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Adalberto's - Reviews

6685 El Cajon Blvd, 92115 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
305

Reviews

47.5%

Satisfaction

131

negative

29

neutral

145

positive

What people say about Adalberto's

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Zuly L.
Review date: 12/22/2025
6
Good food, but no special orders
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. The food was good, but they do not accommodate special orders. Today, at 9: 22 am, I asked the cashier for a California burrito with a roll taco inside. The cashier informed me that they only sell them in sets of three. I didn't need three; I just wanted to add crunchiness to my burrito. As I was the one paying, I found this inflexible. Oh well, next time I'll know to go somewhere else, not too far away, for nothing.
  • food7
  • California burrito5
  • special orders3
  • cashier4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Street G.
Review date: 11/22/2025
2
Overpriced and Underwhelming Food
My experience at this restaurant was largely negative due to the high prices and poor food quality. I found that you barely get any food for very high prices. The nachos were simply pathetic, and the taste of the burrito was mid. It felt like it was about half tortilla.
  • burrito5
  • food2
  • prices2
  • nachos1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Anna
Review date: 11/20/2025
2
Disappointing Experience with Bland Food
UPDATE: I wrote my initial review *before* reading the other posted reviews. Lesson learned. It seems there have been multiple complaints about the "carne asada" nachos, or more accurately named "cartilage asada" nachos. They've had multiple opportunities to improve, but clearly don't trust the honest feedback from actual customers. Ehh. Ok. ORIGINAL POST: Welp. Disappointing sums it up. Definitely not worth the money. The chips were flavorless, the rice was bland, and the "refried" beans were equally uninspired. I ordered the "carne asada" nachos, and calling them that is a blatant lie. Cartilage is the honest ingredient, not at all carne asada. How embarrassing and disappointing. On the upside, if you are on a seasoning-free diet, this is your place. Zero flavor. Zero salt. Zero Asada. Not a fan.
  • seasoning-free diet5
  • carne asada nachos1
  • chips1
  • rice1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Avishai A.
Review date: 11/11/2025
9
Consistently Great Food, Prices, and Service
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. They offer good deals on tacos with solid portions, and the food always comes out quick. The service is quick and friendly, making it a perfect spot for a casual lunch or quick dinner. Whether you're grabbing a few tacos to go or dining in, you really can’t go wrong here. I consistently experience good food, great prices, and fast service every time.
  • tacos9
  • portions8
  • food9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Gus H.
Review date: 11/06/2025
7
Cabeza Burrito Star, Carne Asada Lacking
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. I tried the cabeza burrito, which I rated a 9. 2/10. It was great overall, though it could have used a bit more salt. It comes with onion and cilantro. The carne asada street tacos, however, were a disappointment at 6/10. They were just 'whatever' because the carne asada wasn't seasoned and was bland. The green salsa was spicy but lacked any lemony flavor. The red salsa was more like enchilada sauce, but it wasn't bad. I would definitely come back for the cabeza.
  • cabeza burrito9
  • green salsa5
  • red salsa6
  • carne asada street tacos6
  • carne asada4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Jose R.
Review date: 09/26/2025
6
Inconsistent Food Experience
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag, leading me to give it 3 stars. While the food can be really good at times, it was also quite disappointing during my visit. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, expecting grilled chicken, but instead received spicy shredded chicken. This was unexpected as I've never received shredded chicken when ordering a chicken quesadilla before. The service was rated 4 stars, and the atmosphere was also rated 4 stars, described as quiet and easy to talk in. The price per person was between $10–20, and the wait time was up to 10 minutes.
  • food5
  • service7
  • atmosphere7
  • chicken quesadilla3
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Paloma R.
Review date: 09/13/2025
7
Delicious Taco, But Not What Was Advertised
I ordered the chicken tacos, expecting what the picture advertised: two chicken tacos with rice and beans for around $6. However, when my food arrived, I only received one taco and no rice or beans, which was completely different from the picture. 😭🤣 Honestly, I found the situation hilarious, but the taco itself was pretty delicious. I hope next time I actually get what’s being advertised in the picture. 🙏
  • chicken tacos8
  • picture advertised3
  • rice and beans2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Mohammed M.
Review date: 08/20/2025
3
Dry Breakfast Burrito, Questionable Eggs
I visited this morning and ordered the breakfast burrito. Unfortunately, it was quite dry. While the portion size was good for the price, I've had better. I specifically asked if they used real eggs, and the staff confirmed, but the taste was not like real eggs. I suspect they use commercial eggs that come in bags. Honesty is the key, guys.
  • portion size7
  • breakfast burrito3
  • real eggs2
  • Honesty2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Desiree M.
Review date: 06/20/2025
2
Overcooked Meat and Overpriced Meal
My experience at the restaurant involved ordering the carne asada fries and super nachos for dinner. Unfortunately, the meat in both dishes was overcooked and dry, tasting old and strange. The meal also came with dry beans and rice, and was lacking sour cream. Overall, the food was dry and the experience felt overpriced. It needs improvement and attention.
  • carne asada fries2
  • super nachos2
  • meat1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Gregory F.
Review date: 06/02/2025
9
Delicious Food, Great Value Drive-Thru
My experience at this restaurant was primarily focused on the food and value. The location itself is quite nondescript, easily overlooked next to a car wash, and it's strictly a drive-thru takeout establishment. However, the food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous, making it a great value. The service was also efficient and fast enough for a drive-thru experience.
  • food10
  • plenty of it9
  • great value10
  • location2

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