Pasion Tequila pop up event at Casa Octavio was so much fun. We're so glad to see more places offering this quality tequila. We love how smooth it is and that their tequila doesn't have any additives. We've tried all of their tequila!! Casa Octavio is a beautiful place. Great service & nice food options. We can't way to visit again. #DiningWithTheAndersons #PasiónTequila #Tequila #QualityProduct #CasaOctavio read more

Food sucks and the bar tender had horrendous breath. He was nice but someone needs to encourage him to see a dentist Also bathrooms were awful. Dirty and no air flow. read more

Close to the Padres stadium, decided to grab a bite to eat & libations. Had their happy hour menu. Carnitas tacos were tasty. Truffle fries weren't that great, but we still ate it. It was a warm day so we sat in the bar. Service was good and it wasn't too noisy at the bar. read more

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One star for the service because the staff is really nice. One star for the place because it is pretty cool in here. And if I could give half a star for the food I would. The carne asada tacos were pretty fatty and the flavor was ok. We came here on a punch because my kid was starving and needed something asap. We didn't bother looking at the reviews because that's how hungry she was. There is a reason that this place was pretty empty on comic con weekend. Won't come back. Do not recommend. read more

In our new hood looking for a joint we haven't hit yet, and my wife remembered this place because we were at the Greek place next door recently. Ordered a beer and my bride had a margarita... waiter came back to tell me they don't carry that beer anymore. Service strike 1. Ordered the house guac... nice blend of avocado, onion, garlic, and cilantro. There was maybe a cup of guac, not enough to really share and certainly not worth $22. It was to be served with red salsa...we asked the server to which he responded "I'll check on it"(but never returned. Service strike 2. Our burrito came, and we asked for a second plate, and again for the red salsa. It was taking awhile to get a plate, and the hostess stopped by so we asked again. She began to argue that salsa was not included with the $22 guac(though it clearly is in the menu) Service strike 3... Bathroom was messy, service was horrible, and food was overpriced. We will not need to stop here again, and I recommend you don't either. read more

Casa Octavio - House Guacamole for $22? Fool me once... - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very helpful server who recommended the two best items on the menu: Chicken Mole Enchiladas and Octavio Burger. You can't go wrong with the recommendation of the person who works there. The burger meat is cooked well done. Service - food came out quickly. Ambiance - sat inside but next to the patio door, so best of both worlds. Would definitely return. read more

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The happy hour is great!!! Cat and Christian are wonderful helpful fun the the best Loved my mezcal lime margarita Great place to be before any event at Petco stadium read more

Casa Octavio - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Garlic Parmesan fries had way too much pepper, didn't even expect pepper to be put on the fries and got me in the back of the throat. The server was nice and we were drawn in by their happy hour menu. Ordered 4 for $20 Mexican candy shots which didn't really have that much alcohol. Loved that it was so close to the stadium and had great vibes before the game. read more

Casa Octavio - Garlic Parmesan fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

We decided to give Cafe Octavio a try while in San Diego, but unfortunately it a disappointing visit for us. We sat outside, which was perfectly pleasant, but the service left a lot to be desired. Our server, Cat, was polite enough but not very attentive, and midway through our meal she went on break. Maybe it's normal here, but it was a little strange watching her sit at a nearby table chatting with other staff while our drinks sat empty. The food was fine but nothing memorable. We were served chips with three different salsas, but there was no explanation of what they were, which would have been a nice touch. On top of that, several drink options were unavailable, no tea, no sparkling water, no Coke, and no espresso, which meant no espresso martinis. Overall, the whole experience felt underwhelming. Between the spotty service, limited drink selection, and average food, we left feeling like there are plenty of other places in San Diego we'd try before coming back here. read more

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Came to this place yesterday since I was going to the Dodgers vs Padres game. The place wasn't packed with people, and we had to wait like 10 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us standing by their "wait here to be seated" sign. Once we were seated, the waitress was nice. It took a while for my filet mignon nachos to come up. I've had filet mignon at a lot of places, and what they gave me was just regular carne asada steak meat, which was weird to me. The meat was overcooked, and I wasn't even asked, "How do you want your steak cooked?" Would I give this place another try? Probably not. Good thing I'm not from the area. read more

Casa Octavio - Filet mignon nachos, but with regular asada steak meat. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service good. They had DJs... no one dancing and I asked if they would play "old music" (he said no immediately) like like ABBA. He said no! No one dancing but if he played music that the crowd would dance to, it would rock the place. Doesnt matter, the DJ was a dick saying so even before any request. read more

Horrible service. Made a reservation and showed up on time. Took 10 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge that we were there waiting to be seated. Two groups walked away before us for non acknowledgment. Then was told that they don't accept reservations on game day...Well then remove that from your options. The restaurant was packed and she said they only have 2 servers. Only 2 servers on a day that they don't take reservations because it's too busy??? Horrible experience and stuck trying to find alternative arrangement at the last minute read more

I'd give no stars if possible. Came with my family for dinner and it was not that busy. The bathroom had sh*t all over the floor and not only that but our waitress forgot several items multiple times. The food was absolutely disgusting. I ordered the surf and turf tacos it was completely inedible, additionally the brisket nachos came out and the brisket was hard as a rock. read more

Casa Octavio - Surf and Turf Tacos (4) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Solid spot for drinks. Their happy hour drinks are well worth the price for quality tequila. Compared to their competition in the neighborhood drinks above average food decent but also pricey. Vibes are great and they are dog friendly. read more

Casa Octavio - La Jefa and Hibiscus Mint - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Went for happy hour. We were greeted rather quickly. I ordered a house margarita, which was just ok. It was a little sweet and seemed like they served it in the ice they mixed it with rather than putting it in fresh ice. After drinks, we ordered a few items. It seemed like the kitchen was really struggling. Everyone's food seemed to take awhile. The carnitas had a lot of liquid, and no crispy edges. The nachos and caesar was ok. I also opted to try their PB tequila, but I wasn't a fan. I had higher hopes, but everything was just so-so to me. Our server was very nice, but seemed overwhelmed. I may stop in and try a different margarita, but the food we tried didn't make me want to try any bigger plates, as we just have too many great Mexican spots in SD. read more

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Casa Octavio is a hidden gem! It gives off speak easy vibes and has some tasty drinks along with great service. Alex, the bartender, was friendly and helpful with all his recommendations. I got to try their mezcal margarita and it was the perfect combination of smokey, sweet, and refreshing. I also ordered their nachos and added steak. It was a huge portion for $24 that's great for sharing! I just wish it came with more steak and cheese. Overall, I would highly recommend you check them out next time you're in Downtown and looking for tasty drinks and a good time. read more

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I really wish I could have great things to say about Casa Octavio. We had a large group of 13, and had made a reservation the day before. It seemed like they were only staffed for a random Tuesday, which is strange when you have a table of 13 coming and it's a Friday. Our waiter truly did the best he could, but it was just him. There was a manager sitting near our table on his laptop for a majority of the time. My perception when I realized it was a manager was that he didn't care. Even then, when it seemed like our waiter asked for help he just walked away. One bartender, one cook and one waiter with a manager that was just there to hangout and not jump in was sad. I was only able to order one drink the entire time I was there, it took so long for everything. To get our drinks, to get chips and salsa, to order our food...and seriously about 45 minutes before our food started to come out!! Again, group of 13 with a reservation made in advanced and just one cook who was also doing the best she could. We could see her from the window next to our table and it was disheartening because she was cooking for the entire place...remember I said it was a Friday?!? The chicken on the Mezcal Chicken Alfredo and Chicken Cesar Salad that was ordered was very dry. I lucked out though, the ribeye on my salad was so so delicious! Cooked perfectly, could cut it with my fork! The steak would be the only thing that would bring me back! read more

