5 MUST-TRY TACOS in San Diego, California

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One of the best things to do in San Diego, California is to try the delicious tacos and burritos. Here is my San Diego travel guide of the best tacos San Diego has to offer for the next time you visit America's Finest City. If you’re from San Diego, or you’ve vacationed here, what are your favorite taco spots? Also, what are your favorite things to do in San Diego? Please comment below. 😄
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  • @GarethLeonard
    @GarethLeonard3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys so much for watching the video! It feels so good to be back. 😃 If you haven't already, please hit that like button, subscribe (if you haven't already) and click on the notifications bell to receive updates when a new weekly video goes live! I truly appreciate you guys!! 🙏 Otherwise, what was your favorite taco spot? Which would you want to try most?? Comment below! Merch Store: traveldeeper.shop

  • @johnpaulsandoval6178

    @johnpaulsandoval6178

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mariscos Fili La Carreta - Chula Vista - Fish Taco / Birria De Res Taco , Blue Water - San Diego - Mahi Mahi Taco

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnpaulsandoval6178 Thank you John, I'm adding these to my list for part 2! I LOVE Blue Water!!

  • @johnpaulsandoval6178

    @johnpaulsandoval6178

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard You cannot go wrong with Blue Water brother!

  • @single101able

    @single101able

    3 жыл бұрын

    My list is mostly local ...City Tacos,Taco Taco The Taco Stand, Primos and Chuys. Yum glad I found your Chanel. I hit the sub button. Follow me back my Chanel is all about travel and fun trips

  • @nickesparza6217

    @nickesparza6217

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try tacos el vaquero in Chula Vista! They’re a taco truck on 3rd Avenue

  • @jenniferchristensendavis8458
    @jenniferchristensendavis84583 жыл бұрын

    #1 The Taco Stand in La Jolla #2 Kiko’s Place Taco Truck next to a gas station at 6090 Friars Road in Mission Valley #3 Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista #4 Las Cuatros Milpas in Barrio Logan #5 Mitch’s Seafood in Point Loma

  • @chempanda6388

    @chempanda6388

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful notes 🤤

  • @MarkSmithhhh

    @MarkSmithhhh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jennifer is right...taco stand in LA Jolla...im from orange county and whenever I'm down in the SD area I MUST go there

  • @b2bmail

    @b2bmail

    3 жыл бұрын

    #2 is actually at 5494 Mission Center Road, just off Friars Road. There is no gas station at 6090 Friars Road.

  • @nicolesanchez4954

    @nicolesanchez4954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tacos El Gordo mula is the best of the best.

  • @gabrielstevens3884
    @gabrielstevens38843 жыл бұрын

    I'm from the UK and we were staying in a hotel opposite tacos El Gordo and I can say it's one of the best things i've ever eaten. Also San Diego is a fantastic city.

  • @mexifoodlover

    @mexifoodlover

    3 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU sir .....Go see Tijuana AWESOME PLACE !!!!

  • @aquilifergroup

    @aquilifergroup

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with everything you said

  • @christianarce801

    @christianarce801

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻! Tijuana is next level tho

  • @pat.l.h.2730

    @pat.l.h.2730

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tacos El Gordo are the best in San Diego they have a lady making fresh tortillas, and the steak is cooked over Charcoal tasty.

  • @jessicam522

    @jessicam522

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pat.l.h.2730 I was actually super disappointed in the flavor of the meats. I tried asada, chicken and I forgot what other... 😐😐 it wasn’t what it was hyped up to be. I was sad

  • @norwegianblue2017
    @norwegianblue20173 жыл бұрын

    This is the most legit San Diego Mexican food vlog I have ever seen. Tourists take note! This is gold.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! 👊

  • @johnpaulsandoval6178

    @johnpaulsandoval6178

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard Love the Taco Tour vlogs and hope to see more of it!

  • @fabianavalos1386

    @fabianavalos1386

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't trust anyone who uses the word "legit"

  • @norwegianblue2017

    @norwegianblue2017

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fabianavalos1386 Word

  • @rich8381

    @rich8381

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard how did you eat that many tacos in an afternoon? Were you not dying? Lol

  • @VuTang858
    @VuTang8583 жыл бұрын

    We live in paradise with every ethnic foods around the world here in SD. I love my city!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    True story! 💯

  • @latnscorpio1
    @latnscorpio13 жыл бұрын

    Ok, this guy is Legit..he ate all my favorite tacos, speaks facts when describing them, AND speaks spanish, im subscribing. 😂

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL, I appreciate it! 👊

  • @latnscorpio1

    @latnscorpio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard 🤜🏽🤛🏽

  • @ADM-wt9cn

    @ADM-wt9cn

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% got the spots haha... Nine seas seafood truck is the bomb also, similar to Kikos, once shit opens through, Mariscos atlata is my favorite check it out

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ADM-wt9cn I'll have to try this one! Thank you!

