Part of the Diner's Drive-In's and Dive's restaurants from FoodTV. This place is great, easy to find, fun, part of the San Diego adventure. Inexpensive, and if you can go back more than once on your trip, you will be able to try more on the menu. Simple Mexican food, order at the counter, fast food, but not fast food,... more

The food is basic but very good and inexpensive. This is a not a sit down restaurant but a simple cafe kind of a place. There are lots of options to choose from and it is next door to a great seafood spot Blue Water, another wonderful place to go! Make sure you bring change for the meters that are... more

We have eaten at El Indio twice and it was good both times. The last time we were there, on 12/23/08, the owner was going from table to table and thanking everyone for coming in to eat. It was a very nice touch. I LOVE their mexican fountain drink machine! You can not find soda like that anywhere else that... more

Casual dining. Fabulous Mexican food. more

We went to San Diego this weekend and put El Indio our first itinerary as recommended. We were quite hesitant to eat at first because of the long line but we decided to go and check all the hype. We ordered the taco and taquitos combination plates and we were NOT blown away. We were hoping the food would be... more

best authentic mexican more

Tourist trap, there are cheaper, better fast food mexican places in SD more

Chips/Salsa very good, food authentic, try the Mordaditas. more

Best fresh tortillas!! more