When your first job is working at a Taco Bell, eating tacos becomes somewhat of a lifestyle, especially if one of the perks of the job is FREE food.Β The fast food chain is far from authentic Mexican food, but since those good old days of working there, my pallet has drastically evolved. Iβve become quite good at finding cheap and delicious food, so in honor of Cinco de Mayo, TCV is sharing 5 of our favorite taco joints in the San Diego area. Check ’em out below!
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Pacific Beach Fish House has an amazing blackened salmon salad, which is what I had on my first visit. But since weβre talking tacos, on my next visit I asked the nice young lady behind the counter, βShow me what you got for tacos?β She suggested the TKO Taco, which is a fresh grilled mahi mahi topped with mango salsa. It was incredible!
I can see why Pacific Beach Fish House was voted as one of the best fish tacos in San Diego during a recent fish taco competition.
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Puesto, with locations in La Jolla and near Seaport Village at The Headquarters, draws you in with its bold vibrant dΓ©cor and gorgeous mural in the main dining area. Specializing in Mexican street food made with locally sourced ingredients and sustainable seafood, Puesto features a variety of flavorful, authentic tacos. Start out with the mix and match three βchicken al pastor, chicken verde and the Guadalajara style lamb barbacoa, and go from there. Youβll love it!
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Lolitaβs Restaurants are family owned casual taco shops located throughout San Diego County. As far as Iβm concerned, all of their locations never disappoint. Order both the rolled carne and pollo asada tacos. Serve them up with a side of crisp chips, spicy carrots, guacamole and salsa, and youβre good to go!
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When you walk inside of Karinaβs Mexican Seafood in Otay Ranch Town Center, you will immediately fall in love with the colorful traditional Mexican art combined with the fun music. Aside from the beautiful decor, the delicious aromas of the spices fill the place, which is a true indication that the food is amazing! While youβre there order the marlin tacos. Muy bueno!
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Barrio Logan, is quickly becoming one of San Diegoβs reformed popular hot spots. It has a vibrant art scene, cozy coffee shops and of course everybodyβs favorite eatery and staple in the community, Las Cuatro Milpas. Theyβre best known for their chorizo and beans, howeverβdonβt sleep on those tacos! I love the shredded beef taco, but just be prepared to wait in line to get it. Folks drive for miles for a taste of Las Cuatro Milpas!
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