We love that there's a semi-fast food Mexican place in Del Mar, but we have the same issues with this place over and over. One of us has an onion allergy so we always say no salsa fresca and every single time our tacos come with salsa fresca on them and it has to be picked off. One of us is also sensitive to gluten, so when ordering that person's tacos, we ask for the corn tortillas instead of flour. Then, even though we order our two meals individually, they pile all the tacos into one box so the gluten-free tacos are right up against the flour ones, causing cross-contamination. We don't have Celiac disease, so thankfully it's not a medical emergency for us, but allergies and food sensitivities can be very serious for other customers. In this day and age, a restaurant really should be much more attentive to dietary requests--especially when customers go out of their way to clearly specify them when ordering. We really want to like this place because it's convenient and we enjoy the food. We just wish they would slow down enough to actually pay attention to what their customers are ordering. read more

My first time here, and I'm surprised I've never heard of it. Parking wasn't a problem and I went during a busy time on the weekend due to a UFC fight. This place was packed! But good thing is they have a patio out back. 5/5 I came for the Fish tacos because they are under $2 for a fish taco. I was in shock when I saw the price and the size! The fish taco had a perfect fish to tortilla balance and it filled me up really good and didn't break the bank 5/5 There's also a sauce bar with great options of sauced and pickled items. I'd definitely come back! Customer service 5/5. The staff is so friendly and patient even while it was busy. I had a great experience for my first experience read more

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$1.39 fish tacos!! That's it. That's the review. When I was in college, my best friend and I were on a quest for the best Taco Tuesday deal in San Diego. Somehow, we didn't find this place, probably because it's so far north. I only learned of it last week, when a friend chose it for dinner. It's even better than Taco Tuesday, because the deal is always offered! And there's no limit on the number you can order! They also had a "choose two for $1.50 each" deal that included rice, beans, Coke, and/or chips, so I decided to make myself a plate. Two fish tacos, beans, and rice only cost $6! The food was delicious too. The tacos were easily in my top 10, maybe top 5. I also appreciated the salsa bar and found the salsas to be flavorful, with a nice kick. There's a full bar in here too, which made the vibe feel more upscale than a typical taco shop. Next time, I'd definitely try a margarita! We came on a Sunday night around 6pm (right as the Del Mar Races were wrapping up) and had to wait in a bit of a line, but it moved quickly, and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Everyone in our 12-person group liked their food and most people got something other than fish tacos, which I couldn't fathom, though I am curious about the rest of the menu. I'm going to grab some frugal, deal-loving friends and come back again soon! read more

Can we just take a second and appreciate the $1.39 fish tacos? There is nowhere else you can find this deal. I eat about 4 fish tacos and I leave pretty full. You have a choice of corn or flour tortilla. Sauce bar includes pickled carrots and onions as well. Service is quick, bathroom is clean (but requires a code), and parking is easy. read more

El Pueblo - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

When you enter the amazing smells draw you inside. Had to try their famous fish taco! Totally worth it!!! Also got a crispy beef taco, it had a bit of a grease taste (I would something else next time). My husband ordered the surf and turf burrito and it was amazing. The corn and flour tortillas are delicious. I liked that they had a salsa bar. There is ample seating and an outdoor patio. The service was great! Our waitress was very nice and quick to grab what we asked for. We got a side of guacamole to share and it reminded me of Mexico. I would definitely return and recommend it to everyone!!!! They even have cocktails and a nice bar area. Menu is huge! Lots of options read more

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While coming back home from San Diego, we often stop at El Pueblo for fish tacos and in my opinion you can't find another place that can top the price and size for less than $2!! This place however offers a bar as well so Happy Hour every day from 2pm-7pm or Happy Hour all day on Mondays are a no brainer!! Their margs are worth paying the double for the price during Happy Hour. Great service and delicious food at a great price is worth it to me You will be glad you stopped by. read more

El Pueblo - Happy Hour offerings - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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El Pueblo has a lively atmosphere, but it feels more like a true bar than a restaurant despite having seating for it. It was also very loud, so it may not be the best choice if you are looking for a relaxed meal or easy conversation. The food was fresh, but it did not have much flavor overall. At $8 for a single shrimp taco, the price felt high for what was served. I did appreciate the kiosk ordering system which was convenient, but the food took a while to be delivered after ordering and the carne asada fries were lukewarm and limp when delivered to the table. The cheesecake itself was flavored well, but the outside had an oxidized layer from sitting out, which took away from the dessert. Overall, it could be a decent spot for drinks and a lively night out, but the food did not stand out enough for me to make it a go-to restaurant. read more

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Salsas are soooo good and the cashier was super sweet! Ordered a carne asada bow and it was really yummy read more

