I have been coming to Don Bravo Grill in Bird Rock since 1991. In recent years I have started bringing my kids here. The family regularly asks to come back, so I feel confident saying this is one of the best casual Mexican places in San Diego. WEBSITE: http://www.donbravogrill.com/ Type: Neighborhood Mexican Restaurant Location: 5504…
Ed Fernandez Restaurant specializes in one thing, Mexican beef birria. Ed Fernandez is located in a far corner of San Diego, but it actually is a fairly short drive from downtown. UPDATE: In October 2022 Yelp released a list of top 100 Taco Spots in America. Ed Fernandez was number one! WEBSITE: http://ed-fernandez.cafes-world.com/ Type: Taco…
For years Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has been one of our favorite taco stands. In recent years we have watched new locations open, including in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the place to go for carne asada and adobada/al pastor street tacos. UPDATE: In October 2022 Yelp released a list of top 100…
On any respectable list of San Diego’s best Mexican food you will find Las Cuatro Milpas. This busy restaurant in the Barrio Logan district has been operating since the 1930s. Las Cuatro Milpas feels like your stepping back in time. http://www.las-cuatro-milpas.com/ Type: Taco Stand Location: What to Order: Taquitos, Tamales, Burritos, Rice and Beans Salsa…
JV’s Mexican Food is known for its huge servings and massive menu. The food is pretty solid for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. With its location in the Moreno district by Old Town State Park, JV’s is actually a solid pick for tourists wanting to check out the true San Diego Mexican food scene. Type: Neighborhood…
Chuy’s Taco Shop near San Diego State has received rave reviews and national attention. We were skeptical of the hype. However, after several visits we are on board. This is our overview of Chuy’s Taco Shop. Type: Taco Stands/Street Tacos Location: Rolando, near San Diego State Website: http://chuystacoshopsandiego.mybistro.online/ What to Order: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chuy…
Barrio Logan is an upcoming San Diego neighborhood. This area is known for its celebration of Chicano culture and is home to some of San Diego’s best Mexican food. Salud! from San Diego Taco Company is a relative newcomer to the scene that has quickly become one of San Diego’s most popular taco shops. Type:…
In a few short years, the Taco Stand has taken San Diego by storm. This casual mini-chain is extremely popular and appears to be rapidly expanding, even beyond San Diego. This is Fun Diego Family’s overview of the Taco Stand. Type: Taco Stands/Street Tacos Location: North Park, Downtown, Encinitas, La Jolla (also Orange County and…