We came in on a busy Friday and had Avery as our server. Avery was extremely attentive, went above…read moreand beyond, and gave amazing service on a busy night. A great experience and amazing food, we will return!

Found this place during happy hour and it's a great little gem! Chill, laid back vibe on a Monday…read morenight but I'm sure it's packedon the weekends and during local events. I had the 3 Little Birds (homage to Rasta life) because I love Mezcal. It was perfectly smokey and a tad sweet. I started with the guac app but it was way too much for one person; definitely a shareable item. The guac was very fresh and light, with panela chunks to elevate the dish. It was a shame to leave it unfinished. Additionally I had an a la carte pollo asado taco which was divine! The thigh meat was expertly marinated and piled high on a cheese encrusted homemade tortilla. Since I'm a salsa connoisseur, I requested the habanero salsa, which was just my speed... but not for the faint of heart. The salsa verde was good but the showstopper was salsa rojo which had a nice smokey, fire roasted flavor that made me want to order some too take home. Also, I received awesome service from Emily on 9/28/26; shout of to her for taking great care of me! I can't wait to come back!!!

Amazing tacos! I always come here when I'm in the area. The ceviche and tacos are outstanding…read more Despite the line, the order came out fast. The seafood is fresh and i really enjoyed the battered fish taco. Seating is very limited.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Busy place but it's thankfully quick! Also had to wait in line but not for too long. The guac is so fresh and delish - just need an extra squeeze of lemon. Sauces and condiments are up for grabs and a lot of it is self-service so it can feel more chaotic. The fish tacos, shrimp tacos, octopus tacos, and ceviche were all good! Not a 5, but a solid 4.5 :)

An elegant space with high ceilings and interesting murals…read more The chicken enchiladas suizas, guacamole, and street corn were excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. A great choice for Mexican food near UTC!

Stopped for a drink and a snack. Not many people here on the day went visited…read more Sat at the bar because the patio was too warm. Was told by the waiter that they no longer offer free chips & salsa. But that there was a small charge. We agreed on the chips & salsa because it's usually really good there. Had a spicy jalapenos Mule. Which was really good.

Incredible service today from Mariah. With little support she handled several large tables along…read morewith ours, quite beautifully and with a smile and a few laughs. As always the food was delicious too. We love the leftovers. Let's hope we loved our Demon Fire cocktails. They're on their way now.

La Puerta, a local Mexican inspired cocktail bar and restaurant with a phenomenal open-air…read moredining/bar located in Mission Hills. For my last couple of trips in, which have all gotten me into Sean Diego early afternoon, La Puerta is normally one of my first stops as their afternoon happy hour is second to none and offers 50% off appetizers, quesadillas and cocktails...so it's a no brainer! I have sampled my way through the cocktails and appetizers, and while everything is tasty, my favorite cocktail is easily the Gin & Juice, and tastiest appetizer is the cochinita flautitas with the chipotle sauce. While I am not a connoisseur myself, my friends love this spot for the impressive variety of liquors, especially good quality tequilas and whiskeys. The G&J is floral from the hibiscus, earthy from the aquafaba and hominy and then classic from the citrusy gin and lemon. A perfect, well-balanced and delightful cocktail! The flautitas are perfectly fried mini taquitos that are filled just enough with the goods and queso, then a quick dip in the chipotle sauce does them good! Service was solid from entry to exit. We were after a table originally, but saw a few spots at the bar, so we bellied up there. The bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable and fun to interact with. The space is gorgeous, super vibey, clean and well kept. Absolute perfection that holds to the theme, but also speaks to the neighborhood. Overall, La Puerta always finds itself on my "to do" list when visiting San Diego, and for good reason!

