Lourdes is truly a gem. Their chicken soup is absolutely divine--rich, flavorful, and consistently amazing every single time. It's the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly day or when you're not feeling well. Truly a 10/10. We often order through DoorDash, and they always do an excellent job packaging everything so it arrives hot, fresh, and spill-free, which I really appreciate. Beyond the soup, we've also ordered the taquitos, burritos, and quesadillas, and all of them are delicious--but the chicken soup is hands-down the star of the show. I cannot recommend Lourdes enough. If you're looking for comforting, high-quality food that never disappoints, this is the place. read more

Clean, counter style Mexican restaurant. Wanted to compare their chicken soup with Fidels...was just aa good but even better when it cooled down. Wish it came with more rice and avocado. I did add in more Mexican rice (the soup had white rice in it) which added more flavor and made more hearty. Also ordered the chile relleno with rice and it was tasty with the cheese melted. Rice was very good. Only downside was it was served in one of those cardboard to go containers so by the time I got home the chile relleno soaked through the container. Looking forward to reordering the soup with a side of Mexican rice. Service was kind and fast. read more

I wanted to try this place again because it's right down the street so we did Uber Eats and my wife wanted a chicken soup because she wasn't feeling great. The proximity makes it fantastic, the food could be a little more complex in flavor. The chicken soup was good, not great, however, the cheese quesadilla and the Carnitas tacos were terrific and it was here in 10 minutes so I say it's a win and we'll go back again. read more

Lourdes - Carnitas tacos... nice - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Perfect taco shop in Cardiff! We came here and I got a carnitas and fish taco! Came out super quick and even came with chips on the side! Looking forward to coming back! read more

Lourdes - Taco - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great taco shop!! Stopped in for a quick lunch and left with a tummy full of gratitude. Staff kind and knowledgeable about menu and the food is great. Fun condiment bar with many salsa options as well. read more

Love getting Mexican food before going to the beach. This place was conveniently located close to Cardiff beach. My boyfriend and I ordered a California burrito fried extra crispy and 3 beef rolls taco combo. The combo came with rice, beans and a small drink. We chose the horchata which was basic. The burrito was ok. The meat was chopped up/shredded instead of how sliced carne asada usually is in a burrito. The rolled tacos were good. I liked them better at this location compared to the one in Escondido. I love their salsas and that the bar has pickled carrots that you can self serve. Service is good. You order and pay at the cashier then have a self serve salsa bar and drink area. Cute small shop close to the water. I like that the place opens up like a garage door for open aire seating. It brought in a nice ocean air breeze! read more

Had one really delicious shrimp taco from here when we stopped in desperation for a restroom. The wife always feels guilty just using the restroom so she bought me a grilled fish taco and they mixed the order up and gave her a shrimp taco. No complaints about that mistake because the shrimp taco was so good. I later tried to replicate the experience with a shrimp taco from another Lourdes in Oceanside and it wasn't the same. Guess I'll have to drive down to Cardiff By The Sea for my shrimp taco fix. This location is minimalist with counter ordering and maybe 4 tables or so. Roll up front door means it's all open to the outside. Counter service was easy enough. You do get to look at the Pacific Ocean while you wait or while you eat. Most of the business here is take out. read more

Love the food here. Great service... always! Has carnitas taco, an order of beans and tortillas and chicken tacos for the kid. The place is pretty relaxed and pretty surroundings, with the ocean in the distance highly recommend 4.5/5 read more

Hard to call this Mexican food. No love, no passion, no flavor. In a city full of actually good Mexican food, I'll never return.

Great service and amazing soup. I ordered- 3 taquitos Chicken Soup Everything was delicious and fresh. I will be back. read more

My best friend and I had dinner here a couple weeks back. There were quite a few families already eating here when we arrived, so it seems like a very popular spot. The staff that took our order were friendly and gave us some free chips while we waited for our order. The ambiance was very casual. What we ordered: The chicken soup- their soup is advertised as the best in town but sadly I have to say it was not very flavorful and the chicken was a bit dry. It also did not have any veggies in it besides onions. The chicken flautas- these were nice and crispy, but again, the chicken was a bit dry and not very flavorful. They were topped with guacamole but it was clearly not homemade, but from a premade package (like Wholly Guacamole or similar) The cheese enchiladas (red sauce)- I enjoyed these- the sauce had a good flavor to it and it was topped with lettuce and sour cream. read more

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Referred by my neighbor. Great taquitos and soup! I love stopping by when I'm out and about! Super friendly people too!

