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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.4 (282 reviews)
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    BLANCO COCINA + CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Empanadas- pineapple
    Tae S.

    Came here with a big group and everything was fantastic. The service was prompt, helpful and everything flowed nicely. The food was full of flavor. We had a ton of appetizers. We tried the queso, guacamole, and Mexican pizzas (short rib and margarita) everything was tasty. I ordered a combo which consisted of the short rib enchilada, carnitas taco and the fish taco. The fish taco was devine, the enchilada made me want to lick the plate and the carnitas was very tender. The rice that comes with the meals is a hidden gem. Everyone as the table made comments on how tasty the rice was. For desert, the server recommended pineapple empanadas and I was skeptical. However, they were great. I would come here again, I may stop by before I leave tomorrow.

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    Mei R.

    There was a bit of a wait on a Thursday night, about 25 minutes and they text you when your table is ready. Most of the food was pretty good and I got the cheese crisps just out of curiosity but I would never recommend that dish to anyone. It's basically a disappointing and really sad tortilla with cheese on top. It would probably be great for kids though and people who don't need seasoning. It was a bit hard to get the server's attention but overall it was an ok dining experience.

    El Tamarindo
    Mary M.

    Very welcoming Mexican food establishment. Seating was fast, as they have a spacious dining area, large wrap around bar and outside dining options. Wait staff was lovely, and our cocktails kept us thirsty! We certainly left content.

    Tres leches
    Dung N.

    I've been meaning to check this eatery out and finally did so a couple of years ago. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is inviting and staff are friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were given complimentary chips and salsa and then ordered some drinks that came with watermelon garnish. We shared the spicy mango ceviche and a cheese crisp for our appetizers. Both were delicious! The cheese crisp was very interesting! We opted for the spicy tiger shrimp fajitas for our entree. It's served with blistered peppers, charred onions, jack cheese, guacamole, salsa fresca, sour cream, choice of beans and tortillas. It was very tasty! We ended up trying frozen margarita and an agua fresca as well. The frozen margarita is so refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. For dessert, we got the tres leches cake and it was the perfect ending to our dinner.

    Margarita Tree
    Doug F.

    It was fun place to try but def the margarita flight was not something to try , maybe individual drinks were good but we didn't try them the food was alright . Nothing out of the ordinary. Def a older couples vibes restaurant hey at least our server was nice and always checked up on us or certain person ahha

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    Norma D.

    Love this restaurant! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have lots of seating area inside & outdoors but it's busy with locals & tourists.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat at the bar and ordered or else the wait was over an hour for a table. We enjoyed the ceviche and the carne asada quesadilla. They give chips & salsa and yes they are yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of fun people to see and the bar has TVs with sports playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It gets very loud inside and it's very kid friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartenders are spot on and very friendly. It's a great place to come grab a bite to eat & drink.

    Chips & Salsa
    Taura G.

    We spotted this cantina and restaurant while visiting the AR Workshop in Coronado. We decided to try them out while waiting for the rest of our party members for our appointment at AR Studio. I walked up to the take out window and ordered. A young gentleman helped me. He said that my food would be out in 12-15 minutes. Well, I found a table on the side if the catina and set my things down. I noticed that the staff had also used these tables to meet with the managers or employees, and to eat their lunch break meals. AT NO TIME DID ANYONE ON THE STAFF TELL ME THAT I SHOULD BE SITTING IN THE AREA TO BE SERVED ON THE CATINA PATIO. My food took 22 minutes and I had to walk back up to the window to retrieve it...WTH I tipped 15% at a walk up window and you all can't walk it to my sidewalk table 10 feet away? The rest of our party started to arrive so they decided to also order food. Luckily, their food was ready in 10 minutes. The staff delivered their orders to our table, which made more sense. Overall, it was OK. My wet carne asada burrito no sour cream, diet pepsi, and chips with salsa was tasty but definitely not worth the $30 pricetag. I will not visit again. The customer service was spotty and the whole dining at the sidewalk tables for staff situation was not cool.

    Crispy Shell Ground Beef & Traditional Carnitas tacos ($7/each HH menu)
    Gina Z.

