Chilaquiles
$ 15.50Savor traditional Mexican chilaquiles featuring crispy corn tortillas simmered in savory red sauce, topped with melted cheese, fresh cilantro, and your choice of chicken, carnitas, or steak.
Savor traditional Mexican chilaquiles featuring crispy corn tortillas simmered in savory red sauce, topped with melted cheese, fresh cilantro, and your choice of chicken, carnitas, or steak.
A vibrant and energizing plate of fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with spicy Mexican chorizo sausage, served alongside warm corn tortillas and home-style fried potatoes.
A rustic Mexican favorite of tender shredded beef (machaca) and eggs cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, garnished with fresh herbs.
Freshly scrambled eggs tossed with diced tomatoes, onions, and spicy jalapeños, served with a comforting side of refried beans and home-style potatoes.
A comforting morning classic featuring fluffy scrambled eggs combined with savory diced ham, accompanied by golden-brown homestyle potatoes.
A thick, folded garden omelet bursting with melted cheese, earthy mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. Recommended by local diners!
Two perfectly fried over-easy eggs resting on a warm corn tortilla, smothered in a rich, vibrant red ranchero sauce and sprinkled with fresh cotija cheese.
A fluffy folded omelet stuffed with savory crispy bacon and melted cheese, crowned with fresh ripe avocado slices and served with home fries.
A hearty morning feast featuring a juicy charbroiled steak, a dollop of fresh guacamole, fluffy scrambled eggs, and breakfast potatoes.
A warm breakfast sandwich built with fluffy egg, melted cheese, and your choice of ham, crispy bacon, or sausage on a toasted roll.
A thick, golden-brown toasted breakfast burrito packed with eggs, beans, cheese, potatoes, and your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage. A local morning favorite!
A hearty vegetarian breakfast burrito featuring over-easy eggs, beans, rice, cheese, and a flavorful ranchero sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
A savory breakfast burrito stuffed with spiced shredded machaca beef, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, toasted to golden perfection.
A delicious chorizo and egg burrito featuring vibrant, spiced Mexican sausage and gooey melted cheese wrapped tightly in a flour tortilla.
A hefty breakfast burrito filled with tender pieces of grilled steak, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese.
A wholesome breakfast bowl layered with fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned pinto or black beans, melted cheese, roasted potatoes, and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
A classic, simple burrito filled with your choice of black or pinto beans and creamy melted cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
A warm and comforting burrito featuring seasoned beans, fluffy Mexican rice, and melted cheese.
A colorful vegetarian burrito packed with grilled veggies, rice, black beans, cool sour cream, and cheese.
A comforting burrito featuring a battered chile relleno, savory beans, sour cream, and melted cheese.
A coastal-style burrito filled with crispy battered fish, creamy tartar sauce, crunchy cabbage, and vibrant salsa fresca.
A zesty buffalo burrito stuffed with lightly breaded crispy chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, romaine lettuce, cooling ranch dressing, and salsa fresca.
A fresh Caesar-style burrito filled with grilled chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, and signature Caesar pepita dressing.
A grilled chicken burrito packed with juicy pollo asado, fresh guacamole, and bright salsa fresca.
A tender carnitas burrito featuring slow-roasted shredded pork, creamy guacamole, and fresh salsa fresca.
A hearty shredded beef burrito filled with tender beef, sautéed bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and melted cheese.
A sizzling fajita burrito loaded with sautéed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and rich guacamole.
Widely celebrated as San Diego's finest! A classic carne asada burrito featuring tender grilled steak, generous guacamole, and freshly chopped salsa fresca.
An adobada pork burrito loaded with marinated red pork, guacamole, fresh onions, and cilantro.
A decadent quesaburrito featuring a crunchy layer of melted cheese on the outside, filled with your choice of steak or chicken and fresh guacamole.
The legendary San Diego staple! A massive burrito stuffed with golden french fries, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, and choice of steak or chicken.
A Philly-style fusion burrito stuffed with steak or chicken, melted cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, bacon, and salsa fresca.
A flavorful shrimp burrito filled with plump shrimp, rice, beans, sour cream, and your choice of ranchero or spicy diablo sauce.
A luxurious surf and turf burrito loaded with tender steak, succulent shrimp, Mexican rice, sour cream, and rich guacamole.
An ultimate culinary creation packed with french fries, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, an over-easy egg, bacon, and choice of steak or chicken.
A fresh grilled mahi mahi burrito filled with flaky fish, rich guacamole, crisp cabbage, and salsa fresca.
A crusty Mexican torta filled with savory shredded machaca beef, fresh avocado slices, crisp lettuce, onion, and tomato on toasted bread.
