Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"We arrived at 11:00am just in time before the Friday lunch rush. Food is so delicious. The flour tortillo we got is almost similar to the restaurant..."

Johan Steven Cifuentes Solano

Zaira Cazares

Natalia Wagner

De Nada Kitchen & Market

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Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Intimate space, fun food, some artist jewelry and scarves to look at. Chef was friendly and welcoming. Street parking is..."

Elka

"De Nada ... aka Cueva Bar is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. Oz the the owner & head chef he was also featured on Chopped. Cueva is..."

Kesia Williams

"Found this spot one night searching for ceviche. I still have not had the ceviche, but it's because we are obsessed with the picsa and red sangria! I..."

Meli Morales

"Chef is a celebrity as he’s appeared on multiple cooking shows, but his food says it all. It is fresh and inventive, and super tasty. You should go..."

Darryl Gordon

"A bit over a month ago I tried something new. I ordered the Chimichurri Picsa for 20 bucks and it was better than any so called pizza spot's..."

Rick James

"We, out of towners, decided on this as I thought the pictures online of the inside looked nice. It was nice and comfortable, and the food was a..."

ish233

"Small restaurant, we sat outside, tried the veggie empanadas and jalapeno pizza- both tasty! I think next time we’ll get takeout to avoid the..."

Lydia L

"This is a really really good independent restaurant with some interesting Latin fusion. The pizza with chimichurri was delicious. The owner came to..."

Jon VonSeggen

"My family and I were visiting San Diego and asked our hotel bartender for a recommendation. It was a bit off the beaten path (in a good way), and the..."

Tracey Knudsen

"We had our rehearsal dinner at Cueva Bar, and it was so amazing. All my guests were so impressed by the food. We rented out the entire restaurant..."

Kimberly Cooper

"Your neighborhood tapas bar with excellent food and a intimate vibe that will make you want to be a local and make this your local stop. My wife and..."

John Davis

"My husband absolutely loved his food. The polenta was his favorite. Mine was OK. The waitress was really nice and attentive and gave us a lot of good..."

Tiffany Anderson

"Great neighborhood restaurant! Chef Oz's recipes are creative and delicious, they have great happy hour specials, hospitable staff and friendly..."

Peter Hefti

"Best tapas and empenadas in San Diego! The pizzas are my new favorite comfort food. Try the Mamalona for the unexpected gift of chimichirri as sauce...."

Nell Gladson

"This place is small and reservations are recommended. The food is off the charts amazing! Tapas for everyone- vegan/gluten free/vegetarian! We..."

Melanie Hughes

"Stopped by after visiting the zoo. Note to self: NEVER go to the zoo in October as kids get in free, so every grade school within a 100 mile radius..."

Kathy Beaman

"I came here with my friend off a whim and we were so pleasantly surprised with 1. How great the food was and 2. How homey this place felt. I can’t..."

Olivia S.O

Casa De Reyes

85/100 (8804 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Every trip back to San Diego From Chicago for 20 years this restaurant is on our must go to list !!! Beautiful ambience and amazing food and..."

Holly Hill Murawski

"Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. Everyone was accommodating and the food was excellent! I would definitely recommend a..."

William Doyle

"Here from the east coast. What authentic Mexican food. Wow! The mole sauce is legit! Margaritas are on point. You must eat..."

Cheyenne Rhodes

"Very glad we stopped here. Loved the shops, the entertainment, and the food available throughout. So glad we stopped here while in Old Town. We..."

Jed Spera

"Great place, great service, great food. Definitely a place to visit if you're in San..."

J Manuel Riv-Her

"Love this place. Every time we visit San Diego we go eat there. Food is great, atmosphere awesome and the staff is very..."

Bella Funkhouser

"Super fun vibe with authentic entertainment, decent food, and great service. Use the online check in on your way there so you don’t have to wait so..."

Cheri Gerson

"Very interesting place. Pretty much everything under the sun with food. We enjoyed strolling through the many shops at Casa de Reyes and ended up..."

Richard Higgins

"It is a good restaurant, now they have the theme of the day of the dead and the decoration is spectacular, highly recommended to spend an entire..."

Liliana Henao

"Love the atmosphere here, there are shops, small food vendors, and usually some live music. The food here changes seasonally and they even had some..."

Levi Renninger

"Fantastic food, friendly staff, fast service. Reasonably price for the food. Very good. Staff also knew what was vegan and what was not. I got the..."

Risa

"This place is busy, the service is fast, food comes out fast but not as hot as one would like. The serving are good size. Live music and shops to..."

Mathhias pumpkin

"Let's start with the drinks. I had a margarita, and they were very popular amongst my table members. They were very good, but they were a little bit..."

Jaxson Lynch

"We dined here on a busy Saturday evening. Band was playing and people were dancing. We were told that wait time to get seated outside was over one..."

Jai Prasad

"Overall amazing food and pretty authentic! Our server was not very personable but I also understand we went on a busy night. Amazing and unique..."

Sarah Quinata

"I adore this place!! I had an incredible breakfast here a few months ago and recently I had an amazing dinner with fantastic Christmas decor and..."

Mary DEan

"We had a stopover in San Diego for a few hours, walking around old town we found this place. Very charming. The food was good. Service was good price..."

Shahrzad M

"Very nice decoration. After entering here you feel like you are in Mexico. Food was good. We tried taco, enchilada and quesadillas. Their refried..."

Divya Jain

"File this place away under expensive, but WORTH IT! The food is authentic and awesome! Chips and salsa served at the table is delicious. The food..."

Jim Leggett

"Very fun atmosphere and experience. The food was very good. It took about 10 min for the server to come take our order. Once we ordered, our food..."

Sarah M. Maya

"I haven't been here in ten years. but it's still delicious. Nice to know if things did not change. The Food was delicious, the drinks were delicious,..."

Joe Meraz

"The food was awesome, highly recommend the Stake and Shrimp burrito!! There’s a shrimp in every single bite. The servers where super friendly and..."

Simon Garrido

"I've eaten here a number of times and the food is always good. The food is served quickly and is hot and fresh with generous portions. The price is..."

Randy Petersen

Tropical Star

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"The food was delicious! My wife wanted Colombian food, so this place came up on my search. We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Bandeja Paisa..."

JF Trading Inc.

"Food was amazing! Its a small market with a dining room set up next to it. You order and pay first, then food will be prepared. Everything was well..."

Kimberly Ventura (Kimv90)

"Absolutely delicious. Besides having every single food item in the grocery section you could ever want, we had a catered birthday party, and it was..."

Nina Ruth Bruno

"We had their food at work today, and it was amazing! Lots of flavor and a great portion. I had the Lomo Saltado! 10/10 I..."

Francieli Noro

"I can’t believe I grew up in Clairemont and didn’t know about this place until about 2 years ago! They have Latin food from different countries..."

Leticia Sprouse

"First impressions wasn't good, we almost walk out, we visiting out town so we did not wanted to go some were else we drove 30min to eat here..."

jose caceres

"Feels and tastes like home cooking! Living in Cali and being from Peru and South Florida, trying this place out really took me back home. Sweet,..."

CanteenPapi

"Perfect place if you're craving Latin food that isn't Mexican. I was craving Mojo Marinated Chicken and tostones and found it here. They also have..."