  • @jeremiahdelatorre3304
    @jeremiahdelatorre33043 жыл бұрын

    This guy need to do a part 2 and include Birria tacos to!

  • @andruesupnet743

    @andruesupnet743

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just tried this taco truck in Chula Vista. Look them up on Instagram @thebirriatruck

  • @Crossedapplesauce

    @Crossedapplesauce

    3 жыл бұрын

    He needs to include the 664 Tj Birria

  • @jessezermeno9056

    @jessezermeno9056

    3 жыл бұрын

    I recommend the food truck Burrieria La Loteri. 6873 Federal blvd San Diego 91945. Awesome birria. The queso Taco is delicious!

  • @sebastiantrujillo8535

    @sebastiantrujillo8535

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tuetano in San Ysidro is good

  • @danitapruitt-mcwhorter9544

    @danitapruitt-mcwhorter9544

    3 жыл бұрын

    For birria? Definitely include Fernandez in South SD....

  • @DirectedByZion
    @DirectedByZion3 жыл бұрын

    I'm from San Diego and I've never seen a Vloger go to these gems! Hands down best taco video I've seen.....man I'm hungry now

  • @villagebebo808
    @villagebebo8083 жыл бұрын

    I’m old school Daygo, any taco shop that ends with Bertos, Robertos, Albertos, Hilbertos etc. Is good for me, lol...

  • @dbldbl_anmlstyle895

    @dbldbl_anmlstyle895

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yesssiiiirrrrr!

  • @chempanda6388

    @chempanda6388

    3 жыл бұрын

    So that's the secret 🤔🌮

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, that's a solid strategy!!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chempanda6388 Seems to be a good one!

  • @chempanda6388

    @chempanda6388

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard I just realized the one shop I love to go to per my dad's recommendation ends in berto's 😋

  • @anthonynkurt
    @anthonynkurt3 жыл бұрын

    Shout out to my old "hood" Golden Hill in SanDiego....home of the famous Humbertos Taco shop. Miss you guys!!!

  • @robertmacias279

    @robertmacias279

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro crazy u say that. Im a painter and my job site is right down the street from Humbertos and EVERYTHING ive eaten there is FIRE!!!! Almost done there but i will be going out of my way to eat tgere from now on

  • @anthonynkurt

    @anthonynkurt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robertmacias279 If you get tired of Mexican go check out Giorginos on 28th Street in same neighborhood. They have really good Philly steak sandwiches-my favorite was the Beef Gaucho. Right up the street from Starbucks on 28th next to 99cent store.

  • @monicacarrillo9523
    @monicacarrillo95233 жыл бұрын

    I just moved to Utah from San Diego and this video made me cry. Beautifully filmed and so spot on!

  • @SDsailor7

    @SDsailor7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't they have taco shops there?

  • @colleenkeith

    @colleenkeith

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just moved from San Diego to Maine....... I understand.

  • @tomdavis3038

    @tomdavis3038

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colleenkeith I just moved the opposite way! I might be poor(er) but I could no longer ha die Maine winters lol Cheers

  • @colleenkeith

    @colleenkeith

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tomdavis3038 ha! Enjoy!

  • @shawnryan2197

    @shawnryan2197

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colleenkeith Enjoy Maines winter

  • @av8153
    @av81533 жыл бұрын

    Tacos El Gordo adovada taco is my favorite in the WORLD !

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree! It is unreal!! I just posted a new one 😃

  • @gregoriosmith6994

    @gregoriosmith6994

    3 жыл бұрын

    All you have to do is go to TJ. 8th and Ocampo in the morning. Birria. You will thank me.

  • @andresnguyen8494
    @andresnguyen84943 жыл бұрын

    Yo my dude, I appreciate you saying “must try” places instead of best in SD. So many good spots that it would be impossible to say the best. You could probably make a must try taco spots and have enough content for months. Thanks for the great vid.

