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Taco recommendation: San Quintin

oxxo - 12-5-2010 at 02:38 PM

We are looking for eating recommendations in San Quintin. This will be a quick lunch stop, so we are looking for a roadside taco stand, maybe something with mariscos. We have eaten at the taco stand at the city park but have grown tired of it. What about the mariscos shacks north of town? Any recommendations there?

Bajahowodd - 12-5-2010 at 03:32 PM

Where's BajaGringo when you need him?:lol:

If you can handle a sit down, I'd recommend Viejo San Quintin next to the hospital on the West side of the road. It's run by the family that owns Hotel Jardines de Baja. Also, Mission Santa Isabel is good for lunch. It's farther North and on the East side. Personal preference, I guess, but I'd much rather grab a bite at either of these places than at a stand.

mariscos shacks

bajaguy - 12-5-2010 at 03:40 PM

There are several mariscos shacks on your right side northbound headed out of town..........stopped at one and the food was delicious.......unfortunately, don't remember the name or have a photo!!!! It looked like a giant palapa and I think it had a blue sign........like about a hundred of them.......... "inside" sit-down dining with the famous Corona chairs and tables!!!!!

[Edited on 12-5-2010 by bajaguy]

Keri - 12-5-2010 at 03:51 PM

Los Poblanos taco stand on the north side of San Q just a little ways past the big Church. Great tacos and carmelized onions. Barstools out front. This is a stand, not a restuarant. We love it when we are there, usually have lunch on our way into Cielito Lindo. Another good option is Lalos chicken, roasted chicken, salad and fries. Fresh . We do that too. Enjoy either one, neither will break your pocket book. Maybe someone else will step in for better directions,:rolleyes:k

sanquintinsince73 - 12-5-2010 at 10:57 PM

What Keri said, Los Poblanos is the best.

Pompano - 12-6-2010 at 04:52 AM

I've been driving past those northside stands for over 40 years now..and never stopped once in all that time.

Why :?:


I've got to slow down, smell the roses..eat some of those tacos..try Los Poblanos. Gracias for the reports of good eats in San Quintin.

By the way, this IS diet food, right?

Martyman - 12-6-2010 at 09:31 AM

El Cliente is one of those stands. It is excellent!!

SQ Tacos

Gerald - 12-6-2010 at 01:40 PM

Los Poblanos is our favorite

Phil C - 12-6-2010 at 05:54 PM

I second El Cliente! The smoked clam soup for breakfast is awsome.

805gregg - 12-9-2010 at 08:22 AM

There is a guy about mid SQ on the west side of the road with a big copper kettle, where he cooks carnitas stiring them with a boat oar, great food and always crowded.

beachbum1A - 12-9-2010 at 08:57 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
There are several mariscos shacks on your right side northbound headed out of town..........stopped at one and the food was delicious.......unfortunately, don't remember the name or have a photo!!!! It looked like a giant palapa and I think it had a blue sign........like about a hundred of them.......... "inside" sit-down dining with the famous Corona chairs and tables!!!!!

[Edited on 12-5-2010 by bajaguy]


Apparently Bajaguys memory has failed him so here is a picture of the place he refers to (and it was very good too!)

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beachbum1A - 12-9-2010 at 09:01 AM

Almost forgot this shot - even better!

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sanquintinsince73 - 12-9-2010 at 12:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by beachbum1A
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
There are several mariscos shacks on your right side northbound headed out of town..........stopped at one and the food was delicious.......unfortunately, don't remember the name or have a photo!!!! It looked like a giant palapa and I think it had a blue sign........like about a hundred of them.......... "inside" sit-down dining with the famous Corona chairs and tables!!!!!

[Edited on 12-5-2010 by bajaguy]


Apparently Bajaguys memory has failed him so here is a picture of the place he refers to (and it was very good too!)

Poor fish looks like he's wearing a rooster head comb.

bajafam - 12-9-2010 at 05:22 PM

LOS POBLANOS!!! Hands down the best....we don't drive through SQ without eating there :) Guero's is great too, if it fish or shrimp tacos you are after :)

Keri - 12-9-2010 at 06:57 PM

Guerros next to the Pemex has the best ever stuffed clams,k