This location opened in 2024 and features a collection of restaurant order windows out of shipping containers and outdoor seating. When I first went with a group of friends we all complained about the decision to put sand under all the picnic tables but generally the outdoor vibes are nice for Southern California. There are a variety of options for cuisine with reasonable prices so it’s great for groups with varied taste.

There is plenty of seating, some cornhole, and clean bathrooms. A small parking log is available from the ally or there are usually spots on the street.

People sitting at picnic tables on sand next to a turf path leading to a shipping container with 'Tacos' written on the side and a serving window.

Crackheads

This is their second location (after Carlsbad). There’s a bar area serving mixed drinks. Also there are pitchers of water on the end if you need.

Tacos 1975

I had the camarón burrito at this taco stand and was happy with the generous size, volume of shrimp, and flavor. Their spicy green salsa was hotter than I expected (their sauces were either spicy or mild 🤷) but I liked it as a meal. They also have tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and agua frescas but I thought the drinks were too pricy.

https://www.instagram.com/tacos.1975/

More shipping containers in a row, each one painted a different color for a different food vendor.

Thai Style Kitchen

Bekah liked their Pad Thai and Thai tea. A friend recommended their drunken noodles. They also have a location at the Wind Mill Food Hall in Carlsbad.

https://www.thaistylekitchen.com/

Smash’d Burgers

A friend recommended their “The Original” burger with grilled onions and some special sauce. It was a solid burger, and the thin patty lived up to the smashed name. Fries are extra but it’s a decent serving. The smashed fries are essentially “The Original” but on fries instead of bread; patty and all.

https://www.instagram.com/smashdburgersd/

Sidelines

Pizza and sandwiches. Haven’t tried yet. Looks like they also might be at Wind Mill Food Hall.

https://www.instagram.com/sidelinessocal/