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Puesto La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Puesto La Jolla

4.7
4.7
2161 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
22:30
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos. Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere.

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-1260
  • Website
    http://www.eatpuesto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    When Puesto La Jolla hosts a party, your group can be seated for a family-style meal in our Plancha Room or take over the entire restaurant and patio with a tray-passed taco and margarita fiesta for up to 160 guests. Tell us your vision, and we'll make your party come to life, Puesto Style.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty : (858) 788-3974
  • Location
    1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Taco Tuesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!
    Taco Tuesday! photo

Menu

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What 2,161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto La Jolla offers "great tacos" and "delicious cocktails" in a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons praise the "excellent" service and unique taco flavors, including the "filet mignon" and "fish tacos." While some find it pricey, the quality justifies the cost for many. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

2,161 Reviews

  1. JSLMJL VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and fast service, great food and drinks, just loud and chilly as we were sitting close to the front door that was constantly opened

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  2. Robert

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Always love it there. Can't recommend the tacos enough

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  3. donna

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelsey Jo and Hunter were fantastic and made the entire evening perfect

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  4. wyomi VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service was great and attentive. Enjoyed my filet mignon bowl

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  5. Todd VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tacos were absolutely amazing! We had the short rib, filet, lobster, and carnitas. Not your average taco - very nicely done.

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  6. Robin

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Halley was wonderful! Our food was fabulous! We were seated promptly and service was great!

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  7. Josie

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server Amy. Great drinks. Some of the food (salsa) needed more flavor.

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  8. Dena

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok. They were out of black beans?! Expensive for the quality of food

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  9. Nate

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Margaritas and guacamole & chicharrones were the biggest hits. Guac with Romano Cheese was something I’ve never thought to do and it was legit .

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  10. Lawrence VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun spot. Amazing tequila selection. Tricked up, entirelt

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FAQs

Puesto La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-1260.

Puesto La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 2161 OpenTable diners.

Puesto La Jolla does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto La Jolla

1026 Wall St., San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.eatpuesto.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-1260
  • Private party facilities
    When Puesto La Jolla hosts a party, your group can be seated for a family-style meal in our Plancha Room or take over the entire restaurant and patio with a tray-passed taco and margarita fiesta for up to 160 guests. Tell us your vision, and we'll make your party come to life, Puesto Style.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty : (858) 788-3974
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