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Quixote, San Diego, CA
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Quixote

$30 and under
Mexican
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1103

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
La Única Manera De Hacer Cara Cruz Es A Través De
La Intuición

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: If Quixote feels like a house of worship, it’s no accident. The cavernous restaurant was built from a deconstructed Mexican church, as hinted at by its Santa Maria candles and pulpit-turned-bar. Chef José Cepeda serves riffs on his family favorites spotlighting heirloom grains, masa, and his specialty, moles.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (619) 296-2101
  • Website
    http://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (619) 296-2101
  • Location
    2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1103
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Cross street
    El Cajon Blvd and Lousiana St. - Valet Parking is limited on weekends.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Quixote's large parties

    Multiple dates available
    At Quixote, we kindly request that parties larger than six guests adhere to a minimum charge of $50 per person. If your group's total doesn't reach this minimum, we will simply adjust your bill to meet the requirement. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Our servers are here to guide you through our full menu, offer recommendations, and answer any questions to ensure your experience is seamless.
    Quixote's large parties Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,158 people are saying

Quixote 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quixote offers a "truly unique dining experience" with a "gothic ambiance" and "delicious food." The shrimp tacos and Oaxacan fondue receive standout praise, and the cocktails are both creative and flavorful. Some guests noted the "dim lighting" and "lively atmosphere," making it a "perfect date night spot" or "special occasion venue." Staff members, such as Yadi and Anthony, are frequently mentioned for their "wonderful service."

1,158 Reviews

  1. Oriana

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything we ordered. We ordered the shrimp tacos, Oaxaca fundido, and ahi tuna tostadas which were all amazing. The service was great as well, we can’t wait to come back again!

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  2. Rosanne

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Delicious food. Fun drink offerings. Cool ambiance although a bit dark. Only downside was noise level.

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  3. John VIP

    Western NC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Very interesting and unique atmosphere. Food was very good, drinks were excellent, and service was top notch.

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  4. Haley

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soo good really unique atmosphere and food! Cant wait to come back

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  5. Pamela Rose

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They took the plates that we are still working on. There’s still so much guacamole and fondue. I found it a bit disrespectful

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  6. Jessica

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and food was immaculate. The scallop ceviche was 10/10, braised lamb 8/10, lasa froed chicken tacos 8/10, chamoyada 10/10, flan 10/10

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  7. Fernando VIP

    Los Angeles70 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was a bit slow. Food was ok. Overall experience was overrated

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  8. Jenna

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FANTASTIC food, amazing service and fabulous atmosphere. Overall 10/10 experience

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  9. Anita VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you, Louis, for such a wonderful experience and Great Food. We certainly enjoyed the environment and your friendly personality.

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  10. Linda

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Love Lagayette Hotel but the restaurant was too dark and noicy and the food was average

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FAQs

Quixote is rated 4.6 stars by 1158 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Quixote

2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Cajon Blvd and Lousiana St. - Valet Parking is limited on weekends.
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 296-2101
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (619) 296-2101
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