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Miguel's - Portside Pier

4.4
4.4
177 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Beginning with a few classic recipes culled from our chef’s family and friends, the menu captured the true spirit of Mexico. And its authentic style drew a loyal following of those in search of Sonoran grilled swordfish tacos, sizzling sirloin fajitas, and spicy rich chicken mole.

Over three decades, our signature friendly service and festive decor have made Miguel’s a San Diego tradition for locals and visitors alike. Our commitment to artisan cuisine has only grown stronger. That means handmade tortillas, fresh salsas, and colorful crispy chips made daily right in our kitchen. Of course, there’s our decadent, must-have jalapeño white sauce, occasionally referred to as white gold by regulars, and craved up and down the coast.

We invite you to stop in. Enjoy a refreshing hand-shaken margarita and a genuine, mouthwatering Mexican meal. Lets celebrate what we hope will be your first of many, many visits.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–21:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 14:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4962
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Claudio Morales
  • Private party facilities
    Great Celebrations Begin with Miguel’s! From wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings and seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, and all other celebrations, Miguel’s Cocina is your best bet.
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Ash Street and Broadway- right next to Ash street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Santa Fe Depot station off of Kettner Bvld
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • PARADE OF LIGHTS Dec 8th

    US$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    8 Dec 2024 only
    -PARADE OF LIGHTS- This table comes with a food and beverage minimum of $55.00 per person that is required at booking. This initial payment will go towards your total bill and does not include taxes(7.75%) and gratuity(20%). When booking this option, you will be guaranteed a patio table for the Parade of Lights boat show. (EXPIERENCE PRICE APPLICABLE TO ALL AGES). Takeout not available for experience packages. All items ordered that exceed the food and beverage minimum will be billed to final check the day of the event. Non-Refundable.
    PARADE OF LIGHTS Dec 8th photo
  • -PARADE OF LIGHTS-

    US$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    15 Dec 2024 only
    -PARADE OF LIGHTS- This table comes with a food and beverage minimum of $55.00 per person that is required at booking. This initial payment will go towards your total bill and does not include taxes(7.75%) and gratuity(20%). When booking this option, you will be guaranteed a patio table for the Parade of Lights boat show. (EXPIERENCE PRICE APPLICABLE TO ALL AGES). Takeout not available for experience packages. All items ordered that exceed the food and beverage minimum will be billed to final check the day of the event. Non-Refundable.
    -PARADE OF LIGHTS- photo

What 177 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Miguel's - Portside Pier offers "beautiful harbor views" and a "majestic dining experience" by the sea. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "incredible white sauce". The ambiance is "perfect for celebrations" with attentive service, although some note service can be slow. Ideal for both locals and tourists.

177 Reviews
  1. Whitley

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food with even better view! Every single taco was absolutely delicious with their homemade tortillas

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  2. John

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like Miguel's but this visit seemed a little off. My ahi tacos were very dry and the visit seemed as if it wasn't a high end restaurant on the harbor. Seemed too commercialized.

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  3. Alex

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just writing this review for other OpenTable users. Food and service were pretty standard and view is great, but it states that you can use your OpenTable points at this location and you cannot and the staff is unaware of how to remove the option; so just a heads up.

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  4. Summer

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay, not worth the price but you pay for the view. Service was abysmal

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  5. Donna

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of the San Diego Bay. The food was decent, but nothing was incredible. The server was nice, but was rarely around when we needed something. 

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for date night . Ambience is great and the view was amazing .

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  7. Raquel

    Baja California

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 3. We had an incredible time at Miguel’s! The shrimp quesadilla was outstanding, and we also loved the salsa, queso, and guacamole—everything was fresh and flavorful. The tequila shots of Lalo were perfect and added to the great vibe. Our waiter, Emiliano, was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. His service really elevated the experience. Overall, we had an amazing evening and can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Bob

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Ambience was nice. Food was ok to good. Had swordfish tacos. Fish was lukewarm but tasty. Beans and rice were a tad too salty for me. My wife had chopped salad with chicken. The salad was fresh but the chicken excessively dry. Although this review is not 5 stars, I will be back to try other dishes. I’ve been here numerous times and it has always been very good

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Justin

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100% AWESOME. Drinks were great, food was delicious and hand-made tortillas.. yummy.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Kristi

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It took a while for the waiter to great us. We were served chips really quick upon being sat by the chip guy. We were parched and really needed drinks. Finally much later the waiter came. We ordered drinks and food at the same time. The food came out incorrect. The waiter said something about his computer thing not adding my husbands meal. Had to wait even longer since the order was messed up. Overall not a great experience today

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Miguel's - Portside Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 719-4962.

Miguel's - Portside Pier is rated 4.4 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Miguel's - Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ash Street and Broadway- right next to Ash street
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–21:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 14:00–17:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Santa Fe Depot station off of Kettner Bvld
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Claudio Morales
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4962
  • Private party facilities
    Great Celebrations Begin with Miguel’s! From wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings and seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, and all other celebrations, Miguel’s Cocina is your best bet.
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