This Mexican spot is seriously one of the best I've been to, everything tastes fresh, the flavors are on point, and the whole vibe just makes you want to keep coming back for more every time read more

This place is literally so good, I spent time trying to figure out who to contact to recommend Michelin visit them. Nuff said. The vibe is great, the food is off the charts, the owner is super nice. Helps to speak some spanish when going. read more

Stopped by after seeing all the great reviews on Yelp and because we were craving birria tacos. It's a small restaurant with an even smaller parking lot, definitely one of those hole-in-the-wall spots. When we went, there was only one woman working and handling all the orders that day. The quesabirria tacos are $6.50 and the regular birria tacos are $5. You may think it's expensive for a taco but the portions are HUGE and they do not skimp on the meat. Honestly such a great deal! The agua frescas are $5 and come in a big cup (about 32 oz). They aren't the best I've had since I don't think they're made with fresh fruit, but still refreshing and enjoyable. My husband ordered the California burrito, which wasn't really our favorite. The tortilla was huge but not a lot of food inside of it. There are definitely better spots for that, but their birria is the real winner here. We'll definitely be back for more birria tacos and maybe to try the barbacoa next time! read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - menu - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Really good. Small place but the food was solid. I got Barbacoa tacos and it was good. Meat was a little bland but I added salt and make it fine. The consumé was AMAZING. Want to try the Berria Raman next time. My wife got a Chili Relleno and it was 9 out of 10. Great place. Looks like a whole in the wall sketch place but really solid. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Barbacoa Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

This place is phenomenal!! By far the best tacos and nachos we've had in San Diego so far in our 10 years here. We tried the adobada tacos, the Carne Asada tacos, and the Carne Asada nachos. Everything was incredible, with a perfect char on the Carne Asada, tons of lime juice, a delicious mix of sour cream and cheese and cilantro and onions on the nachos, and thick roasted jalapeños and salsas included in the taco orders. We DoorDashed twice from here and everything was fresh and delicious both times. I highly recommend you give it a try! The tacos seem a little expensive when looking at the menu, but they pack them with tons of meat, so they're very worth it. read more

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This place had the best barbacoa tacos I've ever had! Service was very attentive and friendly and the food came pretty quickly. While we were waiting for food we were given freshly made tortilla chips and salsas. Just a note, the location is a little tucked away and there isn't a lot of parking. It wasn't super busy on a Saturday afternoon and our group was the only ones seated inside (our group of 14 basically filled up about 2/3 of the available seating area). Barbacoa taco: 5/5 Birria taco: 5/5 Carne Asada: 4/5 read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Carne Asada Taco, Birria taco, barbacoa de borrego taco - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

First time coming here visited Monday morning right when they opened was quickly attended to and food was fresh. You get your money's worth with how much they pack it up with birria the salsas were good too. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Quesa birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Amazing! This place is a hidden gem! Located right behind La Sinaloense this little taco spot is a must try! I had my doubts based on the location, but do not let the hood facade fool you! I went Tuesday morning, and the service was fast! For 3 tacos, consomé and an agua de Jamaica it was $26, however it was well worth it! The tacos are perfect sized! Not tiny at all and jam packed with meat! The gentleman said they are closed on Mondays and close by noon on Sundays! I highly recommend and will definitely be a repeat customer! So so good! read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Quesabirria tacos con consume - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

My first time here, and they did not disappoint! The food is delicious and give you big portions. Highly recommend coming here read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Great tasting tacos served with a smile. Each meat tasted unique and was cooked to perfection. I loved the crispy grill on the meat especially the adobada. Salsas served family style with a spicy finely chopped chile/cilantro mix. Tacos are medium sized but plenty of meat to divide between the 2 tortillas. Birria was juicy and tortillas had the consommé dip before hitting the plancha. Carne asada was flavorful- no guac served with my taco but I assume you can request. Dining area is big enough for families and parking was easy. A true authentic place hidden off the main road but well worth the find. Looking forward to trying more from here. Cash preferred read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Tacos de birria, adobada y carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Casual ambience with great service and high quality eats. The borrego taco was generously portioned and the consume was tasty. Excited to come back if I'm in the area and they are open!! read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Borrego taco, consume, chiles toreados, and the 3 house salsas (one of the green ones has habeneor, very solid if you like a bit of spice) - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

