I've been coming here for over 30 years, and it has never disappointed. This is, without a doubt, my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My go-to favorites are the rolled tacos, the carne asada burrito, and the surf and turf burrito. They're all packed with flavor, generous in portion, and keep me coming back time and time again. And don't leave without trying the horchata--it's one of the best I've ever had! The quality and consistency over the years are what really set this place apart. It's rare to find a restaurant that can keep customers coming back for decades, but this place has done exactly that. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Mexican food made with care, I can't recommend this place enough. It'll always be one of my favorite spots! read more

Plenty of parking. The staff is always friendly. Food is made quickly but with care. It is our go to Mexican place in an area with many options. Great menu selection and quality. You won't be disappointed. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Needs a review update! Graciela's is our go to taco shop. Food is consistently good and service is awesome. Small but very clean. The lady that runs the front is always so nice and pleasant to talk to. I love this place read more

Stopped buying for some carne asada chips. If you haven't been here before and use Google maps to get here, it brings you on the other side of the plaza. Carne asada chips - the meat was really flavorful and the chips weren't stale. I ordered the half size and I was really disappointed in the portion of meat that was served. Under all the guac and cheese it look like a decent amount but when you start eating at it, I realized there was not a lot of meat at all. The green salsa was on the watery side but still had decent flavor. Nonetheless, we probably would be back, because of the flavor of the food. However, I wish they would give a good portion for how much you pay for. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - carne asada chips - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Excellent quality taco shop. We had carnitas burrito, shredded beef tacos, rolled chicken tacos, fish taco combo. All good! We like their rice & beans. Nice hot red salsa too. Our service was friendly. Decor is fine, it's a taco shop, not fancy. We were in spring valley for a few days & went twice. Consistently good. Recommend ! read more

I just gave my carne asada fries to my dogs. That should tell you everything you need to know.

food is always so good and the right portions, best hidden taco shop ever! Haven't been to any other taco shops since

Excellent Mexican food made to order. Cook was willing to make dish to our liking. The person taking the order was friendly and informative as to what was in the dish. Haven't tried anything I didn't like. Has room to eat inside and a restroom. read more

The young gentleman who took my order was very nice and pleasant. I ordered carnitas supreme chips and a carnitas burrito. The carnitas burrito was good and so were the carnitas chips. The chips were nice and crunchy, meat flavorful, beans tasty and sour cream/guacamole good. Prices are really reasonable when you compare them to Vaqueros and the Taco shop next door are a lot more expensive. Graciela's is now my go to taco shop, thank you read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Adobada Supreme Chips - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

There food is reasonably priced and fresh. It's small inside with a few tables but most people seem to order to go. I usually go during the week and often eat there. No wait staff, but the place is kept clean. I love their burritos, tacos and taquitos - especially . read more

2 fish tacos, double tortillas equals 4 fish tacos. Fresh Pico de gallo salsa, green cabbage, crema, crispy seasoned fish, all served with a lime. Classic baja style fish taco. This is friends favorite place in the area. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Menu September 2022 - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Been coming here for years since the original owners. This is likely my favorite place for a carne asada or surf and turf burrito.

I've been coming here since I was a child... Never disappoints. Service is great, staff is so friendly. Food is always so good. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Gracielas has become my go to place for the best Mexican food in the area and there are many around my neighborhood.

Good old fashioned taco shop with reasonable prices and great food. Great beans, pretty good California burrito.

Combo #5 Two chicken enchiladas W/ rice& beans. A large Jamica. Food was good, The service was fast and friendly. Definitely a decent mexican spot. The only thing that i wish they didn't do was the chicken was chopped up, they should shred the chicken instead , but at least the flavor was good. read more

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The food is really delicious. Fresh and full of flavor. The service is excellent. I've tried many different dishes and they are always delicious. Love the carrots also!!My favorite drink is the Jamaica!! read more

I've been eating at Graciela's for many years. I love their beef tacos, nachos supreme, fajitas burrito, enchiladas, carrots, and more. The staff is friendly and service is prompt. The furniture is worn, but I don't care. They were the last restaurant to raise their prices during covid, and that meant a lot to me. read more

The best taco shop!!! Reasonably priced & the food is so good!! I also love that they offer mini tacos, some taco shops don't. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Loved the owners and the servers. I will have to try it again. Food seemed bland so I haven't been back

Love the carne asada burritos and rolled taco special! Steak is tender and no fatty piece! Rolled tacos are crispy and loaded with guacamole. read more

Reliable food at reasonable prices. Staff are always very friendly. A true neighborhood taco shop.

