Five Star at Coasterra!!! Incredible views, Service and food are Phenomenal...what more could I ask for?!? read more

Coasterra - Mocktail - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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AMBIANCE Modern Mexican restaurant Coasterra has elevated interior and exterior seating with views of the San Diego city line, Coronado bridge, and sunsets over the bay. SERVICE Staff were professional and welcoming from host check in to traditional bill payment at our table. FOOD 5/5 Mussels and clams: delicious, rich chipotle crema chorizo goes so well with shellfish 4.5/5 Steak and shrimp fajitas: tender shrimp and steak with nicely cooked bell peppers and onions 4.5/5 calamari: crisp, tender, flavorful, with delightful fried pickled jalapeño bits 4/5 guacamole (served chilled and with crisp chicharron), ceviche (sweeter than expected) DRINK Pure Sandia: smoky, balanced with a touch of sweetness, not direct read more

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Wow, just wow! Had an incredible experience at Coasterra thanks to Chelsea, one of the managers. The system was down upon arrival and she made us feel welcomed and she was attentive as we waited for our table to be ready. She asked about any allergies and shared the recommendations for the night. She was so attentive and helpful, really appreciated her service. She let me know I could substitute chicken for the shrimp enchiladas which I did, and they were amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and tender; it paired really well with the enchiladas sauce. The Waygu burger was also delicious, very flavorful. The salsa was also incredible, such good flavor there. For dessert, we got the butter cake. While it was delicious, it was a little dense but paired with the cinnamon on ice cream, it was good. The views are very pretty, I really enjoyed seeing the lights shine from downtown from the restaurant. The only con is the parking as there is a small lot and can be tricky. There is a valet though if needed. Highly recommend this restaurant and booking a reservation through Chelsea! read more

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Pros: - amazing view of the skyline, especially at night - great service, they even offered us blankets since it was windy on the patio at night - plenty of parking Cons: - food was way overpriced for the quantity and quality. Ordered the steak and shrimp fajitas ($40) and the plate mostly consisted of peppers and onions. Barely any steak or shrimp in it, it was also quite oily. Nachos were tasty though! Overall you're paying for the ambience and grand view. It's right across from the airport too so it's a nice place to stop by before or after a flight. read more

Coasterra - Steak and shrimp fajitas. Mostly filled with bell peppers and onions, not much protein - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Wowow, we made reservations on OpenTable and it's so popular! We ended up making reservations a day ahead and got an 11:30am booking. We made a reservation stating that we were dining for a special occasion, however, there was no acknowledgment of our reservation note. We did notice that the table of 4 next to us were immediately asked if and what they were celebrating. Anyway, aside from that. We were seated at the edge of the patio area with sweeping views of the downtown San Diego skyline. Beautiful. We ordered calamari for appetizer and for entrees we chose the poblano burger and chorizo mussel and clams. The mussel and clams are appetizer but I requests to have as an entree. Food was delicious, you can taste the depth of flavor in each dish. Our water glasses were replenished at every opportunity, which was nice because it was warm on this afternoon. read more

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This place seems to have mixed reviews from friends and social media. I came here for a happy hour and enjoyed the food. Maybe their happy hour food is a hit or they had a better day? The ceviche was fresh and tasty and had a nice citrus taste to it. The potato flautas were flavorful and had a nice crunch to them. The guacamole had all of the yummy ingredients that are needed to make it flavorful and they did it! The sangria and coconut margarita were refreshing and delicious. We sat outside and the view is unbeatable. It's a wonderful location! The service was kind as well. read more

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Beautiful view and presentation of the food, but unfortunately not worth the high price. I ordered a medium-rare Wagyu burger, but it came out well-done. One side was completely charred, which I didn't notice until I'd already eaten about a third of it trying to make my money's worth. Thankfully, our server was kind and took it off the bill. Also worth noting: the restaurant automatically adds a 5% surcharge to cover rising costs, but this doesn't go to the servers. You can ask to have it removed. read more

