I came here on a Thursday evening, and the place was pretty busy. The service was awesome, and the whole spot had a really fun energy to it. They're also dog friendly if you sit out on the patio, which is always a huge plus. We ordered the nachos, and they were amazing. The portion was huge, fully loaded, and easily enough to share between the six of us. They also have tons of TVs throughout the place, making it a great spot to catch a game or any event. Definitely a cool, laid-back place to enjoy good food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. read more

The Blind Burro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

So, love the food, love the ambiance, but Alyssa was rude as HELL for no reason. It was 5 pm on a Friday, I said "excuse me, ma'am" to ask her to take a picture of me and my coworkers, before I could say anything else she cut me off and pointed at the bartender and say brusquely "he'll take care of you" and walked off. She wasn't busy, she walked away from me to talk to a server in the corner, they Were chit-chatting. It felt super disrespectful and I walked over to the other bar and to explain "ma'am I just you to take a picture of me and my friends". She looked annoyed and said "he can do it." Just never had a server/bar back be so rude read more

Perfect location near petco park. Fun and busy. Friendly staff. Mid-level food. I got the cauliflower tacos vegan no cream and bbq on the side. I don't like to drown my food in sauces , I like spices flor flavor. Sadly, the cauliflower was bland with no spice , no flavor, no salt or zest. Kale slaw was good. Black beans were also good as they had jalapeño which gave it heat. Overall, I would not recommend for food. Just go for drinks, maybe appetizers too. read more

The Blind Burro - Vegan tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped in here late night on our first day in San Diego!! We were looking to grab a quick bite somewhere, close to where we were staying, and watch the World Series. We sat at the bar, plenty of TV screens throughout this place. I ordered the Caesar salad and added salmon to it, it was just ok. We were here more for the baseball game than the food anyway. It was late, so the place was practically empty that night, but it's located in the middle of the Gaslamp Quarter, and with the bar area being halfway outside, this is probably a pretty popular place!! read more

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Came during the off-season on a cool Friday night, so the place was really empty. Service was really friendly and left us alone mostly. I do appreciate how they filled up the waters fairly regularly. We started off with the ceviche, which was good but didn't seem quite as fresh. I created a nice bowl by adding in pork and salmon. While it was good, I was disappointed that it was a small portion, not as seared crispy outside, and raw inside as I had requested so it was a little dry. The pork was a little salty as well. Overall, it was good, but nothing exceptional. We were originally planning on going to Baja Rick's but it closed early and confuse the blind burro with Baja rock'n lobster!?! so many options here! read more

The Blind Burro - Power Bowl with Carnitas pork and salmon add on - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

GREAT vibes!! if you want a chill bar restaurant in Gaslamp District then you should go here! Service is fast and the margaritas was delicious and only $13!! Great prices good vibes good service. read more

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We were headed to a concert at Petco and wanted to grab a few drinks beforehand and an appetizer. This was the least busy place out of all the spots around--and now I know why. We sat down, and it took quite a while for us to be attended to. The place itself looks good: not outdated and kept clean. However, the drinks were lackluster. We ordered a margarita, a Stone Buenaveza, and another fruit-based drink. The beer was nice and cold, but the other two cocktails were not good at all. We also ordered the "Queso Chorizo Fondio," and it was completely flavorless--not worth the calories. I can't speak for anything else on the menu, but if that's how a starter is, we won't be coming back for the main dishes. If you're in the area and just want some beers, this place is fine. For anything else, I'd suggest looking elsewhere--even waiting to get seated somewhere else would probably be worth the time. read more

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One of my favorite places to grab a bite in the area. Parking can be a challenge if you are driving, but that's downtown for you. The restaurant is pretty spacious and usually when i come, they are fairly busy during lunch. This time we got seated quickly for our group of 4. Like a lot of restaurants are doing nowadays you won't get free chips and salsa, but they are on the menu to order. Two of the people in my group ordered the enchiladas and they both said they were really good and their plates were completely wiped clean so I believe them LOL. We ordered chips and guacamole for the table, they refilled the chips but not the clock of course. It was pretty solid as far as far as guacamole goes, I order it again. I personally got the surf and turf tacos with the elote in a bowl. Normally I do not like elote in a bowl I only like it on the cob, but this is really good and I would definitely order it again. The servers were very nice and accommodating. Parking can be a challenge during busy times as it's in the Gaslamp so either Street parking, or a lot if you can find it. Unfortunately with the new parking rules, if there is a special event going on the meters will be $10 an hour. read more

