Broadway Taco Company

Gross, inedible food — we just went last week, so it has re-​opened, but I won’t be going back any time soon. The fish taco was so salty, it was inedible, and the shrimp in the shrimp taco was totally undercooked/​uncooked. We ended up throwing the whole order in the trash. On the positive side (because that’s the kind of person I am :-) the chips weren’t bad, but chips alone don’t justify a visit to this taco shop.

There is a new taco place in it’s spot and it still says Broadway Taco Co in the window. So, maybe someone can try the new place and post a review =)

I’m writing this review as a way to accelerate my mourning period.
They’ve been booted out by the building management and I’d be lying if I didn’t say it changed the course of my life forever. I don’t know of one hangover of mine that hasn’t been cooed and swaddled into docility by their bacon, egg and cheese breakfast burritos…
May their memory live in our hearts forever

$ 10 FREAKING DOLLARS FOR A SINGLE ORDER OF CARNE ASADA FRIES!!!
You have got to be kidding me.

Located on Broadway (hence the name) right in the middle of the filth and glamour (?) of downtown San Diego, Broadway Taco Company (
) serves up a really good breakfast burrito.
Breakfast burrito # 44 —
Make sure you sit FACING the door so you can watch the constant parade of mostly insane characters going about their business.

I was beginning to like the place until I bit into the food.
It’s an unassuming hole-​in-​the-​wall, but once you enter, it’s larger than you thought. It has a lot of well-​used, kitschy booths which are nice.
I ordered the shrimp taco, which comes with one flour tortilla (one?), beef pieces, and the usual beans and rice. The one tortilla is HUGE, so I guess you’re supposed to make a HUGE burrito for yourself. I would have much preferred three smaller tortillas to hold all the meat and shrimp.
They give you a lot, but the taste quality isn’t up to the quantity. And I didn’t think the prices were that good ($ 11 for my plate plus a coke). And no chips, no salsa, like at a normal taco place.

im dozing off in front of my computer screen rights now. thanks broadway taco for giving me the mexi-​itis…
the GRUB:
— chimichanga con carnitas. huge. delicioso. with lots of carnitas inside. guac, cheese and sour crema on top. squeeze some lime. yum.
— menu has favorites of mine: caldo de res, tacos and burritos al pastor, tortas, flautas, shrimp ceviche, banuelos, etc.
— fountain drinks and agua frescas a plenty
— bottomless «house» chips
— full salsa bar (w/​hot carrots too!)
— cervesas coolin in the fridge
the JOINT:
— clean.
— neat.
— plenty of seating in side.
— right on broadway.
— did i mention clean?
the SQUEEZE:
— $ 5 to $ 6 for a burrito. thats stank ass cheap.
— cash and debit card accepted.
FINAL SAY:
probably my new downtown mexican eatery. it was grrrrrreat!

I’ve stopped at the Broadway Taco Company a few times on my way home from the bars and, for drunk food, you can do no better. Its pretty cheap and tasty, although the food is extremely bad for you. Definitely not a stop for anyone who wants to live a long, fruitful life or cares about the condition of their arteries. I tried getting a quesadilla once, usually those are a pretty healthy option, and it came out rolled up, fried and topped with sour cream like everything else. In fact, that brings me to a good point: no matter what you order, odds are it’ll look like a fried burrito. But it will taste good.
The food here has that magical combination of carbs and grease that soak up alcohol and you put you in a nice food coma till the next morning. This place is sketchy as hell looking, and has a disturbing buffet style cart set up in the back with different salsas and toppings (in open containers, exposed to the air and everyone’s breath) that I would never use in a million years. Its cheap, dirty, naughty and delicious — just the thing for when your night out has loosened all your inhibitions.
WARNING: do not use the bathrooms here! One word: gross.

GRANDE BROADWAY BURRITO!!! WOOHOO!!! The damn thing was half the size of the tray. I was very intimidated eating it and felt awkward not being able to lift the whole thing off of the tray to take a bite. And a free chips and salsa bar.
The funny thing is while I was waiting for my food. I noticed one of the workers in the back brought a large plastic bag filled with the load of «towels.» I thought to myself, «what kind of restaurant needs that many towels?» I took a closer look. «Holy s#!t! Those are freakin gigantor tortillas!» True story.

This place is great! The food is cheap in price, but not cheap in quality. I’ve had the carne asada burrito and the chicken chimichanga. Both were excellent.
The place is a fast food joint — you order at the counter, get your order number, and chill for 3 – 5 minutes top. While you’re waiting, you can always hit up the bottomless chips and salsa bar. They have mild to extremely hot salsa, and it doesn’t taste like it came out of a can the night before.
The staff is really nice, and fast, which is perfect or a grab-​and-​go. The first time I ordered from Taco Co., I called the order in ahead of time. But I learned there’s really no need. They are so fast there, that you can just order right there and then.
This will be a regular lunch spot for me!

Drunk as hell but no throwin’ up. Walked into Taco Company and my cell is still blowin up…
I went here once and the place was pretty good. I was very surprised. It’s not the cleanest place in the worl but what real taco shop is?! On friday nights I guess they have an 18 and up club next door so beware! It does make for some eye candy strollin by. I can dig it.
I grabbed a California burrito with all the fixin’s and was very content. Free chips and salsa too! Who could complain?!
I can! A homeless woman strolled in and gave me the stink eye for the duration of my meal. Not so cool.
This place is good, inexpensive and perfect for late night eats whether you are drunk or sober.

