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Mama Testa Taqueria: Restaurant Reviews

1417 University Ave, Ste A, San Diego, CA 92103-3481
619-298-8226
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Ranked #461 of 1,920 restaurants in San Diego
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Most recent review
“Absolutely the Best”
- Jun 18, 2009
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Absolutely the Best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2009

Have recently discovered this gem of a restaurant a couple months ago and have been back three times -- each time has been excellent. Their rolled tacos are phenomenal, and they also have this really great soup broth where the rolled tacos float in it. I can't think of what it's called, but it's great!!!!

REALLY LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! And the prices are great, too.

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“it is different but really good with alot of different salsa's to pick from.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2009

it is different but really good with alot of different salsa's to pick from.

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“Authentic Mexican ....great prices”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2008
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We have been eating at Mama Testa's since it opened about 3 years ago and have taken friends from all over the U.S. Cesar is the owner and he makes it all work. They have dishes from many different regions of Mexico and a great ....real... salsa bar. Simple wonderful food.

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“Authentic Southern Mexico tacos and great sauces.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2008

Authentic Southern Mexico tacos and great sauces.

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“great tacos of all kinds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2008

great tacos of all kinds

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