Morenos Taqueria

Stopped by this taqueria tonight, our first night in Pismo Beach. This is a family owned business and we were immediately greeted by everyone there. The prices here seem excellent. I enjoyed my meal here and it was very filling after a long day of driving and hiking.

I had the quesabirria tacos, chips and salsa, and a Mexican Coke. The portions were excellent and the food didn't disappoint. The quesabirria tacos tasted like the ones I had in Mexico and were very authentic. I would've liked to try some different salsas with the quesabirria tacos. I saw some in other pictures here but mine didn't come with any.

Chips and salsa are not included with the meal and had to be purchased separately. The chips were made fresh and warm when I received them. For a single person, the portion size of the chips was a bit much. I would've preferred an option to purchase a half size or have some included with the meal.

Looking forward to coming back soon to try their burrito!

A few friends and I walked in for some late night tacos. Even though we walked in 10 minutes before closing, the workers were so kind and accommodating. I was astonished at the unique meat options I have never seen elsewhere! I always go for a classic birria taco, but this time I tried buche, cabeza, and adobada. I can confidently say that they were all delicious. Highly recommend everyone coming here to get their Hispanic food fix while in Pismo!

Awesome mexican joint just minutes from the pier, free parking for customers. eat in or take out available.

I loved the food and the service here. I visited on a Tuesday night close to their closing time. But even then we were treated like family. It was so nice speaking in Spanish to our server. The server is so kind, welcoming, and accommodating. I love that I got a free Agua de horchata by just liking their Instagram and also the chicken sope was loaded with meat and all the toppings. My husband is vegan and had the French fries which we both enjoyed. I highly recommend Morenos taqueria while visiting Pismo beach for an authentic Mexican experience and meal.

One of the best burritos I’ve had in a long time! Recommending to all my friends and family. What a great find. Burrito supreme with mixed meat, asada and shrimp. Their chips and salsa is so good. New guilty pleasure and would get take out here weekly without question!

I think these are the best tacos I’ve had so far in my whole life. I got the fish taco, the asada, and because the reviews were good - the queso birria.

All three tacos were executed perfectly in taste and texture. They do not skip out on toppings and clearly have an understanding of the balance between seasoning, heat control during cooking, and usage of ingredients.

I ate the asada first, which was bursting with real flavor (and not just saltiness, which I find too often in most cuisine across America). The meat was also quite moist.

I had the fish taco next, which was one big mountain of fried fish and toppings. I was most impressed with how hot yet moist and fleshy the fish was when I bit into it, two sure signs that the oil was hot when they cooked it and that they used the appropriate amount of batter.

Finally, I saved the queso birria for last. I’m so glad I got this. I actually got a second one because it was so good. Where do I start? The taco shell was part soft and partially crisped, which lended a beautiful mouthfeel. It comes with a generous amount of consommé which adds more aroma and a slight bit of heat. This bit of fattiness is delicately balanced by the acidity from the lime. The filling itself is out of this world, and has just the right amount of cheesiness (without overpowering). The meat is incredibly tender and moist, and is bursting with flavour. I hope you can see why I had to order a second one.

In addition, they are very attentive in their service, more than other restaurants I have encountered in the central California coast. They show that they care about your experience here in both the food and customer service.

They definitely know what they are doing here. Worth returning and ordering more!!

Omgosh!! I feel like we discovered treasure! Tiny little incognito place that unfortunately blends in and if not for reviews we may have passed. The young lady at the counter is so sweet, the prices are very reasonable, and seriously OH EM GEE the carnitas!! We went for dinner and I was so so pleasantly surprised we went back a couple days later so my husband could get a breakfast burrito and I was delighted to have the carnitas tacos (yes, in my book, tacos for breakfast - with coffee - are encouraged during vacation!) This little mom, daughter and son gem is a must visit while in Pismo!!

Loved this place so much, the first visit I had enchiladas and my boyfriend got a torta and birria tacos! We raved about it to my family and dragged them to coke back the next day! They got the birria tacos too, and a California burrito! They are so friendly and cheerful here. Awesome place to eat can’t wait to visit next year!!! Oh and the horchata 👌.

After a long mountain trail of cycling with my family in SLO, we needed some good protein and we stopped at this delicious Mexican restaurant! I highly recommend recommend if you enjoy authentic Mexican Food! My son had a delicious carne assda burrito, my daughter had steak fries! My son and I had quesa tacos, the seasoning on red tortilla was amazing and all of the steak had a charbroiled home cooked hint flavor! Their shrimp tacos were refreshingly delicious with great flavor ! Lastly their customer service was top rated they really checked on my kids and my family!!!

