14 Best Regional Mexican Restaurants In University City/Golden Triangle

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1. La Jollita

4.8

Exceptional(263)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 20 times today

Everything about our visit was outstanding. We arrived early for our reservation and they made the effort to get us seated early despite being very busy. La Jollita had come highly recommended from two colleagues and it did not disappoint! The food was incredible - from the guac to the Fish Pobano to the carne asada tacos and flan. The La Sirena cocktail was also a standout. Could not recommend more highly - DELICIOUS!!

2. El Agave

4.5

Awesome(2711)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Old Town

Booked 21 times today

Excellent service! Nice perk getting the 3 dips & chips complimentary. Food 5 star all the way the rice & main entree. Margaritas were very good but pricey $36 for 2 margs then add tip & tax that’s around $46 .

3. Origen

4.7

Exceptional(144)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • North Park

Booked 20 times today

Amazing food, killer vibe, highly recommend for a fun evening and great food

4. El Sueño

4.0

Excellent(404)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Old Town

Booked 22 times today

The salsas alone are worth the trip. Tortillas handmade on the premises are delicious. The recently expanded menu means everyone finds what they want. Taco Tuesday is a fantastic bargain. Fish tacos are sublime and made with high quality fish. My mate loves the steak and also fried chicken tacos. Shrimp Diablo was yummy. Love this place.

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5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Coronado

4.7

Exceptional(574)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Coronado

Booked 16 times today

Great service and excellent food. Green Chile queso is the bomb!

6. Fonda Del Barrio

4.8

Exceptional(143)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Barrio Logan

Booked 5 times today

Tried their brunch, it was great. The crema chilaquiles were favorable and a kick of spice, medium/hot, which I enjoyed. Good amount of added carnitas as well.

A photo of Hacienda Cazadores Sonoran Mexican Cuisine restaurant

7. Hacienda Cazadores Sonoran Mexican Cuisine

4.2

Awesome(254)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 13 times today

We had a great dinner experience at Hacienda Cazadores. The food was delicious, with amazing flavors not most Mexican restaurants can say they have. Two standout dishes were the Charred Caesar Salad and Enchiladas Sonorenses. ¡Muchos sabores! What really made our visit special was our server, Irene. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It's always nice to receive service from someone who clearly takes pride in what they do. Highly recommend!

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8. Ortega's A Mexican Bistro

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4.6

Exceptional(1065)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Hillcrest

Booked 1 time today

Absolutely best authentic Mexican foods! We celebrated a birthday with the delicious Bunuelos! Ty Orgtetas!

9. Rumorosa

4.2

Awesome(89)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 8 times today

Our server Gaby did a wonderful job at recommending the correct dishes for us to try. Everything was delicious.

A photo of Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley restaurant

10. Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

4.7

Exceptional(635)

$$$$

• Regional Mexican • Mission Valley

Booked 11 times today

We loved the happy hour foods we got, guacamole, fried quesadillas, shrimp mango ceviche, and elotes. Also the chips & salsa were tasty. Watermelon agua fresca was good, though I wanted it less sparkling. Would definitely recommend and will return when I come back to San Diego. Thanks to Ava for great attentive service.

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. La Jollita

2. El Agave

3. Origen

4. El Sueño

5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Coronado

6. Fonda Del Barrio

7. Hacienda Cazadores Sonoran Mexican Cuisine

8. Ortega's A Mexican Bistro

9. Rumorosa

10. Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

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