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Solid 4 stars for The Blind Burro! The atmosphere is energetic and fun, the staff is welcoming, and the food hits the spot. It's a great blend of a classic Mexican eatery and a trendy cocktail lounge. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for good drinks and a fun night. read more

Stopped in to get some food before an even at the stadium and im glad we did. At first when I walked in, it was a bit crowded but lively and looked like people there were having fun. The server took me to a table in the very back where a man was blocking me from getting in.. she asked him to move and he refused and they both looked at me so I just told her I'll wait for a table to get cleaned. She apologize and so did I but not anyone's fault the other costumer was entitles.. he was also with a child so of course I didn't make a fuss. When I got seated I ordered a strawberry margarita and the street tacos with carne asada. The tortilla was a fresh made one, a little more greasy than I'd like, the carne asada was tender, had great marinade and little chard pieces that gave it more flavor. The salsa that came with them were not too spicy neither and they were also very tasty! Over all I would come back, the food was good and I want to try more. read more

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The ambiance was good, but the service was mid, our waitress argued with us when we did not like the margarita we ordered. And then we went to the bar to ask if it can be remade the bartender would not remake it for us and just said I server would be with us, and that never happened. Honestly disappointed read more

The Gaslamp has literally hundreds of choices for food.. this place is just across the street from Petco park. I got the Machaca Tacos which were really, really good. IYKYK about good Machaca.. the eggs have to be seasoned just right and mixed with the beef just right or else it's just scrambled eggs and meat.. these tacos were absolutely fantastic! I think they only serve them on weekends so check before you order. I have never seen them with the added nuts and seeds..great addition. Took a star off for not checking if we needed refills on our iced tea (we did) but not that big of a deal. read more

The Blind Burro - Machaca Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

My friends and I stopped by The Blind Burro during peak brunch time on Sunday after a big running race. We had 11 people and very little hopes to be seated but the restaurant did not disappoint. We were able to be seated immediately and were pleasantly surprised by brunch specials - $20 for mimosa set (a bottle of champagne with four different juices) and a HUGE, I repeat, absolutely MASSIVE breakfast burrito for $22. My partner and I ended up ordering one for two of us and both were very full. What a great value for the price. We will be back for mimosas and breakfast burrito! read more

Outstanding happy hour menu. The beer is ice cold and the service is red hot. Had a few appetizers and drinks. Can't complain about anything. read more

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We met some friends at Blind Burro on the morning of the Padres Opening Day. The place was absolutely packed. Nuts to butts people, yet somehow our friends were able to snag a table in the bar area. After letting the bouncer at the door know that we weren't trying to skip the line, we were just meeting friends, he allowed us entry. We found our friends, rather, they found us as they saw us walk up. Not long after we sat we were approached by our lovely young server. She was amazing. I wish that I had gotten her name to give her proper kudos. We were there just for a few drinks and she was on top of it. She had to squeeze through the mass of standing room only people to deliver drinks and food and take orders. Somehow she pulled it off. We were never left waiting. (Management: Opening Day, two couples at the 4-top near the entrance, by the satellite bar at the windows. Our server was fantastic!) Good drinks, good times, great service. Well done Blind Burro. read more

Came by on a Friday night, somewhat quieter than we expected it. It's definitely more of a bar vibe, but we were pleasantly surprised at the taste of the food, plus our server was very nice and attentive. Our group had the burro bowl (salmon, shrimp, asada) and all agreed each one was very tasty. Luckily we had ordered guacamole and a side of sour cream for another person, so we added some of that along with salsa and that really brought it to the next level! The al pastor torta was good (according tot he people that had it). The only down side (which I think just comes with the dish) is that the queso fundido came with chips vs. tortillas like I'm used to. read more

