Went here for tacos and was very impressed! The food is great, I had a fried fish taco and al pastor, both were delicious. I also had an elote and guacamole, excellent food! The service was great the atmosphere is cool. Highly recommend. read more

Taco Centro - Al Pastor and fish taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a great spot for a quick lunch; food is good and came out quickly. The carne asada taco was excellent and the Baja taco was pretty great, too. The Al pastor was a little dry and under seasoned; I wouldn't get it again. But I'd happily have both of these others, and may even go back for the carne asada before I leave town in a few days. They had some great salsas, limes, and radishes at a self serve salsa bar. Always a great touch, and I thought their salsa verde was very good. The spot is casual and pretty quiet. Staff was friendly and food came out quickly. read more

Taco Centro - Left to right: TACO CARNE ASADA, TACO AL PASTOR, TACO BAJA - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Yum! Burritos and tacos are definitely not skimpy. My son also ordered the carne asada bowl and it was large, he couldn't finish it. Pricing is on the upper-mid range, but the food is good! You're free to fill little containers of various salsa and sauces to your heart's content at the little salsa bar on the side. Order at the counter; take your food to go or they will give you a number and bring your food to the table. Seating inside is limited but luckily we went when it wasn't too crowded. There are two bathrooms located inside the restaurant, cleaner than most. Lol read more

Taco Centro - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I knew if I was going to SD, I would have to try the tacos there and this place didn't disappoint. Ngl I don't fully remember my order but I'm pretty sure I got the carne asada and al pastor tacos. The tortilla was honestly the star to me. It was a little toasted, warm, and tasted fresh. Both of the meats got were pretty good too and the sauce really brought everything together. Definitely would want to come back to try the other dishes. read more

Taco Centro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I freaking love this place. Great tacos, the best salsa bar around, and they do lettuce wrapped tacos which means I can crush chips! I tried the carnitas, Baja fish, and spicy shrimp. They were all fantastic. My go to is the Al pastor which is always fantastic. read more

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We were looking for late night food and stumbled across Taco Centro. What a great find! Hearty tacos with fresh made corn and flour tortillas! The carnitas taco was excellent with fresh guacamole and loads of carnitas. Also, tried the ribeye and Al pastor. Salsa bar and reasonable prices for the quantity. They also offer margaritas in the can and beer. read more

Wonderful Mexican Restaurant in the area of Little Italy! When we came it wasn't busy which was a plus so we got efficient and quick service. Cute and modern decor all around! I tried their Breakfast- Bacon, Sausage, and Hashbrown Burrito with a variety of yummy salsas. The insides were piping hot and fresh. Scrumptious and filling, enjoyed my meal here. It's great for indoor with outdoor vibes or patio dining for people watching. read more

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Taco Centro is also Burro Centro! This place serves up delicious food and has a reeard program... That should be enough said lol. Their salsa bar is legit too! All sorts of salsas, hot carrots and different flavored/seasoned onions. I tried their breakfast burrito for dinner before flying out to Vegas. I was full the rest of the night. Though they've only been open a few months, I'm certain they'll be here for years to come. I dined outside on their patio and enjoyed people watching. Service was prompt and served with a smile. Give them a try and tell Adrian and Erika E I sent you. read more

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:( WOW-don't usually leave one-star reviews, but this experience called for honesty. I walked in excited to try the tacos, especially since this spot is so close to me and looks really cool and spacious. Unfortunately, when I tried to pay with a $100 bill, I was refused service with no solution offered. The location itself is beautiful and in a great area, but the customer service was extremely poor and unprofessional. I even tried to clarify before leaving, and the response only escalated. On top of that, from what I saw, the meat didn't appear fully cooked in the traditional way, which would have affected the quality anyway. Overall, a very disappointing experience, especially considering how excited I was to try this place. I won't be returning. #tacos #mexicanfood #tacotime #foodreview #sandiegoeats #streettacos read more

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My Hubs and I checked out this Taco Spot in Little Italy. It's fairly new, but I think it's worth a try! It has an awesome salsa bar. It has indoor and outdoor seating. Vibrant decor that makes the restaurant stand out. The staff were super nice! ...and most importantly the tacos are delicious. We tried the Carne Asada and Birria Tacos. They were so tasty and the salsa kicks. For me, the salsa is what makes or breaks a Taco Shop so I really like their salsa. read more

