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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 64 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    Daily 12:00 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 1,276 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quixote boasts a "unique vibe" and "amazing ambiance," set within the "stunning" Lafayette Hotel. The "phenomenal" food includes standout dishes like Oaxaca cheese fondue and huitlacoche tamal. Guests rave about the "excellent" service, highlighting staff members like Roxanne and Louis. A must-visit for "amazing" experiences!
1,276 Reviews

  1. Lisa VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a bunch of items from the starters. Everything was excellent. Delicious flavors! Highly recommend

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  2. Enrique VIP

    San Diego172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Longer than expected wait but very nicely resolved, great food, super service and beautiful place

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  3. Nicholas

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was not ready upon arrival for 6pm reservation. Had to wait an additional 20 minutes. Food was great, plates were very small. Atmosphere was spectacular. Waitress was kind

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  4. Brittany

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was exceptional and the service was kind, personable and the food was deeply satisfying, beautifully plated and perfectly executed. This was the best lamb dish I have ever had.

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  5. Diane

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were great, but I couldn’t really enjoy it because the restaurant is way too dark. I couldn’t see the food I was eating. If I’m having ribs, I kinda want to see if I’m biting into meat, fat or gristle. Fortunately, the ribs were delicious. I understand what ambience they are going for, but I’d suggest increasing the light by 5 or 10 %. It will still be dim, but diners may actually see the delightful food.

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  6. Crystal

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is gorgeous, I love the gothic aesthetic, but that all it has going for it. The service was poor, they weren’t attentive or forthcoming about some of the food we ordered. The only food that was good was the shrimp tacos, but everything was so expensive and frankly not worth it. This place is good to go to for a drink and the aesthetic but that’s it

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  7. Joshua

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had wonderful lunch! The shrimp tacos were flavorful, good texture for corn tortilla, the salsa for the tacos is like a macha overall thoughtful balance of savory, salty, good acid. The queso fondue (fundido) also gorgeous flavors, the char of the cheese, the truffle is used measurably and the chorizo adds wonderful depth, it might kill your appetite if you are planning an entree be sure to share it! We had a sirloin beautiful quality of meat, great texture and not overly seasoned. The grilled avocados, onions and salsa molcajete were great, not performative but supported the meal. Will come back, also felt melancholy finishing the meal knowing it was going to be over (good sign)

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  8. Arely

    Baja California4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place. The food was so delicious, and everything had its own flavor.

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  9. Emmille

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and would definitely come back! Our server was Roxanne and she took care of us the entire night. Our waters were always full and our table was kept tidy. We celebrated my best friends birthday here and the whole staff was just so accommodating. Food quality was 10/10 and the ambiance exceeded all expectations. Definitely an unforgettable night!

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  10. Joseph

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal! Each item ordered was incredible!

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Quixote is rated 4.7 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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
    Daily 12:00 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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