The Waves Taco Club — tacos in San Diego, CA

The Waves Taco Club

4.8· 636 Google reviews·$$·Gaslamp Quarter

The Waves Taco Club is a San Diego, CA taco spot in the Gaslamp Quarter area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.8★ rating across 636 Google reviews.

Rating
4.8
Loved by locals
Reviews
636
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Gaslamp Quarter, 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.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does The Waves Taco Club serve?+

The Waves Taco Club is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is The Waves Taco Club located?+

The Waves Taco Club is at 916 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA, in the Gaslamp Quarter neighborhood of San Diego, California.

Is The Waves Taco Club good?+

The Waves Taco Club has a 4.8★ average across 636 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Diego taco standards.

How expensive is The Waves Taco Club?+

The Waves Taco Club sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a San Diego taquería.

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