I visited twice in 24 hours, and the tacos are the best!! Highly recommend the lingua and abodaba. They are many variations you can request, such as adding pineapple or veggies.

Best place to get tacos in SD. Providing a variety of proteins, some you can’t find in other taco places. We come here every time we visit SD and it never disappoints.

Isabelle Cousineau

Best bar in San Diego - love everyone that works here, food is amazing, atmosphere is great AND it’s 3 levels. Highly recommend this bar if you’re in the San Diego area/ Gaslamp area!

Michelle Cordova

Amazing staff and ambiance from the moment you walk in. Everyone is genuinely friendly and welcoming, which makes such a difference and sets the tone for the entire experience. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and has a great vibe whether you’re stopping in for a quick drink or planning to stay awhile. The staff is attentive without being overbearing and clearly cares about making guests feel at home. It’s the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy good conversation, and actually feel appreciated as a customer. I would absolutely recommend this bar and will definitely be coming back again.

Mark Shaver

The Tipsy Crow had great energy to it. I loved the whole stock-market style drink menu & my Crow Fashioned was good. Overall just a fun spot with a cool atmosphere.

630 Sneaker Cleaning

Great vibes. Went for pre wedding shots. Our waitress Maddie was very attentive. Kept the shots coming. Didn’t eat but had the bread bloom to help absorb some of the liquor lol. Music & ambience was dope.

march gar

We didn’t have dinner there because it was late when we arrived. But it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a drink. The staff was really friendly, and we ended up sitting by the bar and chatting with some other customers. The drinks are really good, and it’s not too expensive.

Landon K

We had lots of fun here. The line to get in can be long but it moves fast. There’s a $5 cover on the weekend, but it felt very reasonable. Good vibes overall- there’s a small dance floor upstairs and the music was dope. Also our server was very pleasant and attentive. We’ll definitely be coming back

Danny Hernandez

The Tipsy Crow always stands out — this place is built different. Nick Barns, the manager, sets the tone from the door. He’s a solid leader, longtime friend, and has that MMA background (Bellator status!) that shows up in how he runs the spot — with precision, respect, and presence. Gina the bartender was on point from start to finish. Great energy, fast service, and she makes you feel like a VIP with every pour. Live music by BJ Jezebera sealed the whole vibe — raw talent, smooth flow, and the kind of sound that brings the place to life. This isn’t just a bar — it’s part of the San Diego fabric. Whether you’re a regular or just passing through, The Tipsy Crow hits all the marks. Also would like to mention Charles the security guard . Very professional and on point.

+13

Andrew Kub

Amazing bar with great drinks. Really good cocktails as well. Many of the bartenders work at multiple bars, so ask around for other good spots. I had a Walk on the Beach and a Purple Lamborghini. Both were very delicious. Cool atmosphere too.

Leticia Tennancour

Really cool atmosphere. Beautiful decor very inviting. Great furnishings and even a couple fireplaces on the top floor lounge area.Fun a little loud but not rowdy. Live DJ. Dance club was downstairs. Decent class of people more late 20's- late 30's. We were the older crowd for sure. Comfortable seating avaliable. Stairs only to get up or down though.

David Simkins

The first bar I’ve ever been to in San Diego and I know it’s going to be a favourite. Apparently the longest-standing bar in Downtown; the building dates from 1874 and is spread over three distinctly different floors. Only went to the main bar on this occasion, a Saturday afternoon. Great selection of craft beers, awesome bar tender, and excellent live music from Shaun. Really great place.

Amazing staff and ambiance from the moment you walk in. Everyone is genuinely friendly and welcoming, which makes such a difference and sets the tone for the entire experience. The atmosphere is wa…

Amazing staff and ambiance from the moment you walk in. Everyone is genuinely friendly and welcoming, which makes such a difference and sets the tone for the entire experience. The atmosphere is …

The Tipsy Crow had great energy to it. I loved the whole stock-market style drink menu & my Crow Fashioned was good. Overall just a fun spot with a cool atmosphere.

Stopped in when I heard some live music. Two guys playing groovy music acoustic. \n\nOrdered a couple beers then the lobster rolls. I'll be honest. I regretted ordering them the minute I did. It di…

Stopped in when I heard some live music. Two guys playing groovy music acoustic. \n\nOrdered a couple beers then the lobster rolls. I'll be honest. I regretted ordering them the minute I did. It di…

Second time coming here and have had two totally different but amazing experiences! Here tonight for a low key live music gig and sat at the bar and ordered some drinks and food! The bar food was a…

Super attentive staff, great beer menu, clean bar, comfortable seating. My favorite bar in San Diego.

