El Indio - San Diego, CA

El Indio is a quick-service take-out shop adjacent to Interstate 5 that has set a high standard for inexpensive Mexican food in San Diego since 1940. An on-premises tortilla press turns out big, warm wheaty ones for burros and chimichangas; there are crunchy, freshly-fried, hot corn tortillas; and one of the best things to eat is that San Diego delight, the fish taco.

84% Approval Rating (26 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

fish taco ($6.00)

tortillas ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"El Indio is a quick-service take-out shop adjacent to Interstate 5 that has set a high standard for inexpensive Mexican food in San Diego since 1940. An on-premises tortilla press turns out big, warm wheaty ones for burros and chimichangas; there are crunchy, ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

2/24/2001 - Michael Stern, $6

Map & Directions

3695 India St., San Diego, CA
619-299-0333

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"A true So Cal Mex meal. Crispy fish enveloped by two fresh corn tortillas loaded with cabbage and zesty sauce, and accompanied by lime wedges."
wanderingjew

"With the homemade tortilla, shredded beef and tasty sauce, a beef enchilada is a nice side to go with the fish tacos. "
buffetbuster

"According to theological information on the walls of the restaurant, this character is "El Indio," the Mayan god of food."
Michael Stern

"El Indio's quick and inexpensive meals have defined Cal-Mex food in San Diego for sixty years."
Michael Stern

"With all the neon, El Indio looks especially good at night."
buffetbuster