
San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour
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San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour is a 5-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $50 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Mexico's best tacos (and thus the best tacos in the world!) are found just over the border from San Diego, in Tijuana and Ensenada, where we also lead amazing street food tours... But if you don't have your passports, or
What you get
- Fuel, road tolls, and parking fees are included with your tour fee.
- Bottled water
- AVG. PER-PERSON FOOD & BEVERAGE BUDGET IS $25 - YOU WILL PAY FOR ALL YOUR OWN CONSUMPTION.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Your gastroguide is a local taco expert, and will help guide and enhance your tasting experience!
- This taco crawl is not recommended for strict vegetarians, vegans, or picky eaters.
About this experience
Mexico's best tacos (and thus the best tacos in the world!) are found just over the border from San Diego, in Tijuana and Ensenada, where we also lead amazing street food tours... But if you don't have your passports, or you just don't have time to devote a day to explore the vibrant culinary scene south of the border, and you are interested eating some of the best tacos found outside of Mexico, this is your tour! Mexicans living in San Diego can't always make it over the border to enjoy their beloved street tacos. We'll take you to where they eat in San Diego. At these hole-in-the wall joints and taco trucks, you're more likely to hear Spanish spoken over English, but don't worry, our expert bilingual gastroguides will take care of the translating for you! And while you'll spend most of the day getting down and dirty with San Diego's best street tacos (you eat tacos with your hands!), we'll end at an upscale gourmet taco bar that also serves Baja microbrews and craft cocktails.
What's included
Included
- Fuel, road tolls, and parking fees are included with your tour fee.
- Bottled water
- AVG. PER-PERSON FOOD & BEVERAGE BUDGET IS $25 - YOU WILL PAY FOR ALL YOUR OWN CONSUMPTION.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Your gastroguide is a local taco expert, and will help guide and enhance your tasting experience!
- This taco crawl is not recommended for strict vegetarians, vegans, or picky eaters.
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- FIVE (5) HOURS ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR TOUR FEE - after five hours, additional fees will apply.
- OVERTIME FEES: $95/hour will be charged for every hour over five (5) rounded up the nearest ½ hour.
- OVERTIME POLICY: It your sole responsibility to manage your tour time; overtime charges apply.
- Your total tour time is calculated from your scheduled meeting time to your actual drop-off time.
- ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT REQUIRED: in addition to you tour fees, a $500 refundable deposit is required.
- $500 deposit will cover any time overage and/or vehicle damage, excess wear, and/or excess cleaning.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Diego
This tour meets at the Palomar Street Transit Center in Chula Vista (Chula Vista is an incorporated city located within San Diego County, just south of downtown San Diego). You may take the San Diego Trolly Blue Line (https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley) to the station.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour meets at the Palomar Street Transit Center in Chula Vista (Chula Vista is an incorporated city located within San Diego County, just south of downtown San Diego). You may take the San Diego Trolly Blue Line (https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley) to the station.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Baja Test Kitchen
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be sober at the inception of the tour. If the trip director deems that a participant is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the inception of the tour (in his/her sole yet reasonable judgement), that participant will be dismissed and will not be allowed to participate in the tour. There will be no refunds, credits, or rescheduling allowances for dismissal due to insobriety at the inception of a tour/workshop.
- Everyone in your group must agree to and sign/submit the Baja Test Kitchen Participation Agreement (release of liability) at least 24-hours prior to departure.
- Your payment for this experience constitutes your full acceptance of the Terms, Conditions, and Tour Policies found on the Baja Test Kitchen website.
- All BTK food and beverage vendors utilize kitchen facilities that may process nuts (including peanuts and tree nuts), shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, wheat/gluten, soy, honey, and citrus. Accordingly, it is impossible to guarantee that trace amounts of these ingredients would not be found in ANY dish/food served.
- This culinary experience is not well suited for strict vegetarians, vegans, or picky eaters.
- While this experience is open to participants of all ages, the minimum age to drink alcoholic beverages in the United States is 21 years old. A parent or legal guardian must accompany minors (if you have a different surname than that of your child, you must carry legal documentation affirming your parental/guardian rights).
- Children under 8 years old (or less than 4'9” tall) must be seated in an appropriate car seat or booster seat. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR OWN CAR SEAT/BOOSTER SEAT - WE DO NOT PROVIDE CAR SEATS OR BOOSTER SEATS AND YOUR SMALL CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE CAR SEAT/BOOSTER SEAT.
- Our tour vans only have three (3) seats with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system installed. YOU MUST BRING ALL NECESSARY STRAPS, TETHERS, BUCKLES, AND/OR EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL YOUR CAR SEATS OR BOOSTERS. Our guides/drivers are not allowed to assist with the installation of car seats or boosters - you are advised to bring the installation instructions with you. Your tour time includes the time required to install and remove car seats and boosters.
- If you have more than 10 people in your group, we will not be able to accommodate strollers or luggage (we must remove the back seats in order to accommodate luggage, strollers, etc. - this arrangement must be made at least 48-hours in advance of your tour’s scheduled departure time). LUGGAGE SPACE IS LIMITED. Please contact Baja Test Kitchen to ask about the transport of your luggage, strollers, etc. before booking this experience.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $50 to $184
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.
How much does San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Diego usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Diego is not rushed.
Is San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Diego can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Diego and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does San Diego Taco Crawl - A Curated Tour of San Diego's Best Tacos - Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Diego within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Diego?
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San Diego is an outdoor-first city: whale watching from December through April, La Jolla kayak and snorkel runs year round, harbour cruises and the USS Midway, plus Balboa Park museums when the marine layer sits low. We rank water operators on group ratios and gear quality, which is where the cheap La Jolla trips fall down. On Outty we rank every San Diego experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date, Taste of Little Italy in San Diego, San Diego Whale Watching Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
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March to May and September to November, either side of the June overcast. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Diego?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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