What a great place. clean, friendly staff and great drinks. A must stop when you're in San Diego.

We were curious what’s inside. We went in and they have a dance floor upstairs and in the basement. Get some drinks and enjoy! A bit crowded too but people are friendly.

We were curious what’s inside. We went in and they have a dance floor upstairs and in the basement. Get some drinks and enjoy! A bit crowded too but people are friendly.

This is a hectic, fast paced taco stop but a must visit any time you’re passing by! The food is unbelievably fresh, flavourful and cooked in front of you. It’s quite a melting pot if you’re there at night but all the better for a local experience. Absolutely delicious, mouthwatering choices and generous portions of beautifully seasoned meat (tacos).

We stopped by the Gaslamp District location of Tacos El Gordo after hearing all the hype — and it definitely lived up to its reputation for flavor. The line was long and the space was packed, but once you get inside, you can immediately smell the grill and hear the sizzling from the open kitchen. We ordered a mix of tacos — carne asada, cabeza, lengua, and a couple of mulas. Every bite was fresh, hot off the grill, and full of that classic, smoky street taco flavor. The meats were perfectly seasoned, and the tortillas were warm and just the right texture. That said, the ambiance isn’t great — it’s crowded, loud, and the limited seating makes it more of a grab-and-go spot than a place to relax. The service, however, was quick and efficient despite the chaos. Food: 4/5 – Authentic, flavorful, and satisfying. Ambiance: 2/5 – Crowded and noisy with minimal seating. Service: 3.5/5 – Fast and organized. If you’re looking for top-tier tacos and don’t mind waiting in line or standing while you eat, this is absolutely worth a stop when you’re in downtown San Diego.

Some tips on ordering and seating! As people can glean from some of the other reviews, it’s a little confusing how to order and/or where to seat. Seating is a bit problematic, but there is a room upstairs that a lot of folks did not seem to know about! So try to make your way up there! For ordering, there is somebody who comes through the line and funnels you toward different lines based on what you are ordering.So, I was really hoping this would be a five star review. And it was very very very good, maybe a 4.5. But it certainly wasn’t a five star review. Here is why. I wanted to order Cabeza, and so I was sent to a quicker line, and then nobody really waited on me. It was very confusing. I was trying to ask them for two tacos to go, and they were waiting on the people that were behind me. So, my husband (who ordered in the longer line) had his tacos finished much before I did. I think they followed me to a spot that they thought I had already ordered? It was really unclear. And then they gave me the tacos and they were not “to go.” And I did say it in Spanish and in English. Now, keep in mind it was super chaotic, line was out the door, and loud, so I completely understand that maybe they did not understand my order needed to be “to go.” And the tacos were excellent! But people were saying there were some of the best they’ve ever had, and I used to live in San Francisco, and I had tacos like this in the mission district on a regular basis. So I don’t know what I was expecting, but all of the reviews made it sound like this was just a “wow” moment, and it was not. It was very very good. It was a very solid excellent taco with lots of good toppings, but was it the best taco I ever had? No. We also travel to other countries, including dipping into Mexico and Argentina and so perhaps that was also affecting my expectation? All that said, it was a solid taco with good flavoring, but I especially heard the Cabeza was excellent, and maybe it was because I got it “to go”, and so it dried out a little bit, but it just wasn’t the excellence that I had hoped and heard.

The Al pastor tacos were incredible. There was a really long line but they manage it really well with a system. Gets busy with convention goers so there was limited to no seating. Found somewhere upstairs ate quickly then left since people were waiting for the table. I got an horchata to drink and it was good but it was from a fountain. Same with the other aguas frescas. Overall would definitely come here again especially if I found a time that was after the lunch rush.

Tacos El Gordo on F Street is an absolute staple for authentic Tijuana-style street food in San Diego. The carne asada is a standout, featuring a perfect smoky char and a generous topping of fresh guacamole. For those who appreciate traditional cuts, the lengua is exceptional—slow-cooked to a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that is easily some of the best in the city. The atmosphere is high-energy and fast-paced, centered around a unique system where you join a specific line for each type of meat. While the setup is no-frills, the quality of the handmade tortillas and seasoned meats makes it well worth the wait.

Decent tacos and a no frills atmosphere. Prepare to just walk up to the various stations to order and then pay at the end. Adobada was the best compared to the nopales and asada options.

Mala

Two floor club with good vibes! DJ played a lot of fun 2010 hits that we absolutely loved. Place was quite hot and stuffy and it closed by 1:30am. 5$ cover charge. We were there on a Saturday night and it wasn’t too crowded- definitely will want to come again!

