Well, lookie what I found.. .99 fish taco! I am on a best fish taco quest. So when a friend…read morecancelled last minute plans, I searched fish tacos and it bright me here. ** Note to the wise... they share the lot with DMV, so drive and park defensively during business hours ** It's a take a seat kinda place. And the staff will take your order. I got... 2 fish tacos (surprise) and some chips and a Diet Coke ... under 7 bucks! If you're traveling with a service dog, they have mostly high tops inside, so, take a seat outside. Which is also quite lovely. They have a fun vibe inside. About 6 high tops and 2 lower 4 top tables. Outside they have three picnic tables WITH umbrella!! Brisas was my server and she was very nice! Let's talk chips. They are served warm and have a good amount of salt. The salsa are green and red and are pretty standard heat and quality you'd expect of a San Diego taco shop. Fish tacos, were as expected. Small corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, fried fish, onion, tomato, cilantro and fresh lime. You cannot beat this price for fish tacos! And they are something I would eat again! As I rank fish tacos based on taste, this is the average expectation of a taco, making it a 3. On par with the Villa on Grand (3) or Rubios (at a fraction of the price) . It is not as memorable as Taco Craft. For the price and quality combined 4.5! I also had opportunity to try the chicken and cheese quesadilla. That was yummy!

A great spot to grab a quick bite! The portions are generous and they offer some great deals, which…read moremakes it a really good value. When dining in, you're able to pick your own seat and a staff member will come over to assist you. The service has always been quick and efficient, and the employees are very friendly!

One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. I've been coming here for years. If we lived down the…read morestreet we'd be regulars. Sweet: The have the best beef flautas. Cooked to perfection. The shredded beef is flavorful. They top it with sour cream and cheese. They aren't oily like others. I used to not be a big fan of beans. But there beans is definitely a favorite. They taste almost as good as my husband's abuelas beans. They are very flavorful great to eat with chips and salsa. The Spanish rice is very good as well. We enjoy their breakfast options. My favorite is the chilaquiles. Besides the flautas I like their crunch beef tacos, enchiladas and carnitas. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. Sour: The prices are a bit high for counter service. But they have good daily combo deals. The salsa options aren't my favorite.

The food: mixed reviews. I loved my tacos. I got one with pollo asada and one carne asada. Both…read morewere amazing. It is a good thing I don't live here or I would come everyday. My husband got Al pastor nachos. Good portion size. The seasoning on the meat was overpowering. He would get nachos again but with a different meat. My son got rolled tacos. In his 11 year old fashion, he only ate one , but he liked it. The salsa: so good! Not overly spicy. The chips were on the salty side. The service: employees were great and very friendly. The atmosphere: good size dining room with plenty of tables. We were there on a Sunday for lunch and it was pretty full. We will definitely be back when we visit again.

Hug portion! Quick and friendly service!…read more Our favorite: California burritos and birria tacos! Must visit if in the area!

Pretty authentic Mexican spot that we stopped by for dinner…read more Taco adobada: B- Taco nopal: C+ Quesa birria: A Vampiro asada: B+ I would highly recommend the quesa birria here as it tasted fantastic. The vampiro is also very good. Asada was cooked pretty well. Pastor was not my favorite compared to how other places prepare it. The nopal (cactus) I would skip unless you're vegetarian.

Yesenia's is delicious and the menu is massive. I don't come here enough. So many options and the…read morefood is flavorful with good portion sizes. They have tons of combos to choose from which is nice to try different things. They even gave us free chips.

I feel pretty split on my experience with Yesenia's but overall the food is good! They're also very…read morefriendly service. Pros: GIANT tacos with generous amount of meat Shrimp cocktail was very fresh and tasty Great salsas Excellent carne asada - not chewy or fatty, well seasoned and well cooked Cons: Very pricey for casual Mexican food (we live in San Diego, there's lots of great options that won't break the bank) Carnitas were under-seasoned and very dry Al pastor was also under-seasoned and very dry

This is a great neighborhood taco shop. We had the adobada taco today. It's full of flavor and it's…read moredelicious. But I like their breakfast burrito and fish taco too. I appreciate that they give complimentary chips even if it's to go. Not many places do that. They have a salsa bar that is covered which I also appreciate to deter debris and bugs from getting in. Service is always great.

