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    Raul's Shack

    4.1 (291 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Mexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    RAUL'S SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Fish taco
    Sue H.

    Love little taco stands with history! Rauls makes the cut! Solid street taco performance, we had pollo and carne asada tacos with guacamole and baja fish tacos topped with white sauce, plus their yummy salsa. Patio seating was available during the Encinitas monthly car show, so we dined in. Not fancy and not super fast but good!

    Adobada mini taco
    Jessica C.

    We were walking around looking for a place to eat because The Taco Stand had way too long of a wait! We saw this place and it turned out to be great! They have a tiny parking lot (but you can find parking on the side streets). Seating is not plenty but we managed to find a spot inside. I ordered the adobada taco and carne asada taco. I preferred the carne asada flavor but both were good!

    Veronica W.

    Been coming here for years, solid and inexpensive spot! Rolled tacos or flautas are my fav so ordered the chicken rolled tacos. Good crispiness, tasty shredded chicken, and a generous amount of guacamole and cheese added for just under $8. You can order the beans, rice and extra toppings for a bit more. Quick service. Fairly clean little interior area of the shack, and lots of tables and chairs now right outside.

    Food was amazing the tortillas they use is super good. I'm am very satisfied after the food The burrito is perfect size for the price Service is on point. Outside and inside seating, perfect for the sunshine.

    Taquito burrito cut in half
    Joy Z.

    Quick, tasty & fresh food plus good salsa, good customer service, easy ordering, seating, easy to find parking, and reasonable prices = 5 stars Had the CA Burrito and Taquito Burrito with chicken. Both hit the spot and satisfied my Mexican food craving. Next time I'll get the rolled tacos rather than the taquito burrito. It was good and the taquitos were crunchy and fresh but the tortilla wrapped around it didn't do much besides hold it together.

    Fish Soft Taco

    Tacos are really good. The vibes are okay. I think they're under construction right now so the area isn't too pretty. Staff is pretty friendly and seem nice.

    Menu
    Kitty C.

    They have upgraded a lot since my last visit. They now accept cash and credit card. They went digital with their menu too. They have kiosks on the side that you can order from as well. I ordered the carne asada nachos and they were okay. The chips tasted stale and old. The toppings were good, I love pico de gallo. It's conveniently located right by the beach so I'll be back just on location.

    He is such a good orderer he ordered for me because I was nervous
    Josh H.

    We came in with the yummys! Just my buddy and me. Oooo yum yum this was one of those meals where you are "ooooooo I feel so good this taste so good" and your friend looks at you and goes "oh yeah that's what I'm TALKING about." You gotta to try it simple yet delightful.

    Samantha H.

    Stopped here for lunch. Wow this place is AMAZING. Some of the best Mexican food I have ever had from this little shack. You go up to the counter and order and they hand you a pager. I ordered the beef Taquito burrito. My husband ordered the fish tacos and a carnitas crispy taco. All of the food was amazing. I will be thinking about the Taquito burrito for a long time. It was delicious with cheese and guacamole inside it. My husband loved his food too. The fish tacos were so good. If you are looking for the good Mexican food you hear about San Diego having, Raul's is where you need to go. And the price is not bad at all! I honestly don't know how places like chipotle etc stay in business out here when you have amazing Mexican places like this for the same price. 5 stars

    Megan B.

    We love this place. It is Quick and Delicious. You can sit outside and people watch which is always fun. I get the Cali burrito without fries. My son got the chicken nachos this time and they slapped. Street tacos and quesadillas are also bomb.

    Beef Taquito Burrito, just as glorious as ever

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    8 months ago

    Always good, never have had anything but delicious food from Raul's..... also close and convenient kudos

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    The tacos are so pricey and for the price it's not worth it I had a beef taco and it tasted rubbery and weird the guacamole was fire tho

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    Inexpensive and good A real mom and pop shop one of the few left in Encinitas the owner Emma was a neighbor of mine .

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    1 year ago

    Great spot! Great people! Great service! Def a come to when you're in the area, don't sleep on it, it is authentic!

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    Not much on the ambiance, but really good food. I recommend this place. Fast service, nice people.

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