Best BIRRIA TACOS in San Diego, California | Ed Fernandez Restaurant + Birria de Chivo!
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In my search for the best tacos in San Diego, California I took all of your comments from the "5 Must-Try Tacos in San Diego" video and set out on a new mission! My goal was to find the best birria tacos in San Diego.
I started at the famous Ed Fernandez Restaurant for incredible Birria de Res, served up a variety of ways. From there, it was off to Birrieria y Menuderia Guadalajara in Chula Vista for Birria de Chivo. Then it was off to Birrieria Don Rafa for more Birria de Chivo tacos (right next to Tacos el Gordo) in Chula Vista. Our fourth and final stop was 664 TJ Birrieria for Birria de Res.
It was a mouthwatering, over-eating, wonderful day of trying the best birria tacos in San Diego, and if you ever come visit, or you live here - this is one of the best things to do in San Diego!
If you have any other taco tips or other travel vlogs you want to see from San Diego, please comment below!
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I made you a SAN DIEGO TACO MAP: bit.ly/SanDiego-Taco-Map 👈 I added all the places from this video, the first San Diego taco episode (@), and many of your recommendations all to one map so you can easily find the best tacos in San Diego! 🌮
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Thank you for the Taco Map! This is awesome. I’m trying to figure out how to save it lol I live in San Diego and I want to go to all these places 😀
Hey bro let me know when you want to go to the real local birra spots you hit the Yelp once !! I’m from San Diego too
Las Cuatro Milpas is the best!!
You gotta try Yesenia's Mexican Food on El Cajon Blvd in North Park!
You totally missed the BEST Birria in Chula Vista! It’s called El Chinito Jr. It’s a taco truck and it’s parked on the corner of H St and Broadway. About a block north of Don Rafa. Order the Quesa Taco Birria. Very addicting. And their Consome is on point. It’s better than Fernandez.
I live here in San Diego in the Chula Vista area and how have I never heard of any of these places. I now have a few new places to hit up. 🌮🌮🌮 thank you 🌮🌮🌮
I am very happy to help Maryl! 😃 Chula Vista has some incredible hidden gems of deliciousness!
I live in Chula too....these birria tacos are the BUSINESS!!!
Go to Don Rafa next to Tacos El Gordo! Sooo good
You’ve been missing ma’am
I live in Escondido
For those who aren’t from San Diego, yeah...we do have taco shops on damn near every corner. Best Mexican food in the country hands down
Not on the continent though.
Santa Ana in Orange County and LA have way better taco shops then San Diego by far.
Lived and tried basically every taco shop in Santa Ana for 8 years. Definitely does not compare to SD taco shops. Lol
And LA? Not even close
@@720Horsepower 🤣 Insane comment. There’s a reason you see one on damn near every corner in SD. Competition builds quality. You can find good Mexican food in LA. But you have to search for it. Down here it’s everywhere you go. And Santa Ana? lol Please..
@@rashedkarram8785 Guadalajara’s El Galla Giro El Metate El Toro Los Antojitos what taco shops are good in San Diego exactly?
You absolutely nailed this! Source: I live in San Diego and the wife is Mexican.
When he said "I wasn't looking forward to a beer at 10:30am in the morning....but" hahahah micheladas! An excuse to start drinking at breakfast 💯🤷♂️
One of the best things about living in San Diego: my house is about 2 miles due east of Ed Fernandez, and there are 6-7 taco shops in between, including a Tacos El Gordo.
Have you tried pizzaria el jefe in chula vista?
Tacos le Gordo is played out. We have 2 locations that I know of here In Las Vegas. The best places to eat tacos IMO are houses in the hood that run an illegal restaurant out of their living room. No menu or anything you just gotta know what to order lol.
I just consumed the weight of my leg in tacos de birria.
After watching this video, couldn’t stop thinking about it.
It’s my birthday week so splurged. 20 min drive, called it in. The wait time was 15 mins.
They were friendly, and very efficient. The food was so rediculously good. Just like in video everything dipped in consommé. The hot sauce will grow hair on your chest(ladies).
Great video.
