This place is so cool for celebrating special occasions We celebrated our anniversary and they gave us a candle with our names on it!! So sweet The interior is so cool - very gothic medieval vibes inside!! We tried a couple of items but specifically LOVED the squash blossom and the crab donut and the duck memelita! The fried chicken tacos were pretty good as well Personally I did not love the fondue - comes with corn tortillas on the side - it's not my favorite style Drinks were great - I tried the guava Paloma and liked it a lot but wish it was a bit more sweet more guava flavor read more

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Four of us dined at Quixote last night. I can see why it takes a few weeks to get a reservation. The place is truly magnificent. We ordered about six small plates, and they were all delicious and unique. Hard to pick a favorite. I'd say the shrimp tacos were absolutely incredible. Everything else was packed with flavor and very different than anything you will encounter at any other restaurant. It is special. My only complaint is that the place is so dark that you can barely read the menu. Also, being so dark, you can't get a good look at the food or even see color. And I would think that the food is beautifully presented. We are in our 60s. That might have something to do with our inability to see anything in that low light condition. We had to pull our phones out so that we could light up the menu and check out the food we were about to eat. It does make for a dramatic ambience. There are thousands of candles that add to the experience. But I gotta knock them a point because I couldn't see my food or read the menu without help. read more

Tried this place for my birthday, made reservations a couple of weeks in advance. A friend of mine suggested I try the crab corn donut. It was pretty decent, but nothing truly spectacular. I also had the shrimp tacos, which again, were good, but left me wishing I had picked something else. I had the Vibras drink and the Vernita Green (which I picked bc I looove Kill Bill lol) but the latter was straight up gross. It tasted like a healthy green juice. If you like green juice, great, but was too reminiscent of celery for me. Vibras was tasty. I typically like the Lafayette's cocktails. The dessert was DIVINE. If you get a dessert you HAVE to get the flan oaxaqueño. It was sweet, it was gritty (crunchy topping... abuelita chocolate?), it melted in my mouth. Wish I could've had two. I would've skipped the tacos and gotten a second flan. The ambiance was great. Super dark and lit by candles, but we loved the decor. Super gothy vibes. They are very attentive to the detail in decorating, just wish that extended to the menu. A very Consortium experience overall. (And I say that as a Consortium apologist lol) read more

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The ambiance is amazing! It feels like you're in hell/a gothic castle in the best way possible. The food is expensive but really good so I thought it was totally worth it. We made reservations and got in right on time and got our food and drinks pretty quickly. The crudite that we ordered with the guacamole was incredible! It had such a good flavor. And there was so much delicious guacamole. I also got the Corn crab doughnut which was pretty good and comes in a super cool rock bowl. read more

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Walking in, the dim lighting immediately pulls you into a whole different world--the vibes and decor are super immersive and unique. I ordered the Chamoy BBQ Costillitas and they were absolutely mouthwatering--definitely worth every penny, and the portion was huge. Meanwhile, my friend got the shrimp tacos... and let's just say we couldn't help but laugh at how small they looked. The drinks were just okay, nothing too memorable. But the atmosphere made it a great spot for conversation, and the staff were incredibly friendly and informative when it came to the menu. One thing that did stand out (in not the best way) was the smell in the back room. It wasn't necessarily bad or dirty, just very strong and kind of overwhelming unpleasant smell as soon as you walk in, something I personally didn't love. Overall, it's a really cool spot with great vibes and standout dishes, just with a few small things to keep in mind. read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Thou this place is pricey, it is worth every penny. Drink and all food are made with delicious ingredients. Everything we had we enjoyed. Staff were attentive and very courteous. Such a great experience. The vibe of restaurant was incredible and so unique! Loved all the decor! read more

