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    Casa de Maria

    3.6 (415 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CASA DE MARIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Blain C.

    Delicious Mexican restaurant!! But what stood out to me the most was the service here. All around good vibes. My husband and I went at a busy time last Saturday afternoon. Our server always asked what we needed and we started with chips and salsa. The chips were so fresh and crisp. The salsa had a kick to it which he let us know prior. He asked us for a refill because we ate that up. For our main dishes we ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos and chicken enchiladas. I usually don't eat much of the rice and refried beans but I couldn't help myself. The refried beans and rice felt light to me which is surprising with queso fresco. I enjoyed the food and the overall experience. I would highly recommend lunch and drinks here in the Old Town area. A must.

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    Cat R.

    Food: My cousin and I each ordered tacos and shared so we each got a fish taco and carne asada taco. Both were great and so were the beans and rice! Service: Olivia was our server and she was very nice. Service overall was quick and great. A token per customer is provided for the restrooms across the way. A complimentary photo is taken with option to buy the bigger version for $20. Ambiance: Very nice! Even have a little stage within the restaurant area so it was nice to listen to while eating and just looking around.

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    Yesenia P.

    My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our dinner. The staff was very friendly! Outside seating was nice! They even sang happy birthday to a guest which was very sweet!! The food was great! We got the following: Irish Coffee - very strong Surf and Turf as a Wet Burrito - 10/10 Tampiquena - 8/10

    Michael M.

    Fantastic food . Our server was phenomenal. My margarita was huge, enough for two. Enjoyed my steak fajita. Indoor/outdoor seating with live music. Only negative is bathroom situation. Share a common bathroom for area. Given coin to use. Bathrooms were filthy .

    Danielle G.

    Casa de Maria is the perfect place to have lunch outdoors in Old Town. It's located just away from the center where it can get very crowded. The staff is dressed in vintage outfits I loved and serviced was great. The food was yummy and we especially loved the house salsa. Alicia León was the entertainment while we ate, her voice is beautiful she sang classic and modern songs in both english and Spanish. Also she danced twrds the end of her set, it was lovely! And their spicy mango margarita is so good, a must to order there.

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    10/10 I'm not one to leave a review but the food was great got the molcajete, the service was amazing, Gonzalo A. Was very friendly and on top of things main reason why I will comeback , the music is what made it even better, live rock en español and guy can play! Will comeback!

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    J E.

    First time trying this restaurant in old town and it was delicious! We did come on the second day of Dia de Los Muertos, so for a party of two we did wait but it was worth it. The chips and salsa were great. Got a second round and wanted to take some home. I ordered a carne asada and Baja fish taco, both tasted great! The green salsa I asked for on the side was perfect!! My partner ordered the rolled chicken tacos, those were tasty too. She also ordered a mangoñada drink and that hit the spot. Over all, great experience.

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    Thank you for your kindness, it was the busiest holiday of the year.

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    Olivia was the best server! Loved the food, beer, and music! I'll be coming back for the tequila tasting! Thank you!

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    Food is great. Gonzalo Aguilar was attentive, and give us a great services. We would definitely come back.

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    Delicious food and service was great. Our server Gonzalo was very kind and attentive.

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    Great atmosphere, good food and Olivia, the waitress was outstanding! I'd go back just for the service!

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    Best service by Gonzalo Aguilar. the food was also great. try the tampiquena and the carne asada.

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    Ask the Community - Casa de Maria

    Is there live music? If yes, when and what time? Thank you!

    Yes, we have live music every weekend. From 12:39-7:30pm

    Can I reserve a table for 14?

    You are welcome to call the restaurant at (619) 692-3009. We take reservations for Monday thru Thursday. Do NOT take reservations on Weekends.

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    Review Highlights - Casa de Maria

    10/10 I'm not one to leave a review but the food was great got the molcajete, the service was amazing, Gonzalo A.

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    Dramatic dining space!
    Dramatic dining space!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!
    Cool and dramatic setting!

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    Delicious food, great view, and wonderful hospitality!…read more On our last evening in San Diego, we went to Coasterra to wrap up our vacation there. This restaurant came highly recommended by major Visit San Diego websites, and we felt we should give it a try. Located right next to the water, the restaurant offers expansive view of the harbor and the San Diego skyline. Sitting is about 50/50 indoor vs. outdoor, and we chose the indoor sitting as it tended to get colder in the evening. Parking is available out front, but we took Lyft there. We came in around Happy Hour, and we were able to score two appetizers for $11 each. We got fried calamari and fish cervice as appetizers. For entree, we had the fish tacos and scallops. Both of the appetizers were excellent, and the cervice was so light and flavorful. My husband loved his scallop entree, and the taste and presentation were original and outstanding. My fish taco was enjoyable as well. For dessert, we had fresh churro that was paired with ice cream, which was excellent as well. Our meal came to $143 with taxes, which was a very good value with the quality and services offered. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, which made us felt right at home. As for the ambiance, it felt modern and relaxed. There were diverse customers from locals, tourists, and business people. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and we will return.

    We discover a gem. Our server Case is a 10 star server in a 5 star rating system. The atmosphere…read morewas all of the 5 stars. The table side guacamole was all five stars. The main courses we ordered we not what our taste buds were looking for. The flan ( Yes, the flan ) was the best flan I have ever consumed. As dense as a cheese cake and coconut flavors of the islands. We lookd forward to giving the place another go because of the Service, the Atmosphere, and the guacamole. We hear happy hour on a week day is the best time to indulge.

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    They do things a little different at this place. The California had guacamole and sour cream. Makes…read moreit more like a carne asada burrito adding fries. That said, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this burrito. It's large, filling, but their sauce had an almost artificial red color to it. Despite the weird look of the sauce, it had decent spice, wasn't overwhelming but wasn't weak either. Parking is very difficult here, and seating is limited. It's a small tack shop style place, made more for to-go orders. Service was fast and friendly. Their horchata is where they really lose a star, it's from a fountain and tastes like it, watered down artificial flavor. However you don't come here for the drinks, you come here for the large tasty California Burritos, hence the name. They've definitely won me over and I'll be back when in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

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    Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito
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