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King & Queen Cantina - San Diego, San Diego, CA

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego

4.3 (1213)
$30 and under
Mexican
1490 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*

King and Queen Cantina brings Latin flavor to San Diego from creative founder and owner MR.TEMPO.
Come for the atmosphere, but stay for the food. You will find all of your favorite Latin dishes infused with Asian flavors. Join us Happy Hour everyday, Weekend Brunch or Taco Tuesday for a dining experience like you’ve never experienced before!
#MASCHINGON

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Sushi, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 9:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Kettner Blvd & Beech St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,213 people are saying

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King & Queen Cantina in San Diego is a lively spot known for its "amazing food and people." Guests highlight its "excellent drinks" and upbeat music, making it ideal for celebrations. While service can be hit or miss, the restaurant shines with flavorful dishes and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a night out.
1,213 Reviews
  1. Danny

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely awesome place to enjoy your time with family and friends

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  2. Julian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at Kings and Queens Restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was vibrant, and our server Carlos was outstanding—super friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this place! 👑🔥

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  3. Anne

    San Diego36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m picky about Mexican food, so believe me when I say the food was excellent. Freshly made tortillas and great salsa. birria was so good.

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  4. Brandon

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and friendly people definitely worth going

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  5. Mafalda VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a better experience the first time I came here. This time around it was mah! We got there a little earlier than our reservation, we asked for the outside upstairs and they said all were reserved for party of 4 but they seated couples before us that had no reservation. Our waiter was a trainee left alone and rushing us. Definitely not the best overall experience.

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  6. Denise

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location. Service was non attentive by actual server but very good by those who bussed the tables. Our table had a pillar in the center which made it difficult to see the shareable food if you’re short. We were not allowed to move to a table without it because we had four people and the other table had seating for five. We were told our party was too small for the other table even though they had empty tables for the hour we were there. Food and drinks were good but overpriced for the portion size.

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  7. Angelica

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Checked out Kings and Queens Cantina and had a pretty mixed experience. The food was actually really good—flavorful, well-presented, and came out quick. But unfortunately, the drinks didn’t live up to the hype. I was especially excited to try the margarita, but it was a letdown. It was so heavy on the mango concentrate that it tasted more like juice than a cocktail, and being premade definitely didn’t help. It lacked the freshness and balance you’d expect from a good margarita. Great spot for a bite, but if you’re going for the drinks, you might want to keep your expectations in check.

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  8. Fernando

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Service awesome customer service from our waiters & bartenders. Amazing drinks & food had an amazing Birthday Celebration 🥳

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  9. Sandy

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Only 3 of the 4 drinks arrived, food arrived at different times and had to request silverware twice and we didn’t get forks until after the food arrived. The food was really good though.

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  10. Robert

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great time there and the food and service were good. The reason im leaving a 1 star review is that they without my knowledge or consent overcharged my debit card by over $50. I tried calling multiple times during hours of operation and never got a live person. I disputed the transaction with Venmo who denied the claim saying the merchant had reported it was valid. My bill was just over $50(it was taco tuesday) and i left around a $15 tip but my card was charged $126.03. UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR CARD FRAUDULENTLY OVERCHARGED I SUGGEST AVOIDING THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS.

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FAQs

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 756-7864.

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego is rated 4.3 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for King & Queen Cantina - San Diego

1490 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kettner Blvd & Beech St.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 9:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Sushi, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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