I was in Oceanside and stumbled upon Valerie's tacos after a long day at the soccer fields. A small restaurant with great food and friendly service. Great authentic Mexican food!! The cucumber agua fresca is a must try! read more

Valerie's Tacos - Small Cucumber - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

A CORE MEMORY. Serving 4 years in the Marine Corps while being on Camp Pendleton and being away from home this quickly became my go to AT LEAST going once a week. The SD Burrito is easily the show stopper! Definitely recommend it's the best food you can get in the area. Thank you! read more

So so good. Fresh handmade tortillas and stuffed big tacos, huge burritos. You can't go wrong. Everything is great read more

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We shared the sd burrito and was not disappointed. Was a pleasant surprise! For one it was huge! Very flavorful! There was a good amount of shrimp throughout and the meat was tender and not chewy at all. The service was good and table cleaned. Not much seating at this location. Take it to go read more

Carne Asada fries make fresh enough for severs people. The frescas are also fresh. I had the pineapple and my daughter had cucumber lime. The restaurant is clean and employees friendly. read more

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Valerie's Taco Shop is located right next door to the Board and Brew Restaurant. I wanted to pick up some Mexican food for my dinner this evening at 5 p. m. This is the first time I have gone to this Oceanside location. There was a lot of customers walking in to order their food items and then taking home their Mexican food orders. I was already (Full) from eating a Huge Sandwich earlier today so I only ordered one Food Item. I chose the Carne Asada Burrito with extra Spanish Rice and extra Refried Beans. I really wanted to have a side order of the Spanish Rice and the Refried Beans on a separate plate not inside my burrito. Then I received one mild chili sauce with my Carne Asada Burrito. The total cost was $10.27. Tonight I only ate half of my Carne Asada Burrito because I was still full but I wanted to eat some Mexican food. I heated up my burrito in the microwave oven for one minute and 30 seconds to warm up the burrito. Then I picked up the Carne Asada Burrito and took small bites of it, there is too much oil that was used when cooking the steak on the grill because this oil has soaked into this tortilla and it makes the burrito soggy. I can taste the oily flavor every time I bite into this Carne Asada Burrito. I should not have asked this Spanish woman Cashier to ask the cook to put extra Spanish Rice and extra Refried Beans in this burrito. The burrito was overloaded with too much ingredients. It didn't taste that good. I gave this review a 3 Star Rating because of the heavy usage of Oil in this Carne Asada Burrito and it soaked into the Tortilla. Plus too much added ingredients like the Spanish Rice and Refried Beans. I will continue to eat at the Valerie's Taco Shop at the North Emerald Drive location in Vista, CA. I ate the Carne Asada Burrito at the Vista location and that burrito was very delicious with no heavy oil usage. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Carne Asada Burrito with extra Spanish Rice & extra Refried Beans. Price $10.27. - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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TRUST THOSE WHO YELP REGULARLY... In no particular order, here are the reasons for my poor review: * Salsa bar with no labels... no idea what anything was. * Tiny little salsa cups... are they afraid someone will stock up for home? * The "Veggie burrito" has Rice, beans, and lettuce. I asked if they offered any grilled veggies, like bell peppers or onions, and the guy looked at me like I was from another planet. * The loud and obscene music could be heard from 4 doors down. I'd hate to be their neighbors. We tried to escape it by sitting outside... under the torn pop-up that was blocking the sidewalk, but it was little help. * Blocking the sidewalk prevents access to all, but how about considering disabled persons. My mother happens to be using a walker right now, so it was likely more obvious to us than most. The kicker...??? The food was awful. Cheap ingredients and just bad. Not recommended read more

Valerie's Tacos - The call it a "Veggie Burrito." Beans, rice, and lettuce. No bell peppers, onions, or anything else. NOT what I consider veggie - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

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So delicious easily some of the best tacos I've had!! if you like shrimp or shrimp tacos or what really made me love this place! Can't wait to go back! read more

Been coming here since 2019 when there was no one else ever around when I would order. Happy to see them not only still here after I moved up north 2 yrs ago, but also thriving with a busy lunch rush! My go-to is the language and adobada tacos, but I decided to get the capuche this time around. So flavorful, so punchy with the spice and lime, plus the crunchy tostadas to pair with the dish. Give it a try if you're in the area :] read more