Quixote - This was a personalized candle given to the birthday girl!!! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I really really wanted to like this place, I had been so excited to check out Quixote for my friends birthday so saying that I was just underwhelmed hurts my heart. Here's the good, the decor is immaculate, the stained glass the candelabras the baroque design concept was beautiful and our server Jesse was kind and checked in on us as often as he could. For drinks I ordered the motomami, I love mezcal and this drank read off really tasty. When it arrived I was like oh, this is the drink? For how ostentatious the decor and vibes are you would think the drinks would be presented a little nicer and not just in a coup that was spilled on me by another server. The drink was just fine, it's tasty but again it was okay. The food, could have been a whole lot better, for our side we ordered the guacamole with chicarron, campechana, masa fried chicken tacos and chilli garlic shrimp tacos. When the guacamole came out, I laughed, it was guacamole in a cute little molcajete with fried pork rinds sprinkled with tajin. Um, okay. I thought it would be a similar to fried pork belly, like I'm used to and have had at other Mexican restaurants. To charge an additional $5 for 8 pieces of Mission chicharrones is laughable. I ordered the shrimp tacos for myself, question, were the shrimps poached in water, because there was no flavor and taco itself was overly dressed in a greasy flavor lacking sauce, no finesse on the plating it was just sloppy. If you're wanting to upcharge you should at least do a better job plating your foods. I didn't try my friends chicken tacos but she felt like it was under seasoned and she needed to scoop the guac from our starter to add a little flavor. The campechana to us was tasty, the octopus was really tender opposed to the pulpo our other friend shared which was chewy. It's so confusing because the consistency with everything is just so off. Overall, I would not come back, although the decor is just beautiful it doesn't match or exceed the expectations for it's food. read more

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This place is very picturesque. With a dark mood, chill Latin music and a decor that is very unique. Love the mission style with a modern twist look. Great place for taking for a date or sharing with some friends. Parking in this area is tough but if you get lucky or don't mind a little walk you're on your way for a pretty great night. We came here this past Tuesday to celebrate our anniversary. The service is excellent, our server was courteous and attentive. Now for the part most people want to read THE FOOD. I'll be honest the chicken tacos were really good. Gives you Baja style tacos vibes but with crispy chicken tenders. Salsa was flavorful, I would be lying to you if I didn't say I wanted it a bit spicier but for most it would be excellent as is. The shareables are inventive and have really cool inspiration on modern takes on Mexican Classics. For the main entre we had the platter, it came with rib eye, chicken tenders with a mole negro sauce, bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños and some shrimp. The presentation is cool and the salsa and beans were good. The pickled cauliflower they give you is fantastic, great crunch and much needed acidity for the meal. With hot griddles it's impossible to not overcook proteins but for those of you who like well done leave your meats in there a little longer and enjoy. Everything was well seasoned, the star of the dish for me was that mole negro unfortunately I didn't get enough, I wish there was more. That sauce is earthy, sweet and complex with savory notes. Overall at this point I would be lying to you if I didn't find myself a bit disappointed with the main course. It sounds weird but I really wanted wow factors with such cool elements. The drinks were okay, I found myself drinking them since my wife did not like hers which hey not a problem but I found them a bit too herbaceous. The night turned around for me with dessert. Guys let me be really clear I would come back here 100% just to have the 2 desserts my wife and I shared. We had the Diablo Chocolate Cake and the Fritters. The cake was moist, well balanced and not too sweet. The ganache was amazing and complex I love the innovation brought by the chef. The chocolate ice cream tasted like I was having a cold chocolate which was quite nostalgic. What a great dish. Now for the fritters, the best way I can describe this dish is arroz con leche married a churro. When I tell you I could have 20 of those things I'm not kidding. It was such a fun inventive way to recreate a classic. I love it when food is transformed but the elements still shine through. I felt like I was eating back home in Mexico. Not too sweet, the caramel sauce was fantastic and the crunchiness and saltines from the dish was on point. I will definitely go back, next time I will focus on having more of the shareables and try the other 2 desserts I didn't get to try. Memorable night for my wife and I. Thank you to the chef!!! read more

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Hands down the Ambiance is amazing. The drinks are really good as well. The food was just okay for the price. Some of the appetizers were good and some were just average. Our group also ordered the steak and shrimp plate to share, the steak was well done and overly salty in my opinion. I would say that you are more so paying for the ambiance than the food. This is my second time here, might be my last. read more

