BARRIO STAR
2760 5th Ave. Creative, high-end “Mexican Soul Food” in a swanky, mod atmosphere.
EL CAMINO
2400 India St. You’ve never seen a Mexican restaurant quite like this. Design-mag good looks, gourmet salsas and popular “Taco Tuesdays.”
EL INDO
3695 India St. A legendary taco shop. Pick up the chips and guac to go and be the star at your next family function.
EL ZARAPE
4642 Park Blvd Dangerously good ‘fast casual’ Mexican with award-winning seafood tacos, and many veg and vegan options.
JUAN CHOU
3025 Juniper St. Mex and sushi in one place?! No rules, enjoy tasty tacos and specialty sushi rolls with cold cerveza and premium sake!
LA PUERTA
560 4th St. Hello happy hour! æTil 7pm, get half off drinks and apps. Surf & Turf tacos and margaritas are tops downtown.
LAS CUARTO MILPAS
1875 Logan Ave Wait in a 30-min line for a taco? You won’t find a more authentic, delicious taco anywhere. Since 1933! Closes 3pm.
LUCHA LIBRE
1810 W Washington St Wrestler masks and fiesta colors: this “gourmet” taco shop will kick your taco shop’s ass.
SUPER COCINA
3627 University Ave. This is where San Diego’s top chefs go when they want authentic Mexican food.
TACOS EL PAISA
2494 Imperial Ave If your downtown culinary adventure feels stale, head out to El Paisa. You’ll forget which side of the border you’re on.
