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    Huapangos

    3.6 (958 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HUAPANGOS ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Tortilla Soup
    Sol G.

    Service was great! They have a super cute patio and my friend and I enjoyed their bottomless $20 mimosas. We had their tortilla soup, chilaquiles verde con verde which was extra delicious and chorizo con huevos. We will be back!

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    Dan G.

    This is by far the most authentic Mexican restaurant in Hillcrest area. As soon as you walk in you're enveloped by it's charming Pueblo-style ambiance. Feels like it, because you ARE at a family restaurant. Husband and Wife are amazing people, their Son Arian brings the energy that you rarely get at any restaurant in San Diego these days. The passion shows and it translates into their food. Just had shrimp enchiladas, large and not nit picking the number of shrimp either, generous portions of everything. Ask for the habanero sauce! Patio area large enough for parties and if looking for something more personable their bar will not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and check out Huapangos.

    Mickey B.

    Dude I never get tired of this place. Love there Michealdas and burritos! Service is always delightful too! Thank you guys

    Margaritas, Chips, Salda and Dip
    Vin Z.

    Always a joy to eat or celebrate at this family run local Mexican restaurant. Great food, friendly staff and pretty ambiance. BTW, a fantastic HH... Go!!!

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    Alyssa S.

    Excellent meal here. I was almost scared off by the mix of reviews (5 stars or 1) and people saying it's often empty at night. But it was: -delicious -great vegetarian options -cool patio -nice staff -yummy drink -easy parking for $6 at the bank a block away when the Bank is closed It did take a bit to start the heater, and it took a bit to order. But otherwise the meal was great. Comp chips: yummy, and with an excellent salsa, as well as queso fundido. Mmmm Malibu rum + cranberry cocktail with lime. Huge & yummy. They had 3 different vegetarian enchiladas: eggplant, mushroom and spinach. They come on a plate of two and they let me mix and match, one mushroom and one spinach. Both were super fresh and flavorful inside, with the vegetable sautéed with garlic. The vegetarian black beans and rice that it came with was delicious too. Great portion and reasonable. So folks, check this place out! They need more business. Cute place, chill, not crowded at nightall, COVERED patio and yummy food!

    It had been a while since I ordered the chilaquiles and I really like how they tweaked the dish. No more rice and the chilaquiles are served traditionally on top of refried beans, it was just the right amount and the flavor was amazing! I came hungry as all of their dishes are generously portioned. My server Arian was very accommodating and shared cool stories about his personal life and his family's restaurant. Even with the construction going on, the friendliness of the staff, the stylish decor, and the fun music playing in the background, masked the unpleasantness of the construction happening on 5th Ave. I live not too far away and ever since the construction on 5th Ave, this street has not been the same. I came here on a Friday and there were only a few people walking around 5th Ave due to the construction taking up all the parking and most of the road. I remember when every restaurant on this block was thriving and people walking everywhere. It is moments like these where family businesses need our support more than ever. If you are a local and/or if you see value in supporting small businesses, then we need to give our business to places like Huapangos who work hard just to stay around for our community. 5 stars, I love this place!

    Stephanie V.

    We ended up in this spot because hash house go-go had a massive waiting line outside. It was pretty nice. The food was decent. They have bottomless mimosa all day which was awesome.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch on a Sunday
    Ilona M.

    Incredible atmosphere, flavorful food, amazing music, beautiful presentation and attention to detail, and the best service! Huapangos is a family owned restaurant that takes exceptional pride in their quality of food and service and over the years has become my favorite Mexican spot in San Diego. I love the beautiful decor, and so does my family. Here, I go from "hangry" to fully satisfied with food that truly "hits the spot". Highly recommend them for causal dining, date nights, orders to go, or catering. Pricing is on par with the market & they do have specials going on, so check those out when you stop by. We drive down from north county specifically to come here & anytime I am in the area, I stop by @ Huapangos for the authentic rich flavors of food made with love that reminds me of home

    Bella F.