  • @craig0769
    @craig07693 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in SD and took for granted the amazing taco shop food available. I lived in Spring Valley where there were “hole-in-the-wall” taco shops on every corner in every strip mall. I moved to NorCal and while I appreciate the better scenery I bitterly miss the taco shops of SoCal.

  • @Miss_Cali

    @Miss_Cali

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try out La Taqueria in San Francisco’s mission district (Mission & 25th)

  • @kcnotjojo99

    @kcnotjojo99

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's what up so i know you been to Don Jilberto's and El Puerto Taco Shop fasho!!!

  • @atticusdefense

    @atticusdefense

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spring valley- saritas, La posta, La sinaloense and carnitas de Michoacán taco shop. They are still doing justice out here.

  • @JB-uu3oj

    @JB-uu3oj

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Miss_Cali That's one of the better places in the city for sure

  • @savage22bolt32

    @savage22bolt32

    Жыл бұрын

    My first day in Chula Vista, I ordered from Tony's Tacos (early 80's). Being from New England, and used to Taco Bell, I ordered a bunch of tacos & a couple of burritos. Man, I had a lot of leftovers! Loved the rolled tacos / guacamole from the little stand on 3rd Ave, San Diego. Three for a dollar back then!

  • @charlesc.6767
    @charlesc.67673 жыл бұрын

    As 40 year veteran of las quatros milpas its still my all time favorite, I go for the pork tacos and rolled tacos, And you have to use the hot sauce .

  • @savage22bolt32

    @savage22bolt32

    Жыл бұрын

    I love the rolled tacos! Nice& crunchy & not as messy!

  • @Kaygeedagee
    @Kaygeedagee3 жыл бұрын

    These spots are where true locals go. The other vlogers just to to trendy spots. Best video I’ve seen on local San Diego staples.

  • @fabiancarr4499

    @fabiancarr4499

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally !!

  • @johndough201

    @johndough201

    3 жыл бұрын

    True that!

  • @ray7fm224

    @ray7fm224

    3 жыл бұрын

    These are the trendy spots.

  • @KAs619
    @KAs6193 жыл бұрын

    We (San Diego) are the Mexican Food capital of the United States. I'm glad to be a native. Krazy thing is, there's still many taco spots I have yet to go to. It's never ending here!

  • @soupnfresh

    @soupnfresh

    11 ай бұрын

    No you're not .lol

  • @SolCrown80
    @SolCrown803 жыл бұрын

    As a San Diego resident, I can say this is a great guide, and I even learned a thing! Tacos El Gordo makes as good an al pastor taco as you'll find anywhere, they are absolutely incredible, and Cuatro Milpas have the best crunchy tacos I've ever had (plus their fresh flour tortillas are amazing). My absolute favorite seafood tacos used to be a truck called Mariscos Isaac in IB, but they're not a thing anymore :( So I was very happy to learn of Kiko's and I will absolutely be headed over there. Legit mariscos places always give you a cup of broth. Gareth really knows his grub.

  • @LeahHidalgo_YoLRocks
    @LeahHidalgo_YoLRocks3 жыл бұрын

    Watching your video makes my heart happy. The Filipino community has been growing and thriving in National City. Showing the best food to your followers will make the lines a bit longer when we go home, but still worth it!

  • @thelasticonoclast9467
    @thelasticonoclast94673 жыл бұрын

    Texas is known for tacos, but NOTHING comes close to the tacos from the “mom & pop” taco shops in San Diego County, SoCal.

  • @fabianavalos1386

    @fabianavalos1386

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love Texas and will be moving relocating there in the next 3 years. However, their tacos suck.

  • @mopes2713

    @mopes2713

    3 жыл бұрын

    I actually heard the complete opposite. I heard that the tacos in the south of Texas like in El Paso for example are some of the best in the entire country. I guess it just depends on you ask. Me personally I know that California is an overrated place and would choose life in Texas any day of the week.👍

  • @Jmeister7

    @Jmeister7

    3 жыл бұрын

    San Diego Mexican food sucks imo. Tex Mex is way better. Even Phil's BBQ is nothing compared to Texas BBQ. San Diego foods are very overrated.

  • @fabianavalos1386

    @fabianavalos1386

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Jmeister7 Phil's is garbage. Tex Mex is okay but I was disappointed when I once ordered tacos and they came in premade shells.

