Saco's Tacos

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About

Tucked inside the shopping plaza at 2015 Garnet Ave, Suite 103 in Pacific Beach, 92109, Saco's Tacos is a family-owned Mexican restaurant operated by Salman Saco, a chef with more than thirty years of experience in the San Diego food scene. The BBB lists the business under Saco's management with an A- rating, and the San Diego County health department has scored the kitchen at 95 out of 100. Street tacos are the draw that built the shop's early reputation — a three-taco deal keeps the price under seven dollars, a rarity along Garnet Avenue — and Taco Tuesday pushes that value further with 99-cent tacos that pack the small dining room. Customers sharing the same plaza can walk next door to Cafe Athena for a Mediterranean alternative when the mood strikes. The menu runs well beyond tacos, covering carne asada burritos, quesa birria tacos with consomé for dipping, California burritos loaded with french fries, and a grilled fish bowl for lighter appetites. Tortillas are pressed fresh daily, and a self-serve salsa bar lets guests dial in their preferred heat level. Saco's also offers catering for private events and delivers through multiple apps. The shop opens at 10 a.m. daily and closes at 9 p.m., with a compact outdoor patio and a small parking lot behind the building. Anyone exploring the eastern stretch of Garnet will also find PB Sushi within easy walking distance for a change of pace. Reviewers on Google frequently highlight the generous portions, the warmth of the staff, and the quality of the cabeza and al pastor fillings.