I had a reservation on friday night for a party of 39 people. More family showed up than I accounted for and we ended up being about 50. Whoops. Our waitress, Diana was amazing. I know we were a lot to handle and a party of our size couldn't have been easy for one server. She did an amazing job. Not a single one of our plates was wrong! She was very attentive and made sure our kiddos food came out first & our waters were never empty. Such a cute little restaurant, loved the ambience. Will definitely be back. read more

We spent a few wonderful days on Coronado Island, and after experiencing some disappointing customer service at a Mexican restaurant down the street, Miguel's Cocina was such a blessing! From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server brought us water right away and kept our glasses filled without us even having to ask. The food was absolutely delicious--authentic, flavorful, and plentiful! The chips, salsa, and cheese dip were fresh and generous, and everything we ordered was so good that we even had enough leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Thank you, Miguel's Cocina, for the wonderful food and exceptional service! We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back! read more

A favorite spot to visit while in Coronado. Miguel's swordfish tacos never disappoint but during last visit I discovered their fajitas and do not think I will go back to tacos!!! Fajitas came out sizzling in smoke with bell peppers and onions plus tacos on the side. Queso that comes with comp chips and salsa is also top notch and was a huge hit for our group. Drinks are on the sweeter side (especially passion fruit margarita) so be aware if you do not have a sweet tooth. On a separate note, I found seasonal drink (kiwi strawberry less sweet and more refreshing). In terms of wait time, it can get long but generally they try to sit you in less than quoted time. Last Sunday we were told it would be 40 minutes wait but got seated under 20 minutes. read more

We were walking around and got hungry! We checked Yelp for nearby eateries and decided on Miguel's Cocina! We must have came the wrong way because we ended up in the back where their patio dining is under construction. ;) As we entered the front entrance, it was very lively. A bar to the left, a to go order/pickup straight ahead. We were quickly greeted by everyone and quickly seated. Just as we were seated, the waters came with chips and salsa! OMGOODNESS!! It was crispy and the salsa was flavorful. I had ordered a shredded beef chimichanga! It was delicious! The rest of the party ordered tacos, soup, carne asada plate, and nachos. We all enjoyed our meals. Overall, all the employees were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our visit. read more

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Showed up without reservations. Told it would be 20 mins. Asked if they had a bar? Yes... inside. Perfect. We walk in and there is a " bar" with 5 stools and the smallest " bar" I've ever seen. I digress.... greeted by the lovely bartender. Ordered 2 top margaritas. Watched her pour this jug of juice. No idea what it is/was. Hardly any Tequila. Our server came to say our table was ready . Grabbed our drinks and went to our table. Omg the drinks were terrible. Honestly... for $15 a piece.. tasted like spoiled orange juice. Our server was so sweet. She noticed we hated our drinks. Ordered skinny margaritas instead. None of that gross juice. Now to the food. I ordered the albandigas soup. AMAZING!! Also got a combo plate. Food was terrific. But really... work on the drink program. I don't mind paying for a drink that has tequila and some decent taste. read more

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My husband and I had lunch at Miguel's Cocina and it was not great. Both of our meals were average at best. I've had much better Mexican food at other restaurants. Service was very mediocre. I would not return.. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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The location for Miguel's is amazing right across the corner from the Hotel Dell Cornado. In all of Cornado island parking is a nightmare but we found places for two vehicles within 4 blocks and ate there on the first day the outside patio opened. The workers removed the tarps and the staff were taking orders three minutes later. Things went well surprisingly and the food was good. They have a variety of Mexican fare but we had tacos. They serve alcohol and of course margaritas are a favorite here. It is very convenient to the hotel to which this restaurant seems to be connected. We booked a room and the stairs to our room were 10 feet away from the 5 foot wall separating the restaurant from the hotel activities. It is a charming setting in the heart of Cornado. read more

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We had a large group with excellent service they have a large menu of food beers and drinks. We dine out doors and this was a very crowded restaurant With such a large menu you should be able to find something they started out with chips and a queso and a salsa Spice level was very slow but they both had good flavor I ordered the 7 mars which just did not make it very light on fish and shell fish and flavor. This is one of my favorite dishes so personally my standards might be a bit high. Noise level is very high so if your hear to talk with friends you may need to lean forward to hear them. This was walkable from hotels like the Del Coronado and the Glorietta Bay Inn. The non recommend was based on my specific food expectations and I suspect other dishes were excellent based on the group I was with. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Caldo 7 Mares - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

