I've never had such a fun and great experience 100% recommend to friends and family for birthdays, brunch, or even just a night out! Celebrated my granddaughters 24th bday yesterday and had Jacob as our server he was awesome, service was spectacular and the food was even better! Thank you for the laughs n memories we'll definitely be back. read more

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Baja Betty's is the place to go for great food and drinks!!! I've been coming here for over 2yrs and I just love the staff!! I usually go during Papi Hour and the staff treat you like you're one of their friends. Everyone is ALWAYS so friendly and welcoming! David the bartender is the best in San Diego. This place will not disappoint you. Heather,Saul and the rest of the crew are the best!!! Looking for a great place with great food,drinks and staff, then come in for a visit with Baja Betty's, you won't regret it. read more

Every single thing was fantastic. Food, service, drinks, atmosphere! We came for happy hour on a Thursday and it was averagely busy I'd say. Got sat pretty quick and greeted really quick. The server walked us through the menu and got us started with drinks right away. He was super attentive and helpful. We ordered margaritas, not so fugly Betty, birria floutas, bean dip, and Mexican pizza. My bean dip and Mexican pizza was on happy hour which was a great deal! 6.75 each!! The bean dip was sooo good, and I'm a snob when it comes to beans. My Mexican pizza was delicious too and absolutely packed to the brim. The floutas were soooo good. The birria was so tender and the consume was delish. Absolutely packed with flavor. Overall the vibes, food, and service are immaculate. Cannot wait to go back. read more

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I really enjoy Baja Betty's. I have been there periodically through the years.... sometimes for happy hour and other times for brunch. In the past, I remember a large buffet brunch, which I hear they are brining back. Most recently, some friends were visiting from out of town. They make a point to go to Baja Betty's every time they visit. It happened to be my birthday weekend, and they let our server know it was my birthday. We ended up with free watermelon shots, and a funky inflatable crown and a sash for photos. Brunch was great. We did the bottomless mimosas and our friends enjoyed margaritas. They had fun virgin drinks with rubber ducks for the kiddos. I really enjoyed my breakfast bowl with chorizo. We also got a free birthday dessert which was plenty large to share. It was sort of an ice cream stuffed churro. We got a tour of the backroom, which is beautifully decorated and is reservable for private parties. What a great place for a party! Anyway... Baja Betty's is a great place for good food, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. read more

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Okay so Betty's is one of my San Diego homes-away-from-home. I've been a lover and patron of this establishment for almost the entire 22 years they've been open. What's not to love? The service is fun and no matter how packed it is they are always on top of their orders and their customers. The bartenders are fast and make a great strong cocktail. Betty's is a restaurant first and foremost so don't be shocked to see families dining here. The food is always yummy and well-portioned. The Mexican Pizza is my regular go-to with my bestie. He and I are absolutely creatures of habit. In fact we just visited for our regular order. There's always music bumping in the venue. During the day the ambiance is pretty mellow but happy hour definitely gets rowdy and loud and so much fun. Love you to bits, BBs!!! read more

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this place was so cute and fun! came in for a brunch and ended up doing the bottomless mimosas with the 30 minutes we had left. our server i believe his name was jacob, was sooo sweet and quick to refill our drinks to make sure we got our money's worth. the food was pretty good as well. i'd definitely come back and do mimosas right LOL read more

Baja Betty's - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

It's a heart thing I have had so many good meetings in this hilarious vivacious and gay space! You want delicious nachos ! Here ! You want a shrimp quesadilla, say less, and the guava margarita is the only think I drink!!! Everyone there is friendly and happy I love it! read more

Baja Betty's - Guava margarita for the win - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I love North Park and Baja Betty's is my favorite...I used to come here all the time when I was attending UC San Diego and living in San Diego. It brings back so many great memories. Service is 5 stars. Very quick, efficient and friendly...Ambiance is the best...Great music, great people and quality food. The Guac is most try!!!!! Its kind of you are making it yourself and its the fun part! Their ceviche is so tasty and dont forget to order their cucumber trayyyyy.....the yummiest part!!!!!! Parking isnt free dont forget to pay and have funnnnnnnnnn.... read more

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The food, service and vibe are always a treat. Yummy quesadillas, fajitas, guacamole... you name it, ya can't go wrong! Large portions to boot! read more

