Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

3538 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 233-8880
Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Pacific Highway
Parking details
Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Public transit
MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!

What 3,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto at the Headquarters offers "delicious food and refreshing drinks," with standout tacos and margaritas. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the service is often praised as "exceptional." While some find it "a little pricey," the overall experience is highlighted by unique flavors and attentive staff. Reservations recommended for peak times.

3,538 Reviews

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Martha
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food never disappoints at Puesto! After a small delay at check-in (our table was not ready even though we had a reservation), our server was attentive and helpful. Will be back!
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Dylan
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best tacos + margs in SD served an an open patio a block from the water - can’t be beat!
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Mallory
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been here 3 times over the course of 5 years. Everytime we travel to San Diego we’d come here for a great meal. This last time our meal and service made us decide we’d never come back again. Our waiter was very spaced. Served our meals (5 of us) at different time, forgot the kids guacamole when asked for it 3 times. Brought us ceviche without any chips. When asked for the chips took 10 minutes to bring us some. Potato taquitos were delicious though. Us travelers will not be back there.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded today
Thanks for the feedback, Mallory. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Puesto HQ. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations this time, especially with the service you've come to expect from us. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're grateful for your continued patronage over the past 5 years. We hope that you'll give us another chance to provide you with the great meal you've come to expect from us. Warm regards, Bianca
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Mary Ann
VIP
Chicago
182 reviews
1.0
182 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
When first arrived they couldn't find our reservation. We were then seated in an area The table could have been for 6 very Uncomfortable. The server wanted to rush us to order. The service went down hill the drink We ordered was extremely weak. We Ordered 2 tacos which were the worst We ever had. Obviously the server was Not happy with our small order and passed us off to another server. $70.00 for what we Had was nuts. We were not welcomed to the restaurant Or thanked for coming. This is by far the worst experience we have had and would suggest people can find better.
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Thomas
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food but a little pricey. Nice location very friendly staff 10 star staff friendly.
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Laurel
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
My party of 2 came for taco Tuesday and our server was overwhelmed by her section so our service was significantly lacking. The food itself was pretty good, but for the price, I likely wouldn’t return unless it was 50% off tacos for taco Tuesday. That being said, I enjoyed watching the blue corn tortillas being made and my margarita was absolutely delicious.
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Kelly
VIP
Phoenix
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend! Skinny marg is fantastic. Can never go wrong with the tacos!
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Casten
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We got seated before a party and they were served us. The drinks weren’t explained on how they were served. Won’t be coming back
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Talia
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was not worth the price Service was great
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Marcela
VIP
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is always great, service was good, it is a little noisy
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FAQs

Puesto at the Headquarters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-8880.

Puesto at the Headquarters is rated 4.6 stars by 3538 OpenTable diners.