If you're looking for authentic tacos in Tijuana, this taco spot is an absolute must visit…read more The asada, pastor, and everything is packed with flavor. What really sets this place apart is the outstanding customer service, the staff is welcoming, attentive, and treats every customer really nicely. The atmosphere is lively & outdoorsy, the prices are great, and the entire experience feels genuinely local and memorable. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, this taco stand delivers incredible food that will keep you coming back for more. It's cash only btw.

This was our very first stop after crossing the border into Mexico, and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype. It came highly recommended by both locals and fellow food lovers, and after seeing the incredible reviews, we knew we had to experience it for ourselves. We ordered a little bit of everything: tacos de tripa, tacos al pastor, tacos de asada, and an asada quesadilla. Every single item was packed with flavor and tasted incredibly fresh. The tripas were perfectly crispy without being greasy, the al pastor was juicy, well-seasoned, and had that classic balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, and the asada was tender with a delicious char-grilled flavor. The asada quesadilla was generously filled with meat and gooey melted cheese, making it the perfect complement to the tacos. One thing I really appreciated was how convenient the ordering process is. They have a drive-through style setup where you simply pull up and park in front of the restaurant. An employee comes directly to your car to take your order, and once your food is ready, they bring it right out to you. It's such an easy and efficient experience, especially if you're eager to grab amazing food and get back on the road. It's easy to see why this place has earned such a stellar reputation. Between the authentic flavors, generous portions, friendly service, and convenient setup, this was the perfect way to kick off our trip into Mexico. I'll definitely be making this a tradition every time I cross the border.

Love the tacos here! My sister introduced us to this place a while back and it's one of my favorite…read moretaco spots. The carne asada tacos are generously filled with guacamole and the carne asada itself is seasoned so well that it's bursting in flavor. My favorite, though, is the adobada. They even use their own type of sauce that just adds to the flavor of the meat. I recently tried their tripas and I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty they are. They had a good balance of tenderness with those perfectly crunchy bites mixed in. My husband always asks for everything on his tacos but I typically request my salsa on the side so that I can control how much I put on mine. The service is quick, the place is always clean and you really can't beat the price of each taco. It is truly one of my favorite taco shops.

Took my first day trip to Mexico and omg I was soooo excited for the food . I can't wait to come…read moreback because this will be the first place I go to. The energy was really good at the restaurant and the pricing for the food was even better.You could tell everything is freshly made.

These hit the spot and for late night. Highly recommend and was worth the price. I'd come here…read moreagain and again and the onions they grill . It was quick too.

Vintage Tijuana spot here! Las Ahumaderas has for decades been one of the better (top 3-5, arguably…read more#1) spots in TJ for tacos - highly recommended by tourists and locals alike. Las Ahumaderas is a collection of 5-6 taquerias on one side street off Blvd. Agua Caliente, one of the main thoroughfares in TJ. The taquerias offer very solid, relatively cheap tacos and tend to stay open until super late at night (often until 4 am). Las Ahumaderas is famously nicknamed "Taco Alley" and gained some international recognition after being featured one of Anthony Bourdain's travel and food shows. I've been several times but last stopped by Las Ahumaderas in September. The most popular spot there (and my personal favorite) is Las Tres Salsas - would highly recommend checking out that taqueria first if you've never been. The most highly regarded tacos here are the adobada (pork) tacos (my personal favorite as well). Ordered two adobada tacos, one suadero (cow belly) taco, and a Sprite. The nice thing about the food and drink at Ahumaderas is that a lot of the basic items are priced the same - each taco and the sprite were 45 pesos (around $2.50 USD) each. The tacos were all well-portioned, tasty, and filling (as usual). One thing a lot of tourists don't know is Las Tres Salsas has two levels, with the second level sometimes having a decent, relaxing view and atmosphere depending on the time of day. So I ordered and ate on the second floor (ordered from the server for that floor). Cash (dollars or pesos) are by far the most common method of payment but credit cards are also accepted at Las Tres Salsas and I think the other taquerias at Ahumaderas as well. If you don't speak Spanish there's usually someone at the register who speaks enough English to get by though the server I had that afternoon happened to speak very good English. Right after Las Tres Salsas I went to Tacos El Paisano, one of the other taquerias in the establishment. Ordered 1 asada (steak) taco, 1 cabeza (cow's head) taco, and a Fresca soda. Like Las Tres Salsas, all of the items were 45 pesos each. The tacos here were also good, though not as good as Las Tres Salsas; both of the tacos fell apart a bit due to being slightly soggy (though again they were good). I'm a picky eater but there are a wide variety of tacos, quesadillas, and other items to try between the handful of taquerias at Ahumaderas. Las Ahumaderas is about a 13-15 minute walk down Agua Caliente from Telefonica Gastro Park, another excellent foodie location in TJ. Must visit if you've never been before!

