Tacos La Main looks like a random food truck parked in old South Bay, but we all know that magic happens in the most unexpected places. Small patio, a few tables, total taco stand in Mexico vibes. No frills, just thrills! We ordered half the menu because self control left the chat. The asada quesataco was my faaaaave! Golden crunchy cheese skirt, succulent carne asada, warm corn tortilla, a little heat already built in, and fresh guac that tasted like it was made five minutes ago. Lengua taco was melt in your mouth tender. The adobada vampiro had the perfect crunch and char. The quesadilla was basically the quesataco's Charizard evolution from Charmander. These tacos are not dainty. They are generously loaded and ready to taco 'bout business. Service was so kind! They brought us special salsas that were not even at the salsa bar like taco fairy godparents. Also, surprise bonus, a clean indoor restroom! Honestly shocked by the low rating. This spot tac-o-vered my expectations! read more

Came on a Monday around 12PM. Came to a taco truck next to a car dealership. While waiting in line I was having a hard time seeing the menu but as I was in line it got passed back. cashier lady wasn't very friendly. Waited around 20 minutes for my food and never got my cups for the agua until I told the cashier like hey wtf and she seemed pissed that I asked her too. There was no napkins to be found anywhere on the tables I ended up grabbing hand toweled from the sink washing area that had no water also. This place is all fuckn bad they should just shut down. They're not ready to serve people at such high demand The carne asada was a little bland. The adobada was decent, the lengua also. The aguas were bomb but had way too much ice blended in it couldn't even drink it through the straw. Was going to leave 3 starts but I'm leaving 1 due to they made my husband and I throw up and have diarrhea like a mf later in the night. I hardly ever get sick off food but this just topped it off for me and I will never be back. Long wait times. Expensive, horrible service && made me sick to my stomach im fuckn good !!! read more

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Great customer service ! Really enjoyed the tacos. Hand made tortilla and generously loaded. Definitely recommend and will be coming back. read more

Let me start by saying :( all those reviews about this place taking forever were 100% right. They weren't even busy, yet somehow everything moved at a snail's pace. The place just feels poorly run overall. I honestly wouldn't come back. First off, the adobada was not good at all. My avocado had the hard end piece from the shell still attached almost chipped my tooth on it. Then I ordered a rib taco, and no one warned me it had bones. Who serves a taco with bones in it .I bit right into one, and that was it for me. The whole experience was just bad from start to finish. The ordering process took way too long, and it's not like they had a crowd to blame it on. On top of that, they don't even have a real menu ust a piece of paper you have to ask for. They should at least have a sign or banner with prices to make things easier. Maybe that's part of why it takes them so long, who knows. And to top it all off, the parking is terrible. Someone dinged my car, pretty sure it was the truck next to me . I guess that's what I get for going to a taco shop that looks like it's part of a car dealership. Overall, I'm giving it one star. If you know me, you know I rarely ever do that. But this time, I have to be honest the food, service, and setup were all disappointing. Definitely not worth the time or the risk. Ambiance It's literally a tent :(not good, but I wasn't expecting it to be. What I was expecting was excellent food to make up for it... instead, it was a major disappointment. I'm adding a picture of the menu . Just in case if you want a door ding :( read more

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Don't come here if you're hungry! First and last time trying this place. An hour wait! After we ordered we started hearing people complaining about the long wait times, people saying others who ordered AFTER them got their food first. Every time someone asked about their order it was the same answer - "one more order ahead of you" , and cashier told my husband the same when he asked about our food after an hour wait. Yes there was a long line when we arrived, but by the time we finished eating there was hardly anyone there and still they were taking that long. One lady said she went the week before and it was only 2 customers and still waited over 20 minutes. I would've expected at least a free drink (even a water bottle) for the delay, or offered to give us my kids' plain taco so he could start eating, something, but no, instead cashier seemed anoyed when people asked about wait times or wanted to cancel orders asking for refund. I really wanted to try their aguas frescad, but they are self-serve (no refills) and the idea of everyone putting their dirty hands or possibly coughing or sneezing on them... no thank you. read more

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Food here is really good! I am lucky to live close by so I have always arrived before the dinner rush so I have never had long wait times thankfully! It feels like a party in someone's backyard! Even though it's under a tent and outside I do feel everything is very clean. There is even a hand washing station readily available! read more

Tried this place because there were always a lot of people at their previous location. I have no idea why though, the tacos were not good. Ordered asada and adobada and neither one was good. Whatever they put on there did not taste like salsa. It tasted like tomato sauce. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