C Mars

"Our Puerto Rican food was absolutely delicious! Fresh with authentic flavors! Friendly service and great family atmosphere. We visit whenever we’re..."

Lizette & Emlyn Rosalez

"Great South American and Caribbean food! We got the Bandeja Paisa, Colombian combo with seasoned beef, pork rinds, fried egg, chorizo, ripe fried..."

Rod Gullo

"Really happy to have found this place. It's a small kind of specialty store with different hispanic items you can't find at regular grocery stores...."

Chris

"It's a hole-in-the-wall location in the Clairmont area. The food is great service is reasonable prices are also reasonable they also sell products..."

Sandra R.

"The food was pretty good. It's s little confusing because you order on one side, in the store, then sit down and are stunned on the other side. ..."

Jeff Gardner

"Food was delicious and passed my hubby's taste test which says a lot because my mother in law is an amazing cook ♥️! Reminded me of her home..."

Lalaine Ramos

"The bandeja paisa was absolutely delicious and staff gave incredible..."

Juan Leon

"Great food all made fresh. Really enjoyed everything we got. Oh Cuban was very good, defiantly try..."

jeremy

"I haven't been here in years (lived out of the country) and was happy to see it is still around with practically the same menu. The service was 100%..."

George Lerma

El Cuervo Taco Shop

85/100 (1999 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"El Cuervo is one of my favorite family owned Mexican mom and pops. Their carne asada is marinated well with what I believe are hot carrots and pico...."

Steven Heath

"Tried this spot for the first time. Staff was polite, and food was tasty. Definitely will be..."

Colin Valerio

"Used El Cuervo catering for our Teams Christmas breakfast this week. The food was AMAZING!! Every raved about it and made "to go" containers with..."

Sheila P

"Amazing Mexican restaurant that I happened to find the other day. The ambiance is cool and staff were always very friendly and attending. On top of..."

Nathalia Castorena

"Have been coming to this neighborhood gem for over 20 years. Food is delicious, consistent flavor and great service for over 20 years. We've tried..."

Phoebe Cohen-

"California burrito was delicious. Excellent meat cuts. Something different than the norm in the Mexican rice seasoning. Clove? Cinnamon? Maybe both?..."

T_P_W

"Taco shop can't be beat. Their carnitas stand out. One of the few taco spots with real guacamole and chips and an order option. No frills, long..."

Ted Canterbury

"Only been there once, but I enjoyed it. The burrito I got was good, but I wasn't the biggest fan of it... that's more on me, though - I didn't 100%..."

Brandon

"Great food, well priced & super sweet staff. Large portions!..."

Serenity Presley

"The staff is always helpful and friendly. I have been going here for over 10 years and the quality of food has never..."

Patrick Smith

Mariscos El Pulpo

85/100 (2322 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent service and staff is very helpful with suggestions too. The taste is amazing and the mixed drinks are top notch. I would give 10 stars but..."

Bola Grande

"The service was not the best on my visit the poor waitress was also the server and bartender. She deserves a raise she was handling the bar end on..."

Elizabeth Martinez

"Good mexican style sea food, i like molcajete and pulpo enchilado taco. Churros are good as well. Service can be better, for some reason they always..."

Ad Per

"Great food needs a little bit of better customer service, but great experience and maybe an emergency exit for the outdoor setting area Just a..."

Mayra Zuniga

"A place to eat good seafood, drink a cold michelada and listen to some cumbias. I had the shrimp and chorizo not to spicy with a nice flavor bit the..."

Descendencia De Rancho

"Amazing! So good o had to finish everything. Shrimp Ceviche tostada was..."

Chuong Dang

"Beyond amazing ceviche and great customer..."

calie renee

"Surf and turf burrito was amazing hot and white sauce was excellent. Wait staff professional definitely worth..."

Erik Inzunza

"Great spot to have some beer and tacos. The shrimp was very tasty and wasn't overcooked and they make good..."

Taylor Sutterfield

"Delicious delicious delicious. Everything about this place was..."

LETICIA MURPHY

"We had excellent service, excellent food, and an overall memorable experience. I hope you came for seafood, because that about all you're going to..."

Jesse Thien

"Place is Goood! Will definitely be coming here..."

Brenda Narez

"The shrimp stuffed Chile's were..."

Monique Landeros

"The food here is delicious. I had the El Gobernador taco and it was flavorful, the shrimp was cooked very well. The server was attentive, as well as..."

B Herrera

"Nice and fast service! All staff here are friendly. Great quality food. I enjoyed the cocktails, variety of tacos, and the oysters were on par. Also,..."

LizaH

"The food here is great and the price is reasonable. I think that the quality requires a little more money to be paid, so we pay it. The negative of..."

Joshua Johnson

Las Cuatro Milpas

85/100 (6241 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"This is one of the top places in San Diego for Mexican food. Very authentic! They have the best floor tortillas. Just plan on buying a dozen to take..."

David Webster

"Delicious, cheap, local food! Got a tamale, tacos (ask for onions, cilantro, and lemons with it when you get to the register), and beans + rice and..."

Alannah Bell

"For people who haven’t tried authentic Mexican food this is the place to go. The menus simple but everything’s delicious. Try the rice and beans..."

Fernando Garcia

"Amazing food, great prices, line wasn’t too long around 9/10am, as a San Diego native I’m so glad to have finally tried this restaurant. we got..."

Alicia V

"I’ll summarize this one with a simple quote: “In life there many places, but few places can be a home”, this was one of those places that felt..."

Sular Ruhu

"We try to go here every time we come to visit San Diego. Most genuine Mexican food in what many people would call a hole in the wall. They have been..."

Jerome Squadrito

"Always a pleasure to come here !! The food is amazing, and the price you can’t beat!! Highly recommend. Authentic delicious Mexican food 👏 I..."

Maricruz Balbuena (Mari)

"Came here for lunch off of a recommendation from a local. Line was out the door and down the street! We ordered tacos, a burrito and rice and beans..."

E W III

"has 8000 reviews for a great reason. institution. this place is tortilla church. the beans are super delicious and mixed with the tamale is something..."

daniele mesiti

"A rustic but wonderful old little place, apparently loved by many, as evidenced by the long lines! Cash only. They make their own tortillas, and you..."

Roy Love

"Aight listen the wait is terrible. I don’t know why people put up with this. Yeah, normally 1.5 hours is bad but what makes it hurt extra is that..."

Greyson

"If you want real southwest US Mexican food, this is the place. Reminds me of my grandmother's home made food. Handmade tortillas are unbelievably..."

Jim Balderrama

"Everything was delicious. The flavors the same as when I was a little girl. Total comfort..."

Rachel Rose Mercantile

"Came here for tacos on a recommendation. There was a line going out the door and down the street, which it took about 30 minutes to get to the..."

Gil Corpuz

"It's funny seeing all these people review this place as if they have grown with authentic Mexican food. This isn't your American-washed "taco shop."..."

Gerardo Gutierrez

"We felt going to this place is a must in San Diego given the reviews. Food was simple and good, not extraordinary. Tortilla was really good. I wish..."

Divya Jain

Tropical Savor Bar & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"I wandered upon this place just by walking down 4th Avenue. I was amazed by the Caribbean feel just by walking past. I am of Trinidadian/Caribbean..."

CP Sweets

"I didn't know what to expect when we walked in, the place it's beautiful, clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We order yuca frita,..."

