The Taco Stand

Mexican $ ★ 4.3 (48 reviews)

About

The Taco Stand is the best authentic Mexican taco stand this side of the border. They offer the best Mexican food in La Jolla, CA.

Available Deals

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Lunch Dinner
Anonymous Verified visit ★★★★★


Thomas S. Verified visit ★★★★★

The best tacos on Pearl St, including the new place across the street. Very nice friendly staff. I had no problem using... The best tacos on Pearl St, including the new place across the street. Very nice friendly staff. I had no problem using the coupon on my phone. I just read the number to the cashier and she entered it. Very easy. As another reviewer said, lines can be long but they move pretty fast. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Read more Read less


Douglas M. ★★★★★

Great Mexican food prepared with the freshest ingredients. The corn tortillas are made right there and are truly delicio... Great Mexican food prepared with the freshest ingredients. The corn tortillas are made right there and are truly delicious. Be sure to pay the extra and get the melted cheese in your tacos! The sauces are special and unique. Taco Stand puts their own special spin on memorable meals for everyone! Read more Read less


Elissa B. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

This location requires you to print out your Restraurant.com voucher before attending. They wouldn’t take it on my phone... This location requires you to print out your Restraurant.com voucher before attending. They wouldn’t take it on my phone. I attempted to redeem this to print the voucher which I found out you can only do on a computer (not from the app or mobile site) very disappointed in the restraint and functionality of restaurant.com services. Read more Read less


Betsy S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Line can be long, but moves fast. All good is freshly made including the tortillas! Carne asada MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH!


Betsy S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Not a place by wait to get your food & food was great!


Teresa C. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

It's a popular place and often crowded..BUT, needs a deep cleaning! Can be pretty nasty. The tacos are so so...Salsas ar... It's a popular place and often crowded..BUT, needs a deep cleaning! Can be pretty nasty. The tacos are so so...Salsas are great! Corn on cob excellent! Fun place! Read more Read less


Hanna G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great food but has become really popular recently. It’s too small of a restaurant for a big crowd because it can be hard... Great food but has become really popular recently. It’s too small of a restaurant for a big crowd because it can be hard to find seating and the line was out the door Read more Read less


Alexander d. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was fresh and tasted great.


Brian S. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

My Surf & Turf burrito was definitely not nearly as good as usually. Less shrimp. Other ingredients out of proportion. S... My Surf & Turf burrito was definitely not nearly as good as usually. Less shrimp. Other ingredients out of proportion. Seemed like it was just thrown together. The cup of guacamole had pineapple in it. Read more Read less


Wade R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Had the Bacon,Egg & Cheese breakfast burrito and added Shrimp - Awesome!!


Jasmine B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great Food


Ann T. Verified visit ★★★★★

small shop but wonderful food. The place is always crowded but you will be able to find seat by the time food came out.... small shop but wonderful food. The place is always crowded but you will be able to find seat by the time food came out. Love, love the place. Read more Read less


Shelly M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great tacos.


Matthew F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Speedy and friendly service that provided the best tacos in San Diego.


Laura A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was great recommend the camaron taco!!!


Michele F. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Need additional seating to accommodate patrons.


Stephen L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was delicious and served fast by friendly staff.


Sharon C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The wait was long.


Sharon C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The wait was long.


Sharon C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The wait was long.


Kaitlyn H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Fast. Easy. Good.


Kaitlyn H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good authentic. Good value with restaurant. Com. Didn't know of this place before the promo


Agata S. Verified visit ★★★★★

food tasted delicious and fresh


Shawn S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

they had just finished up woth a "fund raiser" and the place was a mess & extremely noisy. should have left.


Roberta G. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

It was very busy, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their eating experience, but I had tried this cafe before and whate... It was very busy, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their eating experience, but I had tried this cafe before and whatever spices they use, upset my stomach. When I saw this on Restaurant.com, I bought it as I thought I could try again. We went last night, and I, once again had an upset stomach, gas, and reflux. I doubt if that happens to very many people as it was crowded. I am unable to eat there again. I think it was spices maybe in the salsa?? Read more Read less


Ron D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good prices and good food!


Christina E. Verified visit ★★★★★

Everything was made in house from tortillas, churros, paleta, etc. Fantastic al pastor tacos. Excellent salsa bar. My ne... Everything was made in house from tortillas, churros, paleta, etc. Fantastic al pastor tacos. Excellent salsa bar. My new spot when in La Jolla area. Read more Read less


Lauren G. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The fish tacos seem like there is a different sauce than when the shop first opened. Liked it better before. Also the gu... The fish tacos seem like there is a different sauce than when the shop first opened. Liked it better before. Also the guacamole needs more kick. Read more Read less


Mark H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Best steak burritos. habanero salsa is so delicious. Love their fish tacos as well. Dont forget to order the churros


Karen M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was excellent, service personal and friendly


Richelle S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The business was super busy, and the staff was very efficient and friendly. The young guy at the front at first was over... The business was super busy, and the staff was very efficient and friendly. The young guy at the front at first was overwhelmed, but it seemed to be close to his first day and he was still very nice! The sauce selection was delicious as always, and very well stocked. The only reason I didn't choose excellent for my survey is the carne asada fries seem to have gotten smaller. I've had it in the past to go, so maybe it's the small container they use for it? I just wish it wasn't so small for so much money. Read more Read less


Richard B. Verified visit ★★★★★

we had a large group. Waiter was very accommodating--rearranging tables--keeping the orders straight. senior discount


Mahmood H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

food is consistently good,but portions are getting smaller


Martgaret . Verified visit ★★★★★

Very nice staff and delicious food at a fair price.


Kari M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly service. delicious food, fun & casual atmosphere. Went back again.


Belinda B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Yummy food. Shrimp burrito was excellent.


Robert B. Verified visit ★★★★★

nice clean restaurant with awesome staff


Matthew G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

GOOD FOOD ...GOOD PRICES....NICE INSIDEFRENDLY PEOPLE


Doug H. Verified visit ★★★★★

i ordered chesse for one dollar extra and they forgot to put it on my burrito.


Robert B. Verified visit ★★★★★

The shrimp burrito is delicious!


Juana M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food, made fresh, and a good price. I will eat here again.


Julia S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Carne Asada ROCKS!!! Please open a Taco Stand in Orange or San Bernardino County!


Martgaret . Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Prices on the "menu" were higher in every category so I was unpleasantly surprised with the bill.


Melissa R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

great surfer tacos and burritos


Todd N. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Music selection was annoying. Alternative rock not conducive to dining atmosphere.


Merianne F. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was great as per usual.The waitress was exceptional and really added to our dining experience.


Heather Y. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was great! Fresh, handmade tortillas. Meat so tender, I don't even remember chewing!!!Cute atmosphere. :-)

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