A family-owned Mexican kitchen & mezcal bar in the heart of San Diego — slow-cooked recipes, fresh-pressed everything, since 2009.
We cook the way our abuela did — masa pressed each morning, salsas roasted by hand, nothing rushed. Every plate that leaves our kitchen carries a little bit of home.
Mesquite-grilled steak, salsa verde, radish & cilantro on hand-pressed corn — the plate that built this place.
Lime-cured shrimp, avocado, mango & chili on a crisp tostada.
Mesquite-grilled steak, salsa verde, radish, cilantro, hand-pressed corn.
Cast-iron steak or chicken, charred peppers & onions, warm tortillas.
Three-milk sponge, caramel drizzle, fresh berries, dusted sugar.
Smoky mezcal, fresh lime, agave, chili-salt rim. House classic.
What started as a tiny taquería on India Street is now a San Diego favorite — but the kitchen, the recipes, and the family behind them haven't changed. Come hungry, leave familia.
Plan your visit →Masa pressed daily, salsas roasted by hand, nothing from a bag. You can taste the difference.
40+ agave spirits and a margarita list worth lingering over. Happy hour 3–6 daily.
Book a table, grab it to go, or let us cater your next fiesta — we've got you.
"Best tacos in San Diego, hands down. The carne asada is unreal and the mezcal list is dangerous in the best way. Our spot for every celebration."
1542 India St, San Diego · Walk-ins welcome, but weekends fill fast.
Yes — book online or call us. We hold walk-in space too, but Friday and Saturday nights fill quickly.
Plenty. Our corn tortillas are gluten-free, and we have veggie, mushroom and cauliflower dishes the whole table will fight over.
We do — taco bars, family-style platters and full-service catering. Use the form below and we'll send a menu.
Street parking on India St plus two paid lots within a block. We're a short walk from Little Italy trolley.
Tell us when you're coming and how many. We reply same day.
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