Tacos and mulitas at Tacos El Franc. | Tacos El Franc Most San Diegans, transplant or native, know that living in a border city comes with a deep knowledge and appreciation of its local taquerias. Tacos — sometimes best enjoyed with fresh salsas out of an unassuming food truck or street st and after a night out — are both easily accessible and inclusive of almost all diets: carnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan. Essentially, tacos are San Diego’s multi-hyphenate meal — considered a street food while on the go, a filling meal for families, and, for most, a highly satisfying craving. Longtime San Diego residents may have pinned their favorite Mexican restaurants and taquerias throughout the years, but there’s always room for newer additions. The following roundup includes stellar tacos from restaurants specializing in everything from mariscos full of chile heat to savory birria as well as some vegetarian versions and upscale chef offerings. From the traditional and beyond, here are the best tacos in San Diego. New this update: Local icon Las Cuatro Milpas, which will move into a new location later this spring or summer, leaves the map temporarily. La Familia, which closed permanently, also leaves; Tacos el Franc and Taco Centro enter. Roxana Becerril is a Mexican-American journalist based in Southern California. When she’s not traveling or creating lifestyle content, she covers San Diego’s restaurants, events, and local businesses. Since earning her degree in journalism and advertising from San Diego State University, her work has been published by award-winning national and local publications including The Los Angeles Times, San Diego Magazine, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. She drinks multiple beverages throughout the day and enjoys making them — matcha lattes, green juice, and chai tea are in her current rotation.  ...read more read less