"This is the place I trust." A quote from a good friend of mine which is all the proof I need…read more As for everyone else. Fresh tortillas, fresh meats grilled, adobada spicy and flavorful, cactus on top, open kitchen where you can see the passion on full display. Super friendly staff, and working hard too, loved these people. Nice atmosphere as well. I don't want to eat tacos anywhere else now! I need me some El Gordo fuego!!

Great, but didn't quite live up to the hype! This is the only Tacos El Gordo location I've tried,…read morebut I've heard that the carne asada at this location is much better than the downtown location. The adobada was really good though! We got it both in taco form and as fries, and I definitely preferred the adobada. Overall, solid tacos, but I think my expectations were just a little too high going in!

Fantastic Mexican spot! Don't let the unusual cuts scare you, everything is had was delicious…read more We ordered the head meat, cheek, tongue, lips, tripas, al pastor, and asada tacos along with the chicharron de queso and the head soup. I love soups, and this was definitely a hit. Tender meat with a deep beefy aroma, devoured it even on a hot summer day. Of the tacos, I especially liked the lips and cheeks. Will be back to try other unusual cuts in the future.

Tender flavorful head and cheek tacos on soft corn tortillas are recommended here by the friendly…read moreand welcoming staff. I took my order to go, though there's plenty of indoor tables available in the festive, casual sit down space with TVs to view the World Cup matches.

Authentic Mexican food and affordable prices. Fast service…read moreand clean ambiance great food and fresh ingredients fish tacos and quesadillas were probably the

Just walking in I love the energy, the music was lively!…read more The quesa birria was just what I needed and so good- a must try Alejandra was wonderful at the front, above and beyond.

Had the carne asada plate and chicken tacos. The carne asada plate was 7.0 out of 10. The beans…read morewere a bit dry, the rice felt like it was refrigerated, and the car was good. Good amount of food, did enjoy the chicken tacos. Food overall was okay-good Not bad but didn't stand out

A random Mexican spot in SD will always be better than anything in LA. This proves it…read more 5/5 food Really really tasty hard shell taco. Loved the shredded chicken. My wife told me the best burrito she had eaten was the surf and turf that we just ate. Their salsa... Spicy! 5/5 service Very friendly and always refilled the free chips. I'm never in Chula Vista but if I am, I'd come back 4/5 ambience Feels authentic but is small and on the older side

Love the food here! Everything was so delicious and flavorful. The portions were generous, too. The…read morestaff was friendly and attentive, and they checked on us throughout our meal.

We're from out of town and staying in San Diego because our son had a soccer game in Chula Vista…read more My husband was craving a Mexican breakfast, so we searched for something close to the soccer field and found El Patio. We're so glad we did! The food was delicious, and the restaurant itself is such a cute spot. The decor and atmosphere are really charming and welcoming. They were pretty busy when we were there, but you would never know it based on the service we received. Our server, Gerardo, was amazing! He was so friendly, attentive, and genuinely nice. He kept us updated on our food, stayed on top of our refills, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Just a really cool guy who made us feel taken care of even with how busy the restaurant was. Between the great food, adorable atmosphere, and impeccable service, we were really happy to stumble across this little gem. If we're ever back in Chula Vista, we would absolutely come back. Definitely a great breakfast spot and an easy five stars from us! From your friendly, Chiefs fans :)

We very much enjoyed our meal at El Viejon in Chula Vista. When dining in, you order at the counter…read moreand they bring your food to your table. It is a small location but they really have maximized the space. We had no trouble getting a booth. We ordered the fish ceviche bowl to share, which was delicious. A generous shareable serving and the fish was perfectly "cooked." Ceviches are served with your choice of tostadas or chips. I would prefer more pico and perhaps some avocado. But overall it was a 9/10 dish. I also ordered a grilled fish taco with rice and beans. The fish taco was so flavorful and stuffed full with toppings and a large piece of grilled fish. This taco was outstanding. 10/10. My partner had the surf and turf nachos which he also rated highly. I think they could have used a little more cheese. But he said the steak was tender and juicy. The shrimp were seasoned well and there were a lot of them! Everything was delicious and we will be back for sure!

We had the pleasure of having lunch here on Friday afternoon. Service and food were both excellent…read more My sisters and I ordered carne asada nachos and the surf and turf burrito. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. Staff was friendly and they thanked us as we left the store. Very nice experience for our first time trying it. Highly recommend and we will definitely return.

Solid food. Clean space. Fast service…read more I found the meat a bit too salty for my liking, but overall still yummy.

Got nearly everything on their menu and nothing was close to standing out…read more Most of it felt like microwave food. The adobada was the only what that was halfway decent. Inside wasn't too clean and bathrooms were horrendous. Server was very nice. Will never return.

