Small taco shop off a main road, provides indoor seating (no a/c) and a couple outdoor tables. Small free parking lot is available. This taco shop does not serve beer/alcohol, bottled water/soda/etc. We did not see a salsa/condiments bar, everything is per request (no extra charge). Fish tacos only come battered so we ordered grilled shrimp tacos, adobada, carne asada and beef crunchy shell. They do offer taco Tuesday, smaller tacos that are very affordable. Full size tacos were closer to $6/ea. Our total bill was $36.48 for 4 regular size tacos and 3 taco Tuesday size tacos, no beverages. Total includes small tip. This is a fast casual style dining similar to Rubios. We like that the salsa is homemade and the proteins were good quality. They could have used more seasoning on the shrimp and beef tacos in our opinions. We interacted with two employees, a male and a female. One was very friendly, the other was average at best. Overall, decent spot if you're looking for a quick bite. read more

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"Taco Fiend did me right" I hear about this taco shop from IG/tik tok and found out it was right in my neighborhood so I had to check it out. I got the Tio Burrito with grilled shrimp, carne asada, and a Chile relleno along with some tacos. The burrito was AMAZING. Perfectly cooked shrimp with well seasoned carne asada. The grilled flavor matched perfectly with the chipotle mayo sauce, and the chile relleno gave it a good spice and rich texture. I even liked the rice in the burrito even though I'm usually a California-style guy. The tacos on the other hand were a little hit or miss. I think the best thing about this place is the flavor. The carne asada and carnitas are seasoned well but can be a bit dry at times. The tortillas are solid. Overall, I love the flavors from the burritos and tacos. The cook and quality of meat are decent and this place is great for taco tuesdays (1.98 /taco). Best bite: Tio Burrito read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Decided to give this place another try for Taco Tuesday..... It was a bit busier when we arrived today. However, we were able to grab a table right away. Staff has been friendly each time we've visited. Very much a family vibe at this location. What we ordered: * Carne Asada Chips * Mini Taco De Carnitas * Mini Taco De Adobada Tacos were very tasty. They have a Taco Tuesday special with the mini tacos at $1.95 each. Carne asada chips were $14.75. The tacos were amazing. Simply made with just onion & cilantro. The carne asada chips were mid for me. They came with beans (not my fave). What was a bit disappointing was that the meat was just warm & the shredded cheese wasn't even melted. Maybe it was just an off day because they were a little busier? Still great service though. read more

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Came for dinner a few weeks back, the parking lot is tiny, can be difficult to find a spot, and the restaurant is small as well, only 4-5 tables to sit at. I ordered carne asada fries, horchata, a mini quesadilla, and spicy carrots. The good: the mini quesadilla had good flavor, and both the red and green sauces were fantastic. I especially liked the spice blend in the red sauce. I also felt the prices were pretty good considering how much food you get! The ehhh: the horchata had a great creamy taste, but lacked any cinnamon flavor, I added some when I got home. The carne asada didn't have much flavor itself, which for the sake of fries didn't matter too much considering all the other toppings. Overall, I'd try something else from here if I was in the area, the staff were very friendly and it's nice to support a more local business. read more

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Came back to try them for there Taco Tuesday special . $1.95 mini tacos. Flavor and quality was amazing. We got Carnitas and Adobada. We also got there Carne Asada Chips. Presentation was amazing also liked that they put refried beans on as well. However the meat was cold tasted like it was cooked earlier in the day pulled out from the refrigerator and thrown on the grill for 30 seconds then put together. The chips were tasty. I would give it an overall 6.5 out of 10. Hopefully it was because they were busy. I truly hope to comeback and have a better experience. The burrito I had last time was hot and fresh. So again hopefully it was a one time mistake. That is why I gave 3 stars this experience. The service was great maybe I should have mentioned it right away. read more

