Got here at 8 pm on a random Sunday and it was super packed. Not easy to get a table here, but it's…read moreMexican food, so eat it anywhere. Heard good things about this place from friends. Pretty big menu, if you're in the mood for Mexican this place got you covered. I ordered the birria tacos, and to be honest, best tacos I've had in a while -- and I've lived in San Diego and frequented Mexico for food, so I feel like I got a good grasp on quality tacos. A definite recommend.

Review #1,092 Posted on 7.23.26…read more We stopped in here on a whim last Saturday the 18th. I found this spot on Yelp after the 1st place we wanted to go to for lunch had a line about a block long. This spot had super good ratings and was also close by. We were so happy we ended up here. There was a few places left to sit inside, and the World Cup semi finals were on too, a good game 6-4 England over France. The cooks were going crazy in the back when goals were scored, it was a fun dining experience. The food here was excellent, the chips were so fresh and crispy, salsa really good flavor and tasted great also. My chile verde was super tender and flavorful. I also tried my kids shrimp quesadilla, and it was great too. Food came out super fast and they still have people there to help you out with bringing the food out and take away dishes, etc. It's a order counter type, then you sit and wait for your food. Tips are in order here when you order as they do wait on you somewhat after you're sat. I would come back here 100% and recommend this spot for good Mexican food.

After my sister's wedding, my other sister and I were hungry before the reception so we came here…read moreand enjoyed a little snack. Really worth it honestly! They have really good salsa here and I loved that they had a keto option for the tortilla on the taco by making a cheese shell. Everyone in our party really enjoyed the food and we all left satisfied. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the place was relatively clean inside. They had really delicious salsa we still can't get over, really worth going to! There is a ton of parking on the street the restaurant is on, it's just on a steep hill so hopefully you get close parking!

Holy moly the al pastor tacos are delicious. I'm still think about it days after…read more Dishes (ranked by best): -Al Pastor tacos: comes with homemade tortillas -Cali burrito with al pastor (no cheese) Logistics: -limited indoor and outdoor seating -accepts cc without minimum -has a couple of bathrooms

We arrived at La Taqueria just 30 minutes after opening and the line was already wrapped around the…read morebuilding. Normally that's when I question my patience... but when a line is wrapped around the building before lunch even starts you know something serious is happening. Spoiler: it was worth it. We ordered the carne asada tacos and the asada burrito. The tacos were packed with flavor and loaded up. I had a hard time holding my one taco and gracefully eating it. I thought the tacos were good then I tried the asada burrito... I only had a few bites and it stole the show for me. I'm still thinking about it, which feels a little dramatic but honestly, that burrito earned the attention. It was that good. Every staff member I interacted with was also incredibly kind. They managed the flow of people well and I didn't feel rushed at all while dining in. Overall 10/10. The hype is real it. The line is long, but it moves and the food absolutely delivers.

Had to try this place for lunch while no line! Ordered it quickly up front and got a few tacos and…read moresuper burritos toasted. We decided to dine in but the longest wait was for the tables. They have limited seating to I recommend taking the burritos to a nearby park and eat. Got 2 super tacos. 1 carne asada/ 1 carnitas, apparently the carnitas was the best in the tacos. I got a super burritos toasted with carne asada. One was spicy and the other was not spicy. It was labeled as spicy but they both had the exact spice level? I'm not sure if they forgot to put hot sauce or if it just isn't too spicy. Either way wish they had spicier hot sauces available either in packets or at the tables since the green salsa isn't too hot. These burritos were very delicious. I loved how you get an option to toast them or not. Because there is no rice, it makes the burrito easy to eat and you dont feel too sick after which is problem I come across burritos often. Definitely a must try!

After some sightseeing and walking out of Balmy Alley, we walked into Taqueria Vallarta for…read more dinner. It feels like a hole in a wall place, nothing fancy, nothing touristy, sort of divey, very functional! Don't expect cleanliness. That said staff is very polite, very sweet, very efficient with a bit of a language barrier. Food: good food, tasty, and a very vast choice. No salsa bar, the hot sauce is not really hot. Quick service, fresh stuff. Service: kind staff ...they don't rush you when you're not able to get across what you want due to a language barrier. Ambience: basic not trendy, not fancy, very-very functional!! At our table of 3 adults and two kids: we ordered a plate with 3 chicken tacos, a grilled veggie burrito, a vegetarian with cactus plate, and a burrito with french fries in it also vegetarian! Coke. Good food, worth a try!