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Great tacos and service. Highly recommend the guac and fish tacos. Our server was the best too! She was so kind and went above and beyond. read more

Came here for food and drink Woow. I'm definitely coming back for sure. Had me some Cadillac margaritas and 3 tacos de carnitas also had a Chiken bowl I believe that's what it called. With some jalapeño poppers. Ufff. I'm going back for sure let me say that the calamari is a 10-10. Every thing was read more

I was at conference at the convention center and this spot was relatively close to walk to. I've been to SD many times before, but this was the first time I have been to this restaurant. The moment you walk in you can tell it's a cool spot to just hang and watch sports. The bar(s) are welcoming layout is designed in a way where you can see a TV on any screen. I came in with a relatively large party, and the waitress was amazing. She took care of us and made sure all was done well. I ordered the chilaquiles and thought they were good. I kind of wish it was bit wetter and a little spicier. Also the bowl is awkward, but nonetheless the food was good overall. read more

The Blind Burro - Chillaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Good - but not great. Food was decent, but on the bland side of things. The service however, was fantastic!! read more

The Blind Burro - El Pollo Baja Style Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

What's better than a Saturday morning day drinking in Downtown San Diego? Chips and Salsa and tacos to go along with the drinks! It was pretty quiet at the Blind Burro on a Sat morning after Diplo's Run Club had an event down the street at Gallagher Square. We sat in the patio bar area which is just great people watching so I love it. I ordered the street tacos with carne asada and oh man, they were delicious but that habanero sauce on there was spicy! I judge Mexican food restaurants based on the chips and salsa and both were very tasty. Prices were very reasonable and overall it was a great experience. Out service at the bar was very attentive as well, so appreciated that. read more

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Five stars with enthusiasm!!! Some of the best Baja shrimp tacos that I have ever had and trust me I have had my share lol. This place is clean. The food is fantastic and the staff is very welcoming. And as an added bonus for my wheelchair users, there are plenty of accessible tables . Thanks again Blind Burrito read more

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I was staying at Margaritaville across the street and just happened to find this place. I ordered a Burro Bowl with carnitas and it was delicious. The dish has a good balance of everything. Their mocktail (watermelon fauxito) was so refreshing and I just wanted more and more! Service was amazing as well. I was in San Diego for work with a team from Miami and this place became our favorite place. We ordered lunch from them a few times and their machetes were absolute hit among all of us and we got super hooked on them! read more

The Blind Burro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

After a morning herding cats at the Bayfront Hilton and the Convention Center (IYKYK), I was in need of a drink... and a seat. Thing is, during a hectic convention, full of out of towners and short on time, one doesn't have the luxury of perusing lots of dining options. One opts for the convenient and close. Thus, my colleague and I wound up at The Blind Burro. This is not a dig at TBB. It has tons of a reviews and many of those are from locals. The people like what they like. But the fact of the matter is that location is a key factor in the health and success of a business and being within walking distance of a MLB ballpark, major convention center and smack dab in one of the biggest tourist draws in SD means that you don't have to work very hard. It is what it is. Like I mentioned earlier, my thirst was epic, my nerves were fraught, my hunger was getting there, and my time was short. We snagged a seat outside and... waited. And waited. And waited a bit more. The place was busy, but I have to imagine that a place like TBB knows how to deal with crowds. It's the nature of the beast/location. By the time our server deigned to wait on us, I knew what I wanted. I ordered a harvest sangria and the lobster tacos. The sangria came with a bit more ice than I would have liked but it was also served in a decently large glass. The combo of cabernet, orange liqueur, blackberry brandy, pomegranate juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and fruit was pleasing to the eye, my mouth and my BAL. The food was more of a mixed bag. The tacos (two) were of a barely generous size (always a risk when ordering seafood tacos; thought I was safer since I was in a coastal city) but they tasted fine. Inside each corn tortilla was a combo of lobster, pico de gallo, garlic butter, cabbage, avocado, and cilantro. Tasted fine but for the cost I would have liked a bit more. The black beans side were awful. No sugar coating. The beans were terrible -- bland on the front end and acrid going down. I don't even know how that was possible but there you have it. Two meals, two drinks, tax and tip came out to over $100. Overpriced for what it was but I get it: location, time of year, captive audience. No one forced me to order what I ordered but... yeah. TBB has this down to a science. I can't hate the player but I'm not that fond of the game. read more

