Unal Gungor

La Puerta is an amazing spot in downtown San Diego with a great vibe and even better food. The atmosphere is lively and fun, especially in the evening, and it feels like a perfect mix of casual and energetic. The menu has a fantastic variety of Mexican dishes, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The tacos were especially delicious, and the margaritas were excellent — well-balanced and not overly sweet. Service was friendly and efficient despite the place being busy, which made the experience even better. It’s a great place to grab dinner, enjoy drinks, and soak in the local energy. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area.

Oscar Moran

While working in San Diego a friend took me to this place, as he said anytime he’s out in San Diego his family loves this place. WOW , I can see why. The atmosphere was amazing specially during the holidays. Love the wallpaper art with black and white celebrity portraits (and some celebrity mugshots). The food on different level. The elegant Mexican dishes presentation was not only pleasing to the eyes, but satisfying to my pallet. I’m definitely coming back.

Erika P

Was in town for the weekend with a friend decided to get some dinner found this place on google had a high rating. The wait time was about 30mins. It was a Saturday night. I ordered the bowl of posole , was delicious. The chips and salsa were also good. The drinks were very yummy. Our waiter was very nice and friendly and let me tell you the playlist was 10/10. Enjoyed the atmostphere and our visit. Satisfied customer.

+8

Danny Real

La Puerta has been around for at least 16-17 years one of the few establishments to last in downtown. Really good happy hour with the best Cadillac margaritas in town no doubt. Food is delicious I go with the carne asada fries. Great atmosphere check it out you will not be disappointed.

Josh Baltazar

Saw an insane amount of reviews here plus walking by, this place is always busy. Also huge portions here as well! We started off ordering a large Cantina Chopped salad which probably should have been a small or medium. This had romaine lettuce, cabbage, corn, cucumber, tomato, carrot, panela & cotija cheese, cilantro lime dressing, chipotle crema, tortilla strips, avocado, serrano-lime vinaigrette. Then I ordered the Viva Mexico Tacos Especial which is 3 Tacos served with Refried Beans, rice, rajas con crema, cotija cheese and limes. As for the Tacos it came with Arrachera steak, melted jack cheese, grilled onion and poblano, avocado, panela cheese, crema. The Panela cheese was an absolute game changer. My partner got the Surf and Turf Burrito (Arranchera steak, shrimp, ranchero sauce, grilled onion and poblano, jack cheese, guacamole, chipotle crema). The food was amazing, I see why there is such good reviews for this restaurant. We also had room for dessert so we got the Churros which were stacked log cabin style and it came with some ice cream and dulce de leche. Amazing dessert. Overall service was insanely good too, always someone to refill water, food came out quick, any requests were taken fast! Definitely recommend!

+2

Grace Nicolas -Kim

We were there around 3 pm on Sunday and they still had people waiting to get in . Luckily we got a seat right away since it was just two of us. The service was friendly and attentive snd the vibe was fun. We got ceviche and tacos which were all very delicious. The ingredients were super fresh and my 10 years old daughter loved ceviche . Definitely recommend if you want to try good tacos in San Diego !

Daniel Gonzales

Inadvertently ended up eating here 3X while visiting for a conference and loved everything I ordered. The surf n turf was the best meal and the low rider was a killer margarita

Fasai S.

The pastor Quesadilla was delicious. Miscalculation cocktail was very good. Good service from Carlos and Rob at the bar. If I go back to Gaslamp, I will definitely go back to the restaurant.

Rudy Lopez

Visited here from San Francisco, Great craft beers, tasty tacos and huge guacamole bowl with chips, when visiting San Diego again I found a great place to eat, drink , and socialize with the friendly locals

TODD Wilson

This place is awesome! Nick waited on us and is absolutely top-notch and super friendly. I had the three taco plate and it was some of the best tacos I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. They have an amazing half off happy hour that starts at 3 PM. It’s lively, there are several TVS for sports and plenty of options to eat or drink. I will always be back when I’m in town.

Chaitali Patel

We just landed in San Diego and we were hungry. So we look for a place closer to the hotel and we saw the reviews for this place and decided to try it out. Locked in the hostess was very friendly sat us down. The waiter came up with water, which was perfect cause we were dying of thirst at that point and he told us that we had just walked into the happy hour. All the drinks, no matter what was on the menu or half off which I ordered a Mezcal and pineapple concoction Amazing I had two of them. Then we ordered some potato flutes and shared that together with a side of the hottest sauce I have ever had. And I like hot and this hit me hard, but love every single deposit. My husband ordered the sampler tacos, the pork, the shrimp, and the chicken and he enjoyed all three of them, but like the pork the most. I ordered the chopped salad with the chicken because I’ve had a Serrano vinaigrette, which was mouthwatering. Definitely definitely try this place out. The atmosphere was chill, relaxing. The car is awesome.

