Best BIRRIA TACOS in San Diego, California | Ed Fernandez Restaurant + Birria de Chivo!

[@GarethLeonard]

I made you a SAN DIEGO TACO MAP: bit.ly/SanDiego-Taco-Map 👈 I added all the places from this video, the first San Diego taco episode (@​), and many of your recommendations all to one map so you can easily find the best tacos in San Diego! 🌮 What else would you like to see from San Diego? I would love more recommendations on videos you would like to see!! 🙏 As always, if you like the video, give that "👍" a click and come say hi on Instagram @TravelDeeper 😃

[@sys.840]

Thank you for the Taco Map! This is awesome. I’m trying to figure out how to save it lol I live in San Diego and I want to go to all these places 😀

[@richy5453]

Hey bro let me know when you want to go to the real local birra spots you hit the Yelp once !! I’m from San Diego too

[@surfturnarounds8595]

Las Cuatro Milpas is the best!!

[@lizardstew]

You gotta try Yesenia's Mexican Food on El Cajon Blvd in North Park!

[@Jon-oi8kn]

You totally missed the BEST Birria in Chula Vista! It’s called El Chinito Jr. It’s a taco truck and it’s parked on the corner of H St and Broadway. About a block north of Don Rafa. Order the Quesa Taco Birria. Very addicting. And their Consome is on point. It’s better than Fernandez.

[@marylchannel33]

I live here in San Diego in the Chula Vista area and how have I never heard of any of these places. I now have a few new places to hit up. 🌮🌮🌮 thank you 🌮🌮🌮

[@GarethLeonard]

I am very happy to help Maryl! 😃 Chula Vista has some incredible hidden gems of deliciousness!

[@danitapruitt-mcwhorter9544]

I live in Chula too....these birria tacos are the BUSINESS!!!

[@alexcorona4175]

Go to Don Rafa next to Tacos El Gordo! Sooo good

[@moisesgarcia9107]

You’ve been missing ma’am

[@gcalderon150]

I live in Escondido

[@Daygostylz]

For those who aren’t from San Diego, yeah...we do have taco shops on damn near every corner. Best Mexican food in the country hands down

[@jaimep3432]

Not on the continent though.

[@720Horsepower]

Santa Ana in Orange County and LA have way better taco shops then San Diego by far.

[@rashedkarram8785]

Lived and tried basically every taco shop in Santa Ana for 8 years. Definitely does not compare to SD taco shops. Lol And LA? Not even close

[@Daygostylz]

@@720Horsepower 🤣 Insane comment. There’s a reason you see one on damn near every corner in SD. Competition builds quality. You can find good Mexican food in LA. But you have to search for it. Down here it’s everywhere you go. And Santa Ana? lol Please..

[@720Horsepower]

@@rashedkarram8785 Guadalajara’s El Galla Giro El Metate El Toro Los Antojitos what taco shops are good in San Diego exactly?

[@MarlonAndGabriela]

You absolutely nailed this! Source: I live in San Diego and the wife is Mexican.

[@markg3025]

For some reason I enjoy watching Mr San Diego enjoy the big bite as he devours the tacos. It is clear this man is living his dream.

[@csimeone1802]

I just consumed the weight of my leg in tacos de birria. After watching this video, couldn’t stop thinking about it. It’s my birthday week so splurged. 20 min drive, called it in. The wait time was 15 mins. They were friendly, and very efficient. The food was so rediculously good. Just like in video everything dipped in consommé. The hot sauce will grow hair on your chest(ladies). Great video.

[@markwduns]

One of the best things about living in San Diego: my house is about 2 miles due east of Ed Fernandez, and there are 6-7 taco shops in between, including a Tacos El Gordo.

[@jdowfleetwood]

Have you tried pizzaria el jefe in chula vista?

[@Walk.InHisWays]

Tacos le Gordo is played out. We have 2 locations that I know of here In Las Vegas. The best places to eat tacos IMO are houses in the hood that run an illegal restaurant out of their living room. No menu or anything you just gotta know what to order lol.

[@motleyruth666]

Ed's place is hands down best birria in San Diego. A hidden gem.

[@BigGettaBag]

A big thank you brother from a San Diegan who grew up going to these places, proud to see em hit the Tube 🙏🏽🦾🙌🏽🈵🚀

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

I have been traveling the world together with my partner for over 6 and a half years now and one of the things we love the most is the freedom that travel gives us. Today,we don't travel via the pandemic but we had the same feelings when we saw your video.......just thank you!!!!!!