I totally get why my friends in San Diego say this is their fave lunch spot for workdays and a perfect pre-party stop for concerts and evenings out. The atmosphere is great, the staff is kind, and both the food and drinks were perfect. It's quite a large place, but the open air setup was my favorite. I'm a people watcher. Mix in a tequila espresso martini and probably the best quesadilla (called something else) I've had and hot dogs for my friends that they raved about, perfect win for us. Definitely will be going again. read more

Amazing mexican food. The service was incredibly fast. Servers were very nice. Beautiful inside in a nice location. Perfect spot before a padres game. read more

The Blind Burro - Tacos de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

was I ever surprised! Saw this the day before we went and it seemed a very loud sports bar that we would not like. In lieu of ballpark food we came -pre game and I had a great tap beer the name of which I do not recall, two meaty chicken tacos and really delicious pinto beans. My wife had a carnitas bowl and to my advantage she could not eat all the delicious carnitas. Do not hesitate to eat here. Beat LA! read more

The Blind Burro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We wanted to chat a bit after having lunch here. The waiter immediately ignored us after we paid the bill. I tried to politely get our waiter's attention but she ignored us, so we just left. After clearly seeing that the customer service was just for tips, we will not be returning. The food was good. Tacos were a bit greasy and the sorta a bit dry but they still tasted good. read more

Been here twice, once before and after a Padres game. If you leave the game in the 8th inning and get there before everyone else leaves, it's easy to find a table. If you leave the game when everyone else does, it's a risk. It filled up really fast once the game ended. If you get there 30-45 min before a game, it will be packed. For a table of 2, the wait was surprisingly short - 10 min. We ended up finding seats at the bar instead. They are a well run machine. Service is great, everyone is friendly, and you do not feel like you're being ignored despite how busy they are. Food is decent, but we mainly came for drinks. They have a great happy hour. If you don't see the specials listed, ask! When we went, it started at 3pm. Grab the tall can of Estrella and a shot of Casamigos for $18! It's a great deal. Their queso dip is really good and filling. It was a lot for two people. It's a sports bar/restaurant vibe. No one is dressed up when we've come. It's very close to petco park so this is a no brainer when deciding where to pre-game before a game or concert. read more

The Blind Burro - Estrella & Casamigos Shot $19 - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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According to my Yelp history, I've been eating here for over 10 years, almost all of which is during Comic Con weekend. Blind Burro is a good place...you come for the lively ambience, festive downtown crowd, for some elevated and a bit overpriced Mexican food. Service from the staff is always friendly and attentive. Inflation! The Chimichanga Burrito went from $18 to $23 in just a year...I remember it being good but not that good. It's enough food for the average American, but my beer belly needs more. I opted for the $16 Nachos, and added carne asada for extra $6, for a total of $22. This was a lot of food! A generous pile of flour and corn tortilla chips, covered in queso manchego, triple chile cheese sauce, pico de gallo, radish, candied jalapeños, guacamole, queso cotija and that extra $6 carne asada that was beefy, tender, and delicious! I ate about 2/3rds of this before giving up and sharing with my friends. This is the best bang for your burro! read more

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We really enjoyed this place because of it's location, vibe inside the bar/restaurant, and beer selection. There were 6 in our group so we were able to order a variety of items to share. Everything was good but not anything new or different from other restaurants. The tacos and bowls were very tasty as were the nachos. My one recommendation is to change or get rid of the TJ Dog. I am a huge fan of TJ dogs and this one was very underwhelming for a couple of reasons: bun was like a Ball Park bun but was dry, the hot dog was on the skinny side and too cooked, and the bacon was a thin strip hardly present. It lacked the "white" sauce that they use on the streets and the pepper/onions were really soggy. Ironically, we could have walked 50 yards down the street (outside of Petco) and got a TJ dog with freshly cooked ingredients, big dog, and big bacon. Just a recommendation since we live in SoCal and we know our "street dogs." read more