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Walked into this place by mistake. Almost didn't stay, but the owner made a good impression so I took a chance and I'm glad I did. The Cadillac Margarita was on point and perfectly made. The Mahi Mahi Ceviche was outstanding. Price point was good considering you are in the high rent district. All in all I will go back just for the ceviche. Probably the best I've ever had. However, I did ask them to cut the spice back a little as I don't like the pepper spice to over power the fish. It didn't. It was perfect. read more

No. Not even on your most desperate night. Dont go. San Diego has tons of places that are tasty, timely and with good vibes. This place? Lacks all 3. NOT an asset to the downtown. read more

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This is such an awesome gem downtown. I love their Cochinita Sliders! Spicy but not hot but rather very flavorful. They also have one of the BEST burgers downtown too and the good fries not that battered type that every other restaurant has. Also the tequila selection is incredible! The bartender Christian suggested a peanut butter tequila shot called Manibal that is my new go-to shot. read more

The Alfred tacos were great! The service was friendly and efficient. Always had my water refilled right away! It was not far from comic con. Classic San Diego charm! read more

Casa Octavio - Comic con menu - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Loved the mezcal lime margarita. Cat And Christian are the best. No hitter nachos were delicious.

To start service here was awesome. Our bartender/server was attentive and made sure our drinks were always filled. Drinks, this is the place btw. Excellent margaritas! Food wise, well, it's pretty meh. For dinner we had chips and salsa, cheese quesadilla, carne asada tacos and chicken mole enchiladas. All were under seasoned, seriously, the smallest amount of salt would go a long way. I think they really should rethink their menu, it's so basic and given the price it should be more creative and interesting. The space is pretty cool, very Instagram. For me, I'd definitely come back for the margaritas but not much else. "My two essential ingredients are chilies, any kind, dried or fresh; and acid, whether it's citrus - lemon, lime, yuzu - or vinegars. Food has to pop." -Jean-Georges Vongerichten read more

My first time eating at Casa Octavio was to support the lgbt center of San Diego! We ordered the casa Octavio nachos with tofu and chicken mole enchiladas to split between 3 people. The tofu was scrambled and had a cheesy texture similar to cotija cheese. The mole sauce wasn't too sweet and the chicken was juicy. We left very full. We also drank a hibiscus cocktail, chamango margarita, and a house margarita which were delicious. Our server also recommended baby mango shots which tasted like juice but got us feeling silly, I highly recommend the drinks. The bathroom was visibly clean but kinda smelled like urine but it's downtown so I'll take it lol read more

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I had scouted this place out for a reservable outdoor space for a large group on a busy Saturday night bc I needed something super close to the stadium. Found this place and when we arrived there was one amazing person working everything front of house - bartender host server. Somehow, and I truly don't know how, he was able to serve our group even as we had many people dropping in and adding more to their orders. Of course on a night like that, one check only !!! The food, when I was selecting a place, was actually less important because I just needed the location to be correct. However, I loved my salad with Tofu (maybe the only thing vegan on the menu?) as it was AMPLE. Tacos were as can be expected in SD, delicious. My partner got a seafood pasta dish and unfortunately said his pasta was undercooked but again it was such a busy night - bound to have one part that doesn't go perfectly. We had lots of dishes and it seemed everyone had a great time which was the most important part. In sum, was beyond grateful to have a large patio we could have a reservation for as many patios nearby are small. For a busy night all alone the server absolutely crushed it. read more

This is my go to spot in downtown as I built a good bond with the staff there. Over time I will try the whole menu. Everything thing I have tried this far is great. Some nuisance, but overall delicious food. The nights I've gone it's not crowded, maybe a good thing or a bad thing, but who knows. read more

