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    Valerie's Taco Stand

    3.6 (318 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    VALERIE'S TACO STAND ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    California Burritocalifornia
    Kaitlyn W.

    This was my first time at Valerie's and I was pleasantly surprised. I got the california burrito, which was loaded with carne asada and fries. I loved how the tortilla had a nice char on it from the grill, and the salsas were solid. Also, service was extremely efficient. Will definitely be coming back to try more!

    Chicken Flautas
    ash o.

    Stopped here after my prenatal appointment and had the best Chicken flautas and Horchata! Service was excellent and very friendly! Delicious and authentic!

    Beef Flautas
    Pascal L.

    It gets busy at lunch time, so you know, but it goes pretty fast. We loved the mahi mahi fish tacos! Huge portion of fish, crispy, not too greasy. We also tried the flautas which were good, big portion as well.

    So disgusted and in shock. There was a dead fly in my California burrito. Definitely will never be going here or to any other Valerie's location again.

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    Kareem P.

    Valerie's Taco Stand in Oceanside is a great "hidden gem" that many locals enjoy without the huge crowds of tourists. It's location is just off of El Camino Real , in the parking lot adjacent to Target and across from WinCo. It's easily accessed from the 78 Hwy and has plenty of parking in the lot they share with other businesses. The interior has very simplistic decor that is inspired by Mexicali views and Oceanside and there's some seating for small groups of 4 max; but admittedly it's a little "crammed" inside and there's not much in the way of ambiance. I observed that most people took their order To Go. The service is excellent and their menu is huge and offers a large variety to choose from. They have tacos, nachos, burritos, asada fries and plenty of combo - bowl options. There's also Agua frescas or bottled beverages to drink. I ordered their papas tacos and they were actually pretty good for their pricing. But the magic truly happened when I got their El Jefé Taco which contained their fantastic Al Pastor & Bacon with all the fixings. Although it stood just under $5, the size was humongous and the flavor was phenomenal! I hear their carne asada fries are also a great deal too. Overall, this is a great place for those who value the flavor of their food, don't mind paying a medium price for it, do not require Gi-normous portion sizes and like to support small businesses who value traditional recipes. I recommend Valerie's Taco Stand when in the area.

    Burned torta with very little meat
    Brandon C.

    Ordered a torta of carnitas to go. They burned the bread. Harder than a pretzel to eat. Won't be coming back here ever for a $13 sandwich with very little meat.

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    Just moved a few doors down. Great upgrade. More seating, more TVs, soda fountain machine expected soon.

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    Been going here forever and it's a steady decline. Staying away. Was served the wrong thing multiple times.

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    Everything was perfect, clean place , quick order , Grrat drinks and food was amazing, green salsa was amazing and salsa bar was very good

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    2 months ago

    Super good and very nice would go again!!! place is air-conditioned and food comes fast

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    Food was bad. Over-cooked eggs ! Dont waste your money or time. Eggs are the easiest thing to cook.

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    11 months ago

    Came in early for a breakfast burrito and was not disappointed. Friendly staff. Hope to come back again soon.

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    Best taco shop meat in San Diego. We tried the carne and pollo asada. The service is fast and the employees are very polite.

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    None of the cheese was melted on top of any of our items and the cheese enchilada had unmelted cheese inside!

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    Good customer service and the food is delicious I'm definitely coming back to try more food.

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    Got food poisoning from the California burrito I purchased there yesterday. Unfortunately I will not be going back due to this experience.

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