5 MUST-TRY TACOS in San Diego, California
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One of the best things to do in San Diego, California is to try the delicious tacos and burritos. Here is my San Diego travel guide of the best tacos San Diego has to offer for the next time you visit America's Finest City. If you’re from San Diego, or you’ve vacationed here, what are your favorite taco spots? Also, what are your favorite things to do in San Diego? Please comment below. 😄
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@@johnpaulsandoval6178 Thank you John, I'm adding these to my list for part 2! I LOVE Blue Water!!
@@GarethLeonard You cannot go wrong with Blue Water brother!
My list is mostly local ...City Tacos,Taco Taco The Taco Stand, Primos and Chuys. Yum glad I found your Chanel. I hit the sub button. Follow me back my Chanel is all about travel and fun trips
Try tacos el vaquero in Chula Vista! They’re a taco truck on 3rd Avenue
I'm from San Diego and I've never seen a Vloger go to these gems! Hands down best taco video I've seen.....man I'm hungry now
We live in paradise with every ethnic foods around the world here in SD. I love my city!
True story! 💯
#1 The Taco Stand in La Jolla
#2 Kiko’s Place Taco Truck next to a gas station at 6090 Friars Road in Mission Valley
#3 Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista
#4 Las Cuatros Milpas in Barrio Logan
#5 Mitch’s Seafood in Point Loma
Beautiful notes 🤤
Jennifer is right...taco stand in LA Jolla...im from orange county and whenever I'm down in the SD area I MUST go there
#2 is actually at 5494 Mission Center Road, just off Friars Road. There is no gas station at 6090 Friars Road.
Tacos El Gordo mula is the best of the best.
These spots are where true locals go. The other vlogers just to to trendy spots. Best video I’ve seen on local San Diego staples.
Totally !!
True that!
These are the trendy spots.
Ok, this guy is Legit..he ate all my favorite tacos, speaks facts when describing them, AND speaks spanish, im subscribing. 😂
LOL, I appreciate it! 👊
@@GarethLeonard 🤜🏽🤛🏽
100% got the spots haha... Nine seas seafood truck is the bomb also, similar to Kikos, once shit opens through, Mariscos atlata is my favorite check it out
@@ADM-wt9cn I'll have to try this one! Thank you!
This is the most legit San Diego Mexican food vlog I have ever seen. Tourists take note! This is gold.
I appreciate that! 👊
@@GarethLeonard Love the Taco Tour vlogs and hope to see more of it!
Don't trust anyone who uses the word "legit"
@@fabianavalos1386 Word
@@GarethLeonard how did you eat that many tacos in an afternoon? Were you not dying? Lol
Shout out to my old "hood" Golden Hill in SanDiego....home of the famous Humbertos Taco shop. Miss you guys!!!
Bro crazy u say that. Im a painter and my job site is right down the street from Humbertos and EVERYTHING ive eaten there is FIRE!!!! Almost done there but i will be going out of my way to eat tgere from now on
@@robertmacias279 If you get tired of Mexican go check out Giorginos on 28th Street in same neighborhood. They have really good Philly steak sandwiches-my favorite was the Beef Gaucho. Right up the street from Starbucks on 28th next to 99cent store.
I'm from the UK and we were staying in a hotel opposite tacos El Gordo and I can say it's one of the best things i've ever eaten. Also San Diego is a fantastic city.
THANK YOU sir .....Go see Tijuana AWESOME PLACE !!!!
I agree with everything you said
Thank you 🙏🏻! Tijuana is next level tho
Tacos El Gordo are the best in San Diego they have a lady making fresh tortillas, and the steak is cooked over Charcoal tasty.
@@pat.l.h.2730 I was actually super disappointed in the flavor of the meats.
I tried asada, chicken and I forgot what other... 😐😐 it wasn’t what it was hyped up to be. I was sad
This guy need to do a part 2 and include Birria tacos to!
Just tried this taco truck in Chula Vista. Look them up on Instagram @thebirriatruck
He needs to include the 664 Tj Birria
I recommend the food truck Burrieria La Loteri. 6873 Federal blvd San Diego 91945. Awesome birria. The queso Taco is delicious!
Tuetano in San Ysidro is good
For birria? Definitely include Fernandez in South SD....
Tacos El Gordo adovada taco is my favorite in the WORLD !
I agree! It is unreal!! I just posted a new one 😃
All you have to do is go to TJ. 8th and Ocampo in the morning. Birria. You will thank me.
