Tahona Bar
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Latin American
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
- Phone number
(619) 255-2090
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Adrian Villarreal Mora
- Catering
Choose from several venues at Tahona Bar for your next event!
- Private party facilities
Book Your Next Event at Tahona Bar. Choose between our several venues at our restaurant for your next social or corporate event. We can accommodate groups from 8- 100 People in our Main Dining Room, Mezcal Tasting Room, Bar Area, Oculto 477 Speakeasy, and Patio. Please contact Sales@tahonabar.com.
- Private party contact
Tahona Bar Sales Manager : (844) 977-1935
- Neighborhood
Old Town
- Cross street
Conde Street
- Parking details
There is plenty of street parking in Old Town and some paid parking lots available within a couple blocks of the restaurant. In addition we have valet available for our dinner service Friday-Sunday.
- Public transit
MTS (Trolly) has an Old Town station and then it is about a 10 minute walk south to our restaurant.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Food
Los Antojitos
The Oaxacan Experience: Add a flight of Mezcals to complement your Antojito
Chips & Salsa$4.00
Made in-house from scratch
Mole Flight$14.00
Mole Negro, Mole Colaradito, Mole Pipian, flauta de papa, hoja santa, Oaxacan Cheese
Shishito Peppers$8.00
Sautéed shishito peppers with queso fresco and corn nuts
Signature Guacamole$10.00
Chicharrón, valentína, tomato, red onion and chapulines. (Vegetarian option available)
Corn Croquetas$8.00
Corn, Oaxacan cheese, bechamel and flaked crust topped with morita aioli
Sopesitos de Pato$12.00
Duck confit, mushroom puree, dill crema, pickled red onion, cotija cheese
Empanadas$11.00
Morita smoked tuna, Oaxacan cheese, fried in corn masa topped with chile aioli, fresh herbs
Ahi Tostada$14.00
Fresh ahi tuna, citrus and chile ponzu, avocado, morita aioli, leeks, herbs
Ensaladas
Frisee Salad$14.00
Frisee lettuce, dried apricots, stone fruits, queso fresco, pepitas, mint and tahini dressing
Black Caesar Salad$13.00
Little gem lettuce, sourdough croutons, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, squid ink Caesar dressing
Del Mar
Served with Tortillas
Ceviche Veracruzana$15.00
Fresh catch of the day, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green olives, capers, olive oil, cilantro
Octopus Aguachile$15.00
Octopus, cherry tomatoes, red onions, charred citrus habanero salsa, organic English cucumbers
Chef's Tasting Menu
Chef's Tasting Menu
All guests at the table must participate in the tasting. Discover Tahona through a 6 course culinary journey crafted by Executive Chef Adrian Villarreal. One signature cocktail & dessert drink included. Mezcal tasting pairing available
- pp$70.00
Tacos
Three for $19
Quesabirria$8.00
Beef barbacoa, Oaxacan cheese, cilantro, onion, tomatillo salsa
Carnitas$7.00
Slow braised pork carnitas, red cabbage, pico de gallo
Camarones a la Diabla$8.00
Shrimp in a spicy diabla sauce served with Oaxacan cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro crema
Pollo Pastor$7.00
Grilled chicken, pineapple, cilantro, onions, tomatillo salsa
Maitake and Cauliflower$7.00
Maitake mushroom and cauliflower, mole negro, almond, pickled red onion, sesame seeds
Squash Blossom Taco$7.00
Masa tempura, fried lentils, pickled onions, rajas sauce, cream
Fuertes
Served with tortillas
Vegetales del Huerto$15.00
Daily grilled vegetables, guajillo, hummus, crudites, chimichurri de hoja santa
Beef Barbacoa$23.00
Slow braised beef barbacoa with Mexican style rice, frijoles de olla, seasonal greens
Pulpo Pipian$23.00
Grilled octopus, mole pipian, braised lentils. Vegetarian option available
Tuna Leaf Wellington$22.00
Hoja Santa leaf, mole coloradito, caramelized cherries, polenta and chimichurri
Brunch Specials
Food
Chilaquiles$12.00
Choice between rojos (red) or verdes (green). Fried corn tortilla chips, fied egg, avocado sour cream, cotija, red onion, cilantro
Breakfast Burrito$11.00
Eggs, carnitas, roasted potatoes, guacamole, beans.
