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    Coasterra

    4.0 (4.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Our bill before requesting to have the 5% fee removed
    Shalin E.

    Ask your server to remove the 5% supplemental fee. Coasterra automatically adds this to the bill for employees health insurance, however, they do not provide the employees with health insurance. If you pay this you are giving the property a 5% tip for existing. It does NOT go to the employees. This is one of the main reasons for the lower score. Beautiful view of the harbor and downtown. Free and valet parking available, free parking is available non peak hours (Sun-Thur I believe). Restaurant is clean and has an open concept interior design to maximizing the view. Dishes were hit and miss, the salmon was too fishy smell and taste. Better quality was expected from fine dining on the water. The Tampiquena was cooked well but really lacked flavor, this dish relied heavily on the drizzle of sauce over the top. The surf/turf fajitas were flavored well and portion was good size. Enchiladas were good flavor and solid portion. The Cazuela (pork) was probably the best flavored dish and the pork melted in my mouth. The wagyu burger was average, overpriced but due to the location no one was surprised. Our group ordered several Alcohol beverages, coconut margarita was the crowd favorite. Old Fashioned was a disappointment, for $27/ea we expected them to come out Smokey and have a better pour. By the time the drink arrived to our table and the server removed the lid zero smoke billowed out which was lack luster. Pours are measured, smaller highball glasses may give the illusion of better value. All wines/prosecco's were as expected. The drink menu is larger than the food menu, ensuring something for everyone. Our server was polite, professional and did not make any mistakes. I noticed that he has several large parties and handled everything well. Thank you Travis. Although the property appears to be ADA compliant, I think that anyone in a wheelchair would have a very difficult time washing their hands in the women's restroom. The sinks are very wide and difficult to reach the water spout. Coasterra has dishes on their website that are not on the menu. One example is the scallops, Coasterra needs to update the website to temper disappointment when guests arrive. Overall, nice experience one time, mainly for the view and the service.

    Tempura Mahi Taco
    Teresa T.

    This location is definitely an upscale Mexican vibe, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. For apps, we shared the calamari and Tempura Jalapeno-Cilantro cauliflower. I loved the cauliflower app. It was well seasoned, and had a good crunch to it. Calamari was good as well. But I highly recommend cauliflower app over calamari. For main course, I got the tempura Mahi Tacos. They were very filling and had a very subtle spicy kick in the tacos. Overall, the food was good for upscale Mexican-esque food. Service was excellent as well. Our waters never ran empty and after apps, they gave us new napkins to set our forks and knives down while they took our small plates away. They even offered to give us a new set of forks and knives. I think it is small details like this that make a difference. The most prominent detail I really liked about this location was the ocean view. We made a reservation for outdoor seating, and had an amazing view of the ocean and sunset. Parking was a little difficult. There's only one row for free self parking, but it is very limited. They offer $10 valet which I had to do because I could not find any parking. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. Because this restaurant is a more high-end / upscale restaurant, I would recommend this location more for a special occasion or date night rather than a casual place to eat.

    Audrey T.

    Great place to take people from out of town. Love the view, love the happy hour, and love their coconut margarita! Their customer service is great as well. The food is a bit underwhelming for the price.

    Lindsy H.

    My new favorite spot in San Diego! I had no idea Reuben E. Lee was gone and this beautiful venue replaced it! I am so glad! This visit we stuck to the Happy Hour menu for food, but the main menu looked so tasty! The margarita very strong and had too much ice, but the wine was tasty! The chips, salsa and guacamole were wonderful and the guacamole was a hearty portion - well worth the cost. The ceviche was just okay, it was packed with what should have been delicious ingredients and in the end it was pretty tasteless. The service was A+ and the view, well there are no words.

    Campechana
    Jacky P.

