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Mexican

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

Cafe Coyote CentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanOld TownOld Town | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Cafe Coyote

Offering 100 tequilas, this rustic & lively spot serves Mexican fare & buzzes with mariachi music.
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Old Town Mexican Cafe CentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanOld TownOld Town | Eat and DrinkOld Town | To DoSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Old Town Mexican Cafe

A cheery spot serving many standard Mexican dishes & authentic hand-pressed tortillas.
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El Indio CentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyFish TacosKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanMission HillsMission Hills | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

El Indio

A casually decorated & popular spot serving traditional Mexican fare since 1940.
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Barrio Star Banker's Hill | Eat and DrinkBankers HillCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Barrio Star

Creative spins on hearty Mexican eats & craft cocktails in a colorful cantina setting.
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Fidel’s Little Mexico CuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanNorth CountyNorth CountyOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsSolana BeachSolana Beach | Eat and DrinkVibe
April 5, 2019

Fidel’s Little Mexico

Fish tacos, chiles rellenos, margaritas & more Mexican fare in a colorful, hacienda-style space.
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