Gomez Salsa - OTR

Walk-up taqueria window on 12th Street sharing space with HalfCut bar, serving tacos, burritos, and bowls since 2014. Owner Andrew Gomez—self-taught cook and UC graduate—launched concept with mobile taco nights before landing this street-side window. Famous for signature Turtle Shell: burrito-sized tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, tostada, sour cream, lettuce, meat, and salsa. Four distinct styles including Gomez, Diablo, Baja, and Southwestern, plus build-your-own options. Popular with late-night crowds and downtown lunchers. To-go service only.