    The ambiance is welcoming. Music playing in the background. You have two options stand in bar area or sit with a view. We opted for a view by the beach. We definitely splurged. As it was our first time here and we thought the food portions would be small. Wrong. You definitely get your money's worth so be mindful when ordering. Capechana- decent - could be a shared appetizer if you want sea food. Agua Aguachiles- decent - could also be shared as an appetizer. To close it off we had steak and lobster. (Totally shareable) - more on the pricer side. But definitely worth it. Service was greag. Our waiter check in on us a few times but it didnt feel as if he was all over when we felt rushed so this was a plus. We were here for about two hours talking and enjoying the view. Flavors - delicious

    Jenny S.

    Food, views, vibes & service were all 10/10. I came on a Tuesday night at 7pm to celebrate my husband's birthday. It was pretty already, but we had a reservation. We got seated quickly and got lucky with a side table and perfect view of the city. We saw it during sunset and at night with all the lights. They give you chips and salsa to start and we got the spicy margarita and strawberry margarita both were tasty and easy to drink. We opted to get the paella for 2 which takes a little extra time to prepare but was well worth the wait. It was so flavorful with all the seafood being a nice touch of salt. It was a little spicy but the cream sauce balanced it well. The rice was fluffy but crispy on the bottom. It could've fed 4 people probably. We got a complimentary slice of strawberry tres leches and it was the perfect ending to our meal. So incredibly light and not too sweet. Our server, Abdo made our dining experience even better with his friendliness and attention to the fact that we were celebrating something. All the staff we interacted with were pleasant and attentive. I'll definitely be back to try other things on their menu and would highly recommend!

    The scenery/view was incredible
    Brigette J.

    An Unforgettable Birthday Celebration! I took my husband here for his birthday this past Monday, and the entire experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. First, the location and the views are simply stunning. It set the perfect backdrop for a celebratory evening. But what really elevated the vibe was the music! The playlist was so on point that I literally found myself dancing in my seat to every single song. It created such a fun, lively energy. I also have to give a massive shoutout to our waiter, who was incredibly attentive, warm, and anticipated our every need. The entire staff went above and beyond to make my husband feel so wonderfully celebrated. From a sweet little "Happy Birthday" sign to a surprise dessert at the end of the meal, every detail was thoughtful and perfectly executed. This place is truly incredible. We will absolutely be back!

    Wagu burger
    Theodore U.

    I am a huge fan of all of the Cohn restaurants. Coasterra is one of the only ones in San Diego that I had never experienced until now. So I was very excited to see what this place had to offer. Celebrated my daughter's 19th birthday here this week, and to be honest, I was not impressed. The location and views from this place are unmatched. Tons of covered patio seating with a breathtaking view of the downtown skyline. As for the food, it was just ok. It was mostly mexican seafood, but there was a good mix of other items like steak and a wagu burger. Everything was served hot and fresh, but in my honest opinion, everything just lacked flavor. Everything I tasted was just bland, and I tasted a little bit of all of my family's meals. But everyone agreed. Maybe we are just spoiled with San Diego Mexican food. My biggest complaint of the night was the service. Our waiter started off well. He took our drink orders and when he returned, asked if we wanted to get appetizers started, which we did. Our appetizers came out and were finished and we still had not seen our server to order our main dinner. This continued to be the issue all night, we were constantly looking and waiting for our server. There were other servers that came around and filled our drinks and took our plates, and they were great! But we really didn't see our main server most of the night. And one of the times that we did walk by, my daughter asked for a new glass of water because she had dropped food into the glass. He took the glass and never came back. I ended up giving my daughter my water. I did notice that the servers at the other tables were awesome. They were attentive, and we constantly saw them checking on their guest. And like I said, we are fans of all of the Cohn restaurants we have dined at before, so the level of service we received is not typical. Maybe our server was new??? I will say, this is not a cheap place to eat. My family of 5 spent almost $240 and that was with no alcohol or desserts. So you would expect to receive a high level of service. Other than the ambience, our experience was just ok. I would highly recommend the restaurants next door, which are owned by the same owner, and have never disappointed us in quality and/or service (Island Prime or C-Level).

    Alan S.

