Casa Machado at Montgomery fields offers classic mexican food in a fun atmosphere. On this friday night, the place was bustling with guests enjoying happy hour specials and evening dinner. Our dinner party consisted of 12 guests and the staff was great accomodating our large party. Service was great with the chips and salsa being brought out when you are seated. For my dish I went with the combination platter of a shredded beef taco and enchilada. The taco was great, packed with shredded beef in a crispy hard shell. Enchilada was ok as well as the beans and rice. Good portions and by the time you get your entree you are full from the chips and salsa. Casa Machado is a great casual mexican restaurant with all the classics you would expect from fajitas, seafood, carne asada. They also have a great happy hour menu with margarita and beer specials. Plenty of parking and very central to the Balboa/Kearney Mesa area. read more

Casa Machado - 14. Enchilada & Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Easy parking, cool views of the little planes & we had good service! the food was good- it wasn't anything crazy but I'll definitely go back sometime. We had the ceviche & a quesadilla and it was good. I had their margarita which wasn't my favorite but it was big ! I'd like to go back and try their micheladas read more

Wow, what a cute place I never knew existed! A neighbor of mine told me about this place, then we decided to come in with a group of moms and kids. The staff was incredibly accommodating. They checked on us and our children often, interacted with our children, and made the splitting of the bills SO easy. Honestly, hands down the best service I've experienced in San Diego with a group of moms + babies/toddlers. Not only that, the patrons around us were such a beautiful souls. Looking on to our table where babbles left & smiles arrived all the way around. Parking lot is huge with some construction currently going on with half the lot (August 5, 2026) but there is plenty of street parking-even at the busiest time of day. Did I mention the view? Spectacular. The restaurant itself is stunning as well. The food- 4/5 stars. It hit the spot for sure. I ordered the chile verde tostada & honestly could have used a tad bit more flavor, other than that everything was spot on. Everyone enjoyed their meals and their time. I'll 100% be back & bringing more people with! read more

Great Mexican restaurant with an incredible runway view! Delicious food, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly service. Watching planes while eating tacos and sipping margaritas made the experience even better. Would definitely come back! Check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p5q4NP/ read more

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Went to Casa Machado with a friend tonight for dinner. I haven't been in years. It is right by Mongomery Field. The good: plenty of parking, friendly service, clean dining room, free chips and salsa. The bad: food was pretty mediocre and bland. The enchilada sauce was blah with no flavor. The ground beef filling in my enchilada was filled with mixed vegetables. The shredded beef in my burrito was kind of sweet which is odd. Overall the combinations weren't expensive at $18.95, but the food lacked flavor and they didn't offer extra hot sauce or salsa on the table. I got the burrito and enchilada combo and my friend got 2 enchiladas. They look almost the same. read more

Casa Machado - Shredded beef burrito and ground beef enchilada (see the canned corn oozing out) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service was poor. Kids meals came out wrong. Could not get a beef and cheese burrito out of the kitchen. Enchilada avocado sauce is cold, which does not work for an enchilada dish. Store bought single layer corn tortilla is insufficient for holding a over $20 basic taco together. No plate arrived well or worth it. But the view is great. It's a nice location. Dishes need to be evaluated. Waiter needs to say if the kitchen doesn't want to make something. read more

Casa Machado has the Mexican food we were craving. Sometimes you just want to have the food you've called Mexican even though it may not be considered authentic these days. It is hard to find a good chili rellano and they have one that is delicious. The enchilada suizas were filled with chicken and the sauce was delicious. The chili rellano and enchilada combo was also great. Their rice, beans, salsa and hot carrots all add to the deliciousness factor. Our server was friendly, efficient and the food came out quickly and was piping hot. It's always fun to watch the planes at Montgomery Field as well. read more

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A hidden gem. So cool that is near the airport. Food is delicious and huge portions. Had a catered dinner here. They reserved the entire back for us! Food was so good and the service was amazing! read more