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food is bomb digitty,you gotta try the taco de nervio. the service is awsome and quick. plenty of parking inside,i highly recommend tacos la main. read more

Para unos buenos Tacos La Main, bien servidos, excelente servicio y aparte un rico Zason. Se los recomiendo al 110% es dificil complacer ala jente pero vallan y compruben por ustedes mismos read more

The tacos are very good and the salsa roja is spicy but def worth it. However, I will not be back. The first time we went they told us to dine in just sit and they will take our order, waited 15 minutes to take our order. We even told our waitress we were about to leave she said they were busy. Last night we tried going mind you it was 12am which they close at that time but before parking we asked if they were still open and they said yes come on in. We parked we arrived we sat and the waitress said "u have to go order at the register we are no longer taking orders" got up and the cashier said "only cash our registers are closed" They could've told us at the entrance when we asked. Honestly service is not that great. If you don't mind shitty service then be my guest. I'll take my money to a better taco place that not only has quality food but great service. read more

We had heard about this place through social media and decided to give it a try since it's close to home. When we arrived, the place was busy and parking was a little tricky, but we managed. We ordered two tacos de birria, two asada, and two adobada to go. Unfortunately, it took almost 35 minutes for our order to be ready, and when we got home we realized one of the adobada tacos was missing. The tacos themselves were just okay,nothing special or memorable about them. Overall, we were disappointed with the long wait, the missing item, and the average food. Giving them 3 stars since I know they're are new spot and hopefully they improve service, but I don't plan on going back anytime soon. read more

Que tristeza con este negocio. Comida sabrosa acompañado con un servicio inolvidable. Inolvidable por tener un pésimo servicio. Fui dos noches seguidas. Primera noche: En el momento que ordené no estaba ocupado y aún así se tardaron demasiado para entregar mi comida. Gente que avía llegado después de mi, recibieron su comida antes de mi. Cuando les pregunté que pasaba con mi orden, ellos solamente dijeron que se estaban tardando porque los pedí bien dorados. Para ese momento, ya avía esperado 20 minutos. Al momento que trajieron mi orden, no se atrevieron a pedir disculpas. Segunda noche: pedí 3 tacos de birria y un quesataco de birria. Solamente me dieron 4 tacos de birria y no me entregaron el quesataco. Cuando les pregunté por mi quesataco, me preguntaron cuál fue el problema. Yo les enseñé lo que me entregaron. En ese momento la persona que me ayudó lo único que iso fue preguntar que avía ordenado y retiró uno de mis tacos. Unos momentos después, regreso con el mismo taco solo que ahora el taco tenia el queso encima. Nunca pidieron disculpa por su errores. Ni mucho menos dieron explicación, al contrario te hacen sentir como que TU tuviste la culpa por el error. read more

Saw they hype from Tik Tok and was excited to try. I preface with I am from Chicago where they cook meat very differently and struggle to find a taco place I like in San Diego. - Price point was pretty good, they had someone helping with parking on Friday night and staff seemed nice and hard working! Now for food... - Tortillas are on point. - Asada taco: I think they add fake smoke to their marinade which is what throws me off about San Diego tacos. Guac could use a little more salt. - Chicken taco: liked less than the Asada, lacked a bit of flavor. - Birria Taco: was average, I think there are better options in San Diego - Agua de mango y fresa: SOOO GOOD!!! - Agua de guava y jamaica: SOOO GOOD!!! read more

No muy buenos tacos, y el servicio muy lento. Los Rábanos estavan hechados aperder. Y las salsas noo.

Left our movie in Chula Vista but wanted to try this place we heard about. The best thing about it was the nice guy who rang us up. Other than that the food tasted stale, over salted, and overall just not good. The tortillas themselves were also just a no for me. read more

Best tacos in san diego If you are looking for something that tastes like a true tijuana taco try tacos la main. Big portions and good salsa options. The adobada has great flavor and the vampiro de asada was my favorite. Prices are great and quesadillas are big so its worth the price. Busy almost every day so be patient its worth the wait. Clean and organized,Oh and they have the best aguas frescas. Great customer service also. Will definitely come back this weekend. read more

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This taco stand on Main Street in Chula Vista is hands down the BEST in South Bay! The service is always friendly, the food is fresh and absolutely delicious, and the prices can't be beat. They make the tortillas right in front of you, the meat is perfectly seasoned, and every bite is incredible. If you're in the area, you have to stop by--it's on the corner of Main & 4th, right across from the car wash. A true hidden gem! read more