    So the second time around, I would have to say this was a much better experience. I did go during lunch and not dinner. Our server David was super attentive and welcoming. He kept checking in on our food and we did hit a hiccup which was we put in the order for the kids first, but it didn't come till much after our adult entrées came so again I would say the consistency still need some growth but overall it was much better than my last time. You can see the picture where our food wise and we waited for about 12 minutes until the kids food came. I will give the extra Star because of David and the service that he provided checking in on us refilling our water. He was very attentive and very kind This time we did try some new dishes like the mahi tacos, which were good, but the fish was a little tough. The trout plate which was cooked actually very well and my kids both got hamburgers. Again, beautiful scenery and the food was overall good for some reason we had a hiccup again. Nothing can be perfect but again I will say that service was great. The view was amazing as usual and glad to revisit.

    Birthday cake
    Regis K.

    We are total creatures of habit and always end up at C Level for lunch whenever we're in San Diego, but we've been eyeing Coasterra next door for a while now. Decided to finally mix things up this time, and it did not disappoint! It's definitely an upscale Mexican spot, but the main draw right off the bat is the location. We got hooked up with a waterfront table, and the views of downtown SD and the Coronado Bridge are unreal. Here's what we ordered: Queso Fundido: Started with this and it was delicious. Famous Fajitas (Shrimp & Steak): Hands down the highlight. The meat was super well-seasoned and the charred veggies added so much flavor. Tampiqueña: Really solid and flavorful. Note on the chips: The chips here are a little different than what you usually get at a typical neighborhood Mexican joint--a bit thicker/different texture--but still tasty! All in all, everything was fabulous. If you're stuck in a routine of only going to C Level, definitely give Coasterra a try! We're super glad we finally did.

    Fried calamari
    Ika I.

    Delicious food, great view, and wonderful hospitality! 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.

    Ceviche Trio
    Irene B.

    Made reservations on open table but the space is so big there were still lots of vacancies when we went for a Saturday lunch. Ordered the crispy calamari, ceviche trio, and ahi tuna tostada. Enjoyed the different flavors of ceviche and was a fan of the super crispiness of calamari. My fav was the ahi tuna tostada. Super dressed up and had a good mix of crunchy, tart, salty, and mildly spicy. The restaurant has a great view of the ocean especially if you sit outside. Our waiter was very friendly and our food came out in a timely manner.

    Tortilla Soup
    Sean M.

    The food was good and for the setting (both the establishment and the city) was not overpriced. Our server was friendly and took good care fo us. We likely will not be going back simply because the place was just too loud. My wife and I spent the evening shouting back and forth to each other other. It's quite large, the music is loud, and they don't do anything to dampen the sound. Their giant patio was hosting someone's business event as well as some family affairs, which meant we had a bunch of toddlers (one of whom was in only a diaper) running around on the other side of the glass. That's fine, families have to go out too it's just not what we expected from this particular place when we made the reservation. Since I have it, I'll include a photo of the tortilla soup, which was quite good.

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    Average Menu prices?

    $25-$45 per entree

    Do I need to make a reservation in advance to get a table on the terrace with a bay view, especially in the evening?

    It is best to make a reservation to specifically request a table with the bay view directly at the water's edge. Otherwise, it is "first come- first served" and you are rolling the dice. Keep in mind that those tables are in high demand so a… 

    Can they adjust the spice level for sensitive tummies?

    Yes

    What is the dress code?

    It's a relaxing environment. You can wear shorts or jeans. It's San Diego upscale casual. People go there to have amazing food and a relaxing time with a beautiful view - especially at night. You would feel comfortable dressed well too.

    Is there corkage fee?

    Are cigars allowed on the outside patio? Thanks!

    The unfortunately no.

    Are they open yet?

    They were open in November 2022.

    Do they do reservations?

    Yes. But it's difficult to get them day-of. Very popular very worth it.

    Is there mandatory valet parking?

    No there's plenty of self-parking.

    Are kids welcome?

    Yes family friendly. I took my kiddos a couple of weeks ago and they had a kid menu.