I had this breakfast burrito mid afternoon around 3pm so maybe it wasn't a great time to order this because the beans were hard and tortilla wasn't as soft. I was still able to eat it but I want to try to order in the morning and see if it's better. My husband had the surf n turf burrito and he loved it! He thought everything tasted fresh and delicious. The salsa bar has great options to add to enhance the flavors which was a plus. The service was great and everything inside was clean which is why I'll still give them 4 stars overall. read more

Lourdes - Breakfast burrito and surf n turf burrito - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

Came here Sunday morning as a part of our quest to find the BEST breakfast burrito in North County. Love Lourdes and have been coming here for years. Super cute and next to the water. They are always super nice and accommodating for my modifications and you can't beat the price! My HUGE burrito came to 10$ even though I added avocado AND bacon. AND they give you free chips AND have a huge salsa bar! The quality of the burrito was great. Large enough to eat one half for different meals. Not greasy either! The tortilla was beautiful. Wasn't homemade but that's okay because it was warm and toasty and perfectly wrapped and not too much extra tortilla Beautiful ratio of ingredients but wish it had a tad more avocado. Sadly, the flavor was a little lacking!! It needed lots of salt and pepper. But with those additions it was great. Lastly, can we talk about the distribution!? It was perfect! Overall solid 8/10 breakfast burrito. Sadly my roommate got the bean egg and cheese burrito and was totally not a fan. Her beans ended up all on one side and all the eggs on the other... :( beans had great flavor though! read more

Lourdes - Salsa and free pickled carrots (my favorite!) - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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This Mexican spot is pretty good! We ordered burritos and they did not disappoint. The tortillas were extremely soft and delicious. We would definitely come back if in the area. Only thing that isn't ideal is getting in and out of the parking lot, but good location! read more

With all the visits we've made to Lourdes over the years, I can't believe I haven't left a review. Lourdes is a must-stop when we visit Cardiff. We have camped at San Elijo State Park often over the years and would really get excited about lunch at Bull Taco. The view was what made it. However, if we had been completely honest with ourselves, we would have to admit that Lourdes, across the street, has hands down better food. I'm a chile relleno fan and their plates with beans or the Chile relleno burrito are to die for. And the chicken soup..... oh my. The best flavor and oh so filling. We stopped in for breakfast on all three days of our visit to Cardiff and shared the chorizo burrito, the chile relleno burrito and the chicken soup. Each entree was delicious; I personally enjoyed the chile relleno burrito the most. I must have made four trips to the salsa bar trying their amazing flavors. We returned on Taco Tuesday and shared three tacos: shrimp, fish and spicy pork. The corn tortillas were strong enough to hold in all the filling yet soft. They are medium size and enough to share. Each two had wonderful flavor and veggie-accompaniment to the meat. Delish. The ambience is casual and has that beach-worn feel. The staff are always friendly and seem happy to come to work. Prices are very reasonable for the area and portion sizes are enough to share. Come hungry and leave very satisfied. read more

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I always love visiting Lourdes when I come home to San Diego! The chicken soup truly does not disappoint, it's one of my favorite meals on earth. I also love getting a custom burrito with shredded chicken, rice, and guac. They have a roasty sonora salsa that's excellent. And there's a large liquor/convenience store next door if you want to grab some beers to go with your dinner! read more

Food is fine maybe overall 3.5.... not bad but there are 20 Mexican options within a few miles of here. Salsa bar is good but the carrots didn't soak much/no flavor. The chicken tacos were bland. Carne asada plate was good, more meat than expected and the guac was good Would be a 5 if we were in Kearney, Nebraska but it's basically Alberto's. read more

Best surf and turf burrito around! They have an amazing habanero salsa as well. Only thing that could be better is the guac

Service was good, order was quick and love that they have a salsa bar. We got a carne asada burrito and it oddly tasted like pot roast beef, not like traditional carne asada, the guac was a little off too. Not bad, just an average burrito. read more

Best burritos in North County in my opinion. Sometimes a little difficult to reach them, but not always. Their original store is in Escondido and very popular. read more

Quite possibly the best California burrito I've ever had. The fries were nice and crispy, the guac was good, just the right amount of sour cream, and the carne was solid. read more

Limited parking in the front. Several tables inside and out, but inside can get chilly with the garage door open. Service is friendly and efficient. They do ask for a tip on the iPad while order, but it's self seat, pickup, drink. I'm not sure what the tip is for. Everything is self service. Burritos are BIG. Food is decently priced for the area and portions are larger than average, so that makes it a good value. The food is tasty as well. The carne Asada is tender and delicious. Decent food, friendly service, would definitely go. read more

