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Puesto La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Puesto La Jolla

4.7
4.7
2152 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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

  • Valentine's Weekend at Puesto

    14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    It's not often that you can make blue turn pink, but we did it! This Valentine's Day weekend, celebrate with our pink tortillas. Bring your someone special and enjoy our award winning tacos!
    Valentine's Weekend at Puesto photo

  • 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 2,152 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing tacos" and "outstanding margaritas." Guests frequently praise the "great service" and "lovely outdoor seating," making it a perfect spot for family gatherings. While some mention higher prices and occasional service hiccups, the "unique taco varieties" and "fresh ingredients" consistently impress diners.

2,152 Reviews

  1. Nate

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Diane

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend. Kid friendly and tacos were delicious!

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  3. Bregan

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a date but she flaked last min. The tacos were excellent

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  4. Jackie

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. They used to be almost exclusively tacos, but they have now added some other items like burritos and enchiladas. All of the flavors are unique and delicious. I especially love the crispy cheese layer on a lot of the tacos. I wish they had more chicken tacos. My favorite taco now is the chicken al pastor. They have had a couple of chicken ones (even one just recently) and they were delicious.

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  5. Lauren

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the spicy hot sauce margarita & the lobster tacos are a real treat when half off on Taco Tuesdays!

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  6. George

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time trying Puersto La Jolla and it was great we were there on Taco Tuesday. I like the Blue Corn Tortillas and lettuce wrap is a nice option

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  7. William

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the chips and salsa to start very good and the regular margaritas were very good. Tried three tacos, fish, lobster and filet, all three were to die for. Little noisy but a fun place

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  8. Anne

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were great and tacos were outstanding!

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  9. Remy

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always! Prices have gone up but with inflation I guess that is to be expected. Service was pretty poor at the beginning of the experience. Waited 15 minutes to be greeted and did not get water for over 20 minutes and had to ask another busser. Second cocktail came out after we were completely done with the food which was a bit of a bummer. I understand it’s busy but there were a few times we tried to wave down staff with no response.

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  10. DAVID

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and margaritas but considerably over priced. But, this is in the middle of LaJolla!

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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 2152 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
19:00
Booked 84 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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