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Mis Cuates Taco Shop

Mexican · Pala

4.1 · 256 reviews Google

About Mis Cuates Taco Shop

Mis Cuates Taco Shop, located in Pala, is your go-to destination for delicious and convenient Mexican cuisine. With a 4.1-star rating based on 256 reviews, we pride ourselves on fast service and a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with options for dine-in, takeout, and outdoor...

Mis Cuates Taco Shop, located in Pala, is your go-to destination for delicious and convenient Mexican cuisine. With a 4.1-star rating based on 256 reviews, we pride ourselves on fast service and a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with options for dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating. We are committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. We're open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Please note we are closed on Tuesdays.

What Customers Say About Mis Cuates Taco Shop

Mis Cuates Taco Shop is a small, family-owned Mexican restaurant near the Pala Casino, known for its delicious, authentic food and friendly service. Many reviewers rave about the carne asada burrito and tacos. Some customers have reported inconsistent service.

Popular Dishes

carne asada burrito chili verde #18 carne asada tacos pollo asado plate chiles rellenos fajitas plate 5 rolled tacos carnitas fries

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Quick Bite Tourists Locals Casual

Tip: A great place for a quick and tasty meal if you're visiting the Pala Mission or Casino. It's conveniently located and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

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🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about Mis Cuates Taco Shop

Mis Cuates Taco Shop is located at 1777 Pala Mission Rd, Pala, CA 92059, Pala.
Mis Cuates Taco Shop offers mexican cuisine.
Mis Cuates Taco Shop has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Mis Cuates Taco Shop offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Mis Cuates Taco Shop based on customer reviews are: carne asada burrito, chili verde #18, carne asada tacos, pollo asado plate, chiles rellenos.
Mis Cuates Taco Shop is ideal for quick bites, tourists, locals, casual dining.
Mis Cuates Taco Shop is a small, family-owned Mexican restaurant near the Pala Casino, known for its delicious, authentic food and friendly service. Many reviewers rave about the carne asada burrito and tacos. Some customers have reported inconsistent service.
A great place for a quick and tasty meal if you're visiting the Pala Mission or Casino. It's conveniently located and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Mis Cuates Taco Shop Pala Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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K S

Highly recommend. We stopped for the first time and everything was great! We ordered the 5 rolled tacos and the carnitas fries. Very friendly, fast service and comfortable setting. Will definitely return.

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Mary Hunt

Had the fajitas plate and ate every last scrap. It was delicious all around. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was fast. Weekday afternoon (~2:30) was mostly empty. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect place to stop and refuel after a hike!

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brady williams

Food was great. Easy access across from the Pala casino.

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Nicole Wise

Tacos were really good. Service was friendly. Didn't even know place was there, kinda hard to find. If your looking 4 sum good tacos, this is the place to go.

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Miguel Contreras

Great service, affordable prices, convenient location great tasting food

K S
K S

Highly recommend. We stopped for the first time and everything was great! We ordered the 5 rolled tacos and the carnitas fries. Very friendly, fast service and comfortable setting. Will definitely return.

Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt

Had the fajitas plate and ate every last scrap. It was delicious all around. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was fast. Weekday afternoon (~2:30) was mostly empty. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect place to stop and refuel after a hike!

brady williams
brady williams

Food was great. Easy access across from the Pala casino.

Nicole Wise
Nicole Wise

Tacos were really good. Service was friendly. Didn't even know place was there, kinda hard to find. If your looking 4 sum good tacos, this is the place to go.

Miguel Contreras
Miguel Contreras

Great service, affordable prices, convenient location great tasting food

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Athan Reynoso

Great place, just ate there for the first time and my carne asada burrito was among the best I've had. Well seasoned meat, fresh tasting ingredients and the staff is very friendly. You can definitely feel the pleasant, family owned atmosphere, will be back!

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Michael Anderson

Go to taco shop! If you stop at Pala you must get a quick snack for the road. You will not be disappointed.

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Dawn Bern

We stopped at Mis Cuates on the way to Palomar on the 4th. So good!!! I had chiles rellenos, so tastey...I have to avoid wheat flour, so was perfect for me since they use egg only. We were served on real plates with silverware, another plus. Ranchero sauce, amazing! Thank you Mis Cuates!

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Melinda Wilson

This is the best example of a tiny little taco shop. It is a little hole-in-the-wall kind of place that has amazing TJ style street tacos and I imagine everything else would be excellent as well. The staff was so friendly that the service reminds me of another time, when people actually cared about their clientele. If you're passing by and hungry at all, stop in for a taco or three, you won't be disappointed.