Horrible service, they take too long, they bring food in pieces, card payers must endure a 4% surcharge, and it is on the street, so weather conditions must be considered read more

Don't Trust the TikTok Hype!!!! Waited an hour to get half our order, tacos were bland, requested a refund for the remaining portion we didn't receive and waited another 35 minutes to get the run around. Staff was rude gave attitude for being upset. A large amount of people requested refunds as well in the time we waited. Very disorganized and unprofessional. read more

Best tacos and San Deigo , good prices ,gpod selection and decent size for the price. Definitely mouth watering, will definitely will come be coming back for more !! Looking for a bomb taco a decent price t.j style this is the spot, so filling and plenty of meat, worth the wait !!!! Fire read more

WORTH THE WAIT BUT....3.5 stars.... due to long wait People at next table looked over at us and said; YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING.....we were her for 45 mins before we spoke up and got our food...they noticed we had been sitting there at least 30 mins. SO BE PATIENT! If you are gonna go, take good company, have nice conversations, people watch and relax cuz it's gonna be a while til you get your food. I had good company so, my mood was good, and so the food was worth the wait. Had 1 taco de carne asada y uno de adobada. Tortillas a mano deliciosas y unos buen porciones... Good food, fat portions. The one "beef" I have is their card reader doesn't have a TIP option! I wanted to leave a nice tip but had to "Stiff" the waitress! So maybe take some cash if anything just to tip. These young lady's are definitely overwhelmed with the amount of People/orders they are dealing with. These waitresses are working too hard to not get the great tips they deserve for their service, which our waitress was great! I'm gonna have to swing back just to give her the tip she earned! So to summarize...LONG WAIT, GREAT FOOD, GREAT PRICES, TIP THOSE WAITRESSES! read more

This place is a complete joke. I've been here multiple times and the prices are never consistent. I always order the same thing yet I've paid anywhere from $18 to $32 for basically the same order. First time: 1 quesadilla, 2 tacos, 1 soda = $18 Second time: same order but with an extra drink = $32 Third time: 1 quesadilla, 4 tacos, 1 drink = $23 Tonight? I ordered just 2 quesadillas, no drinks, no extras and they tell me it's $20. $10 per quesadilla?! They've completely lost it. At this point it feels like they base your total off what kind of car you drive. I pull up in a Honda? $18. Pull up in a Mercedes? Suddenly it's $10 per item. Super shady. When I tried calmly explaining how crazy that pricing is, four men (yes, four grown men) decided to get loud with a woman who was alone. Unprofessional, aggressive, and just flat-out disrespectful. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they started this place to either cover up their sketchy car sales or as some sort of money laundering front because it sure isn't being run like a real business. And just to top it off, their aguas frescas are gross. Do yourself a favor and stick to bottled water or canned soda if you even bother going at all. I'm done giving this place a chance. Never again. read more

I can say the tacos were full!! I went to the one across the street and they had little meat more tortilla lol u get what u pay for! I love the carnita ones! And the aquas frescas is a top notch!! read more

Horrible management of time with lack of accountability. How can you expect to grow as a business when you can't keep up with what you're offering. read more

The food here is 10/10! the tacos taste just like TJ tacos! They have music playing and all the employees are super sweet. Not to mention the tortillas are made fresh right in front of you! Definitely coming back read more

Best taco at San Diego a 10 out of 10 the experience is great service great fresh drinks. Great it felt like I was TJ but in San Diego

Excellent tacos! If you don't want to cross the border to get delicious tacos, this is the place to go. Excellent service, delicious food and drinks and reasonably priced. Very attentive crew. Will return for sure. read more

Mal servicio para 3tacos tengo mas de 1 hora y son para llevar la gente sentada esperabdo sin su comida. Pregubte por mi orden de 3 tacos 1 hora casi de espera y la mesera me dijo estan 3 enfrente de ti que si me espero o cabcelo mi orden esa fue su respuesta despues de casi 1 hora y el lugar No esta a reventar read more

Went with my friends on a Friday evening after work and felt like I was back in Tijuana grabbing a bite after a crazy night out. Easily the best tacos in San Diego! I recommended their special spicy green sauce, it's to die for. read more

Best tacos here in chula vista i don't have to cross to tj anymore just for tacos, defiantly will be coming back and the aguas frescas are so good!! read more