El Puerto Street Tacos

4.0 ( 124 reviews )
Checking... 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States

El Puerto Street Tacos has quickly gained a reputation as a must-visit Mexican restaurant located in Carlsbad, CA. Diners rave about the standout dishes, particularly the birria tacos, which received high praise from Jolyn Bush for their amazing flavor. The fresh corn tortillas are a notable highlight, praised by Matthew Alvarado, who complemented the great service in the welcoming ambiance of the restaurant.

While some reviews noted a potential lack of seasoning in certain dishes, patrons like Marilyn Powell appreciated the diverse menu and delicious salsas offered. One salsa, in particular, stood out for its depth of flavor, enhancing the overall experience. Javier Acosta enjoyed the variety available, with tasty options like shrimp and Al pastor tacos. Sonia Herrera emphasizes the asada burrito as a must-try, showcasing the personalized touch from the owner, who hails from Oaxaca.

With flavorful dishes and a relaxed vibe, El Puerto Street Tacos offers a delightful culinary escape that encourages repeat visits, making it a star in the local dining scene.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Tourists
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Parking

Reviews For El Puerto Street Tacos

Jolyn Bush
Jul 2,2025
So yummy! The birria taco (4.50 for 1) was amazing!! The rolled tacos were good. Will definitely be back.
Marilyn Powell
Jun 14,2025
I read the past harsh reviews but tried it for myself. I always like the vibe at the Windmill. It’s chill. Love the ambience. Prices reflect the nice space at the Windmill. I was prepared to ask for salt bc ppl complained about blandness. It was good to me. Maybe they make it bland bc they are catering to ppl with different taste buds or high blood pressure. Simple dash of salt can fix the blandness. The 3 different salsas were delicious; I added salt in one salsa. The flavor depth of one of the green hot salsas was heaven! Lady who took our order was nice. Glad I tried for myself.
Javier Acosta
May 28,2025
Delicious and lots of different options to choose from. I had the shrimp taco and Al pastor.
Matthew Alvarado
May 26,2025
Nice fresh corn tortillas for the tacos and great service. Cool space for a group that can’t agree on a place to eat also since there are 6 other places.
Sonia Herrera
May 9,2025
The tacos were delicious. But I strongly recommend the asada burrito. The owner is amazing she's originally from Oaxaca
Jesse Belkin
Mar 26,2025
Great spot for breakfast! Inside the windmill food court. Connected to the coffee spot. Everything was made fresh. I imagine this place gets busy later on, but in the morning, it was peaceful.
Joseph Degrazia
Mar 25,2025
Amazing fresh food. Birria was my favourite. Potato tacos good too. Don't believe the bad reviews. This place is worth it
Jessi Cali
Mar 20,2025
Absolutely delicious tacos! Handmade tortillas and salsas were so good and hot! We tried the eggs and chorizo taco and the machaca and egg taco. Must try. Also the pineapple and spinach agua fresca which was so refreshing

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