🌮 San Diego Taco Guide

Best Tacos in San Diego

Baja-style fish tacos, carne asada fries, and authentic border cuisine 20 minutes from Tijuana.

Find San Diego Tacos

San Diego's proximity to Tijuana means the taco game is strong. From legendary fish tacos to carne asada perfection, plus SD inventions like the California burrito and carne asada fries.

Fish Taco Legends

Tacos El Gordo

$ • Chula Vista

Tijuana's best, now in San Diego. The adobada and suadero are perfect.

Mariscos German

$ • City Heights

Seafood tacos done right. The ceviche and fish tacos are outstanding.

Blue Water Seafood

$$ • Mission Hills

Local favorite for fish tacos. Grilled or fried, both excellent.

Carne Asada Perfection

Tacos El Poblano

$ • National City

24-hour taco shop with perfectly seasoned carne asada.

Lolita's

$ • Multiple Locations

The carne asada fries are San Diego essential. Massive portions.

Taco Stand

$ • Multiple Locations

Tijuana-style tacos in a casual setting. The TJ dog is iconic.

Late Night & Classics

Rigoberto's

$ • Multiple Locations

24-hour taco shops. The carne asada burrito at 2am is a San Diego rite.

Tacos El Franc

$ • Chula Vista

Late-night institution. The adobada truck has lines for a reason.

City Tacos

$$ • North Park

Modern taqueria with quality ingredients. Great for groups.

Pro Tip: San Diego invented the California burrito (carne asada + fries + cheese + guac). It's not a taco, but you should try one.