I just moved to Utah from San Diego and this video made me cry. Beautifully filmed and so spot on!
Don't they have taco shops there?
I just moved from San Diego to Maine....... I understand.
@@colleenkeith I just moved the opposite way! I might be poor(er) but I could no longer ha die Maine winters lol
Cheers
@@tomdavis3038 ha! Enjoy!
@@colleenkeith Enjoy Maines winter
Yo my dude,
I appreciate you saying “must try” places instead of best in SD. So many good spots that it would be impossible to say the best. You could probably make a must try taco spots and have enough content for months. Thanks for the great vid.
I grew up in SD and took for granted the amazing taco shop food available. I lived in Spring Valley where there were “hole-in-the-wall” taco shops on every corner in every strip mall. I moved to NorCal and while I appreciate the better scenery I bitterly miss the taco shops of SoCal.
Try out La Taqueria in San Francisco’s mission district (Mission & 25th)
Yeah that's what up so i know you been to Don Jilberto's and El Puerto Taco Shop fasho!!!
Spring valley- saritas, La posta, La sinaloense and carnitas de Michoacán taco shop. They are still doing justice out here.
@@Miss_Cali That's one of the better places in the city for sure
My first day in Chula Vista, I ordered from Tony's Tacos (early 80's).
Being from New England, and used to Taco Bell, I ordered a bunch of tacos & a couple of burritos.
Man, I had a lot of leftovers!
Loved the rolled tacos / guacamole from the little stand on 3rd Ave, San Diego. Three for a dollar back then!
As 40 year veteran of las quatros milpas its still my all time favorite, I go for the pork tacos and rolled tacos, And you have to use the hot sauce .
I love the rolled tacos! Nice& crunchy & not as messy!
As a San Diego resident, I can say this is a great guide, and I even learned a thing! Tacos El Gordo makes as good an al pastor taco as you'll find anywhere, they are absolutely incredible, and Cuatro Milpas have the best crunchy tacos I've ever had (plus their fresh flour tortillas are amazing). My absolute favorite seafood tacos used to be a truck called Mariscos Isaac in IB, but they're not a thing anymore :( So I was very happy to learn of Kiko's and I will absolutely be headed over there. Legit mariscos places always give you a cup of broth. Gareth really knows his grub.
Fellow San Diegan here. I approve of all these places!
That's all I wanted! 👊
@@GarethLeonard My favorite spot is las cuatro milpas. Can't beat those fresh tortillas and the prices!
Being born and raised in San Diego I must say this man did a great job 👏🏻
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I had no idea that the random food truck down the street from where I live was so good! I always pass by but never think anything of it. Definitely going to try it tomorrow night!
Tell us, how was it?
I visited your channel.
As an American, I cried watching the Normandy vid.
Switzerland was really cool!
❤ to you and your family!
I’m old school Daygo, any taco shop that ends with Bertos, Robertos, Albertos, Hilbertos etc. Is good for me, lol...
Yesssiiiirrrrr!
So that's the secret 🤔🌮
Haha, that's a solid strategy!!
@@chempanda6388 Seems to be a good one!
@@GarethLeonard I just realized the one shop I love to go to per my dad's recommendation ends in berto's 😋
Daughter took me here for the first time awhile back and I am HOOKED. It is amazing. Don't forget the pineapple on the adobada omg amazing.
Oh man, I have to ask for the pineapple! I didn't realize they even had this option 🍍
You did a good job bro! I live in SD all my life 26yrs and I appreciate and respect your picks 🙏
We (San Diego) are the Mexican Food capital of the United States. I'm glad to be a native. Krazy thing is, there's still many taco spots I have yet to go to. It's never ending here!
No you're not .lol
As a San Diego local I approve of all these spots! You got it down to the T honestly and it's also super cool seeing you interacting with the Raza around town and being polite and courteous! Keep up the amazing work
That food truck would be my stop!! Those fish tacos WOW and the ceviche!!! To DIE for!!
Watching your video makes my heart happy. The Filipino community has been growing and thriving in National City. Showing the best food to your followers will make the lines a bit longer when we go home, but still worth it!
The best tacos in San Diego video I have seen so far. Thanks for coming all the way to the South Bay. Usually everyone stays up north. #newsubscriber
I appreciated that about him too😊
Barrio Logan isn’t South Bay. What about National City, Chula Vista, IB, Otay Mesa or San Ysidro.
