
Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in San Diego

by The OpenTable Team
Updated January 28, 2020
Early settlers who made their way to California called themselves Californios, and their heritage still touches everything from cultural events to the best tacos in San Diego. Of course, the mass influx of immigration means that this Mexican mainstay turns up all over town, whether filled with fresh Pacific seafood or local California produce. So where do the most seasoned diners go? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Through OpenTable’s massive network of devoted foodies, we’ve pinpointed the best tacos in San Diego. The top tacos restaurants in San Diego change based on who you ask. Why not try them all?
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Sheila
Dined 4 days ago
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4.8 (577)
$30 and under
Mexican
Mission Valley
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
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StevenVIP
Dined 6 days ago
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4.8 (5133)
$31 to $50
American
University City/Golden Triangle
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JanetVIP
Dined 3 days ago
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JanetVIP
Dined 3 days ago
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4.9 (352)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Mission Valley
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Donna
Dined 5 days ago
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Donna
Dined 5 days ago
4.8 (1676)
$30 and under
American
Mission Hills
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Michael
Dined 3 days ago
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Michael
Dined 3 days ago
4.4 (2799)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
La Jolla
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JeffVIP
Dined on May 31, 2025
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JeffVIP
Dined on May 31, 2025
4.8 (194)
$30 and under
American
La Jolla
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WhitneyVIP
Dined on May 13, 2025
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WhitneyVIP
Dined on May 13, 2025
4.4 (1030)
$30 and under
Mexican
Hillcrest
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RoccoVIP
Dined on May 25, 2025
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RoccoVIP
Dined on May 25, 2025
4.5 (1347)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Mission Hills
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SusanVIP
Dined 6 days ago
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SusanVIP
Dined 6 days ago
4.8 (1187)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
North Park
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BethVIP
Dined 6 days ago
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BethVIP
Dined 6 days ago
4.7 (329)
$30 and under
Mexican
Old Town
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Scott
Dined on May 26, 2025
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Scott
Dined on May 26, 2025
3.8 (1160)
$30 and under
Mexican
Old Town
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on May 25, 2025
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on May 25, 2025
4.1 (341)
$30 and under
American
Old Town
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Andrea
Dined on May 11, 2025
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Andrea
Dined on May 11, 2025
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Jane
Dined 1 day ago
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