El Borrego Restaurant

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4280 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92105

El Borrego Restaurant is a culinary gem in the heart of San Diego, offering an unparalleled gastronomic experience of authentic Mexican cuisine. With a focus on rustic lamb barbacoa, this restaurant also serves a variety of traditional dishes such as chicken with mole, tamales in banana leaves, and chile relleno. Patrons rave about the exceptional lamb tacos and the refreshing tamarindo juice that perfectly complements the flavors of the food. With warm hospitality and personalized service, El Borrego Restaurant captures the trifecta of a great dining experience.

Known for its delicious food and quaint patio, El Borrego Restaurant has gained a reputation for its excellent service and recommended orders that never disappoint. Popular favorites include chilaquiles with mole or verde, as well as their Lamb Especial, guacamole, and orange carrot juice. Whether you're craving traditional Mexican dishes or the specialty lamb barbacoa, El Borrego Restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey that will satisfy your taste buds.

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Shylene B.
10/29/2025

I've been to El Borrego multiple times, and honestly, it's so hard not to order everything on the menu. Everything I've tried has been fire, and somehow, I always leave thinking, "Okay, next time...

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Espy M.
7/20/2025

Borrego Flavor is on point, but the serving portion of meat inside the taco is seriously lacking . I've included a video for reference . I was super disappointed with the tiny amount of meat -...

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Chad M.
6/28/2025

Tell just enough people about this to keep it steady... seriously! Food was incredible. In a city filled with mexican restaurants and taco shops, it's hard to find to stand out. This is one of...

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Pranjali S.
10/11/2025

Good food! We came here on a Sat morning and it was pretty much empty. I don't have all the pictures of the food that we ordered, but my chilaquiles was very good. They give you the option of...

Liz L.
10/26/2025

My favorite local Mexican restaurant in San Diego, and that's saying a lot. Family owned and everything is made fresh to order. They specialize in slow cooked lamb, with lamb tacos and lamb broth...

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