The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand

The Taco Stand

Mexican

The Taco Stand is the best authentic Mexican taco stand this side of the border. They offer the best Mexican food in La Jolla, CA.

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Location and hours

Location

Location

621 Pearl St., La Jolla, CA

(858) 551-6666

Hours

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.3

(46 reviews)

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Reviewed on June 4, 2024

Great Mexican food prepared with the freshest ingredients. The corn tortillas are made right there and are truly delicious. Be sure to pay the extra and get the melted cheese in your tacos! The sauces are special and unique. Taco Stand puts their own special spin on memorable meals for everyone!

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Douglas M.
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Reviewed on January 5, 2020 Verified Purchase

This location requires you to print out your Restraurant.com voucher before attending. They wouldn’t take it on my phone. I attempted to redeem this to print the voucher which I found out you can only do on a computer (not from the app or mobile site) very disappointed in the restraint and functionality of restaurant.com services.

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Elissa B.
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Reviewed on December 28, 2018 Verified Purchase

Line can be long, but moves fast. All good is freshly made including the tortillas! Carne asada MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH!

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Betsy S.
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Reviewed on December 24, 2018 Verified Purchase

Not a place by wait to get your food & food was great!

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Betsy S.
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Reviewed on July 27, 2018 Verified Purchase

It's a popular place and often crowded..BUT, needs a deep cleaning! Can be pretty nasty. The tacos are so so...Salsas are great! Corn on cob excellent! Fun place!

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Reviewed on April 15, 2018 Verified Purchase

Great food but has become really popular recently. It’s too small of a restaurant for a big crowd because it can be hard to find seating and the line was out the door

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Reviewed on October 16, 2017 Verified Purchase

The food was fresh and tasted great.

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Alexander d.
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Reviewed on October 2, 2017 Verified Purchase

My Surf & Turf burrito was definitely not nearly as good as usually. Less shrimp. Other ingredients out of proportion. Seemed like it was just thrown together. The cup of guacamole had pineapple in it.

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Reviewed on May 28, 2017 Verified Purchase

Had the Bacon,Egg & Cheese breakfast burrito and added Shrimp - Awesome!!

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Reviewed on May 15, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great Food

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Jasmine B.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

small shop but wonderful food. The place is always crowded but you will be able to find seat by the time food came out. Love, love the place.

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Ann T.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great tacos.

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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Speedy and friendly service that provided the best tacos in San Diego.

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Reviewed on January 8, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was great recommend the camaron taco!!!

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Laura A.
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Reviewed on December 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

Need additional seating to accommodate patrons.

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Reviewed on July 20, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food was delicious and served fast by friendly staff.

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Stephen L.
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Reviewed on July 1, 2016 Verified Purchase

The wait was long.

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Sharon C.
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Reviewed on July 1, 2016 Verified Purchase

The wait was long.

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Sharon C.
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Reviewed on July 1, 2016 Verified Purchase

The wait was long.

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Sharon C.
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Reviewed on April 20, 2016 Verified Purchase

Fast. Easy. Good.

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Reviewed on April 10, 2016 Verified Purchase

Good authentic. Good value with restaurant. Com. Didn't know of this place before the promo

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Reviewed on January 21, 2016 Verified Purchase

food tasted delicious and fresh

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Reviewed on January 2, 2016 Verified Purchase

they had just finished up woth a "fund raiser" and the place was a mess & extremely noisy. should have left.

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Reviewed on August 24, 2015 Verified Purchase

It was very busy, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their eating experience, but I had tried this cafe before and whatever spices they use, upset my stomach. When I saw this on Restaurant.com, I bought it as I thought I could try again. We went last night, and I, once again had an upset stomach, gas, and reflux. I doubt if that happens to very many people as it was crowded. I am unable to eat there again. I think it was spices maybe in the salsa??

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Reviewed on June 15, 2015 Verified Purchase

Good prices and good food!

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Ron D.
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Reviewed on June 7, 2015 Verified Purchase

Everything was made in house from tortillas, churros, paleta, etc. Fantastic al pastor tacos. Excellent salsa bar. My new spot when in La Jolla area.

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Reviewed on June 2, 2015 Verified Purchase

The fish tacos seem like there is a different sauce than when the shop first opened. Liked it better before. Also the guacamole needs more kick.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on April 27, 2015 Verified Purchase

Best steak burritos. habanero salsa is so delicious. Love their fish tacos as well. Dont forget to order the churros

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Reviewed on April 16, 2015 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent, service personal and friendly

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Reviewed on April 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

The business was super busy, and the staff was very efficient and friendly. The young guy at the front at first was overwhelmed, but it seemed to be close to his first day and he was still very nice! The sauce selection was delicious as always, and very well stocked. The only reason I didn't choose excellent for my survey is the carne asada fries seem to have gotten smaller. I've had it in the past to go, so maybe it's the small container they use for it? I just wish it wasn't so small for so much money.

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Reviewed on March 22, 2015 Verified Purchase

we had a large group. Waiter was very accommodating--rearranging tables--keeping the orders straight. senior discount

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Reviewed on March 22, 2015 Verified Purchase

food is consistently good,but portions are getting smaller

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Reviewed on February 26, 2015 Verified Purchase

Very nice staff and delicious food at a fair price.

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Reviewed on February 23, 2015 Verified Purchase

Friendly service. delicious food, fun & casual atmosphere. Went back again.

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Reviewed on January 24, 2015 Verified Purchase

Yummy food. Shrimp burrito was excellent.

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Reviewed on January 23, 2015 Verified Purchase

nice clean restaurant with awesome staff

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Reviewed on December 23, 2014 Verified Purchase

GOOD FOOD ...GOOD PRICES....NICE INSIDEFRENDLY PEOPLE

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Reviewed on November 13, 2014 Verified Purchase

i ordered chesse for one dollar extra and they forgot to put it on my burrito.

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Reviewed on November 13, 2014 Verified Purchase

The shrimp burrito is delicious!

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Reviewed on November 2, 2014 Verified Purchase

Good food, made fresh, and a good price. I will eat here again.

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Reviewed on October 28, 2014 Verified Purchase

Carne Asada ROCKS!!! Please open a Taco Stand in Orange or San Bernardino County!

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Reviewed on October 20, 2014 Verified Purchase

Prices on the "menu" were higher in every category so I was unpleasantly surprised with the bill.

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Martgaret .
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Reviewed on October 6, 2014 Verified Purchase

great surfer tacos and burritos

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Reviewed on August 2, 2014 Verified Purchase

Music selection was annoying. Alternative rock not conducive to dining atmosphere.

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Reviewed on July 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food was great as per usual.The waitress was exceptional and really added to our dining experience.

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Reviewed on June 17, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food was great! Fresh, handmade tortillas. Meat so tender, I don't even remember chewing!!!Cute atmosphere. :-)

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