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Puntamar, Encinitas, CA

Puntamar

4.6
4.6
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Puntamar is more than just a restaurant; it’s an authentic experience celebrating quality in every detail. Here, fun and excellence merge to create unforgettable moments for our customers. Discover the true essence of Mexican cuisine, crafted with authentic ingredients and genuine flavors.

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What 14 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Good for groups

  • San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Good for groups

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

  • North San Diego

    Lively

  • North San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puntamar offers a unique Mexico City-style culinary experience with "outstanding food and service." The restaurant boasts a "chill vibe" reminiscent of a tropical vacation, with standout dishes like the tuna tataki tostada and ceviche. The owner's hospitality and personalized service enhance the dining experience, making it a "highly recommend" spot.

14 Reviews
  1. Pauline

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This was our 2nd visit. The 1st time we enjoyed the cool relaxed vibe of the palapas and open concept. The hostess was new & sadly wasn’t knowledgeable with the menu items. The mole enchiladas were authentic and tasty but sadly came with no sides. The birria pizza had a great presentation but all I tasted was cinnamon. We mentioned it to the owner, but he didn’t seem fazed. The menu was interesting enough that we decided to return for a birthday dinner with another couple. The owner knew I requested a specific table for our rsvp and texted me back that it was no problem. Unfortunately, we were sat behind the table I had requested for our 6:15pm rsvp It was occupied by 4 men who were only drinking and had been there since 3:30pm. Their drunk vulgar language in Spanish was loud and disgusting. I saw the owner having shots with them & checking in on them constantly. I was hoping he would’ve asked them to either move into the empty bar area or have seated us away from them since he knew they had been drinking for hours. There were many empty tables. While we were talking to the owner about the situation, the group of men were laughing at us. Clearly they were either friends or family of the owner. Sad to see the lack of professionalism and patrons not being appreciated by the owner. We are locals and were hoping to support this new business. On a positive note, the food was good. But that is not enough reason to come back. We felt very unappreciated and were hoping for a wonderful birthday dinner experience.

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  2. Mary

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, friendly service and they've done a nice job with the space. Even though it's sort of indoor/outdoor, it was very toasty and comfortable on a cold night.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was raining and the owner Alejandro manned the floor solo. As he said all food was made from scratch and they don't serve typical Mexican dishes but showcase, authentic Mexican specialties. Since we were starving we ordered Machu Picchu’s ceviche, chicken pozole, gacilian octopus, and branzino and couldn't leave without churros for dessert. It was an amazing experience with Puntamar drinks, food, and service are superb.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. mike

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was remarkable. Staff, food, and experience were all fantastic.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Joshua

    Palm Springs1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was meh. Drinks were meh. Vibe was cool but didn’t work without quality to match. Overall meh.

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  6. Andrew

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Will go back for sure. Owner came and talked to us. Explained the background of the restaurant. Made personal recommendations that were fantastic.

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  7. Mary

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this place! It has a chill vibe like you’re on vacation on an island, but the food was fancy and delicious. Definitely would recommend the tuna tataki tostada, amazing. The service was quick without feeling rushed and our server made great recommendations.

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  8. Julia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here. The owner is so hospitable and always seeks to personalize our experience & the food and drinks are always great too!

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  9. Marianne

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the wine from Mexico Valley Guadalupe. Great service.

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  10. Maureen

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Cuisine is Mexico City style which makes it unique for this area. Casual with an owner who really cares about his customers. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Puntamar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 704-8077.

Puntamar is rated 4.6 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Puntamar

345 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
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