La Puerta
La Puerta is a San Diego, CA taco spot in the Marina area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 5,206 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Marina, San Diego
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does La Puerta serve?+
La Puerta is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is La Puerta located?+
La Puerta is at 560 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA, in the Marina neighborhood of San Diego, California.
Is La Puerta good?+
La Puerta has a 4.5★ average across 5,206 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Diego taco standards.
How expensive is La Puerta?+
La Puerta sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a San Diego taquería.
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