Coming from the North Bay Area, we have a lot of options for Mexican food. While visiting SD, we always try to find a good spot. We left the fate in Yelp's hands and decided to go to Nachos Jr. First off, I have to say, the young men who were working this past Saturday evening were SO kind and respectful. Great manners, good service, and just refreshing to hear young men be genuinely kind to customers that were coming in. Don't let the basic taco shop interior fool you. The service was quick and the portions were HUGE! Pricing is not bad for the amount of food you get. We ordered the beef chimichanga combo and asada fries. It would've easily been enough to feed 4 people. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. I'll say, next time we're down in SD again, I wouldn't doubt if our car led us to Nachos Jr again. Thanks for the awesome food, great service, and the wholesome interactions!! read more

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Delicious! The carne asada is bomb, the shop smells good when you walk in. The guys are nice and the salsa is soooo good. I got carne asada chips but I forgot to get a picture, they were good af tho and I'm born n raised in SD. read more

When I learned they had a Chile relleno burrito on the menu, I decided to try it because I am a fan. The burrito was of average size when it arrived, but I was a little disappointed with it when I sliced it in half and noticed a skinny cheese stuffed Anaheim pepper inside, not the proper poblano pepper in all its glory. Not only was the chile relleno flavor not there, but its size was quite insufficient relative to the rest of the ingredients in the burrito. The burrito came with a lot of rice and cheese which was not necessary since the Chile relleno already comes with cheese. The burrito also had a white substance in it, which I think was sour cream, I was not a fan of the cream in the burrito here. On a good note, their red hot sauce was very tasty. The service was friendly. The young lady at the counter was very nice, but I really thought the Chile relleno burrito was just okay. I hope they use a poblano peppers in the near future. The cash price for the burrito was $11.81 plus tax. There's inside and outside seating. read more

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We saw a TikTok on the California burritos and they did not disappoint. The fries were crispy and the meat to fry ratio was good. Their salsas come in plastic sealed bags now, which one is more than enough. The staff is friendly and remembers their regulars. They have outdoor seating which we love to stop and eat during the summer. They also have plenty of seating inside. read more

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Tried Nachos Taco Shop and the California burrito was definitely worth it. The carne asada was flavorful, the fries stayed crispy, and everything was packed together perfectly without feeling greasy or overstuffed. Good portion size, and the salsa was solid to top it off. Service was quick and the customer service was good. Definitely coming back. read more

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Living in San Diego and having a seemingly endless stream of taco shops/Mexican food spots can make a person a bit lazy. Why do I say this? Well, because with such a supply I've become lazy, dining at the closest option and not necessarily the best option. I have a taco shop literally across the street from me and with that being the closest option I end up there about once a week. Spoiler alert, it's not the best. So what place is significantly better option? You guessed it, Nachos! I'll admit it, the drive isn't too far to Nachos but it's far enough that I pass 4 or 5 different places on the way. I'll tell you this, friends, their carne asada burrito is absolutely worth it. The carne is juicy, the burrito is a big mother f#c$er, and the price isn't unapproachable. In fact, I think they're just slightly more expensive than the local "competition." I enjoy my burrito at the restaurant with a big ol' Mexican Coke in the bottle. It's just under $20 and worth every penny. I should also mention that the dudes who work here are pretty badass. Cool dudes, the kind of guys that I could see myself grabbing a beer with when they're not slinging delicious burritos. Well done, Nachos! read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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This is our go to spot. Burritos are huge and tasty, and the food is made to order. I loved their burritos and rolled tacos. You name it, it is good. read more

