Mexican Cuisine: 8 Restaurants Found
La Fiesta
Address: 628 5th Avenue, Fifth Avenue, CA 92101
La Fiesta combines elegant dining and authentic Mexican food, a cuisine hard to come by in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. La Fiesta offers traditional and family friendly favorites, as well as a variety of fresh seafood and more contemporary dishes influenced by Spanish and South American flavors. Well-known for their margaritas, La Fiesta boasts a full bar with over 65 different types of fine tequila. La Fiesta accommodates groups or individuals with a moderately priced menu and is open everyday for lunch and dinner; they also offer valet parking and a special Sunday Brunch.
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Candelas
Address: 416 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Candelas offers a delightfully inspired menu, with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, innovative cooking techniques, and flavorful combinations. The sophisticated dishes have roots in Central Mexican cuisine, yet Chef Eduardo Baeza strays from the traditional in innovative ways. He skilfully pairs authentic Mexican ingredients with surprising counterparts, resulting in a creative menu that is sure to delight tastebuds in surprising new ways. The atmosphere mirrors the menu, placing patrons in a warm and creative space both rooted in authenticity and inspired to depart from it.
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Tio Leo's
Address: 5302 Napa Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Tio Leo’s has provided San Diego with quality Mexican food since 1979. The family owned and run restaurant started with one location and expanded to four, by consistently sticking with their motto of “Great Food, Great Service, and Generous Portions.” Tio Leo’s menu offers a wide range of traditional Mexican dishes, as well as some unique specialties. The health-conscious will love Tio Leo’s “Healthy Choice” selections, such as Grilled Eggplant Tacos and Pollo Asado Rice Bowl; the ravenous will appreciate Tio Leo’s Ole’, a platter with a taco, chile relleno, tostada, enchilada, carne asada, beans, rice, sour cream and guacamole. Live Zydeco, Tango, and Jazz music provide entertainment on select evenings, while a weekday happy hour offers food and drink specials.
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Miguel's Cocina
Address: 1351 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA 92118
This is the original Miguel's, opened in Coronado in June 1982. Located in the courtyard of the historic El Cordova Hotel, directly across the street from the world-famous Hotel Del Coronado, this restaurant features authentic Mexican cuisine in a lovely heated patio setting and is one of our most popular restaurants.
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On the Border
Address: 1770 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108
A border is a special place where the best of two worlds blend together to create something even better. Visit On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina and step into a world where colors are brighter and flavors are more intense, yet the atmosphere is casual and upbeat. Flavors depart from the familiar and arrive at the extraordinary.
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