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Got the opportunity to try Baja Rick's during the Taste of Gaslamp crawl and made it the first stop. There was plenty of space indoor and outdoor and appreciated how much shade there was outside in the beaming sun. The food wasn't ready immediately but we had a chance to check out their regular menu. Their drink menu had a lot of drinks that sounded really good, but we didnt have a chance to try them this time around. For the tasting we had a birria taco and cup of elote. The taco was really flavorful and juicy. I could see myself getting it again. The elote was just eh. It tasted like canned corn. For the first stop, I wasn't too mad at it.
This is the only spot that's respectable by the convention center during comic con Stop in for a taco and a smile
Not worth $18 for two street tacos. After looking at the menu online afterward, I realized I could have gotten three tacos for $20. I wish that had been explained when ordering. The carne asada tacos were strange--honestly, the meat almost tasted like pork. There was no grilled or charred flavor, and the texture was odd, almost like it had been heavily marinated without being cooked over a grill. We also ordered the veggie quesadilla, and for the same price, that actually felt like a much better value. Overall, I felt a little bamboozled after getting our food. I didn't realize all of the tacos were street tacos, and when I asked questions, the responses were basically, "That's just the way they are," and "I don't know what we have for veggie options." Was I still hungry afterward? Yes. A little hangry? Also yes. 20% tip always... the tables were clean, and the person taking our order was friendly, so I don't fault them personally--they just didn't seem very familiar with the menu or able to offer much guidance. -- For me, the food simply wasn't worth the price. Maybe you're paying for the convenience of being so close to the convention center.
In SD for a conference and the Cantina is right across the street from the convention center and 2 blocks from Petco. Walked right up about 11:30 to order on a Tuesday and there was no line. I ordered the street taco sampler (because it's Tuesday). Sat out on the patio which is nice and mostly covered. Took food about 5 minutes to come which was awesome. The ribeye and birria beef tacos were awesome! I wasn't impressed with the chicken at all though. The chicken was bland and pretty dry. The big plus for me though was the street tacos were not loaded down with onions and cilantro. The rice wasnt quite cooked long enough for me and the beans were much thinner than I have had at other places. All in all a good lunch. I might try to sub out the chicken taco though.
Baja Ricks is a really awesome Mexican food spot that sits in the heart of San Diego's entertainment center. So it was packed because we went on survivors weekend, so everybody was eating here, but the service was great. We got our food relatively fast and it was pretty affordable. Great pricing for good food. So I got the Beria tacos. The beer was nice juicy flavorful. I wish it would've came with a consume on the side to dip my tacos in, but it didn't, but it was pretty good. I also got the shrimp taco and I love that it was full-size shrimp inside of the taco like that's so important to like mention nice juicy shrimp flavorful seasoned well. Enjoy the taco. The beans and rice were both a little dry didn't finish them. If I'm being honest, they definitely needed something more. My cousin got the steak quesadilla and he let me try it. Nice juicy steak flavorful lots of cheese great pull on it. and you get a lot of quesadilla.. He also got the chicken taquitos with the chicken taquitos were OK. It felt like the taquitos themselves lack effort like they had decent flavor, but nothing special. Overall, I would definitely go back to Rick Cantina the next time I'm down to San Diego for an event. It's just it's in prime location so convenient good pricing good food would definitely recommend.
I came here for a conference and the food is very solid but definitely not the best tacos. Lots of seating and service is fast and friendly. I got a margarita which was good and what they're known for.
Amazing fish tacos. The trio was my favorite. I loved getting a mix of grilled and fried fish. Huge menu with lots of choices for everyone.
My hubby loves Mexican food so we stopped here a couple of times while visiting San Diego. Sat at the bar once and on the outside patio the other time. Patio gets a lot of sun, at least during lunch hours but they do have umbrellas to help. Hubby liked his tacos. I got a dessert sampler which was really good. Server / bartender was good. No issues.
