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Is Lucha Libre Taco Shop Still Open? Food Paradise Update (San Diego, CA)

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As of September 2026, Lucha Libre Taco Shop is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 9, 2026.

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luchalibretacoshop.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website (checked 2026-09-09) shows 2026 copyright, current hours, an active ordering widget, and an October 2026 promotion, and Google Places lists it as operational.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The "Burrito Paradise" episode (S5E7) featured Lucha Libre Taco Shop for its burritos and lucha-libre-themed presentation at its Mission Hills location in San Diego. According to Wikipedia, revised June 2026, Lucha Libre Taco Shop is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant founded in 2008, known for its elaborate, colorful interior, with additional locations in North Park and Pacific Beach. The restaurant's own website, checked September 2026, lists current hours, an active online-ordering system, and a promotion running from October 1 through October 31, 2026 bringing back four burritos. Google Places lists the Mission Hills location's business status as operational. No dated source reports a closure or relocation since the episode aired; the current website content, active ordering system, and the ongoing 2026 promotion indicate the restaurant continues to operate at its original San Diego address.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Burrito Paradise
What was featured
Lucha-libre-themed burritos at the Mission Hills taco shop
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lucha Libre Taco Shop

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucha Libre Taco Shop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lucha Libre Taco Shop is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 9, 2026.

What happened to Lucha Libre Taco Shop after Food Paradise?

The "Burrito Paradise" episode (S5E7) featured Lucha Libre Taco Shop for its burritos and lucha-libre-themed presentation at its Mission Hills location in San Diego. As of September 2026, Lucha Libre Taco Shop is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 9, 2026.

Where is Lucha Libre Taco Shop located?

1810 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Lucha Libre Taco Shop?

Season 5, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Burrito Paradise”.

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Visit info

Address
1810 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
luchalibretacoshop.com

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