Our Ensenada friends recommended this place to us. The beau and I came here on Valentine's day just…read moreto stop in for a drink. It was in the middle of the day, a nice warm sunny day. The restaurant is located on the right side of huge Santo Tomas wine shop. Covelli has a nice little indoor dining area (very romantic) and a huge covered outdoor dining area. The entire place was decorated with hearts and flowers because of V-Day which made the experience even more fun! Our server was super nice and spoke english, but we told him to speak spanish to us so we can practice more and he was very sweet about it. He sat us at a cute and romantic wine barrel table with high chairs, decorated with a rose and he even brought out a candle and lit it for us. The menu is simple, 3 pages, mostly pizzas. On the back page of the menu are the drinks and appetizers. We ordered a glass of sangrias each and a cheese plate. The sangria is more like tinto de verano (which is red wine with lemon juice) and the cheese plate is queso fresco, olives and a bunch of oven baked toast with a garlic butter spread. it also comes with shredded cheese and a sour green sauce and a spicy red sauce. Our bill came out to about $10 with the current exchange rate! The service was excellent, food and drinks were delicious, we had such a wonderful experience here!

This is my 51ST review on Yelp! Seems fitting that it should be for Ryerson 51…read more I can only review the bar, which is awesome, but I have no doubt the food is pretty great too. Interesting, creative cocktails that are purely Mexican but of a distinction beyond margaritas and micheladas. Craft cocktails at their best, prepared by true mixologists. (Can we say, MEXologists? oh man, I'm such a racist). Awesome beer menu featuring some great craft brews. Weekends include live entertainment upstairs and not just the typical dance club stuff so common in Mexico, but real interesting musicians performing original takes on covers and their own compositions! If Pappas & Beer isn't for you, then you are definitely in for a treat stopping into Ryerson 51. Spend your money here. Spend ALL of your money here.

This place has some great live music. The people are super friendly. I would come here during the…read moreweek sometimes to listen to the live music and I loved it! Drinks are super cheap with exchange rate. Haven't tried the food but will the next time.

We tried Tour de Tapas for the first time, and it was such a great experience! We were planning to…read moreeat at a nearby restaurant but saw this one. We took one look at the menu and knew we needed to try it! The service was wonderful! We sat at the bar and the gentleman that served us was friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we sat down. The place itself was very clean and had a really nice atmosphere. The food was delicious, especially the patatas bravas, which were flavorful and perfectly cooked. I also tried both types of sangria, and they were delicious....refreshing, well-balanced, and definitely worth ordering again! Overall, it was a fantastic meal from start to finish. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! I MUST try the paella next time!!!!

Great food, great service. Because of its location, parking can be tough. I met a guy for a…read morebusiness mtg and brought my son. Why -2 star has been a debate in my head ever since that day. Everything started great, they even had my favorite beer Schmidtwick's. The food was delish and presented well. Our server was attentive and kind. The place was neat and clean, great for a mtg... The general manager came over and chitchatted with our table. I was the one who called the meeting, I chose the place via Yelp reviews. However, when the GM found out it was all three of our first time he proceeded to hand out his card. The guy that met me there was handed one, then my son who lives in Irvine was handed one. However, when I reached my hand out, he hesitated. I told him we don't live together (speaking of my son who was sitting next to me) and he started to hand it to me, but then pulled it back. He informed me it's in case we come back... funny, our topic of conversation that day was how hard it was for women growing up in my era and working their way up the ladder... how times have changed. Upon leaving, my guest laughed and said his wife would've gone ballistic at how the only woman at the table was treated. The GM appeared to look like we were the same age. I was quite insulted by his behavior. I hope something can be learned for my honest review. I did get a card, but I don't think I'll be back.

My new favorite wine bar. Small nook tucked away in the middle of downtown La Jolla. Wonderful…read moreambiance, lovely staff, nice small food and tapas menu, amazing wine. Also love that they are open until midnight. Perfect late night spot to grab a nice nightcap.

A must go spot that recently opened up in La Jolla! Beautifully decorated inside with wine…read moreartifacts. Features a really nice limited menu of light bites and appetizers! Service was helpful in choosing the right type of wine for your preference and also very attentive to refill water etc. on a side note, they do not offer lemons for your water, unfortunately. Highly recommend a stop. Perfect for a first date, or romantic glass of wine and light bites!

I didn't even know this place existed, but I'm glad I found it. The bartenders were great and…read moreattentive. The drinks were excellent as well. I especially loved the two mezcal cocktails! It is a small space, so a reservation is definitely helpful, and there isn't much room to walk around, which can make getting to the bathroom a bit tricky. Overall, though, it's a great spot and I'd definitely come back.

This place is calm, creative, and has the right low lighting without feeling too dark to see. The…read moredrinks are pricy, but very unique, and they have a special emphasis on aesthetic. The bartenders are nice and give good recommendations. It is attached to an art gallery and is supposed to have art displays in the bar area, but unfortunately they were all turned off when we were there.

