Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the San Diego area by diners

#30. El Tianguis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (508 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free
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#29. Mariscos La Capital

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 National City Blvd. Ste 105 National City , California
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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#28. Taquizas Los Chuchys

- Rating: 4.7/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 713 Broadway Ste I Chula Vista, California
- Categories: Caterers, Food Stands, Mexican
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#27. Qué Sazón!

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3974 Harney St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Salad
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#26. Birrieria & Taqueria La Huasteca

- Rating: 4.7/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 865 Turquoise St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Delicias Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1212 South 43rd St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Sabor A Birria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 3013 Juniper St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#23. Contodo Fresh Mexican Eats

- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South Meadowbrook Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Fast food, Tacos
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#22. The Burrito City

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1255 Avocado Ave. Ste 103 El Cajon, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Roxys Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 815 C St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Jane's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 591 Camino De La Reina Ste 130 San Diego, California
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#19. Papasotes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 4223 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos, Hot Dogs, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#18. Big Boyz Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 Skyline Drive lemon grove, California
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos, Caterers
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#17. Armonía Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1422 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#16. Tacos La Chorreada

- Rating: 4.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3030 Clairemont Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#15. The Craft Taco at SOVA

- Rating: 4.7/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11585 Sorrento Valley Road Ste 108 San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. The Waves Taco Club

- Rating: 4.8/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 Fifth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#13. Birrieria Enriquez

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2041 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#12. La Perla Cocina Mexicana 3

- Rating: 4.8/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1224 Rosecrans St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Carnitas Quiroga

- Rating: 4.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 2241 Highland Ave. National City, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. La Costa Fusión Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2859 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Ferchaladas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2709 Imperial Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#8. Mike's Red Tacos - Point Loma

- Rating: 4.8/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3365 Rosecrans St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#7. Mariscos Mi Gusto Es

- Rating: 4.8/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4425 Home Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Seafood
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#6. Mariscos La Morena

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4630 Cajon Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Tacos
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#5. The Godfather Diner

- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 7914 Broadway Lemon Grove, California
- Categories: Diners, Mexican
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#4. Tamales Brenda's

- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2815 Imperial Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Hot Dogs, Food Stands
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#3. Taco Tuesday

- Rating: 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: San Diego, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Caterers
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#2. Mission Baja Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3819 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#1. Cali Craft Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 2707 Boston Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Caterers, Food Delivery Services, Tacos
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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