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Puesto La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Puesto La Jolla

4.7
4.7
1864 Reviews
$30 and under
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, Baja craft 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, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-1260
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    When Puesto La Jolla hosts a party, your group can be seated for a family-style meal in our Plancha Room or take over the entire restaurant and patio with a tray-passed taco and margarita fiesta for up to 200 guests. Tell us your vision, and we'll make your party come to life, Puesto Style.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty : (858) 788-3974
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, 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 1,864 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Mexican

1,864 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down best tacos anywhere! Great service fun atmosphere. Don't miss ii!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Margaritas were great, food was too complicated and over-seasoned. We had tacos and there was just too much going on with all the flavors and ingredients. I prefer fewer fresh and tasty ingredients that still allow you to taste the meats. Chips and salsa were good, guac was good but not great. Hubby liked his black beans but the carnitas were too salty.

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  3. JosephE

    Hawaii

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server Alexis gave us great and friendly service.nThe food was very good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Food was pretty good although even for SD seems overpriced

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I loved our experience at Puesto so much that we went back two days later with our family. The drinks were great. We had the pina colada, Serrano margarita, watermelon margarita, and the spicy margarita. The Serrano was my favorite (great Serrano flavor without being too spicy). The pina colada was also better than most we’ve had (not a slushy like most but heavier on the rum flavor and lighter on the cream coconut flavor). For food, we started with the chips and guac (also came with great salsa). We had the carnitas taco, quesabirria taco, fish taco, and chicken Al pastor taco. Some of the tacos come with their insides wrapped in cheese which was a nice touch I haven’t seen before. The quesabirria taco was my favorite - soooo good! The service was also fantastic and we enjoyed the fun, casual vibe.

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  6. Carol

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tacos, margaritas, and esquites all super delicious. This is my favorite Puesto location. Shout out to our server on our most recent visit, who went the extra mile to accommodate my mother whose throat surgery means she can no longer eat spicy food. Not an easy diet restriction to navigate in a Mexican restaurant! Kudos to the staff for making it work. (And the rest of us loved our spicy tacos!) Can’t wait until our next visit.

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  7. CarolineJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed everything but the Cadillac margarita was low on the alcohol and I’m a light drinker

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  8. IvanaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the most delicious tacos you will ever have with incredible service. but just expect that on average a meal is $30 and up. (1 taco $10 and up)

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  9. JasonS

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Had to send back the short rib taco. Was so dry and tough could not bite through it. Excellent margaritas and excellent beer.

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  10. candace

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. Look forward to returning soon.

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  11. williamh

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good solid food. Pricey when you have to pay for chips/salsa and sides of beans and rice

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  12. DebbieH

    Palm Springs

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for lunch and sat outside. Food was amazing! There were two of us and we shared the shrimp gobernador quesadilla which was so delicious, then had a couple of tacos each. Lobster tacos were off the charts! Kyle was our waiter and was super nice, cute, and attentive! Will definitely return when we are in La Jolla and recommend for sure!!!

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  13. RosalynS

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best Mexican food we have eaten. Truly fabulous. Great atmosphere, casual and just overall terrific. The margaritas were terrific too. Thought the dessert was outstanding , as well. Known for their tacos and the chicken taco and pork carnitas were our favorite! Took our leftovers home and ate for lunch-still wonderful! Don’t miss out on Puesto!

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  14. MAG63

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A good place to take guests when you want an informal dinner.

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  15. AimeeL

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We like to visit Puesto for family birthday celebrations and the food is great. Plus, I love that they support local schools.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    There was an interesting selection of tacos, beautifully presented. The Mango cake was both delicious and beautiful.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always soooooooo delicious, you can never go wrong . Cameron was the sweetest & very attentive !

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  18. btravis311

    Indiana

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the most amazing Mexican cuisine I’ve ever had! I didn’t love the chicharrones (probably a personal preference based on others I’ve had), but everything else was top notch. Highly recommend!

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  19. OccasionalDiner

    Hawaii

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The potato taquitos were really good. The salsa had quite a kick. I was not a fan of the vegetarian taco. The pork based taco was good. The restaurant is in a great location near all of the shopping in La Jolla.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Our server Parker was exceptional! She was attentive and personable with us and even made our kids feel welcome and happy!

