Squeezed into a small shopping center on the corner of Washington and Magnolia sits Chuy's Taqueria…read morey Burritos. Needed a quick bite to eat so to Yelp i went ... saw Chuys had some good looking food and reviews so we took the 9 minute drive from Parkway Plaza after some holiday shopping. Upon walking in there is about nine bar stools aligned the L shaped bar table for sitting along the left wall/window. Place was spotless, super clean with pretty dope street art to your right! The woman at the register was very nice and the cook seemed to carry a great attitude as well. I noticed many customer coming were returning customers which is something I always like to see. California burrito was packed with meat and cooked to absolute perfection. I could actually taste the carne asada over everything which is honesty rare for me. The guacamole was not oozing out nor was it overpowering the taste of the whole burrito. The size of this thing was as about the size of my forearm! Filled me up for sure!! 6 rolled tacos with guacamole, sour cream and cheese was also perfectly cooked. Perfect amount of crunch on the ends and not too soft in the middles. Plenty of meat in the rolled tacos as well, which you could also taste well through all the toppings! We'll definitely be seeing you again soon Chuy's!!!

Chuy's doesn't bother with theatrics. It's a straight shot of San Diego comfort: a counter, a warm…read moregriddle, and a crew that treats your custom order like it's the most natural thing in the world. I ordered a California burrito and asked to swap in adobado pork. No hesitation, no side‑eye, just a nod and a "you got it." That alone puts them ahead of half the shops in the county. The burrito itself delivered. The adobado came through with that deep red glow and smoky tang, the kind of flavor that feels like it's been tended to, not rushed. Fold that into fries, cheese, and a tortilla doing quiet, reliable work, and you get a bite that hits all the right notes. Rich, bright, salty, satisfying. It's a simple thing done well, which is exactly what you want from a neighborhood taco shop. Chuy's isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. They're just making a damn good burrito and treating you right while they do it.

Hands down the best tacos I have had in San Diego. I was actually blown away by this place. I have…read moredriven past it countless times and was always intrigued by the cute mascot and the outside decorations, but I was also confused why there was almost never anyone inside eating or grabbing food. The parking lot looked exactly how it always does. Barely any cars and no one inside when we arrived. There is plenty of seating though with booths inside and some outdoor seating as well. The menu is posted above the register and has a ton of options that all sounded really good. They also have bottled aguas frescas like horchata and jamaica. Another reviewer mentioned they are house made. They also offer canned sodas, bottled drinks, and juices. I ordered three tacos: the New York steak taco (their version of carne asada), a cabeza taco, and a carnitas taco. My husband ordered the flour quesadilla with asada and two al pastor tacos. There is a salsa bar with hot sauce, red salsa, limes, radishes, grilled onions, and grilled peppers. My favorite thing there was the grilled onions. They were a little cold so I'm assuming they had been sitting there for a while, but they were still so good. Our food was brought out to our table. Service was pretty neutral. Nothing amazing but everything was smooth. I asked for no salsa on my tacos because the employee mentioned the same salsas were already at the salsa bar so I could add what I wanted myself. When the tacos came out they looked incredible and smelled even better. The New York steak taco was a thin slice of steak laid on the tortilla topped with guacamole, onions, cilantro, and beans. My husband got the quesadilla version of this and it was honestly amazing. The cheese was that perfect melty quesadilla cheese. I have never had beans on an asada taco before but it added such a nice touch of flavor and saltiness. The steak itself was sliced thin enough where every bite was tender and full of that rich beefy flavor. The al pastor taco really stood out too. Unlike a lot of places that use ground pork with seasoning, this tasted like real al pastor. The pork was juicy in the middle with a crisp exterior that made every bite really satisfying. The cabeza taco is what really sold me though. It was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. You can tell it was cooked slowly. The carnitas taco was different from what I'm used to but in the best way. Instead of shredded pork it was large chunks of carnitas. It was juicy, flavorful, and made me rethink how carnitas tacos should be done. Every bite kept confirming the same thought in my head that this might be the best taco spot I've tried in San Diego. I still have a lot more places to explore around the city but this place definitely set the bar really high.

Tacos El Gallo -- 2 stars…read more Yo -- rolled up to this little hole-in-the-wall on Second Street in El Cajon 'cause we're big taco-shop heads in SD and drove by it all the time. Was really hoping for more but, truth be told, got less. Place didn't feel very clean, the flavors were kinda out of balance, and the pricing didn't match what was on the plate. With so many solid spots around, not sure I'll be coming back. Bummer, bro. -- Captain 619

I am glad we found this hidden gem in El Cajon. It has an authentic, welcoming vibe and it feels…read morelike you're eating at someone's home. The food tasted like a true home cooked meal. I had the birriaquiles and my wife ordered the chile relleno plate, and both were full of flavor. It tastes like everything was made with care. It was so good that I came back a second time and brought the whole family during the second trip. This is going to be one of our go-to spots anytime we're craving authentic Mexican food. The service was great and it felt like we were family.

Amazing! Really cool little spot you can sit down or take it to go. We had tacos dorados and…read moreQuesabesa! We also had the shrimp cocktail, we will 100% be back. The staff there is also great, very friendly and gave us some great recommendations!