    Came down to hill crest for the first time and couldn't have asked for a better experience! Food is 10/10. Menu has many menu options for any appetite. We got the bottomless mimosas and it is a great deal! Arian was our server and made our experience amazing. Extremely attentive and amicable. Would recommend to any person.

    AMAZING SERVICE! Great food. So happy to have found this gem! Arian was awesome! Definitely will be back!

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    Yesenia H.

    I love coming here with the family for Sunday brunch.. lots of great options and drinks

    Kayana H.

    brunch with my coworkers, and we all got the bottomless mimosas--which did not disappoint. The vibe was amazing, and the staff made sure our glasses stayed full. They were also super sweet and accommodating, even when I accidentally broke a glass (oops!). The food itself was pretty standard brunch fare, nothing mind-blowing, but honestly, we were here for the drinks and the good time, and Huapangos definitely delivered on that. We'll be back for another fun bottomless mimosa brunch!

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    Great! Here from Florida and found this Mexican restaurant, everything is Great and Delicious

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    Love this spot food is great and I love the staff. They are so friendly and personable. Arian is the best! Drinks are delicious.

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    The queso fundido is amazing! Also, good value for the margaritas which are strong. Friendly family staff, always a great time!

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    Good food and decent prices. And they have an extensive happy hour menu M-F. The bar is small but the beer is cold.

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    I'm so mad about this place!! Hubby and I headed down to SD…read moreto get away from the heat in the OC. On the drive, I decided I wanted Mexican food. I picked a place off Google but when we landed there we were not comfortable stopping to park, so we looked again and decided to check out La Puerta not realizing it was in the Gaslight District. I am not a fan of the Gaslight District, which is why I am so mad!! I'm going to HAVE to go back to the Gaslight District!! The food was AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend the Potato Flautitas. It's the kind of dish I'm going to dream about, I'm salivating now just thinking about them. I also did the Pick 3 Street Tacos (and actually ordered a 4th). The Ranchero Shrimp and Grilled Veggie were top notch. The Conchinita was recommended by our waiter, and it was interesting, tasty but different. It could have used a little more pickled onion. The only one I would not recommend (shockingly, I thought it would be the easy pass) was the carne asada. It was too greasy. My husband ordered a carne asada quesadilla and said the same, it was too wet and soaked through the tortilla. But there were no many other delightful options, I would say just don't go traditional. But honestly my favorite thing on the plate was the side dish rajas con crema, seriously, that alone is going to drag me down to the Gaslight District. I'm even considering going to a Padres game just for the excuse. I'm salivating again! As for our waiter, Colin, he was fantastic. Very informative, made great suggestions and seemed genuinely pleased by our satisfaction. He was smiling the whole time, friendly and stayed very present. I highly recommend you get yourself through the door at La Puerta and sit down for a meal ASAP. (We ate the food so fast I forgot to take pictures.)

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    Such a great spot for Sunday funday!! They have happy hour specials every day from 3-5pm and you…read moreget 1/2 off all drinks and appetizers. It's such a great deal and the food and drinks are actually good so it's definitely worth it. Our server was also super sweet and cool, she gave us lots of suggestions and was joking with us and just a good vibe. The restaurant and bar area were all super full but it never felt overly crowded and we only had to wait 5 minutes to get seated. This is such a great happy hour spot. We tried the flautas, queso fondido with chorizo, and the civiche. We loved it all!! We also tried the frozen margaritas which were the perfect consistency. Not too icy, not to sweet, and it this head wave it was so refreshing.

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    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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    I don't get it…read more Saturday 10:45am. Party of 8. They have some outdoor seating but was able to get a spot inside to fit us all. Very small location! We sat under the TV and it was so loud that we couldn't hear each other talking even while right next to each other. We asked them to turn down the volume which wasn't an issue. Food was okay. As a seafood restaurant, I was expecting the seafood to be great. I enjoyed the turf in my taco more than the surf! The tacos I had were good and seems to be their main focus on perfecting because everything else was below mediocre. I usually prefer a lot of lime in my ceviche but this was waaayyy too lime-y. And I have never seen elotes sitting in a soup! Plus, the rice and beans were bland! Their sauces are very good though!

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    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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