+9

Victor Bilgen

One of the burritos in SD that lives up to its name. The surf and turf burrito was fantastic. A great combo of flavors and textures. The shrimp was tender. The tortilla was stand out. Added to favorites!

Nimesh S

Amazing food!!! Quite possibly the best quesadillas I’ve had. Ask for them to make it extra crispy. The atmosphere is very simple for what I’ve seen in San Diego restaurants in Gaslamp, but I’m sure it’s what most people expect so it’s good enough. The food is so good it’s almost worth it though.

Jeremy Johnson

First time at La Puerta restaurant and I will 100% be returning. My wife and I shared the device and it was delicious! Coupled with 2 margaritas on the rocks that were bomb. Definitely recommend going for happy hour from 3-5pm. For dinner we shared the carneasada fries...... AMAZING.... it was really fresh and every bite made us want more! For sure 2 people can share and have plenty.

+1

Grant Palmer

Great spot with great food. Nice atmosphere with bar, table, and booth seating. Rustic feel but clean with some character. Worth it for the burritos, wow they are great. Decent beverage selection with the standard liquor options along with some good local beers.

+1

Always a pleasure coming here. I work down the street and the staff is always on their game. Today it's was Niko and Dakota. Super friendly and attentive.

Always a pleasure coming here. I work down the street and the staff is always on their game. Today it's was Niko and Dakota. Super friendly and attentive.

La Puerta is a neighborhood gem perfect for any time of day. We dropped in for lunch Friday afternoon and how perfect it was! Service was fast despite a busy lunch crowd (although they seem busy all …

La Puerta is a neighborhood gem perfect for any time of day. We dropped in for lunch Friday afternoon and how perfect it was! service was fast despite a busy lunch crowd (although they seem busy al…

The service at the bar was great -- thank you Dakota, who asked my name and used everyone she came over. \n\nThe portions are large, the tacos were good though I found the carnitas a bit dry -- the…

While it may not be truly authentic mexican cuisine, it is undeniably tasty. We order the Carne Asada burrito with extra beans, the Carne Asada Signature Street tacos (YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH…

While it may not be truly authentic Mexican cuisine, it is undeniably tasty. We order the Carne Asada Burrito with extra beans, the Carne Asada Signature Street tacos (YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS …

While it may not be truly authentic mexican cuisine, it is undeniably tasty. We order the Carne Asada Burrito with extra beans, the Carne Asada Signature Street Tacos (YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS …

The food was so tasty, I ordered the pizole and my son has the bean and cheese burrito. the Britis broth in the pizole was so flavorful. the service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect, wa…

The food was so tasty, I ordered the pizole and my son has the bean and cheese burrito. the Britis broth in the pizole was so flavorful. the service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect, warm…

The vibe was really artistic, and the seats were nice and comfy. The happy hour appetizers are a big plus.\n\nThe steak quesadilla was really good--the tortilla was nice and crispy, and the green s…

This is probably the most delicious and authentic Mexican food I've ever had. The handmade tacos are a must-order; the pork and beef ones are the best. If you're undecided, choose the Surf & Turf …

This is probably the most delicious and authentic mexican food I've ever had. The handmade tacos are a must-order; the pork and beef ones are the best. If you're undecided, choose the Surf & Turf T…

Great place for vegetarians! Nachos and tostadas were amazing. Nice ambience and friendly staff.

This place is truly amazing. I can't believe the happy hour prices for the quality of food and drinks you get, it's such a great value. I also noticed that all the tequila they use is additive-free…

This place is truly amazing. I can't believe the happy hour prices for the quality of food and drinks you get, it's such a great value. I also noticed that all the tequila they use is additive-free…

We walked to La Puerta around 10:30 on a Saturday night and were seated quickly. We had a taco plate and loved it. Nice sized portions. The ambiance was nice as well. music was playing but chill …

My husband and I went to La Puerta for the first time on our first day staying in Gaslamp. We wanted mexican food and just happened to be walking by. The place was jumping, and everyone seemed very…

We grabbed lunch at La Puerta while touring the city on the trolley. We sat in a booth in the back with our 1-year old since there were no baby chairs. The waitress brought the house salsas: a red sa…

The food was delicious and they had a great selection of tequila based cocktails. The atmosphere was really good with great music and the service was very nice

This is a great restaurant. The decor is amazing - the walls and menus all feature classic album artwork. The food is delicious and the service was good.

This is a great restaurant. The decor is amazing - the walls and menus all feature classic album artwork. The food is delicious and the service was good.

