El Indio was founded at the corner of India and Grape as a tortilla factory in August of 1940 by Ralph Pesqueira Sr. Fresh corn tortillas were made by hand.
We started back in the '40s by hand-making tortillas and supplying local restaurants. Since then, we have evolved and incorporated multiple recipes from numerous states and regions in Mexico. We always encompass the traditional method of making our food by hand.
Every time I fly home, this is my go-to spot for Mexican food. I truly believe you can't get anything better in old town. The tamales are so fresh and tasty and the corn tortillas are my absolute favorite...
The taco shell is the freshest I've ever had. They're perfectly packed yet simple so it's not a flavor overload. We also tried the soft shell carne asada which was splendid as well. They have a very deep menu as well so if you're not feeling tacos, there's definitely something else for you.
I've seen this place on Diners, Drive-In and Dives and driven by several times while visiting San Diego. Why we never stopped before (or in the 4 years we lived here back in the 90s) I'll never know! These are the bomb taquitos...loaded with guacamole, lettuce and cheese!! Service was awesome...
El Indio was recommend by a friend who used to live here and did not disappoint! We got the California burrito, with added guacamole per their recommendation, and it was great. While the food was excellent, the service was even better...
