Solid Mexican taco shop located in Santee..good size portions and overall good food.. this time went with chicken tacos ..perfectly cooked and great taste ..friendly and quick service ..have had the burritos before and they are good size ..:they are not open as late as most places ...recommend

From the looks of the outside, Emma's Mexican Food place is really a mom and pops taco shop and not a full service restaurant. Wanted to give it a try after doctor's appointment since it was right across from the hospital. Nothing fancy to note, but nice staff, clean tables, calm atmosphere, decorative and spacious areas between tables. Food prices were reasonable. Our order was cooked in no time. Fresh and hot. My rolled tacos' portioning and presentation was so-so. Avocado looked like it was spread on, barely had any. Cheese looked skimpy. Compared to rolled tacos in Southbay, the rolls are larger in size and fixings are plenty (ie avocado, lettuce, cheese, cotija cheese, and sour cream). The breakfast burrito was smaller than expected but was good. I had the other half the next day and it still tasted good. I was bummed to see an empty salsa cart but I must say, the home made hot sauce was the bomb. It not only tasted delicious, it's smelled good. Lots of parking. Recommend

Nice family run Mexican food place. Great crunchy beef tacos . Great place for a quick meal. Service was great . A hidden gem and you can tell that its frequented by locals.

Everything. Good food, good service, owners are so nice. I relax here with my daughter here at lunchtime. Ambiance is perfect. Love it here. I'll be back when I'm in Santee again. See ya soon...

Came over to get food while waiting for my car to be smogged and it was delicious! Me and my son shared a bean & cheese burrito, beef taco, & 2 rolled tacos for $10. Great price, yummy food, will be back for sure!

Emma's Mexican food is some of my favorite Mexican food in all of San Diego California. They have the best tasting refried beans anywhere. I just had a burrito and a shredded beef tacos with guacamole

Great Mexican food and good service. The people are friendly and good cooks. A small place with lots of tables. Order and sit down and they serve you.

Food 5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Customer service 5/5 Speed 5/5 Price 5/5 Outdoor seating? No Wheelchair access? Yes This place is perfect for a quick bite to eat. Super affordable with huge portions. Great customer service and plenty of seating indoors. Highly recommend.

Wow. I can not believe these people had to close due to employee shortage! No one wants to work anymore! This is the best Mexican food in town and this awesome family had to shut down important hours for their business. This makes me so sad. If you can, make sure to stop by for lunch or even breakfast. Family owned, family ran. Best Mexican food around!

Stopped in for a quick bite. Located in Santee in a small shopping center so parking is available. I was greeted by the nicest gentlemen who took my order. I ordered the 3 rolled tacos with guacamole. He offered to add lettuce and tomato at no extra charge, so I agreed. Glad I did cause their salsas are freakin delicious!!! So much flavor and good amount of heat. Especially the green sauce! Usually the red is hotter than the green but not at this spot. I will definitely be returning to Emma's whenever I am in the area to try more of their dishes.