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Sunil Kurian

We were visiting the Pala Mission, and right next to the Pala casino we saw this taco shop. It looked very non-descript, but the food was amazing, really well prepared. We tried the chicken, pollo asado plate, chips, and also carne asada taco. It was really well prepared and flavorful, one of the best Mexican foods I've had outside of San Diego. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

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J Morales

This place was so delicious! We were in Pala briefly and my daughter and I stopped for food before our hour and half drive to the next stop, and were so glad we came across this restaurant. We got the chili verde #18 (I believe) and 3 carne asada tacos and an horchata! The woman working was great and quick service. The overall look of the area is a little rundown, but just step inside- it is quite nice!

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Neal Lybarger

Food is always amazing in this place. The girls working always have an amazing attitude and the the one that cooking always does an outstanding job. I feel her cooking is better than the males. But definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants some good traditional Mexican food.

Dawn Bern
Dawn Bern

We stopped at Mis Cuates on the way to Palomar on the 4th. So good!!! I had chiles rellenos, so tastey...I have to avoid wheat flour, so was perfect for me since they use egg only. We were served on real plates with silverware, another plus. Ranchero sauce, amazing! Thank you Mis Cuates!

Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson

Go to taco shop! If you stop at Pala you must get a quick snack for the road. You will not be disappointed.

Sunil Kurian
Sunil Kurian

We were visiting the Pala Mission, and right next to the Pala casino we saw this taco shop. It looked very non-descript, but the food was amazing, really well prepared. We tried the chicken, pollo asado plate, chips, and also carne asada taco. It was really well prepared and flavorful, one of the best Mexican foods I've had outside of San Diego. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

Melinda Wilson
Melinda Wilson

This is the best example of a tiny little taco shop. It is a little hole-in-the-wall kind of place that has amazing TJ style street tacos and I imagine everything else would be excellent as well. The staff was so friendly that the service reminds me of another time, when people actually cared about their clientele. If you're passing by and hungry at all, stop in for a taco or three, you won't be disappointed.

Athan Reynoso
Athan Reynoso

Great place, just ate there for the first time and my carne asada burrito was among the best I've had. Well seasoned meat, fresh tasting ingredients and the staff is very friendly. You can definitely feel the pleasant, family owned atmosphere, will be back!

J Morales
J Morales

This place was so delicious! We were in Pala briefly and my daughter and I stopped for food before our hour and half drive to the next stop, and were so glad we came across this restaurant. We got the chili verde #18 (I believe) and 3 carne asada tacos and an horchata! The woman working was great and quick service. The overall look of the area is a little rundown, but just step inside- it is quite nice!

Neal Lybarger
Neal Lybarger

Food is always amazing in this place. The girls working always have an amazing attitude and the the one that cooking always does an outstanding job. I feel her cooking is better than the males. But definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants some good traditional Mexican food.

D
Darin Bond

Simply put.. the food is fantastic. Had the Enchiladas Suizas and a Ground Beef Taco and could have eaten more. Totally worth a visit.

Darin Bond
Darin Bond

Simply put.. the food is fantastic. Had the Enchiladas Suizas and a Ground Beef Taco and could have eaten more. Totally worth a visit.

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Jaclyn Barrios

Pretty good. The cashier was extremely nice and had great customer service. The cook seemed a little irritated. But the food was decent. I had the #20. In the photo the plate came with avocado but I never got any on mine 😔 the chicken was also not my favorite but it was ok. The food was hot!!!

Jaclyn Barrios
Jaclyn Barrios

Pretty good. The cashier was extremely nice and had great customer service. The cook seemed a little irritated. But the food was decent. I had the #20. In the photo the plate came with avocado but I never got any on mine 😔 the chicken was also not my favorite but it was ok. The food was hot!!!

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lety corfman

The place was closed, looked abandoned like it hadn’t been opened in years. Don’t waste your time driving there. Turned around and went to Jilibertos just a couple of miles from there and it did not disappoint. Generous and tasty portions!

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Ryan Cochrane

So I came here about a month ago and the service and food was actually pretty good. I stop here because it’s a way for me to avoid traffic and be able to eat something about half way home and calm down after a 12 hour shift in construction. This time as I was looking at the menu the same younger lady (brown eyes brown hair) who helped me last time gave me attitude and tried to rush me (I was the only person in the place btw)I could see her facial and body expressions in the corner of my eye as I was looking at the menu. I asked for 5 rolled tacos and asked if I could have the sour cream on the side. She said she can’t give me sour cream because there’s nothing to put it in either I can have it on or off. So I will not be coming here again, it’s a shame but respect goes a long way, and if you don’t give it you don’t get my money. Fix your attitude or get out of customer service. No wonder nobody else was in there.

