On Friday the 13th of February, my girl and I got engaged. To celebrate, I surprised her with a 5-course meal at Jaguar Paw and it was incredible from start to finish. The food was amazing, and when we mentioned we had just gotten engaged that day, they even hooked us up with a celebratory drink. Such a thoughtful touch, and we truly appreciated it. We had the roasted sesame salad, crab salad, steak for two, and cheesecake for two. We also drank mezcal all night and absolutely loved it. The staff were amazing the entire night welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. The ambience was also perfect for the occasion. Everything about the experience felt memorable, and we can't wait to celebrate our love there again read more

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I loved this place but it didn't necessarily meet my expectations. But to be fair I put very lofty expectations on it. I've been meaning to get here for a while. Literally since it opened. Tonight I decided to. It was a Friday night around 7pm. It was PACKED! I couldn't believe it. The wait to get a table was over a hour. They seemed understaffed. The two bartenders were also front of house and occasionally running and bussing. There's not a ton of seating. Maybe 15 tables that can fit either twos or fours. Max occupancy is around 60 it feels like. What was neat about the experience is that they also have live entertainment. The group that night played cumbia jazz. The "stage" area is pretty much a corner. They had 5+ musicians and when it was the trumpet or saxophone turn etc they had to come from outside (since it was so busy and filled) to play and then tagged the next person in. During the day it's a coffee shop. During the night it's dinner. I think I would absolutely come back but it would be during the weekday when it might be less busy. For the first hour, we crammed ourself at the bar. We ordered yuzu sour (soju, simple syrup, like, egg white), kalimotxo (red wine, coke), island time (passionfruit, pineapple, amaro, kombucha) and rubijito (sherry, sprite). All the drinks were fantastic. I was extremely happy about them. We were going to eat at the bar which is an exception they said, but last minute, someone got up and left. (There's no time limit). And we got two seats by the entrance. We ordered the Pescador sushi roll. Aguschili de res. Dumplings. And another sushi roll that I can't remember which sucks because that roll was fantastic. It was crunchy, packed full of flavor, wasn't too heavy. I believe it was Big Pawpi. The dumplings came in second place. I think the sauce that came with it was superb. The other dishes which is why I'm giving this a 3 star, were a bit disappointing. On paper, it looked good and the presentation was there. It just wasn't as filling nor did it scratch an itch. Despite the rating, I would recommend this place. We found parking right in front but was extremely lucky. The Main Street doesn't have much parking and it's always busy. read more

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Such a cute spot. Stop by to grab some drinks and was very surprised of the bartender. He was super knowledgeable and cared so much for his craft. They have an option where you tell him what you like and he creates you a drink. I definitely will be back for food. They offer sushi. Also first Friday of each month they have live jazz. read more

Vibey, hidden, warm, inviting -- Jaguar Paw is a small‑plates, Asian‑fusion cocktail bar in Barrio Logan that's absolutely worth a stop. It's on a lively street, and if you walk by, the fun logo and pink‑hued lights will definitely catch your eye. That's exactly what pulled me in. We came in for drinks and a light bite. The space is long and narrow with eclectic art on the walls, bar seating, and a few tables. The staff was friendly and seated us quickly. We looked over both the cocktail and food menus and found some really interesting, unique options we were excited to try. We ordered the steak tostada, cucumber salad, and the Barrio roll. For drinks, we tried the Armoire. The food came out fast -- each dish was unique and tasty. Portions lean on the smaller side, but still flavorful. The sushi roll was fresh, though it had a bit too much sauce for my taste, which soaked into the rice. Next time I'd ask for a lighter amount. The cucumber salad was spicy and delightful -- would love to see that noted on the menu. The steak tostada was packed with toppings and really good. The drinks were refreshing, and the glassware and plating were beautiful. Definitely recommend checking this place out. They have live music and seasonal drinks, so follow them on social to stay updated. We didn't see wine listed on the menu, but they do have bottles displayed on the shelves -- curious to explore those next time. A perfect date‑night spot. read more

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This place feels like a bit of a hidden gem in barrio Logan. We came on a Tues night right around open and it wasn't busy at all. It's not a huge space but they do have a good amount of indoor seating and a long bar area. We started with a few of the holiday drinks, all of which were delicious and very pretty. We also got cucumbers, pork curry dumplings and the jaguar roll. The cucumbers were not sweet at all which I appreciated and the flavor was savory and had a nice crunch. The curry was a little bit spicy and had a good number of dumpings in it. The jaguar roll was a full size and all the components tasted fresh. Service was a bit slow but it seemed like they only had one person working front of house and he was doing his best. Even though the drinks took a bit longer, they looked gorgeous and he would carefully walk everything over without having anything spill. We appreciated the attention to detail. read more

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Randomly tried this place for lunch. We had a michelada, tuna tostada and a campechana tostada. Everything was absolutely delicious!