We found Valerie's from a random Yelp check after a target trip. It was a fantastic choice. The tacos are hefty but the tortillas are strong. I hate one and a half tacos and was full. The salsa bar is delicious. All the tacos had great flavor. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Fried Mahi Taco, carne asada taco, Al pastor taco, two pollo asada tacos (top) - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

We stopped here for lunch today. It was our first time getting the cabeza taco, wow! It was very good. Right up there with TJ tacos. Along with that we got the surf and turf burrito. The cucumber, lime and Jamaica drink are always so refreshing. read more

I came here because my friend said that their Cali burritos are really good. I believe the the beef crisis is still happening because the quality of the beef was not there. So I can't truly judge this place by their Cali burrito just yet until the crisis is over. It was decent, but I had better recently. I have to say that their green sauce is excellent, great spice and flavor! read more

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#2 PANDEMIC review -- spending house-arrest emptying my draft queue: Valerie's​ Taco Stand is extra good Mexican-style fast food -- special enough my thirteen-year-old, who's a MAJOR fool for the Turkado sandwich at Board and Brew next door, decided​ he'd rather eat at here before trekking across the parking lot to Winco. that's a serious endorsement. he ordered​ a Carnitas Burrito (doused with salsa verde from their salsa bar) and Cali-style (with French fries) Carne Asada tacos. he devoured them so quickly, i barely had time to snap a picture. my Al Pastor and Mahi Mahi tacos were also very good. if you're in the neighborhood and craving Mexican-style fast food, well worth stopping by. read more

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A great spot for Mexican food off the 76 in Oceanside! Parking is a breeze as it's in the same plaza as Winco. Plus, the service is friendly and prompt. There's never too long of a wait. Very reasonably priced. I can vouch for their breakfast burritos and specialty tacos. Great flavor combinations and preparation. Massive portions too. Combine with any of their flavorful salsas and you're in for a treat! read more

Valerie's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Ok the only reason I'm dinging them is because if you pay with a card here, they do not have you sign anything and are automatically pressing the add 20% tip on their Square Point of Sale system. They dont have you sign anything or choose yourself whether or not to add tip. Not cool. read more

This was a spur of the moment stop as it was close to the train station and we needed to grab breakfast. SERVICE - They took our order quickly. FOOD - Three of us got breakfast burritos with egg, cheese, and potato. I added guac to mine. The burritos were large but mainly filled with egg. Half of my burrito did not have potatoes and there was maybe a dalop of guac. The salsa was very bland as well. Cannot say this was a great breakfast burrito. We could do without it. read more

It was OK. In a town of hundreds, even thousands of taco shops, the bar is set pretty high. I visited, based on proximity and the promise of free hot carrots. Well, no carrots, and their soda fountain was out of order. The place was clean, and the staff was friendly, but I wasn't too excited by my carne asada burrito. It was a little on the small side. read more

Livid. Nothing like going out of your way to pick up food and getting the wrong order. I don't even eat meat. The blonde younger woman bagged the wrong order. This is the second time it happens so I caution you to grab a fork and check your food in the car before leaving. Also, who even orders a burrito with eggs and meat? I can't with y'all people. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Not a bean n cheese - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Fresh and delicious Mexican food! I love this place! The California tacos are incredible. Also the vegetarian taco is great too. Fast and friendly service. The food is super fresh and tasty. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Tacos!! - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Three visits and each one poorer an experience than the last. The first one was fine; I ordered shrimp tacos and a bean and cheese burrito. Everything was fresh and hot. The flour tortilla was buttery and delicious even by itself! Second visit, food was beyond salty. Not a big deal given the low price point; maybe just an off day for the cook. Third visit, they served me a tepid bean and cheese burrito. The temp was so off that the cheese wasn't melted and the tortilla was cracked. The beans weren't creamy; they were pasty and sticky. No big deal, I thought. I grabbed a fork and shoveled away. However, it did not taste good, not even with the various salsas. Less than halfway, I gave up and tossed it. I'm not a huge fan of this type of food to begin with, and now I definitely don't see myself returning to this particular location. Pros: - lots of parking - inexpensive - quick service - open kitchen Cons: - food temp - cleanliness a bit lacking - not as friendly as other locations - stingy with condiments and napkins and such - the vibe is missing - very salty read more