I recently moved to La Jolla after living in Nestor for 6 years and there’s nothing more I miss than coming here on a Sunday morning to dine in pre-covid. Ed (the owner) welcomed everyone through his doors and made you feel at home. He would greet everybody and shake their hands and always had a smile on his face. Times were more simple then... I highly encourage everyone to support this family business. Location: right off the 5 south Coronado Ave exit right behind the shell gas station and fire station(you turn in where there’s a liquor store and tire shop straight after the light off the exit.) Time flies on the freeway so don’t even worry about the drive since it’s so convenient.
Warning⚠️ It gets busy so go early and I suggest to call in... it’s hard to get through sometimes since they get so many calls so just keep calling if the line is busy. If you go, trust me, you’ll be back for more!
You know, Len, that the location is not literally right off the five, it is actually right off the 5.
@@gregoriosmith6994 thank you stranger
Ive gone to that tire shop a few times but never imagined there was a restaurant next door. I honestly thought it was offices and Ive lived in IB for 6 years now.
For some reason I enjoy watching Mr San Diego enjoy the big bite as he devours the tacos. It is clear this man is living his dream.
I have been traveling the world together with my partner for over 6 and a half years now and one of the things we love the most is the freedom that travel gives us.
Today,we don't travel via the pandemic but we had the same feelings when we saw your video.......just thank you!!!!!!
It has definitely been a difficult and testing time for all of us in this industry (and across the world), but I do see light at the end of this tunnel! 🙏
@@GarethLeonard we hope to go out from this tunnel soon my friend!!!!
Its making my mouth water just by watching it.
A big thank you brother from a San Diegan who grew up going to these places, proud to see em hit the Tube 🙏🏽🦾🙌🏽🈵🚀
Birria is the best invention since sliced bread.
FACTS! 💯
I'm literally crying right now... so many emotions, I miss that food so much. Birria is good all year round. But best on a cold winter day...
Mind Blown Birria experience! Can't wait to try it!!
I told you!! Fernández is the bomb!!!!!
Thx for the great reviews! Went to Ed Fernandez’s today for the first time. FABULOUS!
Respect for crushing that many birria tacos in a day lol
It's a tough job but somebody has to do it! 😂
Those looked like some of the tastiest and messiest Tacos
I've ever seen . Beautiful!
That moment he looked at the man who cooked all the food was priceless😁
Haha, it was like I was looking at a magician! 😂
Wow. You can eat! Thanks for these videos. I’m from SD but have lived in NY for 9 years. I needed a fresh-up. I grew up eating birria de chino but like you said, it was a “special occasion” thing. Can’t wait to visit.
I live around the area and didn’t know about these places. I will definitely try them out. Thanks!!!
Wow..... something I've yet to try and now I can't wait!
I just finished watching the more than 200 videos you have available for your fans to view and I noticed this latest one. You seem to always come up with great subject matter. Loved this one. Keep it up 👍 👍👍👍
I truly appreciate that Craig! Thank you for following along 🙏
Man you read my mind, I was looking for a great taco d birria spot here in SD without having to go to TJ! That was awesome!
Thank you so much for making this video. I didn't know about any of these places!
Yay! Im from Chula Vista and u hit the 2 locations for for birria de res that we love! Great video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Damn bro I grew up on these man i swear there’s not one place in San Diego or Los Ángels that even comes close to this!! Sick ass review Fernandez will always be number 1
I appreciate it man! Honestly, it was so good!
Southbayyyy wins
Also from around here 10+ years still the best spot just always packed! Gotta wait a bit sometimes
@@louig845 fuck yeah but worth it I went 2 days ago fuck man it never gets old lmao
@@damian3564 yeah of course, def worth it
You're killing me here !! I loved this video, we just don"t get good authentic Mexican food here. Loved it forever
Haha, I appreciate it Derek! Hopefully I can start shipping tacos soon 😂
Love this !! I was just telling my mom we must find the best birria when we go so thank you for this and the little background info too
Yay! Thanks for this video. Definitely going to check out these places with my friends. Can’t wait ! 😋 Rolled tacos next ? Las Cuatro Milpas 😊
I’ll be sure to check these out next time I am in San Diego. Watching your face so happy while eating these says it all !!! 😋
I'm a simple man who enjoys the simple pleasure in life 😂
thank you for capturing a little of the Hispanic/Mexican culture and being so appreciative of it
hispanic mexican culture what do you mean?
