Taco Centro Opening Second San Diego Location

SAN DIEGO, CA — A popular taco shop is expanding in San Diego.

Taco Centro will open its second San Diego location this Saturday in the Little Italy neighborhood.

The modern Mexican street food concept from owner and founding partner Adrian Gutierrez originated in November 2022 in the city's Gaslamp Quarter.

"I have lived in Little Italy for the last seven years, and it has been my dream for quite some time to open a taqueria here," Gutierrez said. "I have always loved this neighborhood, and I am grateful that the success of the first Taco Centro allowed me to pursue this second location. I am excited and humbled to bring all the Mexican favorites to the residents and visitors of bustling Little Italy."

The Taco Centro menu features 13 tacos, as well as other Mexican favorites like burritos, quesadillas, taco bowls, nachos and fries. The eatery's signature Taco Azul is a blue corn tortilla filled with grilled angus steak, fresh cheese, whole black beans, avocado, cilantro, onions and house salsa.

The original Taco Centro is located at 539 Island Ave. The new location is at 2171 Kettner Blvd. at the corner of Ivy Street. The space on the ground level of the AV8 apartment building was most recently occupied by Bun & Patti.

A grand opening celebration will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and feature a buy two tacos, get one free special along with live entertainment.

Following the grand opening, Taco Centro will be open at 9 a.m. seven days a week beginning Sunday, with breakfast burritos and chilaquiles. The taqueria will stay open until 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 11 p.m. on Thursday, and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.