The Taco Stand

California Burrito Rating (3) Embarking on a quest to rank San Diego's California Burritos! Third stop at Taco Stand. Product: Absolutely delicious, with a great variety of ingredients. So far, this is the best burrito I've had in San Diego. Lots of sauces to choose from. The burrito is huge and yet $4-5 cheaper than burritos I've tried elsewhere. The only downside is the long wait. 10 out of 10 Service: Pretty standard, not as friendly as other places. Maybe it's because of the constant stream of people. 7 out of 10. Ambiance: Stylish and simple, comfortable to be in. 8 out of 10

The BEST taco. The service is good. Food takes some time to get ready, but it's all cooked fresh. The salsa Fresca is free. The topping bars are nice, but the bar gets packed with people. Prices are all reasonable. The guy at the register was really nice and kind, he has amazing voice. But for my second time order, a white girl helped me. She stood there and stared at her phone. I kept standing and gave her a few seconds. I asked her if I'm good to order and she replied with the attitude. She was so mean.

Very delicious Tacos - ones of the best I ever had! Try also the Guacamole and Chips - both freshly made. In the back you can pick yourself different mild and hot salsas. Pricing is reasonable. Decently can recommend!

I recently visited San Diego for a conference and was on the hunt for some authentic Mexican food near my hotel. I stumbled upon The Taco Stand at 645 B St., and it turned out to be an absolute gem! Despite the line being out the door, a clear sign of its popularity, the wait was more than worth it. I ordered the Carne Asada burrito and paired it with a regular fountain drink. The burrito was packed with flavor, and the salsa verde added just the right amount of kick. Every bite was delicious, and it absolutely hit the mark for great-tasting Mexican food. The atmosphere was lively, and it was clear that this spot is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. If I find myself back in San Diego, The Taco Stand will definitely be on my list of must-visit places. Highly recommend!

It was a disappointing experience, our asada, mushrooms and pastor tacos were cold, tortillas were raw. Once we got the hot tacos, the asada taco lacked flavor. Same with the pastor taco , the shrimp and mushroom taco were ok. The salsas area is ok, but trash containers next to it were full and is not a good thing to have it so close.

Huge burrito packed with ingredients, very tasty. Great salsa bar self serve. Service was slow but partially because the place was packed, the cooks are non stop cooking!

Visited this place on the weekend for lunch and this place kinda busy. I got the al pastor burrito to go and they made it fresh so it took them a while. There’s a topping bar where you can grab the salsa, onion, etc. Burrito was good portion and packed with meats. Highly recommend to visit this place if you’re in Gaslamp area.

When I arrived at The Taco Stand, it wasn't very busy, and they took my order right away. While filling up my fountain drink, I noticed it was out of soda, so I informed the staff. They changed it out, which took a while, but I didn't mind too much. However, when someone who arrived 10 minutes after me got their food before I did, I began to wonder. I asked about my order, and they assured me it would be right up. It took about 45 minutes to receive my food. My husband was in the car circling the block, and by the time I got back to the car, the first taco I pulled out, the carne asada, was already cold and not good at all. To make matters worse, they shorted us a taco. We were grabbing lunch on the way out of town, so we couldn't go back to address the issue. The baja taco was good, but the chicken taco was not, and the al pastor was just okay. The mushroom taco was particularly disappointing, with just mushrooms and onions, a little avocado, and almost no flavor. The guacamole for the chips was unimpressive, tasting like plain mashed avocado with very little seasoning and only a few pieces of onion and tomato. I had tipped in advance, but it seemed like they either forgot about my order or stopped halfway through since some of the tacos were cold. The soda fountain was out, and most of the items at the salsa bar were depleted as well. Despite it not being busy, they never mentioned that the food would take a while; in fact, they said it would be up in a few minutes. Overall, I was not impressed with the quality or the service. I don't understand how this place has so many good reviews. There are plenty of good taco places out there, but this isn't one of them.