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Stopped here for lunch since I was being adventurous. I would say overall, their tacos or I guess they're meats, need some more of that Mexican flavor flavors. I had a Tierra y Mar taco, which is basically carne asada and grilled shrimp, and a Al Pastor taco. The Carne Asada was too thick and kind of chunky so I didn't really like it in granted I'm biased. I really don't like Carne Asada, but you know I had to try it. The Al Pastor lacked flavor. I didn't feel like any of the tacos had flavor to them. I did expect more from this place, but you know sometimes you have to try and see. They have other tacos like chicken, and Birria, mushroom, they also have breakfast burritos, fries, or nachos, they have quite a few options for everyone's taste. And the prices are not that bad for you this place being in Little Italy. For example, the Carne taco is $4.90 and the most expensive taco is $6.90 which is a Sonora taco which I really don't know what that is. They do have a salsa bar and an actual bar for those who like to drink beer. They also have 2 fairly large TVs. They have a lot of seating and I actually like the open seating facing the street. It's not a bad spot. I just expected more. read more

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As a total taco lover, I decided to try Taco Centro, a delightful new spot on Kettner Boulevard in Little Italy, San Diego. It's only been open about a month, and while I believe it's part of a chain, this location is just perfect. The menu is expansive, offering a huge variety of fresh Mexican dishes. I ordered the pollo asado taco, and it was fantastic, super fresh, full of flavor, and just delicious. They have a full salsa bar, which was a real treat, and the interior was clean and super inviting. The lady behind the counter was really friendly too. Parking was a breeze; I just paid at the meter right in front of the place. I went in the morning, so I would suggest going during a weekday morning if you can, when it's a bit quieter. But trust me, it's worth it, whether you are in the mood for tacos, burritos, or any of their amazing options. And don't forget Taco Tuesday! I can't wait to come back! 5 Stars plus! read more

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Taco Centro makes some pretty good tacos indeed. They also added breakfast items at this location, which I have yet to partake in, but will soon. During this visit at this location in Little Italy, I had a couple of al pastor tacos, one quesa taco with beef birria, and a side of black beans. Not to mention endless trips to the salsa bar. The al pastor tacos came on very good quality corn tortillas, with tender well marinated pork, and a great avocado salsa. The cilantro and onions were fresh, and I loved that they put little pieces of pineapple in each taco. The beef quesa taco was terrific. The beef birria was very juicy and full of great flavors. The beef was not doubt the star here and if definitely shined. The taco came with plenty of griddle tasty white cheese and the tortilla had that great wet yet crispy texture from the birria broth. It was a great taco. The black beans were very well made. They were well tender and well seasoned. The salsas from the salsa bar were all great. I enjoyed the pickled red onions and grilled onions, too. The service was friendly and upbeat. The gents, when I arrived, were ready to roll. They offer a good amount of casual seating. read more

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Why does Little Italy suddenly have so many taquerias? This particular taqueria has quite the expansive space, indoor seating spilling onto an outdoor patio past open glass roll-up windows. Environs look clean and sleek with the pop of bright blue against white tile. Unfortunately, the meats in the Carne Asada and Al Pastor tacos were slightly cold.... Too much pina in the al pastor so be sure to ask for none if you don't like the tropical fruit. Meats -- along with the mish mash of ingredients -- were served on a single tortilla, a thick one albeit a little dry and cold too. Salsa bar was pretty lit with all the choices, signage available indicating spice level. I am a whimp so the Chipotle Mayo and Avocado Salsa were just my jam though I was able to handle the Green Salsa no problem. The bathrooms were sparkly clean (code required) and was POPPIN with the loud music. Got my bathroom dance on real, real good. I might add, it was pretty dead at 6pm on a Saturday. It did make our visit quick and easy, but it could be concerning... read more

Taco Centro - TACO CARNE ASADA, TACO AL PASTOR (May 2026) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Taco Centro has replaced what used to be Bun and Patti down here on Kettner Blvd. The remodeled vibrant blue storefront is hard to miss. Taco Centro offers on the menu tacos, taco bowls, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, birria, breakfast, and Mulitas. They do offer alcohol beverages such as beers, seltzers, micheladas, and Paloma. I ordered two tacos: Carne Asada Taco and the Mar y Tierra. My friend ordered their Camarón Enchilado Taco and a chicken burrito. To put it simply, we weren't buzzed by our choices. The pieces of shrimp in their tacos are quite small. Only receiving about 2 mini shrimps per taco, this just wasn't worth the price. Their carne asada taco, on the other hand, was so delicious, however, for a simple taco being one of their standouts, I was pretty surprised my other taco wasn't as tasty. The chicken burrito had way too much refried beans and tomatoes. It was bland and basically needed so much salsa to save it, and could maybe benefit from having flavorful rice included in the burrito. I will say though, their salsa bar is impressive! They have all the creamy sauces, multiple green and red salsas, fire roasted salsa, peppers, carrots, onions, and even more bottled Mexican hot sauces lined up on top of the bar. It had every garnish you wanted for your food as I took advantage of all the sauces for my meal. I would be willing to give other items on the menu a try, but compared to other taco spots in Downtown SD, Taco Centro is quite average on terms of flavor for the price. There is even another Taco Centro on the other side of town that I feel is more fitting for the night vibes in SD, but it is a convenient location if you don't want to venture out on that side of Downtown. read more