6/27/26 - I went here for a party of two. They are doing construction to the main entrance and redoing the entire outside patio. It looked fine before. You have to enter near the hotel side of the street. We are inside. No wait around 12pm. Ordered 2 items and 15 minutes later it arrived. We left around 12:40pm. 5 stars. Guest had 1 Chorizo con Heuvos for $17 with 3 flour tortillas. Has a little kick he said. I had the Barb's Ceaser which is my fav. Check photos out. read more

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We love this Miguel's location. Everyone on staff is very friendly and welcoming. They refill your chips and dip or drinks without you even having to ask. The food is consistently delicious and although we are creatures of habit usually ordering the same thing when dining out, Miguel's is the one place choose to be adventurous and it has not disappointed us! Our table ordered the veggie I child's as, surf and turf burrito, shrimp burrito and for dessert we had chocolate empanadas à la mode, mudpie, and raspberry bread pudding. All so delish ! Thanks Miguel's, see yall soon! read more

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My wife and I have been coming to Miguel's on Coronado Island for the past decade every time we come to San Diego. This time we came with our kids. Ambiance: There is a beautiful outside patio which is where we have always sat in but this time it was raining so we sat inside which was nice. Service: The service is always great! You always get a belly full of chips, salsa, and DELICIOUS queso which they fill up all the time (be careful so you don't fill up). Food: We got the following * Carne Asada Tacos: My kids (both boys) ordered these and it came with rice and beans...and they LOVED it...our elder son compared it to La Fiesta (in Mountain View which is our family favorite). * Pollo Asada Burrito: My wife and I were not that hungry but we shared this dish and it was DELICIOUS!! * Flan: My wife and I shared the Coconut flavored flan which was delicious, The food is delicious and well priced! I would recommend this place 1000% DISCLAIMER: I don't have any photos - SORRY! We got so carried away with how good the food looked we ate it...I got one half eaten photo...next time!! read more

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The food is the best you'll find anywhere. The service is over the top friendly, and the setting is gorgeous... tucked away, part inside, part outside. This is my favorite place to visit on Coronado. Try the plain cheese quesadilla. It is dripping in garlic and is cheesy heaven. The guacamole is creamy heaven. And wear your elastic pants for the chips and salsa, fajitas and fish tacos! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Pretty flower - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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The food was really good and the service was amazing. Cesar Salcido was our waiter and made my friend and I have such a good experience not even knowing we were not having a good day. I love when waiters love their job and just add to the amazing food of the restaurant. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Swordfish, longaniza, and mole tacos - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

The service was good. The hosts, the server as well as the runner were all very nice and friendly. They were quick and accommodating. Didn't really wait at all to be checked in, order taken, and cashed out. The main issue is the food. We got the veggie enchiladas. It's not what an enchilada really looks like. I'm not Mexican, and even I know that. You'd think in San Diego it's borderline Mexico, you'd get more authentic dishes than Los Angeles, but the preparation was odd. It's tortillas with what looks like grilled veggies inside and rolled up. It's not sauced over with baked in cheese. I was expecting them to be rolled up and baked with red sauce and melted cheese. Only a few specks of cheese was sprinkled on. The verde sauce was also on the lemony sour end. The refried beans looked canned and the plain red rice you can get at any fast food joint. Nothing authentic or special about it. Just Americanized. The Caucasians that fill the occupancy in this area that come and eat here looks like they don't know what real Mexican food is... it seems they just eat it and think it's Mexican. The other only reason for the two stars is because of their complementary chips and salsa. We came here to enjoy their patio but it seems they're doing renovations. It's not what I was expecting. It was pretty weak. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

Amazing! Gustavo G took great care of us. Food was great and service was awesome. We will be back!

Took it to go after walking over from the beach. Went with a mixed taco plate which came with rice and beans! Ahi tacos were an odd take in a hard shell and lacked other toppings. But man, the chicken taco had a fresh made tortilla with crispy cheese on it. They sent a huge portion of chips, salsa, guac, and queso! Killer! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

We were in Coronado for a wedding and decided to have lunch at Miguel's. It's hidden away in a quiet courtyard with a nice outdoor space. The staff were very nice and accommodating of a stroller and highchair. I ordered the classic fish tacos that came with fried fish, ranch, and rice and beans. The tacos were good, not great. I wish I'd asked for a chipotle mayo or aioli instead of the ranch - it needed a little kick! The cucumber margarita was delicious. A nice and trusty place to have lunch in Coronado. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Classic Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

Ambiance is wonderful! Food is always great! Service is always great! Their tamales are amazing!