Excellent food! The chips were probably the best chips I've ever had. The carne asada burrito was amazing. Loved that place. Best meal on our vacation to San Diego. read more

Great food! Yummy. Large portions. Good service. Kinda loud. Very busy. nice view of airport. read more

Casa Machado - Mini Tacos! Yummy. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent service and parking too. Lovely room, delicious offerings. Nice view. $15.00 lunch special. read more

Casa Machado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We randomly came across this place when we were in the area. At first we thought we were lost because it's hidden behind some buildings and you have to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the restaurant. We got there and were seated immediately. The service was excellent and the view of the planes was so unique! Margaritas were delicious and huge! They gave us chips and salsa as soon as we sat down. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Casa Machado - Grande House and Cadillac Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Cinco de Mayo at Casa Machado! Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, this lively restaurant overlooks the runways, making it a fun place to eat with a view. The service is always fast and they have an expansive menu. Great place for group parties or social hangouts. Taquitos Rancheros - Rolled shredded beef tacos garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Surf & Turf Burrito - Shrimp, top sirloin, rice, cheese, and chipotle sauce with sour cream on the side. The sirloin has a nice smoky flavor to it. read more

Casa Machado - Surf & Turf Burrito (@eatsbykatiemei) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was here for a large dinner (retirement) party served catering buffet style. The cheese enchiladas were great (although I prefer more sauce); the beef taquitos were crunch and tasty; the beans and rice were fresh; and salsa/chips were unlimited and warm! Friendly service with lots of to go containers at the end were great. Lots of parking. Near Montgomery Field Airport in case you didn't know. read more

3rd time here , parking is plentiful , food is out fast and is fresh and delicious , servers are very attentive and courteous, casual dining , one thing I do have to say is i wish they had more comfortable chairs but their amazing service makes up for it , try their flautas so delicious read more

Casa Machado - Shredded beef flautas plate , they were so fresh and crispy ! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a hole in the wall restaurant that you wouldn't even know it's there unless someone told you! Got the mole enchiladas and it was really good! The mole sauce was rich and had a good kick of adobo in it, so if you don't like smoky chocolate flavors, probably avoid this one. They give chips and salsa for the table and their verde salsa is delicious! Will definitely come back for another round of enchiladas. read more

Service was good and fast, chips are good, chicken mole was just ok nothing special. Sauce was poured over chicken instead on cooking it in the sauce. read more

Casa Machado - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

A very good casual Mexican restaurant with all the classic dishes you would expect to find. There's plenty of parking available with terrific views from inside the restaurant. Seating inside is plentiful and spacious, which always is a plus, Service was great with the chips and salsa being brought out when we were seated and ordered drinks arriving quickly thereafter. For our lunch Saturday one ordered the crispy beef tacos and the other Carne Asada Plate. The tacos were excellent - exactly as advertised and flavorful with plenty of beef. The Carne Asada Plate was not so good. A very thin slice of over-cooked grilled flank/skirt steak completely void of any flavor, spices, marinate. Very disappointing. Overall Casa Machado is worthy of another visit, but will skip the $26 Carne Asada Plate. read more

Service was horrible. We barely got paid any attention. Didn't fill sodas, didn't fill chips. Food was meh. Better food at taco shop read more

Hidden Gem!! This spot is always hustling and bustling but for good reason! The service is always fantastic, and so welcoming! They have Happy Hour M-F 5-7 pm, also daily food specials. You can't go wrong with anything you order... tacos good, tamale good, fajitas good, even the kids meals good! Always start with the guacamole it's the best! read more

Casa Machado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

It's interesting to see a restaurant located at this small local airport where private jets land and take off. I had the carne asada burrito that thought it was pretty good. Complimentary chips and salsa were provided, but I thought the salsas were a bit bland. I normally do not like salty food at all, so for me to say that it's bland is quite unusual. I suppose it was missing a dash of salt. Service was really slow for a restaurant that wasn't even terribly busy. read more