Yrsina Olivo Colangelo-Gomes

"Everything made our visit very pleasant. The staff , drinks & the food! We ate Mofongo with shrimp, Churasco with yucca frita , tostone sandwiches..."

Liz Briones

"Food had great flavor, small portions but worth it since they are giving you 25% off on your..."

William Osorto

"Literally the best and only authentic caribbean food. The taste, the service, the music, EVERYTHING! Went today for the first time and tomorrow I’m..."

Yari Torre

"Beautiful in every way. The atmosphere is delightful. The food is remarkable. Can't wait to go..."

Vanessa Dubois

"Friendly staff! Met “Good Company” Jabril. Nice guy and very..."

Darnoc Ttam

"Preciosa la decoración, deliciosa la comida y la música que te invita a recordar y a vivir como en el caribe: “con sangre en las venas” Pescado..."

Edith Candelario

"Very good food and staff! I love it! They made me feel at..."

Myriam Calderon

"I came all the way from Las Vegas to try the food. My family was not disappointed at all. I’m going to make a trip once a..."

Ana C Calderon Colon

"We’ve come here numerous times already, we bring all our friends that are out of town to try this spot, all day the same. The food and staff are..."

Jessica Lora

"Excellent customer service experience. They are attentive and friendly. I love the food there!!!! I recommend this restaurant to everyone and anyone..."

Yakira Bonita

"Oh my gosh. So delicious. Pictures of coconut fish, fried sweet plantain (Maduro) and yucca fries. Friendly staff and fast service. I'll be back on..."

Hope Ferguson-Tulloch

"Tried this place last night, and it was very good! It is new to the Gaslamp, but an excellent choice. From the Dominican Republic, the owners offer a..."

John Pobursky

"The staff was very accommodating to our large group, it was a little slow on getting the food after ordering, but there were quite a few people there..."

Steven Bigley

"Excellent food. Authentic Dominican food. Will definitely return..."

Luis Feliz

"I've been missing my food, and glad i was able to finally make it here. Host was amazing and food reminded me of..."

Arnaldo Reyes

"The ambiance, food, drinks and staff were all GREAT! We will definitely be..."

Aivi Martinez

"Amazing staff and food taste just like the mother land. It's like having a part of home here in San Diego. Come enjoy delicious meals at an amazing..."

Jacob Rodas

"Very good food at reasonable prices. Great ambience and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again if given the..."

William

"Good service and food. Great music and ambience. The salad was awesome. Definitely coming..."

Sylvianne Lopez

"Tropical vibes that make you miss Central America & the Carribean with their Cuba Libres on point. Clean, neat, and modern, definitely a new go-to..."

Jonathan William Bongard-Chism

"The food and ambiance was great. My family loved the location. The waiter and staff were awesome. Me being from NY, my 2 sons and I were looking..."

Edwin Cintron

"It’s hard to find authenticity and originality. A Dominican restaurant where the chefs are actually Dominican! Love it! Food has a home cooked feel..."

Richard Betancourt

"Excellent and authentic food. Equally great service. I’ve recently had bariatric surgery and they were happy to accommodate my requests at no extra..."

Charlie Alegria

Cantina Mayahuel

85/100 (1541 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service while we were eating dinner at the bar. Nice interaction with the staff and the margarita the bartender made me was one of the best..."

Roberta Curry

"Basically our favorite place to go for happy hr dinner or just to hang out with friends! Great staff and amazing food! Oh and the tequila is the best..."

John Selby

"One of my favorite mexican cantinas and food. That says a lot coming from a Mexican girl in San Diego with so many mexican food joints. Feels like..."

Celena Wheeler

"Great atmosphere great service and great mezcal selection!! Definitely making this s regular..."

Amanda Fowler

"Randy's tequila knowledge is on point and his hospitality is even better! Best tequila selection..."

Callie Brecher

"Great staff. Wonderful vibe. The food's incredible. Highly..."

Michael Sullivan

"Tequila selection is outstanding and the food is delicious! Great place to chat it up with friends..."

Gina M. Arias

"This is hands down the best restaurant in the world. I don't think this should be subjected to just an amazing tequila bar. Or amazing Mexican..."

Channing B Jones

"A must go in SD! Great appreication for the ingredients. The tequila bar has Forteleza on one side and most everything on the other (no Patron)...."

Bob LeBeau

"Absolutely fantastic experience. Quaint, clean, cool decor. Food was delicious and authentic. Simple menu but really good tacos, carnitas, etc. ..."

Kirt Brown

"Great margs, with so many kinds of tequila to choose from, fish stew and the patio was chill and amazing..."

Marlene Dee

"Happy hour from noon to 6 , best skinny style margaritas in town,extensive tequila list , fresh fresh fresh food prepared in front of you . What's..."

Yolanda Holcomb

"Always have good time there. Very good service, goood tacos, good mezcal..."

Elizabeth Garcia-Molina

"Amazing food best Tequalla choices in San Diego and amazing friendly..."

Sandy Bee

"Our San Diego friends invited us to meet at Mayahuel and we had such a good time. Our waiter was just great. We all had multiple margaritas with..."

Mark Cruz

"SOME OF THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD & tequila! I’ve come here numerous times and always come back because I can’t get enough of their yummy food and..."

Alisha P

"Most delicious margaritas we’ve ever had! Our bartender Jorge was extremely knowledgeable and helped us pick out pours we really liked. The..."

Stan Szydlo

"The nopales with chips were delicious! I had the shrimp platter, my daughter the chicken platter and my hubby had the mahi mahi platter. The food..."

LilyBW B

"I dream about these margaritas. Get it with mezcal, trust me. Feeling adventurous? Try the pechuga. And if it's mole night, get it. Three delicious..."

Laura Lande

"Nice service excellent Tacos 🌮 👌 even better during happy hour 😋. Nice friendly family atmosphere during the lunch time middle of the week...."

Annie Chanthavysouk (Chanthavysouk)

"This place is SO GOOD. We got all three moles and they were amazing. Also their vegetarian/vegan options are SO GOOD. It’s the best meat..."

Chithra Venkatesan

"Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and I was very impressed! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the tequilas on the menu and made us the best..."

Jamie Zelek

"Great find and recommendation from some local friends. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Its was a little chilly so we sat at the inside bar and..."

Amjad Kinhnarath

"I really love the mezcal margarita, so good! The mahi ceviche was tasty, I'd definitely suggest trying that. I also had a shrimp and a steak taco. I..."

Danielle M

"A few weeks ago a group of us met at Cantina Mayahuel for some drinks and appetizers. I have a limited diet due to three health issues and needed to..."

Traci Wilkerson Steckel

"Nice place, hispanic style, hand made chairs. Great selection of drinks and..."

Max Charp

"Like mescal and mole? Here's your place! Friendly service, great food, and I love the hibiscus punch mescal drink. I tried the Saturday seafood stew..."

Elka

"The quality of the food and the enthusiasm of the waiters is what makes the difference here. We sat under a very basic tent in a parking lot, sitting..."

David Thomas

"Have been wanting to try this place and so glad I finally did! Came for a few drinks and loved the vibe. I sampled some Mezcal which was really..."

Henry Bayer

"We had a great time here. They have an extensive menu and even have vegetarian..."

