"This is the place I trust." A quote from a good friend of mine which is all the proof I need…read more As for everyone else. Fresh tortillas, fresh meats grilled, adobada spicy and flavorful, cactus on top, open kitchen where you can see the passion on full display. Super friendly staff, and working hard too, loved these people. Nice atmosphere as well. I don't want to eat tacos anywhere else now! I need me some El Gordo fuego!!

Great, but didn't quite live up to the hype! This is the only Tacos El Gordo location I've tried,…read morebut I've heard that the carne asada at this location is much better than the downtown location. The adobada was really good though! We got it both in taco form and as fries, and I definitely preferred the adobada. Overall, solid tacos, but I think my expectations were just a little too high going in!

1000% awesome sauce !! We are back in San Diego for comic…read morecon. And checked into our hotel. Let's get tacos. We had the asada, suadero, carnaza campechano and lengua . All of the were great but the suadero tacos and Campechano were my favorite. They bring you a big salsa display also I love the peanut salsa OMG!!! Come get yours asap!!!

Came in to check out El Pastor Del Rica on Broadway. The atmosphere inside is vibrant--great music,…read morefestive papel picado hanging, and the trompo mural gives it a cool authentic touch. Having the rotating salsa carousel right at the table is super convenient, and the peanut salsa (salsa cacahuate) was a standout. As for the food: * Pastor: Definitely the highlight. Shaved thin with crispy edges and great seasoning. Getting it as a Gringa with melted cheese in a flour tortilla is the way to go. * Carne Asada: Solid street taco, good char, and topped generously with cilantro and onion. * Lengua: Disappointing. It had a strong, off-putting smell right out of the gate that we couldn't get past, even trying to mask it with lime and salsa. The biggest downside of the visit was the flies inside the dining room. There were way too many buzzing around the tables, so half our meal was spent swatting them away from our plates and the open salsa containers. The trompo and salsas show a lot of promise, but management needs to address the fly issue and tighten up quality control on the specialty meats like lengua. Stick to the al pastor and gringas.

Recently found out they have protein tacos. I ordered online and picked up within 10-min of…read moreordering. I just got back on keto and this is a game-changer. Yesss!!!

Solid food. Clean space. Fast service…read more I found the meat a bit too salty for my liking, but overall still yummy.

I went for dinner and was greeted by the cook and then taken to my table…read more We ordered the following; - Al pastor tacos - very flavorful - Cactus Salad - Simple and good - Consume w/ meat - Perfect as a side! - Pumpkin Flower Quesadilla - AMAZING The ambiance was very clean and open. The service and food were great. I will definitely be back with how flavorful everything was. This place is a true gem!

If you like cabeza tacos, COME HERE. My new favorite taco spot, even more than the famous big…read morehitters of San Diego. Authentic flavors, and the place is full of tons of loyal local customers. Not super busy yet so you can definitely get a table even at 6PM on a weekend night, but with how it tastes it won't stay that way for long. Great service. Great variety. Great salsa. Amazing food. Tasty agua fresca (try adding some lime). The drinks come in these massive cups and are worth it. Consider trying the green chorizo and the pork belly as well! Incredibly rich and savory. Those were actually my personal favorites; for those that don't like cabeza, don't let it stop you from coming either. Their other tacos smack as well. The chef himself came to greet us and thank us for coming in, and the staff are all kind and check in on how you like the food. Would love to see them grow and thrive as a business!

Amazing food and service!! And good atmosphere. highly…read morerecommend it for authentic Mexican food.

Thank you Alexa! Great service…read more Food was delicious, I will definitely be coming back !

Had dinner with family on a weekend evening and had such a great experience!…read more Located in the same shopping center as Home Goods in Otay. Ample parking but limited seating inside the restaurant; not best for large parties. Cristina was so nice and helpful at assisting us with our order. She explained some items on the menu that we had questions about and went above and beyond in service the duration of our visit. All the food was delicious, especially the papas fritas! Can't wait to come back!

We very much enjoyed our meal at El Viejon in Chula Vista. When dining in, you order at the counter…read moreand they bring your food to your table. It is a small location but they really have maximized the space. We had no trouble getting a booth. We ordered the fish ceviche bowl to share, which was delicious. A generous shareable serving and the fish was perfectly "cooked." Ceviches are served with your choice of tostadas or chips. I would prefer more pico and perhaps some avocado. But overall it was a 9/10 dish. I also ordered a grilled fish taco with rice and beans. The fish taco was so flavorful and stuffed full with toppings and a large piece of grilled fish. This taco was outstanding. 10/10. My partner had the surf and turf nachos which he also rated highly. I think they could have used a little more cheese. But he said the steak was tender and juicy. The shrimp were seasoned well and there were a lot of them! Everything was delicious and we will be back for sure!