Miguel's is a fun spot in a really cool location, It has a tucked-away feel that makes the whole experience a little more special. The white sauce absolutely lives up to the hype -- it's amazing. Honestly, I could probably drink it on its own. The birria was also really good, and the portions are generous, so you definitely leave satisfied. Service was very attentive -- almost too fast, with dishes coming out quickly and staff checking in often. It keeps things moving, which can be great if you're hungry. It's a bit pricey for the quality, but that's somewhat expected in Coronado, where everything tends to run higher. Still, the food is solid, the setting is great, and it's a place I'd come back to again. read more

Miguel's Cocina offers very different Mexican food than what we're used to back in North Carolina. It is still good, has a lil' kick, and is authentic (to us at least)! Salsa is always complimentary, but so is cheese dip (queso)! Back in NC they make you pay for that. They are both a bit spicy, but are both fresh (not bought). I tried the carne asada. The steak was surprisingly VERY tender, and had great flavor. They give you a choice of either corn or flour tortillas to make a taco out of it. The rice was so good that I didn't need to put anything on it, and refried beans were great as well! My grandmother's taco salad was great as well! One thing that I like about California is that you can actually eat outside! If you tried to eat outside in coastal NC or anywhere on the southeastern coast, nats, flies, and mosquitoes would be all over you. There is very little of that here. The food comes out fast, and service is professional and sincere! If you're in San Diego or on Coronado Island, this is the place for Mexican! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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By far the worst "Mexican food" we have ever had. The taste was awful...in fact there was no taste at all. I'm not sure what kind of meat I had but it was not carne asada. Sister in law got the chicken tostada and only took two bites...two because she was hungry. There was absolutely not flavor in the chicken. So unfortunate because the service was decent and the ambiance was nice, we sat on the patio. But other than that...no thank you! read more

Miguel's Cocina - NOT so Carne Asada Tacos. (Not sure what kind of meat this was) - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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Delicious, slightly hidden, mexican place right across from the Del! You kind of have to weave through a back alley to find the hostess. We were seated immediately, outdoors but there were heaters if it got too cold! Service was 10/10. Everyone was so attentive and really just seemed passionate about their jobs and happy to be there! Chips, queso, and salsa was put at our table within 30 seconds of sitting down. Chicken nachos were good! I liked my carnitas plate and my husband liked his tacos of the month. Also got some happy hour margs - large portions! Definitely recommend. read more

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Food was delicious! Real authentic Mexican food!! Andres was a great waiter! Recommend!! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Steak, chicken, shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

While I was in Coronado I decided to stop for lunch at Miguel's. They're always on hit with their chips, salsa, and jalapenos dip. Today I had the Adobado tacos with rice. Tacos were delicious with the right amount of mangos in the tacos. It gives these tacos a refreshing taste. As always they were busy with lots of tourists but I didn't have to wait at all. Service was good and quick. I haven't had a bad meal at any of their locations. Coronado is nice because if you're able to sit outside you get some great people watching opportunities. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Adobada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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Service was 10/10! Andre was our waiter, and he made our entire experience exceptional. He was attentive, kind, and went above and beyond to make my birthday lunch feel special. Andre deserves a raise! The shrimp burrito was hands down one of the best burritos I've had in a long time! It was absolutely delicious! The view and ambiance were beautiful and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back every time we're in the area. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Shrimp burrito - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

Absolutely love this location of Miguel's!! the outside patio is perfect just to hang out! Their happy hour deals is what always draws us in!! The food is so good, and the service is always on point!! If you've been to the other locations, this one is a must try!! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Carnitas street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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Great food good service and the ambience is really really nice. We met a nice marine and I got a chance to buy him dinner. Go here if you want. Good Mexican food. read more

Went with my son and our puppy. Gustavo G was an amazing host! Very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend!!

Wonderful experience. We had the BEST server, she was very attentive, professional, and friendly. Huge indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of food and drink options. They offer free chips with salsa and queso. It's tucked behind a few shops, but well covered to keep the sun out. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Chicken chimchanga - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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We were on the fence about where to eat near Hotel Del Coronado, and choosing Miguel's Cocina ended up being one of the best decisions of our trip. From the moment we walked in, the service was incredible, and our server Jules absolutely made the experience. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely amazing the entire night. My wife had the pork belly taco and the adobada taco, and both were outstanding. I had the chile relleno asada tacos, and they were beyond amazing -- easily some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. Being from SoCal, we consider ourselves true Mexican food connoisseurs, so we don't hand out compliments lightly. There's a reason Miguel's Cocina has been around for so long. The food, atmosphere, and service all lived up to the hype. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in Coronado. read more

