Ivan was an amazing help and provided fast and efficient service. Overall a great place to eat…read more Always gatekeeping this place as the best Mexican in San Diego

this was amazing food!! great service. I loved the ambiance and the people so nice. would rate the…read moremushroom taco a 5/5.

Im writing this because I wanted to point out how every time we go there, Jessica seems to be…read moreworking and she is always so friendly and attentive. She's so awesome! This place gets 4 stars- 5 if Jessica is working. We come to La Jolla from L.A. once every two months or so and this restaurant is part of the reason. I usually get the snapper sandwich with the Cajun / blackened spices and Its probably my most favorite fish sandwich I've ever eaten. The staff all look like they were born in the ocean and could surf before they could walk. One thing I did not appreciate- and this is not to get anyone in trouble but it needs to be addressed - as someone who was previously in the food industry for 10 years, the manager should really bring his employees to the side or talk quieter if he has an issue with them, not call them out on the floor within earshot of the entire patio. I'd be pissed if that was me. People can't afford to lose their job and can't say anything, so I'll say it here. Lets remember who actually makes the restaurant what it is. 10/10 WILL be back every time I'm in La Jolla.

Very popular restaurant in La Jolla. I got the Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Sandwich which was very good. The…read moreTuna almost tasted like a beef, very great sandwich. I'd recommend checking this place out! Very popular restaurant in La Jolla. I got the Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Sandwich which was very good. The Tuna almost tasted like a beef, very great sandwich. I'd recommend checking this place out!

Absolutely delicious food with incredible service and a great view. We came here for a birthday…read moredinner during a very busy week, and it was the perfect respite from the craziness! Our favorites were the duck pasta and tomato and burrata appetizer, but everything was delicious. Highly recommend sharing everything family style - you'll want to try as much as possible! In addition to the great food, everyone here was amazing. For one, our server accidentally put in an appetizer that we didn't order, and instead of taking it away, they gave it to us as a complimentary treat. They also explained everything well, packed things up for us as we went so that we had room for new dishes, and gave a full sized cheesecake slice as the complimentary birthday dessert. Overall, I will absolutely consider coming back to Catania for any special occasion, or just a delicious meal!

We stopped by Catania on Sunday evening because my family and I wanted to have dinner there…read more Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot the moment we walked in. The hostess was a short young woman with straight dark hair. She gave us a cold, unfriendly, almost hostile look and quietly mumbled, "Please wait." There was no smile, no warmth, no "Hi" or "Welcome" -- just a very dismissive attitude. We waited for a bit and then watched her chatting casually and comfortably with other guests. It was hard not to notice the difference in how we were treated, and honestly, it just felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. This is La Jolla, and for a restaurant at this level, we expected a basic level of hospitality and professionalism. Instead, the whole vibe was off from the moment we walked in. So we decided not to stay and simply left. First impressions matter, and unfortunately ours was a very bad one. Hopefully management takes a look at the front-of-house experience, because people absolutely notice these things. Wishing Catania the best.

Worth the 30 min wait on a Friday afternoon for the outside view! The live music is great too…read more Hurricane Chicken, 5/5: Huge portion of chicken and the salad and sauce were so good! It's slightly sweet, almost like Korean fried chicken. Highly recommend. Beef Skewers, 5/5: Small portion but very good. Beef was soft and slightly sweet. The salad was good. Mai Tai, 5/5: Only $10 and very good. Lighter on alcohol side but it's not juice. Everyone else liked their food. The Huli Chicken was a smaller portion than the Hurricane. Fries were crispy and perfectly salted.

Duke's was a must-visit during my recent trip to San Diego, and it did not disappoint! I had heard…read morethe food was great, but the views might have been the biggest standout. If you go, definitely sit on the rooftop...the views overlooking La Jolla Cove are spectacular, and you really can't beat the vibe. We came with a large group and ordered a little bit of everything, so it's impossible to name all of our favorites, but the ribs were absolutely divine. And you're seriously missing out if you don't get the Hula Pie for dessert! The Ahi tuna plate was good, but I preferred the chicken plate. The taco appetizers were tasty, though pretty small, while the nachos were a generous size and loaded up with toppings. The cocktail menu was also fun & creative. Everyone in our group seemed to love what they ordered: the Kiwi Mojito was a surprise favorite, with several people ordering a second. The Mai Tai & Honi Honi were also delicious. It's definitely on the pricier side and very popular with tourists, but I think the views, vibe, and overall experience make it worth it. Service is quick and friendly, but do beware of seagull attacks-they're vultures!!!!! A beautiful spot that I'd happily visit again!

Excellent food (burgers & tots), and super friendly staff (Jake)…read more Also DOG FRIENDLY! We've eaten here two times and had great experiences each time.

Walked in as a party of four. Sat down for 15 min. No one acknowledged our presence. We called an…read moreUber , walked out stood in front and they just proceeded to wipe down tables. Normally we love visiting this place! We brought our company from out of town.