I am so sad to leave this review. We've always loved this place for breakfast burritos and it was our go-to when we catered our daughter's daycare staff for breakfast. I'm pregnant and today all I wanted was the breakfast burrito! I got a sausage breakfast burrito (no beans) and it was literally 90% potato! Just crumbs of egg and barely any cheese. It was so dry. Not my typical experience there at all! When I showed the staff (I honestly thought they forgot the egg?) they said there are always 2 eggs in there even though we were all looking at a pile of potatoes.. they offered eggs on the side, but no refund or remake. I was splitting this with my toddler and wasn't able to take eggs on the side to go. Sadly probably won't ever get a breakfast burrito there again if this is their new "recipe." If this was my first and only experience, it'd be 1 star. It was inedible. I'm giving a 3 to be fair because it's usually a solid 4-5 star place with super friendly staff. The pic is from when I got home and cut it open, hoping the eggs were just hiding somewhere at the bottom :( read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - All potato, some sausage, basically no egg or cheese! It was like this all the way through. - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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My all time favorite taco shop in San Diego (and that says a lot) family owed and always friendly service. A little expensive now but definitely paying for the quality of food, if you're in the area make sure you grab a bite! I love the hot chili oil sauce (if you know you know) always the best hot sauces too! read more

An absolute standout experience! The tacos are incredibly fresh and come with generous portions of meat. I couldn't even snap a photo of the bean and cheese burrito before it was devoured I've been told it's the best in San Diego, and based on how fast it vanished, I believe it. read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - El pastor mini tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Needed a craving fulfilled and my taste buds wasn't disappointed. Added bonus was easy parking, clean tables and a very awesome attentive staff. read more

Disappointed - I have been to this taco shop numerous times and I have always been happy with our orders today we walked in and ordered three separate menu items. One was a Carne Asada burrito, one was two Carne Asada tacos with guacamole and the last was 3 Chicken tacos... The chicken street was dry and tasteless and my son didn't want to eat them so I went up to the counter and asked if we could possibly switch it out for something else as we just spent almost $60 on three items and was immediately told no and that they would just "throw it away after going back-and-forth. A young gentleman from the back came out and said that they were willing to offer a discount on another item. Asked what the discount was for a Carne asada quesadilla to replace the dry inedible chicken tacos & he said a three dollar discount so from $15 to 12 which was unacceptable. The reasoning behind the three dollar discount was because "if he wanted guacamole on the tacos, it would've made them "wetter and not as dry.".. as a discussion went back-and-forth. He proceeded to ask my husband if you were in my position as an owner of a restaurant what would you do to his surprise? We have been business owners in the past and of an actual restaurant and our response was we would try to make it right so that we would keep longevity in our clientele and return customers... After going back-and-forth for about 10 minutes, he said will make you guys something else. What do you want "at that point...It was exhausting & we left. won't be back and have a feeling that that's why it was empty on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Carne asada: lots of cheese, no cilantro, onion, or tomato, there is guac and sour cream, and refried beans(???) not sure if thats typical

No complaints! Fish tacos was so tasty. Huge piece of fish, pico isn't toooo tomato heavy which is nice. The chipotle sauce isn't super chipotle forward either so good for everyone even if you don't like chipotle like me. Lemon adds a nice acidity. Chimichanga is massive.. this could feed two people easily. The guac and sour cream is a good addition too. $19 for both, a little expensive for the taco but when you see how big it is, it feels reasonable for San Diego prices read more

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Best California burrito in San Diego!!! My official go to taco shop in San Diego!!!!!! read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Pretty solid family owned Mexican food spot! Meat was good quality with flavor and perfect amount of char. Friendly service and great portions Got a California burrito and surf and turf. Crispy fries in the burritos are always a win. This is what San Diego Taco shops are all about read more

This place was one of my go-to spots for simple and delicious Mexican food in the area. 4/5 stars because they started giving bagged salsas. Please bring back the house salsas! read more

The food described in one word "meh. " We ordered carne Asada fries and Carne Asada chips. This may be a personal preference but using nacho cheese ruined it. We did order a bean and cheese burrito. It wasn't bad. Good not great. Which is fine. I will admit the service was good. Friendly with smiles. read more

This taco shop is right on the corner of University Ave in La Mesa, and is a convenient drive thru option. Pros: Friendly service that's appreciative of customers, ADA accessible seating, outdoor patio, few parking spots but mostly street parking, decent food. Staff is friendly and everything is made to order read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food we ordered taste delicious. Fast service and attentive server. Ambiance great, no traffic, quiet neighborhood.

