Tacos El Panson
Mexican · San Diego
About Tacos El Panson
At Tacos El Panson, we're dedicated to serving authentic Mexican cuisine that's full of flavor and passion. Our outdoor seating area invites you to enjoy a meal in a warm and welcoming setting. Our menu features a wide variety of specialty dishes made with fresh ingredients and expert care, includin...
At Tacos El Panson, we're dedicated to serving authentic Mexican cuisine that's full of flavor and passion. Our outdoor seating area invites you to enjoy a meal in a warm and welcoming setting. Our menu features a wide variety of specialty dishes made with fresh ingredients and expert care, including tender meats like adobada, birria, and pescado, all expertly grilled to perfection. For those looking for a quick bite or a full meal, our fast service ensures that you'll be in and out in no time. Our customers rave about the delicious salsas, crispy tortillas, and flavorful meats that make our dishes stand out. Many have even discovered their new favorite spot to dine in San Diego, with praise for our welcoming service and reasonable prices. Whether you're in the mood for a classic taco or something more adventurous, we've got you covered. Come taste the difference at Tacos El Panson!
What Customers Say About Tacos El Panson
Tacos El Panson is a local favorite known for its fresh, handmade tortillas and flavorful tacos, especially the carne asada, al pastor, and carnitas. Customers rave about the quality and friendly service, though parking can be challenging.
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Tip: Try the handmade tortillas and the salsa bar. Be aware that street parking can be difficult, especially during peak hours.
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Tacos El Panson San Diego Reviews
Delicious tacos including cabeza, al pastor, carnitas, chorizo, and so many other yummy options. $14 3 tacos and rice and beans drink combo is a great deal. $8 Micheladas were excellent as well. Tiny restaurant with some limited seating.
Truly blown away by this spot — and the prices are too good. First of all, everyone here is so kind, it smells amazing, and the tortillas are freshly made and just perfect in my opinion. The chorizo and the adobada were the highlights for me. We got the special of the day plus three other tacos. The salsas are also delicious. Easily some of the best tacos I’ve had in San Diego.
Such a great recommendation from a colleague when we were in town for business. Outstanding food and service and a lot of food for low prices. Service is welcoming and I will definitely make this a food destination next time i am in San diego
This is my favorite restaurant in all of San Diego. They have a wide variety of meats like adobada, birria, pescado, cabeza, tripa, etc. for tortas, burritos and tacos. The meat is grilled to perfection, they handmake the tortillas, and the serving size is more than enough for the price so it’s filling and it is truly authentic Mexican food. The Mexican food tastes better than any I’ve had in LA and the general SoCal area (better than Taco Stand and other well known establishments). The employees are extremely friendly, and serve you without even an order number. The location itself doesn’t seem special but it truly does feel like home. Gracias Tacos El Panson!
Best tacos in SD! They make all their tortillas fresh. Excellent adobada. Salsa bar is great too. Friendly staff & quick service. Can’t find a better taco place than this
It was so good I didn’t take a pic…. I got the daily special 3 pollo tacos w rice and beans and an agua fresca (jamaica & cucumber limon?) Some of the best tacos I’ve had in a while, salsas were yummy as well!
It was the best extra crispy tripa, handmade cook to order tortilla. Legit authentic Mexican bottle coke. It was my first to ever eat handmade tortilla, it was so hot that it was hard to hold because it was freshly made. Highly recommended tacos place in San Diego. Please support and check it put. Worth it! No hype just real review👍
I visited here on New Years Day hoping to find a lunch spot after a long run and Tacos El Panson delivered. The salsa bar was stocked, the food came quickly, and the service was friendly and attentive. We came hungry and enjoyed our food. I had the three tacos special with a drink which was super affordable with the fish, chicken, and carnitas tacos served alongside beans and rice. The fried fish had a slight aftertaste from the oil but the serving size and meat were good and filling. I also tasted the carne asada California burrito and the tortilla was perfect. I hope to return and try more tacos, especially the adobada which I regret not ordering. The mild salsa is perfectly smoky and a little sweet, but all three options were packed with flavor.
This is still my favorite place for Tacos in all of San Diego. I just realized I've never reviewed this place. My traditional order is are always the Carne Asada Tacos, Al Pastor, and Tripa . Tortillas are hand made this is a big deal because they must use high quality cornmeal. All the meat have good flavor and are high quality and the tripas are crunchy not soggy like other places. They have plenty of self-service salsas to choose from . I always go for the hottest one. I've been coming here for years and still is the best Tacos in all of San Diego County. Only down side is parking is tough to find
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Tacos El Panson, a fantastic Mexican food that left me completely satisfied. The variety of Mexican food I tried was all delicious and full of flavor. Let's start with the burrito. It was bursting with fresh ingredients like grilled meat, fresh guacamole, and cheese. Each bite was a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The mulita was another standout. The combination of tender meat, melted cheese, and toasted tortillas were heavenly. It was a delicious treat for my taste buds. I couldn't resist trying the quesabirria, and it did not disappoint. The juicy meat, crispy tortilla, and flavorful cheese were a match made in foodie heaven. As a side, I ordered the fries, which were perfectly golden and seasoned just right. They added a satisfying crunch to my meal. Last but not least, the enchilada plate was a true winner. The enchiladas were filled with a mouthwatering blend of ingredients and topped with a flavorful sauce and melted cheese. It was a tasty celebration of Mexican flavors. The service at Tacos El Panson was exceptional. The staff was friendly and made me feel welcome. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, creating a pleasant eating experience. In conclusion, Tacos El Panson is a must-visit Mexican restaurant. Their burrito, mulita, quesabirria, fries, and enchilada plates are all fantastic choices. If you're looking for a delicious Mexican feast, don't hesitate to give them a try. Your taste buds will thank you!
Came here after work around 2:30 pm on a Thursday. Overall not too busy but really easy to order. I got a Carne Asada Burrito, Adobada Taco, Fish Taco and Carne Asada Taco. The tortilla was extremely fresh, amazing taste. The meat was solid but nothing too out of the ordinary. As for parking, I was lucky to find metered parking in the front, I assume parking can get tricky when the restaurant gets busier. Nice employees and solid food.
Solid taco spot on El Cajon! My good friend took me here and we had a great meal! I personally had the carne asada, lengua, and pastor tacos. Salsa is self serve, The tacos are on the 2-3 biter size. I did enjoy the carne asada the most! Seating inside. Street parking is extremely tough during peak hours. Surcharge for card use, so I recommend bringing cash.
Typically everything is great, yesterday I met up with my son for lunch, unfortunately the service and food was below their standards. The young lady at the counter had a bad attitude. The Tacos de Buche smelled funny, I ate them anyways which I suffered the consequences later. The Salsa Bar was good but missing the radish. The Cabeza & Asada Tacos were delicious.
I think they changed owners here, cause I went there the day after Thanksgiving… I purchased a Carne Asada Burrito It was full of fat… You could tell the cook didn’t care and it’s unacceptable… I tried contacting the place, but all they do is give me a battle. This is the first time this place ever lets me down… And I’m only doing this because the guy thought that I was lying to him and he didn’t wanna make it better. He just wanted to argue and prove himself right and told me that oh well basically just take a loss..
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