There are so many excellent taquerias in San Diego, and they all have their own great recipes for…read moreMexican food. I particularly enjoy the Adobada tacos from Chula Tacos because they serve a very generous portion of meat, guacamole and are very tasty. The first time I tried them was at their H Street restaurant in Chula Vista, but that location is temporarily closed. I decided to try their Palm Avenue location since I was in the area visiting family. The service was friendly, and the tacos were prepared very quickly. The restaurant was clean. I'm looking forward to the H Street location reopening since it is much closer to where I live. Happy Yelping :)

Sometimes, there are nights when only tacos can fix me. It's no secret that San Diego has tacos in…read morespades and being so close to the border, you'd think that a quest to find the perfect taco would be as simple as rolling down to the nearest taqueria. Except, it's not quite that simple. Many beloved staples have gone downhill, while some newer spots that might boast things like a Michelin mention or multiple locations ranging from TJ to Vegas contain more hype and gristle than tender meat and substance. Enter Chula Tacos. Chula is, and always was, the type of place that makes you forget that you're not actually in Tijuana. While part of me misses their OG Market Street location, seeing them with brick-and-mortars feels hard-earned and well-deserved. This location on Palm in IB is relatively easy to access from the freeway, but parking can be tricky. You can safely assume that it will be busy and you will either have to be very lucky or be willing to find a spot on the street. Out of all the times I've been here, it's always been crowded enough that I've never been able to find a table inside, but I enjoy sitting out on the patio next to the ahumederos. The first thing that hits you walking through the door is how amazing everything smells. The queue to the cashier takes you near a window showing the kitchen where you can see the Chula Tacos team making fresh tortillas, slicing meat from the trompos, grilling up jalapenos, nopales, onions, labio, and tripa. For me, it's not so much a challenge to decide what I want, it's more a challenge to keep myself from ordering everything. My usual is four tacos: two asada, two al pastor (but I've heard that I should also try their world famous keka). The tacos though? Perfection. Every time, the asada is the juiciest and most tender I've ever eaten, the al pastor is succulent and flavorful, and no taco in front of me is long for the world. At $3.50 each, every one of them is absolutely loaded. Three would honestly fill me up, but I always want four. After getting burned by spots that ask around 75% more and deliver anywhere between 25-50% less, Chula Tacos feels like an absolute godsend of a Tijuana-style taqueria and I can't see any other contenders being my go-to. So, when I say "Tacos will fix me," what I mean nowadays is "Chula Tacos will fix me."

So sad this spot shut down! I used to come here on my lunch break whenever I was craving tacos. The…read morebest part was the two-for-one tacos! unbeatable. The salsa bar had so many options and every single one was fire. I always ordered the adobada and it hit EVERY time. Honestly, this was one of my top spots, and I wish I had gone more while they were still open. Customer service was cool, parking was decent, and the inside was surprisingly big with plenty of seating. It's weird how many taco places have come and gone in this location... but I'm definitely excited because my #1 fave taco spot is opening up here now. Since they closed, all I can say is: I'm hyped Chula Tacos is coming!! I already know they're gonna last!

taqueriabyelprieto is an authentic Mexican spot serving a wide variety of tacos, mainly with meat…read moreor chicken. I loved how juicy and flavorful the tacos were--full with quality ingredients. We also tried their famous Papa Loca Adobada, and it was incredibly rich and delicious. They have a great Taco Tuesday offer all day long from 4pm to 1am Adobada taco only. Highly recommend!

I'm currently obsessed with their monster rolled tacos. They are not your typical rolled tacos…read morefrom a taco shop, but they are yummy. Reminds me of the rolled tacos from Mexico City. Also recommend the grilled shrimp tacos, also delicious. Their daily specials are also good. Can't beat the 1.99 Fish Taco on Mondays. I personally also enjoy their Birria, good portions. Overall, it's a good spot in our community. The only reason I don't give them 5 stars is because I'm not a fan of their carne asada. Its bland. If it was good, I would eat here every day (not really but you get the point).

Tacos were generous on meat. Tortillas were ok. I like doubled Tortillas. Steak had a bit of…read moreseafood taste telling me they dont clean griddle well. I liked radishes on side with pickled onions. I would prefer salsa bar.overall pretty good

It's been awhile & I gladly like to update my review here up to 4 stars! One of my fav taco shops…read morein SD. At first I gave them a great review & last time not so great due to prices & portions. Well now over the years their prices are better than other taco shops & portions have gotten bigger. Tho they only have 3 tacos on the menu, Carne Asada, Birria, Adobada, they are good & they have one of the better Birria soup/broth in SD. Their carne asada is one of the best in SD, so juicy & soft I love it, their Birria taco is good too but I prefer their order of Birria or broth & their Adobada is ok just a bit too marinated for me. They also have burritos, tortas & Mullitas & I recommend the Carne Asada form in those because I believe they have one of the best Carne Asada meats in SD. The customer service is really good, cooks are cool & fast & the girls on the register are really nice & the place is always clean. And you know the best part, they have a dispensary/weed store next door so you can buy a joint & go smoke a joint in your car & then walk here & get a few tacos & Birria broth, now that's a perfect breakfast or lunch, tacos & weed go hand & hand baby :) Overall a good little hole in the wall taco shop if you don't want crazy long lines & good service & good tacos & Birria meat or broth this is your place. I even met the Baseball player Adrain Gonzalez here (you can see in my pics) & had tacos on the table next to him & talked baseball a bit & no I was not high, at that moment. So keep up the good job Poblano's & staff & see you soon amigos :)

Since we were shopping at Home Depot we had to swing by for a quick snack. Authentic street taco…read moreflavor from TJ. Most definitely a MUST try. The hubby had the burrito (smaller than average). I had 2 street tacos. Everything was so flavorful. Quick service & chill vibes. * Burrito Mixto * Quesataco De Birria * Quesataco De Asada #DiningWithTheAndersons #ComidaMexicana #Tacos #tacoselpoblano #YummyGoodness