Lena Richter

"Came here on a Saturday night with a friend to learn something about tequila. We ended up grabbing some small bites and appreciated the..."

anishannayya1

"It felt like I was in Cabo but without the sand! I ordered the Thurs special which was great, my daughter had tacos which were big. The Carne asada..."

Dawn Welch

"Bold flavors, well cooked and interesting, eclectic plates. Food tastes fresh and wholesome, and there is a good variety. Plates packed a lot of..."

Juan Pedreno II

"My friend recommended Isabel's to me and Im glad I came. It was 6:30 on a Thursday, lots of seating, it picked up later. The atmosphere and decor..."

Trevor Do

"The French toast wasn’t good- the bread was hard and not flavorful and just overall mediocre... which is really unfortunate because the others were..."

Esther Chang

"Delicious, unique fusions of flavors. I ordered the Buddha Bowl and a glass of ginger carrot juice. The drink tasted of carrots with a squeeze of..."

Holly Buderus

"My goto favorite restaurant whenever I come to visit San Diego!! Such a healthy and delicious fusion of flavors, created from a unique blend of..."

Manfred Arndt

"Another great Cantina in San Diego! || Recommended by server Double Happiness 😍👍💃|| Grilled Steak and Chicken with grilled Brown Rice🍚 ||..."

Lorena P

"Had a lovely breakfast at Isabel's with my daughter. This was our first time dining here and once we walked through the doors we were impressed. ..."

Christina Eng

"Have traditional Chinese food all my life, this is a few us style restaurants I find that very good for me! We tried the favourite dinner, the roast..."

Huiwen wu

"This place was amazing! Not just the food but the customer service as well. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I also got the michelada it was..."

martin gracian

"Chopped salad with marinated tofu and soy rizo. Sooo tasty and crunchy add avocado, citrus cilantro vinaigrette. Great service and tasty..."

Francia Acosta

"Love, love this place. Always eat here when I'm in town. Food is absolutely always delicious! Every flavor of every ingredient, always fresh and left..."

Carolyn B Melby

"The most delcious, unique, creative, and spectacular local restaurant. A nice mexican spice to every meal. Delicious filtered table water, the..."

Bruce V

"Great menu! All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Service was..."

Mark Burns

"Amazing food and airy atmosphere. I visited twice while in town and cant wait to come back next time I am around. Highly..."

Jaime Meyer

"Really delicious and fresh food! Lovely staff and happy to accommodate..."

Abby Gustaitis

"Loved the coconut french toast! The tamales breakfast was really good as..."

narda crossley

"Nice... pleasant experience, however one feels a little bit rushed and not really being taken care of, especially having slightly foreign European..."

Sebastian Zakłada

"Really fresh and good food! I've been here twice and the service is friendly and very good looking! If you like hot waiters come here! I've had..."

Lyndsi Winer

The Taco Stand

85/100 (2319 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Taco Stand is amazing!!! I have never ever been disappointed by their service, it is on point Everytime. The staff is spectacular and I feel..."

Ashley Ramsey

"I kid you not: The best fish tacos I have ever had. I have had a lot of fish tacos. A M A Z I N G. Guacamole was so fresh. We were in a rush to eat..."

Robin Boland

"I love this place, great food, best quality, at the best prices. Not $4.50 a taco like some other..."

Rob Marlbrough

"Really good service and fantastic food. Highly recommend this place if you're around that..."

Jose Carrillo

"I was only in San Diego for two days and I had it both days I was there. I tried the carne asada, spicy shrimp, and the chicken.. all fantastic!..."

Lana Diabmarzouk

"I randomly popped in here and I'm glad I did. My whole family and I loved it. I ordered the Al Pastor Burrito and it was delicious. I was..."

eddie zaldivar

"The place was very busy even at 3pm on a Saturday. My tacos were wonderful! The freshly made shells were wonderful. It was nice to be able to add..."

Tamela Randolph

"Was walking around and my nose caught this place before my eyes did. 10/10 so happy we stopped in here. Got the carne asada breakfast burrito and it..."

Katherine Haywood

"Best tacos I’ve had. Tortilla and everything is made fresh in the restaurant. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend when..."

Q B

"Some of the best tacos i’ve ever had. Al Pastor even came with pineapple on top. Freshly made tortillas and melt in your mouth chicken and..."

Jordan Roche

"Good burrito and tacos. The Mary Tierra Fries are great. It's fries, topped with steak, shrimp, cheese, quac, and some..."

Sam Ch

"This was my first stop after stepping off a 6 hour flight and it did not disappoint. Their California Burrito, is the perfect meal when you have an..."

Ryan Tammaro

"This is a solid taqueria with a few more options than just tacos. The tacos are tasty with solid tortillas, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly on..."

James Coleman

"This is nice little spot on B Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Great food and service. No parking. Some seating outside. I recommend taking..."

S A Chasen

"These are the best tacos in San Diego!!! It’s not in the swankiest part of town, but with flavor this good, it could only be in the..."

Lawrence Dotson

"Had pollo asado, pastor, and asada tacos. Picked salsa macha (hottest) and green from the salsa bar. Tacos and salsas were good, just not..."

Eduardo Hernández, Jr

"Tried out The Taco Stand while on a recent visit to San Diego and everything we had was delicious. Tried the chips and guacamole, and I had a special..."

Emily Hill

"Visited The Taco Stand during a recent trip to San Diego, and every item we tried was delightful. We started with the chips and guacamole, and I..."

Sam Adams

"Visited this place during our visit to San Diego the chicken taco was good rest other tacos which we had fish , mushroom and shrimp were all average...."

shantanu padhye

"Tried the one in La Jolla and loved it. The quality of food is pretty consistent between both places. I had a shrimp taco and a grind chicken taco...."

Felicity Fung

"Amazing food! The fish tacos, California burrito, elote, and carne asada fries were delicious. We loved that there was a sauce bar and we could add..."

Hanna Ockey

"Picked up tacos with celebrate my husband my birthday weekend lunch and it was lovely! Everyone enjoyed the food. Very large amount of filling...."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

Lucha Libre Taco Shop

85/100 (1634 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was on vacation in San Diego, and while in North Park, a friend recommended Lucha Libre as the place to get some quality food. I went, and wasn't..."

Josh Lowe

"First time at the North Park location... let me say it did not disappoint!!! The Holy Mole is way I go and my girlfriend had the queso taco!!! Great..."

Jon Garcia

"Excellent tacos! Great salsas and my boys ere happy with their steak quesadillas. The decor was..."

Joanna DeYoung

"Luche Libre is the shit. Best atmosphere, best Mexican food. I always get the surf and turf. The carne is tender every time. They finally got a..."

Michelle Lai

"1st time here! all I remember 2am I had the best Surf n Turf burrito OMG! hands down ! going again today..."

Mariana Rojo

"This place is amazing...the surf and turf burrito was out if this world! I came all the way from Arizona just to try this..."

Jennifer Bither Thompson

"The veggie quesadilla was delicious and TJ Corn, who can go wrong with corn prepared that way. The mango salsa and other salsa's were fresh and to..."

Mary Beth Stock

"Loved the queso taco ! I wish we had this place in Houston it would be a huge hit ! Maybe you could expand ? ;)..."

Jonathan Galabis

"Food was great! The lights were flickering the whole time we were there. Service was great, and the staff was kind. The Mexican wrestling theme was..."

