Las Cuatro Milpas

Mexican & Tex-Mex Restaurants in San Diego, California

4.6 (4,522)

CategoryMexican & Tex-Mex Restaurants · Restaurant, Spanish restaurant
Address1985 National Ave Ste 1131, San Diego, CA 92113
AreaSan Diego, California
Phone(619) 234-4460
Google rating 4.6 (4,522)

Hours

Monday8 am–3 pm
Tuesday8 am–3 pm
Wednesday8 am–3 pm
Thursday8 am–3 pm
Friday8 am–3 pm
Saturday7 am–3 pm
SundayClosed

About Las Cuatro Milpas

Las Cuatro Milpas is a historic, family-run Mexican restaurant from San Diego, rooted in Barrio Logan since 1933. It’s known for its simple, authentic dishes made from scratch—especially its fresh, handmade tortillas. More than just a restaurant, it’s a community staple, serving generations with tradition, culture, and family at its core.

Located at 1985 National Ave Ste 1131, San Diego, CA 92113, Las Cuatro Milpas operates as a mexican serving San Diego in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under restaurant, spanish restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Eating out in the United States ranges from food trucks and diners to tasting-menu dining rooms, and a listing like this one is best judged on freshness, turnover and how consistent the recent reviews are rather than on decor. Most kitchens will adapt a dish for dietary needs if you ask. Many restaurants take reservations online; walk-ins are common at casual spots. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 everywhere.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. Typical hours are 8 am–3 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Las Cuatro Milpas at (619) 234-4460; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 4,522 reviews, which is a strong result for a mexican in San Diego and suggests consistent service.

San Diego is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around San Diego is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Jason Lumetta Edited 2 months ago

I loved it. Good food, friendly service. I had pork and chicken taco. Roll Taco (pork). Chorizo and beans bowl. Super reasonable! I went a second time this week! Awesome!

Dre Hardin 2 months ago

People don't come for the good food. They come for the cultural institution that this place has become. There's long history here due to the shipyard and a few documentaries (available on YouTube) have covered it. The piping hot food and lightning fast service are the staple that made this place a fixture in San Diego. And that's hard to do in the Taco capital.

Vincent cueva 3 months ago

This place is definitely popular, so if you’re visiting for the first time, be prepared for a wait. The tortillas are very good, but the real standout item is the beans mixed with chorizo served in a bowl — absolutely worth ordering. I’d also highly recommend the beef rolled tacos. The salsa was delicious with a great spicy kick, exactly how I like it. Overall, it’s a very good place to try at least once because the food really delivers. Just keep in mind that the wait times can be very long. I arrived around 9 AM and didn’t receive my food until about 11:30 AM. If you don’t mind waiting, the food is worth it, but if long waits aren’t your thing, you may want to consider another spot.

Mike Powell 3 months ago

Cantina hall style, full tilt HOMESTYLE Mexican food. Dang!! We came from ATL, and this was an amazing taste of SoCal comida Mexicana. Do it.

Natalie Nygaard 3 months ago

Checked out the new Los Quatros Milpas location today. Since it has been open less than a week I will cut them some slack on the speed of service. We did wait in line for 1.5 hours. My Dad has been going to LCM for 60+ years. We found the food to still be delicious. Prices have gone up a bit but the parking is SO MUCH BETTER! There is less seating but the restrooms are nicer and the location is great.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Las Cuatro Milpas located?

Las Cuatro Milpas is at 1985 National Ave Ste 1131, San Diego, CA 92113, in San Diego, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Las Cuatro Milpas?

Las Cuatro Milpas is listed as a mexican and is also tagged on Google as restaurant, spanish restaurant.

What are the hours of Las Cuatro Milpas?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–3 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–3 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–3 pm; Thursday: 8 am–3 pm; Friday: 8 am–3 pm; Saturday: 7 am–3 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Las Cuatro Milpas open on Sunday?

No, Las Cuatro Milpas is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Las Cuatro Milpas?

You can call Las Cuatro Milpas at (619) 234-4460.

How is Las Cuatro Milpas rated on Google?

Las Cuatro Milpas has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 4,522 reviews.

Are there other mexican & tex-mex restaurants near Las Cuatro Milpas?

Yes. San Diego also has The Waves Taco Club, Baja Betty's, Zama San Diego among others; see the full list of mexican & tex-mex restaurants in San Diego at the bottom of this page.

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