A toasted torta roll loaded with spicy chorizo sausage, fresh avocado slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
A delicious vegetarian torta featuring fresh avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, onions, and melted cheese on crusty telera bread.
A classic torta with sliced ham, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and creamy avocado on a warm telera roll.
A crispy buffalo chicken sandwich-style torta layered with spicy buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, and fresh avocado.
A grilled chicken torta stuffed with juicy grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, crisp lettuce, and tomato on warm crusty bread.
A tender carnitas torta filled with slow-cooked shredded pork, avocado slices, lettuce, and fresh vegetables on crusty bread.
A mouth-watering carne asada torta featuring grilled steak strips, fresh avocado, tomato, and lettuce on a warm telera roll.
An adobada pork torta served on a toasted roll with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and creamy avocado slices.
A fusion Philly torta loaded with tender meat, melted cheese, peppers, onions, lettuce, and avocado.
A crunchy hard-shell taco packed with seasoned shredded beef, crisp lettuce, and shredded yellow cheese.
A crisp corn taco shell filled with shredded chicken, fresh lettuce, and sharp cheddar cheese.
A golden fried potato taco topped with cool sour cream, crisp lettuce, and grated cheese.
Crispy rolled taquitos stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken, topped with a generous drizzle of sour cream and fresh guacamole.
A traditional Baja fish taco featuring crispy fried fish, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy tartar sauce on a warm corn tortilla.
A soft taco filled with crispy buffalo chicken, drizzled with spicy buffalo and ranch dressing, and topped with romaine lettuce.
A savory grilled chicken taco with smoky charbroiled flavor, fresh guacamole, and bright salsa fresca.
A tender carnitas soft taco loaded with juicy shredded pork, fresh cilantro, onions, and a dollop of guacamole.
A vegetarian fajita taco filled with sautéed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and creamy guacamole on a soft tortilla.
A classic street taco with tender marinated carne asada, fresh diced onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
An adobada taco featuring tender marinated red pork topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and melted cheese.
A crispy-crusted quesataco with melted cheese on the tortilla, filled with seasoned shrimp, ranchero sauce, rice, and sour cream.
A Philly-style soft taco loaded with grilled meat, melted cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and bacon.
A coastal shrimp taco featuring plump grilled shrimp, crisp cabbage, guacamole, and salsa fresca in a warm corn tortilla.
A grilled mahi mahi taco garnished with fresh cabbage, salsa fresca, guacamole, and a side of lime.
Two cheesy enchiladas topped with your choice of red or green sauce, fresh lettuce, sour cream, and melted cheese.
Two savory shredded beef enchiladas covered in red or green sauce, crisp lettuce, sour cream, and melted cheese.
Two tender chicken enchiladas baked with rich red or green sauce, melted cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
Two decadent shrimp enchiladas drenched in a savory sauce and topped with melted cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
A crispy flat corn tortilla layered with seasoned black or pinto beans, crisp lettuce, and shredded cheese.
A crunchy tostada topped with seasoned shredded beef, refried beans, crisp lettuce, and cotija cheese.
A crispy tostada piled high with grilled carne asada, seasoned beans, fresh lettuce, and cheese.
A massive Tostada Grande featuring a giant crispy tortilla bowl filled with rice, beans, choice of chicken or steak, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.
A healthy and satisfying Vallarta Bowl with seasoned rice, black beans, choice of steak or chicken, fresh avocado slices, salsa fresca, and cotija cheese.
A crisp Chicken Caesar Pepita Salad tossed with crunchy tortilla strips, cotija cheese, cilantro pepita dressing, and choice of steak, crispy, or flame-broiled chicken.
A golden-brown, crispy fried burrito filled with beans, cheese, and choice of steak, chicken, or shredded beef, served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and cheese on the side.
A golden, toasted cheese quesadilla cut into triangles, served with a side of fresh guacamole and salsa fresca.
A cheesy vegetarian quesadilla loaded with grilled peppers and onions, served with fresh guacamole and salsa fresca.
A spicy buffalo chicken quesadilla packed with melted cheese and zesty buffalo sauce inside a toasted tortilla, served with guacamole.
A grilled chicken quesadilla filled with tender pollo asado and melted cheese, served with fresh guacamole and salsa fresca.
A savory carnitas quesadilla packed with slow-roasted pork and gooey melted cheese, served with guacamole and salsa fresca.
A rich shredded beef quesadilla grilled to crispy perfection with melted cheese, served with guacamole and salsa fresca.
A hearty carne asada quesadilla stuffed with grilled steak strips and melted cheese, served with fresh guacamole and salsa fresca.