[@GarethLeonard]

It has definitely been a difficult and testing time for all of us in this industry (and across the world), but I do see light at the end of this tunnel! 🙏

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

@@GarethLeonard we hope to go out from this tunnel soon my friend!!!!

[@44Hoar]

I recently moved to La Jolla after living in Nestor for 6 years and there’s nothing more I miss than coming here on a Sunday morning to dine in pre-covid. Ed (the owner) welcomed everyone through his doors and made you feel at home. He would greet everybody and shake their hands and always had a smile on his face. Times were more simple then... I highly encourage everyone to support this family business. Location: right off the 5 south Coronado Ave exit right behind the shell gas station and fire station(you turn in where there’s a liquor store and tire shop straight after the light off the exit.) Time flies on the freeway so don’t even worry about the drive since it’s so convenient. Warning⚠️ It gets busy so go early and I suggest to call in... it’s hard to get through sometimes since they get so many calls so just keep calling if the line is busy. If you go, trust me, you’ll be back for more!

[@gregoriosmith6994]

You know, Len, that the location is not literally right off the five, it is actually right off the 5.

[@44Hoar]

@@gregoriosmith6994 thank you stranger

[@melt4435]

Ive gone to that tire shop a few times but never imagined there was a restaurant next door. I honestly thought it was offices and Ive lived in IB for 6 years now.

[@THEMASTER26]

When he said "I wasn't looking forward to a beer at 10:30am in the morning....but" hahahah micheladas! An excuse to start drinking at breakfast 💯🤷‍♂️

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

Masarap! Mabuhay From the Philippines! Looks good!

[@gabrielknights9866]

I'm literally crying right now... so many emotions, I miss that food so much. Birria is good all year round. But best on a cold winter day...

[@damian3564]

Damn bro I grew up on these man i swear there’s not one place in San Diego or Los Ángels that even comes close to this!! Sick ass review Fernandez will always be number 1

[@GarethLeonard]

I appreciate it man! Honestly, it was so good!

[@aileengarcia9265]

Southbayyyy wins

[@louig845]

Also from around here 10+ years still the best spot just always packed! Gotta wait a bit sometimes

[@damian3564]

@@louig845 fuck yeah but worth it I went 2 days ago fuck man it never gets old lmao

[@louig845]

@@damian3564 yeah of course, def worth it

[@cryptomarkla69]

Great birria restaurants you ate at. My favorite is Don Rafa's because of its flavor and consistency. Thank you very much for the videos!

[@cirrus070]

Its making my mouth water just by watching it.

[@dereknaude6301]

You're killing me here !! I loved this video, we just don"t get good authentic Mexican food here. Loved it forever

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, I appreciate it Derek! Hopefully I can start shipping tacos soon 😂

[@sebastc1]

Dude Fernández is one of my favorite spots it made me so happy you were able to capture the beauty of their birria

[@GarethLeonard]

I was so happy it lived up to all the hype!! 🙏

[@710-o3p]

Its not even good breh 🤣

[@kathym5493]

What’s the address to this place? I can’t seem to find it... thank you!

[@emmanuelherrera1512]

@@kathym5493 2265 Flower Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

[@kathym5493]

@@emmanuelherrera1512 thank you!

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

I lived on Highland, when I first moved to National City, by Cafe La Maze, now it’s our daughters house. We’re in Oregon now, but I have a big list of places to eat. I’m glad I found your videos!

[@aaronmcdaniel7868]

no complaints with any of those choices, I would add one more that I really like - Birria Del Rey in Golden Hill. Little hole in the wall place with just a few outdoor tables, but they never disappoint! So tasty, so messy and reasonably priced

[@1ratfink3]

ed Fernandez is One of the Best In SD, if not the Best. Sunday 7 am ritual for me to pickup for my fam. Love they are getting the credit !

[@jennalani7284]

Born and Raised in San Diego and I have never tried those places and my daughter loves Birria so I will have to take her to these places. Thank you so much for doing this video! Can you please do filipino food in San Diego? ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessechavez89]

Respect for crushing that many birria tacos in a day lol

[@GarethLeonard]

It's a tough job but somebody has to do it! 😂

[@slavejv5754]

One word of advise when eating a juicy taco: hold it at a slight angle with one hand as you're about to take a bite and with the other, hold your plate right underneath, this so you don't drip the juices all over your hand and/or clothing. Simple trick.

[@VFRyan800]

HA! Definitely need to take some ques from the old gentleman in the white vaquero get-up. He is brave.

