Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla

Name: Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla
Address: 9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037-1002
Telephone: (858) 964-6537
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

142 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional Mexican (Baja Med)

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Set in a hacienda haven, Mustangs & Burros, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s signature restaurant, features Baja coastal inspired cuisine with a southern California twist. With a relaxed sense of community, this La Jolla eatery and bar sources seasonal ingredients from San Diego to create dishes and shareable plates for friends and family to enjoy accompanied by refreshing craft cocktails. Dine in either the spacious patio or charming Secret Garden, both accented by large, inviting fireplaces.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Californian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 964-6537
Website
http://www.estancialajolla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Augie Saucedo
Private party facilities
Outdoor setting available for large parties. For inquiries and pricing please email: mtonazzo@noblehousehotels.com

Location
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037-1002
Neighborhood
Torrey Pines
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Apple Cider Brined Tom Turkey Breast$49.00
pecan sourdough stuffing, haricot verts, giblet gravy, apricot cranberry sauce
Rosemary Mustard Seed Crusted Prime Rib$56.00
boursin cheese whipped potato, asparagus, herb natural jus
Savory Autumn Mushrooms$34.00
charred cauliflower, chanterelles, king trumpets, savory biscotti, truffle oil, thyme marsala sauce

Dessert

Traditional Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie $12.00
cacao nib whipped cream, meringue
Julian Apple Sun Dried Blueberry Cobbler$14.00
toasted oat and granola streusel, pistachio gelato