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I first heard about Tita's taco shop on Taco Fiend's TikTok page and decided to give it a shot. I chose to get a Carne Asada chile relleno burrito. The taco fiend got a surf and turf chili relleno burrito with guacamole. There was a lot of Carne Asada in the burrito and the chile. Riano definitely changed up the flavors for me, but it seemed to be lacking something. Maybe it was the fact I didn't include guacamole. I definitely enjoyed the burrito but next time I come here, I will include the guacamole. Also, when I'm in the area and I stop by. I will definitely try out some of their other dishes. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Carne asada chile relleno burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I came here with my partner excited to try their Tio Taco Burrito Special since I love chile rellano, and it did not disappoint. When we came, we placed our order and our server was super kind. He gave us recommendations, and we followed through. Inside has some seating with lots of decor. We waited a few minutes before our burritos came with the horchata. We ate inside and the burritos were so flavorful. The meat was tender and every bite had a bit of everything. It is more of a dry than wet burrito, but the freshness and quality of the ingredients really stand out! read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Tita's is a small mom and pop shop that has one of my favorite bean and cheese burritos. The burrito is a generous amount for the price of $8. The tortilla is perfect crispy but soft. The cheese pull on the burrito is insane. They put quite a bit of cheese and in my opinion is perfect. I sometimes get the bean, rice and cheese burrito and the bean to rice proportion is perfect. You get beans and rice in every bite! The horchata is really flavorful. It seems as though they make authentic horchata because the rice flavoring is not possible with powder like most places. Definitely give this place a try if you're near by! Just a heads up seating can be very limited if you go around lunch hour. read more

The burritos were good. Not my favorite California burritos because they use potatoes instead of French fries. It also felt like it was missing some seasonings. The surf n turf burrito got great reviews I think the rice and beans? I'm not sure if there's beans in there but the rice was really good. The staff was nice but there limited seating in there. So if it's busy it gets uncomfortable. Not my favorite, but if you like shrimp and beef in your burritos this is a good one. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I love how small this shop is, there's very limited seating. On a busy day, the lobby will be pretty full, to where it floods outside. Recently this business has been booming due to tik tok reviews so please be patient with the workers there! And lastly, get the Tita Burrito, which has shrimp, carne and chile relleno. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

I came to this place. I seen it on what Kev eats. I had very high expectations first and foremost. It's a very small restaurant with a pretty in-depth menu. I ordered the surf and turf it wasn't bad. It was very filling very heavy and had a lot of flavor but I disagree with Kev in the sense that I have had better. It's a good burrito, but I don't know if I would come back to try it again it just wasn't a wow factor to me. I guess onto the next hunt. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Surf N Turf Burrito so much flavor very filling. - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Place has kids running around behind the counters with and in and out of the restaurant. Cashier gave lots of attitude and food was okay not great. Their Kids hitting other cars that are parked. The quesadillas have raw cheese not even melted and the carne asada tacos that were suppose to have guacamole are plain. No coming back. Don't recommend at all! read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Carne Asada Taco no guacamole - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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So I had been meaning to come here for quite sometime now and today was the day. I ordered the Taco Fiend Burrito (Tio Taco) as seen on TikTok and I must say it was absolutely delicious. The taco shop was very clean and customer service was on point. Definitely coming back to try some other items on the menu. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - The Taco Fiend burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Telling others about Tita's Taco Shop, their service was great and friendly. Although I did not see "Tamales" on the menu. Know that the tamales are advertised on the window and are available. (HINT)- Tita's tamales are highly recommend. What else was noticeable was "Tita's peanut sauce", OMG!!! if you like spice or spicy check out their peanut sauce, it is a very complex sauce that includes peanuts. To me the flavors were so new and incredible. I'm pretty sure this sauce alone will, and can enhance the already flavorful food of Tita's Taco Shop. This goes for their tamales, tortas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, combinations, alternative meals, or soups. Check out Tita's Taco Shop for yourself. read more

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Everything here is delicious and fresh. The service is awesome too. Everyone is friendly and they work fast. We cheated on our old usual taco spot and now we've never turned back. read more

Their burrito that has Chile relleno shrimp and carne asada with chipotle sauce and guacamole is the bomb everyone should try it!

