Puesto at the Headquarters

Name: Puesto at the Headquarters
Address: 789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 233-8880
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3275 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Top Tags:

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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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
Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
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

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

Featured in

LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in San Diego

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. $2.5 off Tacos $6 Puesto Drafts

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mexican
San Diego
Great for outdoor dining
San Diego
Mexican

3,275 Reviews

OT
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 .
Is this helpful?
AN
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.
Is this helpful?
m
mwh2023
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was excellent. Definitely recommend.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Ok Mexican. Good value for money. Nice eating outside
Is this helpful?
JB
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.
Is this helpful?
U
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.
Is this helpful?
JA
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.
Is this helpful?
MP
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!
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
KC
KellyC
Phoenix
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never miss Puesto when in town. Highly recommend!!
Is this helpful?
PU
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.
Is this helpful?
CS
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.
Is this helpful?
KO
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.
Is this helpful?
CR
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.
Is this helpful?
GM
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.
Is this helpful?
TC
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.
Is this helpful?
GM
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.
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
RI
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.
Is this helpful?
MP
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.
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
JB
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.
Is this helpful?
D
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.
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
t
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.
Is this helpful?
S
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.
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
BD
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.
Is this helpful?
H
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!
Is this helpful?
RW
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.
Is this helpful?
OT
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!
Is this helpful?
MF
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!
Is this helpful?
OT
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!!
Is this helpful?
M
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.
Is this helpful?
c
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!
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
L
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.
Is this helpful?
JV
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.
Is this helpful?
MR
MrsRoadhog
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place! Will definitely go back again. Food was delicious.
Is this helpful?
AB
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.
Is this helpful?

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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

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

Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
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

Featured in

LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in San Diego

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Puesto at the Headquarters

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Featured in

LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in San Diego

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Menu

What 3,275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Puesto at the Headquarters offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant rated?

Does Puesto at the Headquarters offer gift cards?

Is Puesto at the Headquarters currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in San Diego

Gift card