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    Roberto's Taco Shop

    3.2 (317 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    ROBERTO'S TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Roberto's Solana Beach
    Zan L.

    I grew up in La Jolla and went to high school down the street at Santa Fe Christian so I've been to this location and countless other Roberto's over the decades. I would say they are most known for their delicious salsa and OK burritos. Most of my other favorite burrito spots have closed down over the years, but Roberto's is always consistently a good option. They don't have the best version of burritos, fish tacos, or other items, but they always do the job and fill you up for a cheap price. This location is right next to the beach just off the 101 and has a lot of free parking attached. They don't have indoor seating, just outdoor tables, but this is more of a to go type of place. Everything that we order is always made very fast so you won't have to be waiting long. The burrito invented in San Diego is called the California Burrito so it's what I've been ordering since high school and get every single time. Their fish tacos are pretty good as well, but they have gotten a lot smaller over the years. I would say that you must get their medium salsa no matter what you order as that is their best item. I have been countless times and will be back many times in the future.

    3 Rolled potato Tacos
    Anouk M.

    Best Roberto's in SD, iykyk. Juan in the front is also super sweet and always gets everything right. Rolled potato flautas are bomb! Raza vengan por la salsa verde y el servicio!

    Carne Asada Burrito (Left), Carnitas Burrito (Right)
    John D.

    Their carne asada burrito is good again! Tried again after avoiding for a couple years b/c of management change. Carnitas burrito was mediocre :/

    California Burrito and Horchata on the beach
    Crissy W.

    Not the best ever but not the worst. We have been going to this Roberto's and the one near Torrey Pines for years. It's good and the location is perfect for a lunch or dinner of "burritos on the beach." The horchata is very good and I really enjoy their verde salsa. It's been consistently good over the years. I recommend if you're hungry for some Mexican food after your time at the beach or on the beach as you walk to Tides Beach a few steps and stairs away.

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    Very bad customer service. Not polite at all I dint even finish my order and the cashier told me the total 3 time. But the food is okay

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    5 months ago

    Good food, and very reasonable prices. Fresh guacamole, crispy rolled tacos. Very cheesy quesadillas, and great rice.

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    Great tacos, beans, rice and guac. What more could you ask for? Authentic mexican food.

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    1 year ago

    Best carne asada! We've eaten at a handful of other Mexican places around and this is our families favorite.

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    8 months ago

    Love this place! I've been going ever since I was a kid and it's always so good. Best Roberto's location, best burritos, best sauce!

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    Chicken burrito is fuego! Dank place to pick up and eat at the beach. Salsa bar very good as well

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    1 year ago

    Decent cali burritos and carna asada fries. I've been here few times and it's been good.

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    Carnitas burrito was great especially with the salsas from the salsa bar, not terribly expensive either

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