Stopped by here on a small road trip on the way to San Diego & the flour tortilla here slaps! All the breakfast tacos were so good & I did enjoy the ground beef as well. The queso is a must. I loaded that on the tacos with hot sauce & it was ‍ ! The service here was really great from start to finish from recommendations, getting us more napkins, and refilling our hibiscus limeades to go. Super pleasant experience. The inside is very clean and comfortable. read more

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I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon around 1 PM. You order at the counter, and the line moved quickly. Once we ordered, our food came out in about 10 minutes. We ordered: *Tijuana Panther: I had this on a corn tortilla. It felt dry and lacked flavor. *Chips & Queso: Pretty solid, and the small order came with a generous portion. *Crispy Potatoes: The first batch was soft instead of crispy. We mentioned it to the staff, and they made a fresh batch right away, which was delicious. The sauce it comes with is great too. They have a self-serve area for water and condiments. You bus your own table, but the employees still went above and beyond. A couple of them checked in on us while we were eating. When I asked for a to-go box, they packed a bag with chips on top of the containers without me asking. Really thoughtful. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and the space feels open and bright. Overall, the employees were phenomenal, and service was quick. The food, though, is just okay. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

From the moment we walked into HomeState in Oceanside we were greeted by Alex. She is sooo fun and helpful. She helped with suggestions for food and drinks. Alex never leaves you stranded at your table. She always checks back in with you to see if you wanted more food, drink or dessert. Alex has a great personality. She is very funny - a comedian for sure. She took our orders for food and drink. Both were delicious. Alex is special as she makes everyone feel at home and makes us laugh. She provides good service, good food and an awesome personality. A winning combo. The restaurant is cute, cozy, clean and the atmosphere is fun. Try it out!! read more

My husband loved HomeState while I thought it was mid. Our views were so different that I'll return based on how great he thought it was. We ordered a Tijuana panther, a picadillo taco, and a brisket taco. We added a side of their queso and a tortilla with butter. I love the big patio, booths inside, and service. It was pretty slow for not being very busy and what appeared to be overstuffed. The chips and queso were very good. The Tijuana panther taco was sopping wet and I could only finish half of it because it was so messy and hard to eat without asking for a fork and knife. My husband's picadillo taco is where it was at. It was tangy from the pickled jalapenos, meat was beautifully seasoned, and tortilla dry enough to hold. The brisket taco was overstuffed and messy as well. I appreciate packing them full, but when they're served rolled it makes a handheld food item completely inedible by hand. The employee working the register was delightful and I'd go back just for her. read more

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Such a fun unique spot. Flower tortillas have butter so be aware if you're allergic to dairy. I think the service is top notch and they have a huge staff which I'm a fan of. I also like that they do a partnership with bands. Leon Bridges had a taco which I believe proceeds go towards a charity. I can get behind that. The place just feels hip and the food is satisfying. Bathrooms were clean and it is in the coolest part of Oceanside right next to Tanners. read more

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Great service and friendly staff. Lots of room. Classic queso that I enjoy. Brisket is quite a treat. Cravable in fact. Sometimes I enjoy eating in the bathroom for privacy. (I eat quick) Thank you read more

HomeState - Privacy - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Having grown up in south Texas I've missed the sacred meal that is the breakfast taco. No other place outside of San Antonio / Austin have come close to delivering the perfect breakfast taco, but HomeState has done it! Specifically the trinity taco is *chefs kiss*! Plus the vibes and decor are great! The staff is super friendly at all locations I've been to. Such a feeling of warmth and like coming home read more

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These are the best tortillas ever! Made of four ingredients. I would highly recommend a visit to HomeState for tacos and tortillas. They use said flour tortillas for the tacos, although we also purchased a dozen tortillas since they tasted so fresh and amazing. In addition, I got a Ranch salad which was jam packed with fresh ingredients and also a good size side of soyrizo for $4. I didn't even notice the missing avocado on the salad until we had left the restaurant because I was so distracted with the delicious tortillas. The collective of restaurants here has limited parking. I don't know how the burger place next door was more packed than HomeState because this spot has fresh and delicious items. read more

