El Indio
Taquito

While Cielito Lindo is credited with inventing the modern taquito, El Indio in Mission Hills is credited with naming it to earn its place in history. Founded as a tortilla factory in 1940, El Indio’s founder, Ralph Pesqueira Sr., popularized the word “taquito” or “little taco” in the San Diego area. The spot morphed into a restaurant after World War II. The taquito is still the restaurant’s most popular item. Sold individually, tortillas are made fresh every day, then, depending on the order, stuffed and rolled with shredded beef, shredded chicken, potato, salsa, lettuce, cheese and guacamole. Want more? The salsa bar has an outstanding variety of tasty to spicy sauces.

Pro tip: The counter-service space is nothing fancy. Eat outdoors on the patio.

Location
3695 India St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
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Opening times
Thu: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed
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