Kat

*review good to knows* lunchtime, dine in, sat in restaurant main lounge, live music, Sunday 1pm, visited during the October Beetlejuice pop up event I loved the fun Beetlejuice pop up they had here for spooky season. All three floors of the bar had themed decor and there were spooky themed cocktails as well. All of the servers and bartender were very nice and attentive. The food and drink menu aside from the new themed cocktails were the same as usual. We tried 4 items: 🦞 Lobster Roll - 8/10: I enjoyed the flavor and texture of this roll, though the roll was small (to be expected with a lobster roll). It came with a bag of chips and a “shot” of clam chowder. I would have loved the option to opt for a larger portion of chowder instead of chips, but to each their own. 🍔 French Dip Sliders - 6.5/10: 3 sliders come in an order with the French dipping sauce. I would say the sauce is needed as the meat we had required it to make the meat less dry. The sauce was really good. 🍜 Clam chowder - 9/10: I’m biased because I love clam chowder. This was served to us piping hot with oyster crackers. The perfect pairing. 🍰 Chocolate cake - 5/10: the best part of this was the strawberries and the chocolate sauce. The cake was dry. Overall, the food was good for snacking on bar food and the ambiance was really fun here! When the top and underground are open at night the bar is even more fun. I would come here again for a night out, not for lunch.

+2

Jose Torres

Awesome food! Meatballs and clam chowder delicious. Pizza was great. Staff was good. Beer from the tap not so good. Mix drink were decent. It is a patriot bar so I’ll be coming back during a game!

This is a multi-level bar in Gaslamp SD. Each level has a different DJ that plays different genres. We loved the main level DJ and even though there wasn't a dance floor on that level, we were able t…

I've been coming to this bar since 2011. Never before in my life have I been so disrespected and humiliated by a security guard than on this night. \n\nOn 01/03/26 I came up to the front entrance and…

Went here for a few drinks and it was super fun. There was a guy singing with a guitar and he did a long irish song. Among others a rare song and a rattling song. Spent maybe 60 on drinks. The ba…

Fun vibe with live music on a Wednesday. Drinks were pricey. Only one bartender to serve the whole place with probably 50 patrons - never saw any other service staff.

Fun vibe with live music on a Wednesday. Drinks were pricey. Only one bartender to serve the whole place with probably 50 patrons - never saw any other service staff.

Fun vibe with live music on a Wednesday. Drinks were pricey. Only one bartender to serve the whole place with probably 50 patrons - never saw any other service staff.

Randomly at downtown gaslamp on a Tuesday and spotted an advertised deal on a sidewalk for $20 lobster rolls with clam chowder or ceasar salad, chips aaand either a martini , cosmopolitan or …

My friend and I came in from Dallas today. The VERY tall bartender that worked happy hour was amazing!!! We left for awhile and came back. The African American gentleman that followed him (when we …

This is a cute bar with a very nice and quieter upstairs area with a bar and a small dance floor. The DJ, Mo, was wonderful and she actually took some of our requests for some 80's songs so we had a…

We popped in for some drinks recently. It's a buzzing little bar with a relaxed feel. We played the ' shuffleboard ' and giant 'Connect4' games which were great fun. Service was quick & friendly …

We popped in for some drinks recently. It's a buzzing little bar with a relaxed feel. We played the ' shuffleboard ' and giant 'Connect4' games which were great fun. service was quick & friendly …

The separation the line by meat order was efficient, but the people making your order weren’t really putting in much effort. Besides the lack of acknowledgement and response, the tacos are slopped on to the plate. But the above wasn’t the entire reason for my rating. The adobada was just ok, it was really dry and didn’t have much punch to it. Overall it was ok, so landing right in the middle.

Jeanette Zeeb

The food was pretty good but on the pricier side. It was a little surprising that they had security at the front door on a Sunday afternoon but that speaks more about the San Diego & California government than them. When asking to see ids, security only wants driver's licenses. My global entry card which is issued by the US government via US customs & border protection, which has my photo and birth date, was not accepted.

David Rivera

The Tipsy Crow in San Diego’s Gaslamp has a fun vibe overall, but the experience was a bit mixed. The bartenders were fantastic — super friendly, fast, and made great drinks. Food and beverages were decent; nothing extraordinary, but definitely hit the spot for a night out. However, the security staff left a bad impression. They were rude when clearing out chairs from the bar area, making people who were already seated feel unwelcome. It definitely put a damper on the atmosphere. All in all, it’s a decent spot if you're looking for good service at the bar, but don’t expect the same friendliness from the security team.