California Burrito Rating (3) Embarking on a quest to rank San Diego's California Burritos! Third stop at Taco Stand. Product: Absolutely delicious, with a great variety of ingredients. So far, this is the best burrito I've had in San Diego. Lots of sauces to choose from. The burrito is huge and yet $4-5 cheaper than burritos I've tried elsewhere. The only downside is the long wait. 10 out of 10 Service: Pretty standard, not as friendly as other places. Maybe it's because of the constant stream of people. 7 out of 10. Ambiance: Stylish and simple, comfortable to be in. 8 out of 10

The BEST taco. The service is good. Food takes some time to get ready, but it's all cooked fresh. The salsa Fresca is free. The topping bars are nice, but the bar gets packed with people. Prices are all reasonable. The guy at the register was really nice and kind, he has amazing voice. But for my second time order, a white girl helped me. She stood there and stared at her phone. I kept standing and gave her a few seconds. I asked her if I'm good to order and she replied with the attitude. She was so mean.

Very delicious Tacos - ones of the best I ever had! Try also the Guacamole and Chips - both freshly made. In the back you can pick yourself different mild and hot salsas. Pricing is reasonable. Decently can recommend!

I recently visited San Diego for a conference and was on the hunt for some authentic Mexican food near my hotel. I stumbled upon The Taco Stand at 645 B St., and it turned out to be an absolute gem! Despite the line being out the door, a clear sign of its popularity, the wait was more than worth it. I ordered the Carne Asada burrito and paired it with a regular fountain drink. The burrito was packed with flavor, and the salsa verde added just the right amount of kick. Every bite was delicious, and it absolutely hit the mark for great-tasting Mexican food. The atmosphere was lively, and it was clear that this spot is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. If I find myself back in San Diego, The Taco Stand will definitely be on my list of must-visit places. Highly recommend!

It was a disappointing experience, our asada, mushrooms and pastor tacos were cold, tortillas were raw. Once we got the hot tacos, the asada taco lacked flavor. Same with the pastor taco , the shrimp and mushroom taco were ok. The salsas area is ok, but trash containers next to it were full and is not a good thing to have it so close.

Huge burrito packed with ingredients, very tasty. Great salsa bar self serve. Service was slow but partially because the place was packed, the cooks are non stop cooking!

Visited this place on the weekend for lunch and this place kinda busy. I got the al pastor burrito to go and they made it fresh so it took them a while. There’s a topping bar where you can grab the salsa, onion, etc. Burrito was good portion and packed with meats. Highly recommend to visit this place if you’re in Gaslamp area.

When I arrived at The Taco Stand, it wasn't very busy, and they took my order right away. While filling up my fountain drink, I noticed it was out of soda, so I informed the staff. They changed it out, which took a while, but I didn't mind too much. However, when someone who arrived 10 minutes after me got their food before I did, I began to wonder. I asked about my order, and they assured me it would be right up. It took about 45 minutes to receive my food. My husband was in the car circling the block, and by the time I got back to the car, the first taco I pulled out, the carne asada, was already cold and not good at all. To make matters worse, they shorted us a taco. We were grabbing lunch on the way out of town, so we couldn't go back to address the issue. The baja taco was good, but the chicken taco was not, and the al pastor was just okay. The mushroom taco was particularly disappointing, with just mushrooms and onions, a little avocado, and almost no flavor. The guacamole for the chips was unimpressive, tasting like plain mashed avocado with very little seasoning and only a few pieces of onion and tomato. I had tipped in advance, but it seemed like they either forgot about my order or stopped halfway through since some of the tacos were cold. The soda fountain was out, and most of the items at the salsa bar were depleted as well. Despite it not being busy, they never mentioned that the food would take a while; in fact, they said it would be up in a few minutes. Overall, I was not impressed with the quality or the service. I don't understand how this place has so many good reviews. There are plenty of good taco places out there, but this isn't one of them.

this is my favorite taco place on planet earth. tortillas by hand service is great (not quick tho since everything is homemade) meat is fire sauces & sauce selection is elite if the taco stand has 0 fans, i no longer exist

The camaron (shrimp) tacos are the beeeesst, and I don't normally love shrimp tacos. I think I would prefer it with no cheese on it, but the shrimp are so big and nicely cooked. Great flavor, and they have tons of sauces to pick from. Al pastor was my 2nd favorite but I think I'd rather just have another camaron.

