City Tacos

City Tacos City Tacos, located on University Avenue, is a Mexican restaurant that offers So Cal's famous craft tacos and more. The restaurant recently celebrated its 9-year anniversary with Cinco de Mayo specials and promises to provide an unforgettable experience for those looking to celebrate and enjoy authentic Mexican food.
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All you need in life is air, water, and City Tacos!
09/24/2026

All you need in life is air, water, and City Tacos!

Tacos, doggos, family fun, and excellent service in 6 San Diego locations! Welcome all.
09/23/2026

Tacos, doggos, family fun, and excellent service in 6 San Diego locations! Welcome all.

What will you be getting this Taco Tuesday?! 10% off in all our tacos!!!
09/22/2026

What will you be getting this Taco Tuesday?! 10% off in all our tacos!!!

Summer is gone and the taco of the month will be gone soon…!! Try it before it’s too late.Taco of the Month - September ...
09/21/2026

Summer is gone and the taco of the month will be gone soon…!! Try it before it’s too late.
Taco of the Month - September 2026 - FLOR DE CALABAZA
Golden Fried Squash Blossom over a bed of Melted Asadero Cheese, Baby Portobello Mushroom, and Poblano Peppers topped with Tomato, Cilantro, Micro Greens, and Serrano Aioli on a Corn Tortilla.

Send this to whoever needs an Elote Asado.
09/17/2026

Send this to whoever needs an Elote Asado.

Guest photography Wednesday!! This photo is by Yo Como En Tijuana showcasing some of our best tacos! Want your picture f...
09/16/2026

Guest photography Wednesday!!
This photo is by Yo Como En Tijuana showcasing some of our best tacos! Want your picture featured in our feed? Send us your best photo of City Tacos!

Grab a seat. It’s Taco Tuesday!! 10% off the entire menu.
09/15/2026

Grab a seat. It’s Taco Tuesday!! 10% off the entire menu.

09/14/2026

Viral video makes sense for the taco of the Month at City Tacos… flor de Calabaza!

Come for the tacos, stay for the churros! Kids love City Tacos! Best family friendly restaurant in San Diego (we got the...
09/10/2026

Come for the tacos, stay for the churros!
Kids love City Tacos! Best family friendly restaurant in San Diego (we got the accolades to prove it).

Guest photo Wednesday! This shot by 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 captures exactly what you need in this heat wave… michelada and tacos!!...
09/09/2026

Guest photo Wednesday! This shot by 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 captures exactly what you need in this heat wave… michelada and tacos!!!
Thanks for the photo, Ashley!

09/08/2026

City Tacos on Tuesday is unbeatable with 10% off all the food menu and cervezas Mexicanas for only $2.50.

Taco of the Month - September 2026 - FLOR DE CALABAZAGolden Fried Squash Blossom over a bed of Melted Asadero Cheese, Ba...
09/07/2026

Taco of the Month - September 2026 - FLOR DE CALABAZA
Golden Fried Squash Blossom over a bed of Melted Asadero Cheese, Baby Portobello Mushroom, and Poblano Peppers topped with Tomato, Cilantro, Micro Greens, and Serrano Aioli on a Corn Tortilla.

09/03/2026

In San Diego, almost every day is eat tacos outside day!!! Thanks again to alliewagnertv and FOX 5 San Diego for visiting us on Monday and talked to the bossman himself 🫡🙌!

Guest Photography Wednesday! This great photo is by Coastal Photography Krystal Nicole! Want your photo posted on our ti...
09/02/2026

Guest Photography Wednesday!
This great photo is by Coastal Photography Krystal Nicole!
Want your photo posted on our timeline? DM us your highest quality photo of tacos!

Taco of the Month - September 2026 - FLOR DE CALABAZAGolden Fried Squash Blossom over a bed of Melted Asadero Cheese, Ba...
09/01/2026

Taco of the Month - September 2026 - FLOR DE CALABAZA
Golden Fried Squash Blossom over a bed of Melted Asadero Cheese, Baby Portobello Mushroom, and Poblano Peppers topped with Tomato, Cilantro, Micro Greens, and Serrano Aioli on a Corn Tortilla.

08/31/2026

Thanks to alliewagnertv and FOX 5 San Diego for visiting City Tacos in OB this beautiful Monday last day of August aka Eat Outside Day!
Join us for tacos, beers, and family fun!!! OB Playground and 👏 to our manager Israel!

It’s National Eat Outside Day! Celebrated every year on August 31 and what best place to do so than at OB Playground ! B...
08/31/2026

It’s National Eat Outside Day!
Celebrated every year on August 31 and what best place to do so than at OB Playground !
Bring the family, bring the doggos. Have some tacos and enjoy the weather with City Tacos.

08/27/2026

Leaving San Diego… but not without my City Tacos!

Guest Photography Wednesday! This great photo is by Coastal Photography Krystal Nicole! It beautifully captures our taco...
08/26/2026

Guest Photography Wednesday!
This great photo is by Coastal Photography Krystal Nicole! It beautifully captures our tacos!
Want your photo posted on our timeline? DM your highest quality photo of City Tacos !

You know what day it it’s…!! Taco Tuesday!! 10% off the whole food menu. Come get some.
08/25/2026

You know what day it it’s…!! Taco Tuesday!! 10% off the whole food menu. Come get some.

Last week to try this experimental patriotic All American taco!! Smash burger in a flour tortilla 🤯!
08/24/2026

Last week to try this experimental patriotic All American taco!! Smash burger in a flour tortilla 🤯!

