Kaluú Restaurant & Bar

Name: Kaluú Restaurant & Bar
Address: 534 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-6914
Telephone: (619) 255-1777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

8 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Come join us at Kaluu for an unforgettable dinner experience, amazing vibes, and a night to remember.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–19:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00 Bar Wed–Sun 17:00–02:00
Phone number
(619) 255-1777
Website
http://kaluusd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Estaban Lluis

Location
534 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6914
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wine

Experiences

Experience the magic of celebrations at Kaluú 🦋
Multiple dates available
Transform your special occasion into a coastal Mexican fiesta 🌊🌮🎉. From birthdays and bachelor(ette) parties to corporate gatherings and wedding rehearsal dinners, Kaluú offers the perfect vibrant backdrop for unforgettable moments. Try our fun party packages filled with delicious food, amazing drinks, and bottle specials 🎂🍹🍾—the ultimate way to celebrate in style. 📸 Book your celebration with us and let’s create memories that are Instagram-worthy!
La Experencia Mexicana: Michelin Tasting Menu
US$99.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover the essence of Mexican cuisine with Kaluú's Michelin-rated tasting menu, a three-course journey showcasing bold flavors and culinary artistry for $99 per person. Enhance your experience with our optional cocktail pairing for $35 per person, featuring expertly crafted drinks designed to complement and elevate each dish. Indulge in an unforgettable blend of taste and sophistication at Kaluú.

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

A
Alex
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was really good. Service was the worse. Took too long for everything, forgot to bring drinks, forgot to bring spoons for desert, and charged us before we were done. And then asked us for the table while still finishing our desert. Worse experience ever
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Leora
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I had an amazing time here! We arrived around 8pm, and while most tables were taken, the space is a bit cozy, so I highly recommend making a reservation. The menu is curated by Michelin-starred chef Esteban Lluis, and his flavors and presentation are top-notch. We kicked things off by sharing the guacamole and bone marrow and beef tartare. Then, we each had tortilla soup and shared a plate of “Tacos de Nada,” which was super filling with six rolled tacos. We had already ordered the Sinaloan-style chicken and a Wagyu burger with truffle fries. The chicken was massive and perfect for sharing, and the fries were delicious. The burger didn’t disappoint either! For dessert, we followed the waiter’s suggestion and tried the pineapple dessert, which I absolutely loved! It’s like the creamy part of a crème brûlée surrounded by candied pineapple—sweet, tangy, and the perfect way to wrap up the meal. As for drinks, my husband raved about the Mango #5. I was unsure about what I wanted, so the bartender made me a special Baileys drink that tasted just like a chocolate-covered strawberry—so good! Later in the evening, the place transitions into a nightclub, which sounds like a blast, but we were too full to even move, so we decided to save that for another time. The manager checked in on us to make sure everything was perfect, and I learned they offer chilaquiles at brunch. Definitely on our list for next time! Since this place is still fairly new, it's a good idea to let them know if you need anything. We had no issues, but based on other reviews, they’re working through a few growing pains.
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Salvador
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great, from the front entrance to the beautiful decorations, to the service to the Amazing Food Fun drinks also
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Mary
Dallas
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best New Mexican restaurant in the gaslamp! Baja Michelin star chef. The rockfish ceviche was fantastic. We did a restaurant buy out and it was perfect
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Mary
Dallas
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best New Mexican restaurant in San Diego. The food is phenomenal
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Kalei
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food wasn’t good, over priced for what it’s actually worth. Ambiance was really eye catching. Service was quick and reliable.
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Alexis
VIP
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite being able to make a reservation, the restaurant was closed when we arrived so we found ourselves having driven 45 min to go to a restaurant that wasn’t even open and had to scramble to find something else that was available before a concert.
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Jennifer
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and loved the ambiance and music vibe 😎
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FAQs

Kaluú Restaurant & Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

534 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6914

Additional information

Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–19:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00 Bar Wed–Sun 17:00–02:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Estaban Lluis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wine

Website
http://kaluusd.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-1777

Kaluú Restaurant & Bar

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Experience the magic of celebrations at Kaluú 🦋

La Experencia Mexicana: Michelin Tasting Menu

Menu

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Kaluú Restaurant & Bar restaurant rated?

Is Kaluú Restaurant & Bar currently accepting bookings?

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