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Eating My Way Through San Diego: Mexican Food

Yilan Yang
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Harvard chapter.

Chapter 3 of my San Diego food adventure! 

(Link to Chapter 1, Link to Chapter 2)

For those of you that regularly read my food articles, you know that I am a sucker for spicy food. I love all things spicy, and Mexican food is known for its level of spice. So, the next step in my food journey through San Diego was Mexican food joints. To say that I was blown away is an understatement.

1. Tacos El Gordo

This is my favorite taco chain ever! There are several locations in southern California so be sure to check out one of them! The adobada (al pastor) tacos are to die for. The tortilla is loaded with spiced pork and cilantro. The prices are super cheap, and the portions are huge! Other popular items to try are the carne asada or adobada fries! Best of all, the wait in line in usually less than 5-10 minutes! 

2. Lolita’s Mexican Food

This is another local favorite. The outdoor seating is perfect in San Diego’s perfect year-round weather. I ordered the carne asada fries and rolled tacos. The serving sizes are great for what you are paying. It was delicious and worth every penny. 

 

3. The Taco Stand Encinitas

Visiting the Taco Stand requires immense patience because there is no doubt you will spend at least 20-25 minutes waiting in line. The menu is available online, and I would definitely recommend that you peruse the menu as you wait. They have a large variety of menu items but the quesadilla al pastor blew me away. The meat was the perfect amount of greasy and perfectly complemented the horchata!

 

 

I am a senior at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics with a specialization in Economics, and I am planning on getting a language citation in Spanish. I am currently a co-president and campus correspondent of Harvard's chapter of Her Campus! I am also a committee chair of a student organization that works with University Health Services called HealthPALs (Peer Advisors and Liaisons). Additionally, I am a member and co-director of service in OAASIS (Organization of Asian American Sisters in Service). Apart from that, I spend a lot of my time as a Learning Lab Undergraduate Fellow at the Harvard Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. I am also the co-founder of a project at the Office of Diversity of Inclusion at Harvard. I am super passionate about math, health, and higher education! In my free time I love to work out, experiment with makeup and fashion, visit museums, and try new foods!