    How is parking?

    There's a parking lot just for restaurant where you can park and walk-in. No charge. Super easy and definitely worth it! The food good not exceptional. But ambiance is amazing!

    Are there heaters for outdoor seating?

    Yes, our patio is heated :)

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes. You can even visit their website to see all of their menus.

    Do they have lobster.?

    I don't know because we never went inside but I'm sure their website should have a menu?

    Do you guys have a private dining area?

    Hi Chrystal, Coasterra does have private dining areas. For additional Events information please… 

    Do they still have a brunch?

    It's a full menu so yes

    Do they offer Sunday Brunch?

    Is Coasterra's banana butter cake more delicious than Marstro's Steakhouse's signature butter cake dessert?

    That's a tough one. They are parallel!

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    4.2(4.8k reviews)
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    La Puerta

    4.4(606 reviews)
    2.0 miMission Hills
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    George was great. I will give him 5 stars. The food was delicious. Thank you for the service. The…read moregirl in the front wasn't too friendly.

    We were looking for somewhere to go that was dog friendly, and La Puerta came up. We drove by one…read moreevening and it was packed! So we came in for brunch, about 30 minutes after they opened. It was very busy which was nice, and the front patio was perfect for Cako. The staff is really friendly! I ordered When Doves Cry...paying homage to the Great Purple One, Prince. DJ decided on a house margarita. Both very refreshing on a still summer Sunday morning! The brunch menu has a nice variety to choose from, but choosing one can be a little hard. I ordered guacamole to start. It came with two delicious salsas. For breakfast, I ordered the pancakes and carnitas. I would say this would be the equivalent of chicken and waffles. This was really good! Especially when you drizzle the syrup on the carnitas and eat it with the pancakes. I also added a couple of scrambled eggs. DJ had the breakfast carne asada potatoes and eggs. Came with guacamole and pico de gallo. Soooooo good! The portions are huge which, in this crazy world of cutting back and charging more, is how it should be. I could only finish half, and had the rest the next day. Love when you can do that! Again, the staff is great! And the patio is well laid out for owners and their dogs. Cako Approves!

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
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    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    I have not been here in a while. Lo siento! I have missed it so much! Ordered the house…read moremargarita to start off the evening!They have changed the menu a little, but they still have my favorites. The big tortilla with beans and chorizo...sooooo good! I can never pronounce the name of it...LOL! But I also ordered the taquitos, another delicious starter! I then had the green mole with ground pistachios over chicken...oh sooooo good!!!!! I love coming here! The staff is always friendly! The server said it had been a while. The outside patio is always welcoming!!! They are also dog friendly! Cako Approves!

    Was in the area and needed a quick bite before an event. Stopped by at 4pm and was surprised to be…read moreone of 4 people at the restaurant. Two at the bar, one outside, then me. Given the minimal patrons, service was excellent. Was here during happy hour and the food was great! Server said birria or fish tacos are best, so I opted for birria. Tacos didn't come with consumé but they were juicy enough without it. Good flavor but tortillas did start to fall apart. Margaritas for $5 are a good deal and tasted fresh. Ambiance is upscale Mexican and I think it hits, at least for happy hour! Guac and salsa prices were too high for my liking ($13 and $10, respectively) especially as a happy hour item, but to each their own. Overall 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 with a $5 marg as the kicker to round up vs down (for guac and salsa prices).

