San Diego’s Affordable Gem — Mike’s Red Taco 🌮💥

After visiting the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, we stumbled upon this fantastic and budget-friendly spot thanks to Google — Mike’s Red Taco! With over 1,300 reviews and a stellar 4.8 rating, it did not disappoint. We spent just around $30 for two people, left completely full, and enjoyed every bit of the hearty, warm, and flavorful meal. Even my Chinese taste buds were happy! 😋👌 📍 Location: Mike’s Red Taco is located in the Point Loma area, about a 20-minute drive from both the USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park. 🌮 About Taco: A taco is a classic Mexican dish made with a corn or flour tortilla wrapped around fillings like beef, chicken, pork, beans, and fresh veggies, often topped with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. It’s bursting with flavor and texture! 🌶️🧅 We made the rookie mistake of adding raw onions—way too strong for us lol! 🍱 Combo Recommendations: We ordered two combos: The Combo: includes two tacos and a burrito (or sometimes nachos—so generous!). The Red Quesadilla: made with a red corn tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, beef, and veggies. It seriously reminded me of a Northern Chinese stuffed pancake ! 😲❤️ 💡 Tips: Everything is made fresh to order 🧑🍳… so be prepared to wait about 10+ minutes. Don’t go when you’re starving like we did! The place is busy but clean and lively. They offer a wide variety of salsa sauces—self-serve and ranging from mild to super spicy! If you love exploring flavors, don’t miss their salsa bar! 🥑🔥 Perfect spot for a quick, authentic, and satisfying meal after a day of sightseeing! #TravelUSA #San Diego #CaliforniaTravel #FoodieFind #BudgetEats #MexicanFood