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We came here for a drink and then later in the evening were back for a wedding buyout of drinks and dinner. While I can't comment on regular service I will say that they were understaffed given the buyout, but made a good effort. Food: steak tacos and the burger. Tacos were fine, but the meat was definitely on the dry side. Burger was nice and had an appealing smoky flavor. Others had the mezcal chicken pasta which they said was nice. Not sure if this is always the case, but they didn't have any soda. It's a tequila spot with limited other options and apparently just water if you don't drink. I don't think I would come back here again on my own for dinner, but it could be ok for a quick drink before a game or something. read more

For a pregame stop this place is great. The service, open air vibe, and pricing is spot on. Service is laid back and attentive, it's not the insane rush of pregame happy hour you find at other places. Location is right between two entrances to the stadium and makes for super easy access. Cool spot for a pregame stop, try it out. read more

Casa Octavio - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The food here is very average and overpriced. We ordered the guacamole and carnitas burrito. The menu stated that the guacamole had tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeno. The jalapeno and tomatoes were missing. It was a very small portion for $22. It also was supposed to come with salsa, which was absent from our plate. When we asked for salsa, we're given a small 2 ounce portion on hot sauce. The burrito had flavorful carnitas but was very small. Also, the bathroom was a mess and service was subpar. If you're looking for decent Mexican food in this area, I would skip this place and go to City Tacos or Tacos el Gordo. read more

This place is amazing! The food was delicious! We got the surf & turf tacos! The meat was perfectly seasoned and flavorful! The nachos were amazing! And the Caesar salad was incredible! Great customer service! Will definitely be back!! read more

Casa Octavio - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Casa Octavio is a new agave/tequila bar and lounge on the ground floor of the DiamondView Tower in East Village. The building is one block north of the right field corner entrance to Petco Park. When you walk into the place, what immediately stands out is the rows and rows of liquor bottles adorning the shelves on multiple walls. The sofas and tables in the back of the suite make for a nice area to relax and chill in a low-lit ambiance. The first page of the food menu listed the appetizers and entrees. It was primarily Mexican cuisine with a few noodle dishes, a ribeye steak, and scallops also available. The other page featured street tacos, a kids menu, and dessert. It was odd to have a couple of items for kids because this doesn't seem to be a spot where you would want to bring minors. If anything, the addition of a cigar bar would make this an even more adult establishment. I chose the Seven Seas Linguini for my meal. The noodles were served in a tomato base with roughly four pieces each of shrimp, mussels, and clams. Some whitefish and crab were also a part of the mix. The amount of protein in the dish was sufficient, however I would have liked more linguini for better balance. Perhaps the menu will be expanded at some point because as it stands, the Italian and American offerings seemed to be afterthoughts to the Mexican fare. The service was fine as I was one of only two parties dining at the time. My impression of Casa Octavio is that you would come here to imbibe after a meal elsewhere or following the conclusion of a baseball game or concert. The atmosphere feels more conducive for that compared to a full evening of food and drinks. read more

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Where do I begin! Would give negative stars if I could. First red flag should have been the restroom that literally had poop everywhere, on floor, on toilet, so disgusting. We started with appetizers that were not appetizing at all! Prok Belly Guac had what could only be days old pork belly that was so hard you could not eat it. The guac, was more like a hunk of avocado that was partially smashed on the end and a huge clump. We also ordered queso, which was just melted shredded cheese in a cast iron pan that that moment it cooled, turned into a giant lump of hard cheese accompanied by stale hard tortilla chips. Then we move on to the surf and turf tacos, which are marked as spicy, but the level of spice was absolutely awful. The moment the food hit your lips and mouth it went numb and you could not even taste the food anymore to tell if it was good. When we mentioned it to our waitress (who was very sweet) she told us that people complain about this all the time, to include both tables around us who overheard our conversation and agreed. She said she would talk to the manager (later told he was the owner), who never came and spoke to us. He stood across the room yelling at her in front of everyone. She came back very upset and apologized that he would not come and speak to us and he took $6 off our $254.00 bill which was actually charged us for 3 surf and turf tacos and we only had two. We were not even asking for discount but merely to speak to him about the meal. That is shameful behavior to not come and address your guests, and then to treat his staff that way and humiliate her in front of the whole restaurant is downright despicable. Additionally, we were seated in front of the window to the kitchen, and it was concerning to watch the cook smell the plate of meat that he was about to cook, as the other cook questioned him about it. I would NEVER eat there again. Feel very bad for those who work there under his management. read more

Tried wings and Cochinta Pibil sliders! They were delicious! My boyfriend and I recommended and will be coming back!