HomeState - The best tortillas I've ever had! Only four ingredients. - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've lived just 2 blocks over from where Homestate now stands for 13 years. While I was heartbroken when Red & White shut its doors for good, I was hopeful and optimistic we'd be getting some fresh new spots in its place. I almost always give new places a few months to work their kinks out before volunteering as tribute, and my first couple of visits were just okay, probably warranting 3/5 stars overall. About 6 months ago, a friend of mine catered her son's birthday at the beach with a huge spread of probably half a dozen different tacos from Homestate, and after sampling most of them I was inspired to return again. Since the party I've been to Homestate probably three different times and each time I've enjoyed it more and more. I have learned to steer clear of the tacos with soyrizo or soydillo as they are always insanely dripping with grease, and no matter what tortilla you choose they fall apart so then you're reduced to eating your taco with fork. I also find the cookie milk to be really underwhelming. My absolutely favorite go-to tacos these days are: #1 - Emo's (refried black beans, guacamole, cabbage slaw & pickled red onions) on corn, SOOOO good every single time, and #2 - Trinity for a classic breakfast choice. Both red and green salsas are good. The main reason I'm finally writing a review after so many visits is solely based on my most recent visit this week where Alex was running the register. It was morning time and she was just an absolute joy to interact with, despite being a brief exchange; her positive energy and recommendations of what she'd suggest paired for a beautiful start to my morning and set the tone for the rest of the day. I do realize it may seem silly that I'm writing a review where I am praising the uplifting demeanor of a single employee, but I think it's also important for a business owner to hear the impact their staff make on the local community. So thank you, Alex, for your sunny personality and for making my day. And thank you, Homestate, for the yummy tacos! read more

The tacos were okay. The brisket taco we ordered was cold but they brought us a new one that was much better. The breakfast taco with eggs cheese and bacon was good. The chorizo and egg taco was not it. Maybe we came at a bad time but nothing we ate stood out. Everything was pretty average and not memorable. The service was friendly and i appreciated their effort to get us a fresh taco. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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HomeState was walking distance from our hotel and I love good breakfast tacos! I ordered everything to go: the Trinity (eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheddar), guacamole and chips, side of bacon and cookie milk iced coffee. The coffee was delicious! What it is specifically is chocolate chip cookie steeped oat milk mixed with iced coffee. I also enjoyed the Trinity taco!! Guacamole was great. I was however super bummed about the chips, because the majority in my bag tasted wet and stale. There were a few chips that tasted crunchy though, so I could see the potential. I'd definitely give them another shot when we're back visiting in the area. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch and enjoyed my meal. What I ate: - Trinity Taco: pretty much the perfect brekkie taco - eggs, bacon, cheese potato. Really satisfying to eat - Guadalupe taco: Chorizo, eggs and cheese, this was also great but I think I think I prefer the trinity taco - Loaded queso w/brisket: this was perfect queso, hearty brisket, sour cream, guac, pico de gallo. Great to share for the table, or just be greedy and crush it all by yourself like the champ you are - Large margarita on the rocks: My rule of thumb is always go for the larger size when offered. I thought this was kinda great for a margarita, zippy, sour, strong. I preferred it on the rocks, but they offer it as a frozen slushy as well Pros: - Those tortillas! I love homestate's flour tortillas, homemade, slightly thick, but pretty perfect. If you're a corn tortilla die hard, those are offered to, but live a little and try the flour ones - Red and green hot sauce in squeeze bottles, both were delicious - Staff walked by at least twice during my meal to check in on me. Super sweet - A few table inside as well as plenty of tables on a patio overlooking the parking lot. Two long bar seating areas as well - Order came out pretty quickly Cons: - Teeny tiny parking lot. I circled the block twice, and both times it was full. After finding street parking I came back, and found 2 spots open. This lot can be busy with the bakery and burger place next door. - Price is on the expensive side Would I come again? Yea read more

HomeState - Loaded queso w/brisket, Trinity, Guadalupe, large margarita on the rocks - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Walked in knowing I wanted a breakfast taco and an anytime taco. Walked out with the Trinity, Tijuana Panther, and potato tacos per the cashier's recommendation. They were all delicious, but the potato was my favorite. Not only do I love potatoes, this was one of the most well distributed taco I've had. I got guacamole in every bite! read more

