THE TACO STAND, La Jolla - 621 Pearl St - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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CUISINES

Mexican, Latin, Fast food

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards

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4.5

1,178 reviews

Excellent

874

Very good

215

Average

64

Poor

13

Terrible

12

lovisa

Gothenburg21 contributions

Long line, but worth the wait!!

Dec 2019 • friends

We had to stand in line for about 30 min, which wasn’t too bad. The place is super popular so the inside seating was packed. The food was delicious and absolutely worth the wait. We went there a second night and called ahead and ordered food for 11 people, but they forgot one whole meal.

Written 8 January 2020

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Dale M

Brookline8 contributions

Great authentic tacos with the freshest of ingredients

Nov 2019 • none

This is a no frills taco shop that specializes in providing great tacos. There is limited seating, and you will often find people standing in a line stretching down the street. This should only encourage you to see why all these folks think it's worth the wait, because it is! We've been multiple times and take our out of town visitors so they can experience just about the best tacos in San Diego.

Written 16 January 2020

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Shali

San Diego151 contributions

Good tacos with longer waiting line

Jan 2020 • none

we went to this place on a satueday night. The waiting line was too long . But good that we waited. The tacos are so good all hand made . We loved the shrimp tacos a lot and my son enjoyed his bean and cheese burrito. I highly recommend that people who are looking for nice fresh Mexican eatery

Written 13 January 2020

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Todd K

Saint James258 contributions

It’s ok

Jan 2020 • couples

We needed to see for ourselves what the fuss was all about and waited in a huge line and then waited more after we ordered. It was just ok. The cactus taco was nothing special and the California burrito had fries in it, which sounded good, but just made each bite a bit drier. The sauces are just ok too. The only thing we had that was better than ok were the churros. The people crammed in eating around us were not thrilled either.

Written 1 January 2020

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Magexport

Lake Forest85 contributions

A Good but Not Extraordinary Taco Stand

Dec 2019 • none

The line to get tacos was huge as was the wait. We expected something extraordinary as a result. When we finally arrived at the head of the line, our order was taken promptly and the food came out in a reasonable length of time. We were lucky enough to find two stools to sit on. The environment is less than great. Frankly, the tacos were acceptable but nothing special and certainly not worth the wait and the uncomfortable eating conditions. If there is a long wait, I would not bother and go elsewhere.

Written 6 January 2020

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Jason B

Indio156 contributions

Excellent Tacos At A Local Gem!

Sept 2021 • none

Stopped for lunch yesterday with my wife after an appointment at UCSD Medical. Have been here before, and so happy to visit again! Carne Asada taco, Al Pastor taco, Fish taco....DONE! Tacos are flavorful and delicious. The asada taco was absolutely delicious, the pastor was juicy, crispy, and the pineapple flavor was fantastic! My wife really enjoyed her fish taco. Salsa is served on the side, which is not super hot, but flavorful. The portions are perfect, and the tacos are just fantastic, DO NOT order without getting a corn on the cob! Outdoor bench seating is nice, and there is an indoor bench as well. Everything is made to order, so be patient for your order, they'll yell your name when it's ready!

Written 8 September 2021

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Iambic

Vancouver470 contributions

Worth its Travelers' Choice Award

Feb 2020 • none

You can't go wrong ordering any of the many tacos The Taco Stand offers. The only way you can go wrong is by deciding to go there when everyone else does (like a weekend evening). The line can be down the block. The Taco Stand is essentially a fast food take-out joint. More customers than seating. Small, really good, fresh tacos made from a variety of ingredients meats, fish, cactus). A hungry person could eat three or four. But it's not fancy. The house-made chips, which you can buy by the bag are much better than store-bought.

Written 26 February 2020

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robbyg346

United States165 contributions

Tasty, Affordable Food but be Prepared to Wait

Sept 2022 • none

The Taco Shack is clearly popular & well rated for a reason - tasty food and very affordable prices. The chicken tacos were good, but the elote (corn) was by far the best part, definitely the best I've ever had. The fact that they make their own tortillas only adds to it. I got there early and there was still a long line, I can only imagine how long it is during peak times.

Written 17 September 2022

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juliecheverri

New York City123 contributions

Yummy tacos!!!

Mar 2020 • friends

We ordered the fish, beef, and chicken tacos, all of which were delicious. The only reason why I’m not giving this spot a 5/5 is because we also ordered the chips and I found them a little stale and lacking salt. Nonetheless, great tacos!

Written 15 March 2020

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Alicen M

19 contributions

Amazing Tacos

Jun 2022 • couples

Really yummy tacos, the line is always long but it's totally worth the wait. There's not much in the tacos, I got two for dinner and wish I would have gotten 4. I ordered the pollo asada and the nopal taco, they were both delicious. Their churros are AMAZING, they cook them when you order them and come with a sweet dipping sauce.

Written 15 June 2022

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travelguyPa

293 contributions

Excellent authentic street tacos

Dec 2022 • none

The Taco Stand is worth the wait to get authentic street tacos. Lines can get a bit long at peak meal times because the food is made to order. Great toppings bar- better and more extensive than most. 2 tacos makes for a nice meal, with a good amount of filling of high quality and flavor. The servers are friendly and accommodating, even in the face of significant crowds. They manage to move things along as quickly as possible.

Written 14 December 2022

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Rebekah C

Fort Worth55 contributions

Must add to your La Jolla visit!

Jun 2022 • family

Must visit this taco stand! The fish and shrimp tacos were incredibly fresh and tender. We tried both grilled and battered fish, the shrimp tacos, and a nopal (cactus, tastes similar to green pepper) taco as well. All were delicious! Highly recommend!

Written 9 June 2022

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Conner D

6 contributions

God-Tier Status

Jul 2020 • couples

The title says it all. This place.... is the holy grail of tacos/burritos. My fiancé and I came here a few days ago and each got the corn and a california burrito. I nearly released a load in my pants upon the first bite. The homemade tortillas act as a perfect vessel to deliver the delicious carne asada and other fixings into my mouth. The salsas they provide are incredible as well. I have heard amazing things about the al pastor but unfortunately have not have the chance to try it. Either way, this place is a must visit (even if there’s a big line. Trust me, it’s worth the wait).

Written 23 July 2020

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Ashley R

55 contributions

Great Food, Long Wait

Dec 2019 • family

Stopped in on a weekday for lunch. There was a line out the door, but we stuck it out based on reviews. We really wanted to see what the hype was about! Front staff was really friendly & the kitchen is super efficient (I could not imagine cooking at that pace!!). We ordered the Cali burritos and Cactus tacos, both good but nothing over the top. Prices are fair. My main complaint is there was not a single place to sit or even stand, inside or outside. By the time we were able to reach the salsa bar our food was cold. We'll stick to take out orders next time!

Written 19 January 2020

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OurFueledLife

Atlanta270 contributions

Still Craving!

Oct 2020 • none

We loved every single thing we ordered and felt like we were in a local spot based on the number of locals walking up. Staff was quick, efficient and very kind. Wish we could get tacos like theirs in Atlanta! Go at sunset and sit outside to enjoy the view.

Written 17 October 2020

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