The call
Start with carne asada fries or carne asada nachos, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Carne asada fries
- Carne asada nachos
Best for
- Carne asada fries and nachos for two
From Roger’s notebookRoger, Google Maps review (2007-10-19)
Mexican / Seafood
Carne asada fries and nachos for two
Latest recorded visit2007-10-19
“One of the best places to go for carne asada fries, and their carne asada nachos are also great!”
Mexican · Seafood
Cotixan Mexican & Seafood
A Clairemont taco joint Roger rated 4 stars, calling it one of the best places for carne asada fries and carne asada nachos, with portions generous enough to fill two people to the point of overeating.
From Roger’s camera roll
More photos from Cotixan Mexican & Seafood
Posted 2012-08-26
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 4 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Jul 9, 2022. See the check-in log
2007-10-19day precision · source explicit
“One of the best places to go for carne asada fries, and their carne asada nachos are also great!”
Portions are more than enough to fill up two people, to the point Roger describes leaving wishing he hadn't eaten so much.
2007-10-14day precision · source explicit
“Carne asada fries are decent here and the portions are enough to satisfy you.”
One of his favorite places to go whenever in the area; says it's changed over the years and now has a nice patio. Always has a line but constant service. Drinks are self-serve. Notes the item is actually called "Cotixan fries" on the menu, distinct from the listed carne asada fries (which skip sour cream and guacamole).
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