@@redracerx100 He went to Chula Vista. Tacos al Gordo. Watch the video.
Northern San Diego tacos don’t compare to South Bay Tacos
@@jbauer140 Los Charros in Escondido is great!
I absolutely love San Diego, the perfect city.
Solid recommendations! You mentioned all of my favorites. Great video.
San Diego has some of the best Mexican food anywhere. I went to college there and lived on great cheap Mexican food.❤️🥑
You're so adorable and THANK YOU so much for putting the perfecttt accent into your Spanish!! 🙏🏼👌🏼☺️🔥 Me encantas
Born & raised in San Diego, absolutely loved 🥰 your video, All 5 are a must! Haven’t been to 3 of your stops, but I will now. Thanks for the advice.
Lived in SD 30+ yrs and haven't visited these spots. Truth is, there are dozens more. Excellent coverage. Thank you!!
I could've definitely called this video "50 Must-Try Tacos..." 😃 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮
9:48 “going right for the tongue....before I even bought her a drink” that was golden!
Subscribed solely off of that 😂😂😂
Haha, I wondered if anyone would catch that 😃 Thanks for the sub!
@@GarethLeonard awesome content brotha! Keep it up 👍🏽
That was funny I was actually watching video and reading comments lol 😆😁😀😃😄
Thanks! I'm a native San Diegan and you taught me a few things. Nice tip on Kiko's!!
Born & raised in San Diego & you literally went to the best spots! But I gotta say there is more places to try. Thanks for sharing an amazing video!
Wow. I live across the street from the taco van at the gas station in Mission Valley and have never tried it. I'm going to try it this week. I was always afraid to try it but I always see a lot of people there. Thanks!
Agreed Gareth great job! As a local, these are some favs. Looking forward to part 2. Try Tuetano Taqueria - Birria.🌮
Adding this to my hit list, thanks Erick!
My mouth was watering watching this vlog lol. You’re very fluent in Spanish I love it. Stay safe Gareth
Thank you Garry!
Great video and 100% spot on! Love how you love good food!
Now I'm hungry... A tongue taco would be perfect right about now!
A two bite taco at the first place! Looks so good. I love how Gareth attacks each taco. ☺️
Im local love how you filmed beautiful San Diego !
You picked some solid spots, definitely recommend everyone of them.
Thank you! I definitely did my research first! 😃 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮
Awww... making me miss home so much!!
I grew up in San Diego. It’s always fun to discover new places in town. Thanks for the video good job.
Las cuatro milpas is an institution in SD. It's been there fooor ever!
Those tortillas was next level!! I can't believe it took me this long to experience it! Cheers!!
When you see people of all ages and backgrounds lined up down the block to get into a place that looks like a prison, you KNOW the food is THAT good!
@@norwegianblue2017 Hahaha! You are sooo right. To me it looked like a dungeon because the lighting was not the best and coming in from the summer sun made it even darker.
When Kusi made their report there were even bussinesmen in suits waiting in line outside.
Cheers
@@GarethLeonard Well it's only been there for ever. Good thing that you found the place.
Cheers
I've always gotten tamales from there. Now I gotta try the tacos.
That's what I'm talking about! I am sooo glad Las Cuatro Milpas was included! There's always a fat line for a reason, they close at 3pm every day 💯💯
tacos el G!! great vlog, btw. feels like friendly conversation and genuine reactions to unfamiliar things
Haha, yes!! I appreciate the message Stacy!
You nailed it bro! The video is very well produced and it shows the beauty of America's Finest City. Liked and subscribed!
When you said “this late night drunk spot” I started laughing out loud and so hard!🤣
I want every single taco. So good!
We will run it back south of the border next time #Tijuana here we come!! 🌮 🌮 🌮
Great suggestions! Tyler did an amazing job filming--very cinematic.
Solid video brotha.
Born and raised in San Diego and I say yes to these 🌮 tacos!!! I’m hungry now...
Great list! Totally recommend Lola 55 in downtown! So good!
Huh, I totally thought that place closed.
That was rad Gareth! Your expressions as well as your unsteady gait (after the Tacos el Gordo) were priceless. Hahaaha. Lookin' forward to going back to my home away from home.
I love San Diego so much! You hit two of my favorites, Las Cuatros Milpas and Mitch's! So so so good.
