Adalberto's Mexican Food – Mexican
This bustling neighborhood staple hums with the savory aroma of seared carne asada and the rhythmic chop of fresh ingredients, drawing in hungry locals with the promise of unpretentious, soul-warming fare. Each massive, hand-rolled burrito serves as a masterclass in texture and flavor, layering tender carnitas, zesty fish, or golden fries into warm flour tortillas for a satisfyingly hearty meal that captures the heart of authentic Mexican comfort.
1868, Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA, 92106 https://adalbertosmexicanrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Dairy-Free at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flying Saucer, Chips w/Guacamole and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flying Saucer and Carne Asada or Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 38 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including #14 2 Fish Tacos, Flying Saucer and Shrimp Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas Burrito, Pollo Asado Taco and Shrimp Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Guacamole and Extra Sour Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Guacamole, Extra Sour Cream and Extra Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips w/Guacamole, Fries and Extra Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Adalberto's Mexican Food
Adalberto's Mexican Food in San Diego has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips w/Guacamole, Fries and #29 Huevos Rancheros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Adalberto's Mexican Food
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Nachos | 21.6 g | 78.5 g |
| Tamale - Chicken or Beef | 10.1 g | 73.9 g |
| Carne Asada or Chicken Salad | 15.1 g | 71.6 g |
| Chicken Tostada | 36.2 g | 69.1 g |
| Chicken or Beef Chimichanga | 0 g | 68.4 g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 56.5 g | 58.4 g |
| Shrimp Tostada | 21.9 g | 54.5 g |
| Carne Asada Fries | 47.7 g | 51.3 g |
| Carne Asada Tostada | 63.1 g | 45 g |
| Super Burrito | 81.5 g | 44.1 g |
| Pollo Asado Burrito | 89.8 g | 41.8 g |
| Carne Asada Nachos | 95.1 g | 36.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Burritos
- Carne Asada Burrito - $11.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $11.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito - $11.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $8.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Machaca Burrito - $8.75 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Beef Burrito - $8.6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito - $8.75 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Burrito - $8.6 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $6.7 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito - $11.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetables Burrito - $7.7 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $10.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno Burrito - $8.75 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Burrito - $9.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada Burrito - $10.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (Tongue) Burrito - $9.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Burrito - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Plates
- #1 Beef Taco & Bean Tostada - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #2 2 Beef Tacos - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #3 2 Enchiladas (Cheese or Chicken) - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #4 Tostada & Enchilada - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- #5 Beef Taco & Enchilada - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- #6 Cheese Enchilada & Beef Burrito - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #7 2 Beef or Chicken Burritos - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #8 2 Carne Asada Tacos - $14.5: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #9 2 Chicken Tacos - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #10 Chorizo & Eggs Plate - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #11 Machaca & Eggs Plate - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- #12 Carne Asada Plate - $14.5: Includes beans & rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- #13 Carnitas Plate - $14.5: Includes beans & rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- #14 2 Fish Tacos - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- #15 Burrito & Taco (Beef or Chicken) - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #16 Beef & Chicken Taco - $12.99: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #17 Chiles Rellenos - $14.5: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- #18 Shrimp Plate - $14.5: Includes beans & rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- #19 3 Taquitos (Roll Tacos) w/Guacamole - $10.75: Includes beans & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Shrimp Taco - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $5.3 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $4.8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada (Marinated Pork) Taco - $4.8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $4.8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Taco - $4.8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $4.8 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Taco - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Taco - $4.8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Mini Taco - Asada - $2.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Mini Taco - Other Meat - $2.5 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas
- Carne Asada Torta - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Torta - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Machaca Torta - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ham Torta - $8.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Torta - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Torta - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Torta - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- 2 Enchiladas (Beef, Cheese, Chicken or Mixed) - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Combo (with rice & beans) - $12.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Chimichangas
- Chicken or Beef Chimichanga - $11.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Chimichanga - $11.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
Roll Taquitos
- 3 Roll Taquitos w/Cheese - $5.25: Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Roll Taquitos w/Guacamole - $5.5: Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Roll Taquitos w/Sour Cream - $5.5: Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5 Roll Taquitos w/Guacamole & Cheese - $7.5: Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Burritos
- #20 Mex-salsa Breakfast Burrito - $10.25: Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #21 Chorizo Potatoes Breakfast Burrito - $10.5: Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #22 Ham Breakfast Burrito - $10.25: Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #23 Beans Breakfast Burrito - $10.25: Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #24 Bacon and Potatoes Breakfast Burrito - $10.5: Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #25 Steak and Potatoes Breakfast Burrito - $11.95: Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Plates
- #26 Machaca Breakfast Plate - $11.95: Including Rice, Beans and Tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #27 Chorizo Breakfast Plate - $11.95: Including Rice, Beans and Tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #28 Ham or Bacon Breakfast Plate - $11.95: Including Rice, Beans and Tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #29 Huevos Rancheros - $11.5: Including Rice, Beans and Tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Carne Asada or Chicken Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Chips & Nachos
- Carne Asada Nachos - $11 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips w/Guacamole - $8.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips w/Cheese - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Nachos - $12 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Fries - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Tostadas
- Bean Tostada - $6 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tostada - $6.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tostada - $6.75 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flying Saucer - $9.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tostada - $6.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tostada - $7.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadilla - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $9.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Quesadilla - $9.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Quesadilla - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Quesadilla - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $9.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & A La Carte
- 1/2 Pint Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint with Guacamole - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- 1/2 Pint Salsa/Pico - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- 1 Chile Relleno - $5.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - Chicken or Beef - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Tamales - Chicken or Beef - $8.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales Combo (with rice & beans) - $12.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo (Saturdays & Sundays) - $12.95 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Add-ons
- Extra Cheese - $1.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Extra Guacamole - $1.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Extra Sour Cream - $1.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Extra Pico De Gallo - $1.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
Desserts
- Churros - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Puddings - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flan - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Fountain Drink Small (16 oz.) - $2.2 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fountain Drink Medium (24 oz.) - $2.7 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fountain Drink Large (32 oz.) - $2.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fountain Drink X-Large (46 oz.) - $3.2 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Apple or Orange Juice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $1.75
- Mexican Drink (Jamaica, Melon, Mango, Horchata, Jarritos) - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Adalberto's Mexican Food
- Is Adalberto's Mexican Food dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Adalberto's Mexican Food has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flying Saucer, Chips w/Guacamole and Fries.
- What can I eat at Adalberto's Mexican Food on a dairy-free diet?
- Flying Saucer, Chips w/Guacamole and Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Adalberto's Mexican Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips w/Guacamole and Fries.
- Is Adalberto's Mexican Food gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Adalberto's Mexican Food?
- Super Nachos, at roughly 78.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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