It's Mexican culture only
RIP to his car's hood that now has taco juices and hot sauce all over it lol
Watching this while eating rice and chicken 🥲
Lmfao
Cool thanks for coming down to the south bay area all those spots are freaking awesome especially the first one!!!
Love all of those places! Great stuff bro
I'm new to SD. I can't wait to hit all these spots. Bless your soul, Gareth.
i love this and I love how you incorporated the Chef
♥️ your videos!! Gonna try these tacos this week! Safe travels friend!!
I would highly recommend spreading these spots out over a few days 😂
The only Mexican restos that I know here are Taco el gordo, Taco lounge, and Lolita's until I saw this, will definitely try. Thanks.
Hell yeah!! All those Birria tacos look so damn good! Thanks for sharing! :D
I'm going try it today since I just arrived in San Diego!
I’m definitely going there to try ! Looks killer
Those tacos look amazing! 😋🌮
Born and Raised in San Diego and I have never tried those places and my daughter loves Birria so I will have to take her to these places. Thank you so much for doing this video! Can you please do filipino food in San Diego? ❤️❤️❤️
Great birria restaurants you ate at. My favorite is Don Rafa's because of its flavor and consistency. Thank you very much for the videos!
Fresh Beans Ohh! That looks so Good!
Glad I found you! Love your videos, I’m not a birria fan but I’m totally a fan of you being so open✌🏽
Haha, that's fair! I'm glad you found me too! 😃
michelada con clamato is a beer of your choice infused with clamato juice, which is basically tomato juice with some type of spices added. on the top edges of the plastic cup, there is this thick mix of chiles(dried peppers) and probably also tamarind pulp(this is a fruit that is super common in México). Basically, this pulp and the chile mix tastes like a chewy candy. I like to take a drink and eat a little bit of the chewy tamarind with chile and it tastes incredible, especially if it's hot out. It will be easy to drink the equivalence of a caguama(just under 1 liter of beer).
One word of advise when eating a juicy taco: hold it at a slight angle with one hand as you're about to take a bite and with the other, hold your plate right underneath, this so you don't drip the juices all over your hand and/or clothing. Simple trick.
HA! Definitely need to take some ques from the old gentleman in the white vaquero get-up. He is brave.
Wonderful upload, thanks for sharing your experience with us! Have a relaxed week!🎧🎵😎
This is Nestor, San Diego I hella live here dawg let’s GOOOOO FERNANDEZ BIRRIERIA
What's up Nestor! Thanks for watching 👊
Nestor is the community Fernández is located at 🤣🤣
all you foos from nestor are always fat
NESTOR!
They look good thanks for showing I can see their good
everything looks amazing
It was all incredible! Thankfully I had some great recommendations!! 😃
Just watched your video yesterday then me and my son think you walked past us on Sail Bay. Great videos our family enjoys watching them keep up the good work!
Watching from the Philippines hehe
Been WAITING for this one
It was worth the wait (for me)! 😃
I’ll be in San Diego in a few months. Can’t wait to check these places out!!
Love to hear it Blaine! Enjoy!! 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮
You are killing it buddy. Great video. Food looked so bomb!!!
Ed's place is hands down best birria in San Diego. A hidden gem.
Great video! I love birria tacos!
Awesome videos man. Keep up the good work.🤙🏼
Hey hey! I’m located in SD and just started watching and I love your excitement for food. Your videos are enjoyable! Also, these places are the spots (been to) 👏🏽
You would love my cousin's Birria. Our family oriented in Jalisco and the way my relatives cook is unbelievable 😊🥰
Good eats! 👍🏼
Omg you made my mouth water!!!! I’m going to those restaurants I’m from San Diego and never been to any of these places. I love birria 😍 Chivo ummm not soo much thx u for this
I live close to Chula Vista. I’ll be checking out this spots soon. You got a new subscriber!!!
