Being a turn and a block away from our hotel, we were excited to try this establishment. We were seated quickly and our server was at our table shortly after. We ordered chips, salsa and drinks to start with. The salsa had a nice kick to it. Not sure if they'll refill you on chips since you pay for them. I ordered Baja shrimp tacos with street corn and my husband got the fresh catch tacos with street corn. His came out correct; mine ended up coming out as fried fish which ended up not being a big deal, not worth the hassle of telling them and was just as delicious. The street corn was to die for yummy! We sat by the windows as we love the open air concepts. Definitely check out if in the area! read more

The Blind Burro - Chips & salsa - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Overpriced And Overly Complicated Went with three friends before a Padres game; the first thing that strikes you is the lack of chips and salsa. But then the drink prices slap you in the face. $8 for a can of Mexican lager? Another $4 to add tomato juice? Fish tacos were the high point; made to order; fresh and hot. But $8 each for what nobody else would have the guts to charge more than $5. And still not salsa. A Mexican pizza was good, but the crema was overpowering. A simple queso fundido is ruined by a mysterious "3 cheese sauce" that tastes suspiciously like still more crema. It's not hard: chorizo, chopped peppers, and Oaxaca cheese. But it topped with Oaxaca, not made with it. And the chips were cold and stale. We paid $160 for two rounds of drinks and some heavy appetizers. Nowhere near worth it. read more

Keep waking and stay "Blind" to this spot. After our drive in from LA we wanted appetizers and drinks, and settled on this bc of proximity to our stay. We ordered queso fundido (fyi...don't call that bc it's an insult to the dish and it's best categorized as GOO), a basket of chips and salsa (the chips were the best thing), flautas weren't half bad, a strawberry lemonade (hideous, what an after taste!), Cadillac margaritas (more like juice from the local Von's market ) and a Mango margarita (way too sweet and again more like juice). We did ordered and extra shot for the Mango margarita that stayed on the bar counter, until we were ready to pay, only to be told, they just put it out; um no, it was sitting there for sometime. If you're still feeling adventurous and want to try it after reading this review, good luck and have fun . read more

Went here with friends on a Wednesday night. We were immediately seated. They have TVs all around playing the Padres game. I ordered the Mango Tajin Skinny cocktail and Pickled Vegetable Salad. The drink was too salty and sour for me. We asked for chips to eat with the salad because it needed something not sour to pair with it in our opinion. Service was good and the place was clean. read more

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Great place to grab a drink and some food before a Padres game. Love the Mezcalita and also the spicy marg. Ceviche, guac and fish tacos were all super tasty. And that bar manager Anna is FABULOUS. read more

Never realized what an eclectic menu they have. Tacos great and took home a chimichanga yesterday that was fantastic. Big enough for my wife and I to split. People working there very friendly read more

I came here before the Padres game and we were able to squeeze in an order 2 mins before the Happy Hour ended! I had the House Margarita $8, Queso Fundido Supremo $11, Fresh Catch Taco $8, & Baja Shrimp Taco $8. Good amount of food but of course, the tacos are a bit pricey since other places in SD have tacos that are $5. Queso was cheesy and warm with a good amount of chips. Definitely downtown prices even on the Happy Hour menu. Ambiance was lively and busy. There's two bar areas, one close to the street side so that you can people watch. Food came out quickly and bartenders were friendly. read more

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Went here for dinner one night and it was great. Decently priced drinks and tacos. They have a large bar and lots of seats. Right in the gas lamp district. Our server was super friendly. read more

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

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We had fantastic service! We were not rushed; our appetizers and drinks came out first and we were able to enjoy them before our main meal arrived. We ordered a second round of drinks and enjoyed our company before heading to a concert around the corner at Petco park. What a great place to pre game. We made reservations ahead of time because I've heard it' gets super busy. They have some out door seating. The carne asada tacos were super tasty and the Mexican street corn side was delicious with just enough spice. The ceviche was fantastic and the housemade chips made all the difference holding up to the weight of the ceviche and the salsa. The drinks were great a little on the pricey side but still delicious. Definitely would return to this place on our next trip to SD. read more

