Welcome to San Diego. The southern California city with a pinch of Mexican style. If there’s one thing San Diego is known for (besides the beaches and Shamu of course), it’s the amazing Mexican food you can find on virtually any street. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas are staples for any local’s diet, especially the typical college student. Plus maybe a couple of margaritas. So what are the best places to find some great Taco Tuesday deals? We’ve got you covered.
6. Las Olas
Located in Point Loma, Las Olas is an incredible Mexican bar and restaurant to satisfy all of your Taco Tuesday needs. We’re talking carnitas taco needs. And they’re only $2.50. Plus, you can enjoy $2 margaritas and beers on this wonderful day of the week before you head back to the harsh reality of homework.
5. PB Shore Club
When you’re ballin’ on a budget, the PB Shore Club is the place to be. Located in Pacific Beach with nice ocean view, the PB Shore club is a hip bar and great place to meet up with friends on a Tuesday night. Appetizers are half off until close, so munchies won’t break the bank tonight.
4. Fiesta Cantina
Fiesta Cantina is a newer bar to the Hillcrest area, and always a great option. If you happen to have $5 in your pocket, then you have the golden ticket for all you can eat tacos every Tuesday. That’s right, all you can eat.
3. Old Town Mexican Cafe
You can’t put together a list of best taco Tuesday options and not mention Old Town. Filled with Mexican culture and history, Old Town has streets lined with delicious Mexican restaurants, most of which offer incredible taco Tuesday deals. The Old Town Mexican Cafe is definitely a top competitor. You can get fresh tortillas made to order, $2 tacos, and $2.50 margaritas on a Tuesday night.
2. Los Palmitos Taco Shop
Los Palmitos could be the best deal on the block. The street tacks are $1.25 for any meat option and beers are $2 on a find Tuesday night. Located in Clairemont, the taco shop offers a scrumptious shrimp cocktail which is a town favorite. The tacos are also double the amount of delicious because they come in double wrapped tortillas. Twice the fun for half the cost.
1. El Trebol Mariscos
As if your stomach wasn’t growling already, El Trebol has some of the best taco Tuesday deals as well. Two for one fish tacos gives you the best bang for your buck, and a hella happy stomach. So if you do some quick mental math (I know, its hard), you really could enjoy four tacos for the price of two. The restaurant normally has happy hour with $1 off beers, so if you time your taco Tuesday right, you can fill up without emptying your wallet. It’s a fun place to go with a group especially after a Pacific Beach trip.