From Roger’s notebook

Mexican

Some of the best carne asada fries in SD, per Roger · Pairing with a taro milk tea boba next door

Latest recorded visit2007-10-03
“This place has one of the best tasting carne asada fries you can get anywhere in SD.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-10-03)

Mexican

Lolita's Mexican Food

Kearny Mesa, San DiegoRecommended

Roger rated this Kearny Mesa location of the Lolita's chain among the best carne asada fries in San Diego, praising ample seating, easy parking and a cleaner dining room than many taco shops, plus its handy proximity to a boba shop just a couple doors down.

The call

Start with carne asada fries, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Carne asada fries

Best for

  • Some of the best carne asada fries in SD, per Roger
  • Pairing with a taro milk tea boba next door

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-10-03day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“This place has one of the best tasting carne asada fries you can get anywhere in SD.”

Praised plenty of seating, easy parking, and a cleaner dining room than many taco shops. Noted it's a couple shops down from a boba shop, which pairs well with carne asada fries.

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From the order notes
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From the order notes
Dried scallop and abalone · Nostalgic HK/China/Taiwan sodas · Whole-leaf teas
Go for
Chinese pantry staples · A weekend grocery run (safest hours)
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