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1. Tahona Bar
4.5
Awesome(633)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 7 times today
We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!
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2. Trattoria Don Pietro
4.5
Awesome(802)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 9 times today
Thanks to Trattoria Don Pietro, there is finally something new and fresh happening in Old Town. After spending a lifetime of cooking Italian food and a few years in LA learning from the best restaurants in the industry, Pietro is finally ready to roll up his sleeves and show San Diego his take on traditional Italian cuisine with a trendy twist. Between our groundbreaking Italian menu, wisteria garden patio ambiance, and over-the-top cocktails, we stand alone as the most instagrammable restaurant in San Diego. Come stop by today and experience our delicate balance of tradition and trend.
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3. El Agave
4.7
Exceptional(2484)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 23 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.
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4. Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila
4.5
Awesome(321)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 5 times today
ABOUT FREDS OLD TOWN | Since 2001, Casa de Freds in Old Town has been bringing the fiesta to San Diego. Freds is the place for amigos - both new and old - to have a great time while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a festive atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious, Baja-infused selections that are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of historic Old Town. The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. The large outdoor patio is dog friendly, so bring in your furry friends and check out the doggy menu! The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego sun, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street. Freds newly renovated Fiesta Cantina is the perfect place to watch your favorite sporting events. The Cantina also offers daily specials that will keep your tummies, glasses and pockets full. Thanks Amigo!
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5. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town
4.5
Awesome(32)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 6 times today
The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.
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6. Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina
3.9
Excellent(1148)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 9 times today
Located across from Heritage Park overlooking San Diego's Historic Old Town, the Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina is a panoramic spot to enjoy rooftop dining, great Margaritas and delicious authentic Mexican food, prepared from old world recipes. The Tequila Factory is open for Lunch and Dinner on Saturday & Sunday, Best of Sunday Champagne Brunch and Happy Hour on the Tequila Terrace overlooking Old Town and the City Lights below... We offer a variety of unique venues such as a Sports Bar, Cigar & Tequila Terrace and our Veranda del Sol.Bring Friends, Family and Your Appetite to the uniquely San Diego Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina. Always Free Parking.
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7. Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1164)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 2 times today
Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.
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8. Pizza Bella Italian Bistro
4.5
Awesome(8)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, also known as “Old Town’s Best Kept Secret,” isn’t exactly in the heart of Old Town, but people will definitely go a little out of the heart to taste and experience their deliciousness!You can sample a variety of popular Italian dishes from traditional spaghetti to stuffed tortellini to cheesy bread to their award winning pizza.For over forty years Pizza Bella has offered authentic Italian cuisine that has been praised by locals and national food critics alike and has been.written about in six national write ups.
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9. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town
4.5
Awesome(1882)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 16 times today
Rockin' Baja is a full service and fun Mexican-Seafood restaurant that offers uniquely prepared Baja style seafood presented in rustic steel buckets. We created a diverse menu filled with exceptionally great, finger lickin’ good fun food delivered fresh to your table daily. Kick back, drink an ice cold beer or margarita, enjoy a shot of tequila and experience all the good times that are Rockin’ Baja.
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10. Cosmopolitan Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(341)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Town
Don't miss this an opportunity to join us at The Cosmopolitan Restaurant & Hotel. Currently, we are open for Special Events & Holidays, only. The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant is a Victorian style boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town, San Diego. The Hotel boasts a beautiful outdoor garden restaurant setting and is equipped with 1800's Victorian style indoor Sala's. We look forward to hosting you on your next event and hope you will join us for one of our beautiful Holiday dining experiences.

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  • howardVIP
    Los Angeles •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Good food and plenty of it! Nice environment. Outdoor seating very pleasant. Great service. Good value.
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    Miguel's Cocina - Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.5
  • Nicholas
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 7, 2025
    Our server Maile was absolutely phenomenal. Will definitely be back!!
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    Trattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
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    4.5
  • Jessie
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 5, 2025
    Probably the best taco I’ve ever had. Our server was knowledgeable and passionate. They accommodated us moving up our reservation. The drinks were amazing and I still dream about the carne asada taco. 11/10 would go back in a heartbeat.
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    Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.5
  • Eric
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    It’s refreshing that this level of customer service still exists. Starting off with the hostess, she was incredible. Very welcoming, very polite and was willing to make a minor adjustment to our preferred seating section. The bartenders were also incredible. I left it in their hands to make a recommendation and I was appreciative that they didn’t try to sell me a $100 shot of tequila. They gave me something middle of the road that was incredible. 
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    El AgavePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.7
  • Melanie
    San Diego •59 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 26, 2024
    Definitely glad we made reservations! It was Christmas night and super busy! Our server was great. Food was good, got a Carnitas taco and it was gushy and had no pork taste. We decided it was pot roast not carnitas! Very disappointed. The white rice was interesting, never seen that at a Mexican restaurant before. Beans were good. The other taco I had was delicious! I think it was called the Gringo. I will go back just for that taco!! Overall it was a good night! We will be back
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    Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.5

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