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A photo of El Sueño restaurant
4.2
Awesome(217)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 29 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
A photo of Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1154)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina, a hillside retreat in San Diego offering authentic Mexican food, refreshing margaritas, and breathtaking views from Old Town to Mission Bay. Enjoy fresh tortillas and churros, live music, and rooftop patio dining. Plus, free parking! Located atop the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel, we're right across the street from Heritage Park on Juan Street. Bring your friends and family for an All American Breakfast Buffet, dive into our Taco & Tostada Lunch Buffet, or sit down for a plated Dinner. On Sundays, enjoy our Bottomless Brunch Buffet, or stop by after work for Happy Hour on the Tequila Terrace. Whether you're here for a meal, a special event, or just to sip on our famous margaritas, we can't wait to welcome you.
A photo of Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1899)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 15 times today
Rockin' Baja is a full service and fun Mexican-Seafood restaurant that offers uniquely prepared Baja style seafood presented in rustic steel buckets. We created a diverse menu filled with exceptionally great, finger lickin’ good fun food delivered fresh to your table daily. Kick back, drink an ice cold beer or margarita, enjoy a shot of tequila and experience all the good times that are Rockin’ Baja.
A photo of Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(325)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 3 times today
ABOUT FREDS OLD TOWN | Since 2001, Casa de Freds in Old Town has been bringing the fiesta to San Diego. Freds is the place for amigos - both new and old - to have a great time while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a festive atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious, Baja-infused selections that are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of historic Old Town. The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. The large outdoor patio is dog friendly, so bring in your furry friends and check out the doggy menu! The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego sun, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street. Freds newly renovated Fiesta Cantina is the perfect place to watch your favorite sporting events. The Cantina also offers daily specials that will keep your tummies, glasses and pockets full. Thanks Amigo!
A photo of Cosmopolitan Restaurant restaurant
4.0
Excellent(341)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Town
Don't miss this an opportunity to join us at The Cosmopolitan Restaurant & Hotel. Currently, we are open for Special Events & Holidays, only. The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant is a Victorian style boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town, San Diego. The Hotel boasts a beautiful outdoor garden restaurant setting and is equipped with 1800's Victorian style indoor Sala's. We look forward to hosting you on your next event and hope you will join us for one of our beautiful Holiday dining experiences.
A photo of The Henry - Coronado restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2607)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 124 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
A photo of Little Frenchie restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1501)
Price: Moderate
• French • Coronado
Booked 46 times today
Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.
A photo of Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge restaurant
4.0
Excellent(305)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 19 times today
Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.
A photo of Seneca restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4395)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 119 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
A photo of Mister A's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8814)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 46 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

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  • Daniel
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food great service great environment, will try again
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    El SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.2
  • HHoney
    Atlanta •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent food all around - even the kids burger and fries were substantial. Our server was very attentive! Highly recommend
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    Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.7
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    San Diego •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food is a 5* for sure. They have large servings as well. The carnitas enchiladas were bomb, the steak and shrimp fajitas also bomb. The service was a 3*... the waitress was a bit rude. We had 8 total with 4 kids with us, she was not friendly. I noticed the attitude and didn't say anything, then my husband noticed and told me she wasn't friendly. Our kids were well behaved and we weren't difficult with orders or anything so not sure what was up. I would not consider this place kid friendly for a few reasons. 1. No activity sheet with crayons for kids, they gave us 1 kids menu for both of our families to share, not sure they were low or what but we asked for two and were told they only had 1. They don't have kids cups with lids and straws, this alone is almost worth not going back. Both the 4 year olds spilled their water and were playing with it. Their cups for the kids were just open cups. If you get kids cups with kids and straws then let us know and we will be back. The alcoholic drinks were okay. I sensed some carbonation in the skinny margarita which I hate, the menu did not say it had soda water. The glass was skinny and tall, I personally look forward to the classic old fashioned double walled glasses. The tajin rim was weak too. Overall the food was so good almost worth going back for but would love to see some friendlier service and kids cups.
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    Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.1
  • DavidVIP
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 26, 2025
    I'm a San Diego native and never dared to go to this place before, but decided to go with a coworker for Taco Tuesday and was REALLY impressed by the tacos! I ended up eating 6 or 7 of them, and the drinks were great too. I will be going back!
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    Rockin Baja Lobster Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.4
  • Jill
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 28, 2024
    I love this place! The people are exceptional and the food was remarkable. They made our thanksgiving holiday so pleasant!!
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    Cosmopolitan RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Old Town
    4
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