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    Tapioca Express

    3.2 (394 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Crispy Popcorn Chicken (bag was served half full, I didn't even eat a piece yet)
    Mai H.

    Placed a mobile order for pick up earlier this afternoon. I ordered 3 drinks and a crispy chicken snack. When I arrived, the cashier (young girl) stated that she refunded me for the chicken because of a fire or something in the kitchen. I had specified via mobile order that I wanted my order cancelled if they didn't have the chicken. She then proceeded to tell me that the kitchen or fire had been fixed and the chicken would be ready in a couple minutes, but she'd have to re-charge me. Ok. Sure. So she rung me up for the chicken. When I left the store and got back on the road, I reached for a piece of chicken. I had to reach pretty far down and upon looking into the bag, the bag of chicken was HALF FULL!! SEE PHOTOS (I hadn't even had 1 piece of chicken when the photos were taken) I was so frustrated. Are you serious? $8.49 for a bag of chicken that was HALF FULL?!?! I called the shop and complained to the cashier that the bag was half full. She stated, with an attitude, that it was 7 oz and she weighed it and some pieces are bigger than others. BUT ALL THE PIECES WERE SMALL! At the end she didn't even apologize or offer to correct it. I'm a frequent customer of the Tap Ex's in SD, and every time I order the crispy chi me snack, I always receive my orders with a bag full of chicken; not a bag HALF FULL. This is my first and last visit ever at this location. THIS LOCATION SUCKS. SERVICE ALSO SUCKS. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

    Alex D.

    Accessibility: there are a few disabled parking spots across from the entrance of this building and there are two ramps to get onto the sidewalk. The doors to enter are pull doors. There are no places to sit outside but there are short tables with moveable chairs inside. Masks: required as of 2-6-2022. All the staff and customers were wearing masks. Experience: this place is a little hidden but it's great! I ordered a peach green tea with aloe and it was very good. It was a stronger flavor than I expected but still good! My friend also loved her drink with boba in it. The employees were all super nice and welcoming!

    not gonna lie this drink was so gooood but that one lady whos was like ohhh we don't have boba, bruh how do yall run out of boba when your literally a boba place like that actually made me so upset but the drink was too good to just not get anything so im upset.

    Thai Milk Tea
    Megan M.

    We waited for 20 minutes to even order with only two people in line ahead of us. We ordered 4 drinks and waited another 15 minutes for one blended drink and 3 milk teas. The staff was unfriendly and missed that we had 3 milk teas and only made one. They quickly made all doordash orders ahead of customers in the store. The boba is consistently fine and they're open late so that's what two stars are for.

    Anne L.

    Open during COVID-19. After being quarantined for a week, my craving for bubble tea drastically increased! I stopped by Tapioca express to fix that and I was not let down. Of course the dining area was closed, but there were a few customers waiting on drinks. I got the combination yogurt frost with boba and it's so delicious! Very sweet, slightly tangy, and perfectly chewy boba. I also got a Thai milk tea with boba for my boyfriend to go. Quality boba and excellent customer service. I'd very much recommend this place.

    Mel, is a prime example of a hard working individual at Tapx Oside
    Briana T.

    I go to school in San Francisco so I'm very aware of good quality boba and overall anything to do with milk teas, tea, snowballs, and juices. I even worked at boba shop during my third year in college and it was the best experience. For those that live in Oceanside, we all know that there aren't that many options to get good boba. You kind of have to take a chance on a place. And being someone who knows quality boba and has a history of customer service for 7 years going to this Tapioca express is the BEST and ONLY option for both. This shop isn't like any average ones, all the workers are in highschool and college. They are SO hardworking and considerate of the customers. They work together as a team and try their best to handle so many customers. During the climax of the pandemic in 2020, this was the only store in the plaza open until 10PM. Hearing the passion of these student workers inspired me to write this review because the reviews on here don't reflect the establishment. People please be considerate and remember workers are HUMAN. I added a photo of a worker there instead of a drink to remind y'all of that. Her name is Mel and she deserves recognition for her hard work. This is the BEST tapioca express in San Diego, because it has real genuine people. I encourage you all to go and try it for yourself, be your own judge

    Shane W.

    I can sum this place up with DE-LISH-US! Ohhhhh how I have missed a good Boba Tea but my search is over!!! I followed the rainbow and at the end was Tapioca Express. As soon as I entered I knew it was love at first sight! They had me at Milk Tea! This place has a great selection of legit from Thailand teas! Well maybe not straight from Thailand butttt their selection is bomb! I had the pudding milk tea with boba. First time trying the pudding and I'm glad I did. The pudding is actually custard and it is GOOD. This will be my new spot when I'm having my boba withdrawals, which will be on the reg. If you want to step up your Thai Tea game, enter Tapioca Express! You will get Thai Tea street credit PHO-SHOW!

    Yogurt Combination Yogurt Frost
    In-Sun C.

    Honestly, it's a hit or miss sometimes :/ Came today with my boyfriend at around 4:15-4:30 and it literally looks like they just threw our drinks into the cup and didn't even add the kiwi, mango, strawberry on top for our combination :,( When we came last time our yogurt combination looked just like how it did in the reviews with it filled with the fruits on top but idk what happened to ours this time.

    NOT EVEN HALF WAY FULL FOR $7!!! What a rip off!  Fix it tap Ex!

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    Love the chai vanilla milk tea with boba such a great flavor! Highly recommend, I love this flavor so much I wish the drink was endless lol

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    10 months ago

    This would be the second time I have been to this place and they are all out of tofu. I suggest calling before wasting your gas.

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    Constant good service and good drinks. And the vibe is always just really good. Pricing is also very good compared to other places.

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