Best tacos in the area! Handmade tortillas, a CALIFORNIA TACO, and the Al pastor is amazing. Being gluten intolerant, I miss my California burritos. The California taco was a pleasant surprise! Horchata was the best I've had too. Great staff! Clean restaurant. read more

Best surf and turf burrito I've had in California hands down. From San Diego to Orange County I haven't tried one that I feel is better

If I could give this place more stars, I would! Clean restaurant, and I love having the bar view into the kitchen! We had the mahi mahi taco, Al pastor, and pollo asado tacos. All three came out fresh and very hot. Absolutely delightful experience with bright salsas and great produce topping them. Drink selection pairs well too! Definitely will be returning! read more

Valerie's Tacos - Al Pastor Taco - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

New favorite taco shop in North County! I would describe Valeries as a cross between The Taco Stand chain and your favorite taco shop in SD for drunchies (drunk munchies). I came across Valeries while going on a Target run during my lunch break. Valeries is right next to Board and Brews near the Target that borders Carlsbad and Oceanside. Highlights of my visit: This taco shop was so clean. Very generous portion of protein. Loved the fresh kick of cilantro and cotija cheese on my tacos. Legit Adobada cooking in front of your eyes. FRESH homemade corn tortilla. You can see them making them and you can for sure taste the difference. It's so soft. I can just eat their tortilla with cheese, avocado, and their hot sauces. SALSA BAR WAS SOOOO GOOD. I really loved the salsa at their salsa bars. All of the HOT salsas were on point. My nose was running. I was slightly sweating. Great signs of a delicious, well made hot sauce. The neon creamy orange hot sauce was the best. The prices were very reasonable. Two huge tacos with a bunch of meat for less than $7. Areas for improvement: The meat was slightly overcooked. The spicy carrot tasted canned and too soft. The horchata did not taste as authentic as it looked in the jug. Limes were dry. The tortilla was a little thick, but maybe this is a part of fresh-pressed tortillas. Authentic tacos can be difficult to find, especially in North County. Your search for delicious tacos ends here. Visit Valeries!! I wish they bottled their neon creamy orange hot sauce to bring home with me. read more

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Best pollo asado burrito I've ever had in my 50+ years of walking this earth! Wow. There was a line out the door at 7:55pm on a Tuesday. Thankfully it moves quickly and the service was very fast and friendly. read more

The fries were cooked perfectly and so was the carne asada. It was a great portion for a great price. I can't wait to eat more!! I also got horchata and it's some of the best I've ever had read more

Valerie's Tacos - Carne asada fries - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Can't give this place no stars so they get 1. I was VERY specific with my order because every time I've eaten here at least 1 thing is incorrect. Today was the straw that broke the camels back! I ordered AND PAID FOR an 8oz container of pinto beans. I got a 4 oz container. I also got a 4oz refried beans which I did not order. 2 of the tacos were correct but one did not have beans (which is not the end of the world) BUT the thing that sent me over the edge is that I ordered and paid for a carne asada burrito and got a bean and cheese burrito! Valerie's will never get another penny of my money. The staff is discourteous, as well. If I had not driven all of the way home before I noticed, I would have gone back to correct their error, instead I just ate the crappy burrito. All thumbs down. Photos posted as proof that I'm not just a whiner... read more

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Wow! Shrimp Burrito! Yes, please! SD Burrito - should've gotten that, had to nibble on the one my wife wisely ordered. Rolled tacos - delicious. I can't say enough good things about this random Taco Shop stop in Oceanside. Agua frescas were very refreshing. If I had a negative and it's not really a negative the shrimp burrito did begin to disintegrate as I got near the bottom, but I once heard it said, "if it doesn't get all over the place, it doesn't belong in your face." When I return, I'll request a double wrapped burrito. read more

Very friendly and quick service. Spit roasted Pastor was a bit dry and overcooked. They do have a great selection of salsa and the prices are great. Portions are large and the food was made to order quickly. Not bad, but also not worth returning for.. read more

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First time here! We were just passing through and stopped here for quick food. I got a California burrito and my husband got a regular carne asada food was great and service was fast. If I'm ever in the area definitely coming back. read more