Nachos never misses! Kind workers and the portions are always huge. Didn't get to take a pic of the rest of the food only the carne asada fries read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

My favorite taco shop in the entire world! Family run never disappoints! Super quick service and the people there are so nice, it's also amazing to sit there and eat in the AC on a nice hot day! I love getting their carne asada burrito and their carne asada nachos normally but everything I've tried from their menu has been absolutely delicious! 10/10 always has me coming back!!! read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Surf and turf burrito and rolled tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I love this Family ran business! Exceptional customer service and Food! Keep up the great food ethics/integrity and feeding the La Mesa neighborhood with love! Always delicious, always clean, and always on point! Thank you!!!!!! read more

Always friendly service, good food and a clean restaurant. Our current favorite for CA burritos which have gone up to over $14. read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - CA Burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Still great food as it's always been but like everything else - prices have skyrocketed. As long as the quality doesn't go down I'll still continue to come here. Fast service and inside is always kept clean. read more

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The Best Value! A Must-Try in La Mesa. Nachos Taco Shop is an absolute gem! If you're looking for fast, delicious, and high-quality Mexican food, look no further. The standout feature is the incredible quality of the meats and seafood. Everything is fresh and perfectly seasoned. But the real stars are the huge burritos--they are massive, packed with flavor, and most importantly, they make them exactly as ordered every single time. You truly get the best value for your money here. I cannot recommend going there enough. Five stars without a doubt read more

I drove by this taco shop a bunch of times and finally had time to stop by and eat here . I had a bean and cheese burrito and boy was it delicious! I highly recommend their bean and cheese burrito. It is very fresh and a good size. The customer service was top notch and the taco shop is clean and adorable. read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Bean and cheese burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I hit the drive-thru at Nachos Taco Shop and grabbed a California burrito--easily one of the best I've had. The burrito was massive and had the perfect balance of everything: plenty of meat, guacamole, and fries (not like other spots that just load it with fries and skimp on the good stuff). The salsas are absolutely bomb, and the worker at the drive-thru was super friendly and welcoming. Great food, great service--I'll definitely be back! read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

The best of the best . Big Jim approval . Lots of food like Moma used to make and it's tasty too !! Really!!! read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Tried both the California burrito and then next the Carne Asada burrito both were deliciously amazing. Definitely felt like I was getting my moneys worth. They were reasonably priced in comparison to other local taco shop hole in the walls. Finally found a place that rises to the level of my expectations. They have a great well-rounded menu, friendly and attentive service. Nachos has earned the stars on their rating reviews and I would encourage anyone seeking great Mexican food to give this location a go! read more

Nachos Taco Shop appears to be a friendly, family-run business offering drive through pick ups and sit down options inside and outside. The interior has a retro look. The exterior has a covered patio and stone tables and benches with umbrellas. 5/5 five fish rolled tacos: five individual fried fish rolled in a crispy corn taco shell with tartar sauce, fresh lettuce, salsa and cheese. Flavors and textures were bomb! Good reason for this item to be on their storefront. The red salsa is a bit smoky and the green salsa has more acidity. Service staff were friendly and quick. read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Five fish rolled tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Monster Burrito, full days meal. I went in hungry, and shamelessly polished off the Carnitas, Bean and Cheese that they rolled me. Barely made it, but with the excellent Salsa it all went down read more

Nachos Jr Taco Shop - Carnitas, Bean and Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've lived in San Diego for over 15 years and this is by far the best taco shop I've found! Tacos are delicious and burritos are huge!

