Cesars Taco Shop

First impression was great! My boyfriend and I came here before heading to the swap meet. Didn't know which meat to choose for my torta, but they said I can do half n half! Picked carnitas and barbacoa. The torta was delicious! Was so good, came with a lot of meat and the bread was soft. Outdoor seating. Super quick service, made fresh to order. Friendly too

Definition of hole in the wall but that's part of its charm.One word - barbacoa. It's FANTASTIC. Perfectly spiced, juicy. One of the best tacos I'd had in a while.Carnitas were pretty good too. Fish weren't great, I wouldn't get again. But I will def be back for that barbacoa. A heads up, salsas at the bar are good but all quite spicy. Carrots there are delicious!

Great environment decorated with parrots and nature outside area for dinning. The staff is very good at keeping the salsa bar full at all times and dinning area clean. This location opens at 7am and gets very busy quick. Cash is the only form of payment. When you go insure they take your order then issue a ticket that you must pay attention when they call it. I ordered a fish taco that comes with cabbage, tomato, onion, cilantro, and mayonnaise and no chipotle is offered at this location. Overall a positive experience the tacos were very flavorful with double corn tortillas.

Best authentic taco shop! Try the mixto tacos which has all the meats combined in 1 taco. So good. There usually is a long line but we don't care because the tacos are worth it! They also sell their homemade cueritos and those are bomb!

My husband and I have been coming to this taco shop on and off for about 5 years and every time we come we are not disappointed. My parents introduced us to this hole-in-the-wall they are venders at the National City Swap Meet that is right next door. Let start with the location. It is located behind a big tree that covers its view right across the street from the Swap Meet parking lot. It has about 3 parking spots but you should just try to find street parking as soon as you turn on D Ave. or go for the free Swap Meet parking (that is what we did today).When you walk up to the shop you go up a set up steps then there is a door immediately to the right that is were you go in to place your order. Some times the line wraps around so you just have to ask the people around if they placed their orders already or are waiting. The line move pretty quickly so it is no huge problem. While you are waiting in line inside the shop you can see the menu and the display with the food. My husband doesn't speak Spanish so he was worry he was going to have a hard time ordering but the guy taking orders was super nice and answer all my husband's questions in English (mostly what comes in the burrito). Once you order you get a number and your drinks (if you order any). I recommend you head outside to find a place to sit. They have about 3 outside dining areas. We like to seat in the main area (bar) to be next to the salsa bar. The salsa bar contains all the goodies (see photo). Outside near the salsa bar on the wall there is a hand washing station for your convenience. Now for the food! It is great we come here for the CARNITAS. The tacos are large they come with two tortillas, onions and cilantro. They can customize your order, like for me I order mine without onions. My husband order a carnitas burrito for the first time today just to try it out. He was not a big fan. He said the meat was about the amount of 3 tacos so a good deal. What he didn't like was the ratio of meat to other ingredients and that the beans were on the salty side, he thought there was to much meat. He said he is going to stick to the tacos. The price is not bad we our order consisted of 3 carnitas tacos, 1 carnitas burrito, and 2 sodas all that equaled $18 :) (Cash, we don't think they accept cards) Overal we will continue to come here to get our carnitas fix.

If you're looking for order accuracy, customer service, friendliness, consistency you might want to stay clear of this place . I have been coming here for a long time and nostalgia of bygone days keep me coming back. When the planets align their barbacoa is heavenly ..however they have been riding on that nostalgia and hitting or missing the mark whenever it happens. If you're a die hard fan keep coming back but otherwise stay clear and hit up the better places you can find here.

Here's a REAL review. The food here is GARBAGE. Save your money,. So, many better places in the South Bay to choose from. Thumbs DOWN! Possibly the WORST taco stand in National City. So DISAPPOINTED!

I've been coming here since I was little. I stopped for a while and then started coming again recently and, omg, they have the best barbacoa tacos ever!!!!!!!!! And their red salsa in the sriracha bottles is sooooo good!!! I love this place!!

I don't know why more people don't know about this hidden gem. Love love love their tacos and horchata (no one else's compares) If you are looking for some yummy tacos def. the spot to visit. Don't go expecting anything fancy, cause you won't find it here. Place is clean, staff is friendly and very accommodating. Cons: very small place, parking sucksCheers!!!!

I love thats its family owned .. I've been coming here for more than 15 years and its always delicious. Great customer service!!