Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

4.7

559 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 810-2931
Website
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/san-diego-ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Blanco catering provides a fresh twist on Mexican food for your next fiesta, family reunion, office gathering, or get-together with amigos and amigas. Allow us to bring a fun and delicious catering experience that is easy to assemble and ready to enjoy.
Private party facilities
We have a higher bar style table that seats up to 16 guests.There is also a window banquet table that seats 20+ guests.Fabulous patio that can be used as a private space that seats 50 guests.

Location
7007 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Parking details
Please park in parking structure "C" and walk across the ramp on the top floor, this will lead you straight into the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Nacho Bar$130.00
Includes: guacamole, queso, chips, salsa, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo. Choice of: chicken tinga; slow cooked bbq pork; ground beef; carne asada* +$17
Taco Fiesta$150.00
Includes: flour & corn tortillas, choice of black or charro beans, rice, chips & salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, cabbage. Choice of 2: chicken tinga; slow cooked bbq pork; ground beef; carne asada* +$17; grilled mahi mahi* +$20
What the Fajita$270.00
Includes: flour or housemade corn tortillas, served with rice & choice of black or charro beans; cheese enchiladas. Choice of:
- chicken$270.00
- carne asada*$300.00
- grilled shrimp*$300.00
The Whole Enchilada$130.00
Includes: cheese enchiladas, black or charro beans, rice, chips and salsa
Burrito Box$140.00
Includes: 10 burritos, chips and salsa. Choice of 2: chicken tinga; short rib machaca; pork chile verde; baja breakfast burrito; carne asada* +$17
DIY Burrito Bowls$165.00
Includes: guacamole, jack cheese, choice of black or charro beans, rice, chips & salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo. Choice of 2: chicken tinga; caramelized sweet potato; short rib machaca; pork chile verde; carne asada* +$17

Create Your Own Party

Feeds 5 people

Ensaladas

Avocado Caesar$40.00
parmesan, bread crumb
Chopped Chicken$50.00
apple, date, quinoa, kale, crispy sweet potato, pomegranate, goat cheese, chili walnut vinaigrette
Crunchy Taco Salad$45.00
ground beef, black beans, avocado, tomato, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, pasilla ranch dressing

A la Carte Taco Bar

A la Carte Taco Bar$55.00
Includes: cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, flour and corn tortillas. Choice of: chicken tinga; slow cooked bbq pork; ground beef / carne asada* +$17; grilled mahi mahi* +$20

Enchiladas

Traditional Cheese$30.00
grilled onion, ancho chile sauce
Chicken Tinga$35.00
cilantro, jack cheese, red chile, warm queso sauce
Short Rib Machaca$40.00
caramelized peppers & onions, yellow cheese, ancho chile sauce, cilantro
Pork Chile Verde$35.00
charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, cotija

Fajitas

Includes: flour or housemade corn tortillas served with rice & choice of black or charro beans

Grilled Chicken$75.00
achiote citrus sauce
Carne Asada*$80.00
tomatillo soy marinade
Tiger Shrimp*$80.00
spicy garlic butter

Enhance Your Menu

Appetizers

Feeds 10 people

Guacamole$35.00
roasted poblano & anaheim chiles, caramelized onion, cotija cheese, chips and salsa
Warm Queso$35.00
guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, chips and salsa
Grilled Mexican Street Corn$30.00
mayo, cilantro, lime, cotija cheese
Seasonal Ceviche*$90.00
chips and salsa

Sides & Dessert

Feeds 10 people

Rice$20.00
Elote$30.00
Black or Charro Beans$15.00
Chips & Salsa$12.00
Brown Sugar Caramel Flan$35.00

Drinks

1 Gallon Lemonade or Iced Tea$20.00
Classic Margarita$20.00
you supply the tequila; regular serves 6, large serves 12
- regular$20.00
- large$40.00

What 559 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Lively
San Diego
Mexican
San Diego
Kid-friendly
San Diego
Lively
San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing" food and "fantastic" service. Known for flavorful dishes like sweet potato enchiladas and mango ceviche, this lively spot is perfect for celebrations or casual meet-ups. Guests appreciate the "friendly" staff and the great ambiance, making it a must-visit.

