Coal Bros Taqueria - San Diego

Our downtown office ordered via GrubHub based on someone's experience with them at another location. When I went to pick up the food the staff was smiles and nice. The moment I asked if the food was labeled for each person's order THEY told me that it was not indicated on the receipt and the attitude began. I was begrudginly given a pen and the handwritten order slip. I asked for assistance to figure out which tacos were which; they were NOT happy to do that but did. I asked for additional green sauce and was told NO THERE IS NONE (meanwhile it was in the food prep area). The food is average, at best. Other local shops have much better choices, much better portions, for much better prices and service with a smile.

A quick stop turned out to be quite a gem. We got the Surf and Turf taco. The size was perfect for a small appetite, but I could see that adding a smaller street taco would be a perfect meal. The flavors were awesome; some heat but not too much. Layers upon layers of flavor and the green salsa was superb. Meat was super tender and of high quality, and paired with a local brew, perfecto! We will return!

The flavor mix was pleasant. However I found the carne asada very dry, and the mix taco (right on the picture) didn't look like it was really worth 10$ by itself.Food: 4/5

Carne asada taco burrito: A mild flavor followed by some strong punches.Black Al pastor: Undertone of mildness covered in strong flavorful black Al pastor.Guacamole: mild and flavorfulFreshness: Was ok, not fresh, not stale. Almost in the middle. Sauces were fresh. Guacamole was fresh. Meat and tortilla was about in the middle.Size: tacos were a larger size, fair for the price. Burrito was flatter. For the price a bit small.I came on a Monday at 5pm right at opening, appreciated that they had a different flavor profile. It was good. Will try again another time when they have ribeye or chicken signature tacos.2nd visit: I tried the signature rib eye and chicken tacos today. Both were very good and echo my precious sentiments. $9 per taco is very expensive for the signature tacos though.

Went in really quick before show at house of blues. Meat has a weird after taste. Staff was SUPER rude today before I even ordered! When paying, I signed for the total and cashier tipped themself 25%, i hadn't gotten any choice to tip or anything, they just selected the option themselves. I always tip, but they were being super rude for one and second they frickin did it behind my back anyway at 25%. Stealing money, man...We didn't catch it until we saw it on the receipt. When we asked them about why they were tipping themselves 25% without my knowing they just gave me the tip amount in cash quickly and tried to act like it was just assumed. Bro what?