Award-winning

Puesto La Jolla

4.6

2117 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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, Baja craft 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, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-1260
Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
When Puesto La Jolla hosts a party, your group can be seated for a family-style meal in our Plancha Room or take over the entire restaurant and patio with a tray-passed taco and margarita fiesta for up to 160 guests. Tell us your vision, and we'll make your party come to life, Puesto Style.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty : (858) 788-3974

Location
1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, 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!

What 2,117 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for outdoor dining
San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with standout tacos, especially the "best tacos ever!!" and the filet mignon variety, which reviewers rave about. The atmosphere is lively, and the service is often described as "great" and "fantastic." While some find the pricing a bit steep, especially for tacos, many guests appreciate the quality and creativity of the dishes. The restaurant is highly recommended for its delicious food, "perfect margaritas," and accommodating staff. Make sure to reserve a table to enjoy this popular spot in La Jolla.

2,117 Reviews

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wyomi
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always fresh and delicious. Waitstaff was patient with us while we waited for our friend to come. Never felt rushed
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Eric
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific service. Delicious food and tasty drinks! Will be back again soon
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Erika
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The chilaquiles app was delicious!! Tacos were good, nothing amazing. We were seated outside even though our resi was for inside, so it was a bit chilly.
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James
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, Server “Sarah” was super forgetful at time which was ok. The third taco “Pollo Asada” was totally burnt, so didn’t bother eating that.
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Brooke
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Honestly my least favorite Puesto experience. They were slow and also changed the recipe on the chicken flautas, making them not nearly as delicious.
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Kathie
VIP
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a lovely little spot to enjoy some good Margs and Baja Mexican. We met with out of town friends for lunch. Summer was our adorable server, she was so sweet and took great care of us. The outdoor patio was so pleasant. We really enjoyed the Guac with Parmesan Cheese on top! What a unique twist on guac!!! We will be back, it was all goooooood!
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Mrs. Robin B
VIP
San Diego
59 reviews
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
After a long hiatus, I returned to Puesto with a friend who had never been there. We both enjoyed the food, with two tacos each (one chicken adobo plus one shrimp for me), plus rice for friend and chips/dip for me). Both quantity of food and quality were excellent. On the negative side, we were seated just before noon in a restaurant only about 30% occupied...but service was extremely SLOW. Wait staff regularly whizzed past our table (on wall at the back of the restaurant, just in front of the kitchen) but rarely ever made eye contact. Our official server disappeared for long stretches and did not check back on her own--only after we flagged down a different passing server. We almost had to beg to get final check handled.
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Haley
Los Angeles
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The venue is very cramped, even on the patio. It was like a maze walking to the table and many people were tripped over the umbrellas and heat lamps, which was hazardous to all. The taco meats were very salty and not worth the price, even at a discount in my opinion. The potato taquitos were delicious though, especially with the spicy green sauce.
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Josh
Austin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Puesto La Jolla. We sat outside in the front and had enchiladas. They were delicious.
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alexis
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch. Excellent service, Food came out super fast and full of flavor. Our favorite spot in town!
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FAQs

Puesto La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-1260.

Puesto La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 2117 OpenTable diners.

Puesto La Jolla 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

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-1260
Private party facilities
When Puesto La Jolla hosts a party, your group can be seated for a family-style meal in our Plancha Room or take over the entire restaurant and patio with a tray-passed taco and margarita fiesta for up to 160 guests. Tell us your vision, and we'll make your party come to life, Puesto Style.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty : (858) 788-3974

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Puesto La Jolla

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Menu

What 2,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Puesto La Jolla offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Puesto La Jolla restaurant rated?

Does Puesto La Jolla offer gift cards?

Is Puesto La Jolla currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card