This is a great restaurant. The decor is amazing - the walls and menus all feature classic album artwork. The food is delicious and the service was good.

We visited this place twice whilst in San Diego Both visits certainly did not disappoint food was incredible, and staff were very friendly It is relatively small and gets busy however both times w…

We visited this place twice whilst in San Diego Both visits certainly did not disappoint Food was incredible, and staff were very friendly It is relatively small and gets busy however both times w…

This spot is great for dinner. They do have really some fantastic food on their menu. I would recommend their Guacamole and Ranchero shrimp. Service was fast and professional. Prices were a mi…

This spot is great for dinner. They do have really some fantastic food on their menu. I would recommend their Guacamole and Ranchero Shrimp. service was fast and professional. Prices were a mid …

This spot is great for dinner. They do have really some fantastic food on their menu. I would recommend their Guacamole and Ranchero Shrimp. Service was fast and professional. prices were a mid …

Had read this was highly rated, we stopped by before a Padres game and wait was 1/2 hour. Worth the wait, awesome food and service. Lovely place so don’t expect quiet. Others places around it had…

These guys know food. Not your average Mexican combo plate. They have thought every dish through. Try the fries plate - a take on a poutin! taco’s had protein that was very high quality .. The cr…

La Puerta in downtown San Diego has both excellent Mexican food and a genuine So Cal vibe. We had great service from Chloe on a busy Friday as it was both happy hour and a Padres home game. happ…

La Puerta in downtown San Diego has both excellent mexican food and a genuine So Cal vibe. We had great service from Chloe on a busy Friday as it was both Happy Hour and a Padres home game. Happy…

This appeared to be the only restaurant in the area still open at 10pm. Still going strong at that hour, with excellent mexican food and very attractive and fun environment.

Really wanted to try the famous tacos I hear about from my friends’ CA trips. They really delivered. Fantastic tacos. My only regret is not being able to try them all. I got the three taco samp…

La Puerta has great margaritas and great food. Packed with fans mid-afternoon. Worth a visit for authentic mexican food when you are in San Diego.

My wife and I loved this spot! The fact that we could get breakfast tacos at 12:30 was amazing! Additionally, the open aired feel to this restaurant was so peaceful! They had good a selection of dr…

Absolutely delicious plentiful meal with seating in or out. We sat out as it was a lovely night. Great service friendly welcoming. price was good and good selection of drinks.

Best happy hour food and drink specials. Inside was quite loud. We sat outside, weather was lovely and the service was great. We shared a quesdilla and the nachos. Both were delicious, but the nach…

Very nice Mexican restaurant in San Diego--reasonably priced, excellent food, friendly service. We would go back.

I was recommended by a friend to come here and wow… Amazing tasty food and a great atmosphere! Taco Tuesday offer is a must and I can’t wait to head back!

We got food delivered from here and ordered on the phone. The staff were very helpful and guided us to navigate the menu well. We ordered fish, chicken and shrimp tacos. Each taco set comes with 3 tacos with corn tortillas, and also rice, beans and another item (very tasty). The shrimp taco were a bit off putting due to the melted cheese on it, which might be personal preference. The fish taco was very good and chicken taco was good. Overall, okay tacos for me.

Always great good and service. I always come here when I'm in SD. I got all this food and drinks during happy hour and it was under $50.

Rebecca Green

I had heard of so many great reviews of this place. I had a flavored margarita. It was very small in a regular glass and I couldn't taste any alcohol in it. The vibe was cool and lots to view on the walls with the mugshots of stars and more. I truly hope I just visited on an off day, but I wouldn't recommend this place to others.

We stopped into La Puerta for lunch after arriving in San Diego. The service was great (very attentive and informative while remaining sincere). The drinks were tasty (I had a frozen margarita an…

We went for happy hour on Sunday. Half off apps and drinks from 3-5 pm is a great deal! we got the guacamole with chips and the pastor pineapple quesadilla to share, 3 skinny house margs and 2 mich…

We went for happy hour on Sunday. Half off apps and drinks from 3-5 pm is a great deal! we got the guacamole with chips and the pastor pineapple quesadilla to share, 3 skinny house margs and 2 mich…

Great happy hour, highly recommended, however you should have more than one server as the poor guy was running ragged. Guacamole and quesadillas were amazing. Fresh and came out fast. Slightly dis…

Seated after a wait which is no problem for a busy venue - we were then not given any chips and salsa despite every other table having them; had to wait ages for service and then had meals arrive…

horrendous service... No drink refills, no one checked on us, I had to finally flag down another server just to beg for a check.

horrendous service... No drink refills, no one checked on us, I had to finally flag down another server just to beg for a check.