Clayton&#x27;s Mexican Take Out

I had a reservation on friday night for a party of 39 people. More family showed up than I…read moreaccounted for and we ended up being about 50. Whoops. Our waitress, Diana was amazing. I know we were a lot to handle and a party of our size couldn't have been easy for one server. She did an amazing job. Not a single one of our plates was wrong! She was very attentive and made sure our kiddos food came out first & our waters were never empty. Such a cute little restaurant, loved the ambience. Will definitely be back.

We spent a few wonderful days on Coronado Island, and after experiencing some disappointing…read morecustomer service at a Mexican restaurant down the street, Miguel's Cocina was such a blessing! From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server brought us water right away and kept our glasses filled without us even having to ask. The food was absolutely delicious--authentic, flavorful, and plentiful! The chips, salsa, and cheese dip were fresh and generous, and everything we ordered was so good that we even had enough leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Thank you, Miguel's Cocina, for the wonderful food and exceptional service! We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!

Family friendly!

Shrimp burrito

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Mangorita mocktail

Night & Day Cafe

4.3(796 reviews)

0.2 mi

I am now a fan of Chilaquiles!…read more I was in the mood for something different than my usual eggs, bacon and potatoes breakfast. After 10 minutes of looking at breakfast options, chilaquiles started to catch my attention. I landed on Night & Day Cafe's Chilaquiles. I am a scramble egg girl so this Chilaquiles was perfect. It came with shredded beef, beens, rice and of course the tortilla chips. I got red salsa to add on top and it was seriously delicious. It was a lot of food so I had it for breakfast and then again for lunch later. I ordered through UberEats for pick up. My food was ready upon arrival and very hot. I was greeted with a smile and hello. It's a nice cute cafe in Coronado if you have not checked it out already.

Food: we didn't get to try it…read more Service: appalling awful. We arrived at 6:02 A.M., opened the door, and were "greeted" by a woman who tersely said, "We're not open yet." My husband looked at his watch and asked what time they open. She responded, "6:00 A.M." We stood outside for a few minutes and then drove down the street to Clayton's Coffee Shop, where we were treated with respect. Ambiance: whatever divey-cool vibe existed was ruined by the super rude employee

Beer on tap

Hector's Special omelette

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Condiments at the bar

Blanco Cocina + Cantina

Stumbled upon Blanco Cocina while walking around. We got lured in by the happy hour signs. I…read morebelieve their happy hour on weekends is 12-2. Fantastic happy hour menu with great prices. I got the strawberry tangerine agua fresca, guac, and a beef taco. Agua Fresca was delicious. The guac had good quality avocados and is a large portion. Rarely do you get a good deal on guac, but this is worth your money. The taco was good. I'd really recommend this happy hour, I think it's a unique one.

Went there for a 10:30 AM reservation, and it took 10 minutes before our waitress came by, another…read morefive minutes before we got our first drinks, and another 10 minutes before we got the complementary chips and salsa. Just seems like any restaurant should get the drinks and complementary food items out almost immediately. Or maybe I've just got too high of expectations? Food was good, not a home run.

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Cocina 35

4.0(490 reviews)

1.1 mi

Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor seating

Food was delicious! Wait wasn't too bad. Our server Johan…read morewas on top of it and very polite! Overall will definitely be back.

Everything was deli and refreshing on a warm day. Johan was a wonderful server. The cochinita pibil…read morewas exceptional!

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La Puerta

4.2(4.8k reviews)

2.0 mi•Gaslamp

We came in on a busy Friday and had Avery as our server. Avery was extremely attentive, went above…read moreand beyond, and gave amazing service on a busy night. A great experience and amazing food, we will return!

We had a great experience at La Puerta! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere had that…read moreperfect mix of chill and lively -- definitely a popular spot without feeling too hectic. They also had some really great vegetarian options. The tostadas, veggie tacos, and flautas were all awesome and full of flavor. The margaritas were reasonably strong, which was nice. And definitely save room for the churros -- they were so good! The only thing that wasn't quite our preference was the queso fundido. It was a little more solid than we like; we prefer ours to be extra melty and gooey. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. Great food, drinks, service, and vibes!

