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 !

This place is incredible. At this point Ive tried their tacos de Asada, carnitas, birria, al…read morepastor and consume. I would be willing to drive down from north park every day of the week for this place. I've tried almost 100 taco shops in San diego and this is the best. I promise.

First time try this place place and probably last…read morelast We ordered Adovada burrito and 2 carne asada burritos paid $56 Very little meat with a lot of beans and LETTUCE ( that's right they put beans and lettuce in burritos

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!

i genuinely love place, my whole family loves the food and the cashier that's usually there is very…read morehelpful and kind. it's close to home and very convenient. personally i'm a big fan of the carne asada fries are sooo good and their el pastor is literally the best out of all the places i go to and they never disappoint

Solid Cochinita and carne asada tacos. Depending on who is cooking, the carne asada is either done…read morejust right or super crispy (I prefer crispy)! Their salsa verde is tasty but the other salsas are forgettable (sorry!!)

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

Went golfing at Carlton Oaks and found this place nearby. Lots of people ordering food inside and…read moreat the drive-thru. Mexican restaurant run by non-Mexicans with tasty and generous amounts of Mexican food. We shared the nachos carne asada with half no cheese because of my dairy free son. Lotso food and tasty meat. Chips stayed crunchy all the way to the bottom. Also had the machaca burrito and taquitos. Yummy. Great service. Friendly and very accommodating! Plenty of inside table seating. Glad they have a self-serve soda fountain. Next time we're in Santee, we'll be back.

The name is what grabbed my attention to want to a Breakfast Burrito since we were in the area…read more I got a Bacon Breakfast Burrito and it was a great size for a burrito. Evenly portion with the egg, cheese, potato and bacon. The main reason why I can't give this place five stars is because the lack of flavor or seasoning. It was tasteless. I thought the salsa would help with the flavor, but even the salsa was on the bland side. I had really high hopes for this Mexican Shop, but maybe it was just this day for the lack of flavor. Other than that, the service was excellent. They had a long time of cars so I would assume the other items on the menu must be tasty. We ordered through the drive through so we didn't go inside to check it out, but we did like the double menus outside. One to look over what you want to get and the other to order at.

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.

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!

Wow, I cannot believe how much this place has improved since the last time I was here. The…read morecustomer service is outstanding. The two young ladies running the counter are friendly , helpful and hard working. The Birria is tender , well seasoned and a fair price. I also really enjoyed the consommé. Such a great flavor and not too spicy. Their salsa bar is one of a kind . Filled with three salsa options, limes, radishes, and jalapeños. I really enjoy their salsas . I really like that in addition to their many Birria options they also have fish and carne asada dishes in case you are craving something else . The dining room is really cute and very clean. This was a very easy five star review to write.