There was some confusion with the reservation, so we ended up just having late night desserts and drinks here. The bartender was super nice. The decor is a Neo Gothic style with dramatic red lighting. We ordered the flan and the chocolate cake. The flan was a bit rubbery, and the chocolate cake was quite dense, so neither was my favorite. read more

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I think I'm in love. The ambiance and vibes are impeccable. I felt like I was in an old gothic European cathedral and I was HERE FOR IT! Our party of 6 had a reservation for noon, right when it opened for lunch and there was already a little crowd on a Friday afternoon. We were seated in this side room that can be best described as a den fit for a vampire -- iconic. Dark and moody with real candlelight and red fabric on the walls and ceiling. Our waiter was incredible, providing recommendations and tons of information. It felt like he was passionate about the food. It's all small plates meant to be shared, and for lunch he recommended six little plates and a main -- which seemed like a lot of food but was literally the perfect amount of food. Sorry I didn't get any pictures of the food... not the group for me to snap a photo of literally 7 plates of food lol We ordered: Beets (an incredible beet salad), Masa Fried Chicken Tacos, Squash Blossom Relleno, Crab Corn Doughnut, Memelita, guacamole, and the Braised Lamb Belly. I'd literally order everything again, but I'll dream about that beet salad. read more

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I came here for my friend's bday. We ordered the crab corn doughnut, the guac and chicharron, and shrimp tacos. Everything we had was delicious! The crab corn doughnut especially, the sauce was amazing. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated. The service was okay, we felt that we were waiting for a while. read more

Christmas at the Lafayette is the place to be and even more if you can get reservations at Quixote! We had friends who came and got the octopus but didn't like it. We weren't into that type of seafood and based on other help reviwers, I'm glad we went! The ambiance is on another level. Feels like you're in a cathedral with all the melted wax, stainglass windows and intricately decorated details. For food: I got the beet salad (delicious) and my husband got the ribs. He loved them! We shared the queso dip and it was good as well. read more

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Usually when you go somewhere that feels/looks this cool, the food doesn't meet the same expectations...but not at Quixote! The food was amazing, unique, and fresh. I crave it regularly and can't wait to go back. Service was great but on top of that, 90% of the menu is gluten free! Staff were knowledgeable about food allergies but it was also so nice to just pick almost anything off the menu without thinking. We had the queso and multiple tacos and every single one of them were great. The place is modeled after what feels like maybe a church? Which makes sense because Quixote was like a religious experience! Definitely check it out! read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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From the moment you step in, it feels like a cathedral like movie setting. My little gothic (at heart) self was mesmerized. I made reservations for an earlier dinner well in advance. So glad I did because within 30 minutes, it started to get busy. We were seated in the little room to the right. I sat there mesmerized and in awe at the beautiful detail. It was very aesthetically pleasing. Service was incredible. Our server was amazing and tended to our every request, and made sure to check on us often. Drinks, we ordered the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and Maria También. Both prepared to perfection. Food, we ordered pulpo, and Tasajo, which was ribeye. I have only had pulpo in a shrimp cocktail, and have always had a negative experience, whether it be too tough or just an odd taste. This dish was grilled, on a bed of mole pipían (tasted exactly like hummus.) The texture was very tender and tasted delicious. Ribeye was pretty good, came with a little salad, salsa, charred avocado halves, green onions, and tortillas. Very filling! The only downside to all of this, yes there actually is a downside.. a mere one at that. If you are seated in the little room, you will be beyond limited on what you can order. That table was way small and it does not fit everything comfortably. And I get it. They want to be able to accommodate a handful of people in that setting. Definitely a must when visiting. read more

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First off, shout out to Jesse. The service was excellent. And of course Bobby at the bar with the tequila old fashioned. The ambiance is amazing. Like you are in an old European church. Stained glass windows. The bar is an altar of sorts. Now the food. Clear standouts are the lentil dip. Ask for the crudite from the guacamole to go with it. The crab donut is unlike anything you have ever had! So tasty! The shrimp tacos are also great. The stuffed squash blossom relleno is terrific. You really can't go wrong with anything. We did not try any of the main dishes though. The guac is very ordinary. read more