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Coasterra offers one of the most stunning waterfront dining experiences in San Diego. The views of the bay are breathtaking, especially around sunset, making it a perfect spot for date night or celebrating a special occasion. The food is fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, while the service is attentive and professional without feeling stuffy. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, creating a memorable dining experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a place that combines incredible views, delicious food, and a refined yet approachable vibe, Coasterra is an absolute must-visit. read more

Coasterra - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The view is unbeatable. The ambiance was chill and so was the service. Our waiter was patient with our party of 8 & was very accomodating since we sat outside while it was windy. He had to mess with the heater a couple of times to get it just right for us. Appreciate that! The menu for Coasterra was great, lots of choices, mostly Seafood Mexi-Cali fusion entrees. The drink menu was extensive, but not overwhelming. I ordered the surf and turf fajitas which came w/a sizzling plate of steak & very flavorful shrimp, onions, bell peppers and rice. Also came with 2 warm, flour tortillas. The dish was fantastic! Tried their Tres Leches cake and that also was very good. The start of the show had t be the churros because they came out so cute. Not the long churros you know and love. I'd call these "short and stout" churros, but tasted great nonetheless. Coasterra is worth the price tag. The view alone is already worth it! Parking was plentiful on a weekday afternoon. I think Valet starts after 5pm and on weekends. Make a rez if you can, this place gets filled up any time of day. read more

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Solid experience here at Coasterra! We went for happy hour and were able to sit out on the patio, it was packed so definitely recommend a reservation unless there's spots at the bar. Great views of the city for sunset! Great options and reasonable prices for happy hour. Highly recommend the TJ dogs, calamari, and tuna ceviche. Would come again for a date night or HH! read more

Guac & chips were good. All the other food was awful. Service was slow & not good for this price point.

Coasterra is beautiful and a great place to take out of town guests to show the beauty of San Diego. The service is great. There was a hair in my fajitas and they took it back right away. The food is great and you can't skip the guacamole. read more

Coasterra - Views - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pleasantly surprised with this one. I got a last minute reservation on 4th of July during a late lunch service. I thought that would mean it's not a great spot if it wasn't booked up....definetly not the case. Plenty of parking - really helped. Place was huge - and lots of good views. Great drink menu - I loved the coconut margarita. Food was above average but not my favorite. Fortunately everything else about this place lifts this up to a 5 star. read more

Last minute dinner date with hubby. It was Mother's day weekend and the wait wasn't bad. It was about 30 minutes but a table at the bar became available about 10 minutes after I checked in. We got water,.chips and salsa right away. Then we ordered drinks. Waiter was Rich I believe. We ordered dinner and received quickly. My husband enjoyed his meal(Tampiquena). My fajitas had great flavored but too many onions. We did order dessert, the pineapple rum buttercake. It was drier than the first time we had and not a lot of pineapples. read more

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Stunning location off the marina in San Diego. The service was hospitable and fast, and the seafood was fresh and delicious. They have a great happy hour with both food and drink options. I had the calamari to start which was great and the first time that I've had peppers alongside the squid - loved it. For my entree I did the ahi tuna tostada and when I tell you it was my favorite meal of the trip, I do not lie. The tuna was chilled and fresh and the creamy sauce with the crunchy slaw and crispy tortilla could not be beat. For cocktails, I enjoyed the Paloma and recall a nice wine by the glass list as well. I would love to get back here on my next visit to San Diego! read more

They have the best happy hour. Can't beat the views of the ocean and city, tasty bites that are very filling, and refreshing cocktails made to perfection. The only thing that would make this better is if happy hour was extended. They have lots of seating, but the best would be on the side right by the water. There's ample self parking also. Don't miss out on their butter cake with pineapples! It's not too sweet, and just the right amount of fluffy. All of their happy hour food is great, as you'll see in my pictures, but my all time favorite happy hour dish is their ceviche. read more

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Delicious menu selection. It made it hard to pick what to eat so I just ordered a bunch of different items and was not disappointed! I even had to order myself some dessert! Great scenery too! read more