[@williamhensley8322]

michelada con clamato is a beer of your choice infused with clamato juice, which is basically tomato juice with some type of spices added. on the top edges of the plastic cup, there is this thick mix of chiles(dried peppers) and probably also tamarind pulp(this is a fruit that is super common in México). Basically, this pulp and the chile mix tastes like a chewy candy. I like to take a drink and eat a little bit of the chewy tamarind with chile and it tastes incredible, especially if it's hot out. It will be easy to drink the equivalence of a caguama(just under 1 liter of beer).

[@abdalahamideh3027]

I told you!! Fernández is the bomb!!!!!

[@enrichinghobbiesbyissey4702]

That moment he looked at the man who cooked all the food was priceless😁

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, it was like I was looking at a magician! 😂

[@paglaum22]

The only Mexican restos that I know here are Taco el gordo, Taco lounge, and Lolita's until I saw this, will definitely try. Thanks.

[@pedromacias4075]

I live so close to that place you have convinced me. I love birria.

[@andrewcordle2424]

I’ll be sure to check these out next time I am in San Diego. Watching your face so happy while eating these says it all !!! 😋

[@GarethLeonard]

I'm a simple man who enjoys the simple pleasure in life 😂

[@pensive69]

Those looked like some of the tastiest and messiest Tacos I've ever seen . Beautiful!

[@elizabethherrera4847]

great episode! impressed with your Spanish, much appreciated!

[@kayleevasquez1536]

thank you for capturing a little of the Hispanic/Mexican culture and being so appreciative of it

[@fernandodiazdiaz1040]

hispanic mexican culture what do you mean?

[@mawlinzebra]

It's Mexican culture only

[@drewengles4477]

Grew up in San Diego and Chula Vista. Spent my first 40 years there and then moved to the east coast a few years ago, I miss nothing more than my favorite taco shops. I had a favorite shop for whatever i was in the mood for at the time. Each shop has a best dish and i would try them all. ;)

[@jasminecarrillo2000]

Yay! Im from Chula Vista and u hit the 2 locations for for birria de res that we love! Great video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@craigperry3442]

I just finished watching the more than 200 videos you have available for your fans to view and I noticed this latest one. You seem to always come up with great subject matter. Loved this one. Keep it up 👍 👍👍👍

[@GarethLeonard]

I truly appreciate that Craig! Thank you for following along 🙏

[@SD619NINI]

Man you read my mind, I was looking for a great taco d birria spot here in SD without having to go to TJ! That was awesome!

[@anglesnachez]

I'm new to SD. I can't wait to hit all these spots. Bless your soul, Gareth.

[@prettypk_]

That first spot is my favorite 🤤Closest thing to what my mom’s tastes like

[@a.c.1436]

Wow. You can eat! Thanks for these videos. I’m from SD but have lived in NY for 9 years. I needed a fresh-up. I grew up eating birria de chino but like you said, it was a “special occasion” thing. Can’t wait to visit.

[@gollidayfamily6385]

Just watched your video yesterday then me and my son think you walked past us on Sail Bay. Great videos our family enjoys watching them keep up the good work!

[@marcus40709]

Dude, your travel vlogs are really FUN...now, you make EATING as FUN too.

[@GarethLeonard]

I appreciate that! It's hard not to have fun when you're doing this "work" all day! 😃

[@JeremiahBonds]

Birria is the best invention since sliced bread.

[@GarethLeonard]

FACTS! 💯

[@alishagarcia1499]

Love this !! I was just telling my mom we must find the best birria when we go so thank you for this and the little background info too

[@tomv4145]

My 5 must try outside the norm: 1.Smoked Tuna Tostada / TJ Oyster in Bonita. 2. Grandma's Taco de Fideo (noodle taco) Romescos in Bonita / 3. Octopus and Lamb chorizoTaco at Cruze +241 in Chula Vista. 4. The Bulgogi Taco from the Craft Taco Truck travels through San Diego various locations 5. Old school legit "TJ style" street tacos at Tacos Revolucion at a few locations in South Bay. Mic Drop....

[@GarethLeonard]

DUDE! I am definitely checking these out, thank you very much for the taco recommendations!! 🙏

[@geegeemarie4439]

Great looking host trying out birria tacos with excellent mexican word enunciation, thats whats up! Good Job! Man those birria tacos were delicious looking! Super craving them now!

[@vivianamedrano3767]

you should do the best sushi spots in san diego

[@GarethLeonard]

Great idea!! 🍣 🙏

[@araliaraiza]

@@GarethLeonard go to tiajuana foodcourt !