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Really amazing service and food was pretty good :) Our server Alex G was incredibly sweet and helpful, he made our first time here memorable! The food was surprisingly good, I was wondering if it was as good as the ambiance and it sure was. I never usually like mezcal drinks but I chose the one Alex recommended and I really enjoyed the drink. Thank you!! read more

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1st off-Shout out to Tommy, he was the best server! Super knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations and always kept our water glasses filled! As for the food-sooo good! There was a lot that sounded interesting on the menu, but for my first time here, I wanted to play it safe and order chicken tacos. Super flavorful and really pleasing to the eye. We got the guac to start, and there are a couple additions to choose from: chapulines or queso fresco or chicharrón. We opted for chicharrón, and it was soooo yummy, and the presentation was beautiful as well. The decor is sooo pretty, it really keeps your eyes busy in the best way-there's so much to look at! I will definitely be back soon and be more adventurous with my choices on the menu! read more

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Step into Quixote and you're immediately transported to a surreal, gothic dreamscape that feels part cathedral, part cocktail lounge. The decor is dramatic and immersive--stained glass windows, religious iconography, and statues scattered throughout. Large candelabras tower over the dining tables, casting a soft, flickering glow that sets the mood perfectly. The bar resembles a church altar, bottles displayed like sacred relics. In a smaller room off to the side, red fabric drapes across the ceiling and walls, creating a moody, intimate setting. A gargoyle-faced fireplace is prominently displayed; glowing from candles lit inside its mouth. The tables here lean on the smaller side, so dining can feel a bit cramped, but it seems this area is more for enjoying cocktails. THE FOOD. - Bay Scallop Black Cocktail. The octopus is really tender; slightly briny, rounded out by the smooth creaminess of avocado, and a hint of sweet heat from the sauce that ties everything together. - Crab Corn Doughnut. Intriguing as it sounds... a savory corn brioche stuffed with blue crab, topped with caviar, and finished with chili aioli. It's rich, indulgent, and beautifully composed--but note, it's a single doughnut, so not really shareable. THE DRINKS. - Sudden Death. A bold, herbal cocktail with a delicate sweetness and a sharp citrus edge. It's layered in complexity with every sip. - Vibras. This cocktail offers a brighter, fruit-forward profile with a hint of smokiness, yet remains refreshingly balanced; gracefully dancing between tropical and tart notes. THE PARKING. Valet parking is available through the hotel with in/out privileges, but nearby surface lots and metered street parking (enforced Monday-Saturday, 8AM-6PM) are convenient alternatives. We opted for street parking just a few minutes away. THE VERDICT. Quixote is an experience as much as it is a restaurant--visually stunning, daringly creative, and unlike anything else in San Diego. It's the perfect spot for a night of sensory indulgence and conversation in a setting that borders on the divine. read more

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This dinner was one of the most excruciating dining experiences I've had. We entered through what looked like the main hotel entrance--only to realize it wasn't really an entrance to the restaurant at all. We stood there awkwardly for several minutes in the dim lighting while a couple of servers walked past us, clearly seeing our confused faces. Eventually, I spotted the hostess stand all the way across the room, so we made our way over and were finally seated. Trying to have a conversation was nearly impossible. The music was so loud we practically had to shout, and the place was so dark that we pulled out our phone flashlights just to read the menu. After a few minutes, our server appeared and informed us--rather abruptly--that we needed to order everything all at once. I love Oaxacan food. I've enjoyed incredible meals in the region itself. Unfortunately, what we were served here felt like a chaotic mash-up of too many conflicting flavors. The tacos were so soggy that we couldn't even pick them up without them falling apart. We rushed through the meal just to escape the overwhelming combination of harsh lighting and blaring music, which was honestly starting to feel physically uncomfortable. And of course, once the food arrived, it took ages before our server reappeared. When we finally paid and made our escape, we headed to the lobby bar--where, let me tell you, the adventure continued... but that's a story of its own! read more