  • @mopes2713

    @mopes2713

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Jmeister7 California as a whole is an overrated place. It’s super expensive to live here, most of the people here are miserable. The overall happiness levels are higher in Texas. Most guys that I know from Texas make low income and live well and have beautiful girlfriends and wives. While the guys in California are struggling to survive and have to live with their parents to avoid unaffordable rents. It’s literally a California hell.

  • @rickyhorta5192
    @rickyhorta51923 жыл бұрын

    As a San Diego local I approve of all these spots! You got it down to the T honestly and it's also super cool seeing you interacting with the Raza around town and being polite and courteous! Keep up the amazing work

  • @angieram5498
    @angieram54983 жыл бұрын

    Omg I gotta go to SD soon. Good video I had to subscribe thanks.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Angie!! 🌮 😃

  • @dakafe6478
    @dakafe64783 жыл бұрын

    Best tacos in SD are in TJ hahaha

  • @ayylmao8045

    @ayylmao8045

    3 жыл бұрын

    neta but if he goes down there he will come back without a car lmao

  • @solsticemeows

    @solsticemeows

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep!!

  • @dannyalvarezdrums

    @dannyalvarezdrums

    3 жыл бұрын

    Y sin calzones ..!

  • @alfredzarate917

    @alfredzarate917

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s ja ja ja not ha ha ha

  • @mirapilates

    @mirapilates

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@glamsheeTypical paranoid response. There are sections of TJ that are perfectly safe and clean with some of the best cuisine happening. Get away from Revolution Blvd. Go back and watch Bourdains episode in TJ. At Comicon Bourdain had huge praise for TJ.High end restaurants like Mission 19 in Zona Rio serving amazing Baja Med cuisine. To this day nothing beats TJ tacos just 20 min from downtown San Diego.

  • @ramico338
    @ramico3383 жыл бұрын

    When you said “this late night drunk spot” I started laughing out loud and so hard!🤣

  • @jasminecarrillo2000
    @jasminecarrillo20003 жыл бұрын

    The best tacos in San Diego video I have seen so far. Thanks for coming all the way to the South Bay. Usually everyone stays up north. #newsubscriber

  • @lichiehrb

    @lichiehrb

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciated that about him too😊

  • @redracerx100

    @redracerx100

    3 жыл бұрын

    Barrio Logan isn’t South Bay. What about National City, Chula Vista, IB, Otay Mesa or San Ysidro.

  • @parrotkind88

    @parrotkind88

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@redracerx100 He went to Chula Vista. Tacos al Gordo. Watch the video.

  • @jbauer140

    @jbauer140

    3 жыл бұрын

    Northern San Diego tacos don’t compare to South Bay Tacos

  • @shawnryan2197

    @shawnryan2197

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jbauer140 Los Charros in Escondido is great!

  • @janaedacut1033
    @janaedacut10333 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea that the random food truck down the street from where I live was so good! I always pass by but never think anything of it. Definitely going to try it tomorrow night!

  • @savage22bolt32

    @savage22bolt32

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell us, how was it?

  • @savage22bolt32

    @savage22bolt32

    Жыл бұрын

    I visited your channel. As an American, I cried watching the Normandy vid. Switzerland was really cool! ❤ to you and your family!

  • @migueljimenez1338

    @migueljimenez1338

    50 минут бұрын

    We californians take some things forgranted

  • @andrewwhite9739
    @andrewwhite97393 жыл бұрын

    San Diego has some of the best Mexican food anywhere. I went to college there and lived on great cheap Mexican food.❤️🥑

  • @fasthoggen11
    @fasthoggen113 жыл бұрын

    I lived in San Diego for 30 plus years. And only ate at one taco stand on the list. So I know what my wife and I will be doing here real soon. Thank you for the video.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I like to hear! Let me know which spot you guys enjoy most! Cheers! 🌮

  • @beatrizvilla5332

    @beatrizvilla5332

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am Mexican and I moved to San Diego last year I love tacos and I promise you the best tacos you will eat are from a taco truck in Chula Vista named MR. ADOBADA you need to try them 🤤

  • @SDsailor7
    @SDsailor73 жыл бұрын

    Las cuatro milpas is an institution in SD. It's been there fooor ever!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those tortillas was next level!! I can't believe it took me this long to experience it! Cheers!!

  • @norwegianblue2017

    @norwegianblue2017

    3 жыл бұрын

    When you see people of all ages and backgrounds lined up down the block to get into a place that looks like a prison, you KNOW the food is THAT good!