Coasterra - Churro - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Breath taking view with delicious food, there is no better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. Service is friendly and attentive. One of my pocket lists to take friends from out town to. read more

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This is my favorite place to have lunch with my closest friend. I love the food, the ambiance and the servers are pretty awesome too. Until today! I did not read the entirety of the receipt until I got home a few hours after. There was a charge of 5% SUPPLEMENTAL FEE. What was that about?! And why were we not told about that fee when the bill was handed over to us? A courtesy mention by the servers would have been nice but nooooo. Was the strategy to hope the customer doesn't see it and don't ask about it? This restaurant is a bit pricey and that is fine because we pay for the experience, the ambiance and I get it! But a 5% fee is not acceptable! We customers do not complaint when restaurants up their menu prices - that's their right because it's a business and they should be compensated correctly. But it is not right to put a fee and charge the paying customers TO HELP OFFSET RISING COSTS. 5% may seem not much but (1) that cost should not be put on the customer (2) if you want to charge that to the customer, you should disclose it openly otherwise you're doing some SHADY business here. I looked at my other receipts from different bars and restaurants that I have been just yesterday and none of them had that fee. So why is that so, Coasterra?! read more

Coasterra - Receipt with SUPPLEMENTAL FEE - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Five stars for the view, ambiance, hostess stand and waiter and some of our food. Some gourmet plates were very spicy and not very tasty specifically the enchiladas. So this was a disappointment but everything else 5 Stars. Upscale dining perfect for that special occasion. read more

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Went here for my boyfriend's birthday celebration. We had a table next to the water which was great, until a private party had people lining up along the railing which blocked our view :( The food was good but the drinks were weak. I got the coconut margarita which was super yummy but sweet. My boyfriend got the espresso martini. We each had a few drinks and agreed there was hardly any alcohol in them. Our waitress also wasn't great. It seemed like she was always in a rush and was very short with us. She hardly swung by the table and we had to wave her down for the check... Overall, the location and view was nice but I wouldn't come back again due to the service and drinks. The food was tasty but not memorable. read more

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We had an incredible experience at Coasterra on Saturday night after spending the day at the USS Midway, and this place absolutely lived up to the hype. It's rare to find a restaurant that truly delivers on amazing food, great service, and unbeatable views, but Coasterra nails all three. The views alone are worth the visit. You get a stunning look at Downtown San Diego, the Coronado Bridge, the Midway, and an incredible sunset. We highly recommend sitting on the patio. Even on a cooler night, it was extremely comfortable, and the heaters worked perfectly. The food was delicious from start to finish. My wife ordered the Tampiqueña, which was excellent, and I had the steak and shrimp fajitas, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We also had our two little ones with us, ages 5 and 2, and they did great here. There's a kids menu, and they genuinely enjoyed their meals, which made the night even better for us as parents. Service was outstanding. Our waitress, Hailey, was amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome the entire evening. For dessert, we tried the butter cake. It was good, though a bit more cake-like than our personal preference. Next time, we'll definitely be trying the churros instead. We actually discovered Coasterra through our Chase Sapphire Reserve OpenTable benefit, and we're so glad we did. We loved it so much that we're already planning a return visit. If you're looking for a special spot in San Diego with incredible views, great food, and top-notch service, this place is a must. read more

It crosses all the check boxes. Easy to find parking, great view of the san diego skyline. Food on the menu or paper seems to be good. But it is missing a soul, lacks character. Food is not bad, for example we ordered ceviche and cauliflower tempura. Good, balanced but wont blow your mind away. It is safe. You wont remember it after a day. The mexican paella, perfectly cooked but misses the wow factor. Services was also ok, did server checked on us? Yes. But it still took a while on a not so busy night and we still didn't get our bag for the left over for multiple reminder. The mezcal negroni followed the same character. It is playing too safe. Good if you want to host your office party, with variable palate. For adventure seeker like me, it is a OK. read more

Food. Service. Ambiance. All of that and more...Coasterra is a top-of-list favorite of mine and, today my marketing team and I celebrate 3-moms to be. Service was impeccable and Abdo and Chance were awesome is helping us to make meal selections. A beautiful spot to celebrate, chill or...whatever. read more

