Tapioca Express

4.3(281)

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Location & Hours

Address

4646 Convoy St #106b
San Diego, California 92111
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(858) 636-7889

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About Tapioca Express

Chain cafe serving pearl milk tea, coffee, juice & other drinks, plus Taiwanese snacks.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 17, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 281 reviews

Recent Reviews

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John Bathke

2 months ago

Great for boba and Asian comfort food and snacks. This establishment is primarily a boba bar. They have an extensive boba menu. But I go there for their Asian snacks and comfort food. They are kno...

Mei Lee

a year ago

Closed on Mondays. We've been coming here for years. This was the hotspot to study and hang out with friends. It's slowed way down since those old days, but the Boba is still amazing. We always love ...

Candice Y

8 months ago

Best fried tofu in SD! Always made fresh with rice, fried egg, and veggies. Their boba is also consistently delicious 😋 my fav is the black tea with boba sweetened.

Fatma Saleem

3 years ago

Took my nieces to try their first ever boba drinks, was the most disappointing trip as we discovered as soon as we got home that was no jellies in them as ordered. I called to let them know that same ...

Malia Widman

4 months ago

Nice place, and the boba is really good! The servers seemed a little judgemental and stand-offish, which I totally understand they could be tired from their shift. I frequent the Tapioca Express in El...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a good experience, especially for boba and some Asian snacks, but experiences can be inconsistent. The average rating suggests room for improvement.

Customer Favorites

Crispy chicken is a favorite, noted for adjustable spiciness and sauce selection. Boba drinks, particularly black tea with boba, are also highly praised. Fried tofu with rice, fried egg, and veggies is another popular choice.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant can be a popular hangout spot, sometimes attracting a college crowd. Service is usually good, but can be inconsistent when busy, and some customers have reported negative service experiences.

Value & Quality

Prices are generally considered reasonable. The quality of the food, especially the chicken, is often described as well-made and flavorful.

Areas for Improvement

Parking can be difficult to find. Some customers reported issues with drink preparation and unprofessional customer service when attempting to resolve errors.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight both positive experiences with boba and concerns about customer service. Consistency in drink preparation and service quality appear to be ongoing issues.