Truly the best tacos!!! Have to try the choco flan next time
Grew up in San Diego and Chula Vista. Spent my first 40 years there and then moved to the east coast a few years ago, I miss nothing more than my favorite taco shops. I had a favorite shop for whatever i was in the mood for at the time. Each shop has a best dish and i would try them all. ;)
Dude, your travel vlogs are really FUN...now, you make EATING as FUN too.
I appreciate that! It's hard not to have fun when you're doing this "work" all day! 😃
I love birria with caldo ..! 🥰🥰
great show thanks
I loved the video you made in my city, Natal RN, Brazil.
Thanks my friend..
Thank you! I truly love Natal and hope to return soon! 💛 💚 💙
Dang. I live in Chula Vista and learned a lot from this video. Wish I could have tagged along.
Chula Vista is the hot spot for great tacos! You are in the perfect location! 🌮
I ♥️ tacos, especially Birria!
I now love Birria!! 😃
I lived on Highland, when I first moved to National City, by Cafe La Maze, now it’s our daughters house. We’re in Oregon now, but I have a big list of places to eat. I’m glad I found your videos!
The ED Fernández stop is epic!!
Perfect time to review food during covid
Capirotada yes is so good love it 😀😁
Came across this video while craving birria. Breakfast tomorrow definitely 👍🏻😋
Looks delicioso guys 👍👍
# 2 Guadalajara birrieria is my favorite. Im glad it made your list! I live about an hr from there and they are my first stop when i got over. Have. Safe trip to Africa
Amazing video amigo.
As always enjoying your clips and vids! Thank you for going to Chula Vista which is where I was born and was my home town up until I was 10. I've lived in the Southern states of America since we moved (Ga, AL. TN) and I haven't ever been back to San Diego (Chula Vista, National City). This video reminds I need to go back and visit some time. As always, thanks G! 🤘😉🤘
YES!!!!!Shout out to Fernandez!!!!!!
Thank you!
Taco shops can divide San Diego locals ...everyone has their spot.
True story! I love the passion! 🌮 🙌
Masarap! Mabuhay From the Philippines! Looks good!
I can't wait to stop in Ed's for some of those tacos. My mouth is watering watching this. lol
I want everything you just had. I'm sure they are packed with flavors. Yum! Your food clips always make me hungry! I want the best buffalo wings next time please!
Dude Fernández is one of my favorite spots it made me so happy you were able to capture the beauty of their birria
I was so happy it lived up to all the hype!! 🙏
Its not even good breh 🤣
What’s the address to this place? I can’t seem to find it... thank you!
@@kathym5493 2265 Flower Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
@@emmanuelherrera1512 thank you!
I’ve ate at the Birrieria Rafa and it’s definitely really good!! Gotta try the other places now 😋
Gareth, great job touring San Diego from north to south on some of the best tacos in the city. Looking forward to seeing what youll have next. Maybe you could explore where the best menudo is made, you up for the challenge?
I enjoy your videos keep them coming and making me so happy when I see you enjoying our Mexican food you should you should also consider being a food critic when you describe our food you make it sound even more delicious take care Jasmine from Oakland California
I’m drooling 🤤
Awesome video my brotha.. Gonna have to try some birria next time i get to san diego. 🙏
Thanks Manuel! Most definitely add these spots to your hit list! 👊
Great looking host trying out birria tacos with excellent mexican word enunciation, thats whats up! Good Job! Man those birria tacos were delicious looking! Super craving them now!
Man, You're so lucky eating those tacos so authentic! I want to go try them for my next road trip from Arizona. Thanks for the vid!
Absolutely! I would think you have some pretty decent tacos in Arizona, no?
@@GarethLeonard yah we do, my favorite place is El Pueblo Cafe at Litchfield Park - I always order shredded beef tacos
Man respect for trying all these out! I really miss the cilantro flavour! Follow your channel since your trip to east europe. Спасибо 🤙
I appreciate it man! Hopefully I can get back to Eastern Europe soon!! 🙏