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My partner and I stayed at the Lafayette for a few days and decided to make a reservation for Quixote for my birthday. The decor is beautiful, veryyy dim lighting and great gothic vibes. Our server, Jesse, was the absolute best and made our experience at Quixote better than I expected. He immediately gave us recommendations for drinks and food and was very attentive to us the entire time. Drinks we had: Jesse helped us choose! Vernita Green - sooo refreshing. It was like drinking an alcoholic green juice lol Partner had a glass of Riesling. Very dry and crisp. Second drink I ordered was the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. LOVED this. Food we ordered: Guacamole - good guac served with tostadas Crab Corn doughnut - probably my favorite dish. So good and had a nice kick to it. Squash blossom - another dish I really enjoyed! Shrimp Tacos - my partner really liked this. I didn't care for it much. For desert, we had Pastel de Diablo which in short is a chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream. My partner really wanted this and I wanted something we could both share. I'm not a big chocolate person, but this was delicious. The cake was very rich and the ice cream was great. This desert paired really well with the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. I was also given a pineapple sorbet for my birthday and it was lovely. I couldn't have had a better experience at Quixote for my birthday. I need to add that we went back to Quixote the next night for dinner because we didn't want to leave the hotel and we were tired of having diner food at the other restaurant in the Lafayette lol we had another amazing experience that night too! I forgot our servers name, but he was just as wonderful as Jesse. Thank you to the staff for being so amazing and making my partner and I feel so welcome! read more

Quixote - A birthday keepsake given by the restaurant! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

When planning my trip to San Diego, the one thing I booked in advance, and knew I absolutely had to do, was Quixote. We Ubered to the Lafayette Hotel, where Quixote is tucked inside. The hotel itself is a scene out of a movie- so much charm and personality. Old-school Hollywood glamour is definitely the vibe. Then you walk into Quixote and it's a whole different world: dark, moody, very gothic-cathedral energy. We visited in October, but I believe the look is the same year-round. Our waiter was super attentive and helpful at the beginning. We ordered the squash blossom and the memelita to start, and the braised lamb belly as our entrée. The squash blossom ended up being my favorite dish of the night- perfectly tempura-fried, filled with sweet potato and mushrooms in a puréed form, and paired with a horseradish aioli I've never come across before. It complemented everything so well. The memelita had duck carnitas and was packed with flavor in every element- especially the mole. This restaurant is very focused on their mole, and you taste that immediately. For the entrée, our waiter told us all the dishes are shareable taco-style. The lamb belly was perfectly tender with just the right amount of good fat. The nopales were such a great addition, too. We made about four tacos from it, and again- the mole really brought the flavor home. The only downside: when we were ready for the check, we waited around 20 minutes for our server to return before we finally asked someone else. We actually wanted dessert, but by then we were just tired of waiting. read more

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Bombaclatttt!!!!! Get there early cause finding parking is like finding the tooth fairy (ain't gunna happen and if you do you're probably DREAMIN')! It took us 25 minutes to find parking 3 blocks away across the streeeeet The service was great! Clear and concise and the food service was decently FAST. We had the Pulpo, shrimp tacos, squash blossom, cheese fondue, and crab donut. Everything here is RICH like a white girl in Beverly Hills-so, if you're looking for a balanced meal you might have to look elsewhere. The food was decent but the ambiance and the atmosphere was great. Stepping outside in the La Fayette hotel was like stepping into a movie set . Worth a try, Fo' STAH read more

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The vibes are on point but the food and drinks left something to be desired. We came on a Monday with a reservation for a group of 5. We had to wait a bit for our table but we got drinks at the bar first. What was odd was that they made us close out the checks before we could even go to our table. If we had known this beforehand we probably would have just ordered drinks at our table. I ordered the here today, gone tomorrow for a drink. I was hoping to taste more flavors like the cacao and plantain but could only taste mezcal. For food we got the guacamole, tuna tostada, crab doughnut, pulpo, memelita, the barramundi and the BBQ ribs. The best dish was probably the crab doughnut and the ribs. A lot of the smaller dishes had such strong flavors that it washed out the main component. The tuna you couldn't even taste because of the sauce. I didn't even realize there was avocado in it until I looked at the menu again. The pulpo was not tender at all and a tiny size for $23. The barramundi was well cooked but barely seemed seasoned and they gave some kind sauce for it on the side that we didn't like. The BBQ ribs were very well cooked and had a great taste. Our party loveddd the corn ribs that it came with. We didn't love that the kale salad that was on the bottom of the ribs was the same salad that came as a side to the fish. Overall pretty disappointing. read more

