Festive taqueria serving familiar Mexican dishes including carne asada, carnitas & fish tacos.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3973 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 488-7405
Website: https://laplayatacoshop.shop/
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Reviews
Lucas Fonseca
Best carnitas tacos in San Diego! I love when the carnitas is crispy but still tender and flavorful. Everything tastes very fresh, the guacamole, the beans, the salsas. Price is super fair. I’m now a regular for sure!
… moreLuiz Oliveira
If you’re seeking genuinely outstanding Mexican cuisine, this is the place. Every bite was deeply flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, far exceeding expectations. The balance of seasoning and freshness was remarkable, and it’s the kind of meal that lingers in your memory long after the plate is cleared. I will absolutely be returning.
… moreJane Smith
My first visit to this restaurant today and I ordered combo #9 – two carna asada tacos with rice and beans. The good: carna asada tacos did not disappoint, the meats tasted juicy, tender and with good flavor. The pico de gallo and guacamole made the tacos taste delicious. The bad: the portion size for rice and beans were tiny, they looked nothing like the photo that showed big servings of rice and beans on the side. The beans I must say tasted watery. Also, to my surprise there wasn’t a salsa bar. So if you want a side of carrots or jalapeño peppers you have to pay. This was pretty disappointing. I still might come back and give them another chance, but next time I probably will just order the tacos only.
… moreGreta Zeqo
We had family in town and decided to try this place based on the reviews, but we left pretty disappointed. The woman at the front was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the service.
Some in our group ordered the tacos carnitas and said they were just okay—not bad, but nothing they’d return for. I had the shrimp tacos and couldn’t get past the first bite. The shrimp tasted old, like it had been left open in the freezer too long—overcooked, lacking seasoning, and with an odd, unpleasant flavor. It looked like they tried to salvage it with some kind of sauce, but it didn’t help.
Even more bizarre, the tacos had greasy rice inside them. It didn’t add anything—just made the texture odd—and was paired with plain cabbage. No avocado, no pico, nothing fresh like the meat tacos had. It felt lazy and unbalanced, like no real effort was put into the dish.
The great service and a couple of tolerable meat tacos are the only reasons this isn’t a one-star review. Still, I won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend it.
… moreSome in our group ordered the tacos carnitas and said they were just okay—not bad, but nothing they’d return for. I had the shrimp tacos and couldn’t get past the first bite. The shrimp tasted old, like it had been left open in the freezer too long—overcooked, lacking seasoning, and with an odd, unpleasant flavor. It looked like they tried to salvage it with some kind of sauce, but it didn’t help.
Even more bizarre, the tacos had greasy rice inside them. It didn’t add anything—just made the texture odd—and was paired with plain cabbage. No avocado, no pico, nothing fresh like the meat tacos had. It felt lazy and unbalanced, like no real effort was put into the dish.
The great service and a couple of tolerable meat tacos are the only reasons this isn’t a one-star review. Still, I won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend it.
Tom Gajeski
Stopped in for lunch one day during our trip after reading other reviews. I ordered the carne asada tacos with rice and beans. The tacos were amazing! The meat was flavorful and tender, and the fresh guacamole was some of the best I’ve tasted. Service was great and the food came out quick. Would definitely stop in again next time we’re in San Diego!
… moreKimberly Pham
This place is such a hole in a wall! They indeed offer fresh, promising, and yummy tacos! Service seems reasonably friendly for a place like this.
The price appears to be a bit high for the spot but pretty delicious food.
Nothing fancy, very casual similar to fast food. Order at the counter, find a table, and pretty much self-service.
… moreThe price appears to be a bit high for the spot but pretty delicious food.
Nothing fancy, very casual similar to fast food. Order at the counter, find a table, and pretty much self-service.
Aubree Baca
May be an acquired taste. Fish taco had rice and tartar sauce (not for me), carnitas torta was generous and had beans (New to me also) but was good. Rolled tacos were my favorite with cream and cotija cheese. Prefer Tacos del Trumpo style down the street.
… moreJordan Gilman
Yes. Just yes!!! 10/10. This has come to be my favorite Mexican food in San Diego. Great staff, food comes out quick, and everything is SO bomb.
I’m surprised it isn’t always packed with how amazing the food is here. Whenever I crave carne asada, I think of this place.
Located in Mission Beach/Pacific Beach area. There’s a small lot here if you’re only eating, but you’ll probably have to park further if you want to nap off the food on the beach.
By the way, the green salsa is incredible. I would buy a bottle to take home.
… moreI’m surprised it isn’t always packed with how amazing the food is here. Whenever I crave carne asada, I think of this place.
Located in Mission Beach/Pacific Beach area. There’s a small lot here if you’re only eating, but you’ll probably have to park further if you want to nap off the food on the beach.
By the way, the green salsa is incredible. I would buy a bottle to take home.
Catherine Patino-Celedon
Best carnitas I have ever had. Portions and price are great! Food is amazing. I am surprised it was not packed because it truly is such a yummy place for some Mexican food!
… moreMark Callan
Fantastic tacos. I loooved them. And the tamales were amazeballs. And don’t tell my wife, but I got churros. And guess what? Yup, amazing.
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