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Puesto La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Puesto La Jolla

4.7
4.7
2146 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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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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
  • 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 160 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

  • Valentine's Weekend at Puesto

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    It's not often that you can make blue turn pink, but we did it! This Valentine's Day weekend, celebrate with our pink tortillas. Bring your someone special and enjoy our award winning tacos!
    Valentine's Weekend at Puesto Photo
  • Taco Tuesday!

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

What 2,146 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing tacos" and "outstanding margaritas." Guests frequently praise the "great service" and "lovely outdoor seating," making it a perfect spot for family gatherings. While some mention higher prices and occasional service hiccups, the "unique taco varieties" and "fresh ingredients" consistently impress diners.

2,146 Reviews
  1. William

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the chips and salsa to start very good and the regular margaritas were very good. Tried three tacos, fish, lobster and filet, all three were to die for. Little noisy but a fun place

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  2. Anne

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were great and tacos were outstanding!

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  3. Remy

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always! Prices have gone up but with inflation I guess that is to be expected. Service was pretty poor at the beginning of the experience. Waited 15 minutes to be greeted and did not get water for over 20 minutes and had to ask another busser. Second cocktail came out after we were completely done with the food which was a bit of a bummer. I understand it’s busy but there were a few times we tried to wave down staff with no response.

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  4. DAVID

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and margaritas but considerably over priced. But, this is in the middle of LaJolla!

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  5. Lauren

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Taco Tuesdays at Puesto La Jolla is a chance to enjoy superb gourmet tacos at great prices!

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  6. Paige

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience & amazing food. The staff were fantastic especially Nick & Joey!

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  7. Victoria

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our experience. Great ambience, great food and great service.

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  8. David

    VIP

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great Puesto experience, this time at the La Jolla location. If there’s something that you can always count on, it a great dining experience at Puesto! Food, Service, Atmosphere, it’s always on display.

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  9. Cole

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing! Service was very good and the tacos were the best I’ve ever had.

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  10. Alessandra

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummmy. The food was delicious. Margarita was solid. We sat outside so it was lovely - there was music inside so it wasn’t too loud outside. A perfect sunset taco meal and thankfully it was pretty causal because I had my kids with me (their kids tacos were delicious).

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FAQs

Puesto La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-1260.

Puesto La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 2146 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 61 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
  • 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 160 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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