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I've been eagerly waiting for this spot to open as we live just a couple blocks away. The highlight is definitely the salsa bar for me. Tons of fresh options, even including grilled onions & chilies, pickled peppers, radishes, and an incredible orange sauce similar to cotixans/vallartas before they watered theirs down. We came for an early lunch and tried the bacon sausage hashbrown breakfast burrito and two tacos. The burrito was on the smaller side but overall delicious as the flour tortilla was fantastic. The al pastor had good flavor, texture is more on the crumbly small pieces side, but the pineapple was too soft like it might have come from a can. The carnitas is cubed chunks, the soft and juicy type rather than shredded and crispy, so I would skip that one. They have a beer & wine license, so I will definitely be back for happy hour ($5 beers between 3-6pm every day) to try more of their menu. Prices are pretty steep at $5 a taco and $16 for burritos, but the quality of ingredients is high. Liked the open layout so that I was able to bring my dog and be at one of the street tables. read more

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Taco Centro is right in the heart of Little Italy!! When you're not feeling the italian food, come here for some tacos and burritos!!

So freaking good! Stopped by here on my last visit to San Diego and really enjoyed the vibe and Micheladas! They have a fantastic salsa bar with all different kinds of salsa from mild to spicy. I ordered the nachos and burrito and the asada meat and pastor meat were really good. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Taco Centro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food menu was pretty large. From cheap to high price range. The service received was fast and efficient. I went around 6pm on a weekday (Wednesday) and there was virtually no wait or crowd. It is a new taco shop with a small indoor and medium sized outdoor vibe. I grabbed the birria taco. The meat was tender and fresh. Great spot for a quick grab and go or pre round get together before a grand escape. read more

Taco Centro - Birria single taco and carne asada taco. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came to Taco Centro because someone in our group said it was good. We thought the tacos were just okay. We ordered carne asada, al pastor and birria tacos. There was nothing wow about these tacos. The birria wasn't as flavorful and tasty as other places we've had birria. Not bold in flavor and it was weired to us that they put beans inside the tacos. They also forgot to give us the consume for the tacos so we had to go back to the counter to ask for it. Their salsa bar is good as it provides a variety of salsas and condiments. I think that was one of the best things at the restaurant. The restaurant is not very big, it has a small bar on one side with tables inside and bar stools outside. read more

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I ordered the Carnita burrito and it was basically not edible. Even just touching the tortilla. It had so much oil on the outside that I constantly had to wipe my hands off because it felt gross. The tortilla itself seemed like it might've had good flavor, but the Carnitas had a nasty oily taste and was dripping oil everywhere I regret even eating the third of the burrito that I did eat. I went up and told them at the counter that it wasn't really edible and they just kind of shrugged and told me that it's an oily item. I've eaten a lot of Carnitas in my life. This is probably the worst. Also I think they should've probably offered me a different food item because it was so gross. I just threw it away. read more

Happy New Year!! Best place to get Birria Ramen is this place right in Kettner Blvd in Little Italy! So so good!! So tasty! Not too salty! Slow cooked for five hours. Yummm! I love open-air eating area. Relaxing to eat... read more

Taco Centro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We have had several items form tacos to breakfast burritos and bowls. All the platforms for the food are done very well. The taco Sanora - Azul Sanora and rib eye taco are very solid. The proteins including the seafood are are cooked to order. NO old rubbery reheated proteins here. Beer, Wine and soft drinks are available. Friendly staff and great food. read more

Hell. Yes. These tacos were ridiculous. Full disclosure: I'm a Northern CA girl that just happens to spend a fair amount of time in SD. There are so many good eats in Little Italy, of which I've tried several. But seeing this new taco place pop up near many of my faves, we knew we had to give it a try. Service was really friendly -- order at the counter, grab a table, some salsa and goods, and your food will be out to you in short order. The salsas and sauces were unreal-- we grabbed a few tacos to taste a variety and had to stop ourselves from ordering more bc it was just supposed to be a snack. Loved all of them -- and each was unique. Highly recommend. read more

Taco Centro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

New location for Taco Centro on the far end of Kettner in Little Italy. The Al Pastor was great and I liked the Carne Asada, but places like The Taco Stand, La Perla #3, and Vallarta Express have better Carne Asada. Love the options when it comes to the salsa and Agua fresco and the space is open and beautiful to enjoy a sunny day in San Diego. read more

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super incredible food and service, amazing vibes all around!! so many options to try!