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Good breakfast tacos. Small but at a good price they offer flower and corn tortillas which was nice. The ambience was casual and friendly. The family really liked this place. Maya was helpful. read more

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I decided to stop by here on the way home from San Diego! I heard about HomeState from an old YouTube video and it was always on my list of must try's. Ambiance/Service: This is a fast casual Tex mex place that specializes in breakfast tacos. There's plenty of seating but it does get chilly in there so bring a jacket. The woman who helped us was informative and kind, giving her suggestions on what to order. Food Consensus: My family and I ordered an array of breakfast tacos. I ordered the Trinity and Pecos. The tacos weren't bad but they weren't the best either. Out of the 2, I would recommend the Pecos. I also tried both the corn and flour tortillas and I think the flour is superior to the corn. The corn tortilla was a bit dry for my taste. I think at $4-6 per taco, the price point is a bit steep based on the size and quality of the taco. I would like a bit more filling in the tacos and flavoring on the salsas. I think my expectations were a bit higher because of the video I saw. I would go if I needed a fast and easy quick bite but I wouldn't go out of my way to get homestate. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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A taste like Torchys but closer to home. I've had HomeState on my list for quite a while, but I'm rarely in Oceanside. When I found myself in the area, I knew I had to visit! The breakfast tacos are absolutely delicious! I ordered the trinity (egg, cheese, bacon and potato) and Chicano Batman (soy based picadillo, guac and potato). The trinity was my preferred taco and I think I'll stick to the breakfast menu moving forward, because they were so good! I got one taco on flour and one on corn and I definitely preferred the flour. You can tell its homemade and was the perfect chewy and fluffy?! I wish I had bought a bag of tortillas just to take home. The chicano batman was good as well, but the meat got a little saucy and overwhelming and I liked the breakfast taco more. They pair them with delicious salsas though. The queso was a nice addition to the mix and we were offered more chips when we finished our tray. Even though this is an order at the counter situation, the folks were so friendly and attentive. read more

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Stopped in here on a whim cuz I'd seen it on Instagram enough that I thought I should check it out finally. They did not disappoint at all! Service was super easy, they took my order properly and fast. The nachos were piled HIGH with meat and other delicious toppings with various flavors that complemented each other perfectly.i especially loved how thinly sliced their jalapeños are so I could get some with each bite. I can see why the queso is their star and would probably go back for just chips, queso, and drinks. Plenty of seating but we stayed outside for some nice pre-summer evening weather. read more

HomeState - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came today and ordered a black bean taco and potato taco. Both were very good!! The lady who rung me up was super nice too. Can't wait to come back. read more

My husband and I rarely go to Oceanside but we thought to try this place out. SERVICE - This spot offers counter service where you place your order, grab a number, and find a table. FOOD Ranch Salad - A solid taco salad with a good mix of toppings and plenty of flavor. Nachos - Generously stacked with toppings and had good flavor overall, but the pickled onions dominated the dish a bit too much. Tacos - We tried both the breakfast and brisket tacos, but the flavors didn't come together well. Both felt bland, and nothing really stood out. A mixed experience overall, with some highlights, but we would not go back. There are better tacos elsewhere. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've been to 2 different locations and they are similar in vibes, food, quality..etc. I like the convenience and affordability of breakfast tacos, and that there's something for everyone. Quick pick-me-up after a hike, or to pair with a coffee run. They also don't skimp out on the filling. My only complaint is that it feels like something is missing from the tacos. I'm not sure what it is. They get the job done, but that doesn't mean they're mind blowing or anything. I really don't want to hate on this establishment because the employees are kind and the interior is great... I'm just not wowed by the tacos themselves. With that being said, my favorite is probably the Tijuana Panthers - I thought it had the most flavor overall and I would get it again. Got this based on a recommendation from the guy at the register - props to him! read more

