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: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3591)

$30 and under

Mexican

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

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Lively

Mexico City born. California raised. Puesto brings the vibrant soul of CDMX through a Southern California lens-bold, modern Mexican with an edge. Seasonal menus, creative takes, and the best ingredients in the hands of better chefs. Every tortilla starts with organic blue corn, made in-house like it's been since 1200 BC. Puesto is family-founded by the Adler and Lombrozo brothers, first-gen Mexican Americans raised on tamales and tradition. It's a love letter to the flavors they grew up with, reimagined with Mexico City energy and SoCal spirit. Made by food people. For food people.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
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
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Alyssa Jackson: (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

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!

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What 3,591 people are saying

Puesto at the Headquarters 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto at the Headquarters is celebrated for its "creative tacos" and "outstanding Mexican appetizers." Guests rave about the "excellent quality" and "freshness" of food, including "fantastic margaritas" and "delicious ceviche." The lively atmosphere and "wonderful service" make it a popular stop, though some note that pricing can be steep.

3,591 Reviews

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linda
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
had a great time, it was very busy with an event in the bar and we had a dog. our server was excellent even though he was swamped, great service and really cared about our experience. Great food and hosting family in town from the east coast, they were impressed
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Larry
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter (Ricardo) was great. We had an awesome meal (the filet mignon tacos were soooooo good)
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Marianna
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is good, but a little pricey especially considering they add a 4% surcharge to all bills.
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Chris VIP
Los Angeles52 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Puesto always a crowd favorite. Great ambiance and terrific tacos. A bit pricey, but the food shines.
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scott VIP
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The service was slow and the food just okay. Not good or great.
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Michael VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities29 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed an "artistic" version of Mexican food and was pleasantly surprised. Tacos were creatively prepared and the service was attentive.
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Dana VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taco Tuesday was amazing here. All the tacos are so flavorful and it was fun to try a variety between the two of us! We love sitting outside on the patio- fresh air and less noisy than inside. Service was great, too.
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Abigail
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really glad to go back to this location is was a really good experience
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James VIP
San Diego7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Puesto continues to be a go to place for creative tacos and a few outstanding Mexican appetizers Although the tacos are priced considerably higher than others in the city, the quality is excellent and many of the diners in our party commented that there were full after eating one vs other tacos places were you would eat 2 or 3. The margaritas are very good and the complementary endless chips and excellent salsa went well with them. The guacamole and ceviche were also excellent. Great place to enjoy when walking the Embarcadero!!
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Don VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Whenever we’ve been in San Diego over the past few years at a recurring event at the Harbor, Puesto at the Headquarters is always a dinner stop. And this trip was as delightful as our past visits with great food and drinks plus reasonable prices. FWIW: Don’t miss Taco Tuesdays.
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FAQs

Puesto at the Headquarters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-8880.

Puesto at the Headquarters is rated 4.6 stars by 3591 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.