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Im only reviewing based on drinks and service because I have yet to try the food. I visited on a Thursday afternoon. They open at noon, we were they at 12:30pm and the first guests it looked like. First off, the space is so sick. You're transported to a old church. Dark, intimate and sexy. We sat at the bar and were greeted quickly by the bartender. His name is Caro! Shout out to caro! I've had their Chelada. The mix is delicious. Spicy, savory a little sweet. Love it. We also tried the Como La flor cocktail, refreshing sweet and spicy! Sad I didn't get photos, sorry. Then for our second and last round, Caro made us off menu. The ambiance is very chill at that time, but I know it gets slamming on the weekends. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Had an outstanding dining experience here last night. The room is gorgeous. Unfortunately, it's on the darker side so my pics didn't come out great. Service was outstanding. Attentive but not bothersome and we did not feel rushed. Food was incredible. Ensalada Exotica is amazing. Crab corn donut was also great. Everything we had was super good. We definitely want to come back and dine in the cozy looking side room. read more

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A VIBE!!! I went here for a friends birthday and we had a fun experience. Our waiter was really kind! The menu has a lot of seafood. It is tapas style and family style. I found it to be quite expensive for the value! The food was good, but not exceptional. I'm glad I visited here for the Vibes, but I think it'll be a while before I'm coming back. read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Parking can be a downside so make sure to give your self ample amount of time to find parking, Valet parking is available but may be full... Also, the menu is limited I.e the main dishes have a total of 3 options. There are ample options for appetizers. My recommendation is to order appetizers and share with your table. The shrimp and chicken tacos were good and so was the queso. The interior is beautiful! It feels like you are somewhere completely different, bar and table seating is available. There is only a small section for table seating so definitely reserve! Also a card is needed to hold your reservation. Our server was so kind and attentive it made the experience so much better! I want to note my reservation was around 10:30pm therefore it was super busy service was quick nevertheless. Overall , food is okay. Service and vibes are great. I do recommend if you're in San Diego it's great for a date or girls night. read more

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This place was so fun. Make sure you get a reservation. After circling the block and not finding any street parking, we pulled up to the valet and they said it was nearly 2 hours wait if we didn't have a reservation. The ambience was dark and intimate even in the middle of the day. I started with the Fernando's Way cocktail and it was pretty good, a little sweet. My favorite was the Oaxacan fondue. I would definitely get it again. I got the huitlacoche tamal for my main dish and it was ok, but I tried the chicken tacos also and really liked those read more

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To start off, the restaurant is beautiful. A lot of effort was put into setting the scene. The Dark and moody cathedral style vibe was excellent. We had reservations on Christmas Eve and were seated promptly. It was a very busy night. Unfortunately, our table and water glasses were sticky. Our plates were chipped - I'm not sure if that was on purpose to go along with the old times theme, but one was more worn down than the other. We shared a few plates: * Crisp Chicken Tacos ($18) - comes with two. Large chunks of chicken, a bit dry. *Oaxacan Fondue ($18) - Our order was completely burnt and hard on the top. Had to remove the whole top layer. *Memelita ($15) - Probably the best item we tried. The duck was cooked well. *Squash Blossom ($15) - Liked this too. The mushroom stuffing was tasty. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Offered recommends to try. Parking was difficult, but that's nothing on the restaurant. You know the area, so just be mindful and give yourself time to look around. I'd like to come back and give this place another try in the future. read more

We went there for my girlfriend's birthday. We arrived around 3 pm. Walking in from a sunny day to a dimly lit restaurant...well our eyes were adjusting...We were seated at corner table promptly by Jake and quickly he asked if we wanted water and possibly ready to order a cocktail. We asked for him to come back after a few minutes while we studied the drink menu. Shortly, there after we were given a quacamole, chicharrones and queso fresco. They were a delicious start to a wonderful dinner. We ordered drinks and our other items when Jake returned. Btw, he was well versed on the menu down to the ingredients that made up the dish. We ordered the crab cake donut - interesting dish and delicious dish. We also ordered the Oaxaca fondue, and shrimp tacos. Ended the meal with their flan which had different seeds topped on the flan. Overall the service was perfect from 3 different servers, food was made well and the atmosphere had sort of a romantic-gothic-religious vibe. I didn't know the two went together but it works. Definitely a place to try and go back to try their other dishes. read more

