Mike’s Red Tacos

Mike’s Red Tacos is a trendy and casual taco spot located on Genesee Ave in San Diego. This hidden gem offers a variety of options for taco lovers, including vegan and limited vegetarian options. With amenities like outdoor seating, waiter service, and a salsa bar with six different salsas, dining at Mike’s Red Tacos is a flavorful experience.

One of the standout dishes at Mike’s Red Tacos is the Combo #1, which includes two tacos filled with beef birria, cheese, cilantro, and onions, served with a side of chips, consome, and various toppings. The symphony of flavors in each bite is sure to delight your taste buds.

Customers rave about the Cali Birria Burrito, loaded with beef birria, cheese, fries, guacamole, sour cream, beans, rice, cilantro, and onions. The generous portions and fresh ingredients make this burrito a must-try.

If you're in the mood for something unique, try the Birria Taco inside a cheese shell, a keto-friendly option that doesn't skimp on flavor. Pair it with a side of bone marrow cooked in house-made chili paste for an elevated dining experience.

Overall, Mike’s Red Tacos impresses with their attention to detail, fresh ingredients, and flavorful dishes. Whether you're a taco enthusiast or looking to try something new, this restaurant is worth a visit.

Mike’s Red Tacos Menu

Location

Address: 4310 Genesee Ave Ste 104 San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 737-4299

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Business info

  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Accessible parking near entrance
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Alcohol
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Amy N.

    06 August 2024

    Loved the veggie tacos and the Cali burrito vegetarian style. The service was excellent and the time it took to get the order was very good. The place is small but luckily it wasn't too crowded, and I was taking the food to go. I'd definitely recommend and come back.

  • Author: Ray M.

    02 August 2024

    This place was on top of my list to check out because the reviews. And overall, it's pretty good, but it's not great. I went here on a Thursday afternoon with a few friends. We entered and the restaurant was pretty empty. We were immediately greeted by the staff, and asked to order. It's a very limited menu, so if you don't want a burrito or tacos, this really isn't your place. We ended up each ordering a two taco Birria with cheese combo. My buddy ordered rice and beans as sides, and I got a side of guacamole. When I got the tacos, I was extremely excited. When I took my first by without adding anything on it, I realize the meat was very under seasoned. Even after I dunked it in the consome, it's still lacked flavor. Thankfully all of the salsas at the salsa bar helped with this. I tasted every salsa, and really couldn't find a bad salsa. But my biggest disappointment was that the meat didn't taste good on its own. Good food doesn't need to hide behind other flavors. The beans and the rice we're pretty tasty. The beans had a nice creamy flavored to them, and the rice was not overcooked, but fluffy and soft. The guacamole was lackluster. It honestly tasted more as though someone just mashed a bunch of avocados and called it guacamole. No salt, no flavor, and just bland. All things considered, this place is OK. If I'm in the area, I may stop by, but there are just too many tastier choices to make this place a regular location for me.

  • Author: Michael W.

    01 August 2024

    Yesterday, my family and I were on our way to the Sephora nearby and happened to see MRT. Mexican food is our favorite, so we made a commitment to try this place. I got the 2 birria tacos, my wife the bean had cheese burrito, and the kids got two cheese quesadillas. The beans were delicious and the cheese is melty and tasty. My birria tacos were amazing. Not a lot of places serve good meat like this, but MRT is a hidden gem. The service was great, too. I was able to order online and my order was ready faster than I expected. I found parking easy and it took two seconds to get my food. It's a five-star place and the value is hard to beat! The salsa was really good. Not as spicy as I'm used to, but I lapped it up nevertheless. The food is FRESH which is their secret. I recommend this place!

  • Author: Syp V.

    30 July 2024

    Tried this gem near my house for the first time and am so excited to have a reliable taco spot that is delicious and well-packaged! I got the Combo #2 (2 birria tacos without cheese), which comes with a soup, toppings for your tacos, and tortilla chips. You get a third birria taco on Taco Tuesday too!! I was surprised they fry their tortillas, but it wasn't greasy. Good texture but def needs to be eaten ASAP. Service was quick on a Tuesday during the lunch rush with barely anywhere to sit. There is communal outdoor seating in the plaza which was perfect for us since they text you when your food is ready. The combos were well priced, given the generous toppings and so neatly organized around the soup, which I didn't quite care for (tasted like chili broth). What I love about this place especially is their kickass salsa bar. I love the variety of spice levels and flavors (the chunky salsa ended up being my favorite flavor-wise even though I'm a sucker for spice). Will definitely return!

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