Conchita Pibil chilaquiles were delicious, service was amazing…read more Will visit again next time I'm in tj

I found this gem on Yelp and was so excited to try it. It did not disappoint! The decor is super…read morecute, very colorful, and picture perfect. Everyone here was amazing. Memo helped us out, and he was so helpful, funny, and kind. I ordered the Desayuno La Señora with chipotle sauce (which they kindly accommodated), and it was incredible. I enjoyed every bite! The steak was tender, the sauce was rich and full of flavor, and even the sides were delicious. I paired it with a café de olla...so good! My fiancé ordered the molletes con chorizo and chicharrón en salsa verde... WOW. Everything tasted homemade with great flavor. I will definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be coming back!

Great sea food tacos a little pricey now since prices have changed but worth the price and…read moreservice.

The food is tasty. Service was good. They took our orders and we received food in a timely manner…read more They brought our extra sides when we asked. I also got a mineral water with lemon, which was tart. Parking is ok. We parked on the street walking distance. I liked the open atmosphere.

Quite good for a spot in the mall. But this is San Diego after all. They have cabeza and lengua as…read morewell. I ordered two cabeza and two suadero tacos. The cabeza was delicious as always. I thought the savoriness of the suadero could've been better. I would've asked for salsa or hot sauce, but they already had an ideal amount of salsa in the taco. They also came with a large amount of onions and cilantro in them. Someone else might complain, but I can eat cilantro as a snack. I did find the huge radish chunks to be slightly off putting. Could've at least cut them into flatter slices.

Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience with the customer service from the waiter who…read moreserved us. He is stocky/muscular in build, has a beard, glasses, and wore a baseball cap. Everything started off well when we arrived. He even asked if we were first-time customers, which we were. My family and I were there celebrating my wife's birthday, and overall, we enjoyed the food. Our bill came out to around $113. The tacos are on the smaller side and cost almost $5 each, while the small flower quesadillas around $10, so it is definitely on the more expensive side, but we thought the food was pretty good even though he also brought my wife's tacos with salsa after she had ordered them without. We chose to not even bother mentioning it. The issue happened when I was paying. I chose to only leave a $2 tip because I was already spending over $100 and was on a very tight budget especially due to how much the bill was. The waiter specifically pointed out that I was only leaving a $2 tip. I confirmed that I was, and he then asked if there was any issue with the service or food which I felt was clearly an attempt to find out why I wasn't leaving more. I told him everything was good and finished paying as he sort of just looked at me. I said thank you, and walked outside towards the inside of the mall. Seconds later I noticed him speaking to the female cashier about the tip with the card reader still in hand. What he said caused her to smile and look out to my direction but then quickly looked away when she realized I had noticed. I want to be clear that I have no issue with the cashier and am not blaming her for anything. She was professional. I only mention that to explain how it was obvious that he was making fun of the tip so my only concern is with the waiter and how he handled the situation. In my opinion, it was very unprofessional and uncomfortable to question a first-time customer about the amount they CHOSE to tip. A tip is voluntary, and you never know what someone's financial situation is. He had no way of knowing whether I was dealing with bills, a tight budget, or simply choosing what I could afford today. Customers should not feel embarrassed or pressured about the amount they VOLUNTARILY choose to leave. I understand that servers work hard and sometimes rely heavily on tips, and sometimes I am able to tip restaurants $10-$20. However, sometimes people simply cannot afford to leave a large tip or any at all especially with today's prices and economy. That shouldn't mean they should feel uncomfortable going out to eat with their family or celebrating a special occasion If they sometimes only have enough for the food itself. In those circumstances should customers not celebrate anything at all and not create memories on family birthdays etc Just because the waiter will question the tip? lol of course not, highly unprofessional on his behalf. I had actually been looking for a San Diego taco spot that comes as close to the tacos in Tijuana as possible, and I initially thought I had found a place that my family and I could regularly return to. One of my coworker's recommended this taco shop to me yesterday. I work in corrections and also serve in the military so honestly I was actually already planning on coming back in the future with some of my buddies being that I haven't been convinced with some of the other taco shops in the area. Unfortunately, the interaction with this waiter completely changed my impression of the restaurant, and we will not be returning. I hope the owner or management see this review and addresses the situation with the employee. The food was good regardless of the prices, but good food does not make up for making a customer feel uncomfortable or embarrassed over a tip. I chose to share my experience here rather than feel pressured to explain my personal finances to a waiter. No one should. It's not his business. I hope management takes this as an opportunity to remind staff that customers should never be questioned or made to feel uncomfortable about the amount they choose to tip. The establishment would have most likely gained many more customers just from my behalf but it is what it is. I just ask that the manager's or owner speak to the waiter to explain what "you would think" would be common sense in customer service. Hope to hear from the owner (Robe, K) soon. También hablo español. Mándame mensaje porfa.

My usual taco spot in TJ was closed .... But out of struggle comes reward. I spotted this spot and…read moretook the chance. It's not much to look at, but I was super pleased with the tacos. It is worth the stop!

Food has always been amazing, as well as the workers attitudes towards the people! Pero tengo una…read morepregunta, como se llama el que normalmente asa la carne asada!?!?

There are tacos I love, and then there are these tacos…read more I am convinced that this is the finest food in the world. When ordering my tacos on Monday, I told this to the men assembling our sixteen perrones and they asked me to 'get out more'. That man is wrong. These are the best tacos (translation = best food ever). Simple strategy: make carne asada tacos with beans and guacamole.

We just got back home from our mini road trip to Rosarito, and we can't stop thinking about this…read moreamazing taco spot! Everything was perfect--the flavorful meat, the delicious red salsa, and the melted cheese. Every bite was incredible. The customer service was just as impressive. The guys at the taco bar were friendly, welcoming, and worked quickly, and the lady clearing the tables was so attentive and kind. Walking distance from our hotel. Wow. This place is a 10/10! We can't wait to come back on our next trip. If you're in Rosarito, this spot is a must-try. Highly recommended!

Huge and delicious tacos! It's super unique because the kitchen is outside like a pop-up taco place…read morebut they have a restaurant where you sit and eat with lots of limes, salsas, and radishes! That guac hits hard!!! We got the tripa, chorizo, and asada. The tripa was good and tasted toasted and the chorizo was so meaty! Service was fast and the server was super sweet! On the pricey side but it is so good 20/10!!

A bit of waiting line but so worth it! Customer service was great, but the best part is the food!!!…read more They have tacos, quesadillas, burritos, malas and vampiros !!!

The best of the best! No other birria compares…read more.. I truly have nothing more to say than to go and try it yourself. Also recommend their aguas frescas :) the milk based coconut drink with pecans is amazing.

Wow, wow, wow. I ordered a flour birria taco and a corn taco. The fried corn shell taco w cheese…read morewas fire ! Birria was delicious and the crunchy corn taco was a perfect combination. The flour was also very good but corn is better so stick w maiz. Park at the Mercado and walk across the street.