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: 4.5

4.5 (3605)

$30 and under

Mexican

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

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2 people

Jul 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 77 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 3,605 people are saying

Puesto at the Headquarters reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto at the Headquarters delights with "creative tacos" and "phenomenal drinks," offering a vibrant atmosphere. The standout dishes include filet mignon tacos and ceviche, while Taco Tuesday is a crowd favorite. Though some note high prices and occasional slow service, the "wonderful service" and "delicious food" consistently impress.

3,605 Reviews

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Andrea VIP
San Diego12 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
My experience was okay. I’ve been here before and it was better. My fish taco was super fishy and our server didn’t seem to be in a good mood. Love the location though.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on December 20, 2024
Hi Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here at Puesto HQ. We're sorry to hear that your fish taco didn't hit the mark this time. We strive to provide our guests with the best food and service, and it's clear we fell short. We're glad you still love our location and we hope to provide a more positive experience on your next visit. Best, Bianca
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SARA VIP
San Diego141 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Unfortunately, service is mediocre at best. We had to ask several times for our chips and salsa. We eventually received after we ate our tacos (little disappointing). However, they did try to make it right by giving us a voucher for free guacamole on our next visit. Although, I will say, we had poor service at their Mission Valley location awhile back too. Overall, food is delicious but service has room for improvement.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on October 30, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review, Sara.We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food at Puesto at the Headquarters. We value your feedback and we're sorry to hear about the service issues you experienced. We strive to provide excellent service and we're glad you felt our team made a sincere effort to provide this. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Warm regards, Bianca
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Mandy VIP
San Diego19 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Freshly made chips, good salsa. Great ceviche and tacos.
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Maggie VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was there for restaurant week, great food, ambiance and service!
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Rakshya
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overhyped and underdelivered. Poor food and service quality, even with recommended items.
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Matthew VIP
Orange County54 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited on a Saturday for lunch. My friend and I each had 2 tacos. I had a Spare Rib & Mushroom. My friend had a Spare Rib & Swordfish. We both enjoyed our delicious tacos. We shared a Mango cake for dessert, which also tasted great. The server was friendly and attentive. We hope to visit again when we are in San Diego.
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Kari VIP
San Diego43 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Puesto many times and have never been disappointed! The food and service are always top rated! I need to mention the special treatment I received from Jayden, the host, on this visit. I came by earlier in the day as my nephew was joining us, who is confined to a wheelchair. Jayden spent time with me making sure I found the right table that would make access easy for him. When we arrived for our reservation, she seated us and was as gracious as before, making us all feel like VIPs! Many thanks! Kari from Park Place
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619SDgirl
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Out door seating, nice saturday evening at 6:30. Party of 6. Good selection of tacos, all very good. Thought the chicharones would be traditional style with pork belly meat, but are the "out of the bag" store style, little disappointed at this. Street corn was delicious. Guacamole fresh, salsa blended and mild, not pico style. Drinks overpriced. Server came by 4 times total: order, refills, food check, check drop, average service.(food runners deliver and busser remove plates) Overall, nice experience, great atmosphere, but the cost was a bit much, for 1 drink and 2 tacos, over 35.00 per person. With the appetizers above, we were over 50.00 each. Good food, just be aware of cost.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on September 30, 2024
Hi there, Thank you for the feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our outdoor seating, tacos, and street corn. We appreciate your honest feedback about our chicharones and we'll take it into consideration. We aim to provide a balance of traditional and modern Mexican flavors and it seems we missed the mark on this. We're glad you enjoyed the overall atmosphere and the service provided by our staff. We understand your concerns about the pricing and we're always striving to provide the best experience possible. We hope to see you and your party back at Puesto at the Headquarters soon! Warm regards, Bianca
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DAVIDC
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly unique gourmet menu. We chose outdoor seating and was treated to a live band playing in the square, with the Downtown skyline in view. Our host was beyond awesome. Very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Mark
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another fantastic dinner at Puestos. My friends and I have eaten there many times. We keep coming back because the service and food are always great. They serve gourmet tacos that you cannot find anywhere else and the perfect margaritas are....well perfect!
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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 4.5 stars by 3605 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.