The Blind Burro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This place was a great place for some Mexican food. Service was top notch. Beautiful outside eating area to enjoy the San Diego perfect weather. I had the Birria Burrito and while It wasn't the ultimate best I've ever had.... It was still delish. The real star of the day was the corn. Omg was that amazing. Hands down a must get. Come check this place out. read more

The Blind Burro - Street Corn Off the Cob - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here for dinner this week and watch the Padre game. The bartender was very rude, sounded like he was more into the game and talking about the mistakes the San Diego Padres are making this year than having a conversation or placing an order correctly. Are drink order was placed but took almost 25 minutes to get 2 margaritas, our chips and salsa and never came because he said he forgot. My wife and I assumed after he was reminded we wanted the chips and salsa he would get that for us, but no!!! The second time we asked he said "I didn't think you still wanted them because your food was already in front of you!" My wife had to walk up to another server to get our chips and salsa at this point. The Bartender came back and said that chips and salsa is on me tonight, "Remember me when it comes time for the tip!" I had no comment, our experience was ruined at this point! Never coming back. read more

Food was bland. Service atmosphere and location were great! Chicken pozole was horrible. It was a mix of tomatillo salsa, teriyaki chichen and corn canned himiny... no flavor at all. Not sure if I will stop by in the future read more

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Best place to grub and people watch especially during Comic Con! I'm so happy I was able to make reservations on the open table app because I knew it would get crowded. We were sat down immediately, our server was very attentive and the Comic Con Beetlejuice specials were pretty cool! Food was priced right and drinks were on point! My husband and son enjoyed their TJ Hot Dog with Fries & their chips and salsa. We will come again! read more

The Blind Burro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the few places open on New Year's Day and we got happy hour prices! House margarita wasn't bad for $8. And of course Dave had to get the TJ hot dog which came with pickled jalapeños and fries. We shared a beef chimichanga. Portion was generous but I enjoyed the side of beans more than the burrito itself TBH. Our server checked on us often. Overall we would come again. I would fit it in standard Mexican restaurant. You won't be wowed but you won't be disappointed. read more

The Blind Burro - Chimichanga with beef - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped in on the Blind Burro before a padre game, very happy. It was extremely busy, but we got settled quickly and drinks and food in no time at all. Bella was our waitress and she was awesome! We had the grilled cilantro shrimp and the flavor was outstanding. The dish was not too spicy, so the grilled of the shrimp stood out well. Chips, salsa and guacamole were great. read more

I was in San Diego for a conference and had the pleasure of eating here not once, but TWICE it was that good! Everything I ate was delicious, savory, and decently authentic. Service was excellent and accommodating as we were a large group that required multiple receipts. Wait staff was undeterred by this "challenge." Ambiance was fun, lively, and energetic. We sat outside and could see passersby in their Padres gear, tourists, and folks of all walks of life! Proximity to my hotel and conference venue were convenient and easy to get to. The food was bar none! While everything I ate was great - my favorite was the pozole! Definitely the reason I returned for lunch the next day. A fun side dish was the Mexican street corn (aka esquite) - this isn't hard to make and was a refreshing accompaniment to my surf and tacos! This place is definitely worth checking out! read more

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Very big let down, the tacos were inedible. Great music I'll say, but wouldn't recommend at all.

I've been eating here for 2 years and how have I not written a review. Their in house made chorizo is amazing. I have no choice but to get the Sonoran crisp and add chorizo. The margaritas are amazing and of course local beers on tap. The service is always spot on and with it being on the corner you get great people watching! Some other favorites are protein bowl, taquitos, carnitas tacos, and the churros! read more

The Blind Burro - Sonoran Cheese Crisp with chorizo (I can't help but eat first photo later!) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California