A longtime La Mesa taco shop has undergone a transformation, as Señor Taquero Taco Shop, also known as Señor Taquero #3, has been replaced by Dos Bros Tacos & Deli, a new family-owned restaurant combining traditional Mexican favorites with an American-style delicatessen. The revamped eatery at 6903 University Avenue is introducing a two-menu concept featuring everything from California burritos and carne asada fries to hot pastrami sandwiches, Reubens and an unusual fusion creation that brings the two cuisines together: a pastrami burrito.
According to the new restaurant's website, the property came under new management in 2026 and was rebranded as Dos Bros Tacos & Deli. Rather than operating exclusively as a neighborhood taco shop, the business now offers Mexican food and deli sandwiches from the same counter, allowing customers to order from either menu or combine selections.
The restaurant describes its approach with the tagline "New name. Same counter. Two menus," emphasizing its intention to maintain the familiarity of a neighborhood eatery while introducing a significantly expanded selection of food. The owners say their goal is to offer good food, reasonable prices and friendly service in a casual setting that accommodates different tastes.
The Mexican portion of the menu includes familiar San Diego taco shop staples such as California burritos, carne asada burritos, adobada, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, combination plates and loaded carne asada fries. Customers can also expect a salsa bar where they can customize their orders with sauces and accompaniments.
On the deli side, Dos Bros offers hot pastrami, Reuben sandwiches, tri-tip, turkey avocado sandwiches, Italian subs, wraps and salads. The restaurant also promotes a selection of crossover creations, including its pastrami burrito, reflecting an effort to distinguish the business from the numerous conventional taco shops operating throughout San Diego County.
Breakfast is another major component of the concept, with service beginning daily at 9am. Morning offerings include breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, breakfast tacos and breakfast sandwiches, providing options for customers seeking either a traditional Mexican breakfast or a deli-style morning meal.
The restaurant also advertises catering services, beer and wine, and extended weekend hours until 11pm, positioning the business as an option for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Its website highlights early customer reviews praising the food, generous portions and friendly service, although those testimonials represent individual customer experiences rather than an independent assessment of the restaurant.
Public records from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provide additional details about the business behind the rebranding. The restaurant's liquor license application identifies the operating entity as Mila's Golden Kitchen, Inc., with Wissam Mansoor listed as president and Ivan Akram Mameza as secretary-treasurer. Both individuals are also identified as shareholders of the corporation.
The state records identify the establishment under the business name Dos Bro Tacos and Deli, a slight variation from the Dos Bros Tacos & Deli name used in its public-facing branding. The license is associated with the same 6903 University Avenue address previously occupied by Señor Taquero #3.
As of October 8, 2026, the company's application for a Type 41 on-sale beer and wine license, which permits qualifying restaurants to serve beer and wine for consumption on the premises, remained pending. However, ABC records show that a four-month temporary permit was issued October 7, 2026, with an expiration date of February 3, 2027, while the permanent license transfer proceeds through the regulatory process.
The application references a transfer from an existing beer and wine license, rather than a newly issued permanent license. State records also show no active disciplinary action or disciplinary history associated with the pending license, although the application remains subject to completion of the ABC process.
The change represents another example of the evolving neighborhood restaurant landscape in La Mesa, where established storefronts are being reimagined by new operators seeking to distinguish themselves in San Diego's competitive Mexican food market. By incorporating a traditional deli alongside familiar taco shop offerings, Dos Bros is betting that customers will appreciate having two different types of comfort food available under one roof.
For longtime patrons of Señor Taquero #3, the transition means the familiar University Avenue location now operates under a different name and management team, with a substantially expanded menu. For the new operators, the challenge will be establishing Dos Bros Tacos & Deli as a neighborhood destination while retaining the convenience and familiarity that made the former taco shop a recognizable part of the area.
Dos Bros Tacos & Deli is located at 6903 University Avenue in La Mesa. For more information, visit dosbrostacosdeli.com.
Originally published on October 10, 2026.