Keely D

"We got reservations for the Champion's Booth and were blown away by the quality of the service we recieved! The food was presented in a really..."

Aurora Nava

"TBH I only came here to try the tacos and salsa. I ordered the steak, adobada, and birria tacos with a side of horchata drink. My favorite was the..."

Cherry Davis

"Had a birria quesa taco and mahi taco, absolutely delicious. Salsa bar had very delicious options.. Chips were given to us immediately, but tasted..."

Jared Smithers

"Rare instance of “worth the hype” in my book. Popped in for a lunch time veggie burrito and omg did not disappoint. Shout out to Fernando for top..."

Jade Dadiz

"If the Bulgogi burrito is on the menu, YOU BETTER GET IT! I got it with no cheese and it was FANTASTIC. So much flavor, not spicy, it’s definitely..."

Elizabeth Fox

"Such a rad atmosphere and awesome decor. Food was really good and reasonably priced. The burrito was pretty big and tasty. They have bottled beer as..."

Brian Wright

"What a fun place to eat at. I love the decor, that exact balance between the pink walls, gold picture frames and the masculine theme of Lucha libre...."

Veronica Martin

"This was a great little Taco shop fun and creative! The food is very basic I had a build you're own burrito. I felt like the beans were good but that..."

Cody Steffensen

"Got the basic California burrito and was pretty good. Wasn’t super fresh/hot but good nonetheless. The cilantro sauce was the true star here. Fun..."

Henry Bayer

"I was walking down the streets of SD and seen this cute taco shop. I didn’t actually eat here so I cannot attest for their food, however, their..."

J Rae So

"As we set off on our adventure trip just to go check the first location. Were bummed to find out we couldn't sit down to eat due to floors being..."

Kifflom Bang

"Fantastic tacos and chips! You cant go wrong with your selection. You also get your choice of different salsas to try at their "help yourself" salsa..."

Summer Hudson

"If you are ever in SD Please stop by Lucha libre taco shop! Surf & Turf burritos & horchata 🤤 Just the way it needs to be. Complimentary to the..."

Samuel Ortega

Fiesta De Reyes

84/100 (8244 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very interesting place. Pretty much everything under the sun with food. We enjoyed strolling through the many shops at Casa de Reyes and ended up..."

Richard Higgins

"It is a good restaurant, now they have the theme of the day of the dead and the decoration is spectacular, highly recommended to spend an entire..."

Liliana Henao

"Love the atmosphere here, there are shops, small food vendors, and usually some live music. The food here changes seasonally and they even had some..."

Levi Renninger

"Fantastic food, friendly staff, fast service. Reasonably price for the food. Very good. Staff also knew what was vegan and what was not. I got the..."

Risa

"This place is busy, the service is fast, food comes out fast but not as hot as one would like. The serving are good size. Live music and shops to..."

Mathhias pumpkin

"Let's start with the drinks. I had a margarita, and they were very popular amongst my table members. They were very good, but they were a little bit..."

Jaxson Lynch

"We dined here on a busy Saturday evening. Band was playing and people were dancing. We were told that wait time to get seated outside was over one..."

Jai Prasad

"Overall amazing food and pretty authentic! Our server was not very personable but I also understand we went on a busy night. Amazing and unique..."

Sarah Quinata

"I adore this place!! I had an incredible breakfast here a few months ago and recently I had an amazing dinner with fantastic Christmas decor and..."

Mary DEan

"We had a stopover in San Diego for a few hours, walking around old town we found this place. Very charming. The food was good. Service was good price..."

Shahrzad M

"Very nice decoration. After entering here you feel like you are in Mexico. Food was good. We tried taco, enchilada and quesadillas. Their refried..."

Divya Jain

"File this place away under expensive, but WORTH IT! The food is authentic and awesome! Chips and salsa served at the table is delicious. The food..."

Jim Leggett

"Very fun atmosphere and experience. The food was very good. It took about 10 min for the server to come take our order. Once we ordered, our food..."

Sarah M. Maya

"I haven't been here in ten years. but it's still delicious. Nice to know if things did not change. The Food was delicious, the drinks were delicious,..."

Joe Meraz

"The food was awesome, highly recommend the Stake and Shrimp burrito!! There’s a shrimp in every single bite. The servers where super friendly and..."

Simon Garrido

"I've eaten here a number of times and the food is always good. The food is served quickly and is hot and fresh with generous portions. The price is..."

Randy Petersen

City Tacos

84/100 (1022 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Colorful and aesthetically pleasing tacos. We tried the portobello and the fish, both very good. 4.5 out of 5 but could have used just a bit more..."

Amy P

"Simple, yet delicious Shrimp Tacos. I’m always looking to try new restaurants when I’m on vacation, some misleading reviews almost got me not try..."

Jesus C

"Gourmet tacos that still have an authentic flavor. I LOVE this place. Every taco I’ve tasted is bomb. Easy to be gluten free too. It’s fast and..."

C Behrends

"As I am vegetarian I ordered burrito named “ Cocito Californiano “ it was simply Awesome!!! And PORTOBELLO taco 🌮!!!! If u are vegetarians try..."

Param Sidhu

"Hidden gem! Great food, huge Mahi tacos, great hot salsa, service was terrific, busy but no waiting. Picture doesn't do it justice , gf is still..."

KENNETH ASH

"We tried multiple different tacos they were good overall. The vegan options is a plus for my personal taste but we tried some chicken tacos which was..."

Deependra Shekhawat

"Great tacos, easy flexibility for those with gluten issues or vegetarians. Stellar, friendly..."

Steve Heyduck

"Fantastic tacos, one of the best taco chains in San Diego. Prime location with dessert spots nearby and close to the beach. Reasonably priced. Great..."

Erin Neal

"Amazing carnitas tacos! The carnitas taco was so delicious. Every component pops out and you can see the color that will deliver flavor. The protein..."

Kitchens of San Diego

"Exceptional tacos! The mexicali is perfectly cooked and both the fried mahi mahi and cooked-in-sauce mahi mahi were phenomenal. Really great flavor..."

Anna Minassian

M Winehouse

"Super cute wine place. Wines are delicious and the staff knows about the different flavors which makes the experience even better. Go upstairs and..."

Jessica A

"Enjoy a great time with a close friend or romantic one in the attic loft with a street view of people walking Little Italy. But go downstairs if you..."

P T

"Came by here with my mom on a Friday afternoon, and was surprised to see how empty the place was. The woman working behind the counter was nice and..."

Caleb Everson

"Adrian at the winehouse is a true master of customer service. His wine expertise is exceptional, and his attentive, personalized approach makes every..."

Crypt Neato

"The lady in the store was so welcoming and has good customer skills.They have a good wine and their place is so cozy and has great views of the town..."

Nombuso Shongwe

"Whether it's before and/or after dinner in Little Italy, you'd want to ease into the experience at M. Winehouse for it's cute and cozy environment..."

Andre Couturier Maitret (andrecm)

"Yum wine. Great service. Intimate setting. Beautiful view. Eclectic decor. Games for days. Strange location of..."

Hillary Hawkins

"Awesome cute place for decent glass of wine. Would go here all the time if lived closer. Bartender / server was very nice and attentive. Can sit..."

Mark Steele

"Wine bar with board games, located in a charming small historic house. The upstairs room offers nice view of the street and intersection - perfect..."

