Pequin Coastal Cocina

4.2

259 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Pequín offers whimsical Baja Coastal selections highlighting local ingredients accompanied by a tequila-inspired cocktail program. Named for a spicy little chili pepper, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner comes with an unexpected twist. Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 PM for discounted signature drinks, wines by the glass, and Firestone Walker beers alongside tasty bites like guac & chips, taquitos, tacos, and more

2 hours of Free Valet Parking when you show a dining receipt from Pequín.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Regional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 07:30–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–16:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:30
Phone number
(805) 773-1011
Website
https://pequinpismobeach.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Brandon Bollenbacher
Catering
Off-site Catering Options available. Inquire with hotel or restaurant
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (805) 779-4078

Location
147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Area
Pismo Beach
Cross Street
Stimpson & Cypress.<br />2 hours of Free Valet Parking w/ Pequín dining
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Baja CaesarUS$14.00
baby romaine, red onion, queso fresco, egg, tortilla strips, baja caesar dressing
Cauliflower FritaUS$16.00
cauliflower hazelnut romesco, chimichurri
Papa BravaUS$15.00
chipotle garlic aioli, spicy tomato sauce, crema
Civiche, Rojo or VerdeUS$14.00
locally sourced fish, tomato pico de gallo, micro cilantro, choice of verde or rojo salsa
Black Cod CrudoUS$15.00
aquachile, cured black cod, cucumber, roasted corn, pequin chili flakes, smoked salt, cilantro
Chicken TaquitosUS$16.00
guacamole, al pastor salsa, pickled onion, queso cotija
Red PozoleUS$12.00
cabbage, oregano, lime, tostada topped with crema, raddish, micro cilantro
Mesclun SaladUS$16.00
artisan lettuce blend, heirloom cherry tomato, cara cara orange vinaigrette, sourdough breadcrumbs

Entrees

Central Coast Market Fish
locally sourced sustainable market fish from Harford Seafood Company, pasilla cream sauce, choice of two sides
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Roasted Chicken in MoleUS$31.00
Mary's Organic chicken leg quarter, pequin mole, crema queso cotija, cilantro rice, pico de gallo, micro cilantro
Pequin Pork ChopUS$38.00
14 oz double cut pork chop, 24 hour brine, apple mezcal butter, fennel apple slaw, house apple sauce
Wagyu Picana SteakUS$48.00
Sirloin Cap, Black Garlic Agave Glaze
Barbarcoa EnchiladasUS$27.00
braised lamb, salsa barbacoa, queso oaxaco, crema, queso cotija, micro cilantro, cilantro rice, black beans
Vegetarian Mushroom EnchiladasUS$27.00
foraged mushroom medley, salsa roja, queso oaxaca, crema, queso cotija, micro cilantro, cilantro rice, black beans
Diver ScallopsUS$46.00
sweet corn espuma, avocado cranberry salsa, agrumato oil, micro greens
Grilled Cauliflower Steak (Vegan)US$32.00
locally sourced cauliflower, romesco puree, asparagus, hazelnut, chive oil

Desserts

CheesecakeUS$14.00
Churros in A CloudUS$14.00
Tres Leches Bread PuddingUS$14.00
Vanilla Bean Creme BruleUS$14.00
Banana CaramelizadoUS$16.00
crispy flour tortillas w/ cinnamon & piloncilo sugar, salted caramel gelato, toasted hazelnuts, kahlua
Salty WaveUS$18.00
dark chocolate brownie, ganache, salted caramel, dulce de leche ice cream, caramelized banana, toasted hazelnuts, luxardo cherry

What 259 people are saying

Pequin Coastal Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pequin Coastal Cocina, nestled in the Vespera Hotel, offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "beautiful view" and "vibrant atmosphere" featuring live music and sunsets. While some menu items may be limited, the "impeccable service" and creative dishes make it a must-visit.

259 Reviews

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Lita
San Francisco48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience!! We were worried about this restaurant and some of the reviews were mixed. We loved our experience- great food quality, beautifully presented. Attentive servers. Will definitely be back!
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Candice
San Joaquin1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible service and they didn’t acknowledge our reservation
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jennifer
Cincinnati3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They forgot our appetizers. We starved for an hour while we watched others who sat down after us get their food. The valet guy kept insisting we had to give him $20 for the hour we parked although we spent $100+ for dinner and had our parking validation from the restaurant. Very disappointing.
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Vicki VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners at Penguin Coastal Cocina. Service was great for every meal. They make excellent drinks at the bar. Beautiful resort. Can’t wait to go back. Love that place. 😊
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Christina
Central Coast4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Halibut ceviche was a bit bland but fresh. Churros with cognac for dessert was fab. Main issues with outdoor dining is annoying pop tune sound system - loud and inescapable - bummed because having tacos overlooking the pacific next to the beach at a fire pit during happy hour could be magical . Service : our waiter was impeccable! Five stars for her.
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jason VIP
Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was creative the service was great..all the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We had dinner and breakfast during our visit..really enjoyed both. We were not staying at the hotel..we thought we would try the restaurant and glad we did..we will definitely return.
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beth
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, particularly the enchiladas! Service good too, and location great. Lots of action at the pool bar below us.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Central Coast5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This hidden gem is inside of the Vespera Hotel! We absolutely loved the outdoor seating! We had a beautiful view the outdoor bar, the numerous amount of fire pits, the pool and the beach. We were greeted with very welcoming staff. We ordered a margarita flight, chicken taquitos, a wagyu flank steak and Barbacoa enchiladas. The food had an amazing presentation. The flavors were good. we definitely recommend the Barbacoa enchiladas and the chicken taquitos!
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George
Los Angeles26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Vibrant atmosphere, sitting in the patio area, you can see the guests from the Marriott enjoying themselves. When we were there - live music, setting sun, etc. added to our experience. The staff was very attentive, food was excellent. This was our second visit to the restaurant and we will be back again.
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VIP1000dines
Orange County471 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We liked the restaurant and it just seemed like they had only been open for a short while. The soup and pork chop were amazing.
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FAQs

Pequin Coastal Cocina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 773-1011.

Pequin Coastal Cocina is rated 4.2 stars by 259 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Additional information

Cross Street
Stimpson & Cypress.<br />2 hours of Free Valet Parking w/ Pequín dining
Area
Pismo Beach
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 07:30–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–16:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brandon Bollenbacher
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pequinpismobeach.com/
Phone number
(805) 773-1011
Catering
Off-site Catering Options available. Inquire with hotel or restaurant
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (805) 779-4078

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Small Plates

Baja CaesarUS$14.00

Cauliflower FritaUS$16.00

Papa BravaUS$15.00

Civiche, Rojo or VerdeUS$14.00

Black Cod CrudoUS$15.00

Chicken TaquitosUS$16.00

Red PozoleUS$12.00

Mesclun SaladUS$16.00

Entrees

Central Coast Market Fish

Roasted Chicken in MoleUS$31.00

Pequin Pork ChopUS$38.00

Wagyu Picana SteakUS$48.00

Barbarcoa EnchiladasUS$27.00

Vegetarian Mushroom EnchiladasUS$27.00

Diver ScallopsUS$46.00

Grilled Cauliflower Steak (Vegan)US$32.00

Desserts

CheesecakeUS$14.00

Churros in A CloudUS$14.00

Tres Leches Bread PuddingUS$14.00

Vanilla Bean Creme BruleUS$14.00

Banana CaramelizadoUS$16.00

Salty WaveUS$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is Pequin Coastal Cocina currently accepting bookings?

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