We absolutely LOVE El Taller! From our very first visit, Carlos (the owner) made us feel like family - and now, we're here weekly. The customer service is homegrown, personal, and truly unmatched. And the food is freaking phenomenal. The meat is perfectly tender, the flavors are bold and authentic, and the menu is so diverse. My personal go-to's are the Carne Asada Nachos and the Birra Quesadilla. The guacamole and chips are made fresh every time, and you can taste the difference. The portion sizes are HUGE for the price, making every meal here an incredible value. But honestly, even if they weren't, we'd still keep coming back - because supporting this family-owned business means supporting people who put their heart into what they do. You're greeted with genuine warmth, and served amazing food that will have you counting the days until your next visit. If you're in the area and haven't tried El Taller yet, do yourself a favor and go. Once you meet Carlos and taste the food, you'll understand why we can't stay away. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Carne Asada Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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I am super picky. I don't like fat in my meat. I was scared to try this place, but it was BOMB! I bought the Birria Keto tacos for all my BD guests and they ALL loved it. I was impressed! No fat or barely any fat in their tacos. They also have other tasty choices. I also enjoyed their carne asada tacos. If you live in Spring Valley, or not, you will be impress. I like their birria better than those birria places in Chula and IB. read more

Do not sleep on this place. Don't be scared by the hood ass complex it's in. TRUST I almost drove off. Ordered the Carne Asada Fries. They're $17.75 but well worth it. They weigh like 5lbs. Totally shareable between 2 people. Everyone will be good. The Carne Asada is Super SEASONED. It's good. It's like limey and salty all rolled into one - and has just the right amount of crisp. There ain't no gnarly gristly pieces. TRY THIS PLACE. GIVE IT A SHOT. I DID, AND DONT REGRET IT. The place is also known for the Barbacoa and Birria. I'll have to try it next time as apparently it tends to sell out! read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Carne Asada Fries Meat, Pinto Beans, Avocado, Monterrey Cheese, Sour Cream, Fries (I excluded the Pico and Chipotle Mayo) I - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Is it weird to say I just want to keep smelling my hands? Stay with my here.... This hidden little gem doesn't look like much from the outside, and it's in the part of spring valley you have no business being in unless you're doing one of two things- 1, selling stolen car parts, or 2, coming here to eat.... But don't sleep on El Taller de la Barbacoa. The man behind the counter is the owner and he's serving straight AMAZING barbacoa. IYKYK... Barbacoa de borrego is better than birria. I'll fight anyone who disagrees. BTW - if you think chipotle serves barbacoa you probably think Taco Bell makes a great "traditional" chalupa supreme. Expand your pallet. Stay away from corporate food. Support small businesses that are pouring their heart and soul into what they do! The first time I came they were sold out, so I tried the birria and it's great, it delicious, etc etc.... But... The Barbacoa is what steals the show. Wrapped in magey leaves and slow cooked for hours the meat is tender, flavorful, fatty (in the best way possible) and the consume with rice and garbanzo beans warms you better than a hug from your Mama.... After a few tacos the essence of the spices and natural bouquet of the lamb meat stays on your hands like a redolent scent that takes you back to Mexico. Aquí es Texcoco is still the gold standard for San Diego barbacoa, but my man is giving them a run for their money! Other yelpers referenced the roll tacos and they are too. The avocado slices, lettuce and tomato are fresh and that's a reflection of the chef's desire to serve delicious food. After dressing the roll taco plate with salsa and lime, the leftover veggies and cheese are like a bonus salad! We also tried a CA burrito and if there's a better one in the same zip code I haven't found it... And believe me I've been looking. If you like birria, try the Barbacoa. Order a taco and see if you aren't converted. If you know barbacoa, this place is worth the drive. Now leave me alone so I can smell my hands and reminisce... read more