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    California Burritos

    California Burritos

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    This is my first time dining inside this California Burrito Restaurant…read more I was driving around in this area and I saw this California Burrito Restaurant and I wanted to give this place a try. I enjoy eating authentic Mexican cuisine. I parked my car in their parking lot then I walked inside their front door. I talked to the owner Caesar and asked him How long has he been in business at this Starling Drive location in San Diego, CA? Caesar said he's been operating his California Burrito Restaurant business for 20 years now. Caesar also said to me that he works with his wife and grown children at his Mexican restaurant every day. My order was placed by Caesar today for my lunch time meal at 12:30 PM. I ordered one Beans and Cheese Burrito. The price is $7.50. Then I had to pay a tip of 20 percent that came up to $1.25. The tax was $1.50. My total purchase today was $9.25. I had to wait at least 30 minutes later until my order number 109 was called to the front counter today. There was non stop walk in customers coming into this California Burrito Restaurant at the lunch hour between 12:30 AM to 2:30 PM today. Their majority of their customers were of Mexican descent and I saw only 3 Black People placing their orders with Caesar today. I was the only Asian person ordering from this California Burrito Restaurant this afternoon. I also noticed 2 Nurses picking up their orders today who work for Sharp Memorial Hospital today. This man and woman nurse were of Caucasian descent. It's interesting for me to get to know the population of people who are living nearby this Starling Drive location. Caesar called my order number 109 today. Then I was served a really HUGE Beans and Cheese Burrito. I also drank cold ice water today. It was a beautiful day today because the weather conditions were very cool and cloudy. I sat down at this window seat so I could see the outside. The Beans and Cheese Burrito was very tasty the beans were refried and thete was a very generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. The Tortilla was heated up and slightly toasted. This Beans and Cheese Burrito was a HUGE Size. I wasn't sure that I had an appetite to finish eating this Beans and Cheese Burrito but the flavor was amazing! I kept taking small bites on this Beans and Cheese Burrito for my lunch time meal this afternoon. I also received excellent customer service from Caesar and the rest of his family I saw was working very hard in the back kitchen area preparing and making their very popular Carne Asada Burritos. I also saw Caesar and an older lady sweeping up the floor and also mopping up the floor inside their front entrance to their California Burrito Restaurant Caesar told me to come in again soon to try their Steak Carne Asada Burrito. This item is the most popular food in their California Burrito Menu. I told Cesar the owner 3 I will dine inside his restaurant again soon. I love Carne Asada Burritos.

    When i saw that there was an actually spot called California Burrito, you bet that I had to try a…read moreCalifornia burrito at California burrito lol Got the California burrito, carne asada taco, chicken taco and menudo. Portions were massive but unfortunately there was not much flavor, and im not too keen on hot salsa since i cannot handle spicy. It was ok but unsure if this would be a go to spot. The staff here are friendly and at the time i came, a Wednesday night around 5pm, there was a steady stream of people ordering to go and also eating there The place itself isnt that big. Theres counter space with about 5 stools inside and 4 tables outside. This is more of a take out spot. Parking may be limited depending on the time of day/night you go.

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    Puesto at the Headquarters - La Terraza

    Puesto at the Headquarters

    4.1(5.7k reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    I'm shocked I haven't written a review yet for Puesto. I…read morehave been numerous times to multiple locations and The HQ is no exception. What I love about this location is the outdoor seating patio. Almost any time of year, the weather is perfect to sit out there and enjoy the great ambiance and of course the food and drinks. My go to is always the street tacos. They're the perfect size to try 2-3 and let me tell you there are some great options. Tonight I enjoyed the grilled shrimp and the carnitas. The grilled shrimp taco was just a little spicy but not too bad. I think I'm just extra sensitive to spice. The carnitas had avocado on top and basically melted in my mouth. If you are enjoying drinks, they're on the stronger side and really good! I shouldn't forget the servers. Top notch and super friendly. Not just ours either. I was observing how attentive and friendly other servers were also...and there were some big groups seated around us and we all were getting nothing but 5-star treatment!!

    my coworker had been raving about having an elevated taco experience at puesto so i was eager to…read moretry. I tried the surf and turf heroe..lobster and filet mignon with melted cheese. So good. The sauce is a little spicy for me but the server was kind enough to bring me some sour cream to balance it out lol. Very nice inside and they have an outside dining area also. Staff was really nice. the taco i had was good, just not sure if its someplace i would crave to go to. I wouldnt be opposed to coming here for a group outing. There is a paid parking lot that shares with seaport village.

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    Coasterra - mexican - Updated September 2026

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