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Chicken with fried cheese tacos

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Harland Hazy IPA

The Henry

First time at The Henry. We did not make reservations and had a 30 minute wait for dinner and we…read moresat at the bar. Ambiance is fantastic and fun!! Food was excellent. Sasha the Manager of The Henry was wonderful a long with the hostesses and Chris our server!! We will be back next time in Coronado for sure

Food: Guacamole (8/10) - Wasn't too salty and came in a good…read moresharable portion. I liked it! The chips felt fresh too. Umami Brussels Sprouts (10/10) - The best Brussels sprouts I've had in San Diego so far! They had a nice crisp to them and weren't too oily or anything, but had a LOT of flavor, which I love. It didn't just taste dry and salty like Brussels sprouts sometimes can. Definitely one of my favorites. Molten Butter Cake (10/10) - This dessert is an angel food cake with pretzel toffee and caramel inside, then it goes in the oven to get warm before being brought out and topped with vanilla bean gelato and caramel. It was so well balanced. It looked really sweet, but because of how balanced all the flavors were, it didn't actually taste overly sweet. I don't even like caramel and it was SO good in this. The outside was soft, and the toffee and pretzel inside gave it a nice crunch. I really liked the combination of the soft cake with the crunchy pretzel toffee. Wagyu Cheeseburger with fries (8.5/10) - The patty had a smoky, grilled type of flavor that was really yummy. It was a good portion and was made really well. The fries were also a decent addition as a side choice. Egg Sandwich (8.5/10) - Pretty basic, but really well made and put together. The bun was a bit toasted, so it wasn't super soft and had a slight crispness to it, which I liked. The flavors were really well balanced and it was honestly so good. Service: The best service! Even when it wasn't a staff member in charge of our table, we were frequently checked on and everyone was super attentive and conversational, which made the experience a lot more personal and better. I love being able to share a laugh and have a conversation with the staff. The staff member responsible for our table was Heider, and he was super attentive, helpful, conversational, and patient. We also loved meeting Sasha! She's super nice and conversational as well. Thank you for having us! Ambiance: Such a nice restaurant inside and outside. We got the patio high top seating and it was really nice. It was hot out, but the big umbrella helped. It's super busy, but it still felt nice outside, and everything looked super clean and aesthetic. Really nice vibes overall.

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Las Cuatro Milpas

4.3(3k reviews)

2.2 mi•Barrio Logan

OBSESSED ! been wanting to try the new location and it did not miss!…read more I ordered two hard shell tacos and a tamal w/ rice and beans! both delicious! Only thing I would change next time is to ask if they can fry the shell a little bit longer cause I need a good crunch lol. The beans and rice were amazing and the little tamal was so good and stuffed with a nice amount of pork. New location is pretty cool! Love that they serve you right away at the counter and then you just grab your spot. Seating is semi limited and they only have one restroom each for men and women. The service was super friendly too! Overall, loved everything except the fact that it was a little toasty inside and the bomb chile made the heat even worse lol 10/10, I'll be back ! ;)

I'm so excited they are OPEN again in a new location! Love the location, much better than the last,…read moretruly now the center of the community where they belong. Better parking, cleaner, just as few communal tables as the original. Same recipes, menu and service. Same deliciousness!!! A few wish list items - better quality napkins for how juicy everything is - why do Mexican restaurants do that to us? We use 20x more napkins than if you got the good ones. . Also no Mexican Coke in glass which made me sad. Good thing the delicious chicken taco cheered me right up Happy to have you back, Las Cuatro Milpas. San Diego would have never been the same without you.

Seats

Chorizo rice

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Inside

Cocina 35

Family-owned & operated

Cocina 35 is one of my favorite places to eat in San Diego because it has delicious Mexican food…read moreand a fun atmosphere. The restaurant looks aesthetic and nicely decorated which makes it a great place to take pictures and enjoy your food. I ordered chilaquiles, and they were really good and flavorful. The people who work there were also very nice and friendly. The prices are okay and reasonable for the food you get. One thing I don't like is that they close really early, so it can be hard to go later in the day. Overall, I would give Cocina 35 4 out of 5 stars.

The food was good…read more However we were told we can only buy water. Then when we asked we were told they were out of cups despite other tables were getting cups of tap water. The group I was with made a joke of it threw out the day but all in all was confused over the experience

4.0 mi•Roseville, Fleetridge, Point Loma

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La Perla Cocina Mexicana 3

4.6(624 reviews)

Came here for the CA burrito. While the meat was solid the rest of it lacked. Was just expecting…read moremore after seeing a line out the door. It's on par with any other hole in the wall Mex restaurant.

