Street Tacos in Carlsbad & Oceanside

Señor Grubby’s is home to some of the best street tacos in North County. Hand-made on fresh corn tortillas and loaded with your choice of carne asada, birria, al pastor, carnitas, fish, or shrimp, our tacos are a Carlsbad Village staple, and a local favorite in Oceanside too. Voted Silver for Best Tacos in North County (2024). Dine in, take out, or order online.
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Our Street Tacos

We serve two kinds of tacos, both made fresh to order:

Grubby's Famous Street Tacos

Served on fresh corn tortillas. Choose one taco or three tacos with a side of your choice, and pick your protein: carne asada, birria, carnitas, al pastor, Baja-style or grilled mahi mahi, fish, or shrimp.

Hand Rolled Tacos

Served on a bed of lettuce with mixed cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Choose top sirloin beef or chicken breast, with a side of choice.

See the full lunch and dinner menu for everything we serve.

Birria, Carne Asada, Fish & Shrimp Tacos

Craving something specific? We’ve got you. Try our birria tacos (shredded, consommé-dipped beef), classic carne asada tacos, fresh fish tacos, or shrimp tacos. Every taco is made to order with fresh ingredients.

Taco Tuesday in Carlsbad & Oceanside

Join us every Taco Tuesday for $2 tacos all day, choose from Pollo Asado, Carnitas, Choriqueso, al Pastor, Fish, or Quesabirria. It’s one of the best Taco Tuesday deals in Carlsbad and Oceanside. See our weekly specials.

Order Tacos in Carlsbad or Oceanside

Find us at both the Carlsbad and Oceanside locations. Order online for pickup or delivery, or book taco catering for your next event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get the best street tacos in Carlsbad?

Señor Grubby’s in Carlsbad Village (377 Carlsbad Village Dr) serves hand-made street tacos and was voted Silver for Best Tacos in North County (2024). We also have a location in Oceanside.

What kinds of tacos do you serve?

Grubby’s Famous Street Tacos on fresh corn tortillas with your choice of carne asada, birria, carnitas, al pastor, mahi mahi, fish, or shrimp, plus Hand Rolled Tacos on a bed of lettuce with top sirloin beef or chicken breast.

Do you have Taco Tuesday?

Yes. Every Tuesday we run $2 tacos all day at both locations, including Pollo Asado, Carnitas, Choriqueso, al Pastor, Fish, and Quesabirria.

Do you have fish tacos or birria tacos?

Yes, both. We serve fresh fish tacos (Baja-style or grilled) and birria tacos, plus carne asada and shrimp.

Where are you located?

Carlsbad: 377 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Oceanside: 311 N Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054.