El Indio, San Diego

[Dave]

I saw this place on Diners, Dives & Drive-Ins and it looked really good. Last week, the wife & I played hooky and went to SD for lunch.

I have to say the food is no better than Acapulco's. I was extremely disappointed with the portions and the quality.

My wife had the taquitos. They were ok, but on TV they looked awesome because they put all kinds of cheese, guac, & sour cream on top. She got a small scoop and very little cheese.

I got the fajitas and the meet was horrible. No flavor whatsoever. The chile was good. If it wasn't for the chile, it would have not had any flavor.

If you're in SD and close to it, go give it a try. Otherwise don't waste your time or money going down to SD specifically for El Indio. Be aware, it is a tourist trap.

As we were leaving, I told my wife we should have eaten at the British Pub across the street instead. She agreed.

[ianmonsta]

theres a el indio in redondo beach that is quite tasty, dont know if it has any relation though

[sarah659]

the el indio in the valley was rated best mexican food in southern california a few times over the last 10 years or so.

[spjon25]

Originally Posted by ianmonsta

theres a el indio in redondo beach that is quite tasty, dont know if it has any relation though

I would say in the South Bay stick with El Tarasco or LBJ (El Burrito Jr)

[A-FROGIRL]

How sad, I saw it on DD & D and wanted to drive the 30 miles down there. I'll just stick to Los Olas and Anita's here.

[ianmonsta]

Originally Posted by spjon25

I would say in the South Bay stick with El Tarasco or LBJ (El Burrito Jr)

not so big on el tear your *******, but i am a fan of elbj, youre missing out if youve never had los muchachos in hermosa or that taco truck in harbor city i told you about before

[Nicholls9]

There is a Gilberto El Indio (don't know if it is related) in Santa Monica that is really good. Also has good Margaritas too. Cash only, I think it is on Pico close to 14th.

[To The King!]

Gilbert's El Indio is on Pico near 25th St. You might be getting it confused with Tacos Por Favor on 14th and Olympic. Both are pretty decent.

[spjon25]

Originally Posted by ianmonsta

not so big on el tear your *******, but i am a fan of elbj, youre missing out if youve never had los muchachos in hermosa or that taco truck in harbor city i told you about before

The taco truck is kick ass. I went there and fell in love with it. cheap and good the way I like it!!!!

El Tacos Loco #5 in Harbor City is okay, I will have to try los muchachos. Is that Fletcher's place???

[hockeyinsd]

Originally Posted by A-FROGIRL

How sad, I saw it on DD & D and wanted to drive the 30 miles down there. I'll just stick to Los Olas and Anita's here.

Love both those!! afro -- have you tried fidels? The one in carlsbad is good, but the one in solana beach is better.

[ianmonsta]

Originally Posted by spjon25

The taco truck is kick ass. I went there and fell in love with it. cheap and good the way I like it!!!!

El Tacos Loco #5 in Harbor City is okay, I will have to try los muchachos. Is that Fletcher's place???

ha told you it was awesome, best asada ive ever had, and yes muchachos is fletchers place

[A-FROGIRL]

Originally Posted by hockeyinsd

Love both those!! afro -- have you tried fidels? The one in carlsbad is good, but the one in solana beach is better.

Fidels in Carlsbad is now called Norte, not sure what's up with that. I used to work @ the Inn there so I went there all the time. Waaay to expensive for what it is.

[Kosherhamm]

El Indio on Balboa and Roscoe thats 24 Hours, Pretty decent, really greasy though...

Then their is an El Indio on Tampa and Roscoe thats not 24 Hours but the food is a tad better...

Now that i think of it... We live in the Burrito capital in the world...