Every Taco We Make Is a Promise We Keep to the Craft
Hand-pressed tortillas. Locally sourced ingredients. Recipes passed down through generations. We don't cut corners — we honor the tradition.
Built on Tradition,
Driven by Passion
Valentinas Taco Shop wasn't born from a business plan — it was born from a kitchen table, a family recipe, and a stubborn refusal to serve anything less than perfect.
Every tortilla is hand-pressed each morning. Every salsa is made from scratch. Every taco that leaves our kitchen carries the weight of everything we believe about good food: respect for the ingredients, loyalty to the technique, and genuine care for the person on the other side of the counter.
We're not the fastest taco in San Diego. We're the one worth waiting for.
Crafted With
Intention
Simple ingredients. Serious technique. No shortcuts.
What We Refuse to
Compromise On
Hand-Pressed Tortillas
Every tortilla is made from nixtamalized corn, pressed by hand before cooking. No machines. No shortcuts. Just masa, water, and patience.
Salsas From Scratch
Every salsa is roasted, blended, and seasoned daily. Our verde, roja, and habanero aren't made in bulk — they're made to order.
Local Sourcing
We work with local farms and purveyors across San Diego County. Fresh produce, quality meats, and the best ingredients we can find.
Family Recipes
Our recipes haven't changed in decades. They were good enough for our family, and they're good enough for you.
Come Sit
With Us
Address
6051 Business Center Ct
San Diego, CA 92154-6641
Phone
Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat – Sun: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
We'd Love to
Hear From You
Have a question, a catering inquiry, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can — usually before the next batch of tortillas hits the comal.