Love getting breakfast burritos here. So fresh and filling. Great salsa bar. Friendly staff and…read morethey just recently expanded seating into a larger suite.

I stopped by after work around 9:00 pm, absolutely starving, and was relieved to see they were…read morestill open. The restaurant sits in the Vons shopping center, so parking was easy. As soon as I walked in, the modern Mexa-inspired vibe stood out--the place was spotless, including the salsa bar. The cashier on duty was genuinely friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. I ordered the Surf and Turf Burrito and a large Jamaican drink, which came out to $22.72. The burrito was incredibly moist and flavorful, with shrimp cooked perfectly. We paired it with the green avocado salsa and the habanero pineapple salsa fresca--both delicious, with just the right amount of heat. The Jamaican drink was refreshing and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. The only letdown was the zanahorias; they were bland and tasted mostly like vinegar. Aside from that, I'd definitely come back.

I live up the road from Taco Azul,and a couple years ago,I took my friend out to lunch for some…read moreblue fish tacos,and I've been hooked since.Very fresh and delicious. I get take out from here quite often. Recommend

Solid Cochinita and carne asada tacos. Depending on who is cooking, the carne asada is either done…read morejust right or super crispy (I prefer crispy)! Their salsa verde is tasty but the other salsas are forgettable (sorry!!)

Best tamales in all of El Cajon and San Diego County! Highly recommend checking them out! We got…read morethe salsa verde chicken (green salsa), pineapple, beef with red salsa, and some rice puddings. Emilio was super helpful and friendly, I'll definitely be coming back here when I have my tamale cravings! Tip: when you take them home microwave them in the corn husk to keep them moist

The International tamales were the best I've had. Very good size portions of meat inside. Also, the…read morecustomer service was very friendly. I will definitely be returning!

This menudo is so good! The service was good the place is clean my go to spot for menudo fore sure.read more

Great service and menu options! Highly recommend, it won't disappoint. Definitely recommend and it…read moreshould provide great food options. Give it a try sometime, they will surprise you in the best way possible!

I drive by Bad Hombres a few times a week, and the drive-thru line is always long. Yesterday I…read morefinally decided to stop--and it was definitely a good decision. I ordered the potato roll tacos, a chicken flour quesadilla, carnitas tacos, and the super Cali burrito. That burrito... wow. The combination of carne asada and adobada is something I didn't realize I was missing out on. Easily one of the best burritos I've had. Everything tasted great, portions were solid, and the prices are very reasonable. This is officially my new favorite spot for Mexican food.

I cannot say enough about this awesome Mexican taco shop. They have a wide variety of Mexican food…read moreto choose from that tastes fresh, authentic, flavorful, and so darn good. I have yet to go inside the establishment and have only used the drive through due to convenience. One day, I hope that I will not be in such a hurry and can actually take the time to park and go inside to order, sit down, enjoy my food, and relax to feel the live experience. A family member wanted me to pick up an order of rolled tacos. I decided to pick the best place for that and surprise them by driving to "Bad Hombres" to pick up an order of 5 rolled tacos. Needless to say they loved them! They informed me it was now their favorite place for rolled tacos. I revealed to them the place was called "Bad Hombres" located in Santee so they would know in the future where to go. This is one of my favorite taco places to go. Everything tastes homemade like you are in someone's home being cooked for. This taco shop is always crowded because they put so much love and passion into the food. Next time you crave homemade Mexican food, you must try "Bad Hombres" in Santee, California because they are formidable!

Tavo's has recently taken over "Pinchas Tortas." They offer as their namesake goes a variety of…read moretacos and beers, but also mix of Mexican fair such as tortas, quesadillas, burritos, rolled tacos, combination plates, and breakfast! For my fist visit, I had a trio of taco de adobada or marinated pork and a side of rice. The tacos were good, and I appreciated the fact that they included guacamole, and also came with chopped white onion and cilantro. The pork meat was tasty but could of been a little more tender. Also, I would suggest they put on a finer chop to the white onions so that one does not get a strong sense of onions. They put a very good amount of meat and guacamole which is always a very good thing. The rice was very good. It offered that good Mexican rice flavor and a loose consistency. They offer a salsa bar, but with only two salsas at the moment. I hoping they add that ever so delicious avocado salsa soon! Service was friendly and welcoming.

Good food, great Mexican flavor, the service good and the ambience in the place good too because…read morethey have spacious tables with chair with tv for have a moment of relax eating.

10 out of 5 stars! Food is great the service is the best!…read more Don't skip out on eating out at Mr. Birria!

If you're looking for some of the best birria in San Diego, Mr. Birria in Santee absolutely…read moredelivers. The flavor is rich, deep, and perfectly seasoned -- you can tell they take their time with it. The meat is tender, juicy, and the consommé is packed with flavor. I always add bone marrow to my birria order, and it takes it to another level -- seriously delicious. They also have pretty solid fish taco deals, which are a great option if you're going with a group and want variety. And don't sleep on the carne asada fries -- generous portion, well layered, and super satisfying. Overall, this spot is consistently good, flavorful, and worth the drive. Definitely one of my go-to places when I'm craving legit birria in San Diego.