Taco Centro is delicious and super tasty, literally some of the best tacos I've ever had! I'll definitely come back. Customer service was great as well and a very Fun ambiance. read more

We ordered $60+ of food. Only item that was semi good was the quesadilla. We were approached by a drunk person who wanted to eat our food and asked to eat it. No staff intervention, no interest to work. The girl at the cashier (we went around 12:30 AM on Friday night / Sat AM could have cared less. When we asked for salsa she said to use the communal salsa bar, which was dirty. We asked for it from the kitchen, she denied us. No interest in service. Food taste was really bad. Do not recommend. read more

Friendly service and very open and airy location. Got the asada, al pastor, and Sonora tacos. SOOO many salsas to pick from the salsa bar. Tacos were juicy, savory, and big portions! read more

Bruh, the food is good, the place is good, the menu is very clear. But the girl Alondra with the red-ish dark orange hair portrays that she hates her job. The service from her is the worst i've received in all San Diego. Not helpful, not kind, simply what people would excuse on "i just work here". Overall if you want some good tacos, is a good place to try but be ready to be attended by the girl in the front like if you were asking for a favor. read more

Taco Centro is a great addition to Little Italy. They have a quesa Birria taco that is amazing. They also have one of the best salsa bars around. And they have late night hours, making it ideal for us night owls. I look forward to next time or Taco Tuesday! read more

An amazing Chicken Quesadilla was made for me today...one of the best I've ever had. I will have to take my family for taco night . read more

Taco Centro - Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally real tacos and burritos in the Little Italy area! Great chili too. Can eat there or take it to go.

Came here for a late night taco date with my Husband, we are from out of town. They close at 2, we came at 11:30. I ordered 2 Carne Asada Tacos, 2 Fish Tacos, 1 Margarita, and 1 Paloma came out to 60$. I felt that price is Crazy!! My husband wanted Fried Shrimp as they advertise and have on the menu in front of us, but they said they don't have fried shrimp they only have grilled or Fried fish. Disappointing because my husband was warning me all day to not fill my stomach because he wanted those tacos. And lastly, the margaritas and Palomas come from a can.. 14% vol... and tastes like pure tequila and light lemon water.. It almost made me loose my appetite but I kindly asked the man who was cleaning tables if I could put some lemonade in the glass they provided and he said yes.. The woman in the front with colored hair had a very horrible attitude as well. I think she should get a new job or work in the back since she obviously has so much fun laughing and making jokes with the men in the kitchen. Recommend Taco's El Gordo or Robertos 1000000000x more than this place. read more

This place is very mediocre. I came in 30 minutes before closing and they're already cleaning everything and putting things away. I just don't like when places do that makes its very unwelcoming, but I probably should've just left I had an al pastor taco, and it was just very bland. It didn't have any unique flavor. The meat seemed very old obviously cause it's closing time. The tortilla was just really thick. It had an odd flavor to it. I also had a mulatta Carne Asada and the meat was so tough. It was chunks of steak and they were so fatty not enjoyable. I gave it two stars because it's edible but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

The vegetarian burrito was so good! Recipe was clearly made with intention. Easily the best I've ever had.

I went on Saturday July 11 2026 I had the New York tacos they were amazing the taste was good the guacamole on Top was excellent and also the salsa green for the tacos that was amazing the best tacos in little Italy i rate this restaurant 100000% i will come again my name is Santi anaya read more

The picture speaks for itself self. The fact that they were ok with serving this. Looks half eaten and rotten brown corn. read more

Taco Centro - MEXICAN STREET CORN - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food. Good prices and served quickly. Great spot for families with kids. I'll go back when I'm in San Diego next.

I'm not local to San Diego and am here for two days. I door dashed Taco Centro for dinner yesterday and loved it so much that Im here for lunch the next day. I don't eat meat and the cheese quesadilla was perfection. The delicious salsa my favorite part. read more