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My family and I visited this restaurant for lunch on a weekday, and we had a reservation. When we first arrived, we were taken aback by the interior! It is beautiful inside. It is fairly dark, but there are several candles lit. Our server was very friendly and provided prompt service. The food is VERY unique and delicious, I enjoyed everything that we ordered! Most of the items on the menu are ordered to be shared at the table and they did not disappoint. Overall, a very positive experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Quixote offers amazing well-crafted cocktails and a menu that offers a great selection, with lots of flavor. The menu has mole and masa based plates.. such. Great. Flavor. We shared a handful of items and were not disappointed. Some of the fan favorites were: Crab corn doughnuts, Oaxacan fondue, Memelita, Guacamole, Crispy Lamb Belly, Campechana. Also, complete amazing desserts, fritters!! Never had anything like this in my life. AMAZING read more

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This place is phenomenal! I mean, who would ever expect they would serve CRICKETS!!! hahahaha! I just had my very first bites of cricket! I can't believe I actually did it! Lmao! If you want to have a little adventure, and add some fun to your dining experience, I recommend you should try it! It's not for me tho but my friends liked it! This restaurant is located inside the Lafayette hotel, it's giving like a speakeasy kind of vibe. They serve delicious food and we ordered a lot. We got their lamb, it was not my favorite, it has a really strong smell and taste to it, good lamb should not have that strong smell. We also got the ribs, the ceviche combo, the pulpo, and bunch of good food I don't remember the rest of it however, and it was all delicious. I also really liked the cactus too. It's slimy, but it's delicious. What I also really liked was when we ordered the guacamole and they served it with Chicharron, most restaurants don't do that. I think they are the only one I know who does, so thats really nice! Their cocktails were really good too and our server was cool. Zero complaints for taking a bunch of photos of us, haha! Thank you! We celebrated our elephant party here and it was perfect! Lots of beautiful Xmas trees, Xmas lights and tons of Xmas decor at the Lafayette hotel that you can enjoy at the same time, it was so beautiful.The only thing I did not like was, it was too packed. It was very busy but that's how you know it's the right place to go, busy means good! We had a really great time, good laughs, good food, and fancy cocktails, A perfect evening! read more

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Yeah it's a CH restaurant, but it is really good. Super dark inside my eyes were not adjusting, and there was a small spider on my napkin but I'll overlook it. The shrimp tacos were really good, I liked the corn crab donut too with the slight sweetness. The fondue was whatever although Jessica really liked it. Duck one was a little salty. Ribeye is good and lamb belly is whatever. The side dishes were good for example the pickled cactus and charred avocado. Their knives need to be sharpened tho it's not getting through the tender steak easily. read more

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Dios mio, what a good Mexican restaurant. So, I like cheese. Especially Mexican style queso fundido. And Quixote does one heck of a job making queso fundido. Oaxacan cheese and chorizo. Such bliss. The steak was also well worth it. Perfectly cooked. I absolutely loved both the service and ambiance here. The lighting here at night keeps the vibe chill. Our waiter was amazing and was helpful in making recommendations. read more

