17 Best Contemporary Mexican Restaurants In University City/Golden Triangle

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1. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(4520)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 169 times today

Amazing service outstanding, highly recommended High quality food

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2. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1172)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 85 times today

The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable.

3. Origen

4.7

Exceptional(150)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • North Park

Booked 32 times today

Incredible food and great ambiance! Perfect for a girls’ night out or date night.

4. El Agave

4.4

Awesome(2715)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Old Town

Booked 31 times today

The food and drinks were delicious i would definitely come back!

5. Carne & Hueso

4.8

Exceptional(153)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • North Park

Booked 9 times today

Great food & drinks, and super friendly service! Will definitely return

6. Tahona Bar

4.8

Exceptional(763)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Old Town

Booked 13 times today

Everything was awesome. Our server was exceptional. Seems when l switched our reservation day our reservation for their speakeasy ((Ocult447) got cancelled and they were so nice accommodating us. Food was different and delicious Highly recommend this place

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7. Cocina de Barrio North Park

4.6

Exceptional(56)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • North Park

Booked 12 times today

Excellent food the drinks are superb service very attentive. The traditional mole is amazing. Everybody enjoyed themselves will come back again.

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8. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

4.4

Awesome(127)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Old Town

Booked 18 times today

The food was delicious and our service was great!

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9. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(315)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Little Italy

Booked 21 times today

Excellent food and service. Nice staff. Would go again

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10. Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

4.5

Awesome(234)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Encinitas

Booked 8 times today

This was our first visit...and it was perfect. The vibe is wonderful and our waiter was excellent. I was a little worried when I saw all the vegetarian dishes and there might not be enough to order but I was wrong. I had the chicken tortilla soup - one of the best I've ever had....not super traditional but excellent! Two friends had the chicken enchiladas and gave them a 10! And my husband had the Shrimp Ceviche - another 10.....Can't wait for an excuse to go again

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Javier's - La Jolla

2. South of Nick's - Del Mar

3. Origen

4. El Agave

5. Carne & Hueso

6. Tahona Bar

7. Cocina de Barrio North Park

8. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

9. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

10. Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

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