San Diego Reader

“Mmm…” says Carla. She’s flapping air against her mouth. “Hot. Spicy hot. Tasty.”

“Not cardboardy?”

“Nuh-uh. What’s it called?”

“‘Angry Taco.’”

“Funny,” says Carla, “because after eating it, I’m not. Angry anymore, that is. With you.” ■

The Place: Rockin’ Baja Coastal Cantina, 3890 Twiggs Street, Old Town, 619-260-0305 (and other locations)

Type of Food: Californian Mexican

Happy Hour Prices: Dirty Tacos (crispy pork carnitas, smoky chipotle), $3 each (normally $10.99 for two); Tacos Del Patron (with battered lobster tails), $3 (normally $13.99 for two); fried calamari, $6; cheese fondue with chorizo, $5; steamed mussels, $5

Hours: 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m., daily (till 10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday); Happy Hour: 3:00–6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; 9:00 p.m.–close, seven days

Buses: 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150

Nearest Bus Stop: Old Town Transit Center

Trolleys: Green Line, Blue Line

Nearest Trolley Stop: Old Town Transit Center

Nearest Coaster Stop: Old Town Transit Center

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