Barrio Logan Taco Shop

Barrio Logan Taco Shop on National Avenue in San Diego's Barrio Logan neighborhood is a neighborhood taqueria that represents the authentic heart of California's Mexican-American food culture. Barrio Logan, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood on the waterfront south of downtown San Diego, has a deep culinary tradition rooted in the carne asada and fresh flour tortilla traditions of northern Mexico, and the taco shop on National Avenue delivers these traditions with complete sincerity and at remarkably low prices. The carne asada burrito — char-grilled skirt steak with cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream wrapped in a large flour tortilla — is the most celebrated item on the menu. The California burrito, a San Diego original that adds french fries inside the burrito wrapper, is an acquired taste but beloved by generations of San Diego locals who grew up ordering it. Quesadillas, tacos, and combination plates round out the menu, all prepared quickly and efficiently in the tradition of the California taqueria. The setting is unpretentious — a counter, a few tables, bright lighting — and service is fast and friendly. Cash is preferred, though some taco shops in the area now accept cards. The surrounding Barrio Logan neighborhood is worth exploring for its notable Chicano murals, particularly along Logan Avenue. The taco shop at 1955 National Avenue in San Diego, California, opens early and serves continuously through early evening.