This was my second visit, but this time I didn't eat. A local saw Freddy on the beach and offered…read moreto be his cheeseburger sponsor. Freddy is a rescue that I volunteer with. We have weekly playdates so people can see how lovingly sweet he is. Freddy patiently waited for his double cheeseburgers to cool off. He devoured them. You guys have another satisfied customer. We'll be back soon!

The Shack Bar & Grill is a quaint little spot in the heart of La Jolla. Our server was very sweet…read moreand quick to get us everything we needed. The chicken on the Caesar salad and on the tacos was delicious and perfectly seasoned. My fiancé said the fish and chips was really good and fresh, but the garlic parm tots didn't wow him. They were a little too soft and could be crunchier. We were in and out quickly and had great service outside. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering it for drinks or food!

Just adding to my precious review, I noticed that the bill is much higher than I thought. So be…read morecareful if you use credit card, there is a 4 percent surcharge which was specified in the bill but I overlooked it at the time. And then when it came the time for tip, the machine gave out options that is based on total amount including the surcharge the sales tax etc. So all this resulted in a much higher bill.

To begin with , the staff and service reminded me of being welcomed like family. The food was…read moreoutstanding , very fresh, presentation was very appealing . The bread was freshily made and we had it with a no. of their appetizers and Pizza. Very vegetarian friendly. The felafel was the best i had eaten and I have tried more than i count in my life time. We Will definetely recommend one of a king restaurant in beautiful La Jolla.

excellent tasting pizza! the crust was impeccable. perfect amount of tomato sauce, well salted…read more we had "The Harley" and we were impressed with the flavor of the pizza and how easy it was to heat it up at home. the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. Andrew was very generous and welcoming, and the ambiance was very cute. they offer wine while you wait! if you're in the area or live in the area, I highly recommend this place. don't listen to local buffoons (you already know who) who say otherwise about this place, they are all lies. excellent quality pizza

I love going here on the way home from a beach day! It's an easy and carefree dinner that still…read morefeels fun and exciting to go get! While you wait for them to make a fresh (uncooked) pizza, you're offered wine to enjoy. I think it's such a great touch to the whole experience. Then you take the pizza home and cook it yourself! Service was kind and fast- vibes are beachy and chill!

We were so impressed with the foods here from our last time, we decided to repeat the experience…read more.. There are actually 3 or more locations (possibly bigger) throughout San Diego, but we went to the same one in La Jolla due to its proximity. Anyway, we started with their amazing Flautas just as last time. I got the same Short Rib Quesabirria, and I just can't remember what my husband ordered. I also added the Rice and Beans as sides, and we also got their Guacamole. For drinks, I think I got the Watermelon Margarita (but not sure?)...and my husband ordered some beer (??). Just as last time, we both were blown away by how good everything was. My husband is a HUGE fan of Mexican food, and I think this is still his favorite Mexican spot in San Diego...with good reason! Though nicely decorated (with new patio area as well!), I did find this place a bit too small and claustrophobic. But the foods made up for it and more. Maybe next time we'll check out its bigger sister location?

Came here on a taco Tuesday and it was packed. We got a quiet table in the corner but could still…read moresee the baseball game. This was my first time sitting inside. It was noisy but not too bad. I liked it better than sitting outside in the street. We had the sweetest and nicest young male server that was so attentive and apologetic even though it was busy we were timely served and well taken care of. The food was yummy and fresh as always. I had the short rib, filet taco, and the mushroom. The mushroom is my favorite but the filet is delicious too. My kids enjoyed the chicken and filet. The kids meal comes with a generous serving of rice and beans. Pina Agua Fresca was refreshing and yummmy too!

Amazing food. Great Spot. Good ambiance. Would definitely go regularly. Only downside was that I…read morehad a reservation and I was told I had to wait. After asking another host whether we could go to the bar and wait, they were able to seat me within 6 minutes. Otherwise their service and waiters were warm, welcoming, and attentive. Their best items on the menu are their seafood and their ribeye. This time, I ordered the ribeye aguachile style, which is not on the menu. It was good, but the regular is a lot better and is a must order. The tacos are phenomenal, and their tuna tostada is incredibly solid. Their agua fresca is the weakest on their menu. Here are my individual food ratings: Tuna Tostada: 4.8/5 Taco Leo: 4.9/5 Queso Fundido: 4.5/5 Ribeye Aguachile Style: 3/5 Cucumber Agua Fresca: 1/5

Lovely restaurant with fantastic views just around the corner! We dined in with a large party for…read morea birthday, and service was still excellent! The best way I can describe the menu offerings are your classic mariscos, tacos, and zarandeados gone elevated. We tried several different dishes, here were my personal standouts: -tuna tiradito -tuna tostada -pescado zarandeado -ribeye chicarron -taco leo -taco dumbo -flan My only complaint is prices are high. A single taco with no sides is $9-14, and while the combinations of ingredients are delicious, that's steep! Some offerings can be easily replicated. Especially since I myself am mexican, it might be difficult to justify a return. Overall, I highly recommend visiting if you are interested in trying anything new!