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Puesto at the Headquarters

4.7
4.7
3275 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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, house-brewed 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, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 233-8880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta for 52 in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 400 of your closest friends. Tell us your vision, and we will make your party come to life, Puesto style.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Pacific Highway
  • Parking details
    Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
  • Public transit
    MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Taco Tuesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Come join the Fiesta. $2.5 off Tacos $6 Puesto Drafts
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What 3,275 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Mexican

3,275 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    We had been to this puesto about 2 years ago and food and service was amazing! Unfortunately this times around 2 of the orders were wrong - ok no big deal mistakes happen, food was just ok , I ordered the filet mignon tacos and all I could taste was the cheese. The big one was when they tried overcharge us for 5 shots of tequila ( our total for the 5 shots should have been less than 200) but our bill was a little more than $500 just for the shots!!!! We of course let our waiter know and it was apparently a wrong coding , I’m sorry but that’s just common sense; you should know what your table ordered .

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  2. AshleyN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Our waitress sucked and gave us the wrong order. She did not check back on us until we were done eating.

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  3. mwh2023

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was excellent. Definitely recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Ok Mexican. Good value for money. Nice eating outside

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  5. JanB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous margaritas and tacos at Puesto! I dine here at least once when I’m in town.

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  6. Unkcle

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food good, server not in tune with our table. Seems like he would rather have been elsewhere.

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  7. JenniferA

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as ever. This is our go-to Mexican restaurant whenever we are in San Diego. I love the aqua frescas, hard to find anywhere else. And the tacos are excellent. I've never had anything here that wasn't delicious.

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  8. MarcP

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was very helpful with great suggestions. The food is delicious!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never fails not a big menu but everything they do have is so good and the drink selection even better will 100% to recommend to others.

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  10. KellyC

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never miss Puesto when in town. Highly recommend!!

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  11. PunkUSC

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our favorite tacos & margarita place by far. we've been coming here for over a decade. it never disappoints.

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  12. ChristyS

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Took us 10 minutes to be seated when we had a reservation (and arrived on time). After sitting at our table for a good 8 minutes someone came over and said our server would be at least another 10 minutes but she could order us drinks. About 15 minutes after that our server finally came over to take our drink order (told her we already ordered but we were still waiting for drinks). We ordered our food then because who knew when she would be back again. The food was good, as usual, as were the drinks. But the service was awful, not even an apology from the server.

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  13. KarenO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Most everything we ate was very tasty, however we both agreed that the black beans were fairly bland. Salsa tasty. Tacos tasty. Chips warm and tasty.

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  14. ChadR

    Portland

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This location is our favorite spot for Taco Tuesday. The food (try the salsa flight) and variety of taco options is excellent every time. We highly recommend asking Kordell to be your server, he does a great job and truly understands customer service.

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  15. GregM

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Well we went back again in the same week bringing more friends out and they were as impressed as were we. Can't say enough good about this place other they you have to come out and try it.

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  16. TerriC

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Puesto! We were there for a 50th birthday and had amazing service accommodated our reservation even when we changed it multiple times. Start to finish a great evening.

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  17. GregM

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic homemade Mexican dishes with outstanding flavor. Wide variety to choose from as well as a full service bar. Great atmosphere.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best. Salsa. Of. My. Life. The service was friendly and great, ambience was great (got noisier as it got later). And the food was simply superb. If I lived here this would be one of my favorite spots. Reasonably priced, a select menu that still felt expansive. Get the filet mignon taco. Pair it with one of their house beers.

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  19. RickI

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Pretty good food. Verde ceveche was missing fish. Waiter was a little green.

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  20. MarkP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place with awesome drinks and a nice simple menu! The mango ceviche and guacamole was stellar. Tacos were decent.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, fast service and yummy drinks! We were sat within 5 minutes of arriving & all of the food and beverages came out in a timely manner. Great music choices as well.

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  22. JeanieB

    San Diego

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the filet tacos. Celebrated my husbands birthday. Beautiful place to spend Saturday afternoon.

