Where to eat Mexican food in San Ysidro: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 12, 2020 Harland Bartelt

Discover Restaurants offering the best Mexican food in San Ysidro, San Diego, California. San Ysidro (Spanish pronunciation: [san iˈsiðɾo]) is a district of the City of San Diego, immediately north of the U.S.-Mexico border. It neighbors Otay Mesa West to the north, Otay Mesa to the east, and Nestor and the Tijuana River Valley to the west; together these communities form South San Diego, a pene-exclave of the City of San Diego, thus making it possible to travel (by water) between central San Diego and South San Diego without ever leaving the city limits. Major thoroughfares include Beyer Boulevard and San Ysidro Boulevard.
Things to do in San Ysidro

10. Taco Bell

632 Dennery Road, San Diego, CA 92154 Mexican Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 619-428-8081 https://locations.tacobell.com/ca/san-diego/632-dennery-road.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=yextpowerlistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=025492&utm_content=website
Taco Bell

Find your nearby Taco Bell at 632 Dennery Road in San Diego. We're serving all your favorite menu items, from classic burritos and tacos, to new favorites like the $5 Double Stacked Tacos Box, Crunchwrap Supreme, Fiesta Taco Salad, and Chalupa Supreme. So

Reviewed By Angelica S

I originally asked for a plain quesadilla via drive thru the price was over 3 dollars. Really for a small flour tortilla and a bit of cheese? Hmmmmm.....no..so I changed it to a tostada. VERY VERY little cheese..and yes, I understand it is Taco Bell..but still..not a good visit. See attached picture. Will complain to management next time I stop by.

9. Le Jalapeno Mexican Food

482 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, San Diego, CA 92173-2444 Mexican +1 619-662-1747

Reviewed By Emilymeders

Pra quem gosta de comida bem temperada, típica mexicana, esse é o lugar em San Diego. Recomendo demais, é uma rede bem conhecida pelos locais, é barato e são lanches e comidas de qualidade, muito bem feito, fartos e deliciosos. Eu gostei demais, recomendo.

8. Sal de Maple

Calle Mision de Mulege 3019, Tijuana 22010 Mexico Mexican, American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +52 664 211 1381 http://www.saldemaple.com
Sal de Maple

Sal de Maple is the new brunch in town. We have a variety of dishes that range from our delicious chilaquiles to our freshly made Belgian waffles. The environment at Sal de Maple is welcoming and communal, so as to make you feel right at home. With the ki

Reviewed By Monicaimee

I went with friends for breakfast and it was great. We like the place because we felt like we was eating at home! Its small and modern cozy.The music (like if it was my playlist), decoration, service and of course, the food.If you are looking for an avocado toast, a waffle, an omelette,a french toast, chilaquiles, a mexican benedictines eggs, breakfast burguer, vegan options or just drop by for an excelent coffee, this is the place. You can go with friends, family or alone.You have to try their unique pizza waffle in TJ: rustic bread, mozarella, tomate sauce and pepperoni inside.Thay also have delicious, nutritive, natural and bottled juices.For dessert you must try a Carajillo icecream, a mimosa icecream or a churro waffle.The restaurant is open from 8am to 3 pm. Tuesday is closed.They are available at Uber eats.

7. Robertacos

492 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, San Diego, CA 92173-2410 Mexican +1 619-690-6814

Reviewed By saintba

We have gone to Robertacos twice now while in San Ysidro at the Outlet Malls shopping. The first time we were looking for some authentic Mexican food and we heard this place had really great tacos. It's just a few minutes drive from the Outlet Malls in San Ysidro on the border. The parking lot is VERY small but both times we managed to find a spot. Also, they have a drive through in the back. I don't think it's advertised or there is any sign but the people going know it's there hidden in the back. Very typical type Mexican place that you might see in Tijuana. The food is very authentic and the workers there all are Mexican as well. It's a small place but they have several seats in there.Very simple place but they have some good food. If you're in San Ysidro shopping at the malls and want some authentic Mexican food, it's a good spot for that.You can use a debit card but they charge you $1 to use your debit card vs cash.

6. Los Carbones Taco Shop

4310 Camino De La Plaza, San Ysidro, San Diego, CA 92173-3061 Mexican +1 619-428-8000 http://loscarbones.net

Reviewed By San R

Food was amazing! Baja Fiesta sampler is highly recommended to try different food items they offer, you can ask for half-size for smaller portion. The fish tacos were the reason we tried this place, and we left fully satisfied. The beans and rice were great combination to contrast the crunchy tacos or chimichangas. They had various salsa and fresh chili on display buffet style, and the habanero salsa was my favorite.