As a self-proclaimed taco enthusiast who has explored taco joints from coast to coast, I can confidently say that Moreno's Taqueria stands head and shoulders above the rest. This place has captured my heart, and here's why:

I'm originally from CA, and my taco journey has taken me through SOCAL, CENCAL, NORCAL, TX, NM, AZ, NYC, CHICAGO, and even Mexico itself. But Moreno's Taqueria has a special place in my heart because they treat you like family from the moment you walk in. The owner and staff have mastered the art of making every guest feel valued and at home.

Now, let's talk about the food. It's more than just food; it's a labor of love and passion. Every dish at Moreno's Taqueria is crafted with care and dedication, and it truly shines through in the flavors. As someone who has a deep love for tacos, I've sampled them far and wide, and Moreno's sits with my TOP 3!

My personal favorites include their queso birria (beef) tacos, which are an absolute delight. The flavors burst in your mouth with each bite. And let's not forget the asada tacos; they are perfection on a plate. But it's not just the meats; their rice and beans are on point too.

If you have the chance, don't miss their menudo on weekends. It's the perfect comfort food that warms your soul.

I have a special connection to Moreno's Taqueria because when I was stationed at Vandenberg SFB, CA, finding a taco spot that met my expectations was surprisingly challenging. Moreno's not only met those expectations but exceeded them in every way.

To sum it up, Moreno's Taqueria is a taco lover's paradise. The warmth of the staff, the exceptional quality of the food, and the overall experience make it a must-visit. My family and friends know about my love for tacos, and Moreno's Taqueria is where I proudly take them to experience the best.

Thank you, Moreno's Taqueria, for setting the bar so high and consistently delivering outstanding tacos. You've won a devoted fan in me!
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This place is so worth it! Food was delicious, staff was kind and they had seating. Nothing fancy just great food!! We had the quesabirria tacos and carne asada fries!

Delicious authentic food and lovely people
We had quesabirria, barbacoa sopes and chilaquiles
Fresh and high quality ingredients, and very flavourful
We had a great chat with the waiter who is from Mexico City, definitely a great place to eat in Pismo!

Looked this spot up before coming to Pismo for a staycation and glad I did. There's a plethora of spots in downtown Pismo by the pier that...aren't...incredibly...........diverse....in their offerings. Everyone has sides, burgers, boozy beverages, and their own version of clam chowder but Moreno's has incredibly flavorful Mexican fare, GREAT service, and a simple menu that's not trying to be more than what it is supposed to be.
I had a shrimp quesadilla; my wife had a breakfast burrito, and both were devoured within minutes of receiving them.
I needed more and ordered a barbacoa taco and an asada taco...both delicious and washed down with a Jarritos.
Clean joint with great food and friendly service.....what more does anyone need? Definitely returning the next time we are in town.

Came in on a rainy Monday afternoon 3pm. Slow day, no crowds. Got an asada burrito with everything and salsa Verde. Was pretty good. More meat than filler. Meat was soft and tender, not chewy with good flavor. Washed it down with Horchata. I'll be back to try the tacos.

Delicious food! Great service. We had the birria, asada fries, asada tacos, lengua taco, cabexa taco, asada quesadilla and horchata. Nice family-owned restaurant close to the pier.

Amazing, superb and kind service, The place is small, but the food is huge. The fries are something absolutely to get by default and the tacos are what a true Mexican taco should be. They close at 7

We discovered this place by reading the reviews and we weren't disappointed. This is a hidden gem. Everything from the service to the food was amazing. The young girl serving was lovely and helpful. The restaurant was very unassuming from the outside but don't be fooled as the food is exceptional. We ordered takeaway taco's (beef and chicken) with corn chips, guacamole and salsa to eat on the beach front with jalapeno's (careful they were hot). The servings were very generous and we have been dreaming about it since. We wish we could Uber it from Australia.

The food was delicious and will keep us coming back but the star of the show was the young lady working the counter who was both helpful and delightful.

Really good traditional Mexican food. Great tacos, huge burritos.

Best Mexican food I have ever had visiting from Texas! The service was awesome. The moment I walked in I was greeted by a very kind young lady! Made me feel very welcomed.