An adobada pork quesadilla featuring marinated pork and melted cheese inside a toasted tortilla, served with guacamole.
A fusion Philly steak quesadilla with melted cheese, peppers, and onions, served with guacamole and salsa fresca.
A cheesy shrimp quesadilla filled with tender shrimp and melted cheese, served with a side of fresh guacamole.
A small bowl of spicy pickled carrots, onions, and jalapeños.
A traditional side dish of seasoned Mexican red rice and savory refried pinto or black beans.
A small bowl of freshly made guacamole garnished with cilantro and tomato.
A freshly battered and fried chile relleno stuffed with melted cheese and covered in mild sauce.
A large plate of golden french fries loaded with melted cheese, meat, guacamole, and sour cream.
A basket of crispy tortilla chips served with a bowl of fresh red salsa.
A basket of tortilla chips served alongside creamy guacamole and melted cheese dip.
A platter of crispy tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, beans, meat, guacamole, and sour cream.
An extravagant portion of loaded fries featuring multiple meats, cheeses, eggs, and all toppings.
Your choice of refreshing fountain soda including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Fanta Orange served over ice.
A tall glass of creamy, traditional white horchata rice drink lightly sprinkled with cinnamon powder.
A glass of vibrant red traditional hibiscus iced tea (agua de jamaica) served ice-cold.
A combination plate featuring a crispy golden chimichanga with beef, steak, or chicken, served with rice, beans, and fresh salad.
A sizzling combination plate of grilled carne asada, adobada, or pollo asado served with warm tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salad.
A hearty breakfast combo plate with scrambled machaca or chorizo, beans, rice, and warm corn or flour tortillas.
A sizzling fajita plate with steak or grilled chicken, bell peppers, and onions, served with warm tortillas and traditional sides.
A traditional plate of tender Michoacan-style slow-roasted carnitas served with rice, beans, and fresh garnishes.
A classic Mexican combo plate featuring a crunchy beef taco and a cheese enchilada, served with rice and pinto or black beans.
A vegetarian combo plate featuring a bean tostada and a cheese enchilada alongside Mexican rice and refried beans.
A satisfying plate of two savory enchiladas (cheese, beef, or chicken) served with a side of fluffy rice and seasoned beans.
A combo plate of two crispy tacos filled with seasoned beef or chicken, served with Mexican rice and beans.
Welcome to Vallarta Express Mexican Eatery, nestled in the vibrant Genesee Plaza of San Diego, CA. For nearly a decade, this neighborhood staple has earned a legendary reputation among locals and carbohydrate-fueled food seekers alike. Operating around the clock, Vallarta Express delivers authentic, fast-casual Mexican fare that punches well above traditional fast-food expectations.
If you ask local regulars what makes Vallarta Express stand out, the conversation almost always circles back to their iconic California Burrito. Diners frequently rave that it is an edible work of art—a massive, perfectly toasted masterpiece packed with tender carne asada, golden french fries, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa fresca. Beyond the burritos, breakfast lovers sing praises for the Garden Omelet, loaded with fresh zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese, as well as the hearty morning burritos stuffed with eggs, potatoes, and savory bacon or sausage.
Vallarta Express combines the quick efficiency of a drive-through taco shop with a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Guests can step inside to order or enjoy their meals out on the covered outdoor patio near Genesee Avenue. While the kitchen crew moves with purpose to satisfy the constant stream of hungry patrons, the friendly service and generous portions ensure every visit is satisfying. Whether you are grabbing a late-night bite at 3 AM or stopping by for a midday lunch feast, Vallarta Express delivers unmatched flavor, massive portions, and authentic San Diego taqueria pride.
Known for offering incredible value, Vallarta Express serves up massive portions that easily satisfy hearty appetites without breaking the bank. From budget-friendly bean and cheese burritos to loaded combo plates and super fries, diners consistently note that the quality and quantity far outweigh the price point.
5580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
4060 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
4196 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #B, San Diego, CA 92111
4646 Convoy St #106a, San Diego, CA 92111
4681 Convoy St Ste H, San Diego, CA 92111
Vallarta Express on Genesee Ave is famously open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it a go-to spot for late-night cravings or early morning breakfast burritos.
Local reviewers and frequent diners overwhelmingly praise the California Burrito as the standout item, noting its exceptional combination of tender carne asada, french fries, and fresh guacamole.
Yes! The menu features several vegetarian-friendly options, including the Veggie Burrito, Garden Omelet, Bean Tostada, and Fajita Taco, along with customizable rice and bean plates.
Yes, Vallarta Express features a drive-through lane for quick convenience, alongside a comfortable covered outdoor patio for walk-in guests who wish to dine on-site.
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