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5 Best Places to Go in Downtown San Diego for Taco Tuesday

By Mike in Things to Do in downtown San Diego with 0 Comments

In San Diego, Taco Tuesday is definitely a way of life. After all, downtown San Diego offers up some of the country’s best tacos at a price you can’t beat. Each neighborhood of downtown San Diego even offers its own flavor and style when it comes to tacos, from tasty vegan tacos to traditional street-style tacos. Craving something delicious this Tuesday? Whether you own real estate in downtown San Diego or are just visiting the area, here are the best Taco Tuesday spots you need to check out in downtown San Diego.

1. La Puerta in Gaslamp

La Puerta serves up its famous Sinaloa-style Mexican food made fresh daily. At La Puerta, only high-quality ingredients are used with no artificial flavors, even in their margaritas. Every Tuesday, La Puerta hosts Taco Tuesday with Happy Hour from 3pm to closing with $3 street tacos, Tecate beer, and TJ Dawgs, which are Tijuana-style turkey hot dogs wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with peppers and sautéed onions.

2. The Taco Stand on B Street

The Taco Stand is a local favorite with a cult following. Along with a huge lineup of tacos, burritos, and side dishes, The Taco Stand offers a variety of beers on tap for the perfect Taco Tuesday. All corn tortillas are handmade every day, and there’s a salsa bar to complete your meal. One of the classics at The Taco Stand is the al pastor taco with rotisserie-marinated pork, pineapple, onions, and cilantro sauce.

3. Taste & Thirst in Gaslamp

Taste & Thirst is known as one of the best sports bars in downtown San Diego, but they also have a reputation for their delicious tacos that start at just $2 on Taco Tuesday from 1pm to 12am. Stop in on Tuesday for cheap tacos plus $3 TJ dogs, $4 Mexican draft beer, and double margaritas at just $8.

4. Micho’s in Atomic on 5th Street

Micho’s is always a hit with convention attendees, as it’s just a short walk from the convention center. Locals also love the original and gourmet Mexican tacos at Micho’s, which serves up a range of traditional street tacos like asada, carnitas, lengua, and fish, plus gourmet options like salmon. Stop in for Taco Tuesday to enjoy tasty $2 carne asada and pollo adobada tacos plus $4 beers and $5 margaritas until 10pm.

5. Blind Burro Near Petco Park

Blind Burro is the perfect place to stop after a Padres game or a night on the town. This spot is famous for its lobster taco, the perfect seafood taco with lobster meat, garlic butter, cabbage, and pico de gallo, and its lengua taco with succulent lengua marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce and grilled to caramelized perfection. For Baja Tuesdays from 6pm to 10pm, you can grab 2 for $7 specials on carnitas, pollo, and al pastor tacos or 2 for $8 carne asada or lengua tacos and drink specials that include $6 margaritas and $5 Lunazul shots.

Living in one of the downtown districts allows you to take advantage of these great Taco Tuesday deals whenever you wish, and there are a long list of other reasons to consider purchasing San Diego real estate downtown. If you’re looking for downtown San Diego condos for sale, make sure you connect with a trusted agent who can help you find the perfect home. Reach out to 92101 Urban Living today at 619-649-0368.