Cilantro's Taco Shop, La Mesa CA

The staff was friendly and helpful when we weren't sure what to order (big menu). Music was a little loud, though. They have a huge speaker next to the front counter.

We got birria tacos which were dry and we forgot to get the consomme because we didn't need it from our regular place in the last city I lived in. But this birria definitely needs consomme. Wasn't bad, but was dry.

Also got the taco salad which was crunchy and was good, no complaints.

I can say that I really loved their Mexican rice! Dry texture (as in, not soggy) and flavorful, just how I like it.

$29 for 2 very very skimpy chorizo burritos and a over cook quesadilla.
The chorizo burritos have pretty much no chorizo just eggs and potatoes. Pretty sad to call these things burritos.

I went here on 1/5/23 around 9: 50PM. I ordered a supreme breakfast burrito without beans. When I got home, my burrito was just lettuce, tomato, cheese and crema. I went back and both the cook and cashier said they’ll fix it. I got home and the burrito was the same thing with just added potatoes. I had to go back A THIRD TIME and asked for a refund. The front cashier said she isn’t allowed to give refunds and her boss would. I told her that isn’t right, but she insisted she couldn’t. She then took a picture and supposedly text it to her boss saying I would be contacted the next day. It’s been two days, I’ve had no response for the supposed boss and still have not had any compensation for a product that I paid for and didn’t receive. In my perspective, that’s larceny. This shows that 1) the owner/boss/manager doesn’t trust their employees to handle minor issues, which apparently the can’t since the order was continually wrong and 2) the owner/boss/manager doesn’t care enough about their business or reputation to reconcile a simple mistake. That be the case, I’ll dispute the transaction with my credit card and leave reviews here and on other sites so that future customers know how Cilantros would prefer to operate.

So disappointing! We were so excited to order from here. First they had crazy loud rap music where I couldn’t enjoy my time. They undershot the time on the food by an extra half hour and I was on my work lunch break. They didn’t have half of what we ordered, and told us 20 after waiting that they didn’t have part of the order even available. It was such a bummer the food looks good.

Casual atmosphere for a group of meal-seekers. High ceiling in their dining-hall is comfortably situated to soften the roaring roast, even amongst the noisiest of us.

I haven’t been here in a few years, pre-COVID days, and after this visit, never again. Customer service is terrible, cheer up girl. I didn’t mind the the lack of knowledge or the lack of customer service skills… what I did mind was the food… disgusting. Menudo was over cooked, menudo meat was slimy. Caldo de res, overcooked! Fries, c’mon, how do you mess up the fries? !? ! Please, fix that refrigerator, your drinks are warm. Definitely won’t be returning or referring anyone to this joint. So disappointing.

I didn’t take any pictures because I just left the food and walked away.

Wonderful food Tamales Where Beefy Rice and beans were on point And great customer service 5 stars They've got everything you need.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. First of all the place is disgustingly dirty, roaches all over, rats in the back.that probably explains why I got food poisoning. I had a Cali burrito from here and about 4 hours after eating I was exploding from both ends. The only positive part of the whole experience was the cute counter girl who works at the front she was very helpful and made sure I was tended to in a friendly and professional manner. All in all I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.

I stopped in for the menudo rojo. It was a very hot day and this really hit the spot. I’d stop in here again to try something else as my first visit was a good one. Felt like a family run business, though I’m not certain of that. Food was good.

We come when we get a chance. Today we got the worst cashier only heard half of our order, then has family outside with cats and was holding them and even the cook told her to wash her hands and she didn't. We asked for a rag to clean table, she said there are washing. Sadly not coming back. Where's the old crew that cares?

Amazing fish tacos sauces are great and Hannah who works in front is very helpful and straight to point best Mexican taco shop in Cali definitely would recommend

Over priced and the food is not even that good. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito, yeah they forgot to add cheese. I would not recommend going here.

Love this place and the employees are the best. Been helped by the younger guy with curly hair and the dudes got the best manners you could ask for. Super personable dude and made me leave with a smile. This place is fantastic!

Shrimp burrito is 90% rice and peppers with the 2 ends with 2 shrimp each! Don't know how they have a 4.2 review must be friends!