  • @SDsailor7

    @SDsailor7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@norwegianblue2017 Hahaha! You are sooo right. To me it looked like a dungeon because the lighting was not the best and coming in from the summer sun made it even darker. When Kusi made their report there were even bussinesmen in suits waiting in line outside. Cheers

  • @SDsailor7

    @SDsailor7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard Well it's only been there for ever. Good thing that you found the place. Cheers

  • @madid5398

    @madid5398

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've always gotten tamales from there. Now I gotta try the tacos.

  • @travelwithgarry6115
    @travelwithgarry61153 жыл бұрын

    My mouth was watering watching this vlog lol. You’re very fluent in Spanish I love it. Stay safe Gareth

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Garry!

  • @migueldiaz1639
    @migueldiaz16393 жыл бұрын

    You did a good job bro! I live in SD all my life 26yrs and I appreciate and respect your picks 🙏

  • @anubistiger
    @anubistiger3 жыл бұрын

    Fellow San Diegan here. I approve of all these places!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's all I wanted! 👊

  • @anubistiger

    @anubistiger

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard My favorite spot is las cuatro milpas. Can't beat those fresh tortillas and the prices!

  • @championsound619
    @championsound6193 жыл бұрын

    Being born and raised in San Diego I must say this man did a great job 👏🏻

  • @pleasebeinteresting

    @pleasebeinteresting

    7 ай бұрын

    Check out Gareth’s new food video kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2SYtdhxj6mvm7A.htmlsi=n2MI2-oLpaF4HHO4

  • @jubess1
    @jubess13 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I live across the street from the taco van at the gas station in Mission Valley and have never tried it. I'm going to try it this week. I was always afraid to try it but I always see a lot of people there. Thanks!

  • @kathrynrobinson9989
    @kathrynrobinson99893 жыл бұрын

    Daughter took me here for the first time awhile back and I am HOOKED. It is amazing. Don't forget the pineapple on the adobada omg amazing.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I have to ask for the pineapple! I didn't realize they even had this option 🍍

  • @edacumos
    @edacumos3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed Gareth great job! As a local, these are some favs. Looking forward to part 2. Try Tuetano Taqueria - Birria.🌮

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Adding this to my hit list, thanks Erick!

  • @tomasmacias7801
    @tomasmacias78013 жыл бұрын

    That was rad Gareth! Your expressions as well as your unsteady gait (after the Tacos el Gordo) were priceless. Hahaaha. Lookin' forward to going back to my home away from home.

  • @episbe87
    @episbe873 жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in San Diego and I say yes to these 🌮 tacos!!! I’m hungry now...

  • @sheryl7837
    @sheryl78372 жыл бұрын

    A two bite taco at the first place! Looks so good. I love how Gareth attacks each taco. ☺️

  • @thomasshelby3304
    @thomasshelby33043 жыл бұрын

    9:48 “going right for the tongue....before I even bought her a drink” that was golden! Subscribed solely off of that 😂😂😂

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I wondered if anyone would catch that 😃 Thanks for the sub!

  • @thomasshelby3304

    @thomasshelby3304

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarethLeonard awesome content brotha! Keep it up 👍🏽

  • @lizreza3388

    @lizreza3388

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was funny I was actually watching video and reading comments lol 😆😁😀😃😄

  • @patriciafoulon1689
    @patriciafoulon16893 жыл бұрын

    Born & raised in San Diego, absolutely loved 🥰 your video, All 5 are a must! Haven’t been to 3 of your stops, but I will now. Thanks for the advice.

  • @jordanjordan7577
    @jordanjordan75773 жыл бұрын

    Im local love how you filmed beautiful San Diego !

  • @JeffBennettDenverCO
    @JeffBennettDenverCO3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm a native San Diegan and you taught me a few things. Nice tip on Kiko's!!

  • @tiffmarie6778
    @tiffmarie67783 жыл бұрын

    the best part of Tacos el Gordo is that it is open so late that when you are out for a night and have had some drinks, there is absolutely nothing better to eat at 2am! always hits the spot.

