Diego's Street Tacos Review
Diego's Street Tacos in La Jolla delivers authentic Mexican street food with standout carne asada and al pastor tacos, plus a campechano torta and California burrito, as reviewed by @thetacofiend with detailed ratings for each item.
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Diego's Street Tacos
- Address
- 705 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109
What the creator ordered
- Agua de Jamaica
- Carne Asada Taco on handmade corn tortilla
- Al Pastor (Adobada) Taco on handmade corn tortilla
- Campechano Torta (Carne Asada and Al Pastor) with crusted cheese
- California Burrito
Standout moments
- +The handmade corn tortillas for the tacos were soft, fresh, and had great flavor.
- +The carne asada was well-seasoned, heavily charred, and had an open-flame taste.
- +The torta, which he called 'probably the best torta I've had in San Diego so far,' had excellent bread and crusted cheese.
- +The creamy chipotle salsa was exceptionally good ('gasolina').
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Tips & Notes
Pro tips
- Watch for meat quality and char—carne asada should have a caramelized crust with tender interior
- Note the spit technique used for al pastor; authentic preparation directly affects flavor and texture
- Observe tortilla quality and freshness; street tacos rely on simple, high-quality components
Common Questions
What makes Diego's Street Tacos different from other taco shops?
The reviewer evaluates whether this La Jolla location maintains authentic Mexican street food quality in an unexpected upscale neighborhood.
Which item did the reviewer rate highest?
The video provides detailed ratings for carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, the campechano torta, and California burrito individually.
Is this a recipe or a review?
This is a restaurant review and tasting video featuring four different Mexican dishes with commentary and ratings.
What should I order at Diego's Street Tacos?
Watch the full review to see the taco fiend's detailed assessment of the carne asada, al pastor, torta, and burrito offerings.