Coasterra - A seat at Coasterra. The views are amazing. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

We frequent this restaurant often. The food is solid and leans more toward an Americanized version of Mexican cuisine, which we know to expect. Where this place really shines is the drinks--the cocktails are always refreshing, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, never overly sweet. What truly keeps us coming back, though, is Adriana. She consistently delivers outstanding service and has such a warm, welcoming presence. She's friendly, professional, and genuinely pleasant every single visit, and she always makes us feel comfortable and taken care of. Her personality truly elevates the entire dining experience. Adriana is a wonderful representative of this establishment and absolutely deserves recognition. read more

Went here on a Friday night with a reservation, from the moment walking in the door to walking out the workers were all kind and diligent. The server that I had I believe his name was Enrique, he went above and beyond to make sure dinner was perfect. The view itself was absolutely gorgeous and man oh man the enchiladas! Outside a green cream sauce and inside filled with shrimp and scallops! I can't wait to go back for more, probably the best enchiladas I've tasted in a long time! Definitely worth a try ! read more

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Coasterra is located on the water and the views are magnificent! It was pretty busy for lunch on a Friday. The parking situation is not the best since the parking lot is shared with C Level. We made a reservation the day of and were accommodated with a beautiful view. Our server, Melida, was helpful and personable. We ordered the queso fundido, aguachiles, carne asada nachos, quesabirria tacos, and wagyu poblano burger. The best dish was the aguachiles and queso fundido. They had good flavor. The rest of the food was okay. The nachos got soggy fast and didn't have much cheese. The quesabirria tacos were dry. The burger was overcooked and a bit burned. Overall, you are paying for the view and the good service. The food was okay and I would prefer to just grab a drink and enjoy the complimentary chips and salsa. read more

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Coasterra on Harbor Island has some of the best views of the bay and Downtown San Diego. It is one of the big reasons you would dine at Coasterra. Coming here for a birthday celebration, our party of 10 was seated promptly on the outdoor covered patio. You know it's a good sign when the first item they bring out is warm crispy tortilla chips and salsa. These are dangerous as before you know it you've just plowed through one basket and the server comes and reloads your basket. For cocktail, I went with one of their popular drinks called "Deb's Coconut Margarita" consisting of reposado tequila, coconut cream, lime juice, and coconut salt rim. This drink is on the sweeter side and almost tasted like a pina colada. For my main I went with the Australian Skirt Steak cooked medium rare. It was juicy and cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed my steak and would order this again. Others in the party ordered the carne asada served on a large block where one can assemble their meal. Also the table ordered the Mexican Paella filled with shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, mexican chorizo, bomba rice, saffron lobster broth and smoked chipotle aioli. A filling yet satisfying entree. Great location and really you do come here to soak in the views of San Diego. The food was great but it felt a little on the higher price range for modern mexican food. Service was excellent as they have huge staff on hand to get you whatever you need. Parking is great as they have a large lot with valet parking. read more

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Coasterra and their staff are absolutely fantastic. The managers and teammates made my evening incredibly special. Thank you to Christian and the manager(s) working on April 6, 2026. You all made this an incredible day, from the champagne toast, the food, the service, to the desserts. My party and I had a great time and were all impressed with the service and food. Thank you all so much! You made my day extraordinary. I love this place it was perfect for my post civil wedding dinner. Thank you! read more

I was looking for a special place to have a family dinner for my parent's anniversary and I wanted a great view and good food. I called to make a reservation and explained what I was looking for. The woman who answered was immediately so helpful! I was so relieved to get all the help I needed to make it a special event. She said they have a great table with a beautiful view and it would be warm under the heaters. She even said we could decorate the table, which was a nice touch. When we were seated, the waiters were so nice and friendly. The food and drinks were delicious. I recommend the mezcal negroni. But the view was the star! The portions are not shareable and it's a little pricey, but you expect that these days and the view made it worth it for a special night. It's family friendly but also quiet enough for a romantic dinner. I would definitely go back for another special evening. read more

