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Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6
4.6
3504 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 233-8880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Pacific Highway
  • Parking details
    Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
  • Public transit
    MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Taco Tuesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!
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What 3,504 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto at the Headquarters is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and vibrant atmosphere. Known for "delicious tacos," including vegan options, it's a perfect spot for group celebrations. The service is often praised as "attentive and respectful," though it can be inconsistent. Guests enjoy the "unique twist on traditional Mexican dishes" and lively outdoor seating.

3,504 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    VIP

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service at the bar was terrific! The bartender, Ruben, I think was his name, was friendly and made a great mocktail and terrific drinks. We each ordered three different tacos, which were excellent, but they took a little while to arrive… perhaps that’s because we had appetizers at the bar beforehand so I guess we expected the food to arrive a little quickly. Overall, a great experience with Mexican food.

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  2. Patti

    VIP

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent! The chicken flautas are a must order. However, I do feel like they are incredibly overpriced for the amount of food you receive. Unfortunate, because I feel we won’t be back because of this.

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  3. Erica

    VIP

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group had a great dinner at Puesto! Margaritas were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food. Table favorite was definitely the filet mignon taco. The enchiladas were awesome too.
    Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Erica! Thank you for the glowing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great dinner here at Puesto HQ! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Margaritas, the food, and especially the Filet mignon taco. We're also glad that our enchiladas hit the spot! Your kind words mean the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal. Best, Bianca

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  4. Allie

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We love North Italia but this experience made us never want to return. Our service was absolutely terrible. 30-40 minutes gaps were in between our server checking on us. Our drinks were never refilled, we never got one of the items ordered and our dessert order never came. Nothing was removed from the bill and the server did not care.

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  5. Danielle

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Group of 3. Great service. Very good drinks apps and tacos
    Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Danielle! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great time here at Puesto HQ! t's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our drinks apps and tacos. We strive to provide excellent service and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Bianca

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  6. PAT

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    When we got there, they brought the 3 of us to what we thought was the back room... no one in it but us... it WAS 5:45. We were mistaken... by the time we had finished our food, the place was packed... We started with Margaritas, GF had a cucumber one, the Cadillac with a mini Gran Marnier bottle stuck upside down in it... Novel and you DID get enough... The bartender made a GREAT Cadillac and I asked for extra salt... and he was the ONLY one out of the many that actually gave me extra salt... 3/4 " around the lip of the glass... The Online Menu had a Short Rib Burrito, but the Chef changes the menu and it wasn't there. On the waiter's suggestion, I had him ask the Chef if he would make it for me... and the Chef said Yes,... Well, to sum it up... Great food, Great drinks, Great Service, and a Great Chef made for (you guessed it) A GREAT EVENING !!!
    Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us here at Puesto HQ Pat! We're thrilled to hear you had a grea and we're glad you enjoyed our drinks and service, and that our chef could make a special dish for you. We appreciate your patience and understanding during our busy hours. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Bianca

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  7. Yu Linda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was a little slow, but we had a nice meal, we asked to sit outdoors when they seated us indoors, so that was nice.
    Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Yu! Thank you for taking the time to review, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and that you appreciated our outdoor seating. We apologize for the slower service you experienced during your visit. We're always working on improving our service and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Bianca

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  8. ed

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five of us from Chicago had dinner there and all agreed the tacos were in all of our top 3 ever! Service was awesome too!

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  9. Beth

    VIP

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think our waitress was Kayla … she was awesome!!!! Putting up with our big crazy family and then added people she was great and I truly appreciate her it made my night so much easier! Food was great and all in-laws were happy for once thank god!!!!!
    Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on December 6, 2024
    Beth, Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear you had a great night and enjoyed our food and service. We always aim to make our guests' experience as enjoyable as possible, and we're glad that our team could contribute to your evening. I will be sure to relay your kind words to Kayla and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Bianca

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  10. Edwin

    VIP

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We like to dine at the Headquarters location by Seaport Village. We went on Tuesday for their half off tacos 🌮 (Taco Tuesday).

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FAQs

Puesto at the Headquarters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-8880.

Puesto at the Headquarters is rated 4.6 stars by 3504 OpenTable diners.

Puesto at the Headquarters does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto at the Headquarters

789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
  • Public transit
    MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 233-8880
  • Private party facilities
    A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
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