I knew this place was gonna be fire when I smelled rich birria in the air! We tried: - Carne asada fries (LOADED!! Perfect carne asada marinade.) - Birria taco (MY FAV! The aromatics and richness was just perfect) - Barbacoa taco (Such tender beef! Perfect with their 2 in house spicy salsas *drools* - Carne asada taco (SO FLAVORFUL! Period) Complimentary fresh fried chips & 2 salsas (1 green and 1 roasted). He warned us they were spicy and I was so excited. Music was a perfect loud salsa music. Was literally vibes. I'm still sitting here done eating and don't want to get up. So relaxing with their ceiling fans turning. The guy at the front was a-mazingggg! He was attentive and checked a few times if we needed anything else. Of course I had to let him know everything was FIREEEEE read more

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The best rolled tacos in town! Their shrimp tempura tacos are out of this world delicious and they pack them with shrimp! Must try hidden SV ge read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - 4 rolled tacos with cheese sour-cream, lettuce and fresh avocado! - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Service was excellent, very nice and attentive people, it was nice and mellow not crowded, food was the best, brought out quickly and price was just right for the portions which are huge. read more

Hidden gem !!!! The barbacoa and birria is AMAZING!!!! Today I changed it up and ordered campechana fries and enchiladas de pollo and the enchiladas are authentic and spicy!!! Soooo good!!!! Big big big portions too read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Enchiladas verdes de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Food was great . Customer service excellent as well. Very clean owners were very tentative read more

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A hidden gem for sure. The food was seasoned so well and was made fresh. Quick service and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Definitely my new go to spot. read more

Everything about this place is amazing. Abraham and his team give the best service. The food is always on point. My usual is the birria tacos. I've also ordered the shrimp ceviche, which Abraham makes fresh to order. Ambiance is relaxed, like you're walking into your friend's house. It's our favorite neighborhood spot and never disappoints. read more

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by this hole-in-the-wall taco shop. There is a lot of love that goes into this family-owned restaurant and it shows in their food. Everything we ordered was outstanding including the chilequiles, adobada, burria mulita, and the barbacoa. They even provide complimentary chips and salsa. Both salsas were addictive. We will be back! read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Barbacoa de Borrego Taco - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Good food Ordered Campechano fries Look forward into ordering different things on the menu. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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I live right up the hill from this place and they were my go to taco shop, but hours have been changing now and its kinda annoying when I call and the kid answers with his low tone voice. Other than that I would come for my carne asada fries and tacos here . This last Sunday i grabbed a breakfast burrito and was disappointed it was really stuffed with fries . Ill definitely pass on the breakfast menu. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Tried their barbacoa once ab it was pretty good. Fries/California burrito have been decent. read more

Craving some tacos and didn't want to go far for some food! Stumbled upon this local small business restaurant down the street around the house. What a hidden gem! The were so patient with me as I looked through the menu to decide my order. I had questions as what was what, because the menu was very simply laid out. I watched as the owner cooked up my order. read more

Omgeeeee!! The absolute best barbacoa I've had in a looonggg time. Typical of Mexico City style. Red Barbacoa de Borrego. Must try!! I ordered mine dry with my broth in the side. My husband ate his before the pictures but he ordered it iba caldo and it was divine!! Go visit these guys! read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Barbacoa de borrego served on Maguey, broth on the side for me. - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

This humble Mexican restaurant in Spring Valley, San Diego, boasts an incredible birria that Chad and his crew offer in a variety of dishes. We had the barbacoa and the birria quesadillas, and they just exploded with flavor, especially the birria. Plus, the servings were generous: a true bargain. We paired our quesadillas with an excellent horchata that had the perfect amount of sugar and cinnamon (not too much of either). This place is the real deal: truly authentic birria, rare outside of the Mexican State of Jalisco, where Birria was born. Do yourself a favor and come visit Chad and his friendly crew, order either the birria or barbacoa, get a horchata, and enjoy a taste of true Mexican comfort food that has roots dating back 500 years. read more

