The Taco Stand
The San Diego taco-shop chain, planted in Convoy Court — handmade tortillas, a loaded salsa bar and churros worth the trip on their own. Mostly takeout; open till midnight Friday and Saturday.
- Tacos $3.85–6.79
- Parking: Brutal: order ahead online and budget time to find a spot
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4646 Convoy St Ste 111, San Diego, CA 92111
The Taco Stand is an inexpensive Mexican spot in Convoy Court on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Al pastor tacos or the California burrito and the Churros. Parking is brutal.
Parking at Convoy Court
Brutal- Cost: Free for the first 2 hours
- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 2–4pm
- Shared with: RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen, The Fire Spot, Shabu Shabu House, formoosa and 4 more
The packed Convoy Court lot — order ahead online and budget time to find a spot.
Park once, walk to
- Min Sok Chon Karaoke · 1 min
- Prime Grill Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 1 min
- Somi Somi Ah-boong · 1 min
- Sul & Beans Shaved Ice · 1 min
- Bonchon Convoy Korean Fried Chicken · 3 min
- China Max Dumpling House Dumplings · 3 min
Convoy Court 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
Waits & timing
- Everything's cooked to order — waits of 30-60 minutes happen even with a short line
- Order ahead online to skip most of the wait
- Very little seating — mostly counter and benches
At the table
- Hit the salsa bar hard — it's the most-praised thing here
- Ask about the secret menu posted by the register
- Hours are listed as 10am-10pm (midnight Fri-Sat), but one diner found it closed by 5:30pm on a Thursday — call ahead for an evening visit
Dessert or tea after The Taco Stand
- Somi Somi Get: Ah-boong: black sesame + red bean
- Sul & Beans Get: Strawberry or mango bingsoo — piled with fresh fruit
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
The Taco Stand vs other Convoy mexican
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Taco Stand | Al pastor tacos or the California burrito | $ | midnight | Brutal |
| Lolita's Mexican Food | Carne asada fries | $ | 9pm | Easy |
| 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 |
The Taco Stand: quick answers
What should I order at The Taco Stand?
Regulars order the Al pastor tacos ($3.99) or the California burrito ($10.49), Churros, Grilled mahi mahi (pescado) tacos.
Is parking easy at The Taco Stand?
Parking is rated Brutal for this lot at peak times. The packed Convoy Court lot — order ahead online and budget time to find a spot.
What should I know before going to The Taco Stand?
Everything's cooked to order — waits of 30-60 minutes happen even with a short line. Order ahead online to skip most of the wait. Very little seating — mostly counter and benches.
Where can I get dessert or boba near The Taco Stand?
Somi Somi (ah-boong, 1 min walk, open until 10:30pm (11pm Fri–Sat)); Sul & Beans (shaved ice, 1 min walk, open until 10pm (10:30pm Fri–Sat)); Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, 2 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
The Taco Stand hours
| Mon | 10am–10pm |
| Tue | 10am–10pm |
| Wed | 10am–10pm |
| Thu | 10am–10pm |
| Fri | 10am–midnight |
| Sat | 10am–midnight |
| Sun | 10am–10pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem