This was some good Mexican food at a great value. Had a California burrito packed with meat and cheese. It was also a really good price. Salsa bar is spot on too. I would highly recommend this spot. It's smaller kind of a hole in the wall but great food! read more

Bfast burrito was yummy but so damn greasy not sure what that's from but kinda hard to enjoy when grease is dripping out every bite. Green salsa 7/10 read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

So, I had the surf and turf burrito because a friend was telling me how great it was! So that's what I ordered! The lady at the counter was friendly and had a beautiful smile. I forgot to catch her name! Parking lot sucks. Its tiny. The burrito was huge! Came with shrimp, carne Asada, rice, and a Chipotle sauce. DELICIOUS! the sauce had i nice kick! I also topped it off with the orange salsa and the thinker green one at the salsa bar. Gave it even more of a kick! I like spicy The burrito was 20 bucks after tax. Reasonable for a surf and turf i think. I'll most definitely order that again! read more

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The size of my California burrito was gigantic, You definitely get what you pay for here. The salsa verde is yum!! I don't like the fact that they charge you a service fee to use your credit card. The restaurant should cover the cost like most other businesses do! read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Two taco combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

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Food was ok nothing exceptional. What was disturbing was after we thought about the bill and how expensive it was for four tacos and two drinks, we went and spoke to the cashier. He had completely overcharged us by $16! Nothing on our bill was what we ordered even though we received the correct food. Weird He gave us back the difference but check your receipt people! read more

Went here today and the food was great, a nice variety of salsas and I loved the TJ hot dog which wasn't too expensive and was mixed with great condiments and toppings along with the really tasty burritos and had a couple horchatas on the side too. Overall 5 stars and would definitely return again soon read more

I pulled into the parking lot at 11 o'clock Walked in took a couple minutes for someone to come out to serve me or to take my order Very nice professional young man greeted me professionally took my order So he gave me a price when he saw it his credit card he turned the machine around and added a little bit to it. I said I hate credit card fee. He said yeah sorry we do that now. I looked around. I didn't see a sign that says it, but I knew they did. Not a fan of charging extra because I'm paying my credit card I get it. It cost you 2%. It's cost of doing business. Not sure why, but it took a few minutes for my food to be ready, and I was the first one and only one in line Took about 10 minutes got my food. Drove home a five minute drive. Definitely disappointed I ordered two tacos, beans and rice the rice, half full and cold the beans for watery and cold and the tacos with tacos the shells, broken and again cold Very disapointed. read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - One of the dead bugs - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Horrible... never in my life have a seen a California burrito only contain steak, cheese, and fry's! That's so plain and boring then they proceed to up charge to guacamole, sour cream, pico all things that should come in a California burrito. I've given this place so many chances and every time it's OVER priced crap Mexican food. It's sooo disappointing every time now, especially THIS location! I will drive out of my way to get good Mexican food this place has fallen off a cliff and very sub par. Take that California burrito off your menu that's a discrase to Oside!!! read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - "California" crap burrito - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

I don't know how a place can be so consistently disappointing. DoorDash or walk in - it's never great. If you order DoorDash you will never get salsa- even if you ask. My last order I got a California burrito- it was 95% French fries. Like I took out the equivalent to a McDonald's large fries and still had a good amount. Very little meat and what was there was greasy and chewy. Tortilla was stale and dry. No guacamole unless you add it for an additional fee. Bacon breakfast contained only scrap bacon. Going in the salsa bar is good- I do appreciate that. But it's loud, has many dirty tables and feels cramped read more

15$ for this?! California burrito... this used to be the spot. But what is this? It wasn't even busy in there today at lunch, so for this to be the outcome? read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Barely any cheese or bacon, all egg and the eggs don't even taste cooked all the way very bland. This place used to be good but quality has gone down and prices go up.. read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Bacon breakfast burrito, where the hell is the bacon? Haha - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

I gave it two stars because the tacos were good on my order today. That is being generous. However the beans and rice were sour. Sour beans means the are going bad, pretty gross. Something else I noticed is that they currently reaised the prices $4.00 per most items for example a carne asada burrito $15.00 a Chimichanga $15.00 and so fourth that is $4.00 more than before. Businesses do not raise prices like this overnight. School started and there were like 15 kids behind me ready to order when they saw the prices they left. Well, good for them I ordered a combo and regreat it because the rice and beans were bad. I won't be coming back. read more

I love the breakfast burritos. They don't have potatoes which means more good stuff. I usually add refried beans, yum. And they are so big, they are shareable. read more

Had a breakfast carne asada burrito and it was all just egg with no carne asada and the red salsa had gone bad already. read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Breakfast Carne Asada Burrito Basically all egg and it's super greasy. - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Let me start off with the location. If you crave sweets after a meal, this place is attached next to Michoacána which is a Mexican ice cream business. So right after your tacos you can walk right on over for a light treat. We got a burrito which was a good portion! 3 rolled chicken tacos and carne asada fries. Food and service was good. The horchata I highly recommend. read more

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We've been coming to this Valerie's for some time now and their food and service continues to impress us! Especially the young man in the front who is always friendly and helpful with our orders. We love their surf and turf burritos and all the salsas ! Place is always clean too. read more

I placed my order from George who works at the front counter. I ordered the Number 1 , it includes One Combo Plate includes : one cheese enchilada, one shredded beef crispy taco, refried beans and Spanish Rice. For my beverage, I chose one can of Sprite Soft Drink. My total bill was $13.00. Everything I have eaten at Valerie's Taco Shop was very tasty. I love eating their Mexican cuisine. I received excellent customer service from George and the food was served to me quickly . George called my name and I picked up my order at the front counter. Valerie's Taco Shop was very busy during the lunch hour with a lot of customers placing their orders walking inside their Valerie's Taco Shop. I am a regular customer at this location and I have eaten inside this place several times in the past when I had to get my car serviced by both my repair shop on a previous basis. Niko's Automotive Repair Shop and my current shop at Golden Wrench Automotive Shop that I was getting my car serviced there yesterday on Friday, July 12, 2024. Valerie's Taco Shop has always given me excellent customer service from their cashiers George and Maria. I also did receive really delicious Mexican cuisine. read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - 1. Beef Taco and Cheese Enchilada Combo Plate. With sauces and Sprite. - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

For $16 this was beyond not worth it Chips are stale everything is cold that's supposed to be hot This was just beyond a disappointment Barely any meat Kids working there didn't seem to know anything they were selling or doing just making a slop food at a high price .... Never again read more

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I love Chile relleno burritos, so of course I ordered one. And it was huge! I appreciated the salsa bar where I could get as much salsa as I wanted. The spicy red one and mild green one were my favorites. read more

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Service was , well, not pleasant but not terrible. Taquitos, not terrible but not great. No seasoning. Guacamole was good. Chips and cheese, you get a small amount of shredded cheese microwaved on top of chips. That's, not great. Prices are mid. No good deals to be had but not overpriced. Food is less than. Mediocre would be a generous rating. read more

Omggg this place is an absolute gem! The food was authentic and truly delicious. The staff couldn't have been more attentive and friendly. Ordering was quick and easy, and the whole family enjoyed their meals. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Food is fantastic. I love everything they sell. My all time favorite is the carne asada burrito. The service is always great. The ambiance is awesome. They share the space with michoacana and sell drinks from them too. Its an amazing combination read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Carne asada burrito. Added cilantro, cebolla y crema - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Waited in line at the Starbucks drive-thru and noticed this taco shop. Always willing to try new places, so I called and ordered three soft tacos: carne asada, carnitas, and abobada. She kept asking me what size and I just said large. I didn't realize they offered the smaller street tacos! The streets tacos are also only $1.99! Ugh. Came inside to pay and they were still cooking my tacos. It's really nice to see first-hand that they make the tacos "to order", meaning as the order comes in. There isn't a bin of overcooked carne sitting in a warmer tray like some places do. While I waited, I poured a few salsas to try at home. $14 for three large (and I do mean large) soft tacos. When I got home, my wife and daughter all shared the tacos and at the end we were STUFFED. Wow. The abobada was the real star, too BTW. Prices are great. A California Burrito is $10.79 right now...making this one of the cheaper taco shops in the city and that is great. I might have just found a new go-to read more

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The cooking oil they use must be extremely old, because I could taste it on my crunchy tacos, GROSS!!! I was visiting my son who just moved to Vista and went here to eat because they have a large banner that reads: VOTED BEST MEXICAN FOOD - so we assumed it would be a great small hole in the wall gem, BUT we were highly disappointed in their food quality!!! It tasted old and was not good at all! I will not be returning to this place again. I will say their customer service was good, but sadly their product was terrible. read more

I got a California burrito and it had some carne asada and some very well done fries. I didn't see anything else in it and therefore it was the driest burrito I've ever had. I put multiple cups of two different salsas, their red and their chunky, so I wouldn't choke the dry burrito. I guess I know why I never knew it was there even though I'd been in the strip all many, many times. I'm not sure why Carlsbad has almost no taco shops but drive a short distance to an adjacent city like San Marcos or Vista and the food will be miles better read more

Food was amazing I loved our service today! Even went next door to buy a drink and lady followed us right away. I will love to come back read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - 3 11. Three Rolled Tacos Guacamole Combo Plate Pollo Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

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One of the better taco shops in North County. Quality of food and taste were my two main takeaways. Vista residence seem to agree as Valerie's was constantly busy with togo orders. Always a good sign. California Burrito - fries, well-trimmed asada, cheddar cheese, and well thats it. This is a basic version of a California Burrito, but you can buy other ingredients like sour cream and guac if you like. The burrito was delicious and generous with the asada. Perhaps it could have included some pico de gallo but they do have a salsa bar to add your own. There was one issue with our meal however and it was with their enchiladas. While the enchilada sauce, the sides of beans and rice were really good the shredded cheddar cheese inside the enchiladas was not melted inside. Just a pile a shredded cheese. Overall Valerie's was a pleasant surprise and well worth trying. Cant wait to come back and try their famous burriro bowl. read more

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Delicious shredded beef tacos and chorizo with egg burrito! Highly recommend. Kind staff, very clean.