DR Carlson

"We had a blast there. We went upstairs and played games while sipping on some wine and sangria. Great place to..."

roy bradley

"Cute wine bar with a fun menu. Plenty of options for everyone! Great..."

Lauren Welch

"Cute little house to stop for a glass of wine. Entertaining decor, lots of games..."

Mary Taylor

"Cozy spot to meet with someone for drinks. The upstairs has a large selection of board games and card games, perfect for a fun date or hanging with a..."

Daniel Stephany

"I enjoyed a couple of glasses of bubbly on the tiny patio while people watching. It was a nice, unexpected escape. Our bartender was really..."

April

"The employees here were so sweet and attentive. It was very lively and fun because of the vinyl Tuesday night. Shout out to Fern, chimis, and Mikey...."

Melanie Sanchez

"Cozy little house with great ambiance. Stocked with plenty of board games to keep entertained. Nice wide variety of..."

Veronica Santos

"M Winehouse is an Amazing historical space with a great selection of eclectic Wines. Our server Monica knew her stuff! She helped us pick some..."

Harlo Odin

"This is a great wine bar. I love the little porch out front, it makes you feel like you are really just sitting at home but with a much better wine..."

Christina Spires

Cafe Guadalajara

84/100 (7650 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time experience was not very good, it was EXTREMELY good!! Chips and salsa were good. Chicken enchilada was good, rice and beans were good. It..."

leewellnesshome

"The atmosphere, service and food was great. Love the outdoor dining for sure. The service was fast, we were arrived around 3:30pm at that..."

Lizzay B

"This place is great. Expect a wait to get in because it’s pretty popular. The food is great and they serve big portions. The margaritas are..."

Santinator

"We were there for lunch. The place was nicely decorated. The waiting time is short and there were a lot of options for Mexican food. The portion is..."

Hoa Duong

"Great food and great margaritas! I tried to make a substitution and our waiter talked me out of it and he was SO right!! We had a large group but the..."

Michelle Maloney

"A true Mexican experience. The decore, the mariachi band, the setup, the clothes of the servers, the food and the taste will remind you of..."

Fadi Semaan

"We came on a busy day. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. I had the enchilada trio and michelada 👌 chips and salsa were..."

Barbara Vasquez

"Amazing atmosphere and great service. We have visited this place during our visit to San Diego, we have ordered Chicken Tortilla soup to start with..."

Venkata K

"What a pleasant surprise in San Diego. Ordered the beef fajitas and were enough for the heartiest of appetites. A trio of musicians entertained us..."

Tom Anderson

"Loved it! My favorite Mexican restaurant! This place doesn't disappoint, prompt service, beautiful atmosphere, amazing food and a shopping street..."

Amber D.

"Lovely little Mexican restaurant in Old town San Diego! The food and atmosphere was some of the best Mexican food I’ve had in my whole life! The..."

Pablo Gonzalez

"I went here as the last stop before heading to the airport at the end of my vacation. We went on a Monday evening, and were sat immediately. Although..."

Marialejandra Rivera

"Great Mexican Restaurant! Really nice service and awesome food! Also the both margaritas (we had peach and mango) were awesome! Big portions for an..."

Marcel Arcieri

"Wow, what a great place! Food was fast and fresh, service was excellent! Ambience was cozy and gorgeous outside. 5 stars! We will be..."

Joe F.

"Atmosphere excellent. Food was amazing! Large portions. Service great! A must stop when we visit San..."

Patt Haro

"I ordered the Mexican salad, cilantro lime dressing was amazing! Margaritas are huge too. Place had a really cute outdoor patio with fountain. Great..."

Ray Muszynski

"Do not go anywhere else!!! The absolute, hands-down, the best authentic Mexican food restaurant in San Diego! The salsa was off the chain good! You..."

F. S.

Super Cocina

84/100 (1632 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's been years since I've eaten here and it's still as authentic and legit as it was back then. I'm surprised this place isn't more famous, it's..."

Marco Scrianin

"I only gave 4 stars for service because they forgot a plate and, I had to go back and get it. Even when that happened, the service was super friendly..."

Jessica Guiher

"I have been here many times and is the Best REAL Mexican food I've ever tried even than in Mexico. Many options to choose, great staff, good price..."

Daniela Oe

"Pork in green sauce!! Just the best. The pork melts in your mouth. Such a good flavor wow The server was kind to let us try before deciding,..."

Future you

"Best home style mexican food in town . If you Want To Feel like you are at home and your mom just cook your favorite dish this is the place to come..."

Rosa Nunez

"Took mom and dad on his birthday and let me tell you. These are 70+ Mexican old school peeps, they loved the food, and so did I!! ..they have the..."

karina raygoza

"Thank you Super Cosina, when I am craving for a Mexican 🥘 style dish. I know your are there waiting for me to treat me 🍜🍝🍛 with..."

World of Wonders (World of Wonders)

"If you want Legit homemade (like abuelita made it) Mexican food, this is it. I ordered to go. Absolutely 💯!! Delicious! I had the Chile..."

Mr. G.

"The place isn’t fancy but WOW! The food is amazing. It’s auténtica comida Mexicana. Max auténtica solo en casa de la abuela. I love the..."

Laura Tarnitza

"Don't come for the atmosphere. Come for the FOOD. First time I had a green mole chicken dish. Amazing! Can't wait to come back and try some of the..."

Dav!d Berg

"Super authentic Mexican dishes. Can't go wrong with your order. I personally go for Chile's rellenos and chicharron en salsa Roja. But believe me..."

Fernando Mendoza

"Love this place... Mexican comfort food at its finest. Fresh ingredients, delicious sauces, rotating guisados. Menudo, pozole, and caldo de pollo and..."

Mark Land-Ariizumi

"Those Tortitas de Camaron...Chiles Rellenos, are Delicious...i highly recommend this 👌 place....simple..very humble people and Great food service..."

Francisco Zavala

"Fresh food made to order. Chicken enchiladas and beef empanada They will let you sample all the..."

Ryan Ewing

"Very tasty and well served. It's like having grandma and mom battling their best dishes. My wife and I got combo plates and a side of tacos. Paid 32..."

Rudy Arias

Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantena

Wheelchair Accessible

"Bravos is my favorite bar in OB. Lula, the bar tender is efficient and makes the best margarita I have ever had. If I could only drink one margarita..."

Ashley Renee Bishop

"The food is amazing. The Margaritas wow. Highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Liz behind the bar was bad ass and helped us out a lot...."

Rob Weinberg

"Bravos platter appetizer was awesome, my favorite was the quesadilla! We are all..."

Debbie Ward Mosley

"Been going here for years and it's the best in OB. The chimichanga is incredible!! The drinks are strong and the people are very happy to serve. Also..."

Luke Hamblin

"Always great place to hangout and people watch! Food very good..."

Carol Jurado Lares

"One of my favorite spots for Mexican food and good margaritas! My favorite is the shrimp taco, awesome lace for chips, dips, drinks , chill, good..."

Angela Amato

"The Best chicken tortilla soup I have ever..."

Janine Lucci

"The service was excellent... The food was delicious... Prices were..."

Denise Thrall Lee

"Great margaritas! Great..."

Rhiannon Patz

"Try the Pineapple jalapeño Margarita. Good chips and salsa..."