HomeState - Tijuana Panthers - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Now this is good! Real TexMex is hard to come by in San Diego. I got the queso, brisket taco and a margarita. Wow! All were great. The margarita was strong! I appreciated that I could get a frozen one! That's so rare. I see other reviews complaining about the price of the margarita. It's WORTH it! So strong. Like two margaritas in one. The queso brisket taco (Tijuana panther) was the real standout! Delicious. Very generous portions. Fresh made tortillas. Very clean. What's not to love?! Also had an iced coffee with oat milk. It was so strong I had to go back for extra oat milk! Fully charged on caffeine! Great place. read more

Breakfast Tacos That Hit Like Home HomeState delivers exactly what the name promises--Tex-Mex comfort wrapped in a handmade tortilla. The Trinity taco is a must, but honestly? You can't go wrong here. Every bite feels like someone's abuela and a hipster chef teamed up in the best way. The queso deserves its own spotlight, and don't sleep on the salsas. Chill vibes, vibrant space, and the kind of food that makes you rethink your morning routine. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Once again the most amazing service and food from the HOMESTATE!! 12/10 on the service and vibes! If you ask me the line should be wrapping around for the homestate not Tanners... if you want a burger go to in & out. If you want quality in food and experience come here... P.S this review may be encouraged by the Paloma and Kelly is AMAZING read more

We knew about HomeState before, but didnt know they had a spot in Oceanside. On the way home, we chose to try it out and didn't know there was a grouping of it, and other restaurants behind the popular breakfast spot. We walked in and ordered a number of different tacos. I tried the don't mess with texas with refried beans, bacon, potatoes and cheddar cheese. It was good. The next one was the trinity with eggs, bacon, potatoes and cheddar. There was plenty of meat in that one and turned out to be my favorite. The last was the Guadalupe with eggs, chorizo and cheddar cheese. It was all right. the chorizo wasn't the best out there so I would pass on that but run with the trinity. She had the neches with eggs, refried beans and cheese and it reminded her of home in the morning. Her next one was the Frio with beans and Monterrey jack cheese. Simple stuff but good. I was overall impressed with how all the tacos were and would definitely be down to try their other food for lunch next time, read more

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Hubby and I decided to grab brunch here for our one day stay in San Diego. We'd always wanted to try one of their locations but this one popped up in front of us so we swung by. Parking is a bit tricky - we got lucky and snagged a neighborhood spot when someone pulled out. (Make sure you are good at parallel parking!) We strolled over and were relieved we missed the lunch crowd that showed up 10 minutes after we arrived. The line went out onto the curb and went non-stop the entire time we were there. Whew! I ordered the Neches and Trinity while hubby ordered the Trinity and Don't Mess with Texas. We also shared the Frito Pie in a Bag and the chips and queso. Your food is served with two squeeze bottles of salsa (green/red) which honestly, felt really good lol. To have your own personal salsa in such an easy dispense way is amazing. Everything tasted so good. I thought I made an error in only ordering two tacos but honestly, I was good after those and the extras we got. Food came quickly and EVERYONE was nice and friendly. More than a few servers came by to check on us which I understand is normal for them. They had a lot of seating outdoors as well as indoors. We opted for indoors because it got a little nippy outside on the shaded patio. It's a cute place and felt very expansive with the tall ceilings and the windows letting in a lot of light. Definitely a great stop for us and won't be our last. Check it out! read more

Homestate in Oceanside is my go-to taco spot. The tacos are seriously so good I literally dream about my weekly visit. The Pecos and the Guadalupe are my absolute favorites, with the Trinity close behind. They're super filling, so two is usually plenty. If you love great tacos, this place is a must. read more

Hip taco spot along a cool corridor of restaurants. The Jaguar taco with brisket, potato, slaw and queso is phenomenal. Refills offered for many of their delicious drink options; I enjoyed the hibiscus lime one and refilled it three times. Food came out quickly after ordering at the front by the register. Tacos are delivered wrapped in foil. The queso and chips are tasty. Seriously one of the best quesos I've ever had. The turkey taco which is seasonal was decent. Loads of veg options. They make their own flour tortillas but you can choose corn alternatively if that's your preference. Pretty quick in and out, with good outdoor and indoor seating options. read more