Was in SD for a work trip and had to ditch a few meals to grab some tacos. This was my first trip and it did not disappoint! I make tortillas at home so I was intrigued by their tortilla press process. The cook asked if I wanted one hot off the griddle! Man, nothing like warm fresh masa / tortilla!!! To eat for my main meal I got a pastor taco and a Sonora taco. The lady recommended the Sonora - it is carne asada on a flour tortilla loaded with toppings including pinto beans. Also much larger than the other tacos. The flour tortilla was super thin and so fresh. The whole thing was melded together by a crispy cheese skirt. So good! I appreciated they had pickled jalapeños (but no carrots), though I didn't love their salsa selection. My only other gripe was i wish they had put more fresh onions on the tacos! Pickled were available but nothing beats fresh onions and cilantro imo. Great stop, highly recommended!

Wow! Son said that when he's in San Diego this is one of the spots he has to go to. I was skeptical as I grew up in the Bay Area and I love my burritos from the Bay. Good mom that I am, I said I'd try it out. You order at the counter and hope to be able to get a spot at a table or at the counter. Luckily we came around 3:30 in the afternoon so a seat opened up. Lots of people ordering food to go so they wouldn't have to worry about seating. Got the Mar Y Tierra burrito, hubs got the grilled pescadero and al pastor tacos. Omg the burrito was sooo good. The combination of the grilled shrimp and the steak was so good. If you're able to get a bite of shrimp with beef then it's a party in your mouth! The crispiness is the shrimp with the depth of the flavor of the beef is amazing. Loved the cabbage and the sauce and the avocados. All of it mixed together is a flavor explosion in your mouth. Hubs got the tacos. The al pastor had a good char and the fish was fresh. Hubs said he'd get a burrito next time for a bigger bang for your buck. Hahahahah This location was downtown and has a few tables and counters to eat at. It's really just a place to dine and dash and I wouldn't hang out for very long. I just wish they'd give me a couple of chips so I could truly enjoy the salsa bar. I'd happily pay $1 for a small bag of chips. I don't need a pound of chips! Will definitely come back. Yum!

The shrimp on the camarones was well seasoned and went nicely with the avocado!! It was also the best al pastor i've had despite trying many at different establishments -- the pineapple burst of flavor. On both tacos, the combination of toppings and sauces, as well as the ratios of all ingredients, were perfect. The meat was perfectly tender too. We could legitimately not think of any way we'd want to improve them; the prices were pleasantly low too! The guac was middle of the pack. I personally think it could benefit from more lime and seasoning, but it did the trick. The nachos were freshly made and delicious! The workers were so nice and patient despite being evidently busy in the kitchen! It took some time to come out even at the less busy hour, but as the signage indicates, it's to have each taco freshly made. As for the Taco Stand vs. Tacos El Gordo question, I do like this place more. El Gordo has its own strengths, such as the authentic feel, and really really fast preparation (you can get your tacos in seconds), so it's much better if you're in a pinch. Both had flavorful meat and good prices. However, Taco Stand stood out in the toppings and tenderness of the meat, which make it my overall pick of time permits.

This is a hidden gem not to far from La Jolla Cove. The space is unassuming and gives off a lunch counter vibe. The staff was kind but ready to keep the line moving. We order the al pastor burrito and mar y tierra fries. This was hands down some of the best Mexican. The flavor was great and the carne asada on the fries was the perfect texture. We didn't wait long in line but did see it get busy right after we got our food so keep that in mind.

Try to make it to the taco stand every time I'm in San Diego. Love the tacos here. The baja fish taco, Al pastor and carne asada are all fantastic.

Solid tacos! I know there are mixed reviews but in my opinion, these are some of the better tacos, especially for the price. It's a low key place with some seating options, but it honestly can get so crowded at times it might be difficult to get comfortable. So taking them to go or eating on the walk is a good alternative You can pack up any sauces and topping you need, which is good, but the self serve bar area gave me the heebie jeebies-- too many hands in the area.

