I was in the area and craving authentic and tasty fish tacos. Yelp suggested Taco Surf PB so off I went. As with ANY spot in PB, parking is a beast! I was thankfully able to find a spot behind the restaurant! There were three spots and I got one. I entered through the rear of the place and the ambiance was no different than entering through the front doors, although it was a bit quieter. The ambiance is everything you want in an authentic taco shop; no frills, comforting, a little cluttered, all the character, local artist items (surfboards), stickers from all over and a straight to the point menu. I was looking for fish tacos and was not disappointed. The menu offered a couple of options. I settled on a Grilled Mahi taco on corn and a Grilled Salmon taco on corn. I also ordered chips and salsa - all to go. I will say I was shocked to find each taco cost over $7!!! This is PB for goodness sakes, what happened to a decently priced fish taco?! For that alone I knocked a star off. The fish was super fresh for both and the portion of fish was decent. For the cost, I was glad to see they weren't street tacos, but full size tacos. The flavor of the fish carried the taco and the lettuce and tomato were simply there to fill it out - which was a good thing. I would definitely recommend Taco Surf. However, for the cost, not sure it will be my go-to fish taco spot when I'm in town. read more

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1 star for price mostly. Average burrito for 18$ - are you serious? If you can explain logic of this price I ll change review ! Thanks Update* - I v changed review from 1 to 3 Understandable - everything more expensive now. But still (no mentioning other restaurants but it's 15-20% cheaper there) As a customer I don't want overpay read more

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We had Taco Surf cater our granddaughters graduation party and they didn't disappoint! The food was fresh, plentiful, delivered with care and held up very well..everything was over the top! We will use them again! read more

I was excited to try this place for the first time the other day but was a little disappointed. I was craving rolled tacos so I got that and my friend got a shrimp and carne asada taco. The rolled tacos had a nice crunch but the guac on top was kinda flavorless. My friend's tacos were around $7 each but were huge, the toppings kept falling out. The salsas were just ok. I probably wouldn't come back which is sad. read more

Taco Surf PB - Rolled tacos, shrimp taco, carne asada taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Good, solid burritos. We got the breakfast burrito which had an amazing crisp to it and the surf and turf. Breakfast burrito - 8.5/10 Surf and turf burrito - 8/10 I thought it could've used a little more salt They generously give you bottles of red, green and habanero sauce on request to use as liberally as you'd like. Although I thought this was great, the sauces were pretty average and I think of it were a little spicier and flavorful it would've elevated the burritos and my experience for sure. Overall, would definitely come back again but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

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I no longer live in PB but when I am there I always get to Taco Surf. The original owners have retired but the new boss Matt is a great guy serving the same great food and good service. I have had everything on the menu a dozen times and I recommend it all. read more

We ordered some crunchy tacos to go and it was the perfect meal for when you're at the beach. The restaurant wasn't busy when we went, but it looks like there's a lot of seatings. The service was fast and the food was stellar. The ambience is a chill typical Mexican restaurant. I would try other items next time read more

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Haven been here in a decade and o remembered it being so good... my daughter and I were disappointed. The carne asada was tough and flavorless, the quesadillas could have used some moisture. Rolled tacos looked good with a mountain of cheese but they were filled with ground beef, not shredded. It was odd. The guacamole was alright. Seasons would have helped all of it. The restaurant was clean and the service was nice. It did say award winning burrito for breakfast. Unfortunately I would not return. read more

Taco Surf PB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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The service here was great! The person at the register was very inviting and helped me choose between options. Of course, the interior is super cool, with a bunch of surfboards and stickers all around. Chicken Asado Torta ($15)- Huge portions, very flavorful and juicy. The meat was tender and juicy. I'd recommend putting the salsa verde for a kick. read more

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Cute and inviting taco joint not far from the beach. Came in right when they opened for some breakfast burrito. They had a wall showcasing their past awards and I somewhat approve. The burrito was HUGE and full of ingredients but lacked in taste. Really liked the tatertots - a nice twist just wished the meat was tastier :( Place is cute and clean. Lady in the front was just ok. Not much love in the encounter. read more