  • @Valeria-jr4kx
    @Valeria-jr4kx3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I'm talking about! I am sooo glad Las Cuatro Milpas was included! There's always a fat line for a reason, they close at 3pm every day 💯💯

  • @davidasmart1082
    @davidasmart10823 жыл бұрын

    You picked some solid spots, definitely recommend everyone of them.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I definitely did my research first! 😃 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

  • @divinahabibi3458
    @divinahabibi34583 жыл бұрын

    You're so adorable and THANK YOU so much for putting the perfecttt accent into your Spanish!! 🙏🏼👌🏼☺️🔥 Me encantas

  • @fusionor
    @fusionor3 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you producing videos again. These were some great spots for tacos. I can't wait to go back to San Diego to try all these places!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for staying with me Tak! It has been WAY too long!! I am very happy to be back and have another San Diego for you next week! 👊

  • @Zozums
    @Zozums3 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy you are back! Can't wait until next weeks video.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Zoey! I am very happy to be back after a LONG break from making videos here! 🙏 Thanks for sticking with me!

  • @TylerCave
    @TylerCave3 жыл бұрын

    I want every single taco. So good!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will run it back south of the border next time #Tijuana here we come!! 🌮 🌮 🌮

  • @D3NN15FR0GM4N
    @D3NN15FR0GM4N3 жыл бұрын

    Yooooo much respect on that straight up pro move Taco El Gordo order!!! Straight up smashed that that lengua taco

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    So good! I've added a few more tacos to this order when I've gone back since - much easier when this is the only stop of the day, lol!

  • @felipehernandez1092

    @felipehernandez1092

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about the buche bro you need to try it its fire!

  • @RJMartinez
    @RJMartinez3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I was looking for some inspiration for some Taco Tuesday today haha

  • @cinestalker
    @cinestalker3 жыл бұрын

    Great video bro! I’m from San Diego and make vids too, great spots you hit up! Glad you went to Las Quatro Milpas! I luv that spot:)

  • @paulinacorrales339
    @paulinacorrales3393 жыл бұрын

    Im a SD (chula vista) native and all of these spots are amazing!!! Anyone traveling to SD must try Mexican food from one of these places.

  • @alexgottmituns7049
    @alexgottmituns70493 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love the fact that he did not anglicize the Spanish. I've been to Mitch's, however the octopus taco has eluded me. That's gonna be our dinner tonight! Gareth Leonard did his homework alright. Keep it up!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Alex, I appreciate it! Enjoy dinner! 😃

  • @rickybuenrostro3476
    @rickybuenrostro34763 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed after this vid, keep it up bro!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ricky, I appreciate it! 👊

  • @vanessafrey886
    @vanessafrey8863 жыл бұрын

    I love San Diego so much! You hit two of my favorites, Las Cuatros Milpas and Mitch's! So so so good.

  • @chadhosegood342
    @chadhosegood3423 жыл бұрын

    I live in SD and TJs Tacos in Escondido is legit 🔥 #1 tacos in my book... El Gordo is great too tho!

  • @valerielindsley4181
    @valerielindsley41813 жыл бұрын

    Every. Single. One! We frequent all of them! Yummm! We even bring our own chairs to kikos! Love the video!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, had to get creative during this pandemic 😆

  • @rickswailes1354
    @rickswailes13543 жыл бұрын

    Man. You made me hungry. Going too try all these spots over the next few months. Can’t wait 💯

  • @necikait447
    @necikait4473 жыл бұрын

    Been looking forward to this video all week! I love this filming style! So epic to see you back making videos! Keep up the awesome work man!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate it! I am very happy to be back in the mix again! Hopefully travel will open back up soon!!

  • @vivianabanuelos3803
    @vivianabanuelos38033 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been staying in San Diego for nearly a month now. Mom’s recovering from surgery in La Jolla and I was wondering where I could get some authentic tacos. Thanks for making this video! 🌮

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am happy to help, enjoy!! 😃

  • @LittelJim9654
    @LittelJim96543 жыл бұрын

    Birrieria 664 down by Newton is amazing, aswell as TJ tacos in Escondido. Give them a go !

  • @SDsailor7

    @SDsailor7

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont like birria..the beef is too gamey for me. I also don't like menudo.

  • @colleenkeith

    @colleenkeith

    3 жыл бұрын

    Escondido isn’t San Diego 😉

  • @LiveAndBeAloha
    @LiveAndBeAloha3 жыл бұрын

    Great video and 100% spot on! Love how you love good food! Now I'm hungry... A tongue taco would be perfect right about now!

  • @Fernyg323
    @Fernyg3233 жыл бұрын

    Going down there this weekend. I’m glad this video came up on me feed! Adobada FTW!