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Hot spot

142 Reviews

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SeanB
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. We will definitely dine there again.
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MR92037
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice Thanksgiving dinner at Estancia. Thank you!
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UrsulaK
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, beautiful presentation, very nice atmosphere.
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Katrina
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food and service!! The reason for the three star on Ambiance is due to an increase obnoxious guest at the table next to us and he was using profanity:(.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
nice ambiance, good live music, good menu with some vegetarian options. Desserts were great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arash was the best!! Amazing service , we will be back because of him.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and beautiful setting
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LoriW
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance & food are great. The prices have increased & it’s a bit overpriced.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food is underwhelming and overpriced. Service left more to be desired.
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AlinaC
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
There is no longer a happy hour. We were told they offer something to locals (we're locals, but they didn't discount our bill, and I forgot to ask). The cocktails were a miss. We used to love this spot, and we hope it makes a turn for the better.
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Scmom
Orange County
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great outdoor atmosphere. Our server, however, was hurried and impatient. Tacos and guacamole was tasteless …. But otherwise enjoyed the evening with friends and listening to the music.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overpriced food and poor taste had to send back the aguachile ceviche. Tasted and smell like the seafood went bad. Very disappointed as I was looking forward to that plate. However the espresso martini was perfection and so was the service. They had a guitarist for entertainment and he was AMAZING! Best part of my dinner.
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mary
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived early but we’re seated immediately. Our waiter, Arash, provided excellent service and was helpful & polite. The Salmon entree was cooked perfectly and the presentation beautiful. We always enjoy dining here.
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KatG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Way too expensive!! Three of us ate tacos (@2ea) had a drink each, guac, & shared one ice cream for Taco Tuesday. Cost us $180! Beware you will be charged a 18% service charge! Oh, the tip was not included in the $180. Ouch! Tacos were just okay in taste, drinks were expensive. Service was good and patio is nice, just read menu prices & add 18% and another 20% for tip. Eat tacos at home.
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Sadlyunhappy
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was incredibly slow. The food was fair. The drinks were all watered down. I wouldn’t go there again.
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JeanZ
San Diego
23 reviews
vip
1.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
My salmon was yummy. However 2 people at our table had chicken mole. They both sent it back as the chicken was way overcooked. We waited 20-30min and both dishes came back the same way, overcooked. We had to flag our waiter down both times, he never came back to the table to check on us or see if the repeat dishes were ok.
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KevinH
Orange County
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was okay, but really expensive. It was cooked at a different building and walked over. Drinks were tiny, and the server had too many tables. The entertainment was good, minus the frequent times she was texting on her phone. The portions were small compared to the prices. Overall it was so so.
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AndrewR
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant doesn’t open until 4pm. Why would Open Table aloe mento make a lunch reservation?? My wife and I arrived and were told this. Not good!!!!!
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Foodie
San Diego
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great location for groups. The outside venue is charming and the live music was excellent, although it was too loud. Food was very good. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lady at front wasn’t very accommodating on table and heater
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CliftonC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was cold inside but the hostess refused to close any of the open doors through which a cool breeze was blowing. The attitude was “sorry.”
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MaryAnne
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delightful meal, service and music! It was beautiful outside and perfect for an early dinner before going to a play.
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DelaneyF
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Justin was so kind and accommodating. Drinks did not disappoint and food was delicious. Salsa and guac is a MUST, and frankly, the churros are too.
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AMYT
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Mustangs and Burros. Everything we ordered was fantastic, and the service was unpretentious and friendly. Great ambiance. We will be back!
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Teacher
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ivan provided FANTASTIC service as always, and the food was outstanding! Beware the corkage fee - $35 per bottle!!
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foodie8
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Pretty disappointed in our dinner. Spiced Apple Margarita didn’t taste spiced or like apple, didn’t taste like much of anything honestly. Chips and salsa is $12, but skip it, the salsa was terrible. If you order tacos, be aware that they are EACH $9.. I ordered 2 chicken tacos for $18 and it didn’t come with rice or beans. I didn’t even like the tacos..needed some kind of crema and the doubled up corn tortillas overpowered the taco. Ambiance was great but food, drinks and service were not good. I expected a lot more from this place :/ Won’t be going back.
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MorrisG
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Please tell surprise. After a number of years it was nice to be back.
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SaraL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience . Great ambiance , food , music and crew
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LauraJ
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome outdoor setting among beautiful gardens. Really good food, great menu choices!
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Cindy
Orange County
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The music and ambiance were very nice. The food was average. The guacamole and salsa were good but the chips were awful. Disappointed with the food.
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CliftonW
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service, receptive, answered phone everytime called to make adjustments to reservations. Good strong drinks.
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YvetteW
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was poor. We had to get the waiters attention several times for service. The hotel either needs to hire more staff or do some customer service training.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and a great atmosphere created by both the environment and the staff!
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PaulD
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic singer Rachel Jay! A wonderful evening!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love the atmosphere of this restaurant but I was disappointed when my steak came not as I ordered it.
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Skip
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The patio has wonderful ambience and the food is very good.
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JannaD
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance with live music on the patio. Shrimp sopes were delicious.
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Megan
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall a lovely experience. Drink and food prices are typical for La Jolla. The patio has heaters and there was a lounge singer the evening we went who was great. Parking or valet is comped with your meal.
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delmardiner
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great unique food & great service. Greenfitch Bar upstairs is very quaint with great cocktails. Mustangs & Burros downstairs is a beautiful atmosphere outside with couches & twinkle lights and inside all wood rustic look. Lively on most nights & quiet on Sunday nights.
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OpenTable Diner
Berlin
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
for this price point i was very very disappointed my appetizer seemed very basic and not matched well flavor wise my 42 dollar faroe salmon was over cooked the side grilled veg i ordered you could taste whatever it had been cleaned with or maybe the grill was dirty idk? my drink had to be made twice bc it was made w/ a different ingredient than what was listed in the menu ( cheap well like tasting gin instead of a high end vodka) btw the second drink was such a heavy pour and imbalanced that i couldn’t finish it in fear i wldnt be able to leave safely ( i am a light weight drinker and from a single drink am only interested in a light buzz). i under tipped the waiter a little but bc i was so disappointed in the food. i think if you’ve nvr experienced high end food and drink maybe you wldnt know how bad this is, but this is bad. i wish i could get a refund. the live music ( 1 man guitar w/backing track) was very disturbingly loud. overall the quality i experienced i would expect at a chain restaurant but not here bc of the high cost. i will nvr eat here again and really regret booking
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-6537.

Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla

9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037-1002

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Torrey Pines
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Augie Saucedo
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.estancialajolla.com/
Phone number
(858) 964-6537
Private party facilities
Outdoor setting available for large parties. For inquiries and pricing please email: mtonazzo@noblehousehotels.com

Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

First Course

Saffron Tangerine Butternut Squash Soup$17.00

Organic Harvest Salad$15.00

Entree

Apple Cider Brined Tom Turkey Breast$49.00

Rosemary Mustard Seed Crusted Prime Rib$56.00

Savory Autumn Mushrooms$34.00

Dessert

Traditional Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie $12.00

Julian Apple Sun Dried Blueberry Cobbler$14.00

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla restaurant rated?

Is Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information