De Cabeza /El Único - Chula Vista (CA)

5 /5 Karina Lee: I was apprehension about driving all the way to chula from north county but it was so worth it. I got cabeza, lengua, tripa, and cochinita tacos, all were so good with cabeza being my fav! The owner came out to talk with us and he was so nice, you can also hear him singing every once in a while. Feels like family!

5 /5 Mimi Zheng: This place has some delicious tacos! When it arrives, its hard to tell what is what, but the flavors are oh so good! I recommend the lamb, lengua, and cochinita pibil! The consomme was comforting and so nice to have with the tacos! Some people may be weirded out by the floating fat in it, but not this chica! Yummo!

5 /5 Peter Fox: Very chill atmosphere but way nicer than most taco shops. Owner and staff were very welcoming and helpful. Now the food.... I am guilty of sticking to the basics so I tried the asada and pastor tacos since it was my first time. Didnt disappoint!!! The meat had abeautiful char taste in every bite and the smoked habanero salsa is amazing. I cant wait to go back and try his cabeza specialty.

5 /5 Jarrett Micklow: 11/10. This place is an incredibly unique taco experience and a San Diego hidden gem. The lamb head was insane and some of the best tacos I’ve ever had, the meat was tender and flavorful and the portion could easily feed 2-4 people. Such a great deal especially because it includes their incredible corn tortillas, onions and cilantro, and salsa. They can prepare the meat for you if you’d like (without having to see the head). I asked them to show me the head first and then prepare it and they were happy to accommodate. The staff are incredible, super friendly and you could tell they love their food and getting to share it. If you’re looking for a unique, adventurous, and delicious Mexican food experience this is the place! I can’t wait to come back. (They also have all the traditional taco and other delicious food too if cabeza is too adventurous for ya)

5 /5 Daniela Alvarado: I have heard time and time again that San Diego had the best Mexican food and I agree. While Ive lived here for 4 years, I have always just had my go to spots. Today I decided to try a new place and Im so glad I did! De Cabeza had such great reviews on here so I decided to try them out. I walked in and they seated me right away. They were very sweet and kind and the restaurant itself was very inviting. There were lots of decorations on the walls of Mexican ranch style decor as well. I ordered a couple tacos de Maciza (head meat), Langua (tongue), El Dorado Pastor (matinated meat asada), and chicharron prensado (pork belly). I also got a quesadilla soy carne asada. The meciza was so tender, great flavor and the tortilla was freshly made ao it was nicely holding a the flavors. The Langua was very tender and also an enjoyable bit. The el Dorado Pastor taco hit me with so much flavor it was delicious! But then the heat snuck up on me. It was pretty spicy! Really enjoyable and packed either flavor! The tacos de Maciza (head meat), Langua (tongue), El Dorado Pastor (matinated meat asada), and chicharron prensado (pork belly). was well marinated and super tender finely chopped pork belly with a tiny touch of heat as well! I think it was my favorite honestly I wasnt expect it to be so good. And the quesadilla with carne asada was pretty decent, the cheese melted nicely too. I appreciated how quickly the food came out, the access to salsa and lots of limes on the table and the water which the server ensured my cup stayed full. Over all Im so glad I tried somewhere new, it was exactly what I was looking for! Ill definitely be back soon!