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CRACK TACO SHOP

Home of the World-Famous Cardiff Crack Tri-Tip Taco. Serving San Diego’s Most Addictive Mexican Food!

SAN DIEGO'S MOST FAMOUS TACO SINCE 1985

Crack Tri-Tip Taco

Our signature tri-tip marinated in a secret burgundy pepper blend, perfectly smoked and served with fresh onions, cilantro, and guacamole on our hand-pressed corn tortilla.

THE ULTIMATE LOADED NACHO EXPERIENCE

Crack Tri-Tip Nachos

Our world-famous burgundy pepper tri-tip piled high on crispy tortilla chips with melted cheese, beans, jalapeños, guacamole, chipotle crema, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo.

SAN DIEGO'S MOST SATISFYING BURRITO

Crack Tri-Tip Burrito

Our legendary burgundy pepper tri-tip wrapped with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo in a warm flour tortilla for the ultimate handheld feast.

MELTED PERFECTION IN EVERY BITE

Crack Tri-Tip Quesadilla

Our famous burgundy pepper tri-tip and melted cheese grilled to golden perfection between crispy flour tortillas, served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

BREAKFAST

(Served 7:30am – 12pm)

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TACOS

Crack (Tri-Tip) Taco

Tri-Tip, Onion, Cilantro, and Guacamole on a Fresh Corn Tortilla (1 or 2 Tacos)

$6.95

Al Pastor Taco

Al Pastor, Onion, Cilantro, and Guacamole on a Fresh Corn Tortilla (1 or 2 Tacos)

$6.95

Pollo Asada Taco

Pollo Asado, Onion, Cilantro, and Guacamole on a Fresh Corn Tortilla (1 or 2 Tacos)

$5.95

Baja Shrimp Taco

Baja Shrimp, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, and Chipotle Crema on a Fresh Corn Tortilla (1 or 2 Tacos)

$6.95

Potato Taco

Potato, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, and Cotija Cheese on a Fresh Corn Tortilla ( 1 or 2 Tacos)

$5.95

Grilled Alaskan Fish Taco

Grilled Fish, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, and Chipotle Crema on a Fresh Corn Tortilla (1 or 2 Tacos)

$5.95

IPA Battered Fish Taco

Battered Fish, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, and Chipotle on a Fresh Corn Tortilla (1 or 2 Tacos)

$5.95

3 Rolled Tacos

3 Rolled Tacos Served with Choice of Beef or Chicken, Topped with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, and Cheese

$9.95

6 Rolled Tacos

6 Rolled Tacos Served with Choice of Beef or Chicken, Topped with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, and Cheese

$16.95

BURRITOS

Crack (Tri-Tip) Burrito

Tri-Tip, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$18.95

Al Pastor Burrito

Al Pastor, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$17.95

Pollo Asado Burrito

Pollo Asado, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$17.95

Baja Shrimp Burrito

Baja Shrimp, Rice, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$18.95

Crackafornia Burrito

Tri-Tip, Fries, Guacamole, Cheese, Sour Cream, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$18.95

Veggie Burrito

Red Peppers, Rice, Beans, Cheese, Corn, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$15.95

Bean & Cheese Burrito

Beans and Cheddar Cheese Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

$11.95

QUESADILLAS

Crack (Tri-Tip) Quesadilla

Tri-Tip Quesadilla Served with a Side of Sour Cream and Guacamole

$17.95

Al Pastor Quesadilla

Al Pastor Quesadilla Served with a Side of Sour Cream and Guacamole.

$16.95

Pollo Asado Quesadilla

Pollo Asado Quesadilla Served with a Side of Sour Cream and Guacamole

$16.95

Shrimp Quesadilla

Shrimp Quesadilla Served with a Side of Sour Cream and Guacamole

$17.95

HOUSE SPECIALS

Tri-Tip Fries

Famous Cardiff Crack Tri-Tip Loaded on Crispy Fries with Melted Cheddar, Jalapeños, Guacamole, Chipotle Crema, Sour Cream & Fresh Pico de Gallo

Chicken Nachos

Tender Seasoned Chicken Piled High on Crispy Tortilla Chips with Melted Cheese, Refried Beans, Jalapeños, Fresh Guacamole, Chipotle Crema, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo

Fish & Chips

Flaky, Golden Beer-Battered Cod Fillets with Perfectly Seasoned Crispy French Fries, Served with Our Fresh House-Made Salsa and Classic Ketchup

SPECIALS

Tri-Tip Nachos

Tri-Tip, Cheddar Cheese, Beans, Jalapenos, Guacamole, Chipotle Crema, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo

$17.95

Tri-Tip French Fries

Tri-Tip, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapenos, Guacamole, Chipotle Crema, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo Served on French Fries

$17.95

Chicken Nachos

Chicken, Cheese, Beans, Jalapenos, Guacamole, Chipotle Crema, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo

$16.95

Chicken Fries

Chicken, Jalapenos, Chipotle Crema, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo Served on French Fries

$16.95

Fish & Chips

Battered Cod, French Fries, Served with a Side of Salsa and Ketchup

$19.95

SIDES

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn Topped with Mayo, Cotija Cheese, and Tajin.

DRINKS

Coke (20 oz)

Carbonated soft drink with a classic cola flavor

$3.99

Coke Zero (20oz)

Sugar-free soda with classic cola flavor

$3.99

Diet Coke (20oz)

Carbonated soft drink with zero calories and sugar

$3.99

Sprite (20oz)

Crisp lemon-lime soda

$3.99

Dr. Pepper (20oz)

Carbonated soft drink with a unique blend of 23 flavors and zero sugar

$3.99

Topo Chico Mineral Sparkling Water Bottle (12 oz)

Effervescent mineral water

$4.99

Jarritos Mandarin (12.5 oz)

Carbonated soft drink with a sweet and tangy mandarin orange flavor

$3.99

Jarritos Tamarindo (12.5 oz)

Carbonated soft drink with a rich, tangy tamarind flavor and a hint of sweetness

$3.99

Jarritos Lime (12.5 oz)

Carbonated soft drink with a bright and zesty lime flavor

$3.99

Crystal Geyser Bottle (16.9 oz)

$2.99

Mexican Coke (12 oz)

$3.99

Mexican Sprite (12 oz)

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN DESSERT

FRESH CHURROS

Two crispy, golden churros dusted with cinnamon sugar and filled with rich, creamy filling for the ultimate indulgent dessert.

VOICES OF FLAVOR

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