Went there tonight with a friend. we Ubered there. The Food was yummy as always. I had Cheese Enchiladas with Rice and beans and a Diet Coke with no Ice ( To Drink ). and, Churros and Ice Cream for dessert . the service was very good and the waiters super friendly as always. although I felt like I waited a long time for my dessert - that I went and informed one of the servers ( Something I normally wouldn't do). as for the ambience - at first we went to the bar area -but it was pretty noisy -so we moved to another spot - however it got pretty busy and noisy -but we were still able to enjoy ourselves. and again, next year ( 2027) on the 05th of February I turn forty-two years old - so I Might be back -only time will tell. read more

Casa Machado holds a special place for me. Years ago, a friend flew me in and we made a stop here--at the time, I didn't even realize where we were, just that it was his favorite spot. Recently, while searching for restaurants near airports, I came across it again and instantly knew this was the place I had been craving to return to. I'm so glad I did. The food tasted just as great as I remembered, and the experience is truly unique. Watching planes land and take off right by your table is something special--it almost feels like you're part of a community of passionate aviators. Highly recommend this spot, especially for families with kids who love airplanes. Great food, great atmosphere, and an experience you won't forget. Big shout out to Ivan for being our server! read more

Good place for families with kids and those who like bland Mexican food. I was not impressed.

Visited 12/30/2024 https://casamachadomex.com/ I had company for this one so even though there was nice large serving sizes we still had leftovers for another meal the next day. This is an interesting location as it is located at a airport above the terminal on the second floor. Check out Their Website Link. Lots of indoor seating with a fair amount of booths along the windows overlooking the air strip. Service was good for the most part. There is Full Bar Service available. For a Starter we ordered The Sample Plate loaded with Flantas, Taquitos, Nachos, Cheese Quesadillas, and Guacamole & Sour Cream on the side. Pricy but Tasty and a large Serving for the money. For our Main Dishes Loretta ordered The #2 1 Chili Relleno Plate Combo. Very Tasty but needed a bigger pepper and more Cheese inside. Good Coating and cooked well and Great Flavor. I ordered The #16 Combo Plate. Birria Taco and Pork Tamale. The Birria Taco was nice with moist tender shredded beef. Could have used more seasoning especially salt. The Pork Tamale was very good with a tasty filling and moist masa. Beans were excellent and the rice was tasty too. All in all I would come back to try more of their menu. Prices were a bit higher than the going price for a Mexican Restaurant here in SD but still worth a visit. Happy New Years Everyone. Looking forward to my next Adventure for 2025 read more

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This is a lovely little hidden gem tucked away at the Montgomery Field airport terminal. The restaurant is super cute, food was delicious, servers friendly and provides great service. My son thoroughly enjoyed watching the planes while we ate lunch. read more

Casa Machado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This place had been a go to place for my family for decades! The Sunday brunch has always been great. Last Saturday night we went for dinner. I hadn't been here in many years for dinner. I was surprised that they close at 9:00 PM and the latest reservation they would take was at 7:00 PM! On a Saturday night...No Bueno!! I ordered my staple dish, Chile Verde, which I can usually gauge a quality of a Mexican restaurant off of. Unfortunately, the Chile Verde at this place way under-delivered! It was bland with absolutely no heat! I even tried adding their green and red salsa to it, but still couldn't get much flavor or heat out of it. A total disappointment. I would give the place a 1, but the other dishes we ordered were between a 3-4 quality; plus I really like the location and vibe of this place. Unfortunately, because of their hours the place was mostly empty. The owners need to get their act together, clean the place up a bit and instead of just increasing their prices, which are already high, they need to increase their hours; at least on weekends. read more

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Been going here for 40+ years and still love it servers are long time employees and are awesome.

