3 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“Cafe Coyote is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that is located in the Old Town Esplanade Shopping Center. The restaurant has been serving for over 30 years. The co-founders of the restaurant are Lehn and Ritch. Cafe Coyote started as a small 30-person restaurant with just 10 employees and has grown to over 200 employees that seats over 800 guests. All their Mexican food is prepared from authentic fresh ingredients, prepared from regional recipes by Mexican chefs. Cafe Coyote provides outdoor events, an intimate semi-private room, a sun-splashed patio, a private experience with your bar experience.”

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“Old Town Mexican Cafe is a cheerful spot serving many standard Mexican dishes and authentic hand-pressed tortillas. The restaurant has been serving locals and tourists for more than 30 years in a fiesta-style setting. You can enjoy their Carnitas Plate, which is one of their original house specialties and has been a customer favorite for many years, served shredded, crispy, or chunky style. Old Town Mexican Cafe provides large and spacious dining areas that are perfect for any banquets or parties. The restaurant provides a unique gift card that is the perfect choice for any occasion. The restaurant also offers a happy hour menu with live music.”

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“Casa Guadalajara is a vibrant and colorful entrance to Old Town San Diego, Casa Guadalajara has long been known for its festive décor, trumpeting mariachis, lush patios, "Birdbath Margaritas," and authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is designed with ld wooden gates and doors, hand carved stone and tile fountains, colorful hand-painted walls, wrought iron light fixtures, handmade Mexican furniture and folk art, and outdoor dining options. All their menus are menu are prepared using traditional and contemporary cuisine, inspired by the regional villages of Mexico. Casa Guadalajara is the perfect place for a romantic dinner for two, a family party, or a company event for 100 members.”

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