Taqueria by El Prieto — tacos in Chula Vista, CA

Taqueria by El Prieto

4.6· 157 Google reviews·$·Otay Ranch

Taqueria by El Prieto is a Chula Vista, CA taco spot in the Otay Ranch area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 157 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
157
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Otay Ranch, Chula Vista
  • •Plenty of community reviews

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.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Otay Ranch, Chula Vista
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taqueria by El Prieto serve?+

Taqueria by El Prieto is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Taqueria by El Prieto located?+

Taqueria by El Prieto is at 2015 Birch Rd #1201, Chula Vista, CA 91915, USA, in the Otay Ranch neighborhood of Chula Vista, California.

Is Taqueria by El Prieto good?+

Taqueria by El Prieto has a 4.6★ average across 157 Google reviews — loved by locals by Chula Vista taco standards.

How expensive is Taqueria by El Prieto?+

Taqueria by El Prieto sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Chula Vista taquería.

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