Service was good but food was disappointing. Surf and turf was bland and over filled with rice, not at all what I was expecting. The Texano Burrito was missing the pico, fries were somewhat stale. Fish taco did not have chipotle sauce and small thin strip of fish. Not sure we will be returning. Spent total of $60.34, I honestly do not believe it was worth it. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Texano Burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

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i personally liked the quesadilla more than the tacos and preferred the carne asada over the adobada but both were great options. loved the salsas they had too. there's limited parking in the plaza but street parking nearby too read more

Tita's Taco Shop - carne asada quesadilla and adobada tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Picked up food for take away and didn't take any pictures unfortunately. The food was really good and the portions were all pretty big. We ordered the Tio taco burrito special, rolled tacos, bean and cheese burrito, asada burrito, and a veggie burrito. There was only 5 of us eating but all this would have fed 8 people. The stand out was the Tio taco burrito special. Everything else was really good and this is our go to spot now when we are in town. Even though it was take away the service was great and everyone there was friendly and helpful when asking for suggestions. read more

Love, love, loved Tita's! I often wake up inspired to eat a bit more recklessly and to try someplace new on a Saturday or Sunday morning. This inspiration struck me a few weekends ago and it served as a perfect opportunity to try Tita's, a place that's been on my radar for years. Upon walking in I feel like I was likely the first customer of the day as I was there just a few minutes after their posted hours. This is totally cool with me and my order was exactly what I was looking for. Sure, a lot of food for one person but the fact that I ate all of it should be a good indicator that it was delicious. I ordered the sausage breakfast burrito and also chicken rolled tacos... yes, for breakfast. The burrito came out steaming hot and was walked to my table by who I think is Tita. She also took my order so I'm almost positive it was her. Well, this burrito was cut in half and presented perfectly on the plate, almost as if it was showing off its beauty. It's the little things, you know? Well, this burrito was legit! I alternated with the green and red sauces and also would dive into the rolled tacos in between every few bites. Yep, you guessed it, even the rolled tacos were presented nicely on a plate and were so tasty, topped with the perfect amount of fixin's. The price tag was about $25 after tip but that really does feel like the going rate these days. Hell, you pay that much for bad Mexican food making Tita's even better knowing that you get high quality food at the going rate in SD. read more

Service was good, food was good, not great, kinda dry. Expensive for the price, and portion size. I had green Chile, they put it in a cardboard container, it leaked onto my seat, and need a car detail. They said they had no restrooms. Do not sit back on the seats, it pulls a few hairs off. No parking. Overall didn't love the experince. read more

Hands down the best burrito i've had!!! saw the video and had to drive down two hours to try this out. absolutely delicious, hella flavors and the sauces omg!!! Glad they busy now, they deserve it! read more

Tita's Taco Shop - TIO TACO BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Would have love to give it a five star. Mostly because hard working women probably co owners. Thirty minutes for one dozen rolled tacos , not good . 1st order prepared wrong. Then found out that lettuce and tomatoes are extra. Twenty dollars cheese and guacamole only. Guacamole was extra. I realize cost is rising but please inform what your getting. Majority of taco shops add lettuce and Pico de gallo. Must add these rolled tacos were well made and had a good taste. Just not prepared to my expectations. Just cringe on what it would have cost me ,if they did add lettuce and tomato $25.00 ? $28.00 ? For rolled tacos !! oh my. read more

Overpriced. Ordered four tacos and a sprite, $24. Carne asada was tasty, adobada super plain. Was told it would be 20 minutes, there were only 6-8 people in the restaurant. The trash was overflowing and there was no place to put plates back when done. Disappointed. read more