Yooooo much respect on that straight up pro move Taco El Gordo order!!! Straight up smashed that that lengua taco
So good! I've added a few more tacos to this order when I've gone back since - much easier when this is the only stop of the day, lol!
What about the buche bro you need to try it its fire!
Great video! Love the fact that he did not anglicize the Spanish. I've been to Mitch's, however the octopus taco has eluded me. That's gonna be our dinner tonight! Gareth Leonard did his homework alright. Keep it up!
Cheers Alex, I appreciate it! Enjoy dinner! 😃
I am a San Diegan and the way you made this city look was beautiful! I love your channel😊
Been looking forward to this video all week! I love this filming style! So epic to see you back making videos! Keep up the awesome work man!
I really appreciate it! I am very happy to be back in the mix again! Hopefully travel will open back up soon!!
I live in SD and TJs Tacos in Escondido is legit 🔥 #1 tacos in my book... El Gordo is great too tho!
Birrieria 664 down by Newton is amazing, aswell as TJ tacos in Escondido. Give them a go !
I dont like birria..the beef is too gamey for me. I also don't like menudo.
Escondido isn’t San Diego 😉
Good job! Great video and hilarious, editing was awesome!
Thank you bato for showing the good stuff
I’ve been staying in San Diego for nearly a month now. Mom’s recovering from surgery in La Jolla and I was wondering where I could get some authentic tacos. Thanks for making this video! 🌮
I am happy to help, enjoy!! 😃
You know your tacos bro. Thanks for coming down south of the 8.
Gareth, just wanted to say Thank You for you videos. This one in particular is my local SanDiego GoTo with family and friends. You Egypt trip series was super too. You’re doing a great thing with this channel keep it going! Peace…
You made my mouth water 😍😍😍...and the tacos looked good too 😘
My family & I went to Mitch’s the same day you posted the original version of this :) the tacos were pretty decent, but the clam chowder was to die for! Please do a part 2!
The clam chowder is incredible!! There is definitely enough spots for a part 2! 🙏
This guy oviously doesnt know what the fuck he is saying. Best tacos in san diego are in encinitas, chula vista and also in national city.
@@mikebloomer1563 Names of places and location please.
Hey Gareth! I am a native San Diegan and I love my hometown and the variety of cultures and food we have to offer. All 5 listed are definitely the top 5 in SD! Thank you for recommending to your many viewers and supporting our local small owned shops!
Love to hear that Lisa, and I'm very happy to do it! I love this community and I love tacos... win win! 😃
Dude this is my first time on your channel and watching your videos and I just wanna say thank you for being super down to earth and chill and showing us some of your favorite taco spots in California I currently live in Vegas and I must say those tacos from Tacos El Gordo looked absolutely amazing I wanted to jump through my phone and guess what I've never been there so I am for sure gunna go now thanks my man keep the great video's and content coming💯
Man. You made me hungry. Going too try all these spots over the next few months. Can’t wait 💯
Im a SD (chula vista) native and all of these spots are amazing!!! Anyone traveling to SD must try Mexican food from one of these places.
Every. Single. One! We frequent all of them! Yummm! We even bring our own chairs to kikos! Love the video!
Haha, had to get creative during this pandemic 😆
The Way you describe it , I Definitely want to try them
I'm happy you are back! Can't wait until next weeks video.
Thank you Zoey! I am very happy to be back after a LONG break from making videos here! 🙏 Thanks for sticking with me!
Damn that Mulita looks so good.... yummy, saludos from National City/ San Diego
It was delicious, and aggressive! 😆 Cheers!
Texas is known for tacos, but NOTHING comes close to the tacos from the “mom & pop” taco shops in San Diego County, SoCal.
I love Texas and will be moving relocating there in the next 3 years. However, their tacos suck.
I actually heard the complete opposite. I heard that the tacos in the south of Texas like in El Paso for example are some of the best in the entire country. I guess it just depends on you ask. Me personally I know that California is an overrated place and would choose life in Texas any day of the week.👍
San Diego Mexican food sucks imo. Tex Mex is way better. Even Phil's BBQ is nothing compared to Texas BBQ. San Diego foods are very overrated.
@@Jmeister7 Phil's is garbage. Tex Mex is okay but I was disappointed when I once ordered tacos and they came in premade shells.
@@Jmeister7 California as a whole is an overrated place. It’s super expensive to live here, most of the people here are miserable. The overall happiness levels are higher in Texas. Most guys that I know from Texas make low income and live well and have beautiful girlfriends and wives. While the guys in California are struggling to survive and have to live with their parents to avoid unaffordable rents. It’s literally a California hell.
