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Trending Taco restaurant in San Diego, California

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover taco restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

calendar_monthScores as of October 9, 2026

The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · San Diego
Illustrative image: Destination dining room
90.2
#1

San Diego California

Tacos El Franc – Gaslamp Quarter

trending_up+9.1pts
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
80.4
#2

San Diego California

Lucha Libre Taco Shop

trending_up+8.2pts
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
79.9
#3

San Diego California

La Playa Taco Shop

trending_up+7.6pts
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#4

Oscars Mexican Seafood

place San Diego, California

trending_up+3.6pts
79.6
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Illustrative image: High-end plated dish
#5

Mission Baja Tacos

place San Diego, California

trending_up+2.3pts
76.6
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#6

Roberto's Taco Shop

place San Diego, California

trending_up+2.3pts
75.1
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Illustrative image: Destination dining room
#7

City Tacos

place San Diego, California

trending_up+2.0pts
79.0
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
#8

La Vecindad Neighborhood TACOS

place San Diego, California

trending_up+1.7pts
77.8
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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