RaShad Malloy

"Great place with a great vibe! Loved sitting in the window and eating Shrimp tacos and watching the Ocean Beach..."

Mindy Valdivia

"Wife loves tacos so stopped in on a Wednesday to try their food. We were the only people in the restaurant on a lazy afternoon. Waitress, Vabiola,..."

Carmen A.

"When I tell people, "The best fish tacos are in San Diego," what I mean to say is, "The best fish tacos are at Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantina."..."

Ross Richards

"Not only was the food AMAZING the service was outstanding. 2 👍👍 to the cook... Best food we've had on this trip to..."

Veronica Smith

"This place has the best margaritas in San Diego, best atmosphere in OB, they also have vegetarian options and the staff is very kind. Homemade chips..."

Gerard Ezequiel

"Excellent little Mexican restaurant. Casual vibe and friendly service. Very good fish tacos. Great beer..."

Alicia Stensberg

"Such a perfect place to get off the street and enjoy amazing tacos and a special IPA. Very good food....Brisket tacos, grilled chicken tacos, beer..."

Ned Booher

"Great atomsphere, very open. Friendly staff and excellent chips and salsa! Bean dip and queso fundido were very..."

Keaton Dalquist

"Love it. Some of the best daily specials in O.B.. Nice staff. Mellow vibe great place to get out the sun for a bit have cold one, and people..."

Noel Holtzman

"If you're a margarita fanatic, this is the spot for you. They have a variety of tequila. Their food is also amazing. The fish tacos are one of my..."

Mwanja Miyanda

"We had some family visiting from out of town and we took them to Bravo’s to get some Mexican food and they were not disappointed. The restaurant..."

Jose Napoles

"Absolutely AMAZING!!! Our first visit here as new locals (until now, we've been veterans of another taco shop) but this place delivered even after we..."

Michael

"Tuesday's and Thursdays are the time to go. $2.50 Tacos(chicken, brisket, fish, potato), Beers, and house tequila shots on those days. Get 3 tacos, a..."

Brett Miller

"Cool spot, upscalish Mexican but not pretentious. Good specials. Variety of mediocre (small and too sweet) so stick with the beer specials ;D Also,..."

Randin Dragonheart

"Service and atmosphere was terrific! Food was ok. Not much flavor to the steak or the chicken. Had the fajitas and wasn't impressed. It didn't..."

Bryan Ferguson

"Really great food and the pricing isn't bad. Plus, any liquid imbidments with mangoes or pineapple is always my weakness so there's that. Just sucks..."

D'angelo JacobHymenShits

"Place is clean. Nice. Food had been consistently tasty. I would suggest they heat the tortillas it makes a difference in taste and structure of the..."

Michaela Fabiani

Barrio Star

84/100 (1657 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here for an anniversary brunch and were here right when they opened. First thing we noticed is how beautiful the place is. The colors and..."

Kelci Gilley

"We arrived from out of town. Locals told us to go to the Barrio. Wow, not disappointed. Fresh ingredients. We were there for happy hour. Drinks were..."

Randy Hedin-Baughn

"Just simply the best Mexican food experience in a long time! Sadly, we just missed happy hour so we spent $$$, but the food and margaritas were..."

Lynne L Bolton

"This place is really good. The staff is nice and the food and drinks are..."

Anthony Perry

"The food and service are great! This is the second time we’ve gone there and it won’t be our..."

Alex Olinger

"Must eat here! The food and service is fantastic! The blood orange margarita is..."

Ryan TJ Turner

"Delicious Mexican food and drink, excellent service and great vibe. As a first timer I’ll be back again and again!..."

Bob Pozen

"Celebrated my birthday last month at Barrio Star...I have eaten at a number of Mexican restaurants, but the food here was on another level..."

Lisa Beardsley Murphy

"Excellent drinks, food, atmosphere and service. Totally enjoyed ourselves and will be..."

Ingrid Sorenson

"Our server Kris was awesome! Very on top of various bills in a big group. Great options for gluten free and vegetarian, clearly marked, and for both..."

Zenna Crous

"Barrio Star was a great experience. The food was fantastic, delicious and big portions. Try the best birria tacos in San Diego. They were..."

Eric

"Great food, wonderful atmosphere, excellent service. The tacos barria were incredible! For drinks we had a flight of margaritas including a..."

Kathryn Harris

"I was looking for a healthy meal, and both the pepinos and the Mexican salad were filling and delicious. The salad had lots of lime juice in it, and..."

Brian Ferdman

"The food and ambiance was very enjoyable. I ordered the Tortilla Soup with Chicken and my partner has the Shrimp Tacos. Everything was timely and..."

Charlie Ritter

"I love the margarita flight! Definitely try the blackberry jalapeno, that's my favorite. I also ordered the taco trio with spicy chicken, steak and..."

Danielle M

"Excellent location, super friendly service, and very decent food! The restaurant also has outdoor seating and allows you to dine with your dog, which..."

Anatoly Petkov

"We had a great brunch experience at Barrio Star. The service was fast and, as you can see, food was well presented and tasty. The restaurant was well..."

Matthew Rumsey

"This place was so good! We all shared appetizers as small plates and they were delicious; especially the corn. There was also a large selection of..."

Randa

"The food here is really good and the service was pretty good too. Loved the west coast tacos but a lot of the margaritas had jalapenos in them. I'm..."

Aisha E

"Taco mix plate was delicious Handmade tortillas were well made and impressed me as someone who usually dines south of the border. Wait time was..."

Daniel Ledesma

"The tacos were really really good. 5 dollars each on taco tuesday.... above average. However for the area, it was good enough and they closed late...."

Di Feng Tan

King And Queen Cantina

84/100 (4552 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Cool place to visit in Downtown San Diego (near Little Italy) for Mexican Food. They have a very big menu, a full bar, helpful servers and quick..."

Karan Bhansali

"The birria tacos were good. Cocktails are great. Not too fond of the rice & beans - some of the rice was a little undercooked and hard. Awesome..."

K Jones

"We were a big group but the employees/servers here were very accommodating. Drinks were good, not the best, and the food was also OK. I think people..."

Sean Park

"Had a wonderful experience thanks to Luis and the rest of the staff. I made a last minute reservation the night of online and they were able to..."

Veronika Mazur

"Decent spot to sit down, hang and eat tapas and taqueria style fare. Huge selection of tequila, mescal, and mixed drinks. Vibe is pretty upbeat and..."

Anthony Turgman

"Such a good environment. You can request drinks without alcohol which is awesome. Service is good and food is delicious. I'd recommend going during..."

Whitney MQuiroz

"At first I was sketchy about the food since it’s mexijapaneae food and it was odd but I went for it and ordered chilaquiles and it was delicious. I..."

Daniel D.

"Stopped by for lunch. The food and service was really good. Parking in that area was tuff so expect to walk a little not unless our lucky and park..."

M Garcia

"This place is as much a bar as a restaurant. Lots of choices for alcohol and a young and hip staff. Beautiful and artsy decor. Some really nice..."

Allen Prescott

"The place pops with art on every inch of space, mostly hand painted or colorful stickers. Amazing music and live vibe w friendly staff and patrons-..."

Lascelles Dunn

"Although the food was delicious. The portion sizes are a little too small for the price. The "Taco Tuesday" tacos are not as the promotion..."