  • @madelynperez7283
    @madelynperez72833 жыл бұрын

    My family & I went to Mitch’s the same day you posted the original version of this :) the tacos were pretty decent, but the clam chowder was to die for! Please do a part 2!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    The clam chowder is incredible!! There is definitely enough spots for a part 2! 🙏

  • @mikebloomer1563

    @mikebloomer1563

    3 жыл бұрын

    This guy oviously doesnt know what the fuck he is saying. Best tacos in san diego are in encinitas, chula vista and also in national city.

  • @SDsailor7

    @SDsailor7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikebloomer1563 Names of places and location please.

  • @alexgottmituns7049
    @alexgottmituns70493 жыл бұрын

    "If you're a vegeterian, I get it." HaHa! Good one!

  • @maryaflleje9830
    @maryaflleje98303 жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to check out some of the ones in San Diego that you showed. Maybe the one in Chula Vista 👍 it all looked delicious. Thanks for the video

  • @simplyme6748
    @simplyme67483 жыл бұрын

    Omg !!! Definitely making a trip to SD soon 🤤 love the Fullsend (Nelkboys) 🤣

  • @IZZY-nk7ss
    @IZZY-nk7ss3 жыл бұрын

    Damn that Mulita looks so good.... yummy, saludos from National City/ San Diego

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was delicious, and aggressive! 😆 Cheers!

  • @rsguzman56
    @rsguzman563 жыл бұрын

    Great list! Totally recommend Lola 55 in downtown! So good!

  • @colleenkeith

    @colleenkeith

    3 жыл бұрын

    Huh, I totally thought that place closed.

  • @matthewroy7718
    @matthewroy77183 жыл бұрын

    Lived in SD 30+ yrs and haven't visited these spots. Truth is, there are dozens more. Excellent coverage. Thank you!!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    I could've definitely called this video "50 Must-Try Tacos..." 😃 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮

  • @risforrelentless
    @risforrelentless3 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it bro! The video is very well produced and it shows the beauty of America's Finest City. Liked and subscribed!

  • @billyboy17ify
    @billyboy17ify3 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you out and about vlogging.. Have a good one and Happy travels man.. Peace

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers William! It feels great to get back out to film (and eat)! I appreciate you following along!

  • @jdowfleetwood
    @jdowfleetwood3 жыл бұрын

    Havent heard of Mitchs, gonna try it. Tacos El Gordo to me is the best hands down, if you're in the area again check out a food truck on Main and Hilltop called Tio Pepes. They have a restaurant in TJ, tortas ahogada and carnitas.

  • @inproper3952
    @inproper39523 жыл бұрын

    That food truck would be my stop!! Those fish tacos WOW and the ceviche!!! To DIE for!!

  • @marcelming2151
    @marcelming21513 жыл бұрын

    Dude this is my first time on your channel and watching your videos and I just wanna say thank you for being super down to earth and chill and showing us some of your favorite taco spots in California I currently live in Vegas and I must say those tacos from Tacos El Gordo looked absolutely amazing I wanted to jump through my phone and guess what I've never been there so I am for sure gunna go now thanks my man keep the great video's and content coming💯

  • @Rooboy-619
    @Rooboy-6193 жыл бұрын

    You know your tacos bro. Thanks for coming down south of the 8.

  • @georgecasillas942
    @georgecasillas9423 жыл бұрын

    I know people love Oscar’s & he recommends Kiko’s but for me TJ Oyster Bar in Bonita has the most legit seafood tacos 🤤

  • @kc329191
    @kc3291912 жыл бұрын

    Gareth, just wanted to say Thank You for you videos. This one in particular is my local SanDiego GoTo with family and friends. You Egypt trip series was super too. You’re doing a great thing with this channel keep it going! Peace…

  • @isaacsdelacruz
    @isaacsdelacruz Жыл бұрын

    Solid recommendations! You mentioned all of my favorites. Great video.

  • @sdarms111doug9
    @sdarms111doug93 жыл бұрын

    Never been to Mitch’s..but you’re dead on right about the rest. I would toss in TJ Oyster down in Chula Vista

  • @junkv57

    @junkv57

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like the OG (small) shop better than the new restaurant. Something about it makes all taste better.

  • @sdarms111doug9

    @sdarms111doug9

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@junkv57 You talking about the original on Bonita or the new little one over by the 805? I usually go to the restaurant just because the original is too small and packed. If you haven't tried them, the Shrimp Chipotle Fries are insane!

