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    TACO CENTRO

    4.1 (446 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Samantha A.

    I'm from Texas and wanted a breakfast taco but I guess that's not a thing in California. They did have breakfast burritos, but I still chose to get a bowl and I asked them to add some lettuce to make it healthy. It was very good seasoned very well. Place was clean and still pretty popular at 9 o'clock in the morning on a Sunday. service was fast.

    Cece H.

    I visited here on Valentine's Day to get a quick bite. I reviewed the place and they said that the tacos were good so I decided to try as I was coming in a tour with pulling up so I quickly went inside to get my order in before the tour was entering the inside is pretty small so they have tables outside for you to be able to sit and enjoy your food. The service was quick as well. You serve yourself with the condiments and your drinks. They make the tacos in front of you, which was pretty cool to see. I got the Al Pastor,carne Asada, and chicken tacos. I wasn't really a big fan of the tacos. Maybe I didn't get the right ones lol. It seemed like they lacked flavor. Being from Texas I'm used to it being a little bit more flavorful, but overall it was a good experience.

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    Jozel R.

    Always looking for new taco places to try whenever we're in SD. We arrived around 1130am on a Sunday and looked like we were one of the first ones there. Parking is pretty terrible if you're lucky enough to find street parking or you can park across the street but they charge a ridiculous amount minimum about of $50 we planned on eating there but decided to just take it to go. They have indoor and patio dinning. They had a self service ordering kiosk that we used to order our food. 11 tacos (asada, al pastor, birria, camaron, and Baja) 2 burritos (bacon, sausage and hashbrown and one Tierra). Pretty pricey and they charged 4% surcharge and 3% card fee. They have a self service salsa bar. The salsas were really good. I love the guac and salsa verde. The tacos were okay. Definitely had better in SD. The asada and el pastor was a bit dry. The birria meat was good. Glad to have tired but probably won't be back anytime soon.

    TACO CAMARÓN ENCHILADO (Spicy Shrimp) and  TACO GRILLED PESCADO
    Keely A.

    I stopped by here to satisfy a craving for some seafood tacos while visiting SD. The restaurant is clean and the menu is very large. The sale bar is also a nice option. There is plentiful outdoor seating which is fabulous since the weather here is so nice. I ordered the taco Cameron enchilado and the taco grilled pescado. The Cameron enchilado has melted cheese lining the tortilla which is insanely yummy. There is a good amount of shrimp inside and they are seasoned perfectly. The chipotle sauce is delicious. The taco grille pescado was also very yummy. The piece of fish wasn't that large but the flavor was quite good. Again the chipotle sauce is amazing. Prices are good! Tacos are small but high quality. Server was not that friendly but that's ok, the food was delicious. I will definitely come back!

    Carne asada Pollo asado  Al pastor
    Ryan G.

    I am a bit bias because I have had some of the best tacos / Mexican food in Denver. However Taco Centro did bring some flavor and a very well dressed taco to the argument. I loved the tacos Cameron the best, the carne asada also slapped. The pollo asado I could do without. Overall it's worth going back. Ask for Gabby when you go !

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    Jennifer H.

    I came here on a mission for churros only. The churros were tasty and didn't need the dulce de leche dip but it was still good with it. My preference would be for the churro to be more crunchy. It was $6 for 3 churros.

    Carne Asada Taco
    Dan M.

    This was a location on a food tour I was on. They had a wide range of different tacos as well as burritos, quesadillas, etc. They also had a salsa bar with a number of options. I sampled two tacos, the carne asada and grilled fish. The carne asada had guacamole present. There was a nice char on the meat, and it was tasty. The tortilla held up nicely too. The grilled fish was I believe mahi mahi. It was a large portion of fish and again, the tortilla held up. It was appetizing too. I also had some of their salsas on these tacos too. The avocado salsa was my favorite while the cilantro cream was spicier than I would have thought. The regular salsa had a nice kick to it as well. I would have all three again. Will I go back? Yup.

    TACO NOPAL (V) TACO MUSHROOM (V) TACO BAJA
    Bianca C.

    Yum yum yum! If you're looking for a taco spot the next time in SD, I'd highly recommend. Service was quick and received our food and drinks pretty quickly. We arrived at opening so the line wasn't too long. It is a very popular spot and seating is open, so first come first serve. We ordered micheladas, guac, and a variety of their tacos. Tacos are pretty good size and could've eat just 2 vs. 3 Their Fish tacos were FIRE. Wasn't that impressed with the nopales but the mushroom was good. Guac was tasty. Parking was nearby but expensive. Would visit again

    Michelle K.

    In a sea of sit down restaurants and all you want is a quick bite for tacos, Taco Centro is your best option downtown! Essentially your elevated taco shop, the tacos are hearty and the prices are reasonable. I got the Mar y Tierra and carne asada tacos. They were juicy and flavorful. Their salsa bar has 5 different choices, sure to find something for everyone. Service is quick and there is an abundance of seating inside and out. They also have $5 beers during happy hour (until 6pm). What a steal!

    Brittany T.

    Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: patio Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: affordable prices, good food, friendly staff, STRONG drinks Cons: none!

    SHRIMP CEVICHE
    Jenny V.

    This place is right next door to Club Nova. We got to the club early and decided to have a drink here. The food is good and the drinks are very strong. Fast service, their tacos were delicious also. Great place to eat a quick meal and have a drink.

    Carne asada; Baja fish taco
    Jonnell T.

    Worth a try but honestly about a 3.3. I didn't think there was great seasoning to the Asada, I didn't taste the smokiness . The Baja fish taco came with an extremely small strip of fish, but I thought it tasted well. Both of these two came at the bottom of all of their, relative, competition. Salsa bar was cool though .

    TACO BIRRIA
    Jason B.

    3.5 stars... We have been walking past this joint for months and realized we needed to give it a shot... I'm a creature of habit so the Cali Burrito was my choice... nice size, and stuffed with meat and fries... birria taco and fish tacos were both good. Ambiance is beachside boisterous, service was at the counter, and prices were above expectation, but it's in a touristy area.

    BURRITO CARNE ASADA

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    Good tacos, good service, reasonable price and good vibe. The place opens early and closes late so you can go there all day long.

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    Really good surf and turf nachos. Also, they serve a really good shrimp burrito. The portions are pretty good and well seasoned.

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    Food was amazing. Recommends to friends and family! The service was awesome they were very kind and consistent.

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    Quixote

    4.0(659 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    This place is so cool for celebrating special occasions…read more We celebrated our anniversary and they gave us a candle with our names on it!! So sweet The interior is so cool - very gothic medieval vibes inside!! We tried a couple of items but specifically LOVED the squash blossom and the crab donut and the duck memelita! The fried chicken tacos were pretty good as well Personally I did not love the fondue - comes with corn tortillas on the side - it's not my favorite style Drinks were great - I tried the guava Paloma and liked it a lot but wish it was a bit more sweet more guava flavor

    Four of us dined at Quixote last night. I can see why it takes a few weeks to get a reservation…read more The place is truly magnificent. We ordered about six small plates, and they were all delicious and unique. Hard to pick a favorite. I'd say the shrimp tacos were absolutely incredible. Everything else was packed with flavor and very different than anything you will encounter at any other restaurant. It is special. My only complaint is that the place is so dark that you can barely read the menu. Also, being so dark, you can't get a good look at the food or even see color. And I would think that the food is beautifully presented. We are in our 60s. That might have something to do with our inability to see anything in that low light condition. We had to pull our phones out so that we could light up the menu and check out the food we were about to eat. It does make for a dramatic ambience. There are thousands of candles that add to the experience. But I gotta knock them a point because I couldn't see my food or read the menu without help.

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    Quixote - Dramatic dining space!

    Dramatic dining space!

    Quixote - Bay Scallop Black Cocktail. Tender octopus, creamy avocado, and a hint of sweet heat from the sauce.

    Bay Scallop Black Cocktail. Tender octopus, creamy avocado, and a hint of sweet heat from the sauce.

    Quixote - Cool and dramatic setting!

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    Cool and dramatic setting!

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    Coasterra

    4.0(4k reviews)
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    Made reservations on open table but the space is so big there were still lots of vacancies when we…read morewent for a Saturday lunch. Ordered the crispy calamari, ceviche trio, and ahi tuna tostada. Enjoyed the different flavors of ceviche and was a fan of the super crispiness of calamari. My fav was the ahi tuna tostada. Super dressed up and had a good mix of crunchy, tart, salty, and mildly spicy. The restaurant has a great view of the ocean especially if you sit outside. Our waiter was very friendly and our food came out in a timely manner.

    My girlfriend made reservations for Mother's Day for an early dinner since her mom was in town. The…read morehostess were friendly and led us to our seats. The gentleman/waiter handed us the menu and went on his way. Chips and salsa along with waters for the table were brought and then that was when the service of our waiter went downhill. We ordered the ahi tuna and guacamole for our appetizers but the timing for the meal was so off. It was a long wait before the waiter even checked back on us and which is when I asked for a refill on my water and chips. We had order drinks as well. The smoked old fashion was good and the ahi tuna appetizer portion was plentiful. There were some parts of the diced ahi that was a bit chewy. The gaucamole portion was large and it wasn't until I asked another waiter did my refill of water and chips arrive. For entree, we got the scallops with corn cake, a salad and I had the poblano burger. I asked for the burger to be cooked to medium. When the entrees arrived my burger was overcooked with no pink in sight. The flavor of the burger was good but the burger was definitely dry as can be. The corn cake with scallop was interesting it was almost like the corn cake was a croquet that encased a corn salsa. Overall the food was okay but the service left a lot to be desired. The waiter and the end seemed to put up a fake act when the check came. Since we asked for the check it seemed like the waiter was on hyper speed. Overall the view is nice but the food and service did not meet the expectations.

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    Coasterra - Skyline & bay views

    Skyline & bay views

    Coasterra - View from patio

    View from patio

    Coasterra - Main dining room

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    Main dining room

    TACO CENTRO - mexican - Updated May 2026

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