5. El Guero Taco Shop

2036 Dairy Mart Rd Ste 126, San Ysidro, San Diego, CA 92173-1883 Mexican +1 619-662-4660 https://www.facebook.com/Tacos-El-Guero-110396365965282/
El Guero Taco Shop

Reviewed By Timothy H

This is an endorsement of our local taco shop. Tacos El Guero is located just north of I-5, Exit #2, in a little shopping center. It's adjacent to the RV park where we've had our motorhome the past two months. It's been quite a find. The staff is friendly, the service is fast, the food is great and is quite affordable. There are tables, both inside and out but it seems many of us are getting our orders to go. You call ahead or order at the counter. The will give you containers and a plastic bag so you can serve yourself at the salsa bar. The rojo, verde and pico are freshly made daily and are all very tasty.The menu sports the standards; tacos, burritos, rellenos, tortas and even hotdogs and fries. Soft drinks are available, no alcoholic beverages. The hours are from 7am to 10pm.I have been feasting on the Carne Asada burritos and recently started dropping in for the Muchaca Breakfast burrito. These burritos are made with 18" tortillas and are HUGE! They are $5 and $4 respectively and can easily feed two people.If you find yourself hungry and at the south end of I-5, skip all the chain fast food places nearby and go to El Guero. You'll be happy you did!

4. Taqueria Revolucion

362 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, San Diego, CA 92173-2722 Mexican, Latin, Spanish Lunch, Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 619-341-9691 http://www.tacosrevo.com/menu
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4 based on 13 reviews

Taqueria Revolucion

Reviewed By Winsio

Found this restaurant through Yelp and its a good cheap Mexican food place. If you're heading to Las Americas Outlet, its on the other side of the I5 and definitely worth the stop. The cashier picked out 6 items for us to try and it was amazing. She even gave us some soup and tea and a rice drink to sample.

3. Churros El Tigre

4211 Camino de la Plaza, San Diego, CA 92173-3049 Mexican Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards +1 619-867-2915 http://www.churroseltigre.com
Churros El Tigre

Welcome to Churros EL Tigre Located in Plaza Las Americas in San Ysidro, San Diego. Our goal at Churros EL Tigre is not only to sell quality churros and desserts but to deliver a jolt of joy an a needed break from the everyday life. Over careful preparati

Reviewed By Momplayinghookie

This little business kiosk is at Las America's outlet mall near the food court in San Ysidro. Came here with my son as we had bought a Groupon discount coupon. We got the Churros that looks like a banana split. Big enough (huge) for us to share. OMG!!! It was soooo good. I don't know what the secret ingredient in their fried, sliced bananas is, but we loved it! Think we will go in diabetic shock but it was mouth watering delicious. Can't wait to go back for more! They also offered Natural shaved ice (kinda like a slurpee) but with fresh fruit- that was just okay, but still refreshing.

2. Achiote Restaurant

4119 Camino de La Plz, San Ysidro, San Diego, CA 92173-2961 Mexican, Latin Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +1 619-690-1494 http://www.achiotes.com/
Food
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4 based on 135 reviews

Achiote Restaurant

Reviewed By acoachcool

Located a hard turn away from the border, plenty of parking, and of course a bi-lingual staff you can't go wrong eating here. You will leave here full, satisfied, and wanting to return. Serving traditional Mexican fares of tacos, burritos, sopas, sopes, menudo, enchiladas, tortas, ...... and a few American dishes. The combination of spices, slow cooked, and presentation are on point! Service is adequate, but can be true to Mexican lifestyle of relaxed (slow). Prices are not high. A full complement of beverages (sodas, beers, tea, frescas, liquidos) to make your meal complete. Looking forward to visiting again, and oh yeah, to shop in the outlet mall sharing the same parking lot. :-)

Top 10 Things to do in San Ysidro, United States

1. Sal de Maple

Calle Mision de Mulege 3019, Tijuana 22010 Mexico Mexican, American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +52 664 211 1381 http://www.saldemaple.com
Sal de Maple

Sal de Maple is the new brunch in town. We have a variety of dishes that range from our delicious chilaquiles to our freshly made Belgian waffles. The environment at Sal de Maple is welcoming and communal, so as to make you feel right at home. With the ki

Reviewed By Monicaimee

I went with friends for breakfast and it was great. We like the place because we felt like we was eating at home! Its small and modern cozy.The music (like if it was my playlist), decoration, service and of course, the food.If you are looking for an avocado toast, a waffle, an omelette,a french toast, chilaquiles, a mexican benedictines eggs, breakfast burguer, vegan options or just drop by for an excelent coffee, this is the place. You can go with friends, family or alone.You have to try their unique pizza waffle in TJ: rustic bread, mozarella, tomate sauce and pepperoni inside.Thay also have delicious, nutritive, natural and bottled juices.For dessert you must try a Carajillo icecream, a mimosa icecream or a churro waffle.The restaurant is open from 8am to 3 pm. Tuesday is closed.They are available at Uber eats.

Top 10 restaurants in San Ysidro, United States

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