1 year ago
Incredibly flavorful, fresh and delicious food. The tacos were big in size and flavor. The aguachile was spicy just how I like it and it just hit the spot after a hot day walking around. The service is incredibly friendly and they were incredibly attentive. I wish I didn't live so far away so I can come back here over and over again. read more
8 months ago
Best spicy octopus and shrimp tacos in town!! Definitely coming back!!! Clean and good vibes read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
I was excited to try this place because surfers I met out in the water gave their tuesday special rave reviews. It was just okay... +making fish tacos accessible to the PB area +hot sauce options +nice presentation +my friends and I easily fit at one of the picnic tables, well lit at night -took 25+ minutes for my order -were out of napkins, had to ask twice -the fried fish itself was a bitter, not sure if it's the oil or the batter -$20+ for my aguaschiles ceviche, might as well go to a sit down restaurant like karina's. It was mostly cucumber and onion. Overall it's fine but I'm not going out of my way to come back read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
Came for the taco Tuesday special, and it was amazing! Definitely will be coming back. You get 3 tacos for 8 bucks! read more
1 year ago
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1 year ago
Wow. Top 5 food trucks in San diego! Taco Tuesday deal CANNOT BE BEAT!! i suggest trying ALL THE SAUCES. delicious fried fish. We were addicted to that chipotle-esque crema!!! Gobbled up ALL THREE TACOS. Will be dreaming about this lunch spot for months. read more
1 year ago
The food and service were incredible! As an LA native it's very authentic. Fresh tortillas too. Please come!!! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
Such a yummy hidden food truck! I asked what's popular and was recommended to get the ceviche (got the shrimp) and it was delicious. I got a Cali burrito, and my friends got the adobada burrito and tacos - all great reviews. Highly recommend! Parking is limited due to the area but there's street parking nearby, and outdoor seating under a canopy. Great service! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This place is amazing came here based on the reviews! The food is fresh and great portions! Our family of 7 came here and ate so well!! Thank you for the bomb food!!! read more
3 years ago
The food's always amazing and beautiful, and the owner is really nice. Shut up and take my money! read more
3 years ago
This place is so good. I stopped by after my appointment and I'm so glad I did. Seafood was bomb! Next time I'm going to try the tacos and fries :) the cashier guy was friendly and kind. He made me laugh read more
2 years ago
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1905 Grand Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
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