Omg !!! Definitely making a trip to SD soon 🤤 love the Fullsend (Nelkboys) 🤣
We love tacos out here in LA. Great video brother 👍🏼
Good to see you out and about vlogging.. Have a good one and Happy travels man.. Peace
Cheers William! It feels great to get back out to film (and eat)! I appreciate you following along!
Sabes español y lo usas a pesar de estar en Estados Unidos, super nice!
Gracias! 😃
I finally watch your new vlog 2021. I missyou Gareth. Cheers for 2021
It feels good to be back! Thanks for sticking around 👊 😀
Excellent places! Thanks for choosing actual decent SD taco places!
Haha, my pleasure. I have seen too many videos that have missed the mark myself 😆
Best tacos in SD are in TJ hahaha
neta but if he goes down there he will come back without a car lmao
Yep!!
Y sin calzones ..!
It’s ja ja ja not ha ha ha
@@glamsheeTypical paranoid response. There are sections of TJ that are perfectly safe and clean with some of the best cuisine happening. Get away from Revolution Blvd. Go back and watch Bourdains episode in TJ. At Comicon Bourdain had huge praise for TJ.High end restaurants like Mission 19 in Zona Rio serving amazing Baja Med cuisine. To this day nothing beats TJ tacos just 20 min from downtown San Diego.
¡Por favor, Gareth! Son las 2 de la mañana, en España, y me estoy muriendo de hambre viendo tu vídeo 😋 ¡Quiero tacos!
Perdón, Javier! 😅
Thanks man! I was looking for some inspiration for some Taco Tuesday today haha
Great to see you producing videos again. These were some great spots for tacos. I can't wait to go back to San Diego to try all these places!
Thanks for staying with me Tak! It has been WAY too long!! I am very happy to be back and have another San Diego for you next week! 👊
Let’s give some more taco recommendations around SD, I like “Los Primos Birria” in Chula Vista
Lmao that place weak af! over priced, small taco, and the tortilla hella cheap taste like Guerrero tortillas 🤢
Up north in Oceanside, Miramar Fish Tacos. Their Octopus tacos are mouthwatering. They also do a really unique version of a california burrito with smoked tuna.
@@stephdesportes4619 I will have to try them out next time i'm up there.
Thanks
@@SDsailor7 my pleasure!
All great and all, just forgot to add limón to the tacos! 😋
nice work !! definitely all top spots , great vlog all the way around!! SD LOC approved 🤙🏽🤙🏽 🌮🌮
Bro you know the good tacos 🌮🙌🏼🙌🏼
Havent heard of Mitchs, gonna try it. Tacos El Gordo to me is the best hands down, if you're in the area again check out a food truck on Main and Hilltop called Tio Pepes. They have a restaurant in TJ, tortas ahogada and carnitas.
Awesome to see you out and about again. Wow you totally made me hungry watching this. And the production quality of this video is very solid.
Thanks Don, I appreciate it! It was a difficult video to edit without taking trips to the kitchen! 😂
GARETH,
The octopus and Salmon tacos are my favorite ones...
Never been to Mitch’s..but you’re dead on right about the rest. I would toss in TJ Oyster down in Chula Vista
I like the OG (small) shop better than the new restaurant. Something about it makes all taste better.
@@junkv57 You talking about the original on Bonita or the new little one over by the 805? I usually go to the restaurant just because the original is too small and packed. If you haven't tried them, the Shrimp Chipotle Fries are insane!
Hopefully when the whole of the U.S is a lot safer, will be glad to see if you could do a '5 must try Pizzas in New York'
Kind regards Gareth, and I really enjoyed watching this video and how you respectfully communicate with the locals especially communicating with them in their own language. I'm looking forward to the next video and stay safe my brother
Oh that's a great idea!! I will definitely do that when the world goes back to normal 🍕 🍕 🍕 Thank you for the kind words, and all the best my friend!
Just came across this video and just love all the tacos I’ve seen but Quattro Milpas is my over all favorite, been going there for years. The rice and beans are absolutely delicious, try them with a tamale on top .... insanely delicious.😋
Thank you for the video.😊
Thank you for letting me drool 🤤 over all your taco spots! I’ve had tacos from all those spots.
My pleasure, Michelle! 😃 Do you have a favorite spot??