Valerio's Mexican Food

1267 N 2nd St, El Cajon
(619) 593-6228

Recent Reviews

Adela L.

I came through Feb 14 asking for 2 half orders of fries with guacamole and cheese. Usually I pay 17.30 and all I did was ask for fresh fries. The guy was like everything is fresh. He didn't even look at me when I got to window and said $20 I'm like but it's usually.... He cuts me off and says yep $20. I paid then asked for a receipt. He says like omg really in Spanish. Faked the order. Then tried arguing with me. I was calm and nice. I did come back the 19th it's 17.30 so it's very upsetting how I was treated on the 14th. That's usually what I pay so I don't see why he was being rude. I usually love coming here

Hannah I.

Used to be great, now the food is subpar. There's so many amazing Taco shops in San Diego we've started going other places because Valerio's prices have become so steep. I understand inflation, but they're overpriced even compared to surrounding shops. Bummed because we used to love this spot. Albert's is worth the drive and non drive thru for the service and food. Go there instead!

Dorota Z.

Food is good. A bit greasy but delicious. It is a miss from time to time but all in all good and I keep coming back. The chicken chimichanga is very yummy!

Gary P.

Took my wife the other night on the way home to get some food you have to believe the one star reviews cuz they are very true. Guacamole chips, and a couple shredded beef tacos. Absolutely zero flavor with the tacos, and the guacamole was pretty disgusting with the chips we ended up throwing almost all the chips out. Had to put salt on the tacos to try to pull any flavor at all once we got home won't go back

Dionicio Galvan

Bad bad I wanted 2burritos of asada and one carnitas burritoThe meat was old and hard no good flavor at all also the carnitas was very oily grease no flavor at all, and I requested please no grease in my burritos but they don’t care I guessAlso the salsa really doesn’t have any kind of flavor,,bad bad I will think twice to go there and buy burritosDefinitely I don’t recommend this place

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Zackery Hastings

Been coming here since 2005. I always get the pollo asada burrito or breakfast burrito with eggs potato bacon cheese. Yum!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

D Cree

Saw rats outside of the building..left quick

Chris Sullivan

$18 for 1 Cali Burrito. Mostly tortilla. Wasn't great but the hot sauce was good.

Junnez Smith

I got a Carne asada burrito last night, and it gave me explosive diarrhea in the morning. My stomach has never had issues with any taco shop. Just be careful guys.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Enes Karabiyik

Recently I have been getting food sick after I eat their carne asada and chicken burritos. Never come back

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Carlie Brooks

I would've given this place at least 4 stars a few years ago, in pre- pandemic times. They were my go to for Mexican food. Sadly this is no longer the case.I even understood and obliged when their prices skyrocketed which seemingly happened overnight. After all, they were one of only a few places that remained open during the pandemic.Then the COVID-19 fog began to dissipate and life started normalizing. Merchants had a new challenge they were now faced with; pricing goods and services. Typically after some trial and error (in this case, customers feedback) most are able to find that sweet spot that everyone is cool with. I noticed that this taco shop was really struggling in that way and only after a few times through their drive thru I unconsciously just quit frequenting this establishment. There were so many other options with equally good food but way better prices. I didn't think much about it, until...Last night, I found myself at the mercy of my boyfriend, as I was his passenger and he wanted to roll through. I wasn't very hungry but on impulse threw caution to the wind and decided to order. I didn't have much to spend. The menu was overwhelming and obnoxious to someone in the passenger seat, that someone being me. At first I went with 3 rolled tacos with guac and cheese. Oh, $6.99? Uh, no.. Nevermind. We asked about their specials, and to our surprise the guy said they had a special, bean and cheese burrito with sour cream. That's it, perfect! We asked how much and he gave no answer. We told him 3 times before he understood we just wanted that and not the rolled tacos.At the window my boyfriend paid for his order (we ordered separately)- he got a potato burrito, one of their specials. He paid $5. Then he tells me my special price and I was all of a sudden not hungry anymore. $8.60!!! What kind of special is that?! The guy at the window was lacking in his customer service skills. Rude, and short with his answers. He could care less about representing his employer, and it was such a turn off.The end result for me was a lesson, the burrito was gross and I didn't eat another bite after my first. End result for them, a loss of 2 customers. My boyfriend apparently had the same experience. Keep on driving, trust me there's better food for better prices not far from them.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Susan Kargodorian

Carne asada burrito was ok, beef taco was cold and hard, rolled tacos had less than 1 teaspoon of meat!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Mariana J Estrada Rodríguez

Great place for fast food. The carne asada burrito is delicious and actually has a ton of carne asada!

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ghaith Alarab

Valerio's Mexican Food is an amazing spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Their flavorful dishes and friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Don't miss out on their mouthwatering tacos and delicious margaritas! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

evonne roberts

Great food, customer service, and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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