Food and service was great. Came in here after walking around Downtown San Diego and was immediately sat. Emily was our server, she was attentive and friendly.Overall she made the experience exceptional, and the delicious food was really the icing on the cake. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Withrow
Came to La Puerta because most other places were closed already. Super glad we went.Surf and turf fries were unbelievable.We had a mango "wheels I'm the sky" and a "purple haze"Both drinks were amazing.A busy place for a Tuesday and I see why!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Purple Haze, Surf N Turf
Van Blue
I enjoyed the pastor 1lb burrito with traditional flavors, accompanied by some chips and salsa. The waiter provided excellent service, promptly taking my order, refilling water, and salsa as needed. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere with football playing, adding to the enjoyment of the meal. The burrito was satisfying, with flavors reminiscent of fajitas, and I would definitely order it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flautitas - Potato Cochinita, Bark at the Moon, Carnitas & Pancakes, Fries, Chips and Salsa, The California, Surf N Turf, Crema, Shrimp Tacos, Mexico City Salad
Patrick Reynolds
Celebrated our wedding anniversary in San Diego and slipped in here for happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Mexico City Salad
Callon Li
Good spot for Mexican in downtown San Diego. They have daily happy hour 3-5pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Candelas
Food is delicious and service was quick. The dimmed light fits the mood every time. 10/10
Stopped here for a drink and I ended up ordering a burrito. Which was good but pricy. Most annoyingly anything you wanted to add was an extra fee like rice, black beans and soo on. Not sure I'll come back.
Go here for the wet burrito. Just do it. Everything else is good, but the burrito is fantastic. And obviously get it California style with the fries.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alex Medina
Great Mexican food with a lively atmosphere. Service was great, we had lunch inside but there are also tables outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy Willder
On our last night we wanted a relaxed Mexican meal so headed to La Puerto at 560 Fourth Avenue.On arrival we were offered the worst table in the place. We requested a booth, which they didn’t want to give us one so we sat at the bar.The waiter was a lovely chatty guy who said he originated from Warrington.For drinks, we ordered cocktails. I had a Whole Lotta Love. This was La Puerta’s hand crafted house Margarita made with Reposado Tequila, Agave nectar and fresh lime.My husband had the Low Rider. This was La Puerto’s Cadillac Margahita made with Anejo Tequila topped with a blend of cognac and orange liqueur.I have to say neither of them were particular strong. There might have been some watering down going on.For food we ordered…Mix ‘n’ Match Signature Street Tacos. This was a combination of three tacos served with refried beans, rice, rajas con crema (sliced poblano pepper with cream), cotija cheese, limes.The tacos we selected were:Carnitas, my personal favourite. This consisted of slow roasted pork, guacamole and pico de gallo.Ranchero Shrimp, which was sauteed shrimp, ranchero sauce, cabbage, cilantro and crema.Pollo Asado, which included grilled chicken, guacamole and pico de gallo.Along with this we also had Pollo Asado Fries. These were really tasty loaded fries known as Papas Fritas La Puerta. Topped with Cotija cheese, jack cheese, grilled onion, poblano, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro. The icing on the cake was the mixed in grilled chicken.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Clemens Duerrschmid
Great buzzing Mexican restaurant in the heart of SD. Beware, portions are big!!!
Food and service was great. Came in here after walking around Downtown San Diego and was immediately sat. Emily was our server, she was attentive and friendly.Overall she made the experience exceptional, and the delicious food was really the icing on the cake. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to La Puerta because most other places were closed already. Super glad we went.Surf and turf fries were unbelievable.We had a mango "wheels I'm the sky" and a "purple haze"Both drinks were amazing.A busy place for a Tuesday and I see why!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Purple Haze, Surf N Turf
I enjoyed the pastor 1lb burrito with traditional flavors, accompanied by some chips and salsa. The waiter provided excellent service, promptly taking my order, refilling water, and salsa as needed. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere with football playing, adding to the enjoyment of the meal. The burrito was satisfying, with flavors reminiscent of fajitas, and I would definitely order it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flautitas - Potato Cochinita, Bark at the Moon, Carnitas & Pancakes, Fries, Chips and Salsa, The California, Surf N Turf, Crema, Shrimp Tacos, Mexico City Salad
Celebrated our wedding anniversary in San Diego and slipped in here for happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Mexico City Salad
Good spot for Mexican in downtown San Diego. They have daily happy hour 3-5pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is delicious and service was quick. The dimmed light fits the mood every time. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best happy hour in town!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flautitas - Potato Cochinita, Cochinita
Enjoyed mug shots of celebrities on the walls
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Surf N Turf
Delicious food and really cool place all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here for a drink and I ended up ordering a burrito. Which was good but pricy. Most annoyingly anything you wanted to add was an extra fee like rice, black beans and soo on. Not sure I'll come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
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Good place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go here for the wet burrito. Just do it. Everything else is good, but the burrito is fantastic. And obviously get it California style with the fries.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great Mexican food with a lively atmosphere. Service was great, we had lunch inside but there are also tables outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On our last night we wanted a relaxed Mexican meal so headed to La Puerto at 560 Fourth Avenue.On arrival we were offered the worst table in the place. We requested a booth, which they didn’t want to give us one so we sat at the bar.The waiter was a lovely chatty guy who said he originated from Warrington.For drinks, we ordered cocktails. I had a Whole Lotta Love. This was La Puerta’s hand crafted house Margarita made with Reposado Tequila, Agave nectar and fresh lime.My husband had the Low Rider. This was La Puerto’s Cadillac Margahita made with Anejo Tequila topped with a blend of cognac and orange liqueur.I have to say neither of them were particular strong. There might have been some watering down going on.For food we ordered…Mix ‘n’ Match Signature Street Tacos. This was a combination of three tacos served with refried beans, rice, rajas con crema (sliced poblano pepper with cream), cotija cheese, limes.The tacos we selected were:Carnitas, my personal favourite. This consisted of slow roasted pork, guacamole and pico de gallo.Ranchero Shrimp, which was sauteed shrimp, ranchero sauce, cabbage, cilantro and crema.Pollo Asado, which included grilled chicken, guacamole and pico de gallo.Along with this we also had Pollo Asado Fries. These were really tasty loaded fries known as Papas Fritas La Puerta. Topped with Cotija cheese, jack cheese, grilled onion, poblano, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro. The icing on the cake was the mixed in grilled chicken.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great buzzing Mexican restaurant in the heart of SD. Beware, portions are big!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4