Explore San Diego's best tacos — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.
North Park
“Mediterranean-inspired seasonal cooking that makes North Park feel like it has a Michelin problem”
$$$ · Restaurants · 8.5
East Village
“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise”
$$ · Restaurants · 7.1
Barrio Logan
“Open since 1933 and still making handmade tortillas, rolled tacos, and beans that could end wars”
$ · Restaurants · 2.8
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Restaurants · 2.7
Clairemont
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
North Park
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
Mira Mesa
$ · Restaurants · 2.5

Pacific Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
Logan Heights
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
North Park
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
North Park
“Intimate spot for elevated Mexican eats with a modern spin plus outdoor seating.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
City Heights
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Hillcrest
“Casual hangout for tacos & Mexican cocktails amidst colorful decor & picnic table seating.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Golden Hill
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
North Park
“Mexican restaurant serves a variety of traditional eats but stands out for its vegan & raw options.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
“Bi-level eatery with floor-to-ceiling windows serving an innovative, locally sourced Mexican menu.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Pacific Beach
$ · Tacos · 2.4

Pacific Beach
“Branch of a Mexican seafood chain known for classic & modern tacos, tortas, sides & sodas.”
$ · Tacos · 2.4

Golden Hill
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Mission Valley
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Ocean Beach
“Lively eatery offering ocean views, seafood-focused Mexican fare & a huge selection of microbrews.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Ocean Beach
“Small, funky outfit with front patio seating, beer & a menu of Mexican staples like fish tacos.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Ocean Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Point Loma
“Unassuming counter-serve standby doling out burritos, tacos & other Mexican staples.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Coronado
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Pacific Beach
“Festive taqueria serving familiar Mexican dishes including carne asada, carnitas & fish tacos.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Pacific Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Encinitas
“No-frills eatery with a patio turning out tacos, quesadillas & other Mexican street food.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Bankers Hill
$ · Tacos · 2.3

Little Italy
$ · Tacos · 2.3
North Park
“Cozy go-to for hearty Mexican fare, with a full bar & vegetarian-friendly menu.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Hillcrest
“Branch of a Mexican seafood chain known for classic & modern tacos, tortas, sides & sodas.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Encinitas
$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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Encinitas
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Point Loma
“Regional chain outpost serving familiar Mexican fare including burritos, tacos & tortas.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Encinitas
“Elevated pub grub, burgers & dozens of local brews are served in a relaxed historic space.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Tacos · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Tacos · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Tacos · 2.3
Point Loma
$ · Tacos · 2.3

La Jolla
$ · Tacos · 2.3

Gaslamp Quarter
“Tiny counter-serve joint dispensing tacos, burritos & other Mexican classics, plus breakfast items.”
$ · Tacos · 2.3
Encinitas
“Husband & wife chef duo prepare sustainably-caught local fish in Californian cuisine fashion.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
East Village
“Sandwiches & craft cocktails with a tropical twist in a rooftop setting with views of Petco Park.”
$$ · Tacos · 2.2
Little Italy
$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Mission Beach
“Quick-serve boardwalk eatery serving Mexican staples such as tacos filled with meat, fish & veggies.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.1

La Jolla
“Popular spot for unique artisanal takes on tacos, bowls & salads in a bright & breezy brick space.”
$$$ · Tacos

Bay Park
“Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees.”
$ · Restaurants
East Village
“Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.”
$ · Tacos