Coasterra - Mezcal Negroni with a design in the ice cube - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Was on the harbor for a work luncheon, and I was so impressed by the food and the view at Coasterra. Nice hot chips and fresh salsa met us at the table. I ordered the ahi salad and it was excellent. Parking was easy during the lunch hour, but valet take up many spaces in the evening. Sorry was so engaged during lunch I didn't take photos, I'll correct that next time. read more

Amazing view, excellent service, delicious food, drinks and atmosphere The tuna toastada appetizer was amazing - the guacamole- you can't go wrong- and the salmon was delicious! The coconut margarita was sooo good- I'd fly back to San Diego just for one of those! read more

Coasterra - Coconut margarita- so good! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was our first time Coasterra as we were in town for an event. Service is top notch from the moment you walk in. Make sure to made a reservation and you won't need to wait. You must try the coconut margarita! It's so delicious and smooth. It's cheaper to get a pitcher of it if you're in a large group. Portions are just right. We had the fish ceviche, tempura cauliflower with jalapeños, calamari and queso fondido, mahi fish tacos and a butter cake. The queso fondido was so good as they have it layer with pinto beans and jalapeños. Next time I'd like to try the shrimp aguachiles. The views are amazing! If you get cold, they offer blankets to keep you warm. This place is a 10/10 all around. read more

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Came here for a birthday lunch, the views are spectacular, the service is great! My dad had the burger which seriously looks like a picture of art when it came out, very impressive, he loved it. My brother had the chicken enchiladas and I had the ranchero enchiladas, we both liked, a little spicy but they offer to bring more sour cream if to spicy, very nice touch. The chips on the table are addictive be prepared, lol. read more

Very surprised that I have missed reviewing this place. This is my go to place for out of town visitors on a beautiful San Diego day as the food and service is fantastic. Their margaritas are top notch and you can't beat the view! read more

Nice beautiful outdoor patio. Food was wonderful. We really enjoyed the tacos. Easy to get reservations for lunch but usually booked out for dinner Service was good. Lots of parkings in front. Free refills for chips read more

Coasterra - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The food here is so lovely and flavorful, came here for an anniversary and view and ambiance is immaculate, service was also wonderful and waiter was very kind and helpful! Highly recommend the steak but maybe replace the potatoes if you can as a side they were a bit dry and hard to eat but the broccolini was scrumptious as was the meat! read more

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Best view for dinner, maybe in all of San Diego. Food is also delicious and the price is fair. Service is also super friendly and inviting.

The place is really nice beautiful view put we had the worst service out there , our waitress was so rude I was afraid to ask her where is our food , I took 1:20 to get our food . read more

Awful. What a joke. I can't believe a restaurant can put out food this bad, especially one as seemingly "upscale" as Coasterra. If you just want the view, I get it, but don't say you weren't warned. Visited with my daughter for our last night in town. Coasterra looked really nice and had pretty good reviews. Not sure what those people were reviewing, but my experience was dramatically different. In short, the place and view are indeed beautiful, but the service is mediocre, and the food is completely tasteless. We started with the queso fundido. I've had lots of queso like this, and usually the cheese is the star of the show, with chorizo, etc. providing some nice flavor. The Coasterra version had so much stuff it was completely overwhelming. Plus the chorizo seemed a little off. Not good. The queso, however, was nothing compared to the disappointment of our entrees. My daughter and I both got the carne asada. I have never had a steak so devoid of flavor. In fact, nothing on the plate had any flavor. It was so underwhelming that both of us left a substantial amount untouched, which almost never happens. We did try dessert. My daughter had the churros, which she said we're just OK. I had the chocolate peanut butter mousse bar. The puffed quinoa was completely offputting, and the rest of the dessert was pretty bland. Just about like everything else. Service was average. I did not get the sense that our server cared very much, and she was frequently hard to find didn't give this place any kind of boost. In such a beautiful city, I'm sure you can get a view with decent food. I would try that, and skip Coasterra read more