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First time here and I'm mad at myself for waiting this long. Patio was popping, drinks were flowing, and the service had attitude--in the correct way. Fast, funny, and on point. I ordered the coconut tequila cocktail (I swear it was called Coconut Chanel or something equally dramatic) and it was dangerously good. The chicken avocado tacos were gone in minutes. My friend got the mahi tacos and we swapped--because obviously--and that dill-cream situation on the mahi is unreal. Loud, fun, delicious. If you want a dead restaurant with whispering and sadness, go elsewhere. I'll be back. read more

Baja Betty's - Chicken avocado tacos - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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The brunch menu is delicious. Sitting on the outdoor patio enjoying the quality Mexican cuisine on a weekend morning is fantastic. Amazing service, super friendly and attentive. Mix and season your own fresh guacamole to taste - I love it. A long list of fun cocktails tops off any weekend morning. read more

Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: great selection of food and drinks. Cons: gets busy but they manage it well (: read more

Baja Betty's - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The food and drinks are ON! I had the blackened shrimp taco and Baja fish taco. The guacamole is fresh. Their queso dip is also good (get the white cheese--much better). The only thing I didn't like was walking over to the bar to order my food & drinks then walking back to my table. I know they get busy, but I'm not a fan of this process--almost like do-it-yourself service. Besides that--I liked it! read more

Baja Betty's - Me & my sis - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service, fun place to stop for a drinks and some apps if you're in the area. Queso was very good. read more

Baja Betty's - queso - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Visited over a week ago for dinner. Ordered a carne asada burrito . I was so sick from my stomach . I def got some kinda food poisoning . I knew walking in I shouldn't have ate here . Sorry guys , but I wouldn't recommend eating here read more

Such a fun spot and great food! The staff was super friendly plus so many fun things on the walls. Food was soooooo good, food had great flavor and our waiter was so nice and very attentive read more

If you want delicious, strong drinks come here! The margaritas are delicious and the shots are delicious. The servers are super sweet!However the food is not great, the rice and beans had no flavor and the tacos made my stomach hurt really bad. The ambiance is upbeat, a great place to come if you want to catch up with friends. Parking was pretty tough to find. read more

Baja Betty's - mahi mahi tacos - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Yum! Came here for my birthday and was happy they were able to accommodate a big group! The staff was great and the food and drinks were amazing. The hillcrest pours! read more

I'm visiting from LA, and have been fortunate to have had some amazing meals in SD, but I think Baja Betty's is the best yet. The bartenders were absolutely adorable (and one had the most amazing mustache), I love that the restaurant is openly LGBTQ friendly, but above all else, the food was just damned good. I ordered way more than one person can possibly eat, since it was my last meal before returning to LA, and I left bursting at the seams and happy AF. The chips, like other reviews have said, were spectacular. The queso blanco was so good, the ceviche was amazing, and I think I've run out of synonyms for how good this place is. The portion sizes were incredibly generous, as are the wine pours. At the end, I ordered a milk punch, which turned out to be the best cocktail I've had in recent memory. It is dangerously good, as in you can hardly tell it was alcoholic, it was so damn smooth and delicious. I wish I could stay another few days so I could return and try more of the food. read more

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Papi Hour is potentially the best Happy Hour in this city! Every food item is $6.50, sometimes with a $3 upgrade for meat. And they don't skimp on portions, like so many places! Queso Dip: Had that nice nostalgic Cheez Whiz feel, but elevated. I think they might have mixed some salsa in here too, for extra flavor. Super addictive. Bonus, since you can eat the queso soaked bowl afterwards! Green Chile Queso Blanco Dip: Kinda like white American cheese mixed with green chiles. Though they might have used fancier cheeses than that. This too was delicious! I can't even begin to try to figure out which queso I liked more, since both were amazing. Mexican Pizza w/ Carne Asada: Way better than the Taco Bell version! Light crispy "pizza" base with so many great toppings like one of those 7-layer dips. Plus the nicely marinated and grilled carne asada was wonderful in the mix. Cheese Quesadilla w/ Chicken Adobado: Super cheesy. Stuffed with nicely spiced chicken chunks. Quite delicious and filling! read more