French Toast$10.00
Brioche bread, whipped cream, powdered sugar, berries, piloncillo syrup
Seasonal Fruit Plate$9.00
Brunch - Cocktails
Oj Mimosa$8.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Cava.
Prickly Pear Mimosa$8.00
The Garibaldi$10.00
Fluffy OJ and Campari
Michelada$8.00
Michelada Mix and Choice of Mexican Lager
Bloody Maria$10.00
Tequila or Mezcal, Bloody Mary Mix, Serrano Bitters, Fresh Lime
Happy Hour
5:00PM - 6:30PM Wed-Friday. All Day Tuesday
Food
Signature Guacamole$7.00
Corn & Chile Poblano Croquetas$5.00
Ahi Tuna Tostada$8.00
Empanas de Pescado$8.00
Shishito Peppers$5.00
Quesabirria Taco$4.00
Pollo Pastor Taco$4.00
Maitake and Cauliflower Taco$4.00
Happy Hour - Drinks
$2 off Bottled Mexican Lager
$2 off Glasses of Wine
$2 off Margarita, Paloma & Frozen Cocktails
Refreshing & Creative
Margarita$11.00
RDV Tequila, Homemade Triple Sec, Fresh Lime
Paloma de la Casa$11.00
RDV Tequila, Pamplemousse, Fresh Grapefruit, Organic Agave, Fresh Lime, Salt, Soda
Oaxacan Firing Squad$12.00
El Silencio Mezcal, Homemade Mole Grenadine, Fresh Lime, Mole Bitters
San Elote$12.00
Abasolo Mexican Whiskey, D'Aristi Liqueur, Hoja Santa, Oaxacan Honey, Fresh Lemon
Highland Cooler$12.00
Verde Mezcal, Tomatillo Shrub, Strega Liqueur, Fresh Lemon
Head Ancho$12.00
Metiche Salmiana, Ancho Reyes Verde, Lemongrass, Vanilla, Pineapple, Serrano Bitters, Fresh Lemon
Wicked Swizzle$12.00
Strega, Montenegro, Tepatche, Ginger, Fresh Lemon, Angostura Bitters
Oaxacan Lady$12.00
Paranubes Oaxacan Rum, Chinola Passion Fruit, Lo fi Amaro, Fresh Lemon, Egg White
El Morindo$12.00
RDV Tequila, Tamarindo, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Fresh Lemon
Bien Picado$12.00
El Silencio Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Ginger, Mole Grenadine, Rock Steady Spirit Tepache, Serrano Bitters & Fresh Lime
The Spaniard$12.00
Oloroso Sherry, El Silencio Mezcal, Charred Pineapple, Guava, Fresh Lemon
Stirred & Boozy
Old Town Fashioned$13.00
Verde Mezcal, Lapsang Infused Demerara, Scotch Rinse, Angostura and Grapefruit Bitters
Plaza Maguey$13.00
Cacao Butter Fat Washed Mezcal, Marigold Infused Vermouth, Cynar, Banana Liqueur
Stirred Not Shaken$13.00
La Luna Cupreata, Dolin Blanc, Aloe Vera Liqueur, Saline
Draft & Frozen
Frozen Naked & Famous$11.00
Mezcal, Aperol, Strega Lime
Frozen Sangria$11.00
Red Wine, Homemade Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime
Carajillo #2 on Nitro$11.00
RDV Tequila, Licor 43, Espresso
Beer
Draft
Duet Alpine$8.00
394 Pale Ale$8.00
Thorn Mexican Lager$8.00
16 oz Can
Pizza Port Chornic Amber Ale$7.00
Mikkeler New English IPA$7.00
Mikkeler Passion Pool Gose$7.00
Modern Times Black House Coffee Stout$7.00
Tepache Hiball$7.00
Bottle
Dos Equis Lager$6.00
Modelo Lager$6.00
Negra Modelo$6.00
Corona Lager$6.00
Julian Hard Cider$7.00
Wine
Poema Cava, Catalonia, Espana$7.00
Three Pears Pinto Grigio, California$9.00
Michael David Chardonnay, California$9.00
Maison Saleya Rose, France$9.00
Cloud Fall Pinot Noir, California$9.00
Raimat Tempranillo, Spain$9.00
Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentin$9.00
Spirit Free Cocktails
Spicy Piña$8.00
Lemon Grass, Vanilla, Pineapple Juice, Serrano, Fresh Lemon
Grapefruit Zing$8.00
Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Ginger, Fresh Lemon
Virgin Colada$8.00
Coco Lopez, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Fresh Squeezed Juice$5.00
Ask Server for Availability
7-Up$4.00
Squirt$4.00