Great menu, usually very good but not the same as Valerie's back in San Diego. Quality could be better, hot sauce not consistent, still my fave taco shop in DFW by a long shot! read more

Our go to burrito shop. Whenever we're feeling a burrito we come here for their surf and turf. Best surf and turf around! The shrimps are big and it's not inky tasting. Beef seasoned well and over a good size burrito. My husband loves their chicken flautas. There's actually meat in there and it's nicely fried. It will get you if you eat all of it. Comes with 3 but cut in half, so appears like 6. Big and stuff with meat . Fish taco- was ok. Although big chunk of fish, the fish was slightly under seasoned. Salsas are great. Love the verde sauces (both) and the red one, not the really spicy one but the medium heat. read more

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Another visit, this time specifically for the Chilaquiles. I went for the green instead because we know what happened the last time. Again, good stuff; however, I think I have mostly perfected my own rendition that poached the eggs on top instead of the Valerie's scrambled. Still good and I will probably order it again on my next oil change across the street. Dicks read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Chilaquiles and the NOW empty drive thru of coffee next door. - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

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Great service, best agua fresca, huge tacos, tried a bite of my husband's torta, the guacamole on the torta was super yummy! read more

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Prices are very high. Even the aguas frescas are expensive in comparison to other places. I started going to Kalentanos Mexican food now because they have bigger portions and more affordable, like their bean and cheese there cost 5.99! :) read more

Since I work literally a few feet away it's hard to not go there. I get something new every time. Food is good and staff is friendly. My favorite is the carne asada fries. read more

Food is good, but they charge for simple stuff. I asked for the pico to be on the side. The same pico that goes into the burrito. This is whack. read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Receipt, asked for pico to be on the side. - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Everything was great, the service, the food, and the overall experience I had. The staff were friendly and quick, and my order came out fresh, hot and quick. The place itself was really nice too, with both indoor seating and outdoor tables that made it easy to relax and enjoy the food. You can tell they care about keeping everything clean and welcoming. I love how it's also connected to a Michocoana, which provides an easy access way for dessert after! Definitely one of my favorite taco spots! read more

It takes a lot for a Mexican food joint to impress me. This is the 3rd iteration of this brand that I've had, and the best. The first thing I will note is, the Ocean Ranch, El Camino Real and this spot all have slightly different menus. I went with a chicken rice bowl here since they didn't have shredded beef like the OR location. And, this bowl was better than all the others I've had! It was FULL of shredded, perfectly seasoned chicken. I never need salsas with these bowls! I usually don't like chicken from Mexican food joints as it's typically boiled, shredded and lacking flavor, but I was wowed here. At 6$ including tax, it is such a good deal. I mean, I can get 4 bowls here for the same amount I paid for the fish from Fresh Agave that I threw away. I arrived at a weird time between meals (10am), and I was the only patron. While waiting the 5 minutes for my food, literally every table filled outside (I assume a shift break was occurring in the area). That kind of "busy" is a great sign for me! Overall, I look forward to returning (actually I don't. I'm only really on this side of town when I need a car repair aha). Pros: - generous portions - quality chicken - inexpensive - friendly Cons: - small parking lot, busy intersection - huge flies inside - al fresco dining area not very clean read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - At 6$ and full of chicken, rice, whole pintos, etc, this bowl is amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Come here all the time, it's right near my house. Food never misses! Hot sauces are great too!!Employees are very friendly, shoutout Melissa, and they have great prices. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

In a city with lots of good taco shops, Valerie's is consistently great. I have been to this location on multiple occasions and have always had positive experiences. Their rolled tacos don't taste frozen, the carne asada is tender and flavorful, even the bean and cheese burrito hits the spot. Last visit I got a chile relleno which was difficult to eat in the takeout box and not as strong as their other offerings so be aware. The salsa bar has more varieties than most taco shops. Service was quick and friwndly, prices seemed fair. read more

Valerie's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

I normally Love their food ... & their Amazing Sauces... for some reason... they have become Heavy Handed is The SALT department " no Bueno" please cut back on the SALT at least 20-22% Sauces & Your Beans --- I had a Bean & Cheese burrito... Grrr always remember... your clients can always add Salt to their food .. Please Please, *Pretty Please*... Jaime (Jay-me) The Service was Great read more