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Great service! Their house-made salsa is terrific. Portions are generous- the burrito and quesadilla were huge. Birria and al pastor tacos were solid. Churro sundae was yummy! Fun atmosphere overall. One thing to note- I went here based on the yelp recommendation that it was good for kids. I don't think it's that good for kids. There's no kids menu, and it's basically a bar, except for the outside seating. Not a criticism. Not all restaurants and great for kids. Just wanted to put that out there for other yelpers. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Hillcrest. They have giant margs with little ducks which are so cute and delicious! The vibes are always top tier, if you are more on the party side go inside by the bar, if you are more on the chill side grab some outside seating! They play great music and the staff are always upbeat and a great time. The food is always good, if you get the Nachos be ready to share with at least 2 or 3 other people because they are HUGE (no complaints here) read more

Baja Betty's - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Heather was the best server so far !!! We only had chips and salsa but it was delicious along with the couple of HH Margaritas!!!!! Definitely the place to be on a Tuesday!!! Everyone around us seemed to be having a pleasant time as well. TY Heather. read more

We were a group of four and were seated immediately. Our server was great. Fantastic actually. The food was... okay. Nothing memorable. One of our party did love the Mexican pizza. Another thought the potato taco tasted like plastic. My fish taco was good. Overall a nice experience because of the server. It might be us, but the foood quality seems to have gone down. read more

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this place is the my ultimate comfort zone. I absolutely love the waiters and staff here they always make me feel like home and this is a great spot just to catchup and get lots of margs with your friends. The portions are also huge here which is great so you're really getting a bang for your buck. I love just coming here and getting Margs, chips, salsa, guac, and then Blanco queso.! read more

Baja Betty's - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I recommend this place. Anytime of the day. Taco Tuesday starting at 5 PM with shot specials and taco specials. Our server when I went yesterday with my friend was so amazing. I would just go back for him. And it felt very welcoming in there. And I love that that I felt like I was welcome and I was welcome back. Me and my friend even discussed going for brunch on Sunday. So if you're looking for a good Mexican food place in Hillcrest come here to Baja Betty's. You will not regret it. Yes they do also have happy hour. 3 to 6. But because of the ambience in the restaurant come any day any hour. You won't regret it. read more

Baja Betty's - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for a drink and some appetizers. We sat outside at their patio, which is dog-friendly. The service was great, as were our beverages and food. I enjoyed my Moscow Mule. Our group shared an order of curly fries, guac and chips, and cucumber and jicama with Tajín. Everything was pretty delicious. I'll definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in Hillcrest and craving a great Moscow Mule, tasty appetizers, and a good atmosphere to hang out with friends. read more

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This was an okay place to stop for a happy hour drink or two. Friendly local crowd. Friendly servers. Food is okay, the usual Mexican fair. My friend and I were walking by and stopped here. Not a destination restaurant but seemed like a local institution to visit at least once. read more

Baja Betty's - Original Classic - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Today's experience was a let down. We have dined here many times and always enjoyed the food and service. The out going staff add so much to the experience. Today the service was ehh! The hostess was wonderful. Cheerful and engaging. The server not much personality. Never even brought our chips. Food was still delicious. Large portions which means I always have lunch for the next day. read more

Baja Betty's - Carne Asada Burrito. (Regular Size) - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great vibes, good drinks, ok mexican food. I'd been wanting to try Baja Betty's for a while after seeing reviews and hearing about their bottomless brunch. Finally went for dinner, and was a bit disappointed with the food. The carne asada taco was pretty dry/chewy. The rest of the food was decent but nothing special. The TJ caesar salad was just a regular caesar salad with some tortilla strips. On the bright side, the margaritas were great and service was very good. I do understand why this place has such a strong cult following - the vibes are great, service is good, and they have a huge drink menu. The bottomless prices are super tempting, I'll probably be back for a weekend brunch someday! read more

Baja Betty's - Fish taco and enchilada combo plate - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Welcome to Baja Betty's at Hillcrest. If you're coming here for the food, you might not be too impressed. If you're coming here for the drinks... hope you like 'em strong! The margaritas were mostly tequila with maybe a splash of lime juice and sweet & sour. Seriously, if I knew they were that strong, I would have shared my drink! They serve complimentary chips and salsa here which was really just okay. The chips were thin and the salsa wasn't anything better than average. I got the Mahi Mahi bowl without cheese or sour cream and thankfully they followed my directions. The bowl was absolutely massive - I couldn't finish it all. I only got like halfway done when everyone else was finished! The fish was soft/moist and the rice and beans were plentiful. I did not get guacamole in my bowl but thankfully my server solved this issue right away once I mentioned it. The guacamole was also just okay. The ambiance inside is pretty rowdy and party-based. A table beside us on a Friday night were celebrating a birthday and taking shots. The servers all wear booty shorts. There was no wait when we walked in at 8PM on a Saturday and the food came out pretty quickly. read more

