The Taco Addict's Top 3 Taco Spots in San Diego

There’s nothing like lounging on the beaches of Mexico with a cold beer in one hand and a delicious taco in the other, all while listening to the sounds of crashing waves as a cool breeze caresses your skin. All right, well back to reality, because if you don’t have the every day luxury of passing time on a Mexican beach, then you should at least try to find the best place to grab a delicious taco.

With just a quick drive down the I-5 South to the Mexican border, it’s no wonder why Southern California has become one of the go–to places in the US for amazing Mexican food. Whether you like fried, grilled, fish, beef, pork, vegetarian, chicken or cheese, we have got your taco needs covered.

It’s the subtleties in life that make it worth living, especially when it comes to Taco Tuesdays, so sit back as we share the top 3 places to get your taco on in San Diego:

La Puerta 

560 4th Ave San Diego, CA - 619-696-3466 - La Puerta

Located in Downtown San Diego, this popular taco spot is the perfect location to grab some delicious tacos coupled with a little tequila and tunes. As a favorite hangout spot for many locals, customers flock to La Puerta to enjoy their award–winning tacos, large tequila selection, and overall fun vibe. As part of their commitment to their customers, La Puerta prides themselves on using quality ingredients to create their family recipes and specialty drinks. 

Taco Tuesday Specials include $2 Street Tacos and $3 Tecate. Their late night (10pm–close) Tuesday specials include $5 select appetizers, $5 sangrias, frozen margaritas and frozen mojitos.

Puesto

​789 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA - Puesto

With Locations in La Jolla and San Diego, this gem of a restaurant not only offers customers a variety of tacos to choose from, but also a chic ambiance with vibrant colors and Latin flair. Some of our personal favorite menu items include the Carnitas tacos, the Filet Mignon tacos, and the Lobster tacos. With local and sustainable ingredients, Puesto creates a gourmet spin on the traditional taco. Be sure to order a refreshing drink while you’re there, such as one of their organic sodas, delicious sangrias, Micheladas or a tequila crafted cocktail like their Mezcalito (Vida mezcal, guanabana, tamarindo, lime leaf, and charred orange).   

Taco Tuesday Specials include $2.50 Tacos and $3.50 Dos Equis Lager Cans all night.

Haggo's Organic Taco 

1302 N Coast Hwy 101 Ste 101 - (760) 753-6000 - Haggo's Organic Taco

Nestled in the heart of Encinitas, this hidden taco spot is the go–to taco destination for many locals. Through simple word of mouth, Haggo’s Organic Taco has grown a large customer following with their reputation for delicious food with simple, organic, GMO–free and local ingredients. As the perfect place to enjoy fresh, exciting and healthy food, many first-time visitors will quickly gather that this is not your ordinary taco shop. Boasting a unique nautical restaurant decor adorned in Cult–film inspiration with movie posters and pictures from Anchorman and Wes Anderson films, customers can also enjoy the whimsical feel of Haggo's Organic Tacos.

With regards to the food, it’s no wonder why this is one of our favorite spots to chow down. As one of the very few taco shops that utilizes a 98% organic and 100% GMO–free menu, customers are raving about their food. After recently being featured in an episode of Food Network’s Diner’s, Drive–Ins and Dives, this hidden spot seems to constantly be gaining popularity, as well as its own cult following. 

 

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