559 Reviews

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Lattie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Better than expected! Great service, food & ambience. We enjoyed it!
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded 4 days ago
Love to hear this Lattie! I'm glad that we surpassed your expectations! We hope to see you again and wish you a happy holiday!
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Kim
VIP
Minneapolis
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outdoor area with comfortable seating, strong drinks, and heat lamps. Perfect spot before a visit to the movies or holiday shopping.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on December 12, 2024
Thank you Kim for the amazing review!! Our patio is amazing for its peaceful ambiance, add some heat and a nice cocktail and its a perfect match! We look forward to being your shopping sanctuary and hope to see you again!
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Noemi
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was great. Service was fantastic. Abraham is a very attentive, friendly server with excellent recommendations for dinner.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on December 12, 2024
Thank you, Noemi, for the great review! Abe is a rockstar and we are so grateful to have him apart of our team. We hope to see you again and wish you happy holidays!
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Chandni
Central Coast
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. However, the food wasn’t as amazing as our visit to the phoenix location. The cheese crisp wasn’t even “crisp”. It was disappointingly soggy. We drove far to come dine here so we were bummed about the food quality.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on November 13, 2024
Chandni, I'm very sorry to hear this! The best part about the cheese crisp lies in it name! We should always have the dish be crispy and amazing! We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us and will address with the team. Thank you again!
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Ashley
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were really good! Definitely recommend
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Andre
VIP
San Diego
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time! We love the food and service. Thank you!
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on October 29, 2024
Thank you so much for the great review! We love to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us and hope to see you again!
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Schnazzy
VIP
San Diego
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was fantastic. The service was super slow and our waitress wasn’t attentive. She spilled water on our table and didn’t have the decency to wipe the table dry.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on October 15, 2024
Hey there Schnazzy, I'm sorry to hear that your dining experience was less than perfect... We strive to give great hospitality every time and would love the opportunity to invite you back. Please reply with your email so we can set something up! Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
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Alayne
VIP
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for restaurant week - awesome menu and value. $30 pp with 3 courses. Enjoyed the food and ambiance.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on October 4, 2024
Thank you so much Alayne for taking the time to give us some feedback! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to see you again soon!
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beth
VIP
San Diego
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fixed price menu was a very good value. The sweet potato enchiladas were delicious!
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on October 4, 2024
Thank you Beth! We are devising a little something for this month in terms of offering another fixed menu following the success of restaurant week! Thank you again, and look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Marie
San Diego
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We decided to go here with some friends for the first time to try it out during Restaurant Week, and it exceeded our expectations! Everything from the accommodations we were given for seating (there was an infant in our party), the friendly server, to the huge servings of food was amazing. Definitely a better experience than at some other restaurants we've visited during Restaurant Week. Sometimes it feels like restaurants skimp on you if you order the special deal, but at Blanco it seemed no different than if we'd ordered off the regular menu. We were so pleasantly surprised, and will most likely return for another meal in the near future.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on October 4, 2024
Thank you Marie! YES! We give you what's on our menu for RW and do not skimp! We love to hear that you had a great experience with us and hope that we can host you again soon!
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FAQs

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 810-2931.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley is rated 4.7 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

7007 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please park in parking structure "C" and walk across the ramp on the top floor, this will lead you straight into the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/san-diego-ca/
Phone number
(619) 810-2931
Catering
Blanco catering provides a fresh twist on Mexican food for your next fiesta, family reunion, office gathering, or get-together with amigos and amigas. Allow us to bring a fun and delicious catering experience that is easy to assemble and ready to enjoy.
Private party facilities
We have a higher bar style table that seats up to 16 guests.There is also a window banquet table that seats 20+ guests.Fabulous patio that can be used as a private space that seats 50 guests.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margaritas

Warm Queso

Queso Fundido

Party Packages

Nacho Bar$130.00

Taco Fiesta$150.00

What the Fajita$270.00

The Whole Enchilada$130.00

Burrito Box$140.00

DIY Burrito Bowls$165.00

Create Your Own Party

Ensaladas

Avocado Caesar$40.00

Chopped Chicken$50.00

Crunchy Taco Salad$45.00

A la Carte Taco Bar

A la Carte Taco Bar$55.00

Enchiladas

Traditional Cheese$30.00

Chicken Tinga$35.00

Short Rib Machaca$40.00

Pork Chile Verde$35.00

Fajitas

Grilled Chicken$75.00

Carne Asada*$80.00

Tiger Shrimp*$80.00

Enhance Your Menu

Appetizers

Guacamole$35.00

Warm Queso$35.00

Grilled Mexican Street Corn$30.00

Seasonal Ceviche*$90.00

Sides & Dessert

Rice$20.00

Elote$30.00

Black or Charro Beans$15.00

Chips & Salsa$12.00

Brown Sugar Caramel Flan$35.00

Drinks

1 Gallon Lemonade or Iced Tea$20.00

Classic Margarita$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley restaurant rated?

Is Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information