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Tequila Wall - Miguel's - Portside Pier, San Diego, CA

Miguel's - Portside Pier

4.6
4.6
200 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Beginning with a few classic recipes culled from our chef’s family and friends, the menu captured the true spirit of Mexico. And its authentic style drew a loyal following of those in search of Sonoran grilled swordfish tacos, sizzling sirloin fajitas, and spicy rich chicken mole.

Over three decades, our signature friendly service and festive decor have made Miguel’s a San Diego tradition for locals and visitors alike. Our commitment to artisan cuisine has only grown stronger. That means handmade tortillas, fresh salsas, and colorful crispy chips made daily right in our kitchen. Of course, there’s our decadent, must-have jalapeño white sauce, occasionally referred to as white gold by regulars, and craved up and down the coast.

We invite you to stop in. Enjoy a refreshing hand-shaken margarita and a genuine, mouthwatering Mexican meal. Lets celebrate what we hope will be your first of many, many visits.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Claudio Morales

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Miguel's - Portside Pier offers breathtaking views of San Diego Bay, creating a picturesque dining experience. Guests appreciate the "beautiful harbor view" and "amazing service," while enjoying delicious Mexican cuisine like the "surf and turf burrito" and "carnitas." Ideal for gatherings, Miguel's is known for its "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff."

200 Reviews
  1. Shari VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location and delicious food. Normally excellent service, but today was less. Requested refill several times and had to finally get up and ask a different server.

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  2. Joyce VIP

    San Diego105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Portside Pier. Lovely restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the view. Waitress could have checked back a bit more, but otherwise a great night.

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  3. Bryan

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was below par. Disappointed in service and overall experience. Seems like this location is not what it used to be.

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  4. Karen

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is AMAZING! From start to finish I enjoyed everything about this place, definitely recommend!

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  5. Joseph

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service food and ambiance. Definitely going back

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  6. DinaF VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing dinner. The plates arrived hot, but the food was barely warm. The food was mediocre, not at all delicious. Mediocre drinks. Inattentive wait staff. Didn’t even offer us dessert even though they were informed we were celebrating 2 birthdays. Doubtful we’ll return.

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  7. Macy

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miguel’s is always a great place to eat and you’re never disappointed but this location truly is the best out of the Miguel’s.

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  8. Shylee

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience! Our waitress was absolutely amazing and made my sister in laws birthday very special

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  9. Mariana

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! Server was amazing! We will be back for sure

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  10. ELI

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, fast and Hot! I have the cheese enchiladas, very good

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FAQs

Miguel's - Portside Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 719-4962.

Miguel's - Portside Pier is rated 4.6 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Miguel's - Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Claudio Morales
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