Thee best taco shop in all of San Diego! It definitely deserves more hype. If you're like me, there's hardly ever any meat fat in there. Salsas are fire if you can handle read more

Variety of items. Great tasting hot sauce. Side of nachos were huge-barely made a dent on them so definitely great forsharing. My boyfriend said the potato rolled tacos were soggy-not sure why...mini tacos were flavorful and huge for being mini. Has a drive through although kind of in an odd location for the restaurant as it doesn't really allow a line to build. Nice workers! read more

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Best rolled tacos in town, And the most kind employees! The boys who work here make the food even better. Thank you for always being so kind! read more

sad to leave a bad review as their carne asana is good. but the $13. breakfast burritos were so disappointing. I ordered 2 Breakfast burritos which were supposed to have sausage, potato, egg and cheese, . there was no measurable amount of egg in either. minus all the stars for the way the manager doubled down and refused to admit that maybe the eggs were left out. he insisted, even after I showed the insides to him that they always use two scrambled eggs. I uploaded photos for you to decide. I've never had to use a magnifier to find egg in my breakfast burritos. . read more

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This place has the best burritos! They are huge and the guacamole is excellent! I've enjoyed every burrito I've tried - California, Carne Asada, Surf n Turf, and Breakfast. It's my new favorite burrito spot in La Mesa - unmatched quality! Nachos Jr. is a true mom and pop establishment, which are hard to find these days. It feels good to support a small, local business with a great product. Check them out! read more

Breakfast burrito is huge and delicious. It is a little dry and the hot sauce is good at helping it. Hot sauce is pretty spicy compared to some places hot sauce/salsa. Quick service and nice staff. read more

Yesterday was a sad day, after frequenting an establishment over the the last 21 years, mind you moving away for college and living outside of the area for a while should be accounted for, so ultimately a mix of say 7-8 years since 2004, this chapter will be coming to an end. I now have teenagers who eat at Nachos, it used to be so good, but the last time one of my teens ended up with a day full of stomach issues after what he described as "sour" carne asada fries. Of course, we'd all wonder why continue eating it, right? Well, the answer I got from the garbage-disposal of a teenager I have was that he was "hungry." I gave Nachos the benefit of the doubt because its engraved in my mind that I like their food. So, here I am today making the official decision of etching around this engraving to rid it forever. I will no longer be going to Nacho Taco Shop, and reminiscing about going there every day before school to split a $5 burrito with my best friend, it makes me a little sad. So how did we get here? Well, yesterday, my son asks to buy himself some carne asada fries, I pick him up from school and we go get food (I wasnt hungry). At the house he opens the tray and I get a whiff; both little sister and I ask for a bite. As soon as I took a bite, I sniff the fries closer to get a better smell. At which time, to verify my taste buds' concerns, I took another bite leading to me washing out my mouth. It was bad. Something was sour and spoiled. It wasn't edible. I drive back to Nachos with the tray minus 4 bites. I was planning to be discreet about my comments, but then they started to argue with the customer (me). You really think I'd drive back with a full tray of food for nothing? The guy (i think the owner) ran to the back and started eating various food items, shaking his head. Rushes to the front yelling that none of his food is bad, claiming I am incorrect. He offered half price, and continued to yell about all his food being freshly made every day, and stating he just sold 10 trays of carne asada fries. To avoid typing our conversation verbatim, I will just state I am a professional, I don't tend to yell. I warned him I write long reviews, and tell him how wrong this is for giving my son food he can't eat and then not giving him his money back. He was red in the face, pissed that I even came. But really think this through from a business owners perspective: an exhausted mom (messy bun, bags, and ready-to-be-taken-off mascara) was ready to stay in for the night, drove back to the establishment to politely and quietly inform them the food was not good only to be met with attitude and argument. My kid just wanted his money back to get something he could inhale and not cause any issues. I would have written off the bad food probably one more time, but luckily for my family, and unfortunately for them, the rudeness I was greeted with has supported me in my dining days at Nachos coming to an end. read more