Don't go here..... You'll get hooked. I ate 5 fish tacos…read moreand a marlin taco. I wanted to order more, but I couldn't. I wanted to just wait in the shade until I got hungry again, then order another 5. Hot, fresh... LIGHTLY battered... The pickled red onion slaw topping just sets it all off in a very particular kind of way. My son and I ordered 8 fish and 1 marlin... I wanted to come back the next day and do it again. It was the kind of experience where you want to go as much as possible before it gets too popular and they have to raise their prices. Three bucks American for a fish taco that beats pretty much every other spot I've been to that's charging five bucks and some change. Doña taking orders was made me feel welcomed and appreciated. My Spanish is mas o menos at best, so it can be a little intimidating placing an order. She was patient with me and let me practice my español and even complemented my efforts. I will definitely be back soon.

We came during brunch hours and it was empty, which was nice. I'm sure it gets busy during lunch…read more Got the aguachile mango, fish tacos, and spicy shrimp tacos. My favorite were the fish tacos and the shrimp. Everything was fresh and made to order. The spicy shrimp had a crisp taco shell, and was really spicy. I definitely want to try the garlic shrimp taco next time. I loved the freshness and acidity of the aguachile. Perfect for the summer weather. Definitely worth checking out. Great food and the owners are very kind.

Cute little Mexican restaurant in Ocean Beach. Amazing service, everybody's welcoming & food…read moreoutstanding! my Keka taco was so big and yummy refreshing & yummy Jamaica drink too So good, I can't wait to go back again! Thank you Chef Nelson, everyone at Chula Tacos! Gracias y Dios los bendiga a todos !

Flintstone-size taco, pure gasoline!!…read more Duuude. Chula Tacos absolutely sent it. I came in for the "world famous Keka" and this thing was a Flintstone-size street taco, like Fred himself would need two hands. Their signature oversized quesadilla on a fresh handmade corn tortilla, and you can taste the difference, brah. The al pastor trompo was spinning right there, glistening with that red marinade and crispy charred edges. They stacked it in there with melty cheese, cilantro, onions, and then buried the whole thing under a legit wave of guac. Every bite was pure gasoline. I was fully stoked from first bite to last. Shoutout to the crew too. Super friendly, good energy, and they even posed for a pic with me. Place was clean, colorful, papel picado everywhere, and the vibe was all good. If you're cruising San Diego and need a refuel after a session, paddle straight here. This one's going in the regular rotation for sure. -- Captain 619

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."

Amazing fish tacos! They have daily deals, and on Sunday it's one fish taco and a fish ceviche for…read more$13. I got two fish tacos but got to try the ceviche as well. The tacos are wonderfully battered without it being overwhelmingly breaded. The cabbages and tomatoes on top were very refreshing, but for a nice kick, they have a small salsa bar with grilled chili peppers available and those were delicious! They also offer free seafood consume, which taste great on the fish taco, as a tortilla chip dip, or just on its own to sip on (although a bit on the salty side). There was a canopy set up with too long tables to provide some shade while eating. They also have napkins and hand sanitizer available. Overall, a great spot for some fish tacos!

We came out for Taco Tuesday today for their fish taco special. It was pretty busy so we waited…read moreabout 15 minutes for our fresh battered fish on corn tortilla tacos. We were given a complimentary cup of tomato seafood broth to enJoy while we were waiting. Tasty! Service was fine. We took the tacos to go and they were indeed fresh, hot, and lightly battered. The fish was very flaky and enjoyable to eat. Each taco had chopped onion, cilantro & cabbage on it as well as white sauce. The tacos are fairly large, and honestly two tacos were fine for me, so M. enjoyed four tacos and was happy about that. They have a selection of sauces that are labeled. They were out of the habanero, but the green jalapeño one was tasty with just a bit of heat. If you are in the mission valley area, this is a good taco Tuesday deal. This is a food truck, so there are limited amenities. They do have a couple of tables under a canopy where you can stand and eat if you wish, otherwise, you can take your food to go. Kiko's is also known for their delicious ceviches as well as other taco options, so give them a try. Prices are reasonable! Gracias!

This taco truck was located in the parking lot of a furniture store. They had a set up of tables…read morewith benches and the truck even has a handwashing station if you want to eat there. Let me just say WOW!! The OG Fish Taco was amazing! They even just gave us free soup while we waited. I'm not sure what the soup was but it was sooo yummy and heartwarming. Such great customer service. We also ordered the mixed ceviche which was delicious. I ordered the garlic shrimp taco and while it was good, I preferred the fish taco. I'll definitely be coming back!

Kiko's is a fast-casual local gem for Mexican seafood, perfect for a pre- or post-shopping meal…read morenear Mission Valley! The woman working was so sweet and welcoming. We tried the OG fish taco, garlic grilled octopus, and the san felipe burrito (packed with scallops, smoked fish, and octopus). Everything was flavorful, but the garlic octopus taco had to be my favorite - double tortillas because it was that loaded and saucy! The OG fish taco was a little disappointing for us, since it was mostly breading and we found all the dishes on the salty side. Still, we had a great lunch and I'd give Kiko's another try!

This place is bomb! The other night we had a Mexican at a place in Ocean Beach and it was terrible…read moreand didn't satisfy our Mexican craving. We saw this truck just down the street from our hotel and decided to give it a try. Thank God, we did! The food was delicious! We had the Carne Asada fries, and we each had a Carne Asada taco. Both came with a lot of food, with a lot of flavor. And they make their own tortillas! So yummy! We will definitely be coming back here before we go back home, and probably every time we're back in San Diego. I definitely recommend!

Wow! This is what I'm talking about for local street tacos, happy hour prices of $2 each between…read more2pm & 6pm except Tuesdays!! Flavorful but not overpowering, perfect size to try each one without guilt. Sweetest little taco truck parked outside a Mobil Gas Station. Would've been a 5 star but they didn't give likes for any of the tacos & I was expecting cotija cheese, not shredded for the additional cost. The owners were lovely, would stop by again!

Dropped in quicky, realized they don't have any parking, it's the overpriced ACE parking $30 fee. I…read moreimmediately bolted out and found free parking a block away. The tacos were solid, Horchata as well, but the tiny $14 carne asada burrito was below average. I'd go back, but forget the slim burritos, stick to the Tacos.

Came here to try their tacos. We were in a hurry, but service was slow for two tacos…read more Great ambiance if you do plan to sit and eat. I've had better tacos at better prices.

I've been looking for Tacos de Canasta this side of the border with little luck, but I've found the…read morenext best thing with Tacos Al Vapor which are a little lighter, a little more simple. Instead of oils, sauces, plastic lined baskets they are simply steamed. El Rey's tacos are on the smaller side, compared to street tacos, but with less filling, not overloaded, open with sauces. These are simply made and presented. Semi closed little packets of corn torilla and meat opened up and with lettuce, salsa added I generally eat a half dozen as a snack. Again I still prefer the offerings of tacos de canasta like green sauces, moles, chicharrones, potatoes. These are a regional specialty that most people haven't seen or made before so when comparing it to other types these often don't get a fair shake. These are simple, flavorful little bites that taste a little like moist tamales eaten without a fork, not how when you eat it off a plate and a fork. They offer a few different fillings that are standard as well as some seasonal ones. Get their red sauce.

The chicharrón tacos are my fave, very friendly service. Simple, but really flavorful tacos.read more