# Tacaliente Mexican Grill > Open, spacious dining area features bright murals and mounted TVs creating a casual, authentic vibe. A self-serve salsa bar with hot carrots adds interactive flavor options. The atmosphere suits relaxed meals with family and friends, blending modern comfort with traditional Mexican elements. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TacalienteMexicanGrill - Address: 1266 University Ave, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +16199156490 - Website: https://tacalientemex.com/ - Google rating: 4.2 (324 reviews) ## What it is good for - Al Pastor — 10/10 - Affordable — 10/10 - Seafood — 10/10 - Casual — 10/10 - Late Night Spot — 10/10 - Breakfast Burrito — 10/10 - Carnitas — 10/10 - Burrito Bowl — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Fish — 9.3/10 - Fish Tacos — 9.3/10 - Taco — 9/10 - Breakfast — 9/10 - Salsa — 8.9/10 ## What people say - "I found the tacos here to be fantastic and packed with flavor." - "The fish tacos here feel like family thanks to Matthew's warm welcome." - "The salsas here are rich, delicious, and perfectly balanced." ## Good to know - Taco Tuesday offers four tacos for $7 starting at 2 PM. - Happy hour runs from 4 to 8 PM with fish tacos at $1.29 each. - They accept credit cards only; no cash payments. - Parking is available on-site, making access convenient. - Taco Tuesday ends at 8 PM, despite website claims of 10 PM. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.