This place is dangerous for me because its literally 20 steps from my office (well, after you walk outside the office space and down 5 stories and are on the street…)
Anywho. love it. Go here at least 3 times a month (hey I dont want to get sick of it!) I highly recommend the adobado burrito, which is marinated pork for those who are nervous about ordering things that they cant pronounce. My co-​workers also love their tortas, though I found the one I tried a bit salty.
And yes, in great Taco shop tradition, they have a great salsa bar with unlimited hot carrots and chips to add to your taco deliciousness.
Oh, and P. S. they DO NOT take American Express :)

Big portions…
FREE chips and salsa.
Fast service.
What more can you ask for?
Oh, and the taste is pretty decent.
Downside — no free parking out front or nearby…

Wow, the rolled potato tacos were some of the worst Mexican food I’ve ever had. I expected the potato to be spiced or flavored to some degree but nope — it was just straight up plain potato in there. On top was a very small piece of avocado, lettuce, tomato, and frighteningly, grated yellow cheese you’d buy at a supermarket. That may sound like the makings for a tasty meal, but it had NO flavor. Bummer! I didn’t even finish it.
And it was frigging impossible to cut those tortilla with the plastic knives. Minor complaint, but kind of annoying.
However…
The horchata drink was yummy.
My bf said his burrito was ok.
They have pictures on the wall of people who have finished their huge burritos. That was cute. The guy behind the counter was nice.

Great place to grab some food in San Diego. It’s a very casual place with good food at low prices. The burritos were huge and filling. The fish plate with the garlic sauce was also good and too big to finish.
Any how can you go wrong with house chips and spicy salsa? :)

This place is like a party in my pants. I am always coming. I love it here. The burritos, tacos, etc all all fantastic!
They also have tons of vegi and vegan alternatives.
Go there, eat it, love it, become it.

Everything about this place makes me happy, from the super-​friendly owner and his wife to the tasty breakfast burritos (big enough for breakfast and lunch!), super-​spicy salsa and fresh chips.
I work downtown and we go here at least once a week — it is better than your typical taco shop, but still affordable and casual.
*I heart Broadway Taco Co!*

There are scholars who dine here! Check out one of the inscriptions on the table I sat at the other day:
choice: shows direction
direction: leads to the journey
the journey: gives experience
experience: teaches better choices
Broadway Taco Co is pretty damned good. They have substitutes for every kind of meat if you’re vegan or vegetarian or whatnot. Go ahead and try the potato rolled tacos. It might be just what you were looking for out of life! I work at the Washington Mutual building pretty much caddy corner to this place and go about three times a week. I choose it over Pokez any day. Generally at high noon when you walk in chances are there will be a line almost out the door and no room to sit. Not to worry! The maximum wait time I’ve ever had from getting in line to actually receiving my food was 15 minutes. Also, by the time you get your food, a table will probably open up. In the interum you might as well grab yourself some salsa, spicey carrots if those are to your liking, and get a boat full of chips. Why not? They’re «free» with purchase.
If you are lucky enough to snag a seat before your food comes, you’ll be sitting there having a conversation with whomever you are dining with, or perhaps even yourself, when all of a sudden your food magically appears on the table! What? Now that was unexpected. The cashier and other people bring your food to you. How nice.
Do you like HOT salsa? Well, they have a salsa bar with HOT, medium, mild and bland. haha… I don’t understand why people would want salsa without hotness in it, but there you go, something for everyone.
One thing I wouldn’t get again is a guacamole and rice burrito. They don’t use white rice, which I think tastes better with guacamole as a burrito. Also, they put tomatoes in the guacamole, something I am not a fan of. I enjoy the taste of the guac… not the tomaut!
At any rate. If you happen to be anywhere around 7^th and Broadway in downtown San Diego and you really have no idea what you want to eat, then let this review be your guide. Hopefully I’m not leading anyone astray, but I’d say this place is A-​Okay!
Yeah, man. I hear yeh. Good Mexican eats. Good prices. Philosophy. What a day. You chose to read this review, you shall take the journey to Broadway Taco Co, gain the experience of eating some place different, and then you’ll choose whether or not you want to eat here again. Grand.

I know, fast food, what am I doing!
Huge menu, lots to choose from. It’s not a resturant but its not a dirty taco shop. Middle of the road and its GOOD!
Carne asada isn’t tough like most places so get the plate or a big burrito.

Yay! First to review!
This place rocks! It’s clean, fresh, and vegan-​friendly! There’s a big salsa bar (in the back, so you don’t have to worry about bums) and free chips for all!
The counter people are friendly. The owner (?)‘s wife is a vegan so they offer vegan options like veggie sausage, soy sour cream, and soy cheese! They charge $ 1 for each substitution of a vegan ingredient, but it’s worth it!
Once they even made me vegan chile rellenos!
They’re very quick, too. I love to call in orders, though, so I don’t have to wait!
You can look at their menu online.