[@frankthetank4101]

@@araliaraiza the one on Broadway?

[@araliaraiza]

@@frankthetank4101 yes

[@frankthetank4101]

@@araliaraiza I was there earlier this week so much better than going to the trucks LOL thanks for responding🤙🏽

[@nidak2615]

Man, You're so lucky eating those tacos so authentic! I want to go try them for my next road trip from Arizona. Thanks for the vid!

[@GarethLeonard]

Absolutely! I would think you have some pretty decent tacos in Arizona, no?

[@nidak2615]

@@GarethLeonard yah we do, my favorite place is El Pueblo Cafe at Litchfield Park - I always order shredded beef tacos

[@brendahyslop6770]

I am born and raised in Phoenix, the land of mexican food, and I have never had or heard of a birria taco. WOW I must try them, now I will have to look for some here in Phoenix...thanks so much for bringing yet another cuisine to the forefront for us to try!

[@DtF4EvEr1]

Phoenix is not the land of Mexican food…

[@jfturbo19]

@@DtF4EvEr1 Right? 🤣

[@techietam]

RIP to his car's hood that now has taco juices and hot sauce all over it lol

[@jasminonthego7924]

I live around the area and didn’t know about these places. I will definitely try them out. Thanks!!!

[@garrettnasworthy7430]

The ED Fernández stop is epic!!

[@lilpandaexpress3]

Glad I found you! Love your videos, I’m not a birria fan but I’m totally a fan of you being so open✌🏽

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, that's fair! I'm glad you found me too! 😃

[@OffTheStrip]

Hole in the Wall places like that have the BEST tacos! I need to try the next time I’m in SD! Thanks for sharing!

[@GarethLeonard]

So true! There are some incredible hidden locations around South Bay in San Diego!

[@OffTheStrip]

@@GarethLeonard in Vegas too!...next time you drive through I have recommendations of local favorites

[@cldelectricsandiego4045]

I can't wait to stop in Ed's for some of those tacos. My mouth is watering watching this. lol

[@elijahmkjdj7016]

I’m definitely going there to try ! Looks killer

[@frankthetank4101]

Cool thanks for coming down to the south bay area all those spots are freaking awesome especially the first one!!!

[@1958zed]

Dang. I live in Chula Vista and learned a lot from this video. Wish I could have tagged along.

[@GarethLeonard]

Chula Vista is the hot spot for great tacos! You are in the perfect location! 🌮

[@angelicacoussa6370]

I live close to Chula Vista. I’ll be checking out this spots soon. You got a new subscriber!!!

[@BlaineridesDr350]

I’ll be in San Diego in a few months. Can’t wait to check these places out!!

[@GarethLeonard]

Love to hear it Blaine! Enjoy!! 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮

[@jvh3132]

Being a San Diego’s native i love seeing the masters of tacos found

[@evynese4843]

im so glad you went to those locations in chula vista, i always wondered about them. and omg you were so close ! i live near the last place and I always see a long line.

[@SDClassicCarCenter]

TJ Birreria is my fav. But we get the Madrazzo there. Flour tortillas instead of corn. So good!!!

[@israeldillard9872]

I JUST WANT TO SAY YOUR A GOOD PERSON HAPPY AND JUST GOOD PERSON.

[@GabrielleSotter]

Came across this video while craving birria. Breakfast tomorrow definitely 👍🏻😋

[@claudiaaa4268]

# 2 Guadalajara birrieria is my favorite. Im glad it made your list! I live about an hr from there and they are my first stop when i got over. Have. Safe trip to Africa

[@jmaguilar9938]

Those look like some bomb ass Tacos man thats cool you let people know where we could find some birria Tacos, they look really good Right on man......

[@E.P.1]

Taco shops can divide San Diego locals ...everyone has their spot.

[@GarethLeonard]

True story! I love the passion! 🌮 🙌

[@manassesberto1014]

I loved the video you made in my city, Natal RN, Brazil. Thanks my friend..

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you! I truly love Natal and hope to return soon! 💛 💚 💙

[@miriamr60]

They look good thanks for showing I can see their good

[@adanescobedo6662]

Ed Fernandez Hands down the best birrieria in california I used to go there all the time when I lived in chula vista

[@dianeayala5050]

I live in San Diego and have never hit up these spots but I will Definitely try these spots now....I usually hit up tacos revolucion in San Ysidro but now I'm gonna try these spots .

