Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

3508 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Jan 4, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Lively

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, house-brewed 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, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 233-8880
Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Pacific Highway
Parking details
Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Public transit
MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!

What 3,508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mexican
San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Puesto at the Headquarters is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and vibrant atmosphere. Known for "delicious tacos," including vegan options, it's a perfect spot for group celebrations. The service is often praised as "attentive and respectful," though it can be inconsistent. Guests enjoy the "unique twist on traditional Mexican dishes" and lively outdoor seating.

3,508 Reviews

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Jennifer
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little on the pricy side for the size of tacos. Food was delicious.
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Matthew
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and food, what’s there not to like!!!
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Emily
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We asked to sit in the sun and the team made it perfect for us. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was very attentive. Would recommend highly.
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DANIELA
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great location. Feels corporate. Not impressed with any particular item in the menu. Overpriced.
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Doug
Salt Lake City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Hostess was unfriendly to everyone who approached her. Service was slow—maybe they need more servers? We didn’t place our meal order until 20 minutes after we were ready to order. Food was excellent.
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Catherine
VIP
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service at the bar was terrific! The bartender, Ruben, I think was his name, was friendly and made a great mocktail and terrific drinks. We each ordered three different tacos, which were excellent, but they took a little while to arrive… perhaps that’s because we had appetizers at the bar beforehand so I guess we expected the food to arrive a little quickly. Overall, a great experience with Mexican food.
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Patti
VIP
Dallas
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were excellent! The chicken flautas are a must order. However, I do feel like they are incredibly overpriced for the amount of food you receive. Unfortunate, because I feel we won’t be back because of this.
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Erica
VIP
Indiana
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group had a great dinner at Puesto! Margaritas were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food. Table favorite was definitely the filet mignon taco. The enchiladas were awesome too.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on December 20, 2024
Hi Erica! Thank you for the glowing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great dinner here at Puesto HQ! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Margaritas, the food, and especially the Filet mignon taco. We're also glad that our enchiladas hit the spot! Your kind words mean the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal. Best, Bianca
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Allie
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We love North Italia but this experience made us never want to return. Our service was absolutely terrible. 30-40 minutes gaps were in between our server checking on us. Our drinks were never refilled, we never got one of the items ordered and our dessert order never came. Nothing was removed from the bill and the server did not care.
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Danielle
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Group of 3. Great service. Very good drinks apps and tacos
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded on December 20, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Danielle! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great time here at Puesto HQ! t's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our drinks apps and tacos. We strive to provide excellent service and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Bianca
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FAQs

Puesto at the Headquarters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-8880.

Puesto at the Headquarters is rated 4.6 stars by 3508 OpenTable diners.

Puesto at the Headquarters 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 reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto at the Headquarters

789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
Pacific Highway
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Public transit
MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Phone number
(619) 233-8880
Private party facilities
A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Gift card

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Puesto at the Headquarters

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Menu

What 3,508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Puesto at the Headquarters offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant rated?

Does Puesto at the Headquarters offer gift cards?

Is Puesto at the Headquarters currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card