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This is a 5 star hole in the wall Mexican establishment. My two favorite things to order are the Mulitas $5.00 & their queso tacos for $2.50 In Spring Valley you have a lot of Mexican choices & most are pretty good, nevertheless I find myself liking this particular little place the most.. It's located right above another Mexican place that has more of a seafood flair (La Sinolense) It's also good & worth trying. This place oddly located below a apartment complex & above another Mexican restaurant serves some of the best tacos in SD!! (adobada, al pastor, carne asada, birria) It's TJ style tacos and they rock, in Spring Valley they are my favorite street taco's. The ambiance is that of a small Mexican place but it's definitely the food that brings me back. What can say, this is foodie recommended eating & perfect for takeout. Happy eating tacos read more

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GOOD MEAT, GOOD VIBES & GOOD AMBIANCE... Flavors were on point & the staff provide family feel to the place... read more

We picked up a tray of birria and it was delicious...highly recommend this place....they were so kind to serve us for take out even though they were closing..everyone that tried it loved it read more

I'm obsessed!!! This my first time eating at this place. I'm for sure coming back here again. I rate this place 10/10 read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Fried Fish - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Have been looking for a place with a good lamb barbacoa. this is it! They served in a bowl with a garbanzo consomé... Man! Está súper! Busqué por mucho tiempo un lugar que vendieran barbacoa buena y este lugar la verdad está súper delicioso lo sirven en un plato hondo con consomé de garbanzos y obviamente el consomé de la barbacoa mixto. vaya vaya para una cruda Este es el lugar los va a curar! La próxima vez voy a probarlo como la gente normal.. con arroz y frijoles. read more

This place packs flavor in their food! Great customer service and always making sure the customers are satisfied! Definitely a go-to spot for great food!! I have gone here 3 time in the last month, and all 3 times were above and beyond! Abraham Ortega helped me out on all 3 occasions. Very friendly & extremely an awesome dude. When I came here the second time, unfortunately they were already in the process of closing. He saw that I was walking away from the door & got in my vehicle to head out. As I was preparing to exit the area, Abraham stops me and kindly asks if I would like to make an order even though he had already cleaned up. This guy is top notch & definitely a great human being. Wasn't about the money, it felt genuine and wanted to make sure I was satisfied. I appreciate his kind gesture that day because I had to feed a family of 8!! Thank you Abraham Ortega!! read more

Best Birria De Res Quesadilla and Birria machaca like grandmas home made cooking. Their salsa was fresh, tasty and oh so spicy, my hubby was obsessed with it. I enjoyed the red salsa, less spice and full of roasted flavors. Big filling portions and great customer service. We will be returning I look forward to trying more dishes in the future. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Best Birria De Res Quesadilla and Birria machaca - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Straight fuego. Owner is super personable and makes sure you're enjoying the delicious quesabirria and barbacoa. Some of the best birria I've had in SD. read more

El Taller De La Barbacoa - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Soooo good! Great service as well. Owner is really nice as well. But yea, overall that food was amazing. Definitely will be coming back

Decided to try this spot out based on the positive reviews on both Google and Yelp. Got the 1 pound of barbacoa with a side of consome. The barbacoa itself was decent but somewhat dried and it was room temperature when I got home ( This was a 10 min drive ) the meat also had bones in it. The consome itself was very salty, the salsa containers were also on the smaller side. Other places include rice and beans with their barbacoa, unsure if this place does? Overall I would not come back for barbacoa here but maybe would come and try their other food items. read more

Just moved to the area and really wanted to try this place, unfortunately it was not good. The food needs salt the guacamole is not real and they go overboard on onions. Bad tortillas! And the fries they use are huge. read more

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