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Tequila Wall - Miguel's - Portside Pier, San Diego, CA

Miguel's - Portside Pier

4.4
4.4
180 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Beginning with a few classic recipes culled from our chef’s family and friends, the menu captured the true spirit of Mexico. And its authentic style drew a loyal following of those in search of Sonoran grilled swordfish tacos, sizzling sirloin fajitas, and spicy rich chicken mole.

Over three decades, our signature friendly service and festive decor have made Miguel’s a San Diego tradition for locals and visitors alike. Our commitment to artisan cuisine has only grown stronger. That means handmade tortillas, fresh salsas, and colorful crispy chips made daily right in our kitchen. Of course, there’s our decadent, must-have jalapeño white sauce, occasionally referred to as white gold by regulars, and craved up and down the coast.

We invite you to stop in. Enjoy a refreshing hand-shaken margarita and a genuine, mouthwatering Mexican meal. Lets celebrate what we hope will be your first of many, many visits.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4962
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Claudio Morales
  • Private party facilities
    Great Celebrations Begin with Miguel’s! From wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings and seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, and all other celebrations, Miguel’s Cocina is your best bet.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Ash Street and Broadway- right next to Ash street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Santa Fe Depot station off of Kettner Bvld
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Miguel's - Portside Pier offers a "majestic dining" experience with stunning views of the San Diego Bay and city skyline. Guests rave about the "great service" and "delicious food," perfect for special occasions like the 4th of July. While some mention inconsistencies in service, the "beautiful atmosphere" and "reasonable pricing" keep visitors coming back. Ideal for tourists and locals alike, Miguel's promises memorable sunsets and a vibrant waterfront vibe.

180 Reviews
  1. LeeAnn

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Miguel's itself was great. Five stars. The food was delicious. Love being right on the pier. The service was good. The problem was the pre-paid dinner for the parade of lights. I didn't MIND pre-paying, but if you don't use the whole amount, you lose it. We had 165.00 left! We all ordered desserts that we didn't really want. Still didn't reach our money paid. I could have let that go because we had a nice show with the parade of lights, but I was really upset that the amount left COULD NOT BE APPLIED to Tax and gratuity!!! On top of losing money, we had to PAY the tax and gratuity separate. I'm not sure if this policy is Miguel's or Open Table's, but IT IS WRONG!!! Like I said, I did not mind pre-paying to assure our seats, but this was a rip-off!!!!!!

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  2. RUBY

    Las Vegas

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The tripe tacos were outrageous.

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  3. Donald

    Pittsburgh

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at 4pm and the restaurant was relatively empty and as result our service was poor. Initially, we were ignored then eventually greeted by a friendly server but he seemed more interested in getting it over with than serving us. We had to ask for water, he admitted to forgetting to enter one of our orders and asked us twice while eating if we wanted boxes. I get it. We came at an off time but I expected better. However, the food is great and the views are nice. I’ll give it another try but if service isn’t better then I’m out.

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  4. Whitley

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food with even better view! Every single taco was absolutely delicious with their homemade tortillas

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  5. John

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like Miguel's but this visit seemed a little off. My ahi tacos were very dry and the visit seemed as if it wasn't a high end restaurant on the harbor. Seemed too commercialized.

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  6. Alex

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just writing this review for other OpenTable users. Food and service were pretty standard and view is great, but it states that you can use your OpenTable points at this location and you cannot and the staff is unaware of how to remove the option; so just a heads up.

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  7. Summer

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay, not worth the price but you pay for the view. Service was abysmal

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  8. Donna

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of the San Diego Bay. The food was decent, but nothing was incredible. The server was nice, but was rarely around when we needed something. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for date night . Ambience is great and the view was amazing .

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  10. Raquel

    Baja California

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 3. We had an incredible time at Miguel’s! The shrimp quesadilla was outstanding, and we also loved the salsa, queso, and guacamole—everything was fresh and flavorful. The tequila shots of Lalo were perfect and added to the great vibe. Our waiter, Emiliano, was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. His service really elevated the experience. Overall, we had an amazing evening and can’t wait to come back!

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FAQs

Miguel's - Portside Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 719-4962.

Miguel's - Portside Pier is rated 4.4 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Miguel's - Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ash Street and Broadway- right next to Ash street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Santa Fe Depot station off of Kettner Bvld
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Claudio Morales
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4962
  • Private party facilities
    Great Celebrations Begin with Miguel’s! From wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings and seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, and all other celebrations, Miguel’s Cocina is your best bet.
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