We came here before a Padres game awhile back when this place was the Tin Fish and loved the location. It's great for people watching especially when the Trolley comes in on game day. As my first time at Baja Rick's I love that they kept the outside seating the same and now offer some wonderful Baja fare. We had the Birria Gnarly Nachos and a large fish and chips. The nachos were super big and very filling. I couldn't eat it all and took it to go and tried to give it to a homeless person but that didn't work out. The beers are abundant with two outside bars and probably one inside but I never went inside as all the action was happening outside. The staff I interacted with were very nice and attentive. A great place pre or post game right in Gaslamp and with the Hard Rock Hotel literally across the street, you can party all you want here and have a place to stay if so inclined. Great job BAJA Rick's! I'll be back!
I cannot speak to the food because we only ordered drinks on the outside patio, but I highly recommend this casual restaurant in a great location. The outdoor patio is very nice and comfortable and is conveniently located on the other side of the train tracks from the Convention Center and on the edge of the Gas Lamp District. Bartender Nick is awesome. Not sure how much this restaurant is paying him, but it is definitely not enough. Not only is he a great bartender and very friendly, but his customer service skills are amazing. He quickly and efficiently greeted and helped numerous Convention Center related customers as they walked up to the restaurant. Well done Nick!
Comic Con Thursday night, service was good, food is good, prices average for the are $130 for 4 people with drinks, tax and tip. Not too crowded good choice after the convention. Three taco plate, poke bowl, burrito and taquitos.
An outdoor venue situated in perfect locale for Padres pregame and postgame beers and dogs. Went for pregame beer and hotdog. Average ambiance, service, beer, etc. ... BUT the memorable thing was the hotdog. Easily one of my best. You want a great hotdog go here.
I really don't recommend this place because they don't know their ingredients. I'm lactose intolerant and I asked if it had any dairy. They removed coleslaw, but not everything dairy was gone. Yes. This is missing coleslaw, in the photo. It's a great view and music playing inside the restaurant. Staff is really straightforward about food selection and ordering was quick. Outside bar is awesome to have and you can order from there too. It was disappointing that my allergies were happening after eating there. It really messed up my mood. I would recommend this place, but wouldn't if you have a dairy allergy.
7/26/2026 - a Sunday and the last day of SDCC 2026. My first time here and I was very pleased. Find a table, walk up and order your food at either the bar or the hostess. They give you a beeper when to come get it and the food was ready in less than 5 minutes. It was crazy. A monster size nacho I ordered With carne asada. It was Excellent and should be shared With multiple folks. 5 stars. read more
23 hours ago
Convenient location, but unfortunately wouldn't come back. Located right across from the San Diego Convention Center, so it's a convenient option if you're in the area for an event. Stopped by for lunch during the heat wave. There's no AC, but they had fans running throughout the restaurant. They have both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. You order at the front and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. Food came out relatively quickly. I got the Street Taco Sampler ($22) which came with 1 chicken, 1 carne asada, and 1 beef birria taco. The chicken and carne asada were both dry, while the beef birria was just okay. Nothing really stood out to me, especially for the price. One thing that really caught me off guard was the 5% surcharge fee. After looking at my receipt, I noticed the additional charge. That feels pretty high compared to the 1-3% surcharge I typically see at other places. Overall, convenient location and quick service, but the food wasn't memorable enough for me to overlook the price and surcharge. Wouldn't come back. read more
Ambiance is cool. Enough shade, small bar but festive! Good to go before a game or something, next to Petco park. Service was good. Host was friendly and helpful w menu. Food- we ordered a salmon Baja bowl. Gave it a 4 out of 5. I ordered the fish, shrimp and chips combo. The shrimp and fish are large and they gave us a good amount of fries. I wasn't too keen on the fact that the fish when biting into it, had an odd smell to it. I'm not an expert on fish but made me feel uneasy about finishing it so I just ate the shrimp. Again, that could be normal but for me. I would return probably for the Baja bowl for something more healthy. read more
Got the opportunity to try Baja Rick's during the Taste of Gaslamp crawl and made it the first stop. There was plenty of space indoor and outdoor and appreciated how much shade there was outside in the beaming sun. The food wasn't ready immediately but we had a chance to check out their regular menu. Their drink menu had a lot of drinks that sounded really good, but we didnt have a chance to try them this time around. For the tasting we had a birria taco and cup of elote. The taco was really flavorful and juicy. I could see myself getting it again. The elote was just eh. It tasted like canned corn. For the first stop, I wasn't too mad at it. read more