Right off the bat I knew we would have a problem. We had been looking for a good place to eat all night because believe it or not there's lots of restaurants in California that call themselves fancy and microwave and serve you food. So on the way to the grocery store across the parking lot, their sign said open. We noticed chairs were up not knowing they were closing in two minutes. What I did notice was the whole staff looking at us and glaring at us. I'm so sorry we insulted you by being here. The female Mexican cashier took one look at me, soured her face and looked at me like I had personally insulted her dead relatives one by one. We hadn't even gotten out of the car yet. I looked at my husband to see if I was crazy and I was in fact not. Do not go here. They are racist to mixed race couples or something. We are complete strangers to each other. What was all the dirty looks for? Why was this needed? And as soon as we started to pull away just based off the looks they were giving us they began to obviously talk bad. So I gave them the nice American salute. A double bird. read more

I work nearby Valerie's. I've called in a couple of orders at lunchtime. I've tried the El jefe also the mahi fish taco and I would recommend them both. The staff is always friendly on the phone and in person. Give it a shot. read more

The food is not good. Haven't had the boil wanted to try the other items first. Overcooked no flavor.The service has been very good!

Valerie's has been voted best "hole in the wall" Mexican food, and we feel it's well deserved! Thier tostadas,chicken tacos..burritos are hot and fresh..order at the counter then we like to go next door for Fresca fruit drinks..very tasty and refreshing..we like the mango and I usually have the cucumber lime..yum! There's seating outside on picnic tables... very busy at lunchtime! so there may be a wait ! read more

First off we called this place over 5 to 6 times to try and place an order. The lady or young girl answers the phone and then takes other orders and doesn't ever answer back just leaves us on the phone for a long periods of time. Then we finally get to the place and we make an order.of course they are out of salsa's, spicy carrots and even their fountain drinks. We get our food and the Carne Asada fries are disgusting the fries were old and oily. We called them to get a refund they said they only can give us another plate of Carne Asada fries. I did not want another plate of Carne Asada fries I wanted my money back. Horrible experience will never be coming back here ever again. Disgusting half assed lazy establishment. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Looks delicious TASTE LIKE SHIT! - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

Ordered a breakfast burrito. Lady said they were outta bacon so I picked sausage instead. Got my burrito and inspected it. Asked for potatoes and the lady threw these old hard French fries in it. Never have I ever had a breakfast burrito with French fries. Plus there wasn't any cheese. If there was it was barely there. The lady seemed to be the only one working the register and cooking going back and forth helping customers and using the cash register and not washing her hands before handling food. I deemed the burrito un-edible. Gave it to my dog. Only cuz I know he has a stomach of steel. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Extra old fries added - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

REALLY impressed! Their fish tacos were delish, the shrimp tacos were top notch, the chips were perfect (eat them while you're there. They're better fresh), the salsas were fantastic, but the bean and rice and cheese burrito left something to be desired. The staff was great and the tortillas were so, so good. A SOLID 4-Stars, and we'll be back and I'm pretty sure the next update will change this review to a five-star. read more

Valerie's Tacos - Salsas are supposed to be really good! - Tacos Near Me - Oceanside, California

We enjoyed fish tacos and al pastor tacos. The fish tacos were really good. I love the fact they use real fish from the ocean snd not crap like tilapia or swai. The taco itself is large and had plenty of good toppings. The al pastor was ok, middle of the pack as they go. The salsa bar is temporarily shut down so one gets the little one ounce cups of hot sauce from behind the counter. Service is pleasant and the place was clean. Worth the drive from Escondido. Btw, the tortillas are made fresh. Super good! read more

Ordered 2 tacos 1 quesadilla A sm guac Sm beans Sm drink I got an item on my receipt that I did not order for $3.25 and only 1 taco. When I asked the cashier what the $3.25 item was she just muttered something in Spanish and pointed toward the soda machine, but she only gave me 1 cup..... when I asked her where my 2nd taco was she opened the cash register and just handed me a $5 bill. The food we received was the WORST we have ever received from Valerie's and we have been patronizing their shops since they opened many years ago. No more! read more

Stopped in on a lark because the tiny humans were hungry and approaching hangry. We indulged in a few burritos and a couple tacos along with some drinks. The food was good - nothing melt-your-face-off amazing, but definitely would go back for some solid tacos and burritos in the area. Wanted the mango drink, but got Jamaica - again, good, but not what was requested. Soda fountain was non-functional. I like the local flair and the fact that the tortillas on the tacos are fresh and yummy. Again, worth a stop if you're in the area, but not a place I'd go out of my way to get to. read more