Coca-Cola$4.00
Topo Chico
- Small$4.00
- Large$6.00
Tasting Flights
Ask your server for one of our table-side Mezcal flights
Mexican States Flight$30.00
Explore three of the nine producing states of mezcal and their regional agave varietals. Amarás Cupreata, Guerrero; Derrumbes Salmiana, San Luis Potosí; Don Amado Rústico, Oaxaca
Destilados de Tequilana$40.00
For the tequila lovers, enjoy the versatility of the Blue Weber agave in tequila and mezcal. Bañuelos, Zacatecas; Derrumbes, Zacatecas; La Luna, Michoacán
Mezcalier's Selection$65.00
For the mezcal drinkers who want to taste rare agaves and special production methods, these are some of our favorites. Tosba Warash; Pal'alma Salmiana; Lalocura San Martinero
Mezcal of the Month
The Dixeebe Mezcal project is rooted in gratitude, as the word Dixeebe itself means "to give thanks" in Zapotec. Maestro Mezcalero Don Valentín Cortés is a 5th generation maestro, and with sustainability and spirituality at the forefront of production, this mezcal is really something special. With nine different expressions, this family shows us the diversity of agave in Santiago Matatlán, as well as how generations of tradition can bring us such stunning craftsmanship
Dixeebe Flight$40.00
Maestro Mezcalero Don Valentín Cortés Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca; Coyote (Americana Var. Oaxacensis) 48% | Special Edition | 2020; Tepeztate 48.5% | Special Edition | 2017. Aged 4 years in glass; Maestro Sotolero Pedro Vásquez El Palmar Miahuatlán, Oaxaca; Cucharillo (Dasylirion SP.) 48.7% | Special Edition | 2020
Try Our Dessert Pairing
Dixeebe Coyote Mezcal + Maya Moon Collective Sun Cacao$15.00
Single origin cacao from a fifth-generation family farm in Ecuador blended to a fine, silky smooth texture with local wildflower honey. These botanical-infused cacao truffles feature calendula, ginger and turmeric to ignite your inner fire and activate your taste buds
What 363 people are saying
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- 4.4Food
- 4Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.1Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
FAQs
Tahona Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.
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2414 San Diego Ave San Diego, CA 92110
Additional information
- Cross street
Conde Street
- Neighborhood
Old Town
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
- Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Latin American
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
There is plenty of street parking in Old Town and some paid parking lots available within a couple blocks of the restaurant. In addition we have valet available for our dinner service Friday-Sunday.
- Public transit
MTS (Trolly) has an Old Town station and then it is about a 10 minute walk south to our restaurant.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Adrian Villarreal Mora
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(619) 255-2090
- Catering
Choose from several venues at Tahona Bar for your next event!
- Private party facilities
Book Your Next Event at Tahona Bar. Choose between our several venues at our restaurant for your next social or corporate event. We can accommodate groups from 8- 100 People in our Main Dining Room, Mezcal Tasting Room, Bar Area, Oculto 477 Speakeasy, and Patio. Please contact Sales@tahonabar.com.
- Private party contact
Tahona Bar Sales Manager : (844) 977-1935