Amazing way to kick off my trip to San Diego. After a bunch of research, I knew we had to swing by to grab some tacos! The line was fairly short when we got there, but got longer as the evening went on. About 7 or 8 tables inside with a few more outside. On to the tacos... all were incredible! My favorite was the carbe asada, the meat had amazing flavor and was cooked to perfection. The tortillas also amazing. They had an awesome selection of sauces too, pairing very well with the tacos. Would absolutely recommend to others looking for a good meal!

Love this place. Very good and authentic tacos. I would prefer this over Tacos El gordo if tacos El Gordo didn't have Lengua, Cabeza, or tripas. They have a great salsa bar.

If I were to choose only one California burrito to eat for the rest of my life it would be the one from Taco Stand. I have never had a burrito where every single ingredient was cooked to perfection. Every other Mexican eatery I go to there is always something off. The tortilla is too thick, the fries are too well done, the meat is too dry, theres not enough cheese, the list goes on. However, at the Taco Stand you can count that every single bite you take out of their burrito is magical and full of incredible flavors. If you're not from San Diego and want to try some good Mexican food I would 100% take you here. I took my friend here from Kentucky and he said it was the best burrito he has ever had in his life. The green sauce is also a must! This is just one of their locations but the only one located in downtown. Just a side note that this place is super popular most likely you'll have to wait in a line or it might take a while to get your food, but everything is cooked to order and super fresh. Trust me, it's worth it.

The Taco Stand is a solid option if you are I San Diego! It's controlled chaos, very busy but efficient. They make a hand formed tortilla for every taco or burrito ordered. I had the taco de camaron, a Baja taco, and a taco Al pastor. All were so delicious! The salsa bar is generous, and you can order a full pound of chips and guacamole to go!

Fantastic find. Food service and ambiance of a family owned restaurant. Oh, and the food was great.

The line was out the door. They quoted everyone and even delivery drivers 30 min wait times and by 9 o'clock they gave 45 min wait times. I got carne asada and a chicken taco. Not sure if we are allowed to change our tortilla but they didn't ask. The tortillas get soggy quick and the taco falls apart. The meat are pretty big chunks. The chicken tasted grilled. They have a salsa bar.

Delicious tacos the food here everything is soo soo good and tasty. I wish it was a little cheaper but you can get anything on the menu and it will hit the spot for Mexican food. Can get packed and there is very limited seating but overall great spot that will satisfy your taco/ burrito/ fries cravings. I enjoyed the shrimp taco and the asada fries. Highly recommend

The staff was very nice. We came on a Tuesday around 1, it wasn't too busy but I can see it getting packed fast. The food was okay. My fav, that we ordered, were the fries, I'd definitely get them again. The burritos were pretty big! The pollo asado was good but for the rest it seemed like something was missing in flavor. Would try more when we're back in the area!

Walked over to this taco spot just to try some others outside of gordos. I must say I'm glad we stopped in here. The staff was nice and cooked out tacos to order. We wanted a quick snack before heading out for the day to explore San Diego post convention. I thought the flavors was good, our meats were cooked well, the guac was creamy and there's a salsa bar at the back. The only gripe i had was maybe they should double up on the tortillas on some of the tacos, completely disintegrated in my hands and i ended up eating my tacos like a Filipino at aunties dinner tables haha. Overall though meats were hot and tender, fresh. The space has high tops, bench seating and was a nice little taco joint! Will be back.

My stepson raves about this place so when my wife and I were in town we decided to try it. The place is small, but clean and the staff was very helpful and even have a sort of exhibition kitchen going on. The food was good, but didn't blow me away and wasn't super memorable. The surf and turf fries were a little too greasy and the tacos didn't stand out (highlight was the tortilla). The quesadilla was my favorite part. As leftovers it was solid. I would go back, just not out of my way.

I've been here so many times! My every trip to San Diego means a trip to taco stand which is at least once every quarter. I absolutely love their tacos! Baja fish and al pastor are my favorite with some lime and their house sauce. Service is quick and tacos are excellent! This place is a must visit if you visit San Diego! I love taco stand and highly recommend it.

