El Puerto Taco Shop

I drove 20 min and it was absolutely worth it! California Burrito was phenomenal (with their special ingredient of hashbrowns instead of fries!!!) AMEN. No salsa needed.

First visit was a early Saturday morning a couple years back around 800am, and once I knew my surroundings I was torn between getting a morning Bloody Mary at Cali Comfort or, having breakfast at the nearby taco shop. I chose the healthier? option by getting a breakfast burrito here at this taco shop. One of the few places that includes hash browns in these. I'm sure I saved some dough too since I was already shelling out $175 for work on my clunker of a truck at La Mesa Tire. Seemed like a smart call. Yes I was definitely hungry while waiting for my front end work and alignment and...what do you know, Yelp came in handy to try a new spot! Very good! Quality and taste here were above average. I've heard about this place from a guy at work 'cuz his cousin lives a block away. He gets the Carnitas burrito and says it's glorious. I have been back to try a California burrito and a tostada and it's been consistently tasty. One of the better taco shops I've been to in the Spring Valley area for sure. I haven't ordered anything with guacamole, but some say it's that glowing green sour cream version. Maybe just avoid those types of items.We have a great problem here don't we? So many taco shops, so little time..

Maybe I just came in a bad day .This is there birria de chivo 1 big bone & 3 "meat" chunks . Tasteless & mediocre ... Cash only.. and it took a while to get my food even thoe i was the only one inside

Food was awesome. The shrimp ceviche was as it's supposed taste like limón. The beef tacos hit the spot and the salsa was perfectly spicy. My son had the pollo asado burrito and he devoured it. The two downsides are that the parking was limited and they only accept cash. The guy at the register was friendly and attentive with our order. The atmosphere was as expected some music from the radio station no remark about it. Overall my experience was a solid 4

I think I might have been here once before but I don't remember. This is cash only. They have an ATM machine though. It's a little cramped feeling, with a crowded line and tables that seem too close together. Burrito is very good, above average. The rolled taco is very good as well.

Best rolled tacos I've ever had hands down. (Get American guacamole) Service is great people are always nice, they make you feel like they care. It's in the middle of a neighborhood so the vibe is homey, you can tell everybody picking up are locals. No restroom but they have a sink for you to clean up. Make sure you get the horchata! It's a must. Every time I come to San Diego I can't miss El Puerto it's a tradition for life now.

My 2nd visit here and both times have been pretty good! The 1st visit was well over 2-3 years ago but I definitely need to make more stops here instead of settling for the ones nearby my place.I've read many reviews about their burritos and infamous rolled tacos and they are the truth! I had their carne asada burrito which was just ok to me it was actually kinda too salty for me, but not bad. Now the rolled tacos! Those are the star of the show! Believe all the reviews you've read about them because they're true! I'm not sure if they were chicken or beef but I've never had rolled tacos that good! They were fried to perfection with the perfect crunch! It was not oily, not salty, not too crispy and LET ME TELL YOU! It did not get soggy not once with all the condiments on top! I've eaten a lot of rolled tacos in my life to tell you there were bomb! They do use American guac which I know is controversial to a lot of people but I'm not complaining since I love sour cream.They do only accept cash so be prepared, but there also is a 711 right next door. I would only hope they can extend their hours because most taco shops in the Valley close at 9-10pm when I'm used to 24/7 in City Heights and SE.

The food is tasty,the service is ok and ambiance is small I'm not a big fan of that. After 12:00 p.m. good luck it gets crowded in there everyday ! My advice have patience.

This place has the Best California burritos in Spring Valley! People come from far and wide to get a burrito here.If you know you know..!!!The only down side is that they are cash only :(But they have an ATM inside.

If I could give half stars - I would rate this place 3.5. The food here is good, however there are some inconveniences that are involved with eating here. The parking is incredibly limited and the parking lot is shared with a 7-11. There are multiple signs indicating that the spots are for "7-11 customers only", however the spots for El Puerto are all taken since the wait can be very long. They also only take cash which can be challenging (there is an ATM). The burritos are decent size for the price and the flavors were good - it was my first California burrito and didn't disappoint!So the food I would give 4 stars, however the difficulties with parking and only taking cash 3 stars.