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An amazing Mexican cuisine eatery! Our party's dishes: Carne Asada Plate, Enchilada Plate, and (vegetarian) Avocado tacos. All dishes were so very filling and very delicious! We truly felt like we got more than our money's worth. Secondary notable takeaways: locally made salsa (great!); beware of their hot-hot version, so very good (but with a bit of "dangerous heat", ha-ha), the Caesar salad (especially the dressing) - wow!, and the tableside guacamole is an absolute MUST try! The very notable takeaway - his (server) name is Saul - he made this standard lunch more than just, "standard." His excellence customer service, friendly and easy-to-talk-to demeanor, and his focus on us (the customer) was nothing short of amazing - job well done! We will definitely make a return visit, but would do so, simply due to Saul's excellent service level! read more

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It was Goodfoot. I forgot what I got the day. Well, my first time Bajaber is the people that were nice. It was a good music. I wanna go back. Thank you. read more

Going to Pride in San Diego doesn't count unless you stop into Baja Betty's for at least one drink or a shot. Seriously, it's written in the rulebook. Don't trust me? Alright then, take your chances. Seriously though, BB has been a fond part of my life for over a decade. First when going to Pride and then as a bar I'd frequent with some friends for happy hour when I moved to the neighborhood. It's lighthearted, heavy-handed, and always a good time. It's not only about the drinks though. In fact it was once the food that brought me in, specifically for their brunch, but the brunch buffet has not returned after Covid. No worries, their happy hour specials are still a stellar deal and those tasty bites go perfectly with one of those oversized margaritas that are big enough for a rubber ducky to call home. Be prepared to get some sass from the bartenders but also don't take it seriously. It's part of the Baja Betty's experience, one that should be enjoyed by all walks of life. read more

This just became my go-to drinks spot in Hillcrest. The ambiance is lively and fun, gets maybe a bit loud inside, but I sat on the patio and it was perfect. I had a Smokey Orange drink which I enjoyed, and they're not kidding about the smoke flavor. The classic margarita was my favorite, no sweet and sour mix, and plenty strong. My friend had the Mexican mai tai which she liked as well, though it was a bit sweet for me. The highlight though - Dash might just be the best server I've ever had! He is friendly, energetic, available without being annoying, and gave great recommendations. He is also absolutely hilarious! Do yourself a favor and ask for him when you go. read more

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Returned to Baja Betty's for Papi Hour and had an amazing time. Happy Hour menu options are comparable to Taco Tuesdays, but there are a few differences between the two menus. Papi Hour is on weekdays from 2-6 and most of the menu items are $6.50 with a slight upcharge for certain options like adding flavors to your marg or getting it frozen. We got chips & guac ($6.50), Carnitas street tacos and chicken adobada street tacos (2 per order), and four margaritas total, and we were both full and it didn't hurt the wallet too too bad. Of all the tacos I've had here so far, the carnitas I think were my favorite. We've dined indoors this night, and it was a very different vibe from sitting out on the patio. The atmosphere is fun and lively. The servers are also always super friendly here! I love this place and will be back again. read more

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Love Betty's Been coming for decades Last night was just a little too loud for us to enjoy. The noise level has been creeping up over the years. Moved to the bar where, surprisingly, we could have a conversation. read more

My brother-in-law and sister in law were visiting us in San Diego from Portland and we to Baja Betty's and had some good food. Great service and had some good beer with our meal as well. A great San Diego place for a meal. Nice location near a bunch of stuff, check it out! read more

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Amazing short rib tacos. Very nice staff and decent drinks. The back room is so cute for private events, it's well decorated and has a nice vibe. read more

My partner had the breakfast burrito which he seemed to enjoy. I on the other hand had the eggs Benedict and I must admit it was the first meatless one that I have ever had as well as the coldest because it wasn't even room temperature which for what they charge you think they would do better but guess not. read more