Delicious authentic Mexican food located near downtown Coronado right across from the hotel del. Plenty of seating outdoors on their patio, friendly staff, large menu, quick service, and cute decor along with tasty complimentary chips, salsa, and queso. We split the surf and turf burrito which was the perfect size for two people it was full of fresh and well seasoned steak and shrimp. We enjoyed our meal and will definitely be returning when we find ourselves back in the area! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Complementary chips, salsa, and queso - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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This place is a joke for drinks. Staying at the hotel so decided to try this restaurant on our first night which was on Sat, 5 days ago. I asked the waiter what he recommended regarding drinks and he said a Cadillac margarita which I knew he was trying to upsell. I used to be a server so I knew but I was fine with that so I ordered 2, one for me and one for my son. At $20 apiece, I would expect them to be a little strong especially since they include an extra shot. I didn't say anything though. The food was fine. I just came down and ordered two drinks for me and my son about an hour ago to take upstairs and again could barely taste alcohol and again spent almost $40 for both. I came to the pool with my younger son 30 min later and decided to order a Long Island tea because I know those are at least a little stronger. Nope. Just tasted like a sweetened iced tea. I went back and the hostess said she would watch them make it and would get the manager. The manager never came out and she came back with my drink which was not remade because my straw was still in it. It tasted a tiny bit like alcohol but barely and at that point I just gave up and took it. At this point, I really don't feel like talking about the food since my overall experience was very negative. I'm about $100 in just for watered down weak drinks. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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Cinco de Mayo at Miguel's Cocina in Coronado = festive vibes Came for the celebration, stayed for the full-on experience. The Tres Amigos tacos delivered big perfectly balanced, packed with flavor, and honestly the kind of plate you analyze between bites like a true food critic. The margaritas were bright, fresh, and dangerously easy to keep ordering. But the real star? Live mariachi setting the tone. The music filled the space with that unmistakable Cinco de Mayo energy; lively, warm, and family friendly. The ambience was buzzing, colorful, and full of people clearly having a great time. If you're chasing that fun, festive, and good Mexican vibe, this is your spot. read more

Amazing service from the bus staff! Instant waters and chips with salsa and queso brought over! Portions are huge. The ahi Tostitos were plenty to share. The fish tacos are a classic served with yummy rice and beans. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Chips - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

We arrived for "Happy Hour", and were seated immediately. The smiling, friendly service throughout our visit was appreciated . We started with the Margaritas, though I stopped at one, I could have easily enjoyed a second, with its's subtle taste of orange it was delicious. We order the beef nachos and three street tacos. The tacos were tasty but the nachos were a meal in itself for the two of us. Oh, and don't get me started on the chips, salsa and warm cheese dip that arrive once you're seated. That alone is worth the trip. Needless to say it a regular stop for us, which never disappoints! read more

I stopped by here after a long walk by the Coronado beach. I was here on a weekday evening, and the place wasn't too crowded. To start off, they served complimentary chips with salsa and queso. The queso particularly, was really good. I then ordered a classic margarita and a Baja Tacos de Pulpo (aka octopus taco). While the octopus was rubbery, the taco itself tasted pretty good and flavorful. The ambiance was relaxing; I sat on the patio, which had a lively and warm vibe. The staff was friendly, and the food came pretty quick as well. read more

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This place is honestly disappointing. There's nothing authentic about it. It feels like a whitewashed version of Mexican food, very similar to El Torito. From the table salsa and queso dip to the menu options, I genuinely don't understand the hype. I ordered the veggie enchiladas, and the vegetables were undercooked, basically raw. Tortillas were still hard & the green sauce was overly sour and threw the whole dish off. The rice and beans were decent, but that's about the only positive. Unfortunately, after eating here, I'm now feeling sick, experiencing stomach pain, with nausea and vomiting which makes the experience even worse. If you're used to real, flavorful Mexican food, this place falls way short. It might work for someone who doesn't cook or isn't familiar with authentic flavors but if you are, you'll probably be disappointed. read more

The food is amazing. Really good every time I've had it! The Enchiladas Rancheras is my favorite. The staff is very helpful and it's really nice to be able to sit outside and just take in the ambiance. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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It's still my favorite Mexican restaurant on this side of the border. We started with big baskets of perfect tortilla chips with their special white jalapeño sauce and salsa, with a side of guacamole. each of us had something different for our meals, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp burrito, stuffed calamari steak, and the burrito trio. Each was delicious. I had my favorite at this place the shrimp burrito. Their burrito is my favorite! Cesare was excellent and offered us dessert but we were stuffed. read more

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Extremely authentic Mexican food. Gustavo particularly made the meal amazing and really appreciated his hospitality. Give this man a raise. read more