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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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The Blind Burrow is tradition whenever we go down to San Diego for Comic-Con. It's the one restaurant we absolutely must visit every trip. And it never disappoints. First of all, they can accommodate our large group, which is typically around 13 people. Second, everything is great at The Blind Burro. The food is outstanding, the service is always excellent, and it's just a great vibe there. We've sat indoors, we've sat outdoors, you really can't go wrong either way. And, if you're sitting outdoors during Comic-Con, it's not unusual to see some famous actors walking by. I actually stopped a couple actors from Aliens that were walking together, and got a photo with them. So that was a bonus! Now, I like to mix things up at restaurants that have a lot of good options, but a non-negotiable at The Blind Burro is their Mexican street corn off the cob. It's delicious. They also have good drinky drinks, and during Comic-Con, they typically have something with some sort of comic book or superhero theme. I always look forward to eating at The Blind Burro each year, so if you haven't been there yet, should definitely put it on your must try list. You won't be disappointed. 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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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

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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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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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

What a great spot to go pre-game at the Petco Park. Came here with friends to watch my beloved Dodgers play against the Padres. The food here were all excellent. Ordered their smoke chicken wings which was BOMB. It was juicy and well seasoned. The margarita was so refreshing. The ceviche was delish!! read more

We have been coming here for years during Comic Con for lunch, dinner, and drinks. We most likely spend up to $250 dollars a day here. This week has probably prompted us to find a new spot... especially today. The customer service has really gone down hill. The bartenders' attitudes are awful. Today we had a bartender that was so rude and disrespectful, we had to ask that he not serve us. On top of that he was constantly wiping his nose while handling food and drinks, taking shots behind the bar and complaining about how he hates working Comic Con and was supposed to be off today. If you were there today, he's the guy in the Batman shirt and jorts. My advice is that if this guy is working the bar, go somewhere else. read more

The Blind Burro - Rude, nose wiling, drinking behind the bar jerk of a bartender! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Trained down to Petco Park for a Padre's day game on Wednesday. 2nd year in a row, dined for Mexican lunch at the Blind Burrow. Outstanding drink specials, we enjoyed Cucumber tequila Paloma's (dbls!) along with tacos, multiple kinds. Joe had lobster tacos with the kale Cole slaw, Tommy enjoyed the generous 3 plate of street tacos (he could only finish 2) so deliciously filled with meats & creamy guacamole. I loved my grilled shrimp tacos w/avocado, aioli sauce & bacon bits & a side of pinto beans. Crowded, but service was terrific, food delicious, we only had to walk across the street to enjoy the dramatic bottom of the 9th walk-off Tatis dinger giving us a 5-4 WIN. Lively atmosphere, full of Padre fans with multiple screens watching ball games all over. I highly recommend this fun pregame establishment! 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

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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This was one of the only places that had seating available so we decided to give it a try before we went to the padres game. The server was very accommodating and kept checking if we needed anything. However, the food was kind of disappointing, nothing that would be considered worth returning for. The fries were cold and looked like they could have cooked a bit longer. The hotdog was average, you might be better off getting a hotdog inside the padres stadium. read more

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

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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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The food here was fantastic but the drinks were mid at best. The menu said they used fresh lime juice but the margaritas tasted like store bought sweet and sour. Our server was overwhelmed a bit but she did a great job anyway. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed some top tier downtown people watching. read more

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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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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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

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

Nachos were great, we enjoyed the wanton chips as a twist. Salmon bowl was great. Service was good.

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

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

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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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

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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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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I went here with my family we got seated right away but the communication from our server regarding our food and drinks was lacking throughout the visit. That being said, the wait and service are not the reason I'm writing this review. My boyfriend found a piece of stainless-steel wool from the scouring pad in his food YES, the same type used to scrub pots and pans. He actually had it in his mouth and had to pull it out himself. It was extremely disturbing and unacceptable!! We immediately brought it to our server's attention. She took the piece away, otherwise I would have taken a photo and included it with this review. When the manager, Ana, came to speak with us, her response was simply, "that's a bummer" and after the second time I spoke to her because I was in SHOCK to hear that was her response she now said to me "That's unfortunate." There was no sincere apology, concern, or sense of urgency. Her reaction was disappointing and unprofessional. I'm honestly not sure how someone with that attitude is managing customer concerns. I asked who the General Manager was and was told it is Ryan. Ryan, I truly hope you look into this incident and the way it was handled by Ana. Finding metal in a customer's food is serious enough, but the complete lack of concern afterward made the experience even worse. read more