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Puesto La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Puesto La Jolla

4.7 (2209)
$30 and under
Mexican
1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!
    Taco Tuesday! Photo

Private dining

What 2,209 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto La Jolla delights with "fantastic tacos" and "great margaritas," offering a lively atmosphere and friendly service. The "creative and flavorful" menu features standout options like filet mignon and tamarind shrimp tacos. Taco Tuesdays are a hit with "superb gourmet tacos at great prices." A favorite for locals and visitors alike!
2,209 Reviews
  1. ryann

    Utah3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Puesto was such a fun place to go for a lunch on the weekend. We sat on the patio and had a reservation and were sat immediately. We ordered the chips and salsa, and the ceviche to start and all got tacos for our meal. The tacos don’t have much meat in them for being $12-$17 / taco, so I would say it’s a bit pricier. On the menu they recommend getting three tacos which would be about $40 for a meal; $45 if you wanted beans and rice. But the vibes were great, the food tastes delicious, and we had a wonderful overall experience.

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  2. Dan VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our time at Puesto! The food and drinks were very tasty. Our service was prompt and in helpful

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  3. Paul VIP

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here a bunch and always had good service until tonight , we showed up 30 mins early still had to wait even though there were numerous open tables and then once we were seated the server didn’t acknowledge us for almost 15 mins . Took forever to get our drinks and chips . I get your busy but a customer should never have to wait more than one to two minutes to be acknowledged, and DRINK order to be taken

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  4. Jennifer

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Puesto was a recommendation from a friend, and it did not disappoint! We were a party of 2 adults and 1 almost 11 year old. Decor and vibe were upscale casual, but not fussy. My friend had the spicy margarita which she enjoyed, and I had the Poblano Paloma. Both drinks were great, and presentation was beautiful. Started with the guac w/parmesan and it was delicious. Nice touch that it came with chips and salsa. Loved the salsa so much we asked for more. We went tacos all around for entrees, and enjoyed the tamarind shrimp taco, filet mignon, and chicken. The black beans were really good, as was the rice. Service was excellent throughout. We will definitely visit again!

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  5. William

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tacos, great modern interior and location near Prospect:

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  6. Carly VIP

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our server was nice but i have been to this location multiple times now and every time i always feel very rushed and the staff is eager to get us out even though we haven't been there for awhile.

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  7. David VIP

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great tacos and other modern Mexican food. The beer, selection, wine, selection, and margarita, selection were excellent. The service was quick and fairly attentive. We chose to sit at an indoor table. The music was quite loud and made it hard to hear one another. A better option would’ve been at the outdoor tables as the street traffic is not particularly bad. I certainly would recommend it to others or are interested in having great food and great atmosphere.

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  8. Frank VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a later reservation time and suffered long waits in getting our food - once ordered. Luckily this is not the norm for this restaurant.

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  9. Jackie VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Puesto consistently has great food and service. Very unique flavors.

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  10. Tim VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by all staff! Food was also excellent.

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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 2209 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
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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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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