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Great tacos, but they do not travel well. I mostly come for the breakfast tacos as they are few and far between around town. And I love them.... read more

HomeState has my heart. It's not often these days you find a place with good food and good service. This place does both! Food. * Tacos and burritos * Vegetarian options * Chips (not too oily, just right)! * Fresh tortillas. These are so good, you can buy them to-go. But! If you do, plan to eat them in a few days, they do go bad! * There are plenty of kid options! Service. * The hospitality/level of service here is quite memorable. I don't recall the last time someone at a restaurant/working staff genuinely asked me how my meal was. ~and it wasn't just one person that asked, there were 3 ppl that asked. They all genuinely wanted to help, and it's not all that often we experience that. Fresh food, fresh ingredients, and great service. This isn't the case for most places, and they do it right here - which makes it worth visiting. Not to mention, this casual eatery is a great option for the vegetarian in your life! read more

Their spicy paloma certainly has a kick! Loved the queso and chips. They have so many different tacos to choose from. I had the Tijuana Panther and Trinity and they didn't disappoint. read more

HomeState - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

All tea, no shade, only outsiders would return to this spot. This is not for we locals. The staff were very nice but the food was garbage. HS cafeteria quality at best. read more

We loved this place so much that we came twice in 2 days! Their tacos are to die for. And the service is great too. We tried a handful of tacos, but my favorite was the Tijuana Panther. It featured brisket and bacon. The flavor was amazing. I also loved the Hibiscus Limeade. It was super refreshing and I loved that it came with free refills. Super great touch. Definitely such a cool place to visit and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

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Really great spot. The food was excellent and the homemade tortillas were on point. We had the frito pie, a cowboy cup, chips and dip, and the brisket tacos. Everything was delicious and the beer was cold. Great staff and cool decor. Enjoy!!! read more

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This was really a cool place . It is not too fancy but cute . There was an outdoor area that was nice and the food was simple But good / pricing not too bad . Good service and place overall. read more

Very disappointing. We ordered 3 tacos, chips & queso, and migas. The food was overly greasy and not very flavorful especially the migas. When your paper tray is dark brown from being soaked in grease that's not a good sign. I'm from Texas and this is a poor representation of our great state's tacos. The service was good and the staff were very friendly. read more

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Spending a week in the area and was looking for spot for lunch and saw HS on Yelp. Looked at the menu, read reviews and how they came about and said this was a good try. My son went to college in San Antonio, TX so I've been going there for 20+ years and know South Texas food well. Needless to say HS hit the mark on the breakfast tacos, queso, migas and ranch water. Tortillas are made fresh on site and are the anchor to the menu. Plenty of non meat options but they also have a legit Brisket, chicken and Picadillo. If I lived here Home State Texas Kitchen would be a weekly staple for sure. FYI Staff was amazing, excited we were first timers, made recommendations and checked up on us and attempted to upsell which you want your staff to do. The only thing I needed and it wasn't there were a few TV's to keep track of sports but that's me... And if a Kolache ever hits the menu I will officially move here. IYKYK read more

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EVERYTHING!!! Fantastic menu (tex-mex) variety including all day breakfast tacos! Alex, Kelly & everyone is super friendly and take great care of everyone- even on perfect dog-friendly lit/heated patio! Beautiful by coast (end of 78, just east of PCH) can enjoy games/vibes on neighboring Tanner Prime busy patio! read more

HomeState - patio- open til 8pm - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Favorite taco here is the potato taco on corn tortillas, as well as the Crispy Potatoes! They have great unsweetened iced tea! I wish they weren't presented all wrapped up in foil, it makes it mushy and soggy. read more

The flour tortillas taste homemade. The Tex/Mex migas are exactly how I remember! Great service.

Stopped here at the 63 mile mark of our bike ride from OC to SD and I really like the outdoor seating that allowed us to keep an eye on our bikes and easily fit 17 people. Servers were super nice and on point, food came out quick and it was bomb. I got the trinity which was exactly what I needed at the moment. I also ate half my gfs Tijuana panther. The green sauce is amazing but then I was too full and felt like yacking for like an hour after while we were riding. Would definitely come back. read more