Quixote - Really amazing steak - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came in looking for a bit of holiday cheer, but with the hotel's bar line incredibly long, we decided to check out Quixote one of the new additions following the remodel, replacing the Old Red Fox Steakhouse. The moment you step inside, you're transported from Christmas chaos into a dimly lit, 1940s-style Catholic church serving Oaxacan inspired dishes. Candles flicker in every corner, stained glass windows glow, and the pews and intricately detailed bar said to be salvaged from a decommissioned church create an immersive atmosphere. The décor truly hits the mark and fully commits to the theme. As busy and overwhelming as the hotel lobby bar was, the restaurant itself was no different. Seating was limited to the bar, but we were lucky enough to snag a couple of seats right away. The menu is quite small, so we opted to sample mostly appetizers to get a broad sense of what the kitchen had to offer. Service, however, was noticeably lacking from the start. We waited for quite some time without being greeted and eventually had to ask for our drink order to be taken and later, for our food order as well. Our food order was initially forgotten, and a very kind barback, who appeared to be cleaning glasses, graciously stepped in to take it. In the holiday spirit, we brushed off the service hiccups and focused on enjoying the experience. For drinks, I ordered the suggested Matchata, intrigued by the combination since I enjoy horchata, whiskey, and matcha but unsure them combined but gave it a try. The matcha definitely dominated the drink, making it unique interesting to try, and now officially checked off my list. I would have ordered the Oaxacan Old Fashioned next, but even seated front and center at the bar, there was little to no interaction or check-in from the bartenders, which felt unusual. For food, we ordered the beet salad, chili garlic shrimp tacos, crab corn donut, memelita, and pulpo. Despite how busy the restaurant was, the food came out surprisingly fast. We started with the memelita: a corn cake topped with duck carnitas and drenched in a smoky mole. The duck immediately caught my attention and did not disappoint. It's a single corn cake, but rich and satisfying enough to share. Next was the chili garlic shrimp taco, which was full of flavor with a smoky element and bits of charred shrimp in some bites. I appreciated having the option to choose between two or three tacos. Unfortunately, this is where the meal began to decline for us. The pulpo was quite chewy and seemed overcooked, though the spicy mole delivered the heat and flavor I was craving. On to the blue crab corn donut despite rave reviews arrived surprisingly cold, including the donut itself, which was dense and heavy. The crab cake lacked acidity and spice, so I ended up using the pulpo sauce to balance it out. The caviar on top was salmon roe, but overall, the dish fell flat and became my least favorite of the night even compared to the chewy octopus. The beet salad was a welcome break from the richness of the other dishes, though the dressing was so heavy it turned the salad into more of a rich soup, overwhelming the vegetables. We considered ordering dessert, but after continued difficulty getting attention and having to ask repeatedly for service even to pay we ultimately gave up. We're glad we had the chance to experience Quixote, and the concept and décor are truly impressive. Unfortunately, the lack of service overshadowed the meal, and for that reason, it's not a place we'd return to. read more

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I came here for my birthday with my family and we ordered a wide variety of all the least conventional dishes. My Mexican grandmother really enjoyed the chapulines and squash blossoms. The lamb was tender and the flan for dessert was custardy. This is a great spot for more intimate dinners as well to treat the people you love with delicious food full of culture. read more

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Quixote is serving elevated Mexican food, in a dark church like setting. AMBIANCE I'm impressed by how different this establishment is with its dark, church-like setting from religious motifs/statues, stained glass, expansive seating, and candles to a red room and a pulpit-like bar. SERVICE friendly, helpful, and welcoming after some funny business with the hostess on reservations while the space was half occupied throughout my party's dining experience DRINK 4/5 Sudden Death: Direct, herb-like, slightly sweet served in a tall wood cup FOOD Small/tapas style portions 4/5 CRAB CORN DOUGHNUT: briny blue crab (salad), caviar (unexpectedly orange and not the traditional black), corny donut-hole, not as spicy as I thought it would be given it is to have chili oil and a burnt chili emulsion (should have asked about these issues) 4/5 BAG SCALLOP SCALLOP COCKTAIL: avocado, octopus, mamba sauce, cucumber, crackers PARKING Adjacent street parking is metered read more

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The Lafayette Hotel is amazing and this part of it is so cool. This place is darker than the rest, but so beautiful. I went on a Monday for dinner and it had a good size crowd, but didnt have to wait to be seated without reservations. They were out of a few food and bar items, so bummed about that, but did get to try their pulpo, chicken tacos, and the lentil spread. The purpose and chicken tacos were so good. The lentil spread was good, although I wish we had something other than the soft taco shell that the lentils came in. The only reason for the 4 stars is because the service wasn't very good, we had to go to the bar to get water and ask someone else for our check. We will be back to try more dishes though. read more

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