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Rudy’s La Costa bodes the most authentic Mexican Food in North County since 2008. Family owned and operated, all recipes are homemade and were designed from scratch. Whether it’s dine-in, pick-up or full-service catering, Rudy’s can make it happen without sacrificing flavor.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7662 El Camino Real #102, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: (760) 944-8226
Website: http://rudystacoshop.com/
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Reviews
Micaela El Fattal
We love Rudys tacos, plus their three hot sauces are so good. I prefer the mild one. We love getting the fish tacos but everything you order is good and made fresh
… moreKINGDOM MT
Ordered a California on DoorDash and got home and was missing, guacamole, lettuce and fresca all which were listed. Alot of other good restaurants around here to waste almost 15 bucks on a burrito that’s short on what they claim to include.
… moreGarrett Jones
Sometimes the food is awesome 10 out of 10, really delicious. But it’s not consistent over the past few months. My food was burnt. Other times hardly any meat? Other times. It was cold. Service is great. I will continue to go here but I thought you should know.
… moreScott L
Rudy’s Taco Shop has two locations, one in Solana Beach and the other in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad location is tucked into a large plaza, occupying a small corner with two outdoor tables for dining. The indoor seating area is also modest, and the walls reveal the shop’s long-standing history. The restaurant is especially popular during their Happy Hour, offered Monday through Thursday afternoons.
I tried their $2 Baja Fish Taco, which featured a small piece of fried fish paired with plenty of cabbage, tomato slices, and mayo sauce. While the fish portion wasn’t large, the freshness and balance of ingredients made it a satisfying bite.
The $8 Mini Tacos Combo was the highlight. Despite being called “mini,” these tacos were quite generous in size.
The Al Pastor was grilled to perfection, though the pineapple chunks were a bit too small to balance the flavor fully.
The Carne Asada was well-marinated and flavorful.
The Carnitas had a wonderfully tender and juicy texture.
The Lengua (beef tongue) was especially impressive, with large, satisfying chunks that were tender and rich.
The Quesabirria Taco is another highlight in the happy hour menu, in which the cheese taco is well with the plenty of chopped beef with a side of the birria and a small portion of marinated onion.
Unfortunately, the salsa bar was out of order during my visit, but the staff was generous and provided pre-packaged salsa in three flavors, ensuring I could enjoy my tacos with the full experience.
They have redesigned the area in some dining hall details with the re-opening of the salsa bar as well as the showing of merchants at the area .
Rudy’s combines a nostalgic, homey vibe with delicious, well-prepared tacos, making it a fantastic spot for a casual meal—especially during Happy Hour!
… moreI tried their $2 Baja Fish Taco, which featured a small piece of fried fish paired with plenty of cabbage, tomato slices, and mayo sauce. While the fish portion wasn’t large, the freshness and balance of ingredients made it a satisfying bite.
The $8 Mini Tacos Combo was the highlight. Despite being called “mini,” these tacos were quite generous in size.
The Al Pastor was grilled to perfection, though the pineapple chunks were a bit too small to balance the flavor fully.
The Carne Asada was well-marinated and flavorful.
The Carnitas had a wonderfully tender and juicy texture.
The Lengua (beef tongue) was especially impressive, with large, satisfying chunks that were tender and rich.
The Quesabirria Taco is another highlight in the happy hour menu, in which the cheese taco is well with the plenty of chopped beef with a side of the birria and a small portion of marinated onion.
Unfortunately, the salsa bar was out of order during my visit, but the staff was generous and provided pre-packaged salsa in three flavors, ensuring I could enjoy my tacos with the full experience.
They have redesigned the area in some dining hall details with the re-opening of the salsa bar as well as the showing of merchants at the area .
Rudy’s combines a nostalgic, homey vibe with delicious, well-prepared tacos, making it a fantastic spot for a casual meal—especially during Happy Hour!
Brent Warner
In general, Rudy’s Taco Shop is excellent – really good flavor, nice tacos and fast.
Location is super convenient and the food was great. Only a few broken hard shells in transit – everything else survived.
… moreLocation is super convenient and the food was great. Only a few broken hard shells in transit – everything else survived.
Nyan Devaki
How is Rudy’s only rated 4.2? My wife and I just moved here a month ago and have eaten here at least 10 times. The Cali burrito and breakfast burrito are our go-tos. Their mild roasted salsa is the best I’ve ever had.
Are the burritos absolutely life-changing, the best I’ve ever had? Maybe not. But they are damn good and very consistent.
… moreAre the burritos absolutely life-changing, the best I’ve ever had? Maybe not. But they are damn good and very consistent.
Ed C.
Rudy’s is one of my favorite places for tacos and burritos in this area. The food is reasonably priced and good quality, not greasy nor overcooked. I highly recommend their surf and turf burrito. Delicious and very filling.
… moreCasey Kies
Rudy’s always has fresh clean & delicious food! Our go to fast Mexican food 🙂 Also good dine in happy hour menu Sunday-Thursdays 2:00-5:00
… moreHenry Voros
San Diego Taco Series, Part 10
Rookie hazing. Boy has popular culture shifted on that topic in my lifetime. While it used to be overlooked in the past, it is now widely discouraged within the mainstream. However, that does not mean that it no longer occurs.
Take this evening as an example. It sure seemed to me that these young officers were “delegated” the duty of retrieving food for the benefit of others. I sure hope that the location they were dispatched to was determined by those “others.”
I say that because the tacos here were…ok. Crispy tacos, soft tacos, rolled tacos. Fish tacos, chicken tacos, carnitas tacos. Their collective rap sheets bore a similar verdict…average. It wasn’t that they were bad, they just wouldn’t stand out if asked to appear in a “lineup” of other tacos.
I sure hope that the “rooks” on duty didn’t select this location of their own volition. If they were found guilty of that offense, I fear they’ll be sentenced to additional “hard” time until their seniority is elevated in comparison to the next gen.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Photo credit: @danavoros
#sandiegotacos
… moreRookie hazing. Boy has popular culture shifted on that topic in my lifetime. While it used to be overlooked in the past, it is now widely discouraged within the mainstream. However, that does not mean that it no longer occurs.
Take this evening as an example. It sure seemed to me that these young officers were “delegated” the duty of retrieving food for the benefit of others. I sure hope that the location they were dispatched to was determined by those “others.”
I say that because the tacos here were…ok. Crispy tacos, soft tacos, rolled tacos. Fish tacos, chicken tacos, carnitas tacos. Their collective rap sheets bore a similar verdict…average. It wasn’t that they were bad, they just wouldn’t stand out if asked to appear in a “lineup” of other tacos.
I sure hope that the “rooks” on duty didn’t select this location of their own volition. If they were found guilty of that offense, I fear they’ll be sentenced to additional “hard” time until their seniority is elevated in comparison to the next gen.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Photo credit: @danavoros
#sandiegotacos
kelly freidin (Kelly)
Best taco shop in the area! Highly recommend the happy hour food menu . They always are kind friendly and helpful
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