City Tacos – Mexican
This vibrant eatery pulses with the energy of a coastal Mexican market, where the rhythmic crunch of house-made chips and the bright zest of fresh guacamole set the stage for a bold culinary journey. From the smoky char of chorizo asado to the delicate sear of "Scallop Dreams," each taco is a handheld masterpiece that balances traditional heat with inventive textures like crispy shrimp and succulent surf-and-turf pairings.
3028, University Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92104 +16192962303 https://citytacossd.com/locations-north-park0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at City Tacos
Dairy-Free at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Pollo Asado and Paletas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Asado and Paletas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including City Zucchini, Guacamole & Chips and Kids Quesitacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas, Camaron Enchilado and Veggie Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Carnitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Carnitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Mexican Tap Beer and Mexican Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at City Tacos
City Tacos in San Diego has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including City Zucchini, Guacamole & Chips and Quesadillas (2). 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 City Tacos
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cali Munch Burrito | 85.1 g | 72.7 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| City Zucchini | 66.4 g | 47.5 g |
| Crunch Time Shrimp Taco | 10.9 g | 45.4 g |
| Pollo City | 37.1 g | 42.3 g |
| Cochinita Pibil | 71.7 g | 33.7 g |
| SD Carne Asada | 15.3 g | 32.6 g |
| Mexicali | 47.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Quesibirria | 2.9 g | 22.7 g |
| Pollo Asado | 78.3 g | 22 g |
| Scallop Dreams Taco | 96.8 g | 21.2 g |
| Surf & Turf | 0.1 g | 19 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Shareables
- Chips & Salsa - $4.75: Artisan salsas paired with traditional corn crisps Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips - $6.95: Fresh made guacamole topped with onion, tomato, cilantro, cotija cheese, and corn crisps Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
House Favorites
- Mexicali - $5.25: Grilled angus-steak, onions, poblano peppers, asadero cheese, mashed potatoes, crema fresca, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo City - $4.5: Grilled chicken breast, arugula, tomato, golden raisins, toasted almonds, and tamarind aioli Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado - $4.45: Golden fried basa, cabbage, tomato, pickled red onions, habanero & strawberry drizzle, cilantro, chipotle aioli, and micro greens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camaron Enchilado - $4.95: Grilled shrimp in a chile de arbol marinade, tomato, onion, cilantro, asadero cheese, lime, and chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Dreams Taco - $5.95: Pepper cream flambéed scallops, mexican squash, green onions, bacon, and cotija cheese on a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunch Time Shrimp Taco - $4.85: Shrimp, bacon, cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, avocado, jalapeno salsa, crema fresca, and asadero cheese on a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf - $5.95: Grilled angus-steak, shrimp, asadero cheese, cabbage, onion, tomato, cilantro, avocado, and lime aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Asado - $4.85: Grilled pork chorizo with caramelized pineapple over melted asadero cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Traditional Tacos
- Carnitas - $4.25: Slow-cooked pork carnitas, cilantro, onion, guacamole, and crunchy chicharron Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado - $4.25: Grilled chicken breast, guacamole, onion, tomato, and cilantro Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesibirria - $4.95: Guadalajara style pulled beef, cilantro, onions, asadero cheese, and creamy serrano salsa on a semi fried a jus infused corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- SD Carne Asada - $4.95: Flame grilled prime steak, guacamole, onion, tomato, cilantro, beans, and salsa roja on a homemade corn tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonoran Fish Taco - $3.25: Battered basa, cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle, and lime aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Caseros Homestyle Tacos
- Cochinita Pibil - $4.5: Slow-cooked pulled pork in Mayan achiote sauce, pickled onions, cilantro, and creamy serrano salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friars Fish Taco - $4.85: Grilled Basa in roasted chili oil and red bell pepper dressing, green beans, arugula, pickled red onion, and tomato on a flour tortilla with grilled cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan & Vegetarian
- City Zucchini - $3.95: Golden fried zucchini, caramelized onions, tomatoes, olives, capers, black beans, corn, micro greens, and lime aioli on a corn tortilla with asadero cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $4.25: Beer battered chile guero filled with oaxaca & cotija cheeses, arugula, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello - $4.95: Grilled baby portobello mushroom, asadero cheese, arugula, black beans, corn, tomato, onion, serrano/cilantro aioli, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado City - $4.75: Tempura avocado, coleslaw, tomato, onion, arugula, micro greens, and blue cheese vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Cali Munch Burrito - $12.75: Choice of protein, asadero cheese, fries, pinto beans, onion, cilantro, tomato, guacamole, jalapeno, and chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $10.75: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, poblano pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, avocado, and chipotle aioli Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Burrito - $11.25: Grilled portobello and poblano mix, red mexican rice, refried beans, fries, cheese, guacamole, and cilantro aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Frijoles Veggie - $4.75: Pinto beans with asadero & cotija cheeses, tomato, onion, cilantro, and grilled cebollitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frijoles Charros - $6.25: Pinto beans with pork trio (chorizo, bacon, carnitas), asadero and cotija cheeses, tomato, onion, cilantro, and a grilled chili pepper Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Quesitacos - $3.95: Grilled asadero cheese quesadilla with choice of protein on a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas (2) - $4.5: Homemade corn tortilla quesadillas with grilled asadero cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Asado - $4.75: Traditional street corn on the cob with lime aioli, cotija cheese, and tajin Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $5.5: Traditional street fried dough sticks with mexican caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Paletas - $2.75: Traditional mexican frozen treat, assorted flavors Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Mexican Beer - $2.5: Available on Taco Tuesday Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mexican Tap Beer - $5.5: Available at OB Playground location Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about City Tacos
- Is City Tacos dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. City Tacos has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Pollo Asado and Paletas.
- What can I eat at City Tacos on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Pollo Asado and Paletas carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does City Tacos have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Mexican Tap Beer.
- Is City Tacos 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 City Tacos?
- Cali Munch Burrito, at roughly 72.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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