The food was delicious, the restaurant was beautiful, and the service was wonderful. The only thing…read morethat threw me off was the bathroom situation which wasn't anyone's fault at all (besides whoever decided to pee on the seat). 9.8/10 experience

We've been to Quixote twice and felt the same about it after both visits. We ordered drinks and a…read morevariety of plates both times. 1. The menu is fun and offers some inventive spins on Mexican staples 2. The food tastes very good but often misses the "great" mark somehow, like one ingredient per dish just flops 3. Service is friendly but can be slow, they're pretty busy on weekends 4. The decor and the lighting are sexy and PERFECT for a bar but does not work well for a restaurant where most people want to read a menu or fully see what their food looks like before eating it 5. Drinks look cute and are overall decent but I have picked up on a CH flavor that seems to be present in every drink I order from one of their establishments and I'm curious to know why that is (usually quite acidic) The menu here seems to change at least slightly, but only by a few items, as far as we can tell. I think at this point we've tried all the small plates that are interesting to us, and we're not fiending to return to try the large entrees. If I was invited here by a friend I would still gladly attend and order something I haven't tried, but we most likely will not return on our own.

My sister recommend this location when a friend of mine and I were looking for a place to have…read morebrunch on a Saturday and I am so happy she did! We got there early and got a good spot in the Patio. The service was amazing Jose and Karen provided what felt like white glove service in a fun atmosphere. I saw Jose take a glass of Milk with a Paleta Payaso to a kid as a surprise and the look on the child's face was worth his efforts! Bottomless mimosas were good! We had the Mango Habanero Aguachiles and the Breakfast Tlayuda as well and both were superb. For me the Aguachiles needed a bit more spice so Karen recommended their matcha salsa and that went well with everything! Will definitely be coming back! Thank you all for a great experience!

This has been my friends' go to brunch spot for a while so I finally got a chance to check them…read moreout. We showed up on a Saturday with no reservation and the wait ended up being shorter than estimated which was nice. The place was clean inside and offered indoor and outdoor seating. All of our food had good servings, were tasty, and enough to share. The place is known for their bottomless mimosa deal, which all my friends participated in. One thing I will say is that there was a point where they didn't check in enough for refills but were still strict with the 90 min cut off. I will come back again and try different menu items and maybe participate in the bottomless mimosa deal.

We went to Coasterra for a late lunch on a weekday…read more We made a reservation on OpenTable and mentioned gluten free needs due to Celiac's and the team was attentive to that. The host mentioned it, and the server Jack D especially was really great. There was an error from the kitchen that they noticed right away before our first bite and worked to fix it. Jack was really really excellent at handling the situation, all in such an understanding and pleasant way. Ambiance was beautiful as usual. Sitting outdoors in the shade is such a San Diego experience. For food, I enjoyed the fig pear walnut salad. Enchiladas with mole were delicious. Sangria very refreshing.

We had such a wonderful experience at Coasterra! From the moment we arrived, everything was…read morefantastic. Our server, Case, was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, attentive, conscientious, and timely throughout our entire meal. He made sure we had everything we needed without ever being overbearing. My mother even said she would eat at Coasterra every day if Case were her server, that's how impressed she was with his service! He truly went above and beyond and made our dining experience extra special. And the food was AMAZING! Everything we ordered was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can definitely tell there is care put into the food. The meals are a little on the pricey side, but considering the beautiful setting, quality of the food, and exceptional service, we felt it was worth it for a special occasion. We will definitely be back, and hopefully we'll get Case as our server again! He is a true asset to Coasterra.

Oscars Mexican Seafood is in my top 3 favorite in all of CA!…read more I'm from LA, and everytime I'm in SD I make my way to Oscars. The food here is always fresh and full of flavor. The fish tacos are breaded to perfection and packed with a juicy fish. The surf and turf burrito is my favorite. They do not skimp out on the protein, it's a delicious burrito. The sauces make the food even better. Casual, cool vibes, with limited indoor and outdoor seating. Also ask for the complimentary seafood broth, it's so good and soothing. Staff is friendly and attentive. I highly recommend Oscars!

