The Craft Taco
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside the Natural History Museum's atrium, this spot delivers unexpectedly excellent craft tacos and carefully made hot drinks in a setting that feels like a secret discovery. The small counter belies a hidden kitchen doing serious work with quality ingredients—reviewers consistently praise the fish and surf-and-turf tacos as worth the premium pricing, plus there's genuine care from the staff who make each visit memorable. It's the kind of place that transforms a museum visit into an actual culinary highlight rather than an afterthought.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Fantastic spot in the Natural History Museum atrium. The pricing on the craft tacos may seem a little on the high side but worth every penny in my opinion. We had the fish and the surf/turf craft tacos. The guac is also phenomenal.
Every time I come here to the museum, I love grabbing something from the TCT. Super convenient with delicious food and hot drinks. Their staff is super amazing! Since it’s inside the museum, it’s nice that it’s inside the atrium so you get all the vibes while having a delicious…
We found The Craft Taco right at lunch time, though it’s in a museum so it’s hard to find at first. The counter is very small but there’s a hidden kitchen, so definitely try the tacos in addition to their cafe options. If you’re hungry, the 3-taco platter is perfect. I got the…
Frozen phosphate-laced shrimp, I won’t argue for those; they’re pretty much everywhere now. But at least they have to be properly cooked through! The shrimp I was served was still raw in the middle (photographic evidence attached.) This is not proper food safety. Also their…
Great lunch restaurant in the natural History museum. Many gluten-free options.
Crema Reviews
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