Taco Stand is a growing restaurant chain that has the pricing that's beating inflation and the quality is very fresh. I got the carne asada fries which were bomb. The meat was well marinated and the fries were crunchy. This place is a good alternative to tacos el Gordo. I reccomend trying their carne asada tacos or their California Burrito if you're by yourself. If you want to share something with a friend then carne asada fries would be the way to go! The service is slow but the food came out in 20 min. Ambiance is just a very busy restaurant with a lot of people coming in and out.

The main reason I visited San Diego. Tacos. Tacos from The Taco Stand. I had it before when I last visited and I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since. All tacos are individually packaged. Fried fish tacos -- immediately orders 5. It was love at first bite. I love fish tacos so much. Big portion of fish. Al pastor taco -- I liked how they had sliced pineapples in it. Love the green sauce that they use for it. Meat was tender and soft. Well seasoned. Service was quick and staff were efficient. Ambiance is fast casual. I need to try their carne asada fries next time!

Really solid filling burritos. Got the pescado and the shrimp. Both great, liked the shrimp more.

TLDR: A step up from a lot of the Mexican food that I've tried in LA and OC. It's a must try place that is well within budget. Al Pastor Taco: The best Al Pastor Taco that I've ever had. Beautifully seasoned pork slices with small amounts of sweet pineapple to offer a sweet hint in contrast to the salty pork. Grilled Pescado Taco: My first grilled fish taco, and the blend of the flavors was very good. Mar Y Tierra Burrito: A surf and turf burrito that looks like a flavor sub. The proteins inside (beef and shrimp) were seasoned well and it also wasn't overwhelming. The blends of the protein, vegetarian, and sauce is hard to bear and I'm glad I got this Service: Fast service but the food that a bit longer to make, but that's simply the place's MO. Ambiance: It's a small spot, so there's not a whole lot of space to eat. Whatever space is there, it was used for indoor seating which people quickly took.

I love the downtown location!! The staff is always the best and the food is absolute perfection!! The California burrito is probably the best I've ever had in Southern California!! The Cameron taco (spicy shrimp) is also one of my favorite tacos to grab. Everything they make is really good so it's hard to pick a favorite! If you're going with a group then you have to get the carne asada fries! The place is so cute you're going to want to dine in! Parking can be a challenge but it was worth the hassle!! There are a few paid lots or some street parking down the street from taco stand!

We love taco stand. Some of the best tacos ever. Has been consistent, delicious, and a favorite stop whenever we're in SD. This location had a line out the door when we came on Sunday for dinner. It went by pretty quickly, and we got our food without too long of a wait. There is minimal seating inside, but we were able to snatch a spot. - Al pastor tacos (4.5/5): So yummy, always a favorite. So much meat, and it is tender, cooked well. - Carne asada tacos (4/5): Also delicious, packed with meat. Lots of guacamole which is citrusy and so good.

If you are going to have one Taco experience in SD, make it The Taco Stand. Tacos are all da bomb, with incredible flavor that comes through - with or without sauce. And did I say, all the sauces are amazing? The California burrito is what everyone says to get and I did. So filling and delicious. Try to order ahead as they are always crowded. Service was good with the order ahead option. The atmosphere is bustling, but that adds a really fun vibe. Gotta hit it!

Get this when you come. mar y tierra burrito mar y tierra fries well done cilantro and the chipotle sauce

The food is great at all of the Taco Stand restaurants but this one let me down. I ordered online for pick up and it said that it'd be a 15-20 minute wait. I went in a little early, so I waited until the "due time" according to the email I received. After the 20 minutes, I check in on the order and they looked at the receipt order and told me it would not be ready for another 20-30 minutes. After this, I came back 45 minutes later and they could not find my order and it was as if it never existed and they never saw the order come in. I also tried to call beforehand before going in and no one answers the phone. They also did not help with my refund. I probably will not go back to this one :(

I have heard so much good things about this place. I was down in SD for a couple of days and finally tried the burrito and tacos. I went around lunch time. It was busy but the staff were very fast and attentive. I got my food quickly. The California burrito was my favorite. 5/5. The carne asada was good. The burrito comes with guacamole, pico de gallo, fried and carne asada. It was delicious. The taco del pastor were good. The meat was flavorful. I liked the pineapple. I think this would have been better with a red salsa. 4/5 I can't wait to go back.