2 months ago
Not worth $18 for two street tacos. After looking at the menu online afterward, I realized I could have gotten three tacos for $20. I wish that had been explained when ordering. The carne asada tacos were strange--honestly, the meat almost tasted like pork. There was no grilled or charred flavor, and the texture was odd, almost like it had been heavily marinated without being cooked over a grill. We also ordered the veggie quesadilla, and for the same price, that actually felt like a much better value. Overall, I felt a little bamboozled after getting our food. I didn't realize all of the tacos were street tacos, and when I asked questions, the responses were basically, "That's just the way they are," and "I don't know what we have for veggie options." Was I still hungry afterward? Yes. A little hangry? Also yes. 20% tip always... the tables were clean, and the person taking our order was friendly, so I don't fault them personally--they just didn't seem very familiar with the menu or able to offer much guidance. -- For me, the food simply wasn't worth the price. Maybe you're paying for the convenience of being so close to the convention center. read more
In SD for a conference and the Cantina is right across the street from the convention center and 2 blocks from Petco. Walked right up about 11:30 to order on a Tuesday and there was no line. I ordered the street taco sampler (because it's Tuesday). Sat out on the patio which is nice and mostly covered. Took food about 5 minutes to come which was awesome. The ribeye and birria beef tacos were awesome! I wasn't impressed with the chicken at all though. The chicken was bland and pretty dry. The big plus for me though was the street tacos were not loaded down with onions and cilantro. The rice wasnt quite cooked long enough for me and the beans were much thinner than I have had at other places. All in all a good lunch. I might try to sub out the chicken taco though. read more
Baja Ricks is a really awesome Mexican food spot that sits in the heart of San Diego's entertainment center. So it was packed because we went on survivors weekend, so everybody was eating here, but the service was great. We got our food relatively fast and it was pretty affordable. Great pricing for good food. So I got the Beria tacos. The beer was nice juicy flavorful. I wish it would've came with a consume on the side to dip my tacos in, but it didn't, but it was pretty good. I also got the shrimp taco and I love that it was full-size shrimp inside of the taco like that's so important to like mention nice juicy shrimp flavorful seasoned well. Enjoy the taco. The beans and rice were both a little dry didn't finish them. If I'm being honest, they definitely needed something more. My cousin got the steak quesadilla and he let me try it. Nice juicy steak flavorful lots of cheese great pull on it. and you get a lot of quesadilla.. He also got the chicken taquitos with the chicken taquitos were OK. It felt like the taquitos themselves lack effort like they had decent flavor, but nothing special. Overall, I would definitely go back to Rick Cantina the next time I'm down to San Diego for an event. It's just it's in prime location so convenient good pricing good food would definitely recommend. read more
2 months ago
Amazing fish tacos. The trio was my favorite. I loved getting a mix of grilled and fried fish. Huge menu with lots of choices for everyone. read more
My hubby loves Mexican food so we stopped here a couple of times while visiting San Diego. Sat at the bar once and on the outside patio the other time. Patio gets a lot of sun, at least during lunch hours but they do have umbrellas to help. Hubby liked his tacos. I got a dessert sampler which was really good. Server / bartender was good. No issues. read more
We came here before a Padres game awhile back when this place was the Tin Fish and loved the location. It's great for people watching especially when the Trolley comes in on game day. As my first time at Baja Rick's I love that they kept the outside seating the same and now offer some wonderful Baja fare. We had the Birria Gnarly Nachos and a large fish and chips. The nachos were super big and very filling. I couldn't eat it all and took it to go and tried to give it to a homeless person but that didn't work out. The beers are abundant with two outside bars and probably one inside but I never went inside as all the action was happening outside. The staff I interacted with were very nice and attentive. A great place pre or post game right in Gaslamp and with the Hard Rock Hotel literally across the street, you can party all you want here and have a place to stay if so inclined. Great job BAJA Rick's! I'll be back! read more
1 year ago
I cannot speak to the food because we only ordered drinks on the outside patio, but I highly recommend this casual restaurant in a great location. The outdoor patio is very nice and comfortable and is conveniently located on the other side of the train tracks from the Convention Center and on the edge of the Gas Lamp District. Bartender Nick is awesome. Not sure how much this restaurant is paying him, but it is definitely not enough. Not only is he a great bartender and very friendly, but his customer service skills are amazing. He quickly and efficiently greeted and helped numerous Convention Center related customers as they walked up to the restaurant. Well done Nick! read more
