El Gran Amigo Taqueria

A casual, divey taqueria on Cabrillo Highway that locals and surfers have counted on for years.

El Gran Amigo Taqueria makes a Mexican food stop in Moss Beach easy to tailor to the occasion. Its Cabrillo Highway menu covers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and larger plates, so a quick bite and a substantial lunch both have a place. We like the flexibility of ordering a couple of tacos or building a fuller meal around an enchilada plate. Carne asada and al pastor are familiar starting points, while shrimp burritos give seafood fans another option. Vegetable tacos and quesadillas broaden the choices, and a torta offers a sandwich alternative to a tortilla-wrapped meal. Regular and super nachos provide something to share or turn into the main event. The appeal is a straightforward coastside taqueria with enough variety to accommodate different cravings on the same visit.