Pequin Coastal Cocina

4.2

257 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Pequín offers whimsical Baja Coastal selections highlighting local ingredients accompanied by a tequila-inspired cocktail program. Named for a spicy little chili pepper, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner comes with an unexpected twist. Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 PM for discounted signature drinks, wines by the glass, and Firestone Walker beers alongside tasty bites like guac & chips, taquitos, tacos, and more

2 hours of Free Valet Parking when you show a dining receipt from Pequín.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:30 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 773-1011
Website
https://pequinpismobeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Brandon Bollenbacher
Catering
Off-site Catering Options available. Inquire with hotel or restaurant
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (805) 779-4078

Location
147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Neighborhood
Pismo Beach
Cross street
Stimpson & Cypress.<br />2 hours of Free Valet Parking w/ Pequín dining
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baja Caesar$14.00
baby romaine, red onion, queso fresco, egg, tortilla strips, baja caesar dressing
Cauliflower Frita$16.00
cauliflower hazelnut romesco, chimichurri
Papa Brava$15.00
chipotle garlic aioli, spicy tomato sauce, crema
Civiche, Rojo or Verde$14.00
locally sourced fish, tomato pico de gallo, micro cilantro, choice of verde or rojo salsa
Black Cod Crudo$15.00
aquachile, cured black cod, cucumber, roasted corn, pequin chili flakes, smoked salt, cilantro
Chicken Taquitos$16.00
guacamole, al pastor salsa, pickled onion, queso cotija
Red Pozole$12.00
cabbage, oregano, lime, tostada topped with crema, raddish, micro cilantro
Mesclun Salad$16.00
artisan lettuce blend, heirloom cherry tomato, cara cara orange vinaigrette, sourdough breadcrumbs

Entrees

Central Coast Market Fish
locally sourced sustainable market fish from Harford Seafood Company, pasilla cream sauce, choice of two sides
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Roasted Chicken in Mole$31.00
Mary's Organic chicken leg quarter, pequin mole, crema queso cotija, cilantro rice, pico de gallo, micro cilantro
Pequin Pork Chop$38.00
14 oz double cut pork chop, 24 hour brine, apple mezcal butter, fennel apple slaw, house apple sauce
Wagyu Picana Steak$48.00
Sirloin Cap, Black Garlic Agave Glaze
Barbarcoa Enchiladas$27.00
braised lamb, salsa barbacoa, queso oaxaco, crema, queso cotija, micro cilantro, cilantro rice, black beans
Vegetarian Mushroom Enchiladas$27.00
foraged mushroom medley, salsa roja, queso oaxaca, crema, queso cotija, micro cilantro, cilantro rice, black beans
Diver Scallops$46.00
sweet corn espuma, avocado cranberry salsa, agrumato oil, micro greens
Grilled Cauliflower Steak (Vegan)$32.00
locally sourced cauliflower, romesco puree, asparagus, hazelnut, chive oil

Desserts

Cheesecake$14.00
Churros in A Cloud$14.00
Tres Leches Bread Pudding$14.00
Vanilla Bean Creme Brule$14.00
Banana Caramelizado$16.00
crispy flour tortillas w/ cinnamon & piloncilo sugar, salted caramel gelato, toasted hazelnuts, kahlua
Salty Wave$18.00
dark chocolate brownie, ganache, salted caramel, dulce de leche ice cream, caramelized banana, toasted hazelnuts, luxardo cherry

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

257 Reviews

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jennifer
Cincinnati
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They forgot our appetizers. We starved for an hour while we watched others who sat down after us get their food. The valet guy kept insisting we had to give him $20 for the hour we parked although we spent $100+ for dinner and had our parking validation from the restaurant. Very disappointing.
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Vicki
VIP
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners at Penguin Coastal Cocina. Service was great for every meal. They make excellent drinks at the bar. Beautiful resort. Can’t wait to go back. Love that place. 😊
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Christina
Central Coast
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Halibut ceviche was a bit bland but fresh. Churros with cognac for dessert was fab. Main issues with outdoor dining is annoying pop tune sound system - loud and inescapable - bummed because having tacos overlooking the pacific next to the beach at a fire pit during happy hour could be magical . Service : our waiter was impeccable! Five stars for her.
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jason
VIP
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was creative the service was great..all the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We had dinner and breakfast during our visit..really enjoyed both. We were not staying at the hotel..we thought we would try the restaurant and glad we did..we will definitely return.
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beth
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, particularly the enchiladas! Service good too, and location great. Lots of action at the pool bar below us.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Central Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This hidden gem is inside of the Vespera Hotel! We absolutely loved the outdoor seating! We had a beautiful view the outdoor bar, the numerous amount of fire pits, the pool and the beach. We were greeted with very welcoming staff. We ordered a margarita flight, chicken taquitos, a wagyu flank steak and Barbacoa enchiladas. The food had an amazing presentation. The flavors were good. we definitely recommend the Barbacoa enchiladas and the chicken taquitos!
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George
Los Angeles
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Vibrant atmosphere, sitting in the patio area, you can see the guests from the Marriott enjoying themselves. When we were there - live music, setting sun, etc. added to our experience. The staff was very attentive, food was excellent. This was our second visit to the restaurant and we will be back again.
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VIP1000dines
Orange County
471 reviews
4.0
471 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We liked the restaurant and it just seemed like they had only been open for a short while. The soup and pork chop were amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good and enjoyable. Ambiance included music from the pool area, which proved to be enjoyable but could be a risk. Service was great. Overall excellent experience.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and it was quite a disappointment. The ceviche lacked acid and salt, my son ordered the Wagyu beef medium, it came well done when we told the chef it was well done, they said it was not! We also had the chicken mole Which was basically a boiled chicken thigh covered in mole sauce that tasted as if it had come from a jar. Service and location were the saving graces of the experience. We were offered to dessert because beef was overcooked, and the dessert was delicious. We were also offered a 15% discount for a five star review which we kindly declined since I could not in good consciousness give them five stars….we would NOT go back.
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FAQs

Pequin Coastal Cocina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 773-1011.

Pequin Coastal Cocina is rated 4.2 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Additional information

Cross street
Stimpson & Cypress.<br />2 hours of Free Valet Parking w/ Pequín dining
Neighborhood
Pismo Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:30 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brandon Bollenbacher
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pequinpismobeach.com/
Phone number
(805) 773-1011
Catering
Off-site Catering Options available. Inquire with hotel or restaurant
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (805) 779-4078

Pequin Coastal Cocina

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Private dining

Additional information

Small Plates

Baja Caesar$14.00

Cauliflower Frita$16.00

Papa Brava$15.00

Civiche, Rojo or Verde$14.00

Black Cod Crudo$15.00

Chicken Taquitos$16.00

Red Pozole$12.00

Mesclun Salad$16.00

Entrees

Central Coast Market Fish

Roasted Chicken in Mole$31.00

Pequin Pork Chop$38.00

Wagyu Picana Steak$48.00

Barbarcoa Enchiladas$27.00

Vegetarian Mushroom Enchiladas$27.00

Diver Scallops$46.00

Grilled Cauliflower Steak (Vegan)$32.00

Desserts

Cheesecake$14.00

Churros in A Cloud$14.00

Tres Leches Bread Pudding$14.00

Vanilla Bean Creme Brule$14.00

Banana Caramelizado$16.00

Salty Wave$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Pequin Coastal Cocina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pequin Coastal Cocina restaurant rated?

Is Pequin Coastal Cocina currently accepting reservations?

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