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January 2024 by Jesse J.
Delicious authentic Mexican food. There is a great selection of plates. The price on these items beat everyone else in Encinitas.
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January 2024 by Alexandra S.
Fast cheap and pretty decent - not the best Mexican I've ever had but it's super convenient and cost effective
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January 2024 by Toby P.
Still my favorite salsa, the roasted one. When I have a party to attend I love to brig this with their chips and the markets is quick and easy. I usually end up buying something else too because they have what I need and lots to try.
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January 2024 by Lino V.
salsa is the Best Buy it there . good is ok , nothing to go back for . They need better prices on their food
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December 2023 by Logan Craine
Best Market/Convience Store in Cardiff. Has groceries that you can’t find anywhere else in Encinitas and also has amazing prices for food such as the candied yams and 1 dollar frosted bread.
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December 2023 by Kitty C.
El Nopalito has been around since I was a kid and probably longer than that. I love the fact that they have the market and the taco shop in the same shopping center. For the market, they have a nice variety of salsas to choose from and you can also buy them at the local grocery stores too! They make their own tortillas and chips, as well as tamales, chicharrones and carnitas. They have a whole menu to order from at the taco shop across the market. The market also sells fresh veggies, and a range of ingredients if you're making certain Mexican food. Highly recommend getting the carnitas, never disappoints. Chicharrones was crispy, only down side was the bottom which is the meat can be really dry. Inside is a tight fit, so just be a little careful walking around. The people were really nice and assisted when I asked question. If you don't visit the market, def visit the taco shop.
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November 2023 by Jim Vecchio
Great meats, delicious chips and salsa.
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October 2023 by R V.
Greasy Mexican food! A lifelong San Diego resident recommended this joint when asked where is the best guac! They add sour cream to their guacamole and we didn't like. Everything was really greasy. Even our children complained that their stomaches hurt after eating the carnitas burritos. Grease literally dripping out the bottom!! Never again!
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October 2023 by Nancy G.
Worth the drive from Orange County. Their chips and salsa are the best. Breakfast burrito was so good.
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June 2023 by Phillip S.
Among many excellent taco shops in San Diego. Delicious selection of authentic dishes, meats, salsa, hot carrots. Nice people with good service and a clean shop. I found out they even cater. Right off the freeway exit if you are hungry and passing through. My only regret is that I wasn't there on the weekend to try the menudo! Next time for sure.
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May 2023 by Garrett H.
The salsa fresca is my favorite and chips are great. Try the carne asada if you want a zesty flavorful bbq.
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May 2023 by Jeffrey Wollard
Don't go here expecting to find all the amenities available in one of those big chain Mexican markets because this is a small mom-and-pop store. What they have, however, is excellent. Service is friendly and their roasted salsa is by far the best store-bought salsa I have even had. Parking is a bit hard to find, so allow a little extra time.
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May 2023 by Brenda D.
Every single time I drive by the 5 to North County, stopping by El Nopalito is a must! It has some of the best, most authentic mexican food in all San Diego. The kind of food your grandmother makes best and can't have anywhere else because all taco shops have the same old standard menu, and the more "gourmet" spots are too pricey and pretentious. El Nopalito has costillas de puerco en salsa verde, machaca, chicharrones, mole, menudo, huevos any style, and delicious home made tortillas. I recommend ordering a plate with different dishewith rice and beans. But their breakfast burritos are pretty bomb too.
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May 2023 by Danielle M.
We just ordered carne asada burritos and they were made with hamburger meat - never again. We drove from Del Mar area because in the past their burritos were the best!
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April 2023 by William S.
This is my favorite place they have these crispy shredded chicken tacos that are fantastic with the best price around and the grocery store part of it has the best guacamole, roasted garlic salsa and chips.