The customer service was ok Lady at register a little rude…read morewhen asking for chips with our meal The carne asada tacos were awesome Great flavor and taste The shrimp tacos are cooked fresh so a little wait and so good Lots of seating inside and some outside

Got recommended to come here by someone who is from SF and it was listed as "best burritos" in…read moretheir list of recommendations. LISTEN!! he was not lying, this burrito was one of the best burritos I have EVER had. You can tell all the ingredients inside are authentic and made fresh, everything from the Al pastor taco to the fresh avocado and rice + beans inside. We were also given some tortilla chips with this order and paired it with guava jarritos -- already dreaming of coming back here. There was a beautiful mural painted on the inside by the seating area that wrapped around the restaurant as well as a self serve bar for any toppings you may wanna add on your tacos etc. very friendly staff, I highly recommend giving them a try. I split the burrito because it was HUGE! And sooo worth the price.

I'm always looking for a great Carne Asada burrito…read more An instagram foodie gave a shout out to Guadalajara and I just had to try. I got a regular burrito and it's a good size and filling. They also gave a lot of meat. The only thing is that without the salsa I poured on the burrito, the steak didn't have much flavor. Looking forward to trying more Mexican restaurants :)

This restaurant caught my attention as I was looking for a restaurant in Mission neighborhood. It…read morehas almost perfect ratings both at Yelp and Google Maps. A lot of people mentioned about the service, the mole, and birria. I am a big fan of birria tacos so I decided to give it a try. Because I would be coming from Philadelphia, I called to see if they have a reservation. Jose, the owner, who answered my call was super friendly and nice. He said that there's no reservations but he promised to secure some seats for us because the week prior they were really busy. At that point I knew that the service would be excellent. When I got there Jose and staff were super welcoming as if we've known each other for a long time. He gave 2 small plates of rice, red enchilada sauce, green enchilada sauce, mole with chicken tinga, and birria. Everything is super flavorful and authentic. It transported me to Mexico because I could taste the homemade cooking in it and the passion and love in preparing this amazing food. They take pride in the quality of their cooking. Both the chicken tinga and birria meat are tender and fresh. You can order the food at the touch screen at the counter. You can select your preference for the filling. My friend asked to separate the meat from the tortillas and separate consommé. Jose gladly accommodate her special request. Definitely above and beyond service. They provide complimentary chips and salsa. The chips are fresh and thin with 2 green sauce and two red ones. The staff warned us that the red onesie are hot. The salsa is very fresh and homemade. The mole sauce has a flavor that I can't find anywhere else. I could taste the chocolate but not very sweet. It's very unique and delicious. The red and green enchilada sauce are also phenomenal . Not too salty, yet light and packed with flavor. Their birria tacos are now one of my top ones that I've ever had. Very flavorful and not salty. Definitely recommend it. Guacamole is also a good appetizer because it is very fresh. The restaurant is clean with seatings at the front and back of the restaurant. I still cannot forget the taste of the enchilada sauce that blew me away. I left my heart in Cocina Mamá Cholita. Thanks you for a memorable dinner.

Service was absolutely amazing. Establishment was very clean and organized…read more Some of the best free chips I've ever had. Super thick and light, and the sauces are yummy. The green enchiladas platter was tasty as well. The birria tacos were decent and okay.

Solid no frills taco spot that's open late night. We were in the Mission at Gray Area down the…read morestreet and wanted to avoid long lines at shops like El Farolito since it was a Saturday night. They accept cash, Apple Pay or Zelle. For two carne asada tacos and an al pastor quesadilla, they charged us $25. No idea what the cost breakdown is since they don't have a menu lol Service was prompt and friendly. They have pickled onions with sliced habaneros and a few different salsas. I like the red salsa, creamy green one (kinda spicy), and the creamy habanero (very spicy). The tacos were good. Pretty decent amount of meat. The quesadilla was also good with a decent ratio of cheese and meat. I thought the al pastor was missing that typical strong savory-sweet flavor though. They also added pineapple in the quesadilla. There are a lot of options in the area but this place is worth a try.

Amazing street tacos in the Mission. For $4, you get a two delicious corn tortillas topped with a…read moreshit ton of tender, juicy meat. There's also a pickled veggie, radish, and lime bar along with 4 different (spicy af) sauces. Not sure which one was sooo spicy, I think maybe the white-ish one which is misleading haha. We came for the Al Pastor but was wowed by the Lengua. Asada quesadilla was also good, especially when you bite into a fatty piece of Carne with cartilage :D

Decent tacos but better burritos…read more Dishes (ranked by best): -Super burrito -Al Pastor taco -Birria taco ($4.75) Logistics: -accepts cc -some indoor seating -street parking only

Got a burrito here that tasted like something I could've made at home. Was it terrible? No, but it…read morewasn't good neither. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe the burrito isn't their strong suit. Either way, it was meh.