Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Old Town

125 restaurants available nearby

1. El Sueño

3.9

Excellent(165)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 23 times today

Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.

2. Tahona Bar

4.4

Awesome(616)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 18 times today

We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!

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3. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town

4.6

Exceptional(1861)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 30 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.

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4. Trattoria Don Pietro

4.5

Awesome(794)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 17 times today

Thanks to Trattoria Don Pietro, there is finally something new and fresh happening in Old Town. After spending a lifetime of cooking Italian food and a few years in LA learning from the best restaurants in the industry, Pietro is finally ready to roll up his sleeves and show San Diego his take on traditional Italian cuisine with a trendy twist. Between our groundbreaking Italian menu, wisteria garden patio ambiance, and over-the-top cocktails, we stand alone as the most instagrammable restaurant in San Diego. Come stop by today and experience our delicate balance of tradition and trend.

A photo of Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina restaurant

5. Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina

3.9

Excellent(1142)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

Located across from Heritage Park overlooking San Diego's Historic Old Town, the Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina is a panoramic spot to enjoy rooftop dining, great Margaritas and delicious authentic Mexican food, prepared from old world recipes. The Tequila Factory is open for Lunch and Dinner on Saturday & Sunday, Best of Sunday Champagne Brunch and Happy Hour on the Tequila Terrace overlooking Old Town and the City Lights below... We offer a variety of unique venues such as a Sports Bar, Cigar & Tequila Terrace and our Veranda del Sol.Bring Friends, Family and Your Appetite to the uniquely San Diego Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina. Always Free Parking.

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6. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

4.5

Awesome(23)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 14 times today

The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.

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7. Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

4.4

Awesome(315)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 4 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!

8. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(7997)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 55 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

9. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1325)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 44 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

10. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3179)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 77 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. El Sueño

2. Tahona Bar

3. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town

4. Trattoria Don Pietro

5. Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina

6. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

7. Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

8. Juniper & Ivy

9. Kettner Exchange

10. Animae

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