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Tacaliente Mexican Grill

Located in Hillcrest, Tacaliente is a neighborhood grill offering a fresh take on traditional Mexican cuisine. Fresh, quality ingredients and care taken to properly prepare them, makes for flavorful salsas, tacos and more. Stop in for daily Happy Hour or fantastic Taco Tuesday deals!

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1266 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 915-6490
Tacaliente %20taquitos

Tacaliente Mexican Grill

Located in Hillcrest, Tacaliente is a neighborhood grill offering a fresh take on traditional Mexican cuisine. Fresh, quality ingredients and care taken to properly prepare them, makes for flavorful salsas, tacos and more. Stop in for daily Happy Hour or fantastic Taco Tuesday deals!

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1266 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 915-6490
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Sunday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche


Monday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche


Tuesday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche

Daily Specials: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$5 Beers

$2 Churros / $2.99 Taco ($7.50 for 4): Pollo Asado, Carnitas or Birria / $3.25 Taco ($8.50 for 4): Carne Asada or Al Pastor, Churros / $3.50 Elote

Taco Tuesday Specials:

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$2.99 Taco ($7.50 for 4): Pollo Asado, Carnitas or Birria / $3.25 Taco ($8.50 for 4): Carne Asada or Al Pastor, Churros


Wednesday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche


Thursday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche


Friday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche


Saturday

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$6 Beers

$2.99 Fish Tacos/ $4 Fish Taco Battered / $5 Fish Taco Grilled / $6 Fish Ceviche Tostada / $6.50 Elotes, Shrimp Taco (battered or grilled) / $7 Mini Quesadillas, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada / $8 Mixto Ceviche Tostada / $9 Half-Size Caliente Fries or Nachos / $14 Fried Calamari, Aguachile (half order) / $15 Mini Burrito & Fish Taco w/Chips & Drink, Torta w/Fries & Drink / $16 Three Rolled Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Drink / $22 Whole Fried Tilapia w/Rice & Salad / $23 32oz. Fish Ceviche / $25 32oz. Shrimp Ceviche, Aguachile (full order) / $27 32oz. Mixto Ceviche


Updated: Thursday, November 06, 2025

Bar information is subject to change.

To Do
TV's - 1
Pool Tables - 0
Darts - No
Live Music - No
Disc Jockey - No
Jukebox - No
Karaoke - No
Trivia - No
Amenities
Patio Area - No
Heated Patio - No
Smoking - No
Wifi - No
Dog Friendly - No
Check Please
Cash Only - No
VISA & MC - Yes
AMEX - Yes
Menus
Breakfast - Yes
Lunch - Yes
Dinner - Yes
Late Night - No
Brunch - N/A