Barrio Logan has long been a colorful bastion for the working-class Mexican and Chicano community in San Diego. Today it still holds strong to these roots, while embracing and also resisting aspects of change. Despite hotly debated questions surrounding gentrification, Barrio Logan is rapidly being recognized for much more than the world-class murals painted on the undercarriage of the Coronado Bridge. Long gone are the days of Barrio Logan being perceived as a strictly Mexican and industrial neighborhood. Barrio now embraces an ethnically diverse group of residents, artists, businesses, and institutions.
One of a handful of taco spots in San Diego that pulls off legit TJ style tacos, located right next to La Bodega Gallery. The vibe of the interior is solid, with community style picnic tables, and walls covered with ephemera celebrating the Barrio and So-Cal culture. Don’t sleep out on their aqua fresca of the day, and def save room for their churro and ice cream dessert (it’ll serve two people unless you’re going big). Favorite tacos are the Taco De Barrio, Pollo Asado, Veggie, and can’t go wrong with the Carne Asada.
