first time ordering here (always looking to try breakfast burritos from different places) and…read moreWOW!!!! i ordered a steak and bacon breakfast burrito and it was 10/10, it was so delicious and it had hashbrowns which added good texture! my partner got another hashbrown and we requested dairy free and they did it perfectly :) i also always care about the salsas and their red and green salsas were GOOD! everything was so good and the service was great and friendly, will definitely be ordering here again!!

I just moved in the area and wanted some quick Mexican food !…read more Carne Asada Fries - 4/5 - Meat was very flavorful and tasty. Fries were golden and crispy. Guacamole & pico was fresh ! Their salsa verde was not the best, wish it was a bit better. The diced tomatoes is different, feels more refreshing with the combination of everything else. The shop is really small, maybe like 4 people can eat inside. The service was exceptional. Solid Mexican spot in El Cajon Area. Will be trying more from the menu soon !

The place is great , the staff (Romario and Israel) are top notch employees , and the food is…read moreamazing ! Tacos de birria and consomé are so good here , my girlfriend had Tacos de nopal and she loved them as well, fast service , great food , clean environment , great self made horchata and Jamaica , no complains about this place , 10/10 and I'm going back for some adobada ! (They were sold out when I got there)

We try to visit Tacos El Gallo at least once a month, and more often whenever we can! Their food is…read moreabsolutely worth the drive to El Cajon. Our favorites are the New York steak/asada and adobada. My husband is a huge fan of the tripa tacos. The tacos have generous portions, everything tastes fresh, and the prices are really reasonable for the quality. Their beans deserve a mention of their own, I always order a side because they're that good! There is a large fridge with a large variety of drink options and a bathroom onsite. The food is super tasty and Israel is super welcoming, we are always happy to be back.

El Culichi is one of those little restaurants you can easily miss, especially because it's…read moresurrounded by industrial buildings and honestly, it's a little easy to get lost trying to find it. We were in the area because of my car windshield, and I spotted this place and had to make a stop. We had already had breakfast before leaving home, so we weren't really hungry per se, but that didn't stop us from trying a few things. We ordered some quesabirria, asientos (the delicious crispy residue from the bottom of the pan when they make chicharrón), and a cabeza taco. Everything was delicious! Agua fresca Jamaica (hibiscus) y cebada (we haven't found cebada in another Mexican restaurant). It's a little restaurant with A LOT of flavor. Honestly, it felt like a little taste of home right here in San Diego. Wendy was our waitress and she was really helpful, Thank you very much. We definitely be back later with more time and a much bigger appetite!

We were looking for a good Mexican spot while in El Cajon, and El Culichi looked…read moretempting--particularly as they have Sinaloan style chilorio on the menu. Chilorio is slow-simmered pork, shredded, fried in lard, and simmered in a sauce of chilis and spices. I've not found this dish anywhere north of the border and couldn't wait. I wasn't dissapointed. The chilorio was savory with deep flavors of chilis and spices. It's available as an omlette, but also as a side on its own, served in pan with a warm stack of very good corn or flour tortillas (or a mix of the two). In addition, we tried their birria de chivo (goat stew), also made in the Sinaloan tradition, with different chilis than the original Jalisco version and very cumin/cinnamon forward. Totally delicious. And totally affordable, at inexpensive-moderate menu pricing. The spot is charming, welcoming on the outside, tidy and clean on the inside, and run by a friendly family--who are happy to educate guests on their very special menu. I'd consider this a destination restaurant. Worth the trip from anywhere in San Diego County.

The Poblano Burrito is honestly one of the best burrito I've had in San Diego. I literally drove…read morefrom LA just to eat this delicious burrito. It has such amazing flavors, and honestly so huge. I love it :) I highly recommend it.

Delicious Burrito. Great Salsa Bar. Fast and Friendly Service. Will be back!…read moreExcellente!

My family and I love this place!!!! We live in Lemon Grove, but it's Always worth the drive! The…read morefood, the service and the atmosphere are Great! I Highly recommend it!

Close before their closing time. Light says they are open. Snooty chick says they are closed. Turn…read moreoff the light and lock the door. Maybe don't be so rude.

The International tamales were the best I've had. Very good size portions of meat inside. Also, the…read morecustomer service was very friendly. I will definitely be returning!

Best tamales in all of El Cajon and San Diego County! Highly recommend checking them out! We got…read morethe salsa verde chicken (green salsa), pineapple, beef with red salsa, and some rice puddings. Emilio was super helpful and friendly, I'll definitely be coming back here when I have my tamale cravings! Tip: when you take them home microwave them in the corn husk to keep them moist

Great and fast service, they had the vibes jamming. Let me just say, I left noting in the bowl…read more Honest review 9.2/10... it would be a 10 if they only had a huge sign, this spot is so hidden and you will miss it if you're driving by.

This menudo is so good! The service was good the place is clean my go to spot for menudo fore sure.read more

Great food 1 of the Best in Santee…read more Our santee Handel's ice cream staff eats their all the time .

This place saved me when I first move to Santee. I probably lived out of this restaurant where the…read morefirst month since I was moving in and didn't have much time to set up the house or cook. It is a local hidden gem. As Mexican. This is probably the closest to authentic Mexican food. They do not skimp on food. The burritos are probably 5 pounds. Probably exaggerating but they're humongous and the Price point is good. The salsas can be a little spicier, but that's a unique factor. The bathrooms are always clean. That's a key point.

Tavo's has recently taken over "Pinchas Tortas." They offer as their namesake goes a variety of…read moretacos and beers, but also mix of Mexican fair such as tortas, quesadillas, burritos, rolled tacos, combination plates, and breakfast! For my fist visit, I had a trio of taco de adobada or marinated pork and a side of rice. The tacos were good, and I appreciated the fact that they included guacamole, and also came with chopped white onion and cilantro. The pork meat was tasty but could of been a little more tender. Also, I would suggest they put on a finer chop to the white onions so that one does not get a strong sense of onions. They put a very good amount of meat and guacamole which is always a very good thing. The rice was very good. It offered that good Mexican rice flavor and a loose consistency. They offer a salsa bar, but with only two salsas at the moment. I hoping they add that ever so delicious avocado salsa soon! Service was friendly and welcoming.

Good food, great Mexican flavor, the service good and the ambience in the place good too because…read morethey have spacious tables with chair with tv for have a moment of relax eating.

The burritos are humongous. And in this economy, I can use that for two meals. Food is really good…read more Sal says have a lot of flavor and they even have a chili oil which is divine. All of the Mexican waters are made in house. The stuff is really nice. The one thing that I love about this place is at the meet is nicely clean. It doesn't have a lot of fat rendering. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but at this point, they know my name. It's great. Customer service or I just go too much‍

We came here yesterday because of all the 4.5-star Yelp reviews, and I can honestly say they were…read moreabsolutely deserved. This place completely lived up to the hype! The birria was incredibly delicious--full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The restaurant was clean, the service was outstanding, and Jose made our experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely took great care of us. We enjoyed it so much that we're actually coming back again today! If you're looking for amazing birria and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Mr. Birria. We'll definitely be back again and again!