Food was okay, and not worth the 1 hour wait! We were advised it would take 30 minutes. We agreed, patiently waited as we watched a minimum of 20 customers that came in after us come and go. We ordered 4 burritos, and it didn't take long to realize they prioritize single item and mobile orders over larger ones. Sorry Tita - I like to support small businesses, but you need to find a better way to manage the business. My family will not return. read more

¡El Tio Burrito está bien delicioso! 10/10. Honestamente si regresaría. The Tío Burrito is really delicious! 10/10. Honestly, I would return! read more

Wow what a beautiful taco shop! If you want a classic home cooked tasting breakfast burrito on a beautiful morning, this is a place to go. The food tastes so fresh and simple and amazing!!! The service is wonderful and the prices are great. They also have a vegetarian side of the menu which is awesome! I also love how they wrap a burrito to go in aluminum foil so if you take it home you know its gonna still be hot n ready. Truly lovely Certified bussin' Especially the chorizo breakfast burrito. read more

The tacos are so good the meat is juicy would recommend the meat is good it tastes really good

I'm surprised to say that the food here is actually so good! I pass by this place all the time and decided to try something simple for lunch. I ordered 3 rolled tacos with everything and salsa verde. They served it with a generous amount of guacamole, crema, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. The toppings were very fresh and the shell of the rolled taco was super crunchy! I also like the ambiance and quick service. If you dine in they bring your food to your table and tend to you well while you eat. The ambiance inside the cafe is pretty close to a trendy coffee shop which I find super cute. I would come back! This taco is more pricy than others in National City and Chula Vista but the quality matches the price. read more

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Got the surf n turf burrito today. We've been all over SD trying all different places. This one is definitely one of my top 5 now for sure. Both salsas are fire! Will definitely be going back for more! read more

I ordered the Tio Burrito. It was a very tasty burrito but for $15 I would expect a little more. The burrito was definitely lacking carne! It was $13.50 in the Taco Fiend video and now $15. read more

Tita's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was okay. Service was bad. I repeated my order 3 time and still got the wrong food. :(

Great quick and convenient stop to satisfy your cravings for Mexican food! Especially after school. My G-daughters love it. OG ordered a birria taco, a carnitas taco and a fish taco. She was hungry! The fries were loved by her lil' cousin June June. And we all love the Jamaica. The table out front is perfect to sit and enjoy our food. The staff is friendly and helpful. Even the security camera talks to you! My 5yo G-daughter was surprised to find this out! Thanks Tita! read more

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It's always a pleasure coming to Tita's. Everytime I come here I love to try new items on the menu. Me and my wife got the got Birria tacos and shrimp taco.the Birria tacos were so cheesy and good. The shrimp tacos were grilled and the chipotle mayo gives it a nice kick. We shared our surf and turf fries which hit the spot, it was my favorite item on the menu. So delicious so good!! I took a southwestern bowl to go for work the next day. It was still yummy when I ate it! Definitely coming back here ! read more

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Love Tita's! By far my favorite taco shop in the area. Food is always fresh and delicious. I usually get the pollo asado burrito or something for breakfast. Highly recommend! read more

Service is great and rolled tacos are delicious. Perfect place to get food to go and eat at home.

Good food I would go again. I had the chilie relleno and shrimp burrito. I was very impressed Wife had shrimp tacos and son-in-law had the birra tacos. Food was. Very good and staff were nice read more

Fire !!!! The service is super amazing. Just came with my family we got the chile relleno burrito and it's soooo good !!! I got carne asada burrito with rice and the meat had SO much flavor it's amazing! The horchata is gassssss!!! Hands down best taco we have ever been too !! Price is perfect for family the flavor and vibe it feels like home ! Amazing read more

The service is amazing food is even better I got the Cali first the meat is seasoned to perfection it's does come with actual potato's which is a different but still fire flavor they do have fries and will swap them. read more

I ordered a texano and a carne asada taco with no oico . Texano was suppose to have chicken fries cheese and sour cream it came with chicken and nothing else the taco came with carne asada no guacamole waited 25 minutes for the order to be wrong. Won't be returning read more