Tahona Bar

While the mezcal was good, it took 45 minutes after our reservation time to get seated and service was slow. I felt prices were not worth it and I left disappointed. Good spot for drinks with a fun environment, but not great overall.

Beautiful ambiance and phenomenal food. I would highly recommend the mole sampler and cauliflower tacos!!!

However, ONE STAR for being kicked out of our table for being "unaware of a time restriction." My party of 4 sat ordered a significant amount of food and cocktails while being attended to by two wonderful servers, it was unfortunate when chambray-clad "evening manager" asked us to close out after being handed our check only 10 mins prior to. In other circumstances, I would've obliged and not questioned managerial protocol. Unfortunately, there were other guests and larger parties who were seated before us and were not to my knowledge asked to do the same.

In my defense, my party was continually ordering food and cocktails and would not be considered a "dead table" in industry standards, especially after bringing in a $400+ tab. Hence, why it was a bit upsetting to be rushed out of our table while we were in the process of closing out--particularly when there were other parties seating prior to us.

It is unfortunate because we have dined here many times and have had a wonderful experience. Sadly, I do not think we will we returning after tonight.

As constructive criticism to management: please inform your guests that there is a time limit upon seating. Additionally, please do NOT BE CONDESCENDING AND DISCRIMINATORY when they ask after the fact. Unfortunately, the "you should have known" excuse does not sit well with me....but hey I'm glad the group of 8 white men enjoyed their tacos! No.

Such a little gem!

I love this place! The drinks are delicious and all the staff are friendly, helpful and have a great sense of humor. It makes me want to return time and time again.

We love coming here because the food and the drinks are AMAZING! Made reservations and we didn’t intend on being difficult but being sat on the walkway at the end was inconvenient in relation to passers/traffic and was cool/not well lit. We asked to be moved and they did quickly do so upon a table coming available - easier to see and warmer - thank you! Server offered options, cared for dietary restrictions and discussed preferences - all of which were delicious! We will be back and will continue to bring our friends to introduce more people to the great flavors and service.

Great authentic Mexican food and great service. Definitely recommend.

Always excellent food and drinks. Highly recommend.

Amazing will be back! Great ambiance and food was amazing!

We did the Valentine’s Day pre fixe menu and the food and drinks were exceptional.

Food, drinks, and service is always amazing here! Literally nothing on the menu I don’t love!

Food was excellent and distinctive in flavor. The mezcal flight was just as the waiter described it. The restaurant was cozy and romantic.

We will return to try the other mezcal flight and for a tequila/mezcal tasting. Possibly, just to have drinks at the bar.

Great food! Would recommend for a date

Visiting from out of town. Food and drinks were delicious. Service was top notch.

This was my second visit to Tahona and it was completely different experience than my first. The food (braised beef) tasted completely different, overly seasoned/salted and ruined the taste. The service was poor this second time as well! We were constantly looking around for the server to get her attention. Super bummed because I really enjoyed our first visit.

AMAZING food, service, and ambiance! Thank you for another incredible experience! We will definitely be back soon.

We had a lovely time at Tahona for a girls reunion! The service was excellent and the food was delicious! The mezcal margaritas were excellent!!

Noise was too high. Tables are to close to each other. Dining area appeared to be at maximum capacity

Steven did an awesome job introducing us to eight diverse tastes of mezcal and providing a good background on each. Dinner afterward was outstanding -- recommend one of each taco, the empanadas (dip in the table habanero sauce!), the churro dessert and some mezcal cocktails!

Great experience overall. Food was a little salty but everything else was top-notch!

Exceeded ALL expectations!

Amazing food and such a Chic and cute place!!

Great Brunch Loved the menus spin on classic dishes.

AMAZING HIGH VIBING

Wow - amazing margaritas! Food was also good, would like to try more on the menu. The service was on point. Will definitely return!

Food, service, drinks everything was awesome

Vday Menu was okay. Not reflective of Mexican food and small menu. Unfortunately we left hungry.

This place is an upscale restaurant, and it is amazing and fun. The Resturant is located in the vicinity of some Mexican restaurants. Unlike these Mexican restaurants, Tahona serves small Spanish savory dishes, with drinks from 3 separated bars located within the premises. The handcrafted cocktails are outstanding.

Excellent/imaginative food and cocktails. Service was very friendly.

Always have such a wonderful time, thanks again for taking such good care of us!

Some of the best Mexican food in San Diego

Can’t recommend this place highly enough - food is fantastic, service supreme and environment really is soulful. Loved the speak easy too and can’t wait to return again soon!

It is my seocnd time here. The menu is unusual and outstanding with creative regional dishes and ingredients that are far from standard Mexican fare. The service is uniformly excellent, at the bar and the tables. The interior is beautiful. The cocktails are inspired and original, especially the tequila and mescal drinks. The noise level is high - it is a small place. But overall I'd highly recommend this place!

Amazing food, ambience, and service, will definitely be going back!

Great food, great service, gorgeous ambiance...just a little loud. 🥳🎉 💕 but loud is okay, when you’re in a party mood! We’ll be back for sure!

This is my new favorite spot in San Diego! Every bite was decadent and had such depth of flavor. I highly recommend ordering the Campo Santo, the mole tasting, ahi tostadas and the taco plate! I can’t wait to go back!

The drinks were incredibly weak. We spent a lot on alcohol to not feel one bit inebriated. I expected a lot more from a restaurant that has bar in the name. I wouldn’t come back.

Food here is AMAZING!! Staff is exceptional!! We’ve basically tried everything on their menu and every. single. item. is delicious!
Great ambiance and vibe. There’s also a mezcal tasting room and a speakeasy here too.

Super fun and cozy. Acoustics are pretty loud, but overall we really enjoyed it.

Amazing staff amazing food amazing drinks!

Some of the plates we’re better than others. Limited menu and portions were very small for the price. The music was so loud we could not hear each other talk or hear the waitress. I am all for dim lighting but it was way too dark. Everyone around us was pulling out their phones in order to read the menu. Felt like being in a night club. Not a restaurant.