Sombrero Taco Shop in San Diego, California

by John Margolies

Bring the feel of mid-century Southern California right into your space through this lively photo taken by John Margolies in the 1970s that shows the famous Sombrero Taco Shop in San Diego, California. This famous photographer is known for documenting the American vernacular architecture and disappearing highway roadside architecture, and he does it superbly here.

This amazing piece comes with all sorts of vintage elements – from the "Mexican Food" sign mounted on top of the roof to the famous sombrero man who welcomes visitors with "SALUD!" Also included are hand-painted signs showing prices for tortas, tamales, and $1.65 dinners. A real work of art in terms of Googie and commercial folk architecture, printed on high-quality archive paper, this poster will be perfect for those who love photos of vintage San Diego, Mexican food signs, Americana wall art, and vintage roadside history.