OMG! What a find! Fellow Yelpers did not let us down! This is a tiny spot just down the street from the Marriott Pulse where we were staying. After a long morning of travel, we were hungry and The Taco Stand sounded perfect. We got there before the mad lunch rush, thank goodness! You order before taking a seat. The tallest man with the most amazing bass voice and kind disposition took our order. (Just keep talking, Mister! And I hope you sing with that voice!) We asked for chips and salsa vs guac, and he directed us to the salsa bar in the back. There were at least five different salsas and cremas to select from ranging from mild to Uber hot. We took a bit of most everything because it looked so good. And I have to say, the bar was very clean with no cross-contamination of salsas one often sees at such bars. All the salsas are yummy--I especially liked the cilantro crema and it cooled my mouth after the hot-hot salsa that was also quite tasty--a little goes a long way! So, tacos! Everything is made from scratch including the tortillas. The fish taco has a nice spice to it, and the thick cuts of fish were cooked to perfection. Hard to get much better than those. But I saved the shrimp for last because I love shrimp. OMG! Seriously the BEST shrimp tacos I've ever had. Plump, juicy, grilled, again, to perfection. I was stuffed after two tacos. It was the perfect fuel for our epic walk in San Diego's Gas Lamp district. If you're in SD, come to The Taco Shop! I hear there are a few locations around town.

I wouldn't recommend door dashing this. I feel like it would taste better if you eat it at the restaurant. Volcano taco is a tostada - it's actually pretty bomb because I'm a crunchy taco person. The Sonora tacos are the way to go because it's flour tortilla !! The regular tacos are whatever. Always get the habanero salsa !!

Only the best tacos of my life. Period. The tortilla is made in front of you. The meat tacos are insane, make sure you get them. The fries are totally worth it too. The waiting time is long but do not give up!! It's not a waste of time and you'll will not regret.

Came in on a weekday for a quick dinner and was serviced promptly. I love that you can watch the staff roll out your tortillas and that the food is made fresh with each order (there is a bit of a wait after you order your food). Expect to spend $3-4 per taco. Their grilled fish and pollo asado tacos were superb and although the al pastor was my least favorite, it still packed a ton of flavor. I do wish they were lighter with their sauces so I can better appreciate the protein but that's an easy ask for next time. Highly recommend!

Today I tried the Taco Stand due to all the great reviews I saw. We decided to get four tacos total: two carne asadas, one baja (fried fish), and one pork taco. Our tacos were ready in less than 5 minutes and there is plenty of seating available, indoor and outdoor seating. They have a sauce bar next to their soda foundation, offering a variety of a bunch of different salsas. The tortillas were a bit fragile, kind of soggy and didn't hold all the toppings well. Each of the tortillas broke within the 2nd bite... so it made it pretty difficult to not be messy. These tacos are definitely bigger than most of the tacos you'll find in the Gaslamp area & meats tasted good/well seasoned. I would come back again because the tacos were good, just wished the tacos weren't so fragile and flimsy & hoping it was due to maybe it being take out & was wrapped in foil. Perhaps the torillas for the tacos aren't as soggy if order for dine in.

Super bomb burritos love the California! The downtown location is in perfect location to my apartment. Its flavorful. The service is great, quick and it's always chill to hang out or in the go.

The tacos and burrito were great! Overall a little pricey but yummy! We waiting a while since it was busy, but service was good. The tables were cute and the space was clean!

My friend recommended this place to me after she went to the La Jolla location- she was hoping this one was just as good and she confirmed it was. I had never been to either and was blown away by the amazing taste, the reasonable prices, and the plentiful options. The line was out the door at 8pm on a Wednesday. I ordered the grilled fish taco and the secret menu item (tostada al pastor), along with the corn on the cob. The tacos were delicious- everything was so fresh and perfectly proportioned. I could have just ordered one and been satisfied so I was pleasantly surprised by the size. The corn was so good. I'll be thinking about it for a while.

The food was GREAT! The wait was a bit long for 2:30 on a Friday afternoon, but still worth it. Enjoyed. Will return.