What happened??? It used to be so good? I ordered 3 orders of 5 rolled tacos and in one of the orders they only gave me 4 and I also ordered a chicken tostada and it was so small it seems that they have reduced everything !! So sad I used to love gracielas read more

My go to is always the shrimp burrito, I'm not sure what makes it so amazing but man I am never disappointed. Been going here for years. The owner is sometimes there and always so nice. They're always pretty busy but quick service. read more

This place turned into a sh*t hole. (Forgive me for my bad language...) My family and friends used to come here from the late 90's to early 2000s and 2010 era when the lovely family owned this place. I remember the mom working cash register, the dad cooking, and their son in the back playing with his toys. We supported this mom and pop taco shop as it was the best in the area back in the days. Fast forward to two months ago, a month ago and last night. WOW, has this place turned upside down. Three months ago I noticed the son who used to play with toys is now the cook/cashier. He told me they opened another taco shop, so kudos to the family. However, I noticed the quality went down big time. Food taste bland. The carne asada meat were harder than the potholes on Paradise Valley Road. The rolled tacos has no seasoning (beef flavor). There was a lady worker last night that told me I wasn't able to eat because they close at 8pm, and it was 7:40pm when I ordered at the cash register. I understand working late, and all day, but your income comes from buying customers. I understand if it was 7:50pm or 7:55pm, and I'll respect that your closing. But with 20 minutes left, I can finish my food in 10 mins max. More people came in around 7:45pm, but it seems the cashier lady just wanted to leave and go home. I took my food home, and when I opened the plastic bag I got the smallest burrito in San Diego. I ordered the carne asada burrito with three rolled tacos special that came to $11.83. Smallest carne asada burrito!! It should just be called tortilla burrito with a few meat and no taste rolled tacos. Place went downhill. I used to love supporting this mom and pop taco shop, but I need to stop. It's like opening a big Christmas gift box to find out you received a pair of gloves/beanie that you don't need. It's very disappointing!!! I hope the original owners read this comment and make changes ASAP. Otherwise, business will fail in the future. Here's a picture of the small burrito and no taste rolled tacos. The burrito may seem larger than it is but that's because it was ALL tortilla. Dried meat with minimal avocado to ensure the meat goes down the throat. Otherwise you'll choke or chip a tooth. Sorry but not sorry this is my last time here. Unless I get to go in the back and cook my own burrito, I'm not coming back PERIOD! Also, the lady asked if I wanted Mexican salsa/guacamole. Of course!!! I don't want Gringo, Afghanistan, Filipino, Soul Food Salsa. I want authentic Mexican salsa. I didn't go to a Mexican food to order Alien style salsa/guac. I want guacamole the way it's supposed to be. Frustrating!!! This should be a one star but I ma too nice... read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - ALL TORTILLA BURRITO w/ a few meat. Meat harder than the gangsters walking up and down Paradise Valley. Rolled tacos nasty! - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

We have had take out from Gracielas for many years and it is consistently excellent! My personal favorites are the shrimp tacos and the shrimp burritos which are the best I have had anywhere, but their carne asada fries are also a favorite. A true work of art! We are lucky to live close by, so we make sure to go the a couple of times every month. read more

I ate here a handful of times and it was tasty but I never felt well after. It is quick and the salsa (both colors) is pretty good. I would've just stopped going and been a done deal, but on my last visit there were 2 large cockroaches in the dining room and bold as hell! For them to be put in broad daylight like that, they are probably pretty infested in the back of house... yuck read more

Been a customer here for over 20 years. It's the only place I get veggie burritos from and they're always consistent. Might be time to make a run.. read more