I've come to El Pueblo at least three times and I've literally tried one thing on the menu: fish tacos. For $1.39 each it's a deal that can't be beat, so don't be expecting anything mind blowing. It's a bite full of corn or flour tortilla, a suitable piece of fried fish, some slaw, some tomatoes, and some sauce. Served with some lime wedges. Simple, delicious, and hits the spot every time. Everything else on the menu is much more expensive, probably to offset the costs of these fish tacos. Would I ever try them? Probably not. With order to table service, both a salsa and alcoholic bar, and pet-friendly outdoor seating, this place runs on little, but delivers a lot, and can accomodate large parties. Seems like this is the go-to place for many, and for good reason. From broke college students to working adults, everyone can enjoy a cheap taco. read more

El Pueblo - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Absolutely love their fish tacos!! sSOOO cheap and actually tasted so good. Came here before heading to Coronado for the weekend, and it was busy!!! Ordering was quick, but it does take some time to get the tacos. They ask if you want flour or corn tortillas which is so nice. My friends and I were shocked on how yummy and fresh these tacos tasted since the price is so cheap. I can't wait to come back soon. read more

El Pueblo - 3 fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

The food was delicious! Highly recommend their fish tacos and cheese cake. The area was very clean and they played good music. The customer service was great! We will definitely be back. read more

Fish tacos here are amazing! Especially for $1.39! Nobody can beat the deal and the quality- It's such a cute place in Del Mar, wish I tried this place sooner. I ordered to go, and the food was ready so not sure how quick the actual service would be if I were to dine in but everybody was nice and kind. I learned they offer happy hour, too- will definitely try in the near future :) read more

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Love the food and Beatriz was the sweetest and she recommended the pumpkin cheesecake! Would reformed to anyone in the area!

Food: 10/10* Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Brace yourselves, this review is going to be a bit diabolical, BUT I'm being dead serious. My relationship with El Pueblo is like that best friend you had from elementary school. Yeah, you might not talk all too often these days, but when you do, it's like no time has passed at all. El Pueblo is the same today, as it was yesterday, as it was in my college days. The fish tacos will probably be in my obituary. I tell everyone about El Pueblo, not because people asked me, just because I'm reminded of how great El Pueblo has been to me. The fish taco (with a flour tortilla) is delightful. Packed with veggies and a crispy piece of freshly fried fish, topped with some of that spicy red salsa--WW. It changes a person. I mean for the price, the value is immaculate. I used a thesaurus for that last sentence. Service and vibe are so good. They serve you your food fast and they bus the table. They play all the sports you could ever imagine. I mean after church on Sunday during football season. A grown man could shed tears. Say goodbye to searching Reddit for nfl streams, say goodbye to instant ramen, say goodbye to sitting at your desk. Say HELLO to fresh tacos, fresh salsa, and free cable TV. Anyway, I could go on and on, but my 15-minute break is over. I could not recommend it enough. Oh also, I saw Kawhi Leonard one time. *I should also note, I've only ever had the fish taco.* read more

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I was around the area and we found that they have a $1.39 soft shell fish taco. So we ordered it right away. They were pretty busy at the time, it said it will be ready in 40minutes. When we got there, we waited in line and pick it up right away. We can't believe how big it is for only $1.39 and it tasted SO GOOD too! My family said we fs will come back here if we ever around the area again, and we'll try other menu too! The inside was clean. read more

El Pueblo - Fish taco soft shell - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Hidden in plain sight. Excellent food, as a South East SD taco shop connoisseur this is up there. I have been in SD all my life and never expected to find such a good taco shop in Del Mar. I had the California Burrito with carnitas instead of carne asada, as suggested by the cashier, service was quick and easy. One bite and I was hooked. The carnitas were a mix of both crispy and soft meat. Went well with their green salsa and lime. This place is now on my list of places to grab a quick bite Id give it 5 stars but I need to visit a couple more times and try a few things on the menu first. Excellent start tho! read more

I grew up in San Diego, went to college in the Bay Area, and live in Los Angeles currently so feel that I really know good Mexican food and can honestly say this is some seriously delicious Mexican. I grew up in the area so I've been coming to this shopping center for decades, and I've seen all the different restaurants in this location and would say this is probably my favorite of the bunch so far. Inside is really large, they have a full bar, a full salsa bar, and a ton of seating options. You place your order at the counter and they either bring it to you or you can choose to go. Service was very fast and friendly, and my favorite part was how delicious it was. The salsa itself was also very good, I still think Roberto's has the best salsa in town, but El Pueblo has better burritos. I was actually impressed with how good the food was. This morning we stopped in for fish tacos and breakfast burritos and thought they were fantastic. The fish taco is a little bit smaller than you usually get here in town but had great flavor and the breakfast burritos both the chorizo and the bacon were delicious. The tortilla was also very fresh and I already want to come back soon to try a Cali or a Carne Asada burrito. I would highly recommend to anyone and will be back many times in the future. read more

