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La Corriente La Jolla

4.2 (160 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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shrimp aguachile el picosito

Stopped in for a quick bite and was not disappointed. I ordered the shrimp aguachile el picosito which came with tostadas. The seafood was very fresh and light and the sauce it came in was very flavorful; packing the perfect amount of spice. The portion size is perfect for a quick mid day meal or appetizer to share! The vibe is chill and relaxed. The patio seating enhances the neighborhood coastal cafe vibes. 10/10 would recommend for fresh Mexican style seafood!

Dessert menu 03/2026
Carenna W.

Yummy seafood close by the beach! After a hot day of playing mermaids with friends, a refreshing ceviche is the cherry on top for a perfect day! :) Ordered La corriente ceviche- 5/5 taste and I wish we could've gotten their tatemada salsa served in a huge tub.

Soft shell crab taco
Nicole B.

Amazing spot with delicious food and wonderful service! I highly recommend the soft shell crab taco, carne asada tacos and the red snapper tostada. I didn't love the shrimp aguachile but I definitely want the the ceviche next time.

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Dung N.

This spot has really good aguachile! We also got the Corriente tostada, roka shrimp, and artichoke tostada. Everything was fresh and delicious. Can't believe it's been over a year since I came. The restaurant also has a patio, which is great, since the space is kind of small. The staff didn't check on us much, but were pretty friendly. I enjoyed my time here and the ambiance was great! I need to go back soon!

View from restroom to dining room
Chris A.

La Corriente is a well placed, but slightly odd little restaurant in La Jolla. We found it going to and from our little motel outside of the village riding on bikes. It would be great if there was bike parking just as an FYI to the restaurant! La Correinte has a very small footprint on a prominent corner in La Jolla. Drinks are excellent seating is small and as per all San Diego La Jolla restaurants, they adore reservations and are a little creeped out by walk-ins. We were a walk-in so we faced the odd looks and "here are a couple of random places you can sit even though 75% of the restaurant is empty" vibes. Drinks were good, prices were appropriate. Food was delicious, but a little salty. Service was excellent. We enjoyed our time here, although we had to tie our bikes up to a nearby corner electrical unit to keep them from being stolen.

Octopus with lots of potatoes and rice.
Joy Z.

I had the shrimp pozole and the octopus with rice dish. Both were delicious! The pozole was generously filled with shrimp and the broth was very flavorful. Octopus was fresh and tender. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. Service was great. I was there for a late lunch and was seated right away. There were plenty of tables. By 2:30-3'ish the place started to fill up. I gave driven by in the evening and this place is always full and busy. The ambiance is nice and comfortable and not too noisy even when it got busier. We sat inside because it was a rainy day. I was charged a $3 credit card fee so bring cash if you want to avoid that. I will be back to try the tacos and clam chowder next time. Saw another guests get the chowder and it was served in a bread bowl.

Grilled Branson o
Lyn V.

This place has been on my list because of the octopus so of course we ordered it! It looks like there was 2 on the plate and humongous portion. It was really good, with the rosemary flavored red rice and potatoes and tortillas. The deboned branzino was also healthy and tasty, we had that with a side of red rice. The mushroom taco was soggy, so I wound not order that again. The red snapper tostada was a little bland. But overall the food we came there for was great, just wished we got more salsa. Service was great, they were very attentive. Make sure you make reservations as this is a small place.

We loved our consomé
Daniella S.

First I love how the place is decorated! We actually recently visited the one in Mexicali which is just as great. We were craving seafood and a nice cold one. It was so nice we got a warm shrimp consomé before. We tried a few of the tostadas , very fresh and loved the side salsas. We enjoyed our beer as well. Staff was very attentive, which is great. I would visit again.

Ceviche
Cindy N.

Nothing about the taste of the food really wow-ed me or makes me want to come back. The octopus LOOKS great but it's not like it's hard to find grilled octopus. The ceviche was fine and leans more Mexican-style. I also got the tuna tostada which was decent. The salsas that come with your meal are all good and there's additional hot sauce on the table. The margarita with the Tajín rim is yummy. The place is really cute especially if they have the doors open.

Fish Taco
Pedro G.

Very beautiful small restaurant serving delicious mariscos to the La Jolla Community! The decor made me feel as if I was abroad. Showed up without reservation and was luckily seated immediately. The customer service provided was great. Parking can be a bit of a nag depending on the day. All food was delicious, including the complementary consome! Only downside I'd point out is the price to portion ratio was steep!

Soft shell crab taco

Todo es perfecto! Everything we had from the house tortilla chips and the whole meal was so delicious! Totally worth the price. It's definitely not just another Mexican restaurant in SD or something you can get at a taco truck. The soft shell crab would be worth the drive. They have the best clam chowder where you actually see more clams than potatoes. The broth wasn't thick. The shrimp arabe was made like a mini burrito and the tortilla was toasted. Finally, the Roca shrimp. Omg! I usually don't like thick breading, the breading was so light and crispy. The service and ambience was great as well. Definitely a memorable meal that needs to be experienced again!

Delicious quacamole

I came here with my husband. I am 9 months pregnant and the food was delicious. I got the spicy shrimp taco, definitely recommend. The service was amazing and friendly staff. And the ambiance was nice as well. I'll definitely be back to try the raw fish when I am not pregnant.

Chips and guacamole, hot sauce platter

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The food, the service, the ambiance and the prices at this place is just amazing. My favorite the red snapper tostada ... You can't beat it!

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Delicious food!! My husband loved the soft shell crab tacos, my favorite is the Baja style shrimp cocktail... it is the best I've ever had!

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The burritos were good, the tuna tacos were very dry. Overall for the price expected better.

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10/10 this place is solid. The food and the service is exceptional. Super cute aesthetic with an intimate vibe.

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