For tacos in the Village, go to The Taco Stand on Pearl Street, which got its start in La Jolla. For a sit-down taco bar two blocks from the Cove, go to Puesto on Wall Street. For Mexican coastal seafood, try La Jollita on Prospect Street or La Corriente on Pearl Street.
Where to go
The Taco Stand: the La Jolla-born taco counter on Pearl Street; expect a line.
Puesto La Jolla: tortillas made from scratch daily, at 1026 Wall St., two blocks from the Cove.
La Jollita: Mexican coastal seafood (tacos, tostadas, zarandeado) at 1251 Prospect St.
La Corriente: Mexican seafood at 456 Pearl St., opened April 2024.
El Pescador Fish Market: a seafood counter rather than a Mexican restaurant, but a local pick for fish plates.
Related La Jolla guides
FAQ
Where are the best tacos near La Jolla Cove?
Puesto, two blocks from the Cove on Wall Street, or The Taco Stand on Pearl Street.