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About
Taqueria El Cino
Taqueria El Cino is a hidden gem located at 1719 Palm Ave in San Diego, CA, offering a variety of flavorful Mexican dishes that will leave your taste buds craving more. This women-owned beer bar is known for its delicious tacos, including Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, and even Keto tacos for a low-carb option. Their breakfast menu also features mouth-watering options like Breakfast Burritos with your choice of ham, bacon, or chorizo.
Customers rave about the quality of the food at Taqueria El Cino, with one review mentioning how impressed they were with the taste and meat quality. The Birria tacos with consome and the cabeza tacos were highlighted as standout dishes, with the meat described as tender and juicy. The homemade tortillas and flavorful salsas add an extra layer of authenticity to the dining experience.
The restaurant itself is spacious, clean, and well-arranged, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. With amenities like outdoor seating, waiter service, and free parking, Taqueria El Cino ensures a comfortable dining experience for all. Whether you're a local or just visiting San Diego, this taco spot is definitely worth a visit for a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Our Guestbook
“ The cashier was really nice and helped me and my sister with our order. The chef is friendly as well and smiled at us while cooking our food. We ordered asada fries, cabesa burrito, and birria w consome tacos. My dad, sister and I were extremely impressed. We rate it 9.5/10 for the taste and quality. The price is high but reflects the quality of the meat. We did not experience any dry asada or lengua. The cashier was also kind and gave us 3 different options of salsa. Jalapeño was very spicy! She also gave us fresh limes and radish. We are locals here and will be choosing this place as our new taco spot :) ”
“ While visiting San Diego, my friend (who is a local) recommended this place for taco night and it did not disappoint!! Birria taco - I did not order consome on the side but meat itself was super tender and soaked with all the spices from the consome. the corn tortilla was soaked with the broth yet super crispy. a bit greasy but it was so good topped with onions and cilantro that I ordered seconds :D Cabeza taco - the BEST type of taco there is, no cap! meat was super tender, juicy, and soaked with savory broth. meat not gamey AT ALL. similar to carnitas but much more juicy. paired well with all condiments, salsa gives it a tangy kick! Lengua taco - meat is a bit tougher but tastes EXACTLY like a regular cut of beef. not gamey AT ALL. paired well with all condiments, salsa gives it a tangy kick! Birria mula - first time trying a mula and it is similar to a meaty quesadilla but smaller and tortilla is crispier. I think the cheese is a bit too much for me as it takes a bit away from the birria meat, but I am glad I tried it! Service was quick and friendly :D My friend and I came for dinner at around 5:30PM and shop was relatively empty. We were seated right away with no wait. Has own free parking lot. ”
“ Craving some street tacos and this place did not disappoint. Located in a spot that isn't too busy, it's very spacious, clean and well arranged. As soon as you walk in you can smell the grilled meats. Lots of options on the menu but I tried the birria tacos, carne asada taco and adobada taco. All were very fresh on homemade tortillas. Very good flavor in all of them but definitely liked the adobada the most. Salsas were good too. They offered agua frescas but didn't get a chance to try those. If you want some good quality tacos and don't want to deal with the crowds at other taco spots, add this place to your list because everything about it was great! ”
