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    4.4 (110 reviews)
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    3 Taco Combo
    Trevor T.

    Tried the combination 3 taco plate and they were generous with the guacamole and were great about my dairy allergy. Provided sides which is a bonus. Food was good, but nothing stood out. Just a solid meal. Would go here instead of Chipotle or Taco Bell. One of the few powers we have left as a society is our spending power. If you aren't happy with how the world is, do something! Corporations will change their ways if we stop giving them money. I know fast food is "cheap, quick, easy" , but you kill authenticity. You destroy local businesses. You feed into a system that doesn't take care of workers/us. Start resisting the comfort of conformity. Eat at Los Tacos which started in Oceanside around 2005 by a group of friends. Friendship, Passion, Enthusiasm. These are the words associated with Los Tacos. Those are all things we can support.

    Baja Shrimp Taco
    Shauna W.

    I was in the area and I wanted some tacos so I went online and checked out the menu , then came to Yelp to read up on some reviews . They were good enough for me to try it . Online ordering was easy and it was ready pretty fast . I got Al pastor tacos and a shrimp taco . The shrimp taco was bomb, but it had a lot of chipotle sauce on it . I really liked the sauce but was it too much , I can't decide . Honestly I'd get that again , great flavor . The Al pastor taco was the one I wasn't a fan of. Maybe that's my fault because it was super sweet , maybe the sweetest al pastor I've had . I'm sure others are fans of it but it wasn't my fav .

    Carnitas Burrito
    Cat C.

    We ordered takeout from here and it was our first time there. I had the carnitas fajita bowl and the carnitas were tender and juicy. Portion was decent sized. I guess they were out of guacamole because they substituted it with sliced avocado. The carnitas burrito was pretty large and very good. Definitely worth a try.

    Carnitas quesadilla
    Mike L.

    We had a chicken taco, cheese quesadilla and a carnitas quesadilla. Delicious flavors, tender meat, nicely presented, at reasonable prices. Salsas were very good with a nice variety of heat levels. No chips are provided, though they can be purchased for an extra charge. Beans and rice are tiny portions, served in plastic cups. Decor is pretty basic, though lighting is a bit bright. This is more of a taqueria than a restaurant. Beers for sale (at a separate bar) are mostly craft and a bit pricey for a taqueria, especially if you just want simple cervezas to go with dinner. Bottled Coronas or Modelo would be a good addition. Not everyone is seeking a $9.50 microbrew. Might be better ambience when the weather warms and outdoor seating is available.

    Vegan Al pastor bowl

    YUM! great service, YUMMY vegan food which I am always so grateful for, and awesome ambiance. Try the vegan Al pastor!!! It's phenomenal. They also have salsa bar with limes and radishes. Awesome spot.

    Look at how much juicy beef n cheese in 1taco!!!
    Nancy B.

    Guuuys! Have u tried their queso birria tacos????? Best in town. Beef is soooo juicy. Portions huge. Major cheese pull if u eat freshly made! Huge container of sauce!

    Chips (half order) were very average.
    Craig W.

    This is a new location of this small taco shop chain. Interestingly, they took over the same location where a different taco shop failed. This is more than a "Berto's" taco shop. The tacos and burritos are far more interesting and, dare I say, almost gourmet. I went with the Ghengis Nhan burrito (grilled chicken and chorizo) and it was phenomenal. Your food is made to order and you can really taste the quality and freshness. The salsa bar is great. They have a few nuclear spicy salsas along with some medium hot varieties and at least one moderate one. They also have fresh (and free) bagged radish slices and lime wedges in the salsa bar. Now, who does that? This location is unique because they actually have a counter where you can order draft beer. It looked like they had about six beers on tap. There is plenty of seating inside and a nice outdoor patio. My only knock is the chips. They were very ordinary and unseasoned. They could have been better. I love this chain. The food is interesting and delicious. It puts normal taco shops to shame.

    I got there different tacos - (L=R) Birria, Carne Asada, and Garlic Shrimp!  I LOVED this combo and would get it again!!  I got refried bec
    Edward T.

    My wife had to pick up a jewelry repair order at Gems of LaCosta and since we were there around lunch time, I saw Los Tacos, did a quick Yelp and Google Review and suggested we try Los Tacos and BOY - WE ARE SO HAPPY WE DID!! This is the kind of place you want to hang out, because the ambience is great and welcoming, AND the tacos were AMAZING!!! And Armando the owner was so wonderful and he spent time chatting with me as I have done a lot of business in Mexico City with Televisa and Telcel, . . . . so it was a great bonding time and we talked about life, life in Mexico, the wonderful Mexican culture, and his passion for great food at Los Tacos!! Seriously, I thought the tacos here were perhaps the best I have had in San Diego. His hand made tortillas are exceptional - so fresh and delicious!! I loved the way he has the birria taco's tortilla slightly crispy so the juice of the birria didn't make the tortilla soggy and that birria and the juice - WOW!!! The Carne Asade taco was exceptional and flavorful - big bites of carne asade with flavor because there was a little touch of fat with the carne asada so it held the flavor and bite exceptionally well!! My Garlic Shrimp taco was perfectly seasoned and the taste was delicious!! I may return tomorrow and get the same tacos again, . . . .well, I may get a double order of three tacos because I want to try others!! This is a place you can go and hang out and feel like family because the owner is that kind of wonderful and the food is WOW!!

    Menu as of 02JUL2025
    Derek I.

    Handmade corn tortillas, al pastor (which isn't very common in Carlsbad), and local (both SD and Mexico) beers - very much needed for the La Costa / Aviara area. Food is on par w the other Los Tacos locations and a much needed flavor boost for the area. They've got unique burritos and killer tacos - enjoy!

