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Inside Bar  - El Sueño, San Diego, CA

El Sueño

4.2 (254)
$30 and under
Mexican
2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110-2713

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Tue 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 254 people are saying

El Sueño reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Sueño offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," a "cute outdoor patio," and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the "lobster tacos" and "enchiladas," and appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" perfect for special occasions. Despite some service inconsistencies, the restaurant's flavorful dishes and lively atmosphere make it worth a visit.

254 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wonderful ambience! We will be back.

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  2. Luz

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to gather with friends and family as you enjoy good food!

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  3. Elia

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very cute outdoor patio. Lobster tacos were delicious. Will go again

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  4. Sandy

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The environment was great, but the service was not what I expected. I did had to ask for my server multiple times . And when I ask her for things she forgot to bring .

    1 person found this helpful

  5. daniel

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent!! We will return for sure.

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  6. Staci VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool little place. Love the outdoor patio on a warm San Diego Spring Day. The hostess and server were very nice and attentive. My lobster tacos were delicious although they forgot my rice and beans and I don't even know if I was charged for them because the bill isn't itemized. My daughter loved her birria tacos. My husband thought they were just "ok." All things considered, I wouldn't be opposed to going back again but next time I would request a table that isn't directly under the speaker because it was SUPER loud and difficult to have a conversation.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. iris

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very good and welcoming. The food was also amazing, would definitely recommend!

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  8. Denise VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect Mother’s Day celebration at El Sueño! We celebrated Mother’s Day at El Sueño and had such a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely amazing, flavorful, beautifully presented, and served fresh. We sat in the outdoor area, which had a warm, welcoming atmosphere and was perfect for the occasion. The server, Mailie was also outstanding, friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly celebrated. From start to finish, everything was seamless and special. Highly recommend El Sueño for any special occasion or just a great meal out. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Kevin

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food okay Service okay Atmosphere okay Value fair

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Alyssa

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, our server was so kind, we loved the vibe!

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El Sueño is rated 4.2 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for El Sueño

2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110-2713

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Tue 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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