Lolita's Mexican Food
A San Diego taco-shop institution in Independence Square, open 7am to 9pm every day in a big, renovated dining room with a patio and fire pit. Known for carne asada fries and California burritos with its red salsa — pricier than most taco shops, and burrito fill has slipped lately.
- Chips & fries $4.55–26.50
- Parking: Easy: usually plenty of spaces, though some are tight and lunch can fill it; skip the paid garage across the street
- Details checked Oct 2026.
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste A, San Diego, CA 92111
Lolita's Mexican Food is an inexpensive Mexican spot in Independence Square on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in the Convoy District in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Carne asada fries and the California burrito. Parking is easy.
Parking at Independence Square
Easy- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 5–8pm · Easiest: weekdays 3–5pm
- Shared with: PT Eatery, YGF Malatang, Itacho Sushi, Yuk Dae Jang
Big Independence Square lot shared with PT Eatery — usually plenty of spaces, though some are tight and lunch can fill it; skip the paid garage across the street.
Park once, walk to
- SPOT KTV Karaoke · 1 min
- 99 Ranch Market Grocery · 2 min
- Wushiland Boba Boba · 2 min
Independence Square guide Every lot on Convoy
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Diet & allergies
- Vegetarian options (veggie and bean-and-cheese burritos) and shrimp dishes like the Tsunami fries
Waits & timing
- Order at the counter or a kiosk; food is made to order, so waits run 5 to 30 minutes at busy times — call ahead for takeout
At the table
- Stop at the salsa bar for the red salsa, the house signature (a few recent reviews say it isn't as punchy as it used to be)
- Pricier than most taco shops, and several recent reviews say burritos come underfilled — the fries and the 2 in 1 are the safer bets
- Renovated dining room with TVs, plus a patio with a fire pit — easy for groups and kids
- Check your order before you leave — wrong fillings are a recurring complaint
Dessert or tea after Lolita's Mexican Food
- Wushiland Boba Get: Roasted oolong milk tea with mini boba
Lolita's Mexican Food vs other Convoy mexican
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lolita's Mexican Food | Carne asada fries | $ | 9pm | Easy |
| The Taco Stand | Al pastor tacos or the California burrito | $ | midnight | Brutal |
| El Gordo Mexican Food | Quesabirria tacos with consomme for dipping | $ | 10pm | Medium |
| Brother's 3 Mexican Food | Hash brown or chorizo breakfast burrito | $ | 8pm | Easy |
Lolita's Mexican Food: quick answers
What should I order at Lolita's Mexican Food?
Regulars order the Carne asada fries ($14.05 small, $18.75 large; the small fills most people), California burrito (add guac), 2 in 1 burrito (rolled tacos and guac inside a carne asada burrito).
Is parking easy at Lolita's Mexican Food?
Parking is rated Easy for this lot at peak times. Big Independence Square lot shared with PT Eatery — usually plenty of spaces, though some are tight and lunch can fill it; skip the paid garage across the street.
What should I know before going to Lolita's Mexican Food?
Order at the counter or a kiosk; food is made to order, so waits run 5 to 30 minutes at busy times — call ahead for takeout. Stop at the salsa bar for the red salsa, the house signature (a few recent reviews say it isn't as punchy as it used to be). Pricier than most taco shops, and several recent reviews say burritos come underfilled — the fries and the 2 in 1 are the safer bets.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Lolita's Mexican Food?
Wushiland Boba (boba, 2 min walk).
Lolita's Mexican Food hours
| Mon | 7am–9pm |
| Tue | 7am–9pm |
| Wed | 7am–9pm |
| Thu | 7am–9pm |
| Fri | 7am–9pm |
| Sat | 7am–9pm |
| Sun | 7am–9pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem