Rudy's Taco Shop

First time visit. I'm very picky about Mexican food. I ordered the birria Burrito. It was on point. I ate the whole thing in one setting. The only thing I would change was the distribution of rice and beans. Would recommend to a friend.

Carne asada burrito was pretty good and huge. A lot of beef. Tomato, guacamole. Just need little bit hotter 3 stars just for too old furniture and dirty

Rudy’s Taco Shop has two locations, one in Solana Beach and the other in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad location is tucked into a large plaza, occupying a small corner with two outdoor tables for dining. The indoor seating area is also modest, and the walls reveal the shop's long-standing history. The restaurant is especially popular during their Happy Hour, offered Monday through Thursday afternoons. I tried their 2 Baja Fish Taco, which featured a small piece of fried fish paired with plenty of cabbage, tomato slices, and mayo sauce. While the fish portion wasn’t large, the freshness and balance of ingredients made it a satisfying bite. The 8 Mini Tacos Combo was the highlight. Despite being called "mini," these tacos were quite generous in size. The Al Pastor was grilled to perfection, though the pineapple chunks were a bit too small to balance the flavor fully. The Carne Asada was well-marinated and flavorful. The Carnitas had a wonderfully tender and juicy texture. The Lengua (beef tongue) was especially impressive, with large, satisfying chunks that were tender and rich. The Quesabirria Taco is another highlight in the happy hour menu, in which the cheese taco is well with the plenty of chopped beef with a side of the birria and a small portion of marinated onion. Unfortunately, the salsa bar was out of order during my visit, but the staff was generous and provided pre-packaged salsa in three flavors, ensuring I could enjoy my tacos with the full experience. They have redesigned the area in some dining hall details with the re-opening of the salsa bar as well as the showing of merchants at the area . Rudy’s combines a nostalgic, homey vibe with delicious, well-prepared tacos, making it a fantastic spot for a casual meal—especially during Happy Hour!

Ordered Carnitas plate combo. Amazing helping of delicious meat chunks, fresca and Gauc. Show up hungry or split it. Garnered 4 huge tacos plus out of this order. Say yes.

Great food, decent prices, good salsas. Also you can order ahead of time makes it super convenient if your about to get on your lunch break or something. Nice people that run the place as well

Rudy’s always has fresh clean & delicious food! Our go to fast Mexican food :) Also good dine in happy hour menu Sunday-Thursdays 2:00-5:00

I love this taco shop! The people who work here are welcoming and efficient! The food is delicious, and for the price I don’t know what more you could ask for! Even though it’s just a tiny taco shop, they have inside seating as well as outside seating for sunny Encinitas, and their bathroom is cleaner than the one at target lol I’ve been coming here at least twice a week now and I can’t say enough good things, seriously, love Rudy’s!

Best Mexi-Chicken Soup in North County for sure I've frequented many Mexican food restaurants and taco shops and little holes in the wall over my 44 years in North County. Lots of places make a good sopa de pollo very well, but Rudy's Taco shop, in my opinion do it the best. The layering of the flavors, the chunks of potato and slow cooked carrots and onion really give it that extra something. I was told they make their own Bone broth for the base and that gives it that extra flavor. The elderly mexican abuelita (she spoke very softly) told me about the special hierbas and especias secretas. They put aguacate and give you limes and tortillas. They have a full salsa bar and don't forget the extra cilantro! The cost is 7.50 but you will easily get two meals out of one "To-Go" Order. I give this review with hope that no one will read it, and my little taco shop won't get over crowded. Oh by the way, DoorDash will deliver "Rudy's Taco Shop" and they serve Beer on site.