Carniceria Taco Shop - Escondido

This is a genuine tortilla factory and Mexican grocery store with a meat market and taco shop, all conveniently located together. I tried one of the best Pollo Asado tortas I've had in a long time while waiting for my car at Pep Boys. The sandwich was extremely authentic and the roll it was served on may have been the best I've ever had. The chicken was marinated, well-seasoned, and grilled to perfection. I was impressed by the option to purchase taquitos individually, likely made fresh to order. The only downside was the high price of a 20 oz Coke, so I recommend bringing your own water bottle. The service was friendly and I look forward to trying more items on my next visit.

The birria here is amazing. However, my mom came to pick up some birria Saturday and saw the person drop chicharrón on the floor, proceeded to pick up and ended up cooking it. The person who was selling the birria to my mom said, we don 't do that, he does. It is up to you if you want to buy.

Esperanza's has the best Chicharrons in town! They have the Large cuts! (Not over fried or dried out! All three types! Big sheets, meaty cuts and the bite size ones in bags. You feel like you're in Mexico when you walk in there! It's a quaint little store and restaurant.

I couldn't find the specific section to review their indoor taco shop, but I'll give it a go anyways. I ordered a carne asada and an adobada burrito. The prices were a bit on the high side, over $8, which was a bit of a disappointment. Despite being a regular buyer of their tortillas, I decided to try their tacos. The taste was decent, but the meat seemed to be pre-cooked and chewy, possibly from sitting in a warming bin. The tortilla, on the other hand, was delicious and definitely the highlight. However, when it comes to taco shops, I don't go for the tortillas. I'll stick to their tortillas and the amazing chicharron con carne from their non-taco shop instead. It's a pass for me, Esperanza.

The food at this restaurant is fantastic! The customer service is excellent, and they make their food with fresh tortillas from their own factory located onsite.