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  23. Danny

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Carnitas was very dry. Esquites was flavorful. Drink prices were sketchy.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Had a great experience Service was a little bit slow, but polite, and a nice guy. How he never came back to ask if he wanted more drinks was beyond me. Taco Tuesday Deal is not that great anymore when you have $29 three taco dishes without a side. However unlimited chips and salsa is a huge bonus. Guacamole was $14 and delicious and the Esquite corn $10 and was bland.

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  25. thigasama

    San Diego

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Service was a little slow this trip and server forgot to accommodate coupon on bill and needed to be reminded (but was apologetic). Just a one-off issue, most likely. Will definitely be back.

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  26. Snookie645

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time back to Puesto at the Headquarters since right after it opened many years ago. For some reason back then the place did not click with us. This visit, however, was a complete turnaround. We loved it. The tacos were excellent. The six of us ordered a wide variety of the taco menu and all were outstanding. The service is what really shone through. This was, without question, the best restaurant service we've experienced post-pandemic. Our server, Kordel, hit the perfect balance of attention without being pushy for neglectful. Overall, it was both a great meal and a pleasant experience. We will be returning.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    We love the food!!!!! BUT almost zero customer service. Took forever to get our order placed (food and drinks). All good arrived before our drinks did. We asked the waiter multiple times and we’re told our drink ticket at the bar disappeared. Once we finally got the 2 drinks we ate our delicious meal. Then we NEVER saw the waiter again. We were left upstairs to be the last 2 customers. We had plans after so we ended up having to go downstairs to tell the hostess. They got us our bill, we paid it right there at the counter, and left very disappointed. This will be our last time going there (great food, but so many other better choices in the area to spend our money and get better service). This was also a date, so pretty lame we had such poor service.

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  28. BrooklynDaddy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Not worth the cost for minimal food. Could upgrade their ambiance indoors. Seemed like a conference room.

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  29. Heath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Puesto. The recommendations from the server were spot on. Looking forward to a return visit!

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  30. RobertaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food is authentic and the wait staff knew their stuff about each item. would def recommend. we were not able to sit outside.... it was very hot and loud on the second floor without the windows open. While uncomfortable, it did not detract from our overall experience. Sit outside if at all possible.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Puesto’s never disappoints. Tacos were delicious and so was the esquite! I’m gf and all their menu options are listed clearly. The ambiance is always fun and lively. I highly recommend!

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  32. MFan

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks -great happy hour - nice and casual!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the most amazing time here! This is my favorite restaurant and my friend and I came to celebrate our birthdays and they were so helpful accommodating all my requests! I took a cake and flowers and they brought them out at the end to surprise her. Absolutely impressed with the food! I got the tamarindo shrimp tacos and the guac was perfect! I recommend their watermelon Agua Fresca ◡̈ Our server was Jameson and he was so amazing. I think the best server I’ve ever had anywhere!!

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  34. Michael

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I make time to visit Puesto at the Headquarters every time I’m in San Diego. Great food and wonderful service.

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  35. carlosl

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Puesto delivered as always great customer. Our waiter Matt was awesome!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went on a salsa night and joined in to salsa while our table was getting ready. Food is good, ambience is great. It’s loud but if you prefer a more quieter setting, sit inside. We had a great time. Tacos are great.

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  37. Lolita

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I had the mushroom taco. They were very flavorful. The salsa was also delicious.

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  38. JayVee

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was tasty. The potato taquitos were heavenly and warm, with flavors enhanced by the chili oil that comes with the order. Leilani provided great service. I will be back when in SD.

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  39. MrsRoadhog

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place! Will definitely go back again. Food was delicious.

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  40. AngelaB

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. I was very impressed with the lobster guacamole and shrimp tacos.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Puesto at the Headquarters using the Order Online button. Puesto at the Headquarters also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-8880.

Puesto at the Headquarters is rated 4.7 stars by 3275 OpenTable diners.

Puesto at the Headquarters 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

8:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto at the Headquarters

789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
  • Public transit
    MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 233-8880
  • Private party facilities
    A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta for 52 in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 400 of your closest friends. Tell us your vision, and we will make your party come to life, Puesto style.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
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