    While visiting Coronado, I stopped for dinner and happened to arrive during the restaurant's happy hour: Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe of the restaurant was pretty dope. They have an outdoor seating area blended with indoor seating. The decor was stunning. I loved the wallpaper and light fixtures. The tunes were bumpin'. The restaurant wasn't surprisingly too busy and was pretty family-friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was so excited to take a bite into my first CA tacos! As I settled in and opened the menu, full transparency: I was shocked to see the "happy hour specials: $7 tacos"... regularly $14!? Thinking these HAD to be next-level incredible, I stopped judging and ordered two "Birria" tacos, two "traditional Carnitas" tacos, and a "crispy shell Ground Beef" taco. We paired our tacos with their "Classic" house Margarita. Chips and salsa were brought to the table with our drinks, and we enjoyed those for a bit before the food came out. I wish I were writing this to report that I had the best tacos of my life, but sadly, that's not the case. The Birria taco had an excessive amount of untrimmed fat in the meat, which made each bite unpleasant and forced me to spit out pieces I couldn't chew. This made the overall texture unappealing and the experience disappointing. Not my preferred way to enjoy my tacos. I don't believe this was an issue of happy hour pricing, but rather poor food preparation. I was only able to finish one taco and took the other to-go. As for the traditional carnitas taco, it was okay but lacked anything that set it apart. I say this with kindness, but if you've had a TB crunchy taco supreme, you've tried this restaurant's crispy shell ground beef taco. The classic margaritas were strong and well made. We thoroughly enjoyed them! If you asked me, would I go back for seconds? I'd likely not reorder the tacos. For the price, I expected higher-quality preparation and presentation; instead, it fell short. Personally, I'm glad I visited during Happy Hour. I'd file this one under cool place for drinks and a light bite, if you must.

    Enchiladas- would not recommend, quite bland, however the sauce was good
    A B.

    The restaurant is cute and well decorated, I would recommend getting a reservation for faster seating. The staff were very nice and the food came out quickly. I ordered the enchiladas and found them to be bland, however the rest of my group ordered tacos and really enjoyed them, so I think I just ordered wrong.

    Grilled Mexican Street Corn
    Lyle S.

    We took the Old Town Trolley tour and decided to stop in Coronado to have some lunch and check out the Hotel Del Coronado. On the way to the hotel from the trolley stop, we decided to try Blanco Cocina + Cantina. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived around 11:00 on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded, but it got pretty crowded by the time we left.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything we had tasted great and would love to go back again. It was nice that we could get the street corn already off the cobb since it made it easier for my daughter. The queso also didn't come with chips, but our server gave us more chips from the chips and salsa that comes with the meal.

    Margarita Tree
    Claire J.

    I can't believe I haven't noticed this spot in Coronado before! There's a quaint and cute dog-friendly patio outside which was just what we were looking for on a beautiful early Saturday afternoon. We were seated within just a few minutes. I must say, everything from the food to the drinks were fabulous! We got their margarita tree, which was well-priced for four drinks total, and each one was delicious. The mandarin strawberry marg was definitely the favorite between the both of us. You could taste the fresh fruit and it was a perfect amount of sweetness. Really enjoyed the salsa & asked if they had a spicier one. To my delight--they did and it had a perfect punch! The mahi taco and carne asada taco were both 9/10 for me as well, with great flavor and soft, luxurious housemade tortillas. Could use just a bit more acidity, even a little lime on the side would suffice. The rice was ok, the beans were better!! Overall, that spicy salsa really enhanced everything for me :) Excited to come back and try more items. Service was also quick and lovely. Definitely a new go-to in Coronado.

    Shrimp tacos
    Isamar R.

    If you come here you must get the shrimp tacos. The handmade tortillas with the perfectly cooked shrimp and the salsa are chefs kiss! We started dinner with the queso fundido and the most refreshing Paloma mocktail. Again, the shrimp tacos were amazing! Paired with charro beans (good) and white rice. Now I'm not sure what is in the rice but I was not a fan. Very buttery.

    MJ H.

    Great Mexican restaurant walking distance from Hotel Del. Sat at a table as I was with a group but next time, would love to check out their spacious bar! Tried the skinny margarita, queso dip, ceviche, and short rib bowl. Everything was fresh and tasty! Didn't try the tortilla soup or fish taco but took pics. Good food and service with cool vibes. Will definitely visit again to try their other menu items and cocktails.

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    4.1
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    2.3 mi
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    If you can figure out the chaos of the line situation when you walk through the doors, then you'll…read moredo just fine. It looks like madness but really there's a method. It's tight but it all makes sense once you've gone through it once. Walk in, read the signs of which meat you'd like to get, then stand in that line. Order what you want, then go to another meat line. You can either get your tacos to-go or eat in. Then, you make a U turn and stand in the pay line. Lol. Don't forget to pay for your drink if you're getting one. If you're eating in, go back toward the front door and turn left. Get your drink, then head on upstairs where there are lots of tables. If you get lost, there's a security guard to help direct you. Hahaha. Tacos were amazing!!!! They're all good. We had the adobada (or al pastor) on a rotating spit complete with a pineapple in the center. The asada was delicious. But our favorite, surprisingly, was the lengua. Tender and full of flavor.

    ​This is one of my favorite spots to visit when I am down here for Comic-Con every July. I came…read morehere for dinner on a Tuesday night and was surprised there wasn't a long line. ​If you are not familiar with how this place works, there are different lines for the different meats. If I remember correctly, there are three different lines: one for Adobada (pork), one for Carne Asada (beef), and one for all the other less popular meats like Cabeza (beef head), Lengua (beef tongue), etc. Usually, the lines for Asada and Adobada are really long. ​My favorite meat here is the Adobada, which kind of tastes like Hong Kong BBQ pork (Char Siu). Since the Adobada line is always so long, I usually just order the Adobada fries so I can bypass that line. You just need to go to the cashier, pay for the fries, and hand the receipt to the people all the way to the left of the Cabeza line. The taco lines work differently, you will need to pick up a tray, order the tacos, pick up the tacos, then pay for it after. I also like the Lengua and Cabeza tacos, so lucky for me, the line for those is usually short. ​Something I noticed this visit was that they removed all the outdoor seating, so we took all our food to go and ate at our hotel. They also have seating upstairs but its usually hot and muggy inside. They provide tiny Ziploc bags for you to pack the radishes and limes at the self-service station.

