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RestaurantsThe Taco Stand

The Taco Stand

22 reviews$$$$Closed10am - 10pm
🌮Taco Restaurant✨Quick & Easy👯Group HangoutFamily Time💞Date Night🏙️Modern👕CasualCulturalIndustrial
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📍642 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, US
📞(760) 230-2061
🌐letstaco.com
Business Hours
Monday
10am - 10pm
Tuesday
10am - 10pm
Wednesday
10am - 10pm
Thursday
10am - 10pm
Friday
10am - 10pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
10am - 10pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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📍642 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, US
📞(760) 230-2061
🌐letstaco.com
Business Hours
Monday
10am - 10pm
Tuesday
10am - 10pm
Wednesday
10am - 10pm
Thursday
10am - 10pm
Friday
10am - 10pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
10am - 10pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

The Taco Stand is a beloved taco restaurant on South Coast Highway in Encinitas, CA, known for its authentic, made-from-scratch approach to Mexican street food. Handmade corn tortillas are pressed fresh throughout the day, and salsas, guacamole, and marinades are prepared daily using quality ingredients. Guests rave about standout items like the Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and Sonoran tacos, along with the California burrito and carne asada fries. The salsa bar offers a wide variety of house-made sauces to complement every order. The space has a modern, casual, and culturally rich feel with an industrial edge, and suits everything from a quick solo lunch to a relaxed family outing.

Highlights

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Scratch-made tortillasHandmade corn tortillas are pressed fresh all day for every single order.
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Standout signature tacosAl Pastor, Carne Asada, and Sonoran tacos are fan favorites among regulars.
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Legendary salsa barA rotating spread of house-made salsas lets you customize every bite.
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Modern street food vibeThe industrial-modern space feels casual and energetic, great for any occasion.

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The Taco Stand is located at 642 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024.

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