Comic Con Thursday night, service was good, food is good, prices average for the are $130 for 4 people with drinks, tax and tip. Not too crowded good choice after the convention. Three taco plate, poke bowl, burrito and taquitos. read more
An outdoor venue situated in perfect locale for Padres pregame and postgame beers and dogs. Went for pregame beer and hotdog. Average ambiance, service, beer, etc. ... BUT the memorable thing was the hotdog. Easily one of my best. You want a great hotdog go here. read more
2 months ago
I really don't recommend this place because they don't know their ingredients. I'm lactose intolerant and I asked if it had any dairy. They removed coleslaw, but not everything dairy was gone. Yes. This is missing coleslaw, in the photo. It's a great view and music playing inside the restaurant. Staff is really straightforward about food selection and ordering was quick. Outside bar is awesome to have and you can order from there too. It was disappointing that my allergies were happening after eating there. It really messed up my mood. I would recommend this place, but wouldn't if you have a dairy allergy. read more
Got off the trolley to bar hop & dine at Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown, San Diego, CA. Our first stop was Baja Rick's Cantina. We liked the indoor and outdoor seating. The bar is near the Convention Center. We ordered a tall Coors Light beer for $10 & red sangria. My sangria wasn't the sweetest and was struggling drinking it, but Ivan the bartender gave me pineapple juice to make it sweeter and better. He was very accommodating and made sure I left bar with a good experience. Baja Rick's Cantina is a fun hangout not far from the San Diego Padres Stadium. Ivan indicated that during the home baseball games, the bar/restaurant has great specials on food and drinks. We'll definitely come back to check out the specials on game day! Happy Yelping :) read more
2 months ago
Watch out for their 5% fee to grab extra money from you. This is a good place for a quick bite. The restaurant is designed to get you in and out faster than in n out. The seats and tables are not very comfortable and packed tighter than an airline. The food is okay, everything is either deep fried or generously oiled. I'd probably be back here during a big event just due to proximity. read more
2 years ago
First time coming into this establishment. We got lobster tacos ($11 for one taco) and kids bean and cheese with fries. Ordering food happens inside. The nice young lady was friendly and patient as we looked through the menu. Th spot is nice for adults and kids to watch the trolley pass by and is located across from the hard rock. There's a bar outdoors. The food was a huge disappointment.Food was cold. Lobster was dry and overpriced. Beans had no taste. Overall wouldn't go back again. read more
2 years ago
The Tres Amigos Taco sampler is absolutely delicious. Lobster Bisque soup had a gritty texture to it, wasn't too impressed by it, but still fairly decent. Would definitely get the shrimp or lobster tacos any time I come back, very pleased with them read more
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This place is located a great location. If you're here for a convention or walking around downtown, this is a good place to people, watch. It's a walk up restaurant and they serve your food with a number. Staff is really good at helping you with your food and serving you. All their tacos are delicious. I recommend getting one of the bowls if you're not looking for something with tortillas. read more
1 year ago
Great place to eat right before a Padres game great hotdog great food. Music is pretty good too. Prices aren't bad. read more
2 years ago
First off, great location right across from Hard Rock and next to the trolley & convention center. Their large outdoor patio is also nice with an outdoor bar with accompanying happy hour specials. It is a casual setting where you order at the front register, they give you a number and you pick a table. For todays order, it was chips & guac and the Mahi mahi fish bowl. The food arrived quickly and I really enjoyed the guacamole (flavorful and lots of lime). The fish bowl was ok, pretty basic with some light seasoning over plain rice and beans. I would say that this is an Americanized take on Mexican good which is expected in tourist areas such as downtown San Diego. read more
There are many restaurants that are here in San Diego and there are some places throw food together and with the service is the way food is served to be eye catching and the dishes should be eye-catching food was not appetizing for the customer. The Gaslamp Station is one station and the great location for the many eateries yet a place you can see that doesn't check IDS and to have an outside bar is one that spells problems to have open area. Going to Baja Ricks after several times I had seen the many signs and the advertisements that had advertised the many breakfast burritos that was something that many restaurants do in the Gas Lamp and the Broadway areas of San Diego. Going to the restaurant that had the looks of the many restaurants that you may find over in the Old Town area with the many with the many having outdoor seating and the Indoor seating. Going