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Puesto La Jolla

Name: Puesto La Jolla
Address: 1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 454-1260
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2210)

$30 and under

Mexican

1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 71 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
(858) 454-1260
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037
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!

Private dining

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What 2,210 people are saying

Puesto La Jolla 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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!

2,210 Reviews

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Denise
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty flavors to accompany a refreshing margarita!
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ryann
Utah3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Dan VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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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Paul VIP
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

Puesto La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 2210 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

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 71 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Order direct

Website
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-1260
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Alyssa Jackson: (858) 788-3974

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Puesto La Jolla

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Private dining

Plancha Room

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What 2,210 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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