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Miguel's Cocina - Old Town, San Diego, CA

Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

4.7 (42)
$30 and under
Mexican
2444 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2836

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Cross street
    Conde
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Old Town Trolley Station & MTS
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 42 people are saying

Miguel's Cocina - Old Town 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Miguel's Cocina in Old Town is praised for its "great food and service," accommodating vegan options, and a pleasant outdoor seating experience. While some found service slow and food inconsistent, the "authentic Mexican food" and "white sauce" received high praise. The restaurant is known for its lively atmosphere and attentive staff.

42 Reviews
  1. sim

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork tamale was excellent and I had the whole beans instead of refried on the side. It’s so yummy. The rice was good but I added some hot sauce and mixed in the beans. The cocktails are awesome. We had iced carajillo and added a little milk and orange rind. Delicious.

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  2. Jennifer

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Precious was out waitress . She was extremely attentive and accommodating.

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  3. Steve

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Miguel’s Cocina is my favorite restaurant, by far, in Old Town. I am vegan and they gladly accommodate me. I have returned many times

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  4. Heather VIP

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Miguel's! We have gotten takeout over ten times from Miguel's in Carlsbad. This was our first time at Miguel's in Old Town. I ordered the dish I ALWAYS order and it came out with the sauce and beans coagulated. My takeout for this dish had never had this issue. I was disappointed. Our server also needs to work on bringing requested items when urgent. My son dropped the spoon she gave him for his ice cream. We asked for a new one. While he waited for a spoon, the heat lamps started to melt his ice cream. We finally asked a busser who brought out three spoons immediately. We will probably stick to Carlsbad's Miguel's, but regardless, Miguel's food is amazing! The white sauce is my favorite! (I dream of this sauce all year until we make our annual SD trip!)

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  5. Beth

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We go to miguels all the time. This time it seemed like it really went down hill. We were inside because it's really cold however the doors were open so we were all freezing. The service was exceptionally slow. The food seemed mid. My spicy pineapple margarita was not spicy at all. Our chips were super greasy! I'm really disappointed

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  6. Maggie

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience tonight was great. Although we had a reservation, we got in right away as we were a little early.

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  7. Johnnie

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I orders the tacos al carbon the meat was tough and chewy.

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  8. Kent

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service ! We will be back. Enjoyed the outdoor seating.

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  9. Sandi VIP

    San Diego68 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was cold. The plates were hot but not the food. Our service was great but the four of us all said the same thing about the food being cold.

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  10. Cynthia

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early but it wasn’t a problem. They helped my mom with her walker and mobility issues. Two of us had the calamari wrapped poblano which was awesome. My husband had the el jefe platter and he loved it. The steak was cooked perfectly and he loved the green chili tamale. It was my mom’s 91st birthday and she received a fried ice cream as a gift. She loved it!

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FAQs

Miguel's Cocina - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-9840.

Miguel's Cocina - Old Town is rated 4.7 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

2444 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2836

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Conde
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Old Town Trolley Station & MTS
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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