Social media manager out: here’s his camera roll…
08/19/2026

Social media manager out: here’s his camera roll…

Enjoy Taco Tuesday, enjoy 10% off our entire food menu. Mexican beers for only $2.50!!
08/18/2026

Enjoy Taco Tuesday, enjoy 10% off our entire food menu. Mexican beers for only $2.50!!

Have you tried this month’s special?! Only available on August 👨‍🍳 got creative with this burger all American taco.100% ...
08/17/2026

Have you tried this month’s special?!
Only available on August 👨‍🍳 got creative with this burger all American taco.
100% smashed beef patty, layered with grilled American cheese, tomato, lettuce, bacon, and our house made burger sauce aioli on a flour tortilla.
smashburgers

08/13/2026

Taco of the month is a … burger?!? The All American taco!!!
Available August 2026.

The party is going at City Tacos as we celebrate our 9-year anniversary this Cinco De Mayo!!🥂Join us for Cinco De Mayo s...
05/05/2023

The party is going at City Tacos as we celebrate our 9-year anniversary this Cinco De Mayo!!🥂

Join us for Cinco De Mayo specials and partake in the festivities with So Cal's favorite craft tacos y mas!

The Wild Coast vibes come to life with our March Taco Of The Month!🌮 👊Wild Coast Tacos🎣Sauteed shrimp, scallops, mahi-ma...
03/02/2023

The Wild Coast vibes come to life with our March Taco Of The Month!🌮 👊

Wild Coast Tacos🎣
Sauteed shrimp, scallops, mahi-mahi, & calamari in a mild Mexican tomato sauce topped with arugula, corn, sunflower seeds, and bacon finished with a lime aioli drizzle on a corn tortilla.

Grab yours & Tag today!

Celebrating the love until Feb. 15th -❤️ ❤️ Grab our Valentine's Day special & make it a combo to create the ultimate pa...
02/14/2023

Celebrating the love until Feb. 15th -❤️ ❤️ Grab our Valentine's Day special & make it a combo to create the ultimate package to set the mood at City Tacos!

The quickest way to a persons heart is through their stomach 🤭 Grab our Belly Phat taco all February!!
02/13/2023

The quickest way to a persons heart is through their stomach 🤭 Grab our Belly Phat taco all February!!

Starting today, November 21st through November 27th, you can help us make someone's Christmas Wish come true!!🌮 🌮 🎁We've...
11/21/2022

Starting today, November 21st through November 27th, you can help us make someone's Christmas Wish come true!!🌮 🌮 🎁

We've partnered with and to put on a "Wish-A-Thon!!"

City Tacos will be donating a portion of sales proceeds to Magic 92.5's so we can help someone in need have the holiday of their dreams.

Support City Tacos and our community by dining in today!!

We go together like tacos and....more tacos! 🌮Tag 3 friends you would share your City Tacos with! ❤️📷 .snackss_
08/25/2022

We go together like tacos and....more tacos! 🌮

Tag 3 friends you would share your City Tacos with! ❤️

📷 .snackss_

July is here and our City Taco of the month just landed! 🌮 🛩️ ☀️ THE SDCA✨ (SAN DIEGO CARNE ASADA)Thinly sliced grilled ...
07/21/2022

July is here and our City Taco of the month just landed! 🌮 🛩️ ☀️

THE SDCA✨
(SAN DIEGO CARNE ASADA)

Thinly sliced grilled New York steak topped with fresh guacamole, onion, tomato and cilantro finished with a spicy chipotle salsa roja over a homemade flour tortilla

Some dogs are built for running... others are built for the tacos!! 🐕 🌮  📸 by
07/17/2022

Some dogs are built for running... others are built for the tacos!! 🐕 🌮

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Head to North Park and enjoy your favorite Taco spot in town! ​​​​​​​​ Who is stopping by today?📸
07/16/2022

Head to North Park and enjoy your favorite Taco spot in town! ​​​​​​​​

Who is stopping by today?

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Address

3028 University Avenue
San Diego, CA
92104

To get to the Mexican restaurant located in University Avenue in San Diego, you can take public transport by using bus route number 7 or 215 which stops at a nearby bus stop. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take the I-805 and exit onto University Avenue heading west. There is street parking available nearby but it may be limited during peak hours. It is recommended to park in one of the nearby paid parking lots for convenience.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

(619) 296-2303

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What people say

When it comes to Mexican restaurants, there's nothing quite like the authentic flavors and vibrant atmosphere that they offer. And if you're looking for a place that truly embodies the spirit of Mexican cuisine, then look no further than City Tacos on University Avenue in San Diego.

This beloved restaurant has been serving up some of the best craft tacos in So Cal for nine years now, and they know how to celebrate their anniversary in style. Their recent Cinco de Mayo festivities were a testament to their commitment to all things Mexican, with delicious specials and plenty of fun to be had.

But even beyond the holiday celebrations, City Tacos is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves great food. From classic favorites like fish tacos and chicken tacos to more unique creations like their vegetarian options, every bite is bursting with flavor and made with care.

And let's not forget about their refreshing drinks! Whether you're in the mood for a margarita or something non-alcoholic, they've got you covered with plenty of options to choose from.

So if you're looking for a Mexican restaurant that truly delivers on taste and atmosphere, make sure to check out City Tacos on University Avenue. You won't be disappointed!