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06/02/2026
Introducing our new 🌮🔥
Made with USDA Prime Rib Eye, grilled to perfection and packed with the bold flavor Taco Centro is known for ⭐️
Premium cut. Street taco soul🔵
Now available at Taco Centro⭐️
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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05/18/2026
Charged for owning the best taqueria in town 🌮⭐️
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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05/13/2026
I’d call you my coworker… but I’ve never seen you do anything at work 😅🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/28/2026
Hello 👋🏽🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/25/2026
Hechos Como Deben Ser ⭐️ 🔵
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/23/2026
The team’s favorite taco is…🌮🏆
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/22/2026
Margaritas + Tacos = the perfect San Diego combo 🌮🍹
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/20/2026
Excuse me, do you work here? 🥹😬
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/13/2026
Tips to do nothing at work 😅 💙🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/11/2026
Coachella Vibe 2026 💙🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/10/2026
Real tacos no filter ⭐️🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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04/07/2026
New on the menu… and it’s on another level🥩🌮
Our is here made with premium quality cuts, perfectly grilled and packed with bold flavor in every bite. This is not your average taco… this is Taco Centro style. 🌮🔥
Now available at both of our locations.
Come try it COMO DEBE SER 💙
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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03/30/2026
😬POV: waiting from a distance to see if the taco passes the test ⭐️🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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03/28/2026
Summer is here and the best plan starts at Taco Centro 🌮🔥
Good vibes, cold drinks, and tacos done right in Downtown SD & Little Italy ⚾️☀️
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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03/14/2026
¡Hechos como deben ser! 🗣️🌮 💙
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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03/10/2026
POV: Walking through Little Italy looking for a taco… 🌮⭐️
Hand out… waiting… searching…
Then you find Taco Centro💙
Worth the walk 🙌⭐️
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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03/06/2026
Direct from the al pastor trompo🏮that’s where the magic happens. 🔥🌮
Freshly sliced, juicy, and packed with flavor… tacos just taste better this way. Come experience the real deal at ⭐️ Taco Centro💙
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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03/05/2026
Some tacos you dip… this one soaks 🔥🌮
Our Birria Taco chopped and dipped in rich, flavorful consomé, then grilled to perfection for that juicy, crispy bite everyone loves🩸
One bite and you’ll understand why it’s a favorite. 🤤
Stop by Taco Centro and experience it today 🌮
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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02/25/2026
Meet the TC KEKA 🌮🔥
A handmade quesadilla, over 8 inches of pure flavor, stuffed with your favorite meat and grilled to perfection. Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside… every bite hits different 🤤💙
Choose your protein. Add your salsa. Squeeze that limón.
This is not just a quesadilla… this is the TC KEKA.
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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02/19/2026
When the salsa hits the California Burrito like this… 🤤🔥
Fries, carne asada, cheese… and now the perfect salsa shower.
Yeah, it’s getting messy 💙 and totally worth it. 🌯💥
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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02/16/2026
Because every taco deserves a squeeze of lime🍋🌮 💙
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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02/14/2026
This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers 🌹
Surprise her with tacos instead 🌮💙
Because nothing says love like amazing tacos from
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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02/13/2026
Loaded Asada Fries, Taco Centro style 🍟🔥
Crispy fries topped with juicy carne asada, melted cheese, fresh toppings, and bold Mexican flavor in every bite.
This is not just fries… this is a whole experience ⭐️
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📍 2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
📍 539 Island Ave San Diego, CA
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Address
539 Island Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101
To get to Island Avenue in San Diego, you can take the Green Line Trolley and get off at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center. From there, walk west on Market Street until you reach Island Avenue.
If you are driving, take I-5 south and exit at Front Street. Turn left onto W G Street, then turn right onto 13th St and finally turn left onto Island Ave. There is limited street parking nearby, but there are also several paid parking lots in the area.
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What people say
Fast food restaurants are a go-to for many people who want quick and delicious meals. And when it comes to Mexican street food, Tacocentro is the place to be! Located on Island Avenue in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, this fast food restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items that will satisfy your cravings.
From tacos and burritos to bowls and nachos, Tacocentro has something for everyone. Their Taco Azul is a must-try, with its flavorful filling and crispy shell. And if you're looking for something more filling, their breakfast burritos are a great option - especially the vegetarian one!
But it's not just the food that makes Tacocentro stand out. They also have a great selection of draft beers that you can enjoy while celebrating Cinco de Mayo or simply hanging out with friends. Plus, their modern taqueria y cervecería ambiance adds to the overall experience.
So if you're in San Diego and craving some Mexican street food, head over to Tacocentro on Island Avenue. You won't be disappointed!