We went to Kalaveras for Happy Hour and we really enjoyed it! This was the Chula Vista location on…read more3rd Avenue, used to be the old Fudruckers. Parking shouldn't be an issue, they have spots in the front but then there's the big garage right behind it, and it's free. There's also street parking but you might have to pay. The place itself is very spacious and clean. They also have an outdoor patio for dogs. I do know later in the evening it gets louder and more like a club vibe, but it's not bad. Service was perfectly fine. I had no issues at all. Staff greeted us with a smile when we walked in. They were always checking up on us when we needed things. No issues at all. I thought everyone was doing their jobs. Happy hour is so worth it here. $1.99 tacos! I had the carne asada, birria and Chicharonnes tacos! While the meat portions look small, y'all need to realize this is happy hour street tacos! Adding some salsa from the self serve bar, it was so worth the price. We had 11 tacos, cheese nachos, 2 beers and 1 margarita and it was about $50! So worth it! I highly recommend Kalaveras for Mexican food. Great vibes. Great happy hour prices. I think this place is good for large groups also. It may not be kid friendly later into the night but it's very worth it!

Was visiting San Diego for the weekend and my friend recommended Kalaveras for Sunday Brunch…read more They opened at 10, and we were one of the first to get there. The brunch buffet is definitely worth the price. The food was excellent, the service was attentive and fast and the music and indoor area was cool. I can't wait to be back in San Diego to have brunch at Kalaveras again. Authentic Mexican food, friendly service and great vibe.

Just in case you didn't know.... I need to update…read more.......... El Pueblo is still amazing as always it's the perfect place to grab a casual bite and a tasty cocktail at a relatively reasonable price The service is always stellar here. Yeah they're slammed and they make mistakes and sometimes it takes longer than others but there's generally a reason for it. I can get loud and rowdy on game days so be prepared. There are days that are quiet and calm, and you can have a great conversation You have a choice of sitting at the bar or indoors or side patio with high tops or back patio with tables and fire pits. All our excellent choice Choices. If you want to sit down and order from your seat, the bar is your only option. Other than that, you can order food from either the food counter or from the bar. drinks must be ordered at the bar. Salsa and water are self serve. Soft drinks are also self served after you've bought the cup. Come on in and have a fabulous time and don't expect some five Diamond treatment. Just a good time.

The El Pueblo $1.39 fish taco deal cannot be beat! Their fish tacos are the same price all day 7…read moredays a week. You can choose between corn and flour tortillas, and the tacos are a good size with good flavor. There is also a self serve salsa bar. The restaurant is typically pretty lively in the evenings. They have both a large indoor and outdoor space. They always have a sports game playing on the television and a bar in the middle of a restaurant. The staff are also very kind and efficient. Definitely a place worth checking out!

We had a great experience at La Puerta! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere had that…read moreperfect mix of chill and lively -- definitely a popular spot without feeling too hectic. They also had some really great vegetarian options. The tostadas, veggie tacos, and flautas were all awesome and full of flavor. The margaritas were reasonably strong, which was nice. And definitely save room for the churros -- they were so good! The only thing that wasn't quite our preference was the queso fundido. It was a little more solid than we like; we prefer ours to be extra melty and gooey. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. Great food, drinks, service, and vibes!

I'm so mad about this place!! Hubby and I headed down to SD…read moreto get away from the heat in the OC. On the drive, I decided I wanted Mexican food. I picked a place off Google but when we landed there we were not comfortable stopping to park, so we looked again and decided to check out La Puerta not realizing it was in the Gaslight District. I am not a fan of the Gaslight District, which is why I am so mad!! I'm going to HAVE to go back to the Gaslight District!! The food was AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend the Potato Flautitas. It's the kind of dish I'm going to dream about, I'm salivating now just thinking about them. I also did the Pick 3 Street Tacos (and actually ordered a 4th). The Ranchero Shrimp and Grilled Veggie were top notch. The Conchinita was recommended by our waiter, and it was interesting, tasty but different. It could have used a little more pickled onion. The only one I would not recommend (shockingly, I thought it would be the easy pass) was the carne asada. It was too greasy. My husband ordered a carne asada quesadilla and said the same, it was too wet and soaked through the tortilla. But there were no many other delightful options, I would say just don't go traditional. But honestly my favorite thing on the plate was the side dish rajas con crema, seriously, that alone is going to drag me down to the Gaslight District. I'm even considering going to a Padres game just for the excuse. I'm salivating again! As for our waiter, Colin, he was fantastic. Very informative, made great suggestions and seemed genuinely pleased by our satisfaction. He was smiling the whole time, friendly and stayed very present. I highly recommend you get yourself through the door at La Puerta and sit down for a meal ASAP. (We ate the food so fast I forgot to take pictures.)