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Liz

Horrible place to go! I agree with the comments down below there is bad service here. I tried ordering but all I got was an attitude from a young lady at the register. She seems like she's mad at the world. I didn't even stay and finish the order. That's how unprofessional the service was. We will never go there again. The only good thing that came out of this is we went to the El Taco bar and the food and service was awesome!

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JGgB

First time going in since our visit, it was not welcoming at all, very awkward. No hi or how are you which her customer service shows off the bad vic vibe. It was not as expected to be like, opositéis that it should be at any restaurant. I was hungry and had to order. The food was hot and hard nothing really special. Hardly any of the vegetables. I will definitely not be coming back again. Coming from someone who worked in a restaurant for years as well. The women taking orders needs to be well trained or put in the back, if not then just be a little nicer, if candy just fake it. Looked like she didn’t want to be there or bored. At least a “Have a good day ma’am or thank you for stopping by.” 3 orders

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Eddie Garcia

I walked in the restaurant thinking I was going to get great customer service with a happy smile. Instead I had a miserable morning over the terrible customer service that the cashier gave with a great attitude. You're running yourself out of business! Try better next time. Too bad I won't be there to see it.

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Johnny Bgood

Overall Food is average. Only thing why we eat ther once in a while is because there in nothing close to eat here like that type of food. We come from far to have some fun and play at pala. But if this place would change their style of attitude while taking your order it would mean alot to clients. I been coming here to many many year and always the same thing , while taking your order they always with bad energy type of attitude dont even smile , talk to you all kinda mad. But just thought i dropped some FACTS !

lety corfman
lety corfman

The place was closed, looked abandoned like it hadn’t been opened in years. Don’t waste your time driving there. Turned around and went to Jilibertos just a couple of miles from there and it did not disappoint. Generous and tasty portions!

Ryan Cochrane
Ryan Cochrane

So I came here about a month ago and the service and food was actually pretty good. I stop here because it’s a way for me to avoid traffic and be able to eat something about half way home and calm down after a 12 hour shift in construction. This time as I was looking at the menu the same younger lady (brown eyes brown hair) who helped me last time gave me attitude and tried to rush me (I was the only person in the place btw)I could see her facial and body expressions in the corner of my eye as I was looking at the menu. I asked for 5 rolled tacos and asked if I could have the sour cream on the side. She said she can’t give me sour cream because there’s nothing to put it in either I can have it on or off. So I will not be coming here again, it’s a shame but respect goes a long way, and if you don’t give it you don’t get my money. Fix your attitude or get out of customer service. No wonder nobody else was in there.

Eddie Garcia
Eddie Garcia

I walked in the restaurant thinking I was going to get great customer service with a happy smile. Instead I had a miserable morning over the terrible customer service that the cashier gave with a great attitude. You're running yourself out of business! Try better next time. Too bad I won't be there to see it.

Liz
Liz

Horrible place to go! I agree with the comments down below there is bad service here. I tried ordering but all I got was an attitude from a young lady at the register. She seems like she's mad at the world. I didn't even stay and finish the order. That's how unprofessional the service was. We will never go there again. The only good thing that came out of this is we went to the El Taco bar and the food and service was awesome!

JGgB
JGgB

First time going in since our visit, it was not welcoming at all, very awkward. No hi or how are you which her customer service shows off the bad vic vibe. It was not as expected to be like, opositéis that it should be at any restaurant. I was hungry and had to order. The food was hot and hard nothing really special. Hardly any of the vegetables. I will definitely not be coming back again. Coming from someone who worked in a restaurant for years as well. The women taking orders needs to be well trained or put in the back, if not then just be a little nicer, if candy just fake it. Looked like she didn’t want to be there or bored. At least a “Have a good day ma’am or thank you for stopping by.” 3 orders

Johnny Bgood
Johnny Bgood

Overall Food is average. Only thing why we eat ther once in a while is because there in nothing close to eat here like that type of food. We come from far to have some fun and play at pala. But if this place would change their style of attitude while taking your order it would mean alot to clients. I been coming here to many many year and always the same thing , while taking your order they always with bad energy type of attitude dont even smile , talk to you all kinda mad. But just thought i dropped some FACTS !

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4.1/5 stars
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🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
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🕐 Hours Today
9AM-8PM
Rating
4.1/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 20 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 760-742-1302

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