Barry R.
10/31/2025
Great food! Large portions. Quick and very friendly service! I'd come back. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
El Pariente
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2150 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92102
El Pariente is a San Diego-based Mexican restaurant that specializes in authentic Mazatlecan cuisine, offering a traditional home-style dining experience that brings the rich flavors of northern Mexico to the city. Famed for its signature broiled cochito tatemado, the restaurant emphasizes real Mexican flavor without the use of frying, catering to both Hispanic families and adventurous locals alike.
With a focus on dishes made with love and care, El Pariente invites guests to enjoy a culinary journey through regional specialties, such as cochito tatemado tacos and mulitas. The establishment prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where customers can savor the essence of Mazatlán while feeling like part of the familia.
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5.044 reviews
Mary F.
11/5/2025
Freakin' dank!! I was craving some carne asada fries in a smaller size/portion and found El Pariente by chance- more so because I was looking for some cheaper tacos. Their adobada taco was SO...
Jerick M.
11/2/2025
The sleeper spot! -Rolled tacos con todo were super crispy and the the meat was perfectly seasoned -Conchito taco - my favorite taco to get. The meat was juicy and the added chicharron creates...
Jeff L.
9/28/2025
Rolled tacos are superb. While it may be out of way for most people this is a must try venue for its quality meat and positive variant on your typical Mexican to go spot. The staff were friendly...
Ryan M.
9/10/2025
Came to try this new taco shop because they specialize in a specific region of mexican cuisine; Mazatlan. They specialize in Cochito tatemado, or broiled pork. I got a Chochito burrito ($9) it...
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