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Mexican

The best Mexican cuisine in San Diego (not taco shops!)

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood CasualCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyFish TacosGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteMexicanPacific BeachPacific Beach | Eat and DrinkVibe
January 18, 2020

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood

Relaxed, beach-adjacent outfit serving up classic & modern tacos, tortas, sides & sodas. Cash only.
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El Chingon CasualCocktailsCraft BeerCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocationMexicanSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
January 3, 2020

El Chingon

Lively, two-story destination for Mexican eats & cocktails with tequila & mezcal.
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Rustic Root CaliforniaCasualCocktailsCraft BeerCuisineDowntownEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyGreat ViewHappy HourKnown ForLocationMexicanSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
September 12, 2019

Rustic Root

Modern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds.
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¡SALUD! Barrio Logan Barrio LoganBarrio Logan | Eat and DrinkCasualCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsTaco ShopVibe
April 5, 2019

¡SALUD! Barrio Logan

This hip, casual Mexican eatery offers a menu of elevated tacos, beer & a salsa bar.
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La Puerta CasualCuisineDowntownEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

La Puerta

Chill Mexican spot offers signature drinks & tequila alongside family recipes, plus DJs after hours.
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Tacos, beans and rice with margaritas.
El Camino CasualCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyHappy HourKnown ForLittle ItalyLittle Italy | Eat and DrinkLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

El Camino

Buzzy spot offers margaritas & seasonal Mexican grub, plus an outdoor patio, happy hour & DJ nights.
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Empty tables of Margarita's Family restaurant with a woman behind the counter.
Margarita’s Family Restaurant BeachesBeachesCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanOcean BeachOcean Beach | Eat and DrinkOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Margarita’s Family Restaurant

No frills, delicious, authentic Mexican food.
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Del Sur CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocationMexicanOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsSouth ParkSouth Park | Eat and DrinkVibe
April 5, 2019

Del Sur

Comfortable digs for Mexican standbys & tequila-based cocktails with a small sidewalk patio.
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El Zarappe CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyFish TacosKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

El Zarappe

Lively spot serves Mexican fare including seafood tacos & burritos among folk art.
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Casa Guadalajara CentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanOld TownOld Town | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Casa Guadalajara

Mexican eats with live mariachi music, indoors or on the vibrantly colorful outdoor patio.
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