Lowkey taco spot. The carnitas taco deal was not just surprising for the price, but also the…read moreflavor. The meat is super tender and juicy. Maybe one of the best carnitas I've had

Had such a great experience here! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very…read moregenerous for the price. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made fresh. The chips and salsa were a standout -- the chips came out warm and perfectly crispy, and their salsa isn't the typical red kind but it's incredibly flavorful and not too spicy, which made it really easy to keep going back for more. Service was excellent and the staff were very attentive. The space is also large and comfortable with plenty of parking, which makes it an easy spot to come back to. They also offer happy hour every day from 2-5:30pm, which is a great bonus. Definitely planning to make this my go-to spot!

We gave this place a try for dinner..... I found them on IG so I added them to our places to try…read morelist. Nice little spot. Great customer service. They really helped us narrow down our orders..... Food was very yummy. The margarita was not my fave. Very similar to a watermelon Jolly Rancher but unfortunately there was an artificial aftertaste. I couldn't drink it..... The hubby landed on that grenade though..... The waitress gave suggestions of what else to try if we were to visit again. Great vibes overall. They have a restaurant side and a bar side. What we ordered: * Mexican Cheese Dip (white queso sauce) * 4 Flautas (chicken) * Fajitas x2 - Chicken & Shrimp - Carne Asada & Shrimp * Watermelon Margarita * Buenaveza

The Ambiance was having a laugh with the girl at the window! Her shirt was very much appreciated as…read morewell as her laughter, since I was having a rough day! So thank you so much! Food is A+ as usual and service with a smile is even better!!

Overall a good casual Mexican place in Poway. It's nice to have a drive thru so you can order and…read morestay in your car. The menu includes most typical Mexican options including tacos, burritos, plates, tostada, and quesadillas. The prices are typical for most Mexican restaurants around $12-25 per entree. The food took a little longer but I appreciated the food was fresh and hot. The portions were generous, the food was delicious, and I liked how they used double tortilla so the taco didn't fall apart. Their hot sauces were really good too. Only thing is a lot of their specialty menu is on a white board that is weathered, half erased, and hard to read. Please refresh the board and rewrite the items so it's more legible.

Great food, great service , great prices - what more could you ask for?…read more Been going here for years.

Date of visit: March 29, 2026…read more I was in the area getting some Easter gifts, and as it was lunchtime, thought I'd owe it to myself to check out Jalapeños Mexican Food. I placed an order for five rolled tacos with the works (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and guacamole), and a regular drink. While I was waiting, I munched on the free tortilla chips I was given paired with some spicy chunky salsa from the salsa bar. It's a good thing that I had the chips, because while there was a good bit of toppings on the rolled tacos, they just wouldn't stay on top of the order. Not just that, the rolled tacos themselves were a bit disappointing. Yes, the tortillas were crispy, but the filling was kinda... meh. And the worst part? Despite an order of rolled tacos and chips with salsa, I was STILL hungry after I left. I would've have liked to see if there was a combo of rice and beans that was available with the rolled tacos, but that menu board above the counter was TINY. And I felt rushed by the staff because I was trying to see the script, as well as a sense of rudeness overall. Otherwise, Jalapeño was clean, if not a bit on the crowded side. I was surprised though, that there was a line of customers almost out the door as I was leaving... but perhaps that was because there's not that many Mexican joints in this area of Carmel Mountain Ranch (unless you want to count Taco Bell across the street). Overall, while I'd like to try more of the menu, it'll be a hot minute before I come back.

Absolutely love this place, the customer service is great and the food is delicious. Amazing…read morequality and seasoning . Not only that but it's very clean and well maintained too, all the times I came it's been clean and welcomed with great customer service 10/10 recommend to try !!

So glad we stopped by for lunch this week! What a pleasant surprise!…read more Nestled in the back of a shopping complex in Poway, is this fresh take on Mexican cuisine. The menu includes tacos, bowls, salads, soups, plates, and more! Seating inside is limited (maybe 6-7 tables) but it's clean. Service was excellent from the young gentleman taking orders (who also brings your food to the table). He was so warm and welcoming. The food was delicious. The chips were perfectly crispy. The quesadilla was nice and gooey. The salad was fresh with a generous portion of chicken. Prices are fair. There's a shared parking lot with plenty of spaces. Would definitely return!

It's that good! Stopped by for a late night/early morning snack. Hit the spot - tacos were really…read morebig and quite tasty. Tried the red and green sauces as well which both were great. Service was fast and friendly. This is walk up or drive thru only with a few tables outside.

Drive through with goodness awaits! Food, Service and Convenience all 5 Star!…read moreTry it, you'll like it! Main street Poway.