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Urbana Del Mar, San Diego, CA

Urbana Del Mar

4.4
4.4
119 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Its ‘Dia de los Muertos’ every day at URBANA, the Skydeck's most colorful restaurant. Farm Fresh Mexican Chef inspired plates. Complementing the menu, URBANA’S sexy departure on craft cocktails featuring Tequila and Mezcal favorites as well as top shelf agave spirits. Massive smiling murals a tribute to owner Javier Cuadra's Michoacán upbringing where ‘Dia de los Muertos’ is celebrated to define URBANA.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (858) 925-7236
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ernie Alvarado
  • Catering
    ability to cater parties of 1500+ person outside of venue
  • Private party facilities
    we have multiple spaces for up to 200 person events in house
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Cross street
    Townsgate Dr. / El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • URBANA hora feliz

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Join us for happy hour everyday at URBANA Del Mar mon-fri 3pm-6pm sat-sun 2pm-4pm

    URBANA hora feliz Photo

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

119 Reviews
  1. DonJ

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good and creative, but kitchen did not get our meals out at the same time - a 10 minute gap - so very poor planning. We were not offered any consolation for the miss even though one in our party essentially finished before the others started. This is restauranting 101. Over all we'd try it again and see if things work out better a second time.

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  2. MarissaR

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really yummy food. Love the fresh homemade tortillas. Definitely will be going back. The staff was very nice and very attentive. Almost checked on us too much. Lol

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was really slow and food came out late. Felt the server was absent

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  4. Nanny062

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there for Sunday, brunch exceptional, food, and service. The best Molay enchiladas I have ever had.

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  5. NAgra

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the drinks, and the good. The staff was courteous and attentive.

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  6. Fernando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Ribeye is delicious and an excellent value, and the elote appetizer is great.

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  7. KathrynS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It sits in the Skydeck in Del Mar and you are able to eat indoor or outdoors with a slight views it’s a great location. Service was very good. It took a bit long to get our drinks but overall a wonderful experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is so delicious and they are so mindful of allergies. Love that all can sit at the table and enjoy. Great spot!

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  9. VanessaT

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was SO KIND!!! Amazing service!! The carnitas tacos were fabulous. Will be back!

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  10. DawnW

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service from the minute we walked in.

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  11. BeckyA

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service are top-notch. I tried the chicken mole taco and the mahi taco and both were delicious. Our server recommended the spicy watermelon margarita and while I don't normally care for spicy drinks, this margarita was fantastic! I will definitely be returning.

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  12. AmyL

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tacos and enchiladas seizes were yummy and sitting out on the deck was very pleasant.

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  13. ZachB

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Waitress was amazing and super attentive!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Too expensive. The food quality needs to improve to match their website.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrachera and Al Pastor tacos are really good. The mole enchilada is a bit too sweet and lacked flavor. The 50/50 michelada was not good at all. I recommend the churros with ice cream. This is a good place to meet up for happy hour.

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  16. tberger

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow. After the waitress took our order we only saw her once. Never came back to see if we wanted more drinks. Didn’t check on us. Asked for water, didn’t happen. They were not busy so not sure what the issue was. Food was good and sitting outside was nice. Not sure if I’ll repeat

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service! I will eat there again and again.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually, when a Mexican restaurant attempts to fancy up a taco it's a major failure. But not Urbana not only are the tacos Instagram worthy, but they taste like something I'd eat in Mexico City. Authentic flavors, handmade tortillas, and delicious cocktails are what makes this place so great. This is my go-to for date night and casual tasty fun with friends!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks were good, the tacos were good, normally in Mexican cuisine we enjoy an assortment of salsas but this place didn’t have them…the mole was good. The service was great. The flan, too dense for my taste.

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  20. RMD76

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good, specially the tacos. Noisy and slow service

    1 person found this helpful

  21. NinaG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall everything was great. The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. We will definitely recommend Urbana Mexican to our friends.

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  22. Tnacty

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food and service was terrible. The guacamole was definitely out of a jar and not good. Chips were not good. Tacos were soggy and lacked flavor.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. CandiceS

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic except the prices. Sit outside if you want it to be quieter

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  24. SanDiegoMan

    San Diego

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish and Steak Tacos are great! Agua Frescas great too.

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  25. Odie

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was small, noisy and relatively comfortable. The waitress was nice and attentive. The food was remarkably average and the price was too high for what you get.

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  26. 7SD7

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience and foods decent. Workers never look like they're happy to be there, but usually pretty nice. We still go back.

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  27. RustyS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great - the waitress was very friendly and helpful. The appetizers were good and they came out in a decent amount of time. The food was very good though the dishes came out very spread out in time. Mine was good, but cold by the time I waited until everyone got their dish before I started eating. I think everyone was happy with their food and the overall experience.

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  28. Christopher

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Urbana Del Mar was a great place for brunch; the service is outstanding and the food and drinks were great!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a great experience. Food (trio ceviche, enchiladas suizas and mole enchiladas) and drinks (aguas frescas) were great and the bread pudding dessert was outstanding! My husband found the chairs uncomfortable and the tables to be a bit small for his liking.

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  30. Sagr

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but it was so loud we couldn't carry on a conversation.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only my 2nd time here, both times have been for family get togethers. This time I made a reservation to plan ahead. The ambiance, food and service has been too notch every time. Our waiter was attentive, friendly and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for being such an amazing host. We will be back soon!

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  32. ChristineD

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ahi ceviche was deelish! We also had the nachos and those were equally good!!

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  33. Kristina

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were great. The waitress was attentive and the rest of the staff were also friendly. Food was beautifully presented but not exceptional in taste.

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  34. CathyP

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Urbana has a cool, modern vibe. It feels like a hip restaurant you would find in Mexico City. The Fuerte Margarita is fantastic. It's not too sweet and uses fresh lime juice. Their tacos are always on point with fresh homemade tortillas. My favorite is the carnitas. It is tender and juicy and the habanero salsa has a great kick. I also love the filet mignon taconwith crispy cheese and caramelized onions. We had posole last night, too, and it was comforting and yummy. Our server Alexis was fun and attentive and made us feel well taken care of. This has become a regular date night spot for us. Highly recommend.

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  35. tvesaas

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unusually empty at 12 PM for such a successful restaurant. Service was terrific-- which means they offered a personal touch, aware of us as "persons". Very cool for two 80 year-olds! Food was excellent. My fish tacos were, indeed, lightly breaded and just delicious. I got a taste of Jerry's Wagyu sliders. Yummy. I certainly would return to this place!

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  36. PhilipC

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting twist on Mexican food. Very tasty. Slowish service. While I parked, my wife and her sister went in to get the table. They were shown to the worst table in the place. Had to insist on a better table. Too bad this is still happening in 2023.

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  37. SylviaP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so tasty and delicious!

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  38. RupalK

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and atmosphere. Enchiladas and hot sauce were delicious.

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  39. MelindaA

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best margaritas and tacos !

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  40. burberrydebbie

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Urbana Del Mar is our “go-to” restaurant when we say, “Let’s go out for dinner”. The sauces are amazing, as is the ceviche trio appetizer. The Mezcal cocktail is so Smokey and yummy!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Urbana Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 925-7236.

Urbana Del Mar is rated 4.4 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Urbana Del Mar

12841 El Camino Real 200, San Diego, CA 92130-2010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Townsgate Dr. / El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ernie Alvarado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 925-7236
  • Catering
    ability to cater parties of 1500+ person outside of venue
  • Private party facilities
    we have multiple spaces for up to 200 person events in house
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