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    Miguel's Cocina

    3.9
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    A favorite spot to visit while in Coronado. Miguel's swordfish tacos never disappoint but during…read morelast visit I discovered their fajitas and do not think I will go back to tacos!!! Fajitas came out sizzling in smoke with bell peppers and onions plus tacos on the side. Queso that comes with comp chips and salsa is also top notch and was a huge hit for our group. Drinks are on the sweeter side (especially passion fruit margarita) so be aware if you do not have a sweet tooth. On a separate note, I found seasonal drink (kiwi strawberry less sweet and more refreshing). In terms of wait time, it can get long but generally they try to sit you in less than quoted time. Last Sunday we were told it would be 40 minutes wait but got seated under 20 minutes.

    We were walking around and got hungry! We checked Yelp for nearby eateries and decided on Miguel's…read moreCocina! We must have came the wrong way because we ended up in the back where their patio dining is under construction. ;) As we entered the front entrance, it was very lively. A bar to the left, a to go order/pickup straight ahead. We were quickly greeted by everyone and quickly seated. Just as we were seated, the waters came with chips and salsa! OMGOODNESS!! It was crispy and the salsa was flavorful. I had ordered a shredded beef chimichanga! It was delicious! The rest of the party ordered tacos, soup, carne asada plate, and nachos. We all enjoyed our meals. Overall, all the employees were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our visit.

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    Fish Guts

    Fish Guts

    4.5
    (370 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We went on a Saturday right around when they opened at noon and there was already a line waiting…read moreout the door. They are dine in only, and there is limited seating. Since we were a group of 6, it took us ~30 minutes before we were seated together. We were bummed that their smoked fish dip wasn't available, but we loved all the tacos! We tried the Estilo Baja and the De Coco, and both were fresh with a satisfying crunch and a chipotle-forward flavor. The swordfish was also delicious, with a well-seasoned peppery flavor. I'd recommend getting there earlier in the day as their they seem to close once they run out of ingredients. Their sign lists opening hours but doesn't include a closing time, and my friend mentioned she arrived once around 4pm on a previous visit and they were already closed.

    The seating is fcfs so if you arrive right after opening, expect to stand in line for 30-40 mins. I…read morewasn't a big fan of this set up so it's definitely all about timing and when people finish their food. The menu is straight forward and pretty easy to understand. I ordered the Estilo Baja and the De Coco, both had similar toppings and had a mild spice. The De Coco had a strong good coconut flavor that tasted like coconut oil so keep that in mind if you're not a big of that. The Estilo Baja was solid, the crunchiness of the fish was good and wasn't soggy. Overall a solid spot but I would prefer Oscar's battered fish taco if I wanted a simple fish taco, but Fish Guts is still good!

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    The Waves Taco Club

    The Waves Taco Club

    4.7
    (382 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Wanted to try some tacos while out here and this one had good reviews. It was also near our hotel…read morewe were staying at in Gaslamp. They have drawings all over their walls which was fun to look at. They have a few specials which are a good deal if you're going to get a drink anyway. I love c that c they had a self serve salsa bar. Must get the chipotle shrimp taco! 10/10 with flavor. Battered fish taco was ah ok.... Salmon taco was great too 10/10. Service was prompt. We had chips and salsa while we waited so it was cool. Overall, I recommend checking this out and trying the chipotle shrimp and salmon taco!

    I stopped by on a Wednesday after a fútbol game and found it to be a great late-night option…read more Ordering is simple. You walk in, place your order at the counter, and find a seat. There were a couple of groups dining in and someone picking up a to-go order, but there was still plenty of seating available. The employee working the counter was friendly. They also serve alcohol, and during my visit drinks were 20% off. Options included Pacifico, Modelo, Blue Moon, hard seltzers, and a selection of canned craft beers. I ordered: * Mahi Mahi Taco: the fish tasted fresh, and I liked the crispy onions on top. There was quite a bit of sauce, which made it pretty messy to eat. While the fish was good, it felt like a very heavy taco overall. * Surf & Turf Taco: this was loaded with steak and topped with two flavorful shrimp. The shrimp had an amazing flavor, and this taco was much more enjoyable and balanced. Overall, the service was great, the prices were very reasonable, and the protein quality was excellent. My only critique is that the tacos felt a little overdone with toppings and sauces when the quality of the protein could easily stand on its own. Still, it's a solid spot for an affordable late-night bite. One thing to note: there are no restrooms available inside the restaurant.

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