This is a hidden gem next to/ inside Montgomery Field. You can watch the planes arriving and leaving. The variety on the menu is huge. Everything is delicious. Great service large portions. Service was terrific highly recommend read more

Casa Machado - Inside restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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It's been about nine years since I visited here, but I've never found better fajitas than at Casa Machado! Best I have ever had! Great atmosphere and service. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. You can have delicious food while watching planes take off and land. It's absolutely amazing. The service is fast and friendly. The place is great - lots of windows and awesome vibe. You have to check it out! read more

Casa Machado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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3.5 stars is more accurate. The location, ample parking, and the people working there... push it more towards 4 than 3 stars, so I'm good with that. If its night, we're usually on the bar side. Drinks are good, nothing fancy. And we usually stick with simple tacos or burritos, cause it just works when you're drinking! Breakfast is good, but I'd advise sticking with the Mexican dishes. Ordered steak and eggs once, and they asked for the doneness of the steak. Since its not a steakhouse, I said rare because most non-steakhouses in the 4 star-under category will usually overcook a bit. When it came out, doneness didn't even matter. The skirt steak was flattened out to the thickness of saran wrap, I was like... why even ask?! Lol Nothin' tender was happening with that.. But brunch with bottomless mimosas is always a trip, especially if you get window side and just watch the planes take off. Which they have minis hanging from the ceiling staying with the aviation motif, with added typical Mexican flair. The place overall looks fairly outdated, could use some updates but keep the same ambiance. Overall, still a nice little nook of a restaurant. Not asking too much, good mid-level restaurant. But prices have gone up a bit, and may continue the upward trend with a bunch of high rise condos being built nearby. If prices hike too much, then they may price themselves out of the level of quality they provide. But it is locally and family owned, so will continue to support as I can. read more

Food was bleh, dry Maybe I'll try one more time but a different dish, maybe. But ample parking! Great service! Awesome view! Margarita was a yum! read more

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Service is great and the lunch menu pricing is good value. You get fresh tortilla chips at the table and their cocktails are really good. There are booths facing the airport, a large windowed patio and a bar in the center. This spot is special due to its unique ability to create some amazing memories over time as the experience is consistent over a long period of time. This restaurant is 24 years old and the last time I stopped by before today was 16 years ago, the experience hasn't changed. It shines as a venue for special occasions that you will want to remember. You can watch the planes land and take off from your seat which is fun. read more

Took a party of 9 from out of town here to celebrate. The food here is very tasty and the drinks are as well. We've never had bad service here. It was a great choice and all our guests were very happy with the food and service. read more

Been here many times. The food here is fantastic. My personal favorite is the Pollo Mole. The service is always great here and the food comes out of the kitchen quickly. Being next to the airport gives this restaurant a very unique atmosphere. Love it here and will be back. Lots of good brews on drafts also. read more

Food was not very authentic nor very good. Their "carnitas" was just some pork roast. Tortilla chips were awful. Service was bad I'd rather eat at Taco Bell. read more

Our annual Christmas gathering has been held her for a few years. Service is always nice and accommodating. On special were their #StreetTacos and I chose #BeefBirria. The tortillas were not dipped in consommé and fried but it was served as street tacos with birria filling. Their dipping sauce was not consommé but it was tasty. I thought the #Guacamole was overpriced-cost as much as an entree. #HappyHourMargarita was a bit watered down and finally the #Churros were hot, crispy with berry filling Overall the meal was tasty and satisfying read more

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I love the view of the planes. This restaurant is located upstairs because of the view that it offers. The staff is very friendly and very attentive. The chips are great! The salsas they provide with the chips are good too. The ambiance is your Mexican style restaurant that you can find in old town. I got the carnitas and they were ok, not very flavorful but overall ok. My friend got the molé which looked good! I would definitely go again and try another dish. This place is worth checking out! read more

This is definitely a great go to for authentic Mexican food! Everyone is so nice and informed of the menu whenever I had questions. The place gives cozy cantina vibes with great views of the airplanes going by. read more

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