Service was awful from the start. I had a reservation because it was a concert night at Petco Park. When I checked in the hostess tried to be funny and said "Oh, we gave your table away." I didn't find it amusing. We were seated quickly though and waited about 10 minutes for a server to come to our table. We ordered our drinks and the server told us we needed to order our food right away because the kitchen was backed up. We were in no rush but because of the way she made it sound I ordered the first thing I saw in the menu. I can't even remember the name of it now. Our drinks eventually arrive and it's one of the most lackluster margaritas I've ever had. It was a simple "House margarita" but even those can be delicious if made right. Not here. Our food arrives and it looks like it was just thrown on the plate with a literal bunch of cilantro. Stems and all. Would not recommend this place to anyone. I wanted to try this restaurant because I love tequila and they have a beautiful tequila wall and all of my favorite tequilas. It was also our 18th wedding anniversary and I sat at the table and cried because I was so disappointed with everything. read more

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Let me start off by saying that this place is randomly empty 99% of the time and that they have one waiter (he has braces) who is so nice and makes the experience a 10/10 when he is there. I went in to on my birthday eve wanting to ring in my birthday here with locals and asked politely if they did anything special for birthdays (knowing they are a restaurant) which they said no to, which was totally fine. We then ordered some drinks only for the bartender who was clearly annoyed since we got there to splash dirty water all over me while he was cleaning without a peep, and apology, acknowledgement nothing. read more

Great location to stop for brunch when your in the area. This place wasn't super busy; which was a plus when your hungry and don't want to wait. Lol. Service was good; you can sit wherever you want. Nice tequila selection and bar. It was cute inside. The food was tasty and satisfying for our bellies. Ordered an omelette - with ham; bacon ; cheese and onions; also comes with a little salad and potatoes and toast. Very good. Also ordered chiquilles which were good as well; wish it came with Chile verde pork; would of been bomb. Other meat options such as chorizo and chicken were offered. read more

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Really good food. Also, staff were awesome and personable. Gorgeous decor, the tequila bottles look amazing on lit up shelves. read more

Casa Octavio - Mole chicken enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Very cute place right by Petco Park. The game was going and we could head the cheers and watch the TVs which made it feel like we were almost there ;) Enjoyed aguachiles, surf and turf tacos, and mole chicken enchiladas. The aguachiles were super spicy we struggled a bit but they were tasty. Another server let us know that you can get green sauce as well that was less spicy so opt for that if you're not a huge fan of spice. The surf and turf tacos were delicious and a great portion for the price point. 4 tacos, rice and beans for $24. The mole chicken enchiladas were also tasty, I'm not a huge mole fan so these were not so intense with a strong chocolate or smoke flavor like some places do. The staff was very friendly and the margaritas were delicious. read more

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Service was good but the food was tasteless. This was the first time since I can remember that I just wanted to stop eating cause the food was so bland. read more

Casa Octavio - The nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm still reflecting on how bad this experience was . I ordered within 10 minutes and proceeded to wait 2 hours and I never received my meal. I had to ask the waitress to cancel it. It was so bad that during our wait she offered to refill our guac as an apology (this was the most laughable portion of guac and was TWENTY TWO DOLLARS) and she never even fulfilled that . They brought a drink out for my bf that he never asked for and then charged us for it. Tables around us were visibly upset. This is genuinely the worst restaurant in downtown and maybe the worst experience I've had in San Diego yet. I should have just walked out. read more