Visited this place with my wife. Divas Kitchen is actually inside Negociant at Hillcrest Urban…read moreWinery. When we entered the owner Chef Misha Moore was actually standing by the door welcoming customers. On our turn to sit down, she showed us the Menu and explained that their menu is still limited but probably by mid-November they will have their Full menu ready. To order food we were directed to the Bar to place our order and pay there and our food got delivered to the table. My wife ordered Moscow Mule for her drink and a Charcuterie Box, it has Prosciutto, salami , aged cheddar, triple cream brie/berry jam , fresh berries, grapes, olives, nuts, and crackers. For my food, I tried their Italian Meatballs with a side of toasted bread . We also had Dragon Rolls , its deep fried beef rolls served with homemade sweet chilli lime sauce , this Dragon rolls were crispy and good . Good size of Charcuterie box. The meatballs are well seasoned and decent size of meatballs, I like that the Marinara on their meatballs only has a slight sourness. Also when we started eating, they started a Trivia game so that was nice. Good music, a nice vibe, and delicious food and nice staff

My first time there and it was a total delight. My friend and I had the special steak dinner with…read moremashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and the salad was creative and delicious. Everything was spot on and my taste buds were thrilled. The atmosphere is very cozy and friendly. The staff very attentive. And the music was outstanding. If you're not familiar with Andy Anderson and Nathan Fry, you've got a treat in store. It was a great time and a fun night!!!!

Very cozy and welcoming vibe as soon as you walk in…read more The staff are very friendly. They are pretty attentive. Always a plus! Food was aesthetically pleasing to look at and the flavor aren't too far off either from its presentation. Overall would come back again!

We dropped by as a party of two on an early Saturday morning and were seated promptly at the bar…read more Their menu has a paragraph listing their local sources from food to drinks, which I found to be an amazing tidbit to include. The interior is very open air yet cozy. We ordered the sweet beignets with black sesame and matcha cream dip, shakshuka, and curry hamburg and had leftovers to spare! They offer beignets that were deliciously soft and perfect with their matcha/sesame dip. The shakshuka is not as thick as the traditional dish, more like a tomato soup with their catch of the day. The bread crust was perfectly crunchy and a soft, doughy inside. The curry hamburg was amazing! The rice made a perfect pairing with the sauce and the egg was soft and pillowy! Outside, Colibrí had a flower cart with plenty of shade. Between Us was the first restaurant to collaborate with this immigrant-focused local company! The co-owner was a pleasure to speak with, and often does pop-ups in the area. If you're ever looking for an amazing flower arrangement, please check them out on instagram!

Everything was excellent from the food to the service and the owner was so delightful! Highly…read morerecommend! Merci beaucoup Bon appetite!

A Hidden Gem Downtown, and Julie Makes It Unforgettable I…read morecame in for a very late lunch on a quiet afternoon and left with a full stomach and a big smile. I ordered the brussels sprouts and the paella, and both were outstanding. The brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly, crispy where they should be, with a sauce that I'm still thinking about. The paella? Let's just say I have zero regrets eating every last bite. Zero. But honestly, the food almost plays second fiddle to the owner, Julie. She was running the show (the front of the house) solo while I was there, managing the business and somehow still being the most attentive and present host I've encountered in a long time. She's warm, funny, completely down to earth, and had stories that made the whole meal feel like a dinner party rather than a restaurant visit. It's rare to meet a business owner so genuinely personable and connected to her guests. Tapas & Beers is a family-owned French and Spanish gem tucked into a historic downtown building, and it absolutely deserves your visit. If you're in San Diego and this is on your radar, stop hesitating and just go. You'll leave full, happy, and probably already planning your next trip back.

Needed some adventure and I've been missing Spain, so I leashed up my pup and headed to Little…read moreItaly. It's about as close to Madrid (other than Balboa Park) as you're going to get in the county of San Diego...especially if you sit down at Barra Oliba. I literally felt like I was in a café in Madrid or Barcelona and enjoyed not only the familiar salty flavors that I've missed from Spain, but also the pure, rich, olive oil, and quiet ambiance as this is one block from the busiest part of Little Italy. My server, German, (his name) enjoyed helping me create the ideal light supper and allowed me to try a few Spanish wines (they have so many!). I settled on a Verdejo from Rueda. It was the right balance of fruit, acid, and slight floral to perfectly pair to my meal. I had the seasonal fish meuniere - white fish delicious and crispy on top (my favorite), garnished with capers and roe. It was accompanied with a tender lettuce and heirloom tomato salad with saffron dressing. The leftover dressing for the salad was the most amazing vinegar dip for a couple tater tots when I got home. The dressing was something I will go back for! Thank you, Barra Oliba for the perfect Spanish "girl dinner!" Can't wait to come back and try the Paella!

Went here for the first time with my date this past weekend 4/25. We had a reservation but chose to…read moresit at the bar since there were two great seats available. The night started off really well. The gentleman at the front greeted us, and we instantly connected since we're both from Guadalajara. It felt like the experience was going in a great direction. At the bar, things changed. The bartender was friendly toward me but not toward my Middle Eastern date, which made things uncomfortable. When taking our order, he stayed in the middle of the bar while opening a wine bottle instead of coming over, so we could hear him. When my date asked him to come closer, he seemed visibly annoyed. The food, though, was amazing--delicious and great quality. We'll give it another try, but next time we won't sit at the bar.

Wet Willy's of America has a spin off chain as of new, it's dirtier and the people start getting in…read morearound 10, by 12 it's packed, 50 peso bottled beer, fair for the area. Very safe, bar tenders are super nice, it's a stop on the strip worth taking just for the super strong alcoholic slushy.

I only went there once but the. Daquiris are delicious they had 10 flavors. And the place is cool…read more They have a. DJ. There and big mugs of beer service is good and good location downtown. Ensenada. Owner is a friend of mine. Tell ivan. Lenny sent you You be glad you stop by i give it. 4 stars there pizza served mostly finger food