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Family style with ordering at the counter. Not a fan of that. Especially because you are prompted to leave 20%, 25%,or 30% tip. HUH? For counter service? Food was very good but not noteworthy. Sat at the bar, bartender was fun and engaging. Probably will not return. read more

Ordering was fast and meals came out fast. Grandson got a breakfast burrito with carnitas added and loved it. I got the best deal in the house ordering the Fish Tacos which were outstanding and extremely inexpensive at $1.39 /each read more

This place was amazing. The food was delicious and I cannot wait when we come back to SD to eat here again. The fish tacos and carnitas tacos were so good and margaritas were amazing and strong. We talked to so many locals at the bar that were long time customers. read more

El Pueblo - Fish tacos and carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

The absolute best fish tacos money can buy. Im not the biggest fan of seafood/fish but I will demolish at least 4 of these. The fish tacos are awesome, you can get them with flour tortillas for a different vibe. They also have a salsa bar, the darker salsa and green salsa are perfect for the tacos. They're each less than $2 and they're a great deal. Theif staff are always super nice and it tends to be busy. They have some outdoor sleeting and indoor as well. read more

El Pueblo - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

After hiking Annie's canyon we came here, luckily plenty of outdoor seating for our large group. I've been to the El Pueblo off Birmingham and always like their cheap fish taco so decided to get 2 of those and 1 carnitas taco. My husband got the Cali burrito. Everything was sooo good! The Cali burrito was perfect, cheese melted, perfect proportion of each flavor in each bite. It was a bit on the smaller size but i think it was perfect for my husband who also got one of my fish tacos because a few bites of his burrito and the insides of each taco filled me up (I didn't eat the corn tortillas - saved those calories for the horchata. The horchata was a bit sweet so I just diluted it with water. Highly recommend! :) read more

I used to go to the Birmingham location of the restaurant when the fish tacos were $1. It was a great deal. Now they are $1.39 which is still a great deal. I only need 2 and I'm full. There is also one closer to me off rancho Santa Fe rd in carlsbad. This was my first visit to this location and boy was I surprised at how much more upscale this one is compared to the other two. It's very nicely appointed and even has a full bar. Parking is plentiful but there are limited spots in front. There was no line so I ordered and got my drink cup. The woman at the counter was very friendly. When I went to fill my cup with ice the ice machine was jammed so she came around the counter and fixed it for me. It was pretty busy at the time I was there (I think it was happy hour but I wasn't drinking). I went to the salsa bar and grabbed some salsa and carrots and found a seat outside on the covered patio. My food took a while but like I said it was busy. After our food was brought to us, a group of about 20 came and filled the patio. It was a bit chaotic. We ate quickly and offered our table to the group so they could spread out more. Our tacos were very good and hit the spot. I've heard they have a great happy hour at the bar so I'll definitely be back to check that one out. I also love their banuelos that they sell by the bag. I'm happy this place exists and that they've been able to expand. read more

El Pueblo - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

The food and drinks are fantastic! I really have to give a shout-out to Kameron. Every single time we come here, he's so friendly and outgoing, he just has a way of making everyone feel welcome the second they walk in. I'm always impressed by how hard he works, he's constantly on the move but still takes the time to give the best recommendations and make sure we're totally taken care of. It's rare to find someone with that kind of work ethic and attitude. He's a true pleasure to deal with every visit. Honestly, give that young man a raise! He definitely deserves it. Owen is another rockstar on the team! He's super sharp, attentive, and always makes sure we have everything we need. It's the great service and hard work from guys like Owen that keeps us coming back. He really does a fantastic job! read more

El Pueblo - The BEST Carajillo's! - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

This is the type of place where you walk up and order, then they bring your tacos to you. We loved the salsa bar and the fish tacos were soooo affordable! I would have loved if the guac had come on the side instead of on top of the chips, but it was still tasty. I also enjoyed the salsa bar. The service was efficient and our server was very sweet! We will come back once we visit again. read more

1.39 fish tacos sounds not right but they were amazing... Lightly battered with good slaw and sauce and corn tortillas... Machaca burrito great and asada fries great gluten friendly option. Everyone nice and the service was fast. Salsa and pickled carrots a great side. read more

The best deal in North County for fish tacos. Unlimited fish tacos anytime for $1.29 each, and they're big. It puts Rubio's to shame. They have a big menu, but I just always come for the fish tacos. You can customize your taco too. I do no pico on flour tortilla. The other thing I really like is that they have the big salsa bar, and their marinated carrots are great. They also have a bar with a huge selection of alcohol, almost to the ceiling. It only has maybe 10 seats, though, so competition for happy hour placement is fierce, lol. It's located across from Flower Hill Promenade, behind the McDonald's. The parking gets full in front of the restaurant, but there's plenty nearby, closer to the Gelsons market. read more

