Las Cuatro Milpas

Category: Mexican restaurant in San Diego, California

Address: 1857 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA

Phone: +16192344460

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–3PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–3PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–3PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–3PM

Friday: 8:30AM–3PM

Saturday: 6AM–3PM

Reviews

Cesar Contreras

May 13, 2022

Simple, home cooking. Rice, beans, a crunchy taco. Go here when you miss mama! Relax, look at the people, enjoy the food and the homemade tortillas. The taco with pork is best with the chili sauce given at the front counter.

Louis Canedo

Apr 19, 2022

A San Diego icon. Authentic Mexican food like mi abuelita used to make. I’ve been coming here for years and yes there is always a line for a reason.

Cameron Baker

Apr 18, 2022

It’s good, but nothing spectacular. The charm is is in the authenticity and the history. The food is pretty bland though. The fresh tortillas are bomb and the price is right but if you’re in town visiting looking for good Mexican, you can do better. It kills me to leave a “negative” review as so many people obviously love this place. It’s good enough but there’s better to be found all across San Diego.

regis kwong

Feb 8, 2022

Getting my San Diego history lesson here. Haven’t heard about this place until my son told us about. It’s a must try when you come to San Diego. Las Cuatro Milpas is an establishment in San Diego. Everyone is talking about their tacos and tamales. After reading the Yelp reviews, we came early to try to beat the crowd. But we were still too late. Took us almost half an hour to get to the ordering counter. Once we get there, the ordering process was fast. The chorizo egg was delicious and authentically Mexican. You have to wrap your own fillings in a provided tortilla. Unlike other California style breakfast chorizo with eggs, this one has rice and very wet sauce. The taco was fried and filled with tasty meat and bean. The most popular item here is the tamale. The taste of the tamale is so unique. Lastly, the tortillas were all home made and the texture is soft and chewy. We got ourselves two dozens to take home. You can also dine in here but prepare to experience the hole in the wall environment. Parking is in the street and prepare walk quite a distance.

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Questions & Answers

How much is a dozen tamales? What kinds of tamales do you make?

Nina Sky | Aug 18, 2018
HONDAHARLEY2003 | Feb 18, 2022

Prices went up $30

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Do they sell tortilla by the dozen

Angela M | Aug 18, 2018
Asil Roots | Aug 18, 2018

Yes for $3, but they only let you buy 1 dozen due to their popularity. If you order in advance they will make as many dozens flour tortilla as you want to purchase. Girl make sure you taste the Frijoles con chorizo y huevos pairwd with the hot oil salsa w/chicharrones. Hope I was a help to you.

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What time do they open? The website indicates 8:30AM, but we've only gone for lunch. Just want to be sure!

Jaime Hernandes | Jul 18, 2022
Al Bugg | Jul 18, 2022

Good food, inexpensive, long lines, but worth the wait. I think on weekend they open around 7, give them a call for times l have been eating there for over 50 years

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Why isnt this place on postmates or something? They're VERY GOOD

Marcus Dennis | Aug 17, 2020
Victor Arellano | Aug 17, 2020

Traditional and authentic, keeping it simple.

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How much is a bowl of menudo?

Joseph Gaxiola | Aug 17, 2020
Al Dykstra | Aug 17, 2020

The Menudo is perfect.. only served weekend s.. Line around the building ? And the Block ?? Means the food is good.. Each time I go ?? I wait 30 min to 45 sometimes before food is served.. it's a cash only place.. Bring your Patience cap!?? Foodbis worth waiting for..

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Is anything gluten free? It’s obviously not a gluten free kitchen, but do they offer corn tortillas? Or gluten free beans?

Jessica Williams | Aug 18, 2019
DJ_Daddy619 | Aug 18, 2019

They have corn tortillas but they don't have anything gluten free and they don't serve beef, only pork and chicken. These are old Mexican ladies who have been making delicious homemade food for decades. Don't even dare ask if they have gluten free or vegan/vegetarian options, it's an insult to them LOL

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Are they open Veterans Day?

Jeff Oleson | Aug 18, 2019
Paul Martinez | Aug 18, 2019

Not open on Sundays

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How is menu do I'm picky

angelika jaehn | Aug 18, 2018
Charles McGinnis | Aug 18, 2018

You cant go wrong with anything, but for a first time, try one each of the tacos and some rice and beans...

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What should I get here?

Aaron Schwartz | Aug 18, 2018
Moises Aspres | Aug 18, 2018

I like the pork tacos, tamales, and beans. It's all mildly seasoned. But everything is slow cooked and has hidden flavor that comes alive if you add the lime, celantro, onions ,and hot sauce offered. Its like adding a touch of water to a fine scotch. Make it as spicy as you like.

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What kind of cheese do they use to make enchiladas?

