Tacos Crafted with Care

Taco Time Cantina is La Jolla's neighborhood Mexican taco restaurant, dedicated to tradition and flavor. We specialize in tacos made with organic heirloom corn tortillas, crafted to order to guarantee a rich and fresh experience with every bite.

Authentic Tacos, Real Flavor - Real Carne Asada

At Taco Time Cantina, Fire-grilled carne asada, Rib-Eye, Filet mignon, citrus herb chicken breast & More!

Our Tacos

Handcrafted with organic heirloom corn and the best & fresh ingredients.

Carne Asada Taco

At Taco Time Cantina, we use only the highest quality avocado oil for cooking across all of our dishes guaranteed!

Fresh Salsas

Pico de Gallo, Green Salsa, Mango Habanero, Orange Salsa, Red Salsa, All made in house from the best ingridiants!

We specialize in tacos made with organic heirloom corn tortillas, crafted to order!

Organic Heirloom Corn Tortillas

SEED OIL FREE

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Rib-Eye Taco

Fire-grilled Angus ribeye, caramelized cheese, guacamole, pickled red onions, cilantro

FILET MIGNON

Filet mignon, guacamole, onions, cilantro

SURF & TURF

Fire-grilled Angus ribeye, sautéed shrimp, caramelized cheese, guacamole, garlic aioli, chipotle sauce

PRESIDENTE SHRIMP

Sautéed adobo shrimp, caramelized cheese, cabbage, roasted poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, poblano cream, pickled red onions

SHRIMP

Sautéed shrimp, cabbage, sautéed onions & tomatoes, chipotle sauce

CARNE ASADA

Fire-grilled steak, guacamole, onions, cilantro

TACOS

ADOBADA

Pork, guacamole, onions, cilantro, roasted pineapple

POLLO

Fire-grilled citrus herb chicken breast, guacamole, pico de gallo

BIRRIA

Braised beef, grilled cheesy tortilla, onions, cilantro

BAJA FISH

Crispy beer battered wild-caught Mahi Mahi, cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce

CRUNCHY BEEF

Ground beef, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream

MUSHROOM CHEESE

Mixed cheese, garlic aioli, sautéed mushrooms, queso fresco

ROLLED TACOS (5)

Shredded beef, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onions

RIBEYE

Fire-grilled Angus ribeye, guacamole, pico de gallo

CARNE ASADA

Fire-grilled steak, guacamole, pico de gallo

CALIFORNIA

Fire-grilled steak, fries, cheese, guacamole, sour cream

SURF & TURF

Ribeye, sautéed shrimp, guacamole, cheese, garlic aioli

POLLO

Fire-grilled citrus herb chicken breast, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

BEAN & CHEESE

Refried beans and cheese

BURRITOS

FILET MIGNON
POLLO
CARNE ASADA
SHRIMP

Caramelized cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso fresco, jalapeños

ORIGINAL

Fire-grilled steak, caramelized cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso fresco, jalapeños

POLLO

Fire-grilled citrus herb chicken breast, caramelized cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso fresco, jalapeños

BIRRIA

Braised beef, caramelized cheese, onions, cilantro, side of consommé

BOWLS

(Served with: rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro)

NACHOS

CARNE ASADA

FRIES

CARNE ASADA
ADOBADA

Fire-grilled steak, caramelized cheese, guacamole, sour cream, queso fresco

Pork, caramelized cheese, guacamole, cilantro, onions, queso fresco

QUESADILLAS

(Served with a side of guacamole & sour cream)

CHEESE
POLLO
CARNE ASADA
BIRRIA

(Fire-grilled citrus herb chicken breast and cheese)

(Fire-grilled steak and cheese)

(Braised beef, cheese, consommé)

KIDS

CHICKEN TENDERS

All-natural chicken tenders served with fries

CHEESE QUESADILLA

Served with fries

SIDES

Chips & Guacamole, Fries, Rice, Refried Or Black Beans, Hot Carrots

DRINKS

Gallery

Fresh tacos and vibrant flavors from our kitchen

Our Location

Right in the heart of La Jolla, where fresh flavors meet ocean breeze.

Address

7556 Fay Avenue Suite A, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hours

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat

10:30 AM - 9:30 PM

The surf&turf birrito here is a game-changer—juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned every time!

Mia L.

A happy customer enjoying a vibrant rib-eye taco at Taco Time Cantina's cozy outdoor seating.
A happy customer enjoying a vibrant rib-eye taco at Taco Time Cantina's cozy outdoor seating.

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