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Super disappointed. Bean and rice are actually a mini burrito. Not again. Walked up and the guy sneezed all over the counter to receive food from the kitchen. Should have been the sign to walk away right there. Try at your own risk. read more

Tuesday is Taco day! Delicious and fast service. They had the best carrot and onion pickle! So good. I had the Carne Asada and grilled fish. Great job! read more

Why did my CA burrito have tortilla chip crumbles mixed in with the fries? Change your oil. Gross, $15 down the drain.

all locals love this place. quality large tortillas create massive burritos best chicken soup seems to be open all the time boom read more

Lourdes - store sign so you dun know where you is at - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

Ok so I have a complicated relationship with this place. Their chicken tacos are awesome. Very true cal mex with the crema and cheese. Great portions etc. HOWEVER. WARNING: THEIR HOT CARROTS WILL GIVE YOU HORRIBLE, PAINFUL DIARRHEA!!!!! I AM SO SERIOUS. it is the carrots. those damn carrots. twice this has happened. you would think I have learned. wrong. i came back in, backsliding like you do with a toxic but hot ex. and once again i am hurt. screaming pain on the toilet, absurd gas and nausea the next morning. DONT DO IT. i swear they put laxatives in the carrots so you don't heap up on free pickles. alright gotta run read more

I was going to Pipes for breakfast, but had a line and I had my dog with me. Lourdes around the corner is more open and easier to have my buddy with me. Pros: family owned like all the Lourdes, just operated by parents, daughter or son depending on location. Custom made my breakfast burrito with egg, carne asada, cheese and potato..$9.49! Side of bacon, really 8oz for $4?? I can but it at the store for that cost! Cons: can't think of any right now..... read more

Lourdes - Side of bacon!!!! My buddies new fav place! - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

HUGE breakfast burritos with tasty, fresh ingredients, nice salsa bar with a great selection from mild to wild, and a friendly staff. Prices are very good! They treat you like they value your business. read more

Possibly the best Mexican food in North County San Diego. Amazing flavors, authentic tortillas, and a clean environment. The Al pastor burrito is best I have ever tasted. The wait is reasonable and worth it! read more

They're busy because of there location and convenience, not because of their quality of food.

Came here at 12pm on a Sunday. We called ahead and our order was ready right when we got here. It was about $20 for 2 burritos. The Breakfast burrito was a good size and tasted fresh and delicious. Salsas were disappointing. read more

Mar y Tierra burrito only had 4 shrimps . Had more rice than carne n shrimp. Food is good but forsure needs more shrimp n meat for the price of the burrito . read more

Lourdes is our go to spot for a quick bite to eat! Everything is so incredibly fresh. Our food always comes out fast and everyone is super friendly. The soup is the absolute best in the area. The flavors are perfection. I also love that they have veggie options. The veggie tacos and tostada are excellent! My husband loved everything on the menu but some of his favs are the rolled tacos, soup, Chilaquiles, and the Chile relleno burrito. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Oh and their salsa and hot carrots are amazing!!! It's a must visit spot if you're in Cardiff!! read more

Chicken soup was excellent. Nice people at the restaurant. Stay away from the Carne Fries. The carne was good, but our fries were raw. It was pretty gross. Went straight to the trash. read more

Lourdes - Raw fries ruined the Carne Asada Fries. - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

4.699 stars. So good! We tried to go to the Taco Stand but it was crazy crowded so we ended up here at this hole in the wall. Boy I'm glad we randomly found this place. The. Best. Fish. Tacos. Ever. They come two on a plate with beans and are so flaky, fresh, and flavorful. The crema was silky and smooth without being too heavy and overpowering. I also love that they have a salsa bar complete with marinated carrots. Such a nice touch while you are waiting for your food. Lourdes seems to be family-owned and we love supporting small business. One critique -- they should get rid of the key on a stick thing for the bathroom and install combination locks like everybody else. read more

Lourdes - Fish tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

good food it was yummy and had lots of choices. very recomend. yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

So good! A staple at our house when we want delicious chicken soup. The rest of the food is great too. It's always prepared quickly and the staff is always so nice and happy. Love this place read more

SOOOO good! This has been my go-to burrito spot for years and their California burrito is to die for. I always get their chipotle crema on the side and dip my burrito with their salsa too. The burritos are huge and the service is always really nice. The location is really close to the beach and is a perfect place to get food to go. Parking can be a bit tight in their actual lot but you can always find parking nearby. 5/5, absolutely amazing food! read more