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Beware! We got food poisoning here! Interior atmosphere is what drew us in, lots of surfboards on the ceiling and walls... very cool vibe BUT other than that I do NOT recommend. The service was short witted and unwelcoming- oh well, maybe she had a long day? The food was unfortunately lacked any flavor, I forced myself to finish my meal. Rice was bland, the carne asada tacos were alright but nothing to rave about, and the burrito was improperly wrapped and we ended up having to use a fork to eat it (not a big deal blah blah blah) -BUT!!! The sad part was both my partner and I got food poisoning from our meal. It was our last meal before we went home and now we're sick as dogs on an airplane. This sucks to write, I hate to be critical. But yeah, not exactly stoked about our experience here. read more

Taco Surf PB - Interior Seating area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Classic :) simple ! Love the hot sauce and everything is delicious here .... I always park farther down and walk because parking isn't the greatest but it's worth it to be honest! read more

Taco Surf PB - Potato Crispy Taco Classic ... crisp... and delicious ! Everything is really good here! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was great. Cashier was not very friendly or inviting. She was attending to to-go orders for an extended time before focusing on the people in line. But the service overall quick. The burrito was great. The decor is cute with surf board decorations but I didn't eat in the restaurant. I got the Surf and Turf burrito. It was very large and had a great amount of shrimp and steak. Would absolutely order again.. read more

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Honestly, the best taquitos I've ever had--amazing crunch and just the right amount of guac and cheese. The fish tacos are the best in PB for sure. It's a simple, comfortable, down home spot for really great food. read more

Just had the fried fish tacos...amazing. Great beach atmosphere. We will definitely be back. read more

Taco Surf PB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been coming here for over 30 years. Every time we are in PB we have to stop by. Nicest man working today, always is so friendly and puts up with my hubby asking about the old owner Sam. If you're looking for a no frills fun atmosphere with good quick Mexican food, this is the spot! read more

Doin a three here primarily on price of the food. It was $44 for two crane asada burrito with a side of chips and guacamole. Unfortunately the cashier was quite rude when I asked for my drink while we waited...I ended up having to wait for the food to come and then had to ask for the drink again. This is just info, no hard feelings. read more

A little disappointed that the burrito size here appears to have gotten much smaller. What was one a huge hunk of meat is now nearly the size of a Taco Bell burrito. New pic added for comparison. My hands are very tiny and so was this Cali burrito :( read more

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A must visit when you're in Pacific Beach. Great variety of California Mexican food options. The Shrimp tacos were excellent. Hot sauce had a good kick. Potato filling was only ok for the rolled tacos, probably skip it. Burritos were big and filling read more

Taco Surf PB - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here over8 months ago and I'm still dreaming about the California burrito I had. One of the best things I've ever had and such a great value. The tacos were also fantastic, loaded with so much meat. Ill be coming back to SD just for this read more

If you are ever looking for an amazing catering option, Surf Taco should be your first and last stop. I ordered for 20, could have fed 35. Best restaurant rice ever. All the food was fantastic, this coming from a family raised in a Hispanic culture. Thank you to Matt and the entire staff. We will be back next time in SD. read more

The portion sizes of the burritos here are huge! Me and my partner shared 2 fish tacos and the surf & turf burrito and were so full after! The fish tacos were good, nothing super special just your standard fish tacos. The surf & turf burrito was full of meat, the meat to rice ratio was so good I would say it was 85-90% meat and the rest was rice so definitely felt like we got our moneys worth (sorry for no photo of the inside of the burrito). I also got the horchata which was just your standard horchata nothing special. I will say that the salsas here do leave something to be desired, they tasted pretty watered down the green salsa tasted like water with a slightttt hint of pepper then the red one tasted less watered down and had a Smokey flavor but was definitely disappointed by the watered down tasting salsas. Service was good, the place was packed since it was the weekend but we got our food fast since you just order at the counter then they call your number out to go get your order when it's ready. The interior is pretty cool! I liked all the surfboards hanging from the ceiling and along the wall, definitely casual beach vibes that suit this PB location. Overall, I would come back for the surf & turf burrito since I was so impressed by the meat to rice ratio but don't think anything else I got is really a 'wow I want to have that again' I think if they improved their salsas I would be more inclined to come back! read more

