Tierra Santa Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

Tierra Santa Mexican Restaurant is a delightful spot in San Diego's Tierrasanta Gateway, celebrated for its vibrant flavors and cozy atmosphere. With a menu that boasts everything from hearty breakfast burritos to savory carne asada, diners can indulge in comforting Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price. While the service is typically brisk, some have noted variability in portion sizes. Families appreciate the kid-friendly options and ample seating. Whether you’re craving a quick bite or a casual dinner, this inviting eatery offers a taste of Mexico with a welcoming vibe.

Contact Info

  • Location: 5950 Santo Rd Suite E & F, San Diego, CA 92124
  • Located in: Tierrasanta Gateway
  • Phone: (858) 277-3412
  • Price range: $$
Tierra Santa Mexican Restaurant

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am-8 pm

Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Tierra Santa Mexican Restaurant Food & drink

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Menus and Prices

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I just got back from the beach off a long run and decided to stop by this place for burrito.
little did I know that it's an actual restaurant and not a fast food, you'll see from my pictures that I took at a local park soon thereafter, that this is no ordinary burrito. I would say it's below average size for a burrito from San Diego, but just a little bit below-average you do not need to eat more than that you naughty naughty boy. I took out my huge knife cut the burrito in half to show you that there's a certain kind of sweet bean inside.......
beans with a sweet sauce, please do not think that I said that they put beans in the burrito, I do not like burritos from San Pedro and Long Beach because everywhere up there they put beans and rice in your burrito.
this burrito is much different than that because there's only a few beans and you can taste each of their textures and there's a sweet sauce with them, it doesn't stop there the carne asada was marinated to perfection and did not taste like fast food, furthermore it had plenty of guacamole that was just perfect. if I bring a friend to San Diego I would not brag about this burrito I would eat this burrito in private with a grin on my face knowing that I'm getting a good deal, but if I wanted to really impress them I would bring them to one of the fast food places like Los panchos Alberto's and the like. unless I was going to sit down and eat and which case I would most likely come here cuz it seems like they really put it all on the plate. dear goodness I can't wait to find a lady with firm forearms and soft hands and brunette hair dripping down her back and bring her here sit her down and have a sweet little date.


We moved to San Diego 2 years ago and were looking for a Tuesday Evening place to go.
We found TSMR and loved it for the way our bar tender/waitress welcomed us and made us feel like family.
We even had multiple family (30+) dinner events there.
Recently the management fired our bar tender because she "was too friendly and talked to all the customer"! How can you be TOO FRIENDLY?? She was never inappropriate, just welcoming and happy.
We will not be going back.
If they management has taken a "we don't want the customers to feel at home, we just want their money," that's not the kind of place that I want to spend my time in.
Veronica, beautiful, we miss you! Joyce & Steve


Got the Carne Con Camarones and the El Comal.
Both entrees were very tasty.
The Carne Con Camarones steak was smaller than expected, but tender.
The bacon wrapped shrimp were very good.
The El Comal shrimp, chicken, and steak were a little dry.
So if we ordered it again, we would request an extra plate to remove everything from the sizzling plate so they don't overcook.
The prices are a little high, but the quality is very good.
Update: Got the El Comal and the Shrimp Burrito.
Both were very tasty.
From the El Comal we immediately removed the shrimp, chicken, and steak, which prevented them from overcooking and getting dry.
The Shrimp Burrito contained 8 nickel sized shrimp, which was very disappointing for a full sized burrito.
My wife even remarked that a fast food Sombrero burrito was better and always contained more meat.
For the prices charged, the meal was not a good value.


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