El Pueblo - Fish tacos on flour, no pico - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

This WAS one of my favorite burrito places until today. I ordered a CA burrito to go and it was terrible. The meat was blackened ( burnt)and dry.and the burrito definitely shrunk in size. You cannot served burnt meat to any customer. You lost a good customer !!!! read more

This was the closest place to my work and frequently ordered here for delivery and pick up. Majority of the time, i ordered fish tacos because its such a great deal. $1.29 - no limit! Heck yes! I have yet to explore the rest of the menu but their prices are $$ in comparison to we blue collar workers pay closer to the boarder. Ambiance is casual, they serve alcohol, perfect spot to meet up for a blind date, friends, casual date night. They also have outside seating if you dont like sitting inside. read more

El Pueblo - Fish tacos galore!!! - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This place is awesome! The fish tacos are not only a deal but seriously delicious. We only had tacos but saw other orders coming out that looked amazing. Burritos looked massive. Bar is always busy. They have the nicest bartender, a guy with a beard who is friendly every time and talks to his guests with interest and politeness. I have high hopes for this chain. They have the winning combination...quality, economy, portion and service. read more

El Pueblo - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Still always a great classic spot to hit up in Del Mar area for cheap and tasty fish tacos! As of 2/21/26 it is now $1.39. read more

El Pueblo - fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Best bang for your $. But do ask for your receipt. 3 fish tacos @$1.39 and a small soda do not add up to $9.14. Modest discrepancy but rather annoying when told $7 and change. read more

We came for the $1.49 fish tacos, everyday, no limit! The fish tastes fresh and came out freshly fried! I like to ask for the chipotle sauce on the side and pour as much as I'd like. They brought out our food almost immediately, about 5 minutes after we ordered. They also were playing the game that was going on and had a full bar! read more

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Great food not far from Surf Sports Park. Was pretty busy during our visit due to the sporting event in the area, but worth the wait! $1.35 dollar fish Tacos!?? Amazing Service moves fast. Had the fish tacos, menudo soup was great as well as the chicken tortillas soup and the chicken and carne asada quesadillas! Definitely must visit! read more

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You order at the counter when you first walk in and then take your seat. They will bring you the food when it's ready. I got the enchiladas, which were ok. I found the tortilla to be a bit chewy. They give you two, which I also didn't find to be very filling. The place has a lot of seating inside and out but it gets packed easily apparently. read more

My favorite place!!! Amazing burritos with margaritas -- what could be better? The place is always very clean, and the staff is incredibly friendly. Our bartender Joe was phenomenal -- he made the best lemon drop martini I've ever had. We actually discovered this spot by accident about a year ago when it was open late on a Saturday night, and we've been coming back ever since. Consistently great food, drinks, and service. Highly recommend! read more

El Pueblo - My favorite place! - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Definitely worth the price. Everything was fresh and immensely flavorful. Every bite was juicy and invited me in for more. read more

El Pueblo - Shrimp Soft Taco - Shrimp Soft Taco - Carne Asada Soft Taco - Fish - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

I am on the hunt for the best fish tacos in San Diego and El Pueblo was the first stop on the list! There are multiple locations and this one is located in Del Mar in a plaza so there is plenty of parking available. There was indoor and outdoor seating which was nice and it was also offered a salsa bar with various types of salsa and pickled carrots. There is also a bar inside with bar seats so if you wanted to grab drinks you can! They offer a Taco Tuesday deal for $1.39 each with no limit! I got 5 fish tacos which came out to about ~$8, which is a steal! You have the option to get either corn or flour tortilla and I opted to get the corn tortilla. I would not say these are the best fish tacos I tried, but if you want to get a fix for a good price on Tuesday, this is a good option. read more

$1.39 for a fish taco, all day, everyday?? In this economy?? Somehow, we had to try it to believe it. It is true...no strings, no surprises, and you can order as many as you want. We ordered 5 fish tacos: 2 in corn tortillas for me, 3 in flour tortillas for S (divided tortilla household!). I will say that our local fish taco joint in LA is much better in taste/size, but the value wins here all the way. A very respectable showing for $1.39. The rest of the menu looks pricey so the fish taco pricing is definitely the lure to draw customers in. They have a nice self-serve salsa bar, and indoor/outdoor seating. You order at the counter, get a number, and the staff brings the food to you. Parking: easy - large parking lot read more

$1.39 for a fish taco? Yes please!!! What a great spot! Staff were friendly! Place was clean! Service was fast! Food was fresh! Fried fish was crisp, not greasy, and perfectly seasoned! Please, take all my money! read more

El Pueblo - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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