My Le

Came here with a group of friends and headed upstairs to the lounge. The main level has a dive bar vibe and underground is a night club. It’s an old building with lots of charm. The red carpart going up stars for sure need a make over. Upstairs was a narrow hallway with leather seats, fireplace, pole table. Has a dance floor with a deejay. Great street view of down town. I ordered the cucumber smash which was refreshing with gin and cucumber. Almost like gin and tonic. I love tequila so I got the pacific Paloma. It was probably bottom shelf because I did not enjoy this drink. It doesn’t have the best drinks but nice vibe. Parking in downtown is a challenge. You’ll have to parallel or pay at the meters. My friend found free parking along Seventh and F Ave. Whereas I parked at Park it on Market for $1 an hour every hour up to 6pm. After that it’s either $15 flat rate or $5 flat rate depending on the day of the week.

+7

Luz Rodriguez

I like the atmosphere of this place, the 1st floor bartender Vanessa was great, polite and knew what I wanted in a drink. Upstairs has a similar esthetic but the two bartender were horrible, did not pay attention to us for 15 min. And when we finally got one of them to help us, she was rude and didn't listen to what we had requested in a drink. She charged us for an expensive drink and it seemed like she was drunk as well. Luckily, I went back downstairs and Vanessa helped me out with a better drink.

Been having a great time celebrating a gf's bday at Tipsy each year. Options of multiple dance floors & we always have a great time.\nHowever, shady billing when ordering drinks. I ordered 7 shots …

this review is specifically during halloween weekend. though we didn't have any trouble getting in and it wasn't as crowded (yet), we absolutely loved the drinks. however, the food service was weir…

Came here with a group of friends and headed upstairs to the lounge. The main level has a dive bar vibe and underground is a night club. It’s an old building with lots of charm. The red carpart go…

I used to LOVE getting Tacos El Gordo anytime I was in San Diego, but on my latest visit, I unfortunately found myself quite let down and disappointed... As a popular destination, you can often expect for Tacos El Gordo to have a wait - especially during late night hours. So that wasn't surprising...what did surprise, however, was the lack of quality or flavor in any of the ingredients for both the Tacos and Mulas that we ordered. The asada taco meat was dry, overcooked, and quite flavorless. They seemed to have attempted to make up for that by just utterly drowning the thing in salsa and guacamole - the problem is that (aside from being WAY too much) these also tasted very bland and flavorless. There were definitely not-so-fresh ingredients comprising them. The tortillas were also all very dry, crumbly, and will fall apart while you try to eat the Tacos or Mulas. Another thing I noticed - the tacos are now almost FIVE DOLLARS. This was supposed to be a great spot for grabbing some solid & cheap tacos.....now the tacos aren't even cheap OR of decent quality! One more thing to keep in mind is that there is limited seating inside, and the environment isn't necessarily conducive to a relaxing space to eat within. This is best as pick-up/take-out! But regardless of where you plan on eating your tacos, I can no longer say I necessarily recommend Tacos El Gordo...for pretty much ANY situation. They were never easy to order with the chaos of the environment and the long lines, but now you're waiting all that time for overpriced tacos with low-quality preparation and ingredients.

David Quiros

The bartender tried to rip me off. She didn't present an itemized bill and gave me the credit card machine that already had $10 added to the tab with no explanation, then wanted an additional tip. Watch out if you use a credit card.

Heather Barnwell

We came for the nightmare before Christmas theme, we were stuck on the middle floor because the top floor doesnt open until 9 amd the bottom floor is only open on weekends so we got one jack inflatable. The waitress was rude and flighty. The food was horrible. The 18$ lobster roll is smaller then my hand and tasted super fishy and gross. The French dip sliders were decent but only worth it if on happy hour prices. The home alone pizza was decent

Isaiah Thomason

Great atmosphere, good bartender! But….Most expensive drinks I’ve ever seen at a mediocre bar. I watched a poor college student order a Coors Light for $9, guess it was his only drink for the night.

The menu takes "work" to look at and understand. There are not really any happy hour drink specials, but there is for apps. When I asked about HH specials for beer the waitress looked at me like sh…

The menu takes "work" to look at and understand. There are not really any happy hour drink specials, but there is for apps. When I asked about HH specials for beer the waitress looked at me like …

The menu takes "work" to look at and understand. There are not really any happy hour drink specials, but there is for apps. When I asked about HH specials for beer the waitress looked at me like sh…