C Woods | Aug 18, 2018
Allen Swalling | Aug 18, 2018

Specialty is handmade tortillas, home southern Mexico simple flavor beans and rice and their tacos YUM! AND MENUDO😀

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Can I pay with my card there?

Christal Castellanos | Aug 18, 2018
pinkeh xpinkehz | Aug 18, 2018

Cash only

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Does the restaurant have any chicken dishes

andra caston | Aug 18, 2018
Brook Logan | Aug 18, 2018

yes, their chicken burrito is AWESOME!

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Hi ate you open Christmas eve? I been trying to call since yesterday and your phone is busy.

Virgo | Jan 19, 2022
Terrell Dunlap | Jan 19, 2022

no

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May I order 4 dozen tamales for Christmas Eve.?

Donna Hunter | Nov 20, 2021
Steve Gossman | Nov 20, 2021

Best price, and Best food.

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Can you order food to go?

Bree Mantooth | Aug 17, 2021
Elliott Pacini | Aug 17, 2021

Yes

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 17, 2022
187not | Aug 17, 2021

Keeping 6 feet apart, must wear face mask all the time

Are they closed down

Yolanda DeLoach | Aug 17, 2021
Brian Barnhorst | Aug 17, 2021

Dear God I hope not! They're an institution. Not the best about answering the phone, but they will. Don't call during peak time (which is most of the day). Call first thing in the morning or wait till maybe 2:30.

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Is there a new phone number?

Hank Banegas | Aug 17, 2021
John Horton | Aug 17, 2021

They usually don't answer the phone. The staff is so small since there is no indoor dining. Just have to go down and hop in line.

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Cash only? Do they have a ATM inside?

Pedro Lopez | Aug 17, 2021
619SANDIEGOCA | Aug 17, 2021

Cash only, I do.not believe they have an ATM, they are very old school. And people don't go in there thinking you can order a "Carne Asada Burrito" save that for Roberto's taco shop.

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Do they have another Phone number???

Misz Dee | Aug 17, 2020
Jessica M.F. Morales | Aug 17, 2020

No keep trying or just show up. Even if u Phone in u still got to wait in line

WHAT'S THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHORIZO SOUP, I MOVED TO OREGON

Kathleen Meyers | Aug 17, 2020
Roy Rodriguez | Aug 17, 2020

Chorizo and eggs, beans and spanish rice.

Are they open Christmas eve?

Angel Marquez | Aug 17, 2020
octavio aguilar | Aug 17, 2020

They're open only for breakfast and lunch so they're not open on Christmas Eve or any "eve."

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will you be open on new years day?

Dave Porter | Aug 17, 2020
R S | Aug 17, 2020

Nope.

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Are you open on Christmas day?

Angela C | Aug 17, 2020
Frank Pitarro | Aug 17, 2020

No

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Can I order on- line or over the phone to pick - up?

jerry boyd | Aug 17, 2020
Andrea Flores | Aug 17, 2020

No..... You need to be present. Also CASH ONLY

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Is there beer?

Thomas Panzlau | Aug 17, 2020
Mike Harris | Aug 17, 2020

No beer but they allow you to bring your own. At least they used to. Best Mexican food in San Diego hands down

Can you bring your own pot for the menudo?

Joseph Gaxiola | Aug 17, 2020
Ralph Jaime | Aug 17, 2020

Yes

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are you open on Mothers Day?

renay hernandez | Aug 18, 2019
Lupe Mendeola | Aug 18, 2019

No

Why don't you Open earlier?

Art Rangel | Aug 18, 2019
Tovr Up | Aug 18, 2019

Food is fresh daily. They cook all the fresh food early for us to enjoy all day.

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Operating hours on google says they close at 3pm, is this true??

Raul Ojeda Jr | Aug 18, 2019
Monica Musaraca | Aug 18, 2019

Yes, they get so much business they close early for family time!

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How do you pre-order, and how long is the wait on a usual summer day?

Ryan Ho | Aug 18, 2019
Allen George | Aug 18, 2019

I don't know about preorder. On a cold winters morning last Thursday, at about 9:15 the wait was 45 minutes. I was told normal wait is 1:00-1:45 depending on time of day and day of week.

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How many days of the week do they work

Jose Gomez | Aug 18, 2019
Felix Mejia | Aug 18, 2019

Lomas lines asta abbado. And it closes during this week.

Do they sell home made tamales pork

Teri Pinela | Aug 18, 2018
Marta Moreno | Aug 18, 2018

Yes... food is inexpensive

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Parking at Las milpas?

John Perez | Aug 18, 2018
Noel Fuentes | Aug 18, 2018

On the street

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do i need to order 12 tamales in advance? pork.

Janie Falk | Aug 18, 2018
L Chavarin | Aug 18, 2018

Yes you can...you don't have to make line either....just go straight to the cashier.

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