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Las Morelias - Reviews

3643 University Ave, 92104 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
138

Reviews

67.4%

Satisfaction

41

negative

4

neutral

93

positive

What people say about Las Morelias

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
A R.
Review date: 12/15/2025
9
Great Carnitas, Worth the Late Night Visit
This restaurant has become my second favorite go-to for Carnitas. I usually order them by the pound and split half carnitas and half buche. I don't typically like buche, but it's surprisingly good here. I tend to go later at night, right before they close, so service and parking are not an issue. It's a nice mom and pop shop.
  • Carnitas9
  • buche8
  • service8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Angel A.
Review date: 10/09/2025
8
Solid Mexican Flavors and Friendly Service
My experience at Las Morelias was a solid 4-star one! 🌮 The tacos were flavorful and fresh, and the meats were well seasoned. The service was friendly and quick, though it did get a bit busy at times. Overall, I enjoyed the great food, fair prices, and the cozy place to enjoy real Mexican flavors. It's definitely worth coming back!
  • tacos9
  • meats9
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Juan M.
Review date: 08/24/2025
2
Disappointing Experience: Poor Service and Food
My experience at this restaurant was a complete waste of both money and time. The waiter approached our table with a terrible attitude, offering no greeting or attempt to serve us. The food was equally disappointing. My menudo took about 20 minutes to arrive, indicating it wasn't fresh, and it was chewy and unpleasant. The carnitas were no better, tasting frozen despite a 15-minute wait for them. This was particularly frustrating as there were only two other people in the restaurant, leaving no excuse for the delays or poor service. Nothing about this experience felt fresh or worth the price.
  • waiter1
  • terrible attitude1
  • food1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
sergio I. G.
Review date: 07/27/2025
2
Expensive Drinks, No Chicharron!
My experience at the restaurant was disappointing. There was only one person serving everyone, and they couldn't handle it all. The beers were expensive! For a place that specializes in carnitas, they surprisingly don't sell chicharron. I would recommend going to La Imperial instead.
  • one person serving2
  • expensive beers2
  • no chicharron1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Chark E.
Review date: 04/29/2025
2
Disappointing Birria Experience
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing, especially concerning the birria de chivo. I specifically inquired about bones and was assured they could be removed. However, instead of a flavorful bone soup, I received a large cup of broth with almost no meat and a couple of bones still present. This was very disappointing, particularly given the price of almost $20.
  • birria de chivo2
  • bones2
  • broth3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Alex H.
Review date: 07/16/2024
8
Carnitas and Mariscos Delight
My experience at this restaurant was centered around their carnitas, which they really emphasize. I also found their mariscos menu to be quite nice. The camarones a la diabla were pretty good, and definitely muy caliente!
  • carnitas8
  • mariscos menu7
  • camarones a la diabla7
Price per Person
  • $100+
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Michael G.
Review date: 07/12/2024
9
Excellent Food, Service, and Atmosphere
My experience at Las Morelias was fantastic. I really enjoyed going there. The service was great, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere was wonderful.
  • service9
  • food10
  • atmosphere9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Sabrina
Review date: 06/28/2024
9
Great Food, Welcoming Service, and Nice Ambiance
I love this place! They have upgraded it recently, and it now looks very nice and clean. You can't beat the prices here for such a fulfilling meal. The ladies are always nice and welcoming.
  • place9
  • prices10
  • meal9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
PAINTER'S I. A.
Review date: 04/25/2024
10
Awesome Surtido Tacos & Carnitas!
My experience at this restaurant was awesome 👌. I absolutely loved the surtido tacos and the special 1lb surtido carnitas with rice and beans. The food was fantastic, and the service and atmosphere were also top-notch, both receiving a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • surtido tacos10
  • 1lb surtido carnitas10
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ruben P.
Review date: 03/11/2024
1
Cold, Dry, and Unpleasant Experience
My experience at this restaurant was far from satisfactory. The atmosphere was cold with no heating, making it an uncomfortable dining environment. The food quality was also a major letdown; the meat was dry, and the tacos were served with cold cheese. Overall, the food was no good, and it felt like a waste of time.
  • atmosphere1
  • meat2
  • tacos1

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