Costa Brava

1653 Garnet Ave, 92109-3117 - San Diego
€€ Latin Mediterranean
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79/100
2526 recommendations

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79/100
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2,526 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5
246 reviews
Google
4.6/5
1,509 reviews
Foursquare
4.5/5
188 reviews
Facebook
4.0/5
550 reviews
Grubhub
3.7/5
26 reviews
Yellow pages
2.5/5
7 reviews
🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Happy hour 46 Pitcher 39 Patio 34 Oxtail 33 Flan 15 Soccer 13 Spanish wine 10 Dancing 10

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 858-273-1218
📍 Address: 1653 Garnet Ave, San Diego

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 05:00 PM
Monday1 Closed
Tuesday2 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday3 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday4 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday5 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday6 Closed
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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Randy Rios

a week ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Awesome restaurant that services authentic Spanish food. I would say the patatas bravas had too much sauce as the potato’s are amazing alone. But overall great atmosphere.
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Howard Hsiung

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Delicious tapas with relaxing and joyful vibe. Recommend!
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Christina L.

3 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
This is a great tapas spot. We ordered plenty of food and most of it was quite delicious! Would definitely recommend the pulpo, ox tail, patatas bravas, and chorizo y butifarra. The service was a bit odd- they would clear plates while we were still eating and disrupt us to do so. I have never really had that experience before so it felt odd.
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Natalia Acosta Cevallos

4 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
We ordered around 10 Tapas for 2 girls. the server suggested that 6 were enough for 2, but we wanted to try more things on the menu. from all these tapas the only ones we think are worth it are the beef skewers and the potatoes, the potatoes had these rich and creamy sauce with just the right amount of sauce, the beef was so soft with a subtle flavor and juice it also included bell peppers. the Sangria was pretty mid, it tasted like sangria but nothing different from store bought, honestly the olives were not worth it for us, they had a seed so it made a little uncomfortable; the mushrooms lacked flavor, the chicken tastes just like caldo, the bread was somewhat nice but the tomato made it quite soggy, the flan was good but not remarkable; i dont remember most of the food we ordered because it wasn’t spectacular enough to remember. Overall, its a great place to have a chill lunch or date. It was really hot outside in the patio, there were bugs and fallout from the trees and decorations inside but it was okay. If it is a hot day definitely try eating inside, however if it is breezy definitely recommend to visit the patio!
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eddie zaldivar

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I absolutely love this place. I came here for my daughter's birthday and we were treated so well. We were seated within 10-15 minutes despite not making a reservation on a Friday night. The food was prompt and delicious. The service was great starting from the hostess to the waiter to the server. I will definitely come back. My whole family loved it.
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Alicia Wallace

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
A wonderful find in San Diego! The best restaurant we’ve found to date. It brought us right back to our trip to Spain with amazing tapas, wine and full meal options. Great gluten free options and kid friendly. The music on Thursday was fantastic.
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angela k

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
What a wonderful atmosphere on the back patio! There was live music and truly I felt like I was back in Spain. The servers were so helpful in creating a complete tour of the menu. Everything we ate was incredible.
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Daniela Alvarado

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Have been wanting to come here for a while, I love tapas! Our Server Gustavo was so kind to us and was so so tentative! He recommended a great wine and made sure our glasses were constantly full. The inside was very Spanish in decor with a live guitar player that made the ambiance so inviting. We had some bread which held us over while we waited for the food. We ordered the Pulpo A La Vinagreta (octopus), Gambas Al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic), Croquetas de Pollo (chicken croquettes), Rabas (fried calamari), Datiles Con Tocino (dates wrapped in bacon) and the Paella de Marisco (shrimp paella). Oh and flan for dessert! The pulpo a La vinagreta was delicious with a sauce I could dip my Dre’s in after and it was cooked perfectly! The Gambas al ajillo also had good flavor and were cooked perfectly as well. The croquetas de pollo were nice and crispy, not greasy and the chicken inside was well seasoned. The rabas (calamari) was lightly breaded but just a little too soft for calamari.. they were cut into skinny fry shapes then fried which I wasn’t really a fan of.. they were just okay. I’d skip it next time since there’s so many better options on the menu. The datiles con tocino (dates wrapped in bacon) were delicious sweet and savory with a nice sauce on the plate to compliment them. The paella though.. the paella was the best I have ever had! It was delicious? All the seafood in it was cooked to perfection and the rice has so much delicious flavor oh my gosh I would get an order to go and just go home and enjoy it if I could! And the flan for desert was absolutely amazing.. the best I’ve ever had.. and I’m Mexican! Crazy I know!! Over all such a nice vibe with great service and energy all around. Perfect for any crowd!
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Stephen Arnett

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
What a great meal and neat atmosphere. We sat in the furthest room back from the street and the ceiling was the equivalent of a canvas tent fly with wine vines growing in and around the walls. There was live music, a nice touch and not so loud we couldn't hold a conversation. The food was excellent and when combined with the atmosphere, we felt as if we were back in Spain. Highly recommend!
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Charlie B.

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This restaurant has been a family favorite for many years! Service and the food is top notch. Orlando is our favorite server and is an absolute gem, but we've still gotten amazing service when he's not been our server. This is such a special place, and every visit here is a treat. *A reservation is highly recommended as sometimes they're too busy to seat people without reservations.
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