BEST breakfast burrito ever! Mexican approved af. Service is great. Definitely try this place, you will not be disappointed. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Bacon Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Hey fellow food adventurers, thanks for your votes. Whenever I go back home to visit there is one place I know to get authentic Mexican food to satisfy my Mexican food craving and that here. The chicken rolled tacos are the business. Tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and guacamole. And cooked to a nice golden crisp. I've been coming here for many years and they have never let me down. Another favorite of mine is their California burrito with everything (sour cream, guacamole, and beans) that's right I said beans. Don't knock it until you tried it. Sometimes California burritos can be dry other places but not here if you get the hook up. Tip: stop ordering quesadillas you can make that at home. Try something you never had before. If you do want a quesadilla have them deep fry it... oh man!! You not knowing. The horchatas are now available in a refrigerated dispenser best move ever! Usually it's warm and the ice melts too soon. But this way it stays cold longer. You have a Mexican food craving? Handle your business here! Yummmmm! Pray, Eat, Love and eat more Mexican food See ya next trip! M&M read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Shredded Chicken Rolled Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Its costs about 1-2 cents to put a piece of paper to line the bottom of the Styrofoam. I don't know if this a health concern with the fries that were consumed. TIA Graciela, please give us some paper liners or we may have to go elsewhere. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Fried burned through Styrofoam.. smh - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

A little skimpy on the meat in my carne asada torta. .. and one of my salsa was solid like jello .. read more

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Small taco shop located in Paradise Hills off Paradise valley Road in the same parking lot as KFC. Prices have increased since last year. Unfortunately they charge an additional .45 if you pay with your debit/ credit card. Boooooo!!! The taco shop was incredibly clean inside. All the table wiped down and very clean counters. Carne asada fries regular size $8.99. They also offer half sizes if you think the regular size is to generous. The carna asada fries and nachos are topped with meat, sour cream, cheese, pico and guacamole. We also ordered 5 beef rolled tacos $5.09. I requested they fry my rolled tacos soft not extra crunchy and they complied. Service was prompt. And all the food was made fresh to order. read more

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I had a very nice pair of pollo asado sopes for dinner here. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sxH8JbRAOn9uMY5ZJa_ZpQ?select=saUB-_4k7ASCd7bQUwUMzg) They cost $4.99 and came with rice, beans, and some chips as well. The sopes were nicely filled with grilled chicken, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese. The chicken was very flavorful and re-fried beans on them were on the money. The best part were the perfectly fried sopes. They were the perfect cradle for the filling. They were crispy, but still had a nice chew to them. Although the sopes were terrific, what would of taken them over the top, would of been a nice dab of guacamole. The re-fried beans and rice were very good as well. The beans had a very nice robust flavor and were well prepared. The service was very good and friendly. The place was for the most part clean. Come and get them sopes........... read more

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I visited this taco shop 10/14/18. I like this place. The food is always made to order. I'm a fan of the chicken flautas plate. Serving size is great and the service is always nice. This place is located in a strip mall with other food establishments and businesses so at times the lot can be very busy but manageable. read more

Gracielas Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Very fast service! I think we were looking at the menu longer than the time it took them to finish up our order. We got 2 flautas, 1 California Burrito and 1 Carne Asada Burrito. Everything was delicious. It was so filling, I barely finished mine. I had the Carne Asada Burrito. The meat was juicy and the guacamole was alright. I didn't give it a five star because I don't think it's anything memorable about their burrito, but it is good. If you're in the area and are hungry, this will hit the spot, but not something worth going out of your way for. read more

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Pretty solid taco shop, very consistent. This place is my go to for shrimp burritos and flautas. They have a good horchata and okay salsa read more

This place never disappoints. We moved to LA and every time we're back and craving a good taco shop...this is where we ended up! I've had everything around the area and it's all hit and miss, except this place. I usually go for the favorites, Cali burrito, carne asada fries, torta! All delicious! But don't miss out on their flautas... randomly ordered them and now they're a must have for the family! read more

The BEST FISH TACO's yummy.. only place I go to get them. Excellent customer service never a disappoint

Carne Asada fries were pretty good, I prefer Lolita's but they're closed on Sundays. The burrito was huge! (pause) but the meat was pretty tough. Don't know what cut of meat they use but it wasn't tender. I had their roll tacos and adobada tacos, will be going back for those read more