I used to live right next to the oscars in east village when it was still a thing. the green sauce…read morewas (and still is) my fave. stopped by on a whim today and picked up a grilled fish taco, grilled shrimp taco and a pulpo taco. only after i ordered did i realize i could have gotten the oscar's combo... Most satisfying were the pulpo, grilled fish then grilled shrimp. Next time I'm lucky enough to be in the area, I would probably get pulpo taco, and then either taco gobernador, shrimp and bacon or skirt steak taco on flour, half rice half beans, and a horchata or jamaica depending on how i'm feeling. tried a bunch of sauces today - biggest fan of mexico lindo 7 mares sauce with the seafood here.

This is my first time dining inside this California Burrito Restaurant…read more I was driving around in this area and I saw this California Burrito Restaurant and I wanted to give this place a try. I enjoy eating authentic Mexican cuisine. I parked my car in their parking lot then I walked inside their front door. I talked to the owner Caesar and asked him How long has he been in business at this Starling Drive location in San Diego, CA? Caesar said he's been operating his California Burrito Restaurant business for 20 years now. Caesar also said to me that he works with his wife and grown children at his Mexican restaurant every day. My order was placed by Caesar today for my lunch time meal at 12:30 PM. I ordered one Beans and Cheese Burrito. The price is $7.50. Then I had to pay a tip of 20 percent that came up to $1.25. The tax was $1.50. My total purchase today was $9.25. I had to wait at least 30 minutes later until my order number 109 was called to the front counter today. There was non stop walk in customers coming into this California Burrito Restaurant at the lunch hour between 12:30 AM to 2:30 PM today. Their majority of their customers were of Mexican descent and I saw only 3 Black People placing their orders with Caesar today. I was the only Asian person ordering from this California Burrito Restaurant this afternoon. I also noticed 2 Nurses picking up their orders today who work for Sharp Memorial Hospital today. This man and woman nurse were of Caucasian descent. It's interesting for me to get to know the population of people who are living nearby this Starling Drive location. Caesar called my order number 109 today. Then I was served a really HUGE Beans and Cheese Burrito. I also drank cold ice water today. It was a beautiful day today because the weather conditions were very cool and cloudy. I sat down at this window seat so I could see the outside. The Beans and Cheese Burrito was very tasty the beans were refried and thete was a very generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. The Tortilla was heated up and slightly toasted. This Beans and Cheese Burrito was a HUGE Size. I wasn't sure that I had an appetite to finish eating this Beans and Cheese Burrito but the flavor was amazing! I kept taking small bites on this Beans and Cheese Burrito for my lunch time meal this afternoon. I also received excellent customer service from Caesar and the rest of his family I saw was working very hard in the back kitchen area preparing and making their very popular Carne Asada Burritos. I also saw Caesar and an older lady sweeping up the floor and also mopping up the floor inside their front entrance to their California Burrito Restaurant Caesar told me to come in again soon to try their Steak Carne Asada Burrito. This item is the most popular food in their California Burrito Menu. I told Cesar the owner 3 I will dine inside his restaurant again soon. I love Carne Asada Burritos.

When i saw that there was an actually spot called California Burrito, you bet that I had to try a…read moreCalifornia burrito at California burrito lol Got the California burrito, carne asada taco, chicken taco and menudo. Portions were massive but unfortunately there was not much flavor, and im not too keen on hot salsa since i cannot handle spicy. It was ok but unsure if this would be a go to spot. The staff here are friendly and at the time i came, a Wednesday night around 5pm, there was a steady stream of people ordering to go and also eating there The place itself isnt that big. Theres counter space with about 5 stools inside and 4 tables outside. This is more of a take out spot. Parking may be limited depending on the time of day/night you go.

Our server Rachel went above and beyond. I have an allergy and dietary restrictions and she made…read moreme feel so safe and helped me through the menu. The food was amazing as well. My wife loved her beef tacos.

Daniel was a great server, food was perfect, and ambiance was excellent! Always a great time here…read moreat Puesto!