The camaron (shrimp) tacos are the beeeesst, and I don't normally love shrimp tacos. I think I would prefer it with no cheese on it, but the shrimp are so big and nicely cooked. Great flavor, and they have tons of sauces to pick from. Al pastor was my 2nd favorite but I think I'd rather just have another camaron.

This is a hidden gem not to far from La Jolla Cove. The space is unassuming and gives off a lunch counter vibe. The staff was kind but ready to keep the line moving. We order the al pastor burrito and mar y tierra fries. This was hands down some of the best Mexican. The flavor was great and the carne asada on the fries was the perfect texture. We didn't wait long in line but did see it get busy right after we got our food so keep that in mind.

this is my favorite taco place on planet earth. tortillas by hand service is great (not quick tho since everything is homemade) meat is fire sauces & sauce selection is elite if the taco stand has 0 fans, i no longer exist

Try to make it to the taco stand every time I'm in San Diego. Love the tacos here. The baja fish taco, Al pastor and carne asada are all fantastic.

Was in SD for a work trip and had to ditch a few meals to grab some tacos. This was my first trip and it did not disappoint! I make tortillas at home so I was intrigued by their tortilla press process. The cook asked if I wanted one hot off the griddle! Man, nothing like warm fresh masa / tortilla!!! To eat for my main meal I got a pastor taco and a Sonora taco. The lady recommended the Sonora - it is carne asada on a flour tortilla loaded with toppings including pinto beans. Also much larger than the other tacos. The flour tortilla was super thin and so fresh. The whole thing was melded together by a crispy cheese skirt. So good! I appreciated they had pickled jalapeños (but no carrots), though I didn't love their salsa selection. My only other gripe was i wish they had put more fresh onions on the tacos! Pickled were available but nothing beats fresh onions and cilantro imo. Great stop, highly recommended!

Wow! Son said that when he's in San Diego this is one of the spots he has to go to. I was skeptical as I grew up in the Bay Area and I love my burritos from the Bay. Good mom that I am, I said I'd try it out. You order at the counter and hope to be able to get a spot at a table or at the counter. Luckily we came around 3:30 in the afternoon so a seat opened up. Lots of people ordering food to go so they wouldn't have to worry about seating. Got the Mar Y Tierra burrito, hubs got the grilled pescadero and al pastor tacos. Omg the burrito was sooo good. The combination of the grilled shrimp and the steak was so good. If you're able to get a bite of shrimp with beef then it's a party in your mouth! The crispiness is the shrimp with the depth of the flavor of the beef is amazing. Loved the cabbage and the sauce and the avocados. All of it mixed together is a flavor explosion in your mouth. Hubs got the tacos. The al pastor had a good char and the fish was fresh. Hubs said he'd get a burrito next time for a bigger bang for your buck. Hahahahah This location was downtown and has a few tables and counters to eat at. It's really just a place to dine and dash and I wouldn't hang out for very long. I just wish they'd give me a couple of chips so I could truly enjoy the salsa bar. I'd happily pay $1 for a small bag of chips. I don't need a pound of chips! Will definitely come back. Yum!

The shrimp on the camarones was well seasoned and went nicely with the avocado!! It was also the best al pastor i've had despite trying many at different establishments -- the pineapple burst of flavor. On both tacos, the combination of toppings and sauces, as well as the ratios of all ingredients, were perfect. The meat was perfectly tender too. We could legitimately not think of any way we'd want to improve them; the prices were pleasantly low too! The guac was middle of the pack. I personally think it could benefit from more lime and seasoning, but it did the trick. The nachos were freshly made and delicious! The workers were so nice and patient despite being evidently busy in the kitchen! It took some time to come out even at the less busy hour, but as the signage indicates, it's to have each taco freshly made. As for the Taco Stand vs. Tacos El Gordo question, I do like this place more. El Gordo has its own strengths, such as the authentic feel, and really really fast preparation (you can get your tacos in seconds), so it's much better if you're in a pinch. Both had flavorful meat and good prices. However, Taco Stand stood out in the toppings and tenderness of the meat, which make it my overall pick of time permits.

Solid tacos! I know there are mixed reviews but in my opinion, these are some of the better tacos, especially for the price. It's a low key place with some seating options, but it honestly can get so crowded at times it might be difficult to get comfortable. So taking them to go or eating on the walk is a good alternative You can pack up any sauces and topping you need, which is good, but the self serve bar area gave me the heebie jeebies-- too many hands in the area.

Amazing way to kick off my trip to San Diego. After a bunch of research, I knew we had to swing by to grab some tacos! The line was fairly short when we got there, but got longer as the evening went on. About 7 or 8 tables inside with a few more outside. On to the tacos... all were incredible! My favorite was the carbe asada, the meat had amazing flavor and was cooked to perfection. The tortillas also amazing. They had an awesome selection of sauces too, pairing very well with the tacos. Would absolutely recommend to others looking for a good meal!

Love this place. Very good and authentic tacos. I would prefer this over Tacos El gordo if tacos El Gordo didn't have Lengua, Cabeza, or tripas. They have a great salsa bar.