Ricardo Oliva

"Omg it is fantastic here!!! Came on Monday and had happy hour menu items. All dishes are impressive and delicious and of great price!! The bone..."

Hui Huang

"Came here mostly for the margarita flight. Finished it myself!! Loved all the flavors! Great Latino music playing in the background. Our server was..."

Ruth Martinez

"Wow I've never given such a great review before but this place deserves it! The food was delicious. The drinks were fantastic! And the service! Shout..."

Claresse McKnight

"Food is great and decent priced. I got the Birria and shrimp tacos and my wife got the tuna tostadas. Both were excellent and full of flavor. Service..."

Alex Uribe

"I flew in from out of town and we went to this restaurant. Definitely loved the food, the service and the atmosphere!!! Everything was excellent!!! I..."

Debbie Flores

"Amazing food! My boyfriend and I had the Birria tacos with guac from their brunch menu. Our server, Perla, was the best!! She recommended a different..."

Lili Orozco

Cocina 35

84/100 (3484 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is our go to breakfast spot for the best chilaquiles around. So flavorful and filling, I never get tired of coming here. If your looking for..."

Karla Miclovin-LeBel

"This place is amazing the food is great and the staff are all so nice and helpful...there is noting on the menu that isn't..."

Nancy Arroyo

"I'm always a little unsure of trying new places but I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The food was fantastic and the staff was really..."

Sharii Alvarez

"Truly the best chilaquiles in town! I ordered the chilaquiles cremosos with sunny side up eggs and they were the best chilaquiles I’ve ever had...."

Carmen Arroyo

"Authentic mexican flavor and exellent service made our breakfast..."

Carmen Leonardo

"Came to Codina 35 for breakfast � while visiting San Diego Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS � Highly recommend you try it out. You won't be..."

Patricia Perez Arellano

"Everything was delicious! The wait to be seated was about 45 minutes BUT it was well worth it! Definitely coming back next time I’m in SD! Great..."

Gricelda Ayala

"The food is delicious, really recommend this..."

Miguel Sanchez

"It was delicious! I highly recommend it if you like Mexican..."

Connie Lind

"Love it... however small portion of beans vs large amount of chilaquiles..."

Rubella Paradise

"This place was so delicious! Great place right by work in downtown! Great service, great..."

Mel Mel

"Greatest place ever !!! I love coming here every time I visit San Diego !! I love all the food here , it’s well cooked , fresh , not tooo spicy ,..."

Phillip Gonzalez

"Y'all know how much I love Mexican food... I'd eat it breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could... and today, I had my favorite breakfast at @cocina35..."

David McCloud

"If you've been craving chilaquiles please do yourself a favor and take the drive to this place!!! The food is so good!!! No complaints here and we've..."

Jose Guerrero

"Good chilaquiles and agua de jamaica. We arrived at 8:30 on a Sunday morning and did not have to wait to be seated. The hostess was not very friendly..."

A Martinez

"If you are looking for great chilaquiles when in San Diego, make sure you come here. The had a variety to choose from. I especially liked the sample..."

Silvia Rodriguez

"I got the El Patron plate and everything in it was delicious. Definitely some tasty food here! I was also happy that they had Cafe de Olla. The..."

adriana herrera

"Possibly the best chilaquiles in town. A little pricey and a very long wait, but the chilaquiles were delicious. The beans were not very good, but..."

Alfredo Torres

"Great food! Very generous portions, friendly staff, prompt service. I had French toast with bacon and 2 beautiful over easy eggs (that I had..."

Coleen Coffey

"Chiliquiles are my absolute favorite dish! I had been taking an afternoon walk when I came upon this delightful restaurant. This was my first time..."

E M

"Incredible food, a couple kid friendly plates, inside and outside seating, gender neutral restrooms. Even though it was a Sunday morning, we were..."

Stacey Frisbey

"Second time here - and it didn’t disappoint. Excellent food. High quality delicious Mexican brunch. Don’t skip on the..."

Kelli Tingey

"While visiting San Diego I went to Cocina 35, and it was so amazing I went back a second time. The food is so delicious and there are lots of..."

Fredrick Zoller

"The Chilaquiles were amazing and the meat was seasoned amazingly! The restaurant was set up to allow you to see samples of each of the available..."

Eliza Matthews

"Stopped in for Saturday breakfast. It was busy, but the service was fast and as we ate, they made sure we had what we needed. The food was so..."

Claudia Fenske

"This place is amazing, I’ve been to Mexico and ate a bunch of very good food over there but that place wow the best ! Thank you..."

Mel Athéna

"Came here Friday morning with the family and it was very good ! I recommend if you like chilaquiles..."

Laura

"I've heard of this place before and I finally had a chance to try it. I do recommend to get on the waitlist asap. I waited an hour. Its busy non..."

Oscar Mendoza

"One of the best chilaquiles and green sauce ever! Great cafe de olla too. Worth a stop for..."

Marissa Feliciano

Parana Empanadas Argentinas

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"Good casual spot to get a delicious empanada for a good price. It is juicy and very well baked. It is also very well seasoned, specially the Malbec..."

Catharine Parise

"Delicious empanadas and a great spot for a quick bite! I tried the Malbec Beef empanada, which was flavorful on its own, but was really kicked up a..."

Kyle Deeley

"I got to try some empanadas at their food stall setup in Lane Field Park. Ordered one beef and one guava/cream cheese. The beef empanada came with a..."

Angus Chang

"These are such delicious empanadas! They were baked perfectly; not too dry. I tried the Beef and the Mushroom and they were both heavenly. There was..."

Allie

"Love their empanadas and chimichurri sauce! Their crusts are light and flaky, and all the fillings are delicious. My fav is spinach and anything..."

Caroline Webb

"these empanadas are PERFECT. I stop by every time in Point Loma for a spicy beef but you honestly cannot go wrong with any option. Jackfruit is..."

Steph Cipriani

"Yum! I loved the BEEF and the MUSHROOM Empanadas! The crust was delicious and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The sauces are wonderful too...."

Dawn

"Fresh. Got chicken and Malbec beef..."

Gus El khoury

"Luv the empanadas at this place in liberty station. They have a large selection. I had the margarita, three cheese, and the spinach one. The..."

Christal Bell

"From most savory to the least: the beef empanada was the best, cheese empanada, and lastly I also tried the chicken empanada. They are baked so..."

Angelica Campos

"Gaucho authentic with stuffed meat and malbec wine...savory morsels....the Jackfruit ..is out of this planet...all this @ Liberty Public..."

D Third Eye

"Oh, so good. I tried the chicken chipotle, Jack fruit, and margarita empanadas. All excellent. The chimchuri was good, but the chipotle chimchuri was..."

Chris Pucci

"Staff was friendly, the empanadas were decent but not great. The mate lemonade (basically tereré) was pretty good, and their chimichurri sauce is..."

Clarissa Marie

"Why isn't yerba mate lemonade more a thing? Most refreshing on a hot day and the empanadas were also excellent, particularly the shrimp - who knew..."

Ariel C.

"So many delicious flavors. Since I always order a variety, I love that each one is stamped with the flavor. Staff is super nice and..."

Monique Gutierrez

"Easy, quick, yummy empanadas with a selection of three sauces--the best of which is the plain chimichurri. Just make sure they give you the right..."

Jennifer Lund

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