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  21. Lisa

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great drinks. Service was perfect.

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  22. DickWilkins

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You’re in La Jolla, so expense can’t be a subject of criticism. With that said, the margaritas could be a little more alcohol forward for my taste. The tacos were outstanding, particularly the filet mignon, carnitas and chicken al pastor. The Nagado guacamole was also outstanding. Each dish was inventive and well conceived. We sat Sunday night at 8:15 pm and the wait staff was excellent. Friendly, helpful and prompt. Though ‘closing time’ was a not too subtle mention more than once.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Had some really great fish tacos, I can’t have dairy and they were great about making sure I was taken care of!

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  24. StephanieS

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good food. Carnitas taco never disappoints. Fish taco is meh. Service was slow. But overall good.

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  25. UrsulaK

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We gathered a large group to eat at Puesto and the care, service, ambience, and food there was all excellent! The food and drink was interesting, exciting, artistic, and delicious. What a fun, delightful venue: a real treat.

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  26. Foodielove

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food with stunning ambiance!! We had one of the best authentic Mexican food especially the spicy salsas.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    This location has really gone down hill. The food is so so and never consistent. Hardly any fish in our ceviche ever, dry meat. Mission valley is better, we’ll be driving over the hill from now on.

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  28. JayK

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    We ordered, were given no cutlery or napkins, but some chips and salsa, and were ignored until we let the manager know we were leaving. Seating was at half capacity so there was no excuse. Seems like a good place that made a mistake but we won’t return.

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  29. ShannonD

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The tacos are amazing. We each got three— my favorite was the lobster, and my husband’s was the carnitas.

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  30. DelMartian

    San Diego

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Service good and food tastes good. It seemed shocking how much more expensive this has gotten for one drink each and 1-2 tacos.

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  31. Dontmatter

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely enjoyed the outdoors dining experience. Beautiful weather, super bueno margaritas. Hechas a mano on site tortillas with Masienda heirloom masa. Highly recommend any Puesto!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, food was terrific. We really enjoyed our meal

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  33. Sofia

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The service was awful, the hosts had us waiting outside even when they had LOTS of tables available. The service is terrible.

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  34. SDReviewerDG

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They do a few things, but do it well. The filet and lobster tacos are excellent. The guacamole and the margaritas are also great

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  35. KimF

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and lovely outdoor patio. The service was a little slow and the mist made it less fun on the patio, although they have umbrellas. The tacos, ceviche and the hot sauce margarita were all delicious. We will definitely come back.

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  36. Steve

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Very crowded. Food was just ok and very expensive. Even outside, it is very noisy. But very popular based on crowds.

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  37. Anonymous

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were great! Our server was very nice and check in with us to make sure we were good! Outside patio had a good vibe!

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  38. Kahunaval

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We have gone to this location for Puesto for many years and have always enjoyed the service and the food. However, this time our server, Devon was not attentive, and it took us a long time to order get salsa and recorder drinks, and such. The tacos are always amazing especially the filet mignon and the Pastor. 

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    I was disappointed that I made a reservation more than a week in advance and when we arrived we were seated at a table adjacent to the bar where servers had to slide their bodies past us to pick up drink orders. I asked the hostess if there was another table available and she said “No”, hard stop. I get the impression that if our son and his fiancé (in their early 40s) would have asked to be seated they would have been given a better table. Ageism is a thing!

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  40. Lisa

    New York Area

    229 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    229 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just love Puesto. We eat here every time we visit San Diego, which is not frequently, but at least once every year. The potato taquitos and the chicharrones are absolute MUST HAVES!!

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You can order delivery directly from Puesto La Jolla using the Order Online button. Puesto La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-1260.

Puesto La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 1864 OpenTable diners.

Puesto La Jolla 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

7:00 PM


Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto La Jolla

1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-1260
  • Private party facilities
    When Puesto La Jolla hosts a party, your group can be seated for a family-style meal in our Plancha Room or take over the entire restaurant and patio with a tray-passed taco and margarita fiesta for up to 200 guests. Tell us your vision, and we'll make your party come to life, Puesto Style.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty : (858) 788-3974
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