[@manuelgem449]

Awesome video my brotha.. Gonna have to try some birria next time i get to san diego. 🙏

[@GarethLeonard]

Thanks Manuel! Most definitely add these spots to your hit list! 👊

[@sebastianring2214]

i love this and I love how you incorporated the Chef

[@dany4730]

I’ve had to wait up to 2 hours and 30 minutes and I can say it’s well worth it for these tacos.

[@maxpower7721]

Clam Juice and beer with salted rim and lime is a major popular drink in Canada. We call them Caesars.

[@joyq77]

♥️ your videos!! Gonna try these tacos this week! Safe travels friend!!

[@GarethLeonard]

I would highly recommend spreading these spots out over a few days 😂

[@Cookie-sf6fs]

We are going to Africa ????!!!! I’m so excited love this show !!! I’m a San Diegian well done !!!! Keep it up I’ll be tuning in

[@GarethLeonard]

I appreciate it! Yes, the plan is to spend 6 weeks in Kenya and Rwanda coming very soon!! 🦛 🦏 🐘🦒

[@abrahamcontreras6556]

Saludos desde Tijuana!! Eres el mejor 🏅🤗👍🏅🏅

[@GarethLeonard]

Gracias Abraham! 🍻

[@christianetorres4154]

I miss so much san diego and all the delicious Mexican food

[@jimmynutron9480]

Hands down one of the best grew up in that neighborhood and that was the spot for birria if didnt want to go to Tj

[@Sometimes_Always]

Birrieria Ay Jalisco in Escondido is absolutely legit as well.. Went in a few weeks back and it was completely packed.. I was the only non-mexican in the place..

[@ximenameza2810]

Truly the best tacos!!! Have to try the choco flan next time

[@yurihernandez533]

Capirotada yes is so good love it 😀😁

[@subalexn7]

Nice one. Good to know which places to eat tacos in SD

[@GarethLeonard]

So many good places here! We are very fortunate! 🌮

[@johnl1945]

Thx for the great reviews! Went to Ed Fernandez’s today for the first time. FABULOUS!

[@mariebonillaelzarka1062]

You would love my cousin's Birria. Our family oriented in Jalisco and the way my relatives cook is unbelievable 😊🥰

[@ivannunez9598]

Watching this while eating rice and chicken 🥲

[@Noog6284]

Lmfao

[@cristianvel619]

I gotta check out this place now. Last night I went to 664 tj birrieria in hillcrest and it was pretty good. Can’t wait to see how they compare.

[@Beachcheeka]

I love watching this man eat! 😂

[@danitapruitt-mcwhorter9544]

YES!!!!!Shout out to Fernandez!!!!!!

[@ShawnsLifeInThePhilippines]

Hey man, you keep making me jealous eating those tacos. Send some of those to the Philippines express Mail. Lol 😆

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, coming right up!! Be sure to send me some Adobo in return! 😊

[@chanteyrueda]

Hey hey! I’m located in SD and just started watching and I love your excitement for food. Your videos are enjoyable! Also, these places are the spots (been to) 👏🏽

[@diegodrip7057]

This is Nestor, San Diego I hella live here dawg let’s GOOOOO FERNANDEZ BIRRIERIA

[@GarethLeonard]

What's up Nestor! Thanks for watching 👊

[@cans3co113]

Nestor is the community Fernández is located at 🤣🤣

[@LAAM619]

all you foos from nestor are always fat

[@erikmezamrtnz7386]

NESTOR!

[@ericramirez2769]

I'm going try it today since I just arrived in San Diego!

[@imassage619]

Oh wow! My x placed the tile at that first location. Thank goodness for that. Was able to eat their food. Yes their birria is good. 👍 Never been to the last one. Even though I Drive by there often on my way to visit my parents . 🇲🇽 you totally forgot the very first Birrieria off national blvd between 38st and before 37th st. 🤦🏻‍♀️it’s more authentic.

[@danielcastaneda8387]

all the taco restaurants you went to. They are good, I told you that Birrieria Fernandez is the best

[@MariaB981]

Got to try these places..I love birra I usually make it but sometimes I don't have time.

[@GarethLeonard]

I would love to try homemade birria!! How long does it take you to make?

[@enriquerodriguez8434]

You only got half of the experience at Ed Fernandez place. Not only is it the best birria in my opinion , but when you dine in the customer service is amazing. Make sure you check them out again when they open up for dine in.

[@GarethLeonard]

I most definitely will be back! I was speaking to Carlos about their re-opening plan and it looks like it will be a few weeks still for them! I can't wait!