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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
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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 1,214 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quixote offers a "unique vibe" with its gothic charm and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and its "delicious" cocktails. Highlights include the Oaxaca Fondue and shrimp tacos. While the dim lighting adds to the ambiance, some find it challenging. A "memorable" dining experience awaits at Quixote.
1,214 Reviews

  1. Bryan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The guacamole is big and delicious, shrimp tacos is what I ordered and I'm definitely ordering them again.

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  2. Lisa VIP

    San Diego30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole Lafayette Hotel experience, from the fabulously tiled floors to the creative ceilings and all the incredible furnishings and decor in between, is nothing short of spectacular. We celebrated a birthday at the lively and thematic Oaxcanan restaurant Quixote. The menu was definitely overpriced with entrees over $50, so we opted for (4) different appetizers/small plates instead that were more reasonably priced. The chicken & shrimp tacos, the Oaxacan cheese and the crab donut were all super interesting and delicious. Aside from the pricing, the only constructive criticism was that is was difficult to pick up any mango in the "mango margarita" and the $24 (per margarita) charge was exorbitant given it was served in a small glass with lots of ice ): Also, since we were looking forward to enjoying a Mole dish at an Oaxcanan restaurant, we were all a bit disappointed. Please, please, please add a traditional Chicken Mole dish to your menu, as a lot of people (including the birthday girl) do not care for Duck. Quack! We will be back - but just more mindful about what we order!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so friendly and the ambiance was lovely! If you’re visiting San Diego it’s a must

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    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Love the food. Interesting and creative flavors.

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  5. Pooneh

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere felt too dark and crowded, which took away from the experience. The food tasted fine, but portions were small and prices felt high, especially with such limited variety on the menu. The waitress was friendly.

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  6. Carolyn

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jake was an outstanding waiter and we appreciated him. We loved the food with different taste twists and the dark room was wonderful. Loved it all!,

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  7. Jamie

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and great service! Will definitely be back!

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  8. Paxton

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super awesome atmosphere, restaurant aesthetic, service, and food. The food tasted amazing, some of the portion sizes were a little smaller than I expected, but they still tasted fantastic. Overall, great place to eat dinner at.

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  9. carter

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, Louis is great. Cheers to whole staff.

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  10. MelissaE VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Had a regular margarita and a passion fruit one. Nothing special or standout about them which is weird since this company is known for their cocktail programs. Venue is very cool inside although also very dark. I don’t think the server liked that I had my phone light to see the menu but there was no other way I was going to be able to read it! It is not very large and it’s gets busy so the noise level is high. Not a place for an intimate conversation but overall liked it and would go back.

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Quixote is rated 4.6 stars by 1214 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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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