Cool bar for the gamer in you! Small selection of beers on tap and bottled, but a decent amount of…read moreconsoles to play while drinking. Mario Kart 64? Yes please!

My friends and I had a good time here last weekend. This place is at the back of the Plaza Fiesta…read moreand is fairly small. I'd say you can only comfortably have 20-30 people at one time. The rule here is that you have to buy a beer, then you can play all you want. They have all sorts of retro video games like Street Fighter II, Super Smash Bros., TMNT, etc. They look like arcade machines, but they're the smaller tabletop style. Some people really get into it and will get the tables shaking quite a bit. They also have drink holders for your beers, but still expect some sloshing from all the table movement.

I play Dance Dance Revolution at arcades for nostalgia and the fact that it's a great workout…read more The Dance Dance Revolution machine here is in terrible condition. I don't recommend playing that game here. The dance pad is not accurate. Sometimes it picks up your step, sometimes it doesn't However, they do have various arcade games from racing games to fighting games but I'm not much of a gamer. But if you are, then I think you'll have a blast

Love coming down to this place! Every game is so cheap and so are the snacks! I've been eating ice…read morecream all day! Well ever since I've been here ^_^ affordable and a great place to kill time when the mrs is somewhere out there shopping

Kids loved it!!!! We enjoyed it as parents!!!! Fun arcade games and rides outside! Food stand…read morewasn't great but we were hungry lol. The outside ticket booth wasn't sailing tickets. Spent a good 3 hours there. Small prizes for tickets was candy... which was kind of sad... Plan to go again

Great place to take your children and enjoy an outside activity. It has changed a lot since I was…read morehere when I was young.

Fun event for our Young Adult Ministry We had reservations for two spins on the tracks with the…read moresecond one being the final race. We were a group of nine racing and myself as a spectator. We ordered pizzas, wings, sodas, and I added some tots. After the races, the food was set up in one of their rooms. The food was good bar food. We played some games. We shot pool. Overall fun experience and it went smoothly and the staff were very nice and accommodating. I did like having a break between the two spins around the track. It gave an opportunity for everyone to regroup and check how they did.

This was our first time coming here with my husband and our kids, and overall it was a really fun…read moreexperience. We originally wanted to all drive together, but were told that adults and kids can't drive at the same time since the cars are different sizes and it's for safety reasons--which is completely understandable. Because of that, my kids were the only ones who rode this time. It's also important to know that it's not based on age, but on height when determining who can drive, which I thought was helpful. The staff did a great job explaining everything, especially the flags and what they mean, which made us feel comfortable right away. We went during the week, and it wasn't crowded at all, so my kids actually had the track to themselves, which made it even more special. One thing we really loved was that they received a printout of their lap times. It made the experience feel more personal and something they could take pride in. They also got to choose a head wrap in their favorite color and keep it, which was a nice touch. The only downside is that you have to purchase a membership in addition to paying for the laps. However, the membership is valid for a year and can be used at this location or other locations, which helps justify the cost. Overall, it was a great experience, and my kids had a blast!

If you're looking for the absolute best arcade experience in San Diego, look no further than Arcade…read moreMonsters! This place is incredible from the moment you walk in. Whether you're into classic retro arcade games, modern games, pinball, rhythm games, or rare machines you can't find anywhere else, they have an amazing selection that will keep you entertained for hours. The atmosphere is awesome--fun, energetic, and welcoming for everyone. It's the perfect place for a date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating a birthday, or just reliving your childhood. Everywhere you look there's another game you forgot you loved. The food was surprisingly fantastic, especially for an arcade. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and way better than typical arcade food. The drinks were excellent too, with a great selection and well-made cocktails that made the experience even better. One of the biggest highlights is the staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. It's clear they care about the customers and take pride in keeping the arcade clean, organized, and running smoothly. What really sets Arcade Monsters apart is how much passion has gone into creating this place. It's not just an arcade--it's an experience. The combination of incredible retro games, newer arcade machines, great food, delicious drinks, and outstanding customer service makes this one of the most fun places to visit in downtown San Diego. I've been to a lot of arcades over the years, and this is easily one of the best. I can't recommend it enough and will definitely be coming back again and again. If you're anywhere near San Diego, do yourself a favor and check out Arcade Monsters--you won't be disappointed!

First time. Greet unlimited arcade spot for $25. Don't recommend for children under 5. Not much for…read morethem to do. Great family spot.

Fun place but a bit small. Came on a night they were holding a magic the gathering event. They…read morestill had the space open to the public but it was a bit crowded and some of the games were blocked by the tables they set out. Being my first time there I was surprised how small it was. One side is mostly seating and an outdoor patio. The other side is where all the games are. A serve yourself drinks wall fills up most of the middle space. You get a game card which contains tokens that you can use for the games. I had fun playing the games. They have some traditional ones like pac man and pinball but some newer ones as well. Worth checking out.

Such a cool spot! Their self-serve beer station is one of my favorite things--you can try whatever…read moreyou want, pour a little, and switch it up until you find your favorite. The chocolate espresso one is SO good. It's a smaller place, but they did a great job designing it so it never feels crowded or cramped. The arcade games make it even more fun and give it a really playful vibe. It's perfect for a double date or a girls' night--especially sitting outside on their bar booth patio where you can relax and actually have good conversations. I've gone for both, and every time has been such a great experience. The staff is always super friendly too. Definitely a go-to spot!

My wife and I were in Mission Beach and we had $20 to use at the arcade, being that it is mostly…read moreticket games that we don't play, we decided to go to the photo booth with Marvel characters. We got it and it takes three pictures of you and we decided on an Avengers one. The picture turned out great, but when we printed it out, there was this big white vertical line down the right side. We brought it up to the lady behind the counter and she said she would get the IT guy. We waited about 5 minutes for someone to finally come around and he goes "It always does that" We expected a refund or something, but nothing. For $5 a picture, what a rip off. If it doesn't work "All the time" how about fixing it and putting an "Out of order" sign on it, so you don't waste $5 on a picture you can't use? Terrible customer service.

Horrible service, ok games. I took my kids here recently to play some games and bought a card…read morewhich you can use to play the games. When the card gets low, you can refill it. I used the card on one of the games but the game was not responding. I tried again and still no response. I decide to go to the counter to see if someone could either take a look at the game or if i could get the credits back. I get to the counter and see 3 or 4 workers just standing there talking, no one acknowledges me. I look around some more and see one worker on the far left helping some customers and another worker on the far right helping some other people. Ok, I'm assuming there's two lines and the 3 or 4 other employees are just taking a break or something. Not a big deal, so i get in the line to the far right. There is one person currently being helped, two teens and then me. The employee finishes with the first customer and then helps the two teens. He finishes with them and when he gets to me he just turns and walks away. He does not say a word, just turns and walks away. A simple "I'll be back in a minute" or even just putting your hand up and saying "gimme a sec" would be totally fine. Instead, no communication, just walks away. I told the group of 3 or 4 people just standing there that I needed assistance and one of them went to refill my card. As i was waiting the guy who was serving the line on the far left came over and asked if I needed help. He was really friendly (he looked Asian or Mexican). Anyways, he's the only reason I'm giving that place two stars instead of one.