Saturday afternoon late lunch around 1:30 there was a line out the door and limited seating inside but some tables outside. Ordered chicken, carne asada mushroom and shrimp.The tacos are packed with meat and tortillas are made to order. There is a salsa bar in the back that was a mess but has some great options I can see why this place has a line out the door and is certainly worth the wait. Overall a great spot

Delicious and huge shrimp burrito. The sauces that you can get at the little stand in the back are really flavorful and have a good texture. Good with the burritos and tacos. Staff were friendly. There are a few good indoor and outdoor seating options.

I don't really get all the rave reviews. The restaurant is a bit of a hole in the wall with limited seating for a family to eat there. The lady at the front was nice and accommodating and we were able to order a couple simple beef tacos for our 8 year old. We took our food to go and ate everything in our hotel room. The flavors of my California burrito were good but not particularly great and a little on the greasy side. The chipotle sauce at the salsa station had a caution sign for being hot but it was pretty tame.

I'd heard from so many friends to check out this place, and I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical that it might be overhyped. But wow - this spot blew me away! Hands down, it was the best burrito I've ever had. We loved it so much that we ended up going back the same day for dinner! We tried both the California and the Mar y Tierra burritos, and each was packed with flavor, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. The combination of flavors in the Mar y Tierra was unreal, with just the right balance of surf and turf. We also sampled the tacos, which were delicious in their own right, but the burritos were definitely the star of the show. Highly recommend for anyone looking for seriously amazing Mexican food. Can't wait to go back!

Tacos are pretty good here. Slightly bigger than your average street taco. I was able to try the fish, al pastor, and camaròn. The fish taco was more lettuce and tomato than fish unfortunately. The al pastor was loaded with meat. The camaròn had fried cheese on the tortilla and four decent sized shrimp. If you're ordering around lunch time expect a 20-30 minute wait for your food. I recommend ordering early and online.

Fast service with limited seating, lively music! Great and cheap tacos. I got the camarón which had some fried cheese and that was my favorite! Carne asada and al pastor are also delicious, meat was cooked well and it was stacked with toppings (avocado, pickled onions, pineapple and salsa's)

every time i door dash from here they don't give me my drink. every single time. do they think i want to eat a burrito without a drink. it's not that hard to put the drink with the order. scum

Can not come to SD without stopping by Taco Stand!! I got their grilled fish, shrimp, and al pastor tacos and they were all sooooo good. My favorite was definitely the shrimp one tho. The shrimp was so juicy and seasoned so well. You can also taste that their corn tortillas are very freshly made! The tacos themselves are pretty decently sized. I was pretty full from the three that I ordered along with some of the elote that I shared with my mom. Really excited to try some of the other tacos the next time I come!

If you're looking for a good spot to grab tacos and burritos while in San Diego, this is the place to go. We ordered the fish tacos and the California burrito, both of which had fresh, smoky meat and flavorful fillings. The service was fast, as it did not take long for our food to come out despite the full house of other patrons present. Overall, I recommend this restaurant to anyone in search of satisfying cravings for some tacos or burritos when in San Diego.

Fabulous taco and burrito shop in downtown San Diego! After hearing from people on how great The Taco Stand is - I had to try it out for myself. Small cute, and efficient the Taco Stand produces awesome burritos! Probably the best burrito I ever had, plus service is great and done very efficiently!

I really love the Taco Stand, but this location isn't the best. It's in downtown, so we only come here if we're going to a show at House of Blues. It also doesn't much seating, so on a busy night you might have to stand or get it to go. You can't sit outside if you're drinking alcohol. And worst of them all: THEY DON'T SERVE THE CHURROS HERE! This is one of the reasons that I go to TS regularly, so this makes it my last choice out of all of the locations. Don't get me wrong, the tacos are fantastic. We also tried the Carne Asada fries, and the meat is definitely a step up from normal taco shops. Plus it was enormous! We shared it, and we couldn't finish it all because we also each ordered a taco. So if you're in the area, and those things don't affect you, go ahead. Just know that there are other locations (like Encinitas) that have it all.