California is famous for its beaches. San Diego, one of California’s best beach towns, is also famous for its tacos. They’re a great way to quench your hunger after a hard day of suntanning & surfing.
Traditionally corn tortilla tacos – both soft and crispy – rule. Here are some San Diego’s best taco joints, starting from the northern coast and working down to the Mexican border. [pagebreak]
Galaxy Taco (Pictured above)
A giant corn mural greets you when you enter this modern Mexican spot where heirloom corn is ground daily on site (to make masa) and daily specials are actually special.
A classic rendition of the typical beach town taco shack, this rustic spot situated between the beach and Mission Bay is always packed.
Mission Beach is where you’ll find this local fave. Voted Best Fish Tacos since 2010, its rooftop terrace and scenic sea views are the perfect backdrop against which to enjoy tacos and beer. [pagebreak]
Puesto (Pictured right)
Two locations plus one on the way mean everyone can enjoy Puesto’s delish Mexican fare, which includes vegetarian, gluten free and nut allergen sensitive options.
In the two years since it opened, this Mission Beach hot spot has become one of the most popular tickets in town. Top pick: Tuesday’s fish taco… Tasty!
This hard core sports lover’s bar attracts both the party crowd and families. (At odds, we know, but the truth if ever you bear witness.) Made to order tacos and a proprietary blended margarita are signature orders. [pagebreak]
Oscar’s Mexican Seafood (Pictured right)
Four locations including two in Pacific Beach, make this one of our most accessible picks. On the menu? Tacos made of just caught seafood – grilled pulpo is a popular favorite – and farm fresh ingredients at budget-friendly prices.
Don’t be confused by the tattoo shop storefront. Below said tattoo parlor is Mike’s Taco Club, which scores major points for its vast taco selection and patio.
Daily happy hour specials and a terrace with spectacular beach views are South Beach Bar and Grille’s top attractions. Try the grilled mahi taco to meet your new favorite food.
Imperial Beach, the last San Diego beach before Mexico, is the setting for IB Street Tacos, a cozy shop whose postage stamp size belies some of the best tacos north of Tijuana. Better still, many are priced at less than $2.
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