First of all customer service was exceptional. Second the food was amazing. We ordered the shrimp plate and it was more than enough for 2 to split. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

The burrito was so huge it could have fed 2 without a problem. Carne asada and beans could both have used a little more flavor. The orange bang drink tasted like an orange creamcicle. The staff were nice. Nice open atmosphere inside. read more

Taco Surf PB - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was great, and we loved the casual ambiance. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we easily figured out what we wanted. The fish tacos were delicious and I still can't decide if I liked the grilled or fried more - my husband and I shared so we had one of each and both were very tasty. We will be back! read more

Taco Surf PB - One grilled and one fried fish taco with rice and beans. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Recommended by a friend and so glad he did. Food is amazing no thrills or frills. We got: Chicken fajita plate 2 Carne asada burritos one with enchilada sauce 2 Mahi mahi tacos with four tortilla Shrimp taco with flour tortilla We got rice and beans on side as well Food comes out on a paper plate and trays. The three big sauces they had are all so favorable and distinct. None were overly spicy. Each item was really good. I enjoyed my fish tacos the most. Def a must try place! read more

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Taco Surf in Pacific Beach is an easy five stars. The burritos are absolutely amazing -- packed, flavorful, and always satisfying. Every bite tastes fresh and well-seasoned, and they don't skimp on the good stuff. The rolled tacos are loaded with fresh flavors, and you can tell everything is made with care. And let's talk about the fries -- perfectly crisp with an awesome meat-to-fry ratio. No digging around for toppings here... every bite is balanced and loaded. If you're in PB and craving legit Mexican food, Taco Surf never disappoints. Consistent, flavorful, and a true local staple. read more

This was one of the first things we ate when we landed in SD. Food: We ended up getting a fish taco and a surf and turf burrito. Eating fish tacos in SD just hits differently. i don't know if its the air/environment or freshness of the seafood, but biting into the fish taco was heavenly. the burrito was also delicious and packed a punch. It was a lot of food for two people. They also provide sauces, but be careful some of them are extremely spicy. Service: The person working in the front is extremely friendly. Interior: The inside seats about 20-25 people? But what's cool is that they dedicate the inside to the history of surfing. They have old surfboards on the ceiling and walls, and they also have old newspaper articles showing different people and spots of surfing. The best part about this spot, is that they have orange bang. honestly if a restaurant carries orange bang, that's automatically a win in my book. I wish orange bang was nationally, so i can enjoy it while in texas :( read more

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The wife and I came here a few years ago and always talked about coming back when ever we are in San Diego, being that we are from Santa Clarita. We made our way here on our last day before heading out ,food was good. But the service was disgusting I'm sorry but that short girl at the register is horrible. No excuse just horrendous service. Maybe you care or maybe you don't , but service is more than half the experience. read more

Cool little spot in PB. Got the Surf and Turf Burrito. Full and flavor and deliciousness. 9.7/10 If the burrito was wrapped a little tighter would have been perfect. Will definitely come back read more