I went on the weekend just before noon to finally try the Oaxaca Burrito and there was already…read morearound a 30-40 minute wait to prepare the food. This place is super popular so plan on a line. You order at the counter and then they will call your number and there is plenty of seating. I tried the famous Oaxaca Burrito which uses a quesadilla as the tortilla encasing carne asada, fries, guacamole, rice , etc. It was really good and I can see the hype. I'm still not sold on French fries within burritos though. The burrito is huge and I could only eat 1/2 of it. Make sure to get some salsa to put on top

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Fish tacos

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Oaxacalifornia Burrito

Coasterra

4.0(4.1k reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$$

We had such a wonderful experience at Coasterra! From the moment we arrived, everything was…read morefantastic. Our server, Case, was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, attentive, conscientious, and timely throughout our entire meal. He made sure we had everything we needed without ever being overbearing. My mother even said she would eat at Coasterra every day if Case were her server, that's how impressed she was with his service! He truly went above and beyond and made our dining experience extra special. And the food was AMAZING! Everything we ordered was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can definitely tell there is care put into the food. The meals are a little on the pricey side, but considering the beautiful setting, quality of the food, and exceptional service, we felt it was worth it for a special occasion. We will definitely be back, and hopefully we'll get Case as our server again! He is a true asset to Coasterra.

I don't normally write Yelp reviews but I was truly blown away by the service I received at…read moreCoasterra this past weekend! Our server Ari (Ariana?) was so welcoming and kind to my husband and I. She recommended we order the Ahi tuna tostada and it did not disappoint!! The calamari was incredible as well- so delicious!! She was truly one of of the best servers I've ever encountered- gave us the full run down and recommendations based off the vibe we wanted for the night :)

Located on Harbor Island, Coasterra offers stunning views of the San Diego Bay, downtown skyline and Coronado Bridge.

View from patio

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Main dining room

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Kate H.

5 years ago

Hey, what's going on? I've been coming to Clayton's for years and loved the food however, my last two visits were a real disappointment. The first night I ordered a beef Chimi, my old standby. There was plenty of shredded beef, it was tender but had no flavor. It was like it was cooked without any seasonings at all. The second night I ordered the combo plate - two cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. Again, no flavor in the beans and the rice was awful. It had a taste but it was most unpleasant. Haven't been back since. Having read the most recent reviews it looks like I'm not alone. read more

Bunkie P.

2 months ago

Good luck going here. Every time I order a burrito from this place the workers are so stoned they just write down what kind of meat you want, everything else is just completely random. 3 times I've gone here and ordered a cali burrito (carne asada, fries, cheese, cream cheese) and 3 times I've gotten a carne asada burrito with carne asada, guac, lettuce, and tomato. Which tastes like garbage. Only reason this place is still open is because Coronado has screwed up traffic so bad going to Donny P's takes too long. Mary F. No escribo en español, señora. read more

Hector T.

5 years ago

The moment i arrived the vibe was immaculate i could see from the register all the action going down in the kitchen everyone there was so nice and enthusiastic. I was greeted with so much love and respect. The menu is big with lots of options. Also the many cool and never before seen beverages to choose from. I ordered the cali burrito and it was killer ngl!!!! This place will be on my radar for futher visits. Ill be back for sure for some more!!!!! read more

Ruth T.

15 years ago

You can not go wrong with a fish Taco and nobody does them better in the Corondo area than Claytons. The food is quick. THe people are friendly, and the food is all delish. The burritos are fresh and scrumptous! read more

Tsune B.

8 years ago

Ordered a veggie burrito NO EGG AND NO CHEESE, get home and it was all egg and all cheese. Seemed like a simple order but I guess not. Beyond disappointed. read more

Trent C.

6 years ago

My family and I have come here several times. Great food. Never disappoints. Something on the menu for everyone. Reasonably priced.

Mark K.

11 years ago

Very Good food and quick service which is huge because the place is a little small. Still would definitely recommend it.

Justin B.

2 years ago

The Jalapeno cheese sauce is so good. Best Mexican food on the island by far, I would eat here everyday if I could.

Ernesto C.

2 years ago

The burritos are huge! My favorite is the Chicken Chipotle burrito. The staff is friendly, and quick.

David G.

9 years ago

Magnífico! Incredible. Best Mexican food ever! I tried the protein burrito! It was delicious.

Josh R.

2 years ago

I've been coming here for almost 30 Years. Family is local. We swear by this place. 5 stars read more

Nana S.

1 year ago

owner took my review offensive bad place overall, I would not lie about reviewing something.

Eric M.

307

14 years ago

Very quick and the Coronado burrito is amazing so is the California burrito.

Joseph C.

8 years ago

don't miss out on this gem. best value on the island and great food.

Jon P.

13 years ago

Love their burrito's. Best in town!

Ray W.

14 years ago

not good at alllllll!!!!!!!!!!!

Jill R.

14 years ago

two words... fish tacos

ben a.

15 years ago

Big burrito lunch. Solid.

James A.

17 years ago

Damn good for Coronado.

Alexis R.

14 years ago

Yummy!

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