When my friend said “hey, I want you to try Las Cuatro Milpas” but then couldn’t really explain to me what the restaurant was all about, it worried me. All I was told was “it’s Mexican and it’s good”. Ummmm okay!
I peeked inside the restaurant and it was a dump but there were a couple of women in the back making tortillas so that’s a good sign. The menu had only a handful of things on it and it looked like someone’s house converted into a make-shift restaurant. I would’ve insisted on leaving had there not been a line out the door and down the street with more people joining the line every few minutes.
It took us about 25 minutes to get to the front (yes I timed it) and even with the small menu, I had no idea what to order, so we ordered everything!! The Rolled Tacos ($5/5pcs) were what everyone was ordering so we got those. These are flautas stuffed with shredded beef or chicken, topped with crema and a handful of sliced iceberg lettuce.
There were crispy Tacos ($1.75) as well and we also got some of those. They were stuffed with the same ingredients as the flautas.
I was intrigued by the Chorizo con huevos ($3.75/$5/$9) when I saw a bowl of something on the tray of the man in front of me. I asked and he said it was good. This wasn’t chorizo with eggs as you are accustomed to. It is that with beans and rice all together in a bowl. Strange, but weirdly tasty.
They gave us some soft tortillas as well. I had a bite and wished I had more room for more, but I didn’t.
The Tamales ($1.75) were not bad, but not fantastic. I liked how the masa was not dry but the meat stuffing needed a little more flavor. They have this stunning chile sauce which has a seriously good heat and consisted of a rich smoky taste of chipotle. That was fantastic over everything.
The meal is cheap, fast (even with the wait) and really good for what it was. There is no table service. It’s cafeteria style and they make no apologies for it. I would definitely come back again when I want some greasy, reasonable and good Mexican food!
Las Cuatro Milpas
1875 Logan Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
Tel: 619-234-4460
Good and cheap always wins in my book!
You should have gone to Tacos El Gordo, a chain from TJ. They have a few branches in San Diego. I usually go to the Chula Vista location as it is at a better location. The el pastore is to die for. They have different types of tacos, and you stand in line for each type to order, and not one line for all of them.
LCM is over rated.
thanks for that…. I’m going down this weekend so I’ll see if I can check them out!!
there are 6 locations listed on Yelp ranging from 2 stars to 4 and a half stars. which one do I go to?
I mistakenly mentioned Chula Vista previously. The one that I go to is at 1940 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950. It is in a safer neighborhood and cleaner than other branches. They called the el pastore, the adobada here and most places in SD. I am salavating now.