    Al pastor and tripa tacos
    Sarah F.

    You guys have to try this! They have the best tacos. I had Al pastor and tripa. It's hard to find tripa. The quality is amazing. Full salsa bar and lady hand making the tortillas. And they have Mexican wine! Overall ambiance and screens with sports puts it over the top. Can I give them an 11?

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    Jenna D.

    Food: 4.5 stars. Lived the shrimp diabla taco. Quessabirria taco was a little sloppy and messy for my taste. Don't order this on a first date! My husband's fav is the salmon adobada. Only drawback was that one of his tacos came out cold. Service: 3 stars. Actual servers were great. Friendly and cleared plates quickly. But we waited over 30 mins for our tacos and the restaurant wasn't even 25% full. This has happened to us twice. Last time it was a 45 min wait for food!! The cashier should really tell the customers a wait time of it is going to be more than 10-15 mins. That's what people expect at a fast casual restaurant. Patio is dog friendly. Wish there was music

    Our salsas
    Kelly R.

    This was our first time here today and it was amazing! Staff was so friendly and accommodating to my dairy intolerance. I had the pollo burrito bowl and hubby had the surf and turf burrito. Both were delicious and carefully crafted with quality ingredients. The meats were so tender and flavorful. They have a salsa bar with a nice selection of salsas and other toppings. We are looking forward to our next visit. Did I forget to mention that the patio made for such a lovely lunch?!?

    Three 3 Taco Combo and mulitas in back
    Dan M.

    Came for the Mexican food but didn't expect the great craft beer selection (Humble Sea, Pure Project, Fieldwork, play some Baja California craft breweries). The tacos and burritos are as expected - I preferred the carne asada and pollo but some may like the other offerings. They have breakfast burritos served all day which I will definitely try next time. This isn't a fancy place - order at the counter, take a number, and then find a seat. Dog friendly on the patio.

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    Great service and a big selection of burritos. Even a healthy burrito! We enjoy this place a lot!

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    Chicken tacos and tacos Al pastor were good. Kids liked the cheese quesadilla and were a good size. Would definitely come back again.

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    If you haven't tried the spicy surf and turf burrito here, you're missing out. It's the perfect…read morebalance of heat and flavor. Since the location is in a small plaza, parking is definitely a challenge when it's busy. I highly recommend placing a mobile/phone order ahead of time so you can just grab and go. Highly recommend!

    I decided to stop by Los Tacos in Encinitas after reading all the great reviews about this specific…read morelocation! The parking lot has plentiful parking but was completely full as I was leaving around 12pm. There were tons of order pick-up spots and 20-minute max parking spots that help with the flow. The restaurant was impeccably clean with a growing line of lunch-goers. The workers were very efficient and the line moved quickly. I also noticed the apparent owner/manager talking to regulars and greeting customers as they walked in, which I really liked to see! I was served my order to-go in less than 10 minutes and ended up unexpectedly using the other 10 minutes after taking my first bite--after that it was hard to stop. The burrito was the perfect size (not too large and not too small). My original breakfast burrito was wrapped in a fresh hand-made tortilla filled with fluffy eggs, the perfect amount of bacon, cheese, soft fresh potatoes, topped with the avocado salsa verde which went perfectly with everything. I even ended up sipping the salsa (it was that good) between bites of the burrito. I was also blown away by the clean and fully stocked salsa bar. So many options (including non-spicy ones for those with gastric limitations too!) and they even offered radishes, carrots, and pickled onions individually wrapped with care. Everything tasted fresh and home-made. After 7 years being away from San Diego, Los Tacos delivered exactly what I had been missing. This location really blew me away and I will definitely be back to see what else it has to offer.

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    Their meat is not just flavorful, but it's so tender! Generous with the guac, and their hot sauce…read moreselection has really great flavors and kick! Especially this one green sauce Their veggie taco has grilled mixed veggies that were not over cooked or dry. I enjoyed how they took care of the veggies with the same amount of care with the meat. Flavored nicely and cooked well! Place has a dog friendly patio and can get packed. Service is also pretty decent!

    This place is great!…read more Wife and I came out on a date night to this local spot we've been trying to come to for months. It was on a Friday night, the place was packed, and difficult to find a spot to park. The line to order was almost out the door, but still fast to get through, and we were quick to choose what we wanted before struggling to find a spot to sit and talk. After about 15 minutes, our order was ready and we got to enjoy our food. We started with the Carne Asada Nachos, Refried Beans on the side. The meat was flavorful, very tender, and plentiful atop a pile of crisp and fresh tortilla chips. The cheese was nice and salty and the sour cream was warm to the point where it drizzled over it all nicely. All in all, it was a very tasty start to the night. The only two issues I had with it were that the guac was a bit overly pureed, making it kind of runny. And the refried beans had a very sour flavor, making me think that they were over the edge of going spoiled. I had to thank my wife's aversion to eating beans, helping us avoid having them spooned on top, which would have ruined this course. I also had an Al Pastor Taco, Craft Coast Style. The whole it was crisped up well, the cheese forming a great crust on the inside of the taco. The meat was sweetly marinaded, flavorful and delicious. On top of it was a good amount of beans, onions, cilantro, and guacamole, making for a good sized taco without any overflowing. It was pretty damn tasty. So, our first trip out here had more highs than lows, resulting in a very positive initial dinner. I'm sure those beans were just a one-off, at least I hope they were. And there's still hope that the guac may have had too much lime or had been overly mixed this time around. A second trip is definitely in the cards, with more of the family to expand what comes to the table.

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