I've been coming here for a long time and used to love this place, but felt to share what happened to me today! I ordered a California burrito to go--paid extra for cheese and sour cream--and ended up with a $18 burrito that was basically just fries and carne asada. Not even tomato, lettuce, the basic stuff, and on top of that It used to come with way more. Honestly, it felt like I paid premium price for half the product. It's not the first not even second time this has happened, but it was the first time I decided to say something. I went in calmly, just to share my feedback. I wasn't rude, I wasn't asking for a refund--just being honest. And the woman behind the counter was incredibly rude from the start. No apology, no understanding. Instead, she snapped, "I'll give you another burrito if you give me the one you ate." When I explained that I had ordered as take out, already eaten it at the beach, she said something that honestly sounded like a suggestion to throw it up if I didn't like it. Yes--you read that right. It was sarcastic, condescending, and completely out of line. I wasn't asking for anything free. Just some basic respect as a loyal customer. A "sorry" would've been enough. Instead, I was met with attitude and humiliation. Sadly, I was unlucky enough to don't get what I ordered plus getting tons of disrespect read more

Taco Surf PB - California Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This place has been on my bookmarks for a while and I am glad I was able to visit. I enjoyed their traditional, beef crunchy tacos with loads of cheese on the top! The service was nice and quick. The place is very casual and was pretty busy. It seems like a burrito is the way to go around here. Everyone was scarfing down one haha. The soft tacos are okay, the tortillas kept breaking on us. So I highly recommend a fried taco or burrito when coming here! read more

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Oh damm- a go to every trip!! Best tacos, quesadillas, rice , beans, service, it's all beachy and good. Remodeled since last visit, still all good vibes inside. Love looking at all the stickers and surfboards inside. Fresh and clean atmosphere! read more

Taco Surf PB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was great! A little pricey for the surf and turf burrito. Completely disgusted with myself because of how full I was. I completely recommend this spot. read more

By far one of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had!!! This was my first time trying this spot! It's located in the perfect area! I love the fact that you can build your own burrito! Their California burritos are also very good!! They're different but really good. The staff is so nice and accommodating. The location is so nice and clean as well! There's a lot of street parking nearby too and it's 2 blocks away from the beach! read more

Taco Surf PB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm not sure if it was just a bad day, but the carne asada here is awful. It's dry, has no flavor and was chewy as hell. I was honestly shocked at how bad it was. Also, the tortilla was garbage. I'm baffled at all the good reviews for this place. Gave them an extra star cause the crunchy beef tacos were decent. Nothing to write home about but they were good. read more

I am so sad to write this. I have recommended this place to so many people and come multiple times a month, but will never eat here again after today. I placed 2 orders in one day for the primal bowl, something I have ordered countless times. I have a pretty bad bean allergy and this bowl does not contain beans. The first order I got had beans, so I called them and informed them of the error, let them know what had happened and the woman answering said that she noticed the error when it was being packed and that if I placed another order, it would be correct. So I did that. I got the order and it was the same issue. When I called to tell them of the problem, the woman then went back and forth saying that the primal bowl has beans, before ending saying it does not and it was an error. I most likely wont ever come here again or recommend it. We will see how long I can hold out, but I hope they pay better attention in the future. read more

Ordered a surf and turf burrito for lunch here. The burrito was huge, as advertised, and was super good. No complaints there. However, the woman at the front was awfully curt and made my day worse with her inhospitable attitude. Further, the prices were high, with my single burrito being almost $19. There are multiple spots nearby with better prices. The restaurant was cool but can't speak much to the atmosphere as it was not very busy at around 11:30. read more

Taco Surf rolled into Pacific Beach in 1989. It sits right on Mission Blvd, just north of Garnet Avenue. Carne asada is just one of the best items at Taco Surf. They use top sirloin and cook each item to order. The meat never sits after it's cooked. Their tacos are the best in San Diego. Tortilla soup is one of the favorites also. The tomato broth has a great piquant flavor. You can choose fresh grilled chicken or shrimp. Their salsa: GREAT !!Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served every day. Check the huge menu on their website for daily specials. Taco Surf is an incredibly excellent place to eat ... it is a locally owned business. The staff is over the top friendly.. try it & you'll be a regular. read more

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Came here to try a breakfast burrito, no wait and cool decor, really has that surfer dude vibe. The lady behind the counter wasn't the friendliest though, not rude but just not very welcoming or nice. The burrito itself was great, warm and I liked how it included multiple types of meat so you don't have to choose only one. read more