inside the main doors I saw their menu that was on the wall that was at the cashier stand I thought i Could get seating but having to order first before seating it gave me more of the fast-food feel. Looking over the menu they have inside with the many dishes they have it was hard to choice asking about their street tacos and the ingredients they told me they were very good I ordered the chicken and the steak and the beef with the side order of beans and rice, and one of my favorites the chips and queso. The total cost was one that got my eye to spend for lunch that was very high yet the service at the front was very rude and the tones they used. When the food was brought out to my table, I could see that they had an outside bar that sold and made drinks for customers that the person didn't ask for ID or card young ladies that came to buy drinks. My order arrived after 10minutes the typical times at the many restaurants that the server that brought the things out told me the things were very hot and the tacos hot also. When you serve food, you eat with your eyes and the way food looks you see if people will come back, and the way food smells it's one of the best ways to see if the taste and the flavors are the best. The food was one thing that was going to be good yet when you have chips and queso you have to have queso that is creamy yet the queso was like cottage cheese and the chips were half warm. I have had many tacos before but when you have tacos that are greasy and a mess that is not pleasing to the eyes or the palette. With one of the best dishes that can't be ruined is the beans and rice it was very flavorful, and the rice was cooked thoroughly with the beans that needed flavor with the dish was very good and the thickness was right on the spot. Baja Ricks located in the Gaslamp quarter with the 5th Ave Trolley near by the location is one that is nearby, and you can get off and get on to travel to other areas of the Gaslamp and the Bayside. For the Restaurant Baja Ricks its one location that has been several places before, yet the food needs to be improved and the use of the cleaning towels are not used to serve hot food to the customer tables you can get chemicals on people's plates. For a location that is in the Gaslamp and the location neat the trolley is n0ot to park your cars up on the sidewalk since there is not much in parking for the Gaslamp areas. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer for the many Spanish food restaurants this is one place that needs to improve for the food and the way it's served to be cooked and yet the food is not checked when it goes out. Food presentation and the flavor of food is correct for the many people is have return customers but if the food is not right you may not have customers returning. read more
1 year ago
Went here on a Sunday before a Padres game, ran into high school friends from 35 years ago. BRC has the vibe, food, drinks, music & customer service to knock your socks off. Andy, our Bartender was AWESOME! He was friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable & hard working. Will definitely be back. Go, thank me later! read more
1 year ago
Tried this place out before the game on Saturday and it was so great! My bf and I split the quesadilla and it was more than enough and so delicious. They have great game day specials so we will definitely be back! :) read more
This is the place to be before a game! Live music and food/drink deals. The nacho platter could easily serve 3-4 people...great value for the cost. Drinks were on point as well and service at the counter and bar were great. read more
2 years ago
This place was great! They have live music before every home game which is awesome. Seat yourself indoor or outdoor. You order food inside - bar is outside. We sat on the patio and relaxed over beers. Staff is friendly and the location is even better. read more
11 months ago
Tin Fish was the longtime restaurant that occupied this space which is the closest business to the Gaslamp Quarter trolley station. The owners of Rockin' Baja Lobster up the street on Fifth Ave took over and created Baja Rick's Cantina as the replacement eatery. The central location is terrific when there is a major event happening downtown like a baseball game or a large meeting at the convention center. Most of the seating is outdoors under the covered front patio. My visit was during one of the down periods in which no significant activities were happening. The place was completely void of customers. When I walked in, multiple menu screens were showing the regular offerings and the special deals for Happy Hour and Taco Tuesdays. Starters, platters, tacos, and burritos were the main categories. Molcajete bowls, po'boys, burgers, and sandwiches were the other items. Tacos came in a set of three per order and were served on flour tortillas. They ranged from $14 for street size to $23 for lobster. I selected the Fish Taco Sampler ($18) which was one grilled salmon, one grilled mahi, and one fried cod. The cod was surprisingly the best of the bunch. The batter was light and fried to the appropriate level of crispiness. Compared to the numerous Mexican joints within several blocks, the prices were high as you can buy street size tacos for less than $4 each and fish/seafood tacos for under $6 apiece. read more
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