  • @jud2152
    @jud21523 жыл бұрын

    Sabes español y lo usas a pesar de estar en Estados Unidos, super nice!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gracias! 😃

  • @thesassymom6621
    @thesassymom66213 жыл бұрын

    You are backkkk!!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am very happy to be back!! 😃 Thanks for sticking around!

  • @Latnman101
    @Latnman1013 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love San Diego, the perfect city.

  • @leonardoluga5434
    @leonardoluga54343 жыл бұрын

    WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO LAJOLLA TACO MY FRIEND WILL COME BACK MY FRIEND

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! 🍻

  • @rakeshsinghal9920
    @rakeshsinghal99203 жыл бұрын

    Love that he’s real about his reaction vs those food people who unauthentically lose their mind with the first bite they take! Good stuff!

  • @REAgentDennis
    @REAgentDennis3 жыл бұрын

    Oh man! After 8 years in SD, I’ve only been to the Pt Loma spot. Thanks for the info. I just subscribed to your channel. 👍🏼

  • @lizdubyak2538
    @lizdubyak25383 жыл бұрын

    Will be in San Diego in June and will def have to try some of these spots!!!

  • @saveelisacameron1646
    @saveelisacameron16463 жыл бұрын

    Hey Gareth! I am a native San Diegan and I love my hometown and the variety of cultures and food we have to offer. All 5 listed are definitely the top 5 in SD! Thank you for recommending to your many viewers and supporting our local small owned shops!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear that Lisa, and I'm very happy to do it! I love this community and I love tacos... win win! 😃

  • @javieruberuaga6025
    @javieruberuaga60253 жыл бұрын

    ¡Por favor, Gareth! Son las 2 de la mañana, en España, y me estoy muriendo de hambre viendo tu vídeo 😋 ¡Quiero tacos!

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perdón, Javier! 😅

  • @jeff7.629
    @jeff7.6293 жыл бұрын

    Primos on Vista Way. California Mexican on East Vista Way and Warmlands. Mrs Taco on East Vista Way.

  • @ayylmao8045

    @ayylmao8045

    3 жыл бұрын

    true that.

  • @DonJ1973
    @DonJ19733 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to see you out and about again. Wow you totally made me hungry watching this. And the production quality of this video is very solid.

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don, I appreciate it! It was a difficult video to edit without taking trips to the kitchen! 😂

  • @Dubsv
    @Dubsv3 жыл бұрын

    If you wouldn’t have had Tacos El Gordo, you would’ve been wrong. Adobada there is the best.

  • @inproper3952

    @inproper3952

    3 жыл бұрын

    No tongue anyday

  • @jackiea.6690
    @jackiea.66903 жыл бұрын

    All great and all, just forgot to add limón to the tacos! 😋

  • @juliaalemao4425
    @juliaalemao44253 жыл бұрын

    9:49 LOL Had to listen to that twice to make sure I heard it correctly🙈 Thanks Gareth for another great video. If I ever find myself in San Diego I will be sure to hit up one of these places. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe out there. Cheers

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, tried to slip that in there 😃

  • @whiskeywhiskybourbon1809
    @whiskeywhiskybourbon18092 жыл бұрын

    Good job! Great video and hilarious, editing was awesome!

  • @victor_r.m
    @victor_r.m3 жыл бұрын

    Let’s give some more taco recommendations around SD, I like “Los Primos Birria” in Chula Vista

  • @ninjareflex

    @ninjareflex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao that place weak af! over priced, small taco, and the tortilla hella cheap taste like Guerrero tortillas 🤢

  • @stephdesportes4619

    @stephdesportes4619

    3 жыл бұрын

    Up north in Oceanside, Miramar Fish Tacos. Their Octopus tacos are mouthwatering. They also do a really unique version of a california burrito with smoked tuna.

  • @SDsailor7

    @SDsailor7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stephdesportes4619 I will have to try them out next time i'm up there. Thanks

  • @stephdesportes4619

    @stephdesportes4619

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SDsailor7 my pleasure!

  • @ThisBlondeLife
    @ThisBlondeLife3 жыл бұрын

    I probably shouldn't have watched this while I was hungry, everything looks so good!

  • @cyancey76

    @cyancey76

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even right after dinner when I'm not hungry, now I am re-hungry 😂

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, sorry about that 😀

  • @stacyamaro
    @stacyamaro3 жыл бұрын

    tacos el G!! great vlog, btw. feels like friendly conversation and genuine reactions to unfamiliar things

  • @GarethLeonard

    @GarethLeonard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, yes!! I appreciate the message Stacy!