I can tell you this place has special charm. My bartender, Jean-Pierre was super cool and made me this super refreshing and smoky drink called El Nene Malandro. It was very delicious. The music outside was the perfect accent and the bar was very clean. Very welcoming atmosphere. I will come back again. read more

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Stopped by here on a Friday night, delicious cocktails, vibes were good, service was great and they had live music. I want to come back to try the tapas. read more

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Love this place! The drinks are all so tasty and pretty. The sushi here is flavorful and fresh. Great vibes here for date night or an evening for amazing food. I'm shocked this place isn't more popular than it is right now. Definitely a great stop in San Diego! Service wise, everyone has been sweet and kind. Very helpful for recommendations. read more

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By day the space is occupied by the bright and buzzing Despertar Coffee Shop. Towards evening, it transitions into Jaguar Paw Bear tapas and cocktail bar and the scene becomes a little livelier! They do emphasize that the food is more tapas style, so do come here not expecting full blown portions. My friend and I liked our cocktails! We got the Summer Pop and one of their drinks with a passionfruit flavor, but I couldn't recall what it was. The space is limited to bar seating and a few tables, but they were able to squeeze us two in. We ordered a tuna pate to share. it was a nice snack, and the flavors were really unique and presented nicely. Would have liked to order at least one more thing to try, but we decided to keep it small. I have to shoutout to the staff who supplied me a portable ring light to take my photos of the food + drinks. That was such a cute surprise when they brought it to me while I was trying not to be disturbing using my flashlight. read more

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Walked in to a very casual ambiance. I had made a reservation and the server quickly mentioned they seldomly look at them. I got seated while waiting for a friend. I started off with a glass of red while browsing the menu. Their menu is small, and the servings are tapas style. Therefore one of each seem like the correct thing to do. The food: Oysters: served with some toasted goodies on top Sikil Pak Dip: mayan pumpkin seed dip, excellent flavors Chiles Gueros Empanizados: Yum! Think of it like a very fancy jalapeno popper. Absolutely delicious and worth ordering two orders. Carnitas de atu: ok, they grew on me, smoked tuna served with tostadas Menage a trois: fresh seafood including the catch of the day served with tostadas All in all a great experience at Jaguar Paw Bar. I do wish they served a dish or two on the heavier side to ensure a complete meal. Great service, friendly staff. read more

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This place serves creative low-ABV cocktails, basically with wines and spirits. The interior was festive and decorated nicely. Their menu was limited for the holidays when I visited. I heard it's not usually like that. My friend and I got the Negroni and jingle jungle. Both drinks were nicely done. We also shared a tapa which was the catch of the day scallops aguachile. The scallops were fresh and the flavors were perfect. The server was nice. I'd definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Fun listening bar on Logan Ave! In the morning, it is a coffee spot called Morning Dew Libations Co. & wow, it was amazing! I came back later at night to meet up with friends when it becomes Jaguar Paw Bar. Service was friendly. We ordered a few cocktails, beers & Mexican dishes, all tasty! A bit pricey though. read more

One of my best friends and I came in on a Friday right as they opened since we were in the area. They were still working on opening up and prepping some ingredients for specific drinks but they were super friendly! We ordered 2 tapas and 2 drinks: oysters (comes with 4), 1 okonomi hand roll, 1 pinche peaches drink, 1 Mexican candy drink. Drinks: 5/5 both were so tasty. It took a while for the pinche peaches to come out but the wait was worth it! Okonomi hand roll: 4/5 fish was fresh - wish the portion was bigger Oysters: 5/5 no notes Such a trendy spot with seating, art, good music, drinks, food. I would come back again for the oysters and to try more of their tapas + drink menu! read more

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Stopped in for afternoon cocktails and we were very happy with our choice. Alex is both knowledgeable and very personable! Nice atmosphere, quality drinks and excellent value! We will return! read more

Came solely for a post-dinner drink, and their sol y mar cocktail was a hit! Would order again. The small bites on their menu also sounded delish, so if in the area, I'd be down to stop by. The main con was poor air circulation -- smelled like (deep-fried) oil, probs from their tots. But apart from that, ambiance is nice. And the drinks were good! read more

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Jaguar Paw is one of my fav spots in SD - Situated in the colorful district of Barrio Logan, the drinks and bites from JP are incredibly creative and fresh. The mixologist as well as the chef are a super talented duo - Was lucky to partake in a special Sunday food tasting and was totally blown away by what they were able to create !! Next time, I wanna go check out when their DJ's spinning some dance beats :) read more

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My review is a bit overdue, as we came during their soft opening phase. Walking in, we were welcomed right away. It was a cute space - different than some of the other local spots - but it fits in well with the artsy shops around. The bartender (possibly the owner) was super nice and explained about their cocktails since they don't have a full liquor license. We each ordered a cocktail and were pleasantly surprised at how good they were. Maybe a little sweeter than their actual liquor counterpoints, but still good. We did not try any food, but it smelled amazing, so next time! They also have an interesting wine selection and some beer options. The service was a little slow that night, but they were just getting going. He was very nice and made sure everyone was happy with their drinks. I am sure they are in a good groove now, and I look forward to going back and trying some other things. read more

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Jaguar Paw is another new listening bar that has popped up in the SD area. It's located in the heart of Barrio Logan across the street from where a renown taqueria recently closed. The inside of the suite had ten two-top tables and six stools at the bar for seating. A disco ball hung from the ceiling while the interior decor had beige and salmon as primary colors. Two sets of customers were at the bar when I arrived so I took a spot at one of the tables. Soft instrumental music was being played from the speakers. The menu at the time was comprised of eight cocktails, four beers, and four wines for drinks. Three types of food were available... Fish Dip, Sardine Crudo, and Oysters. I picked the Fish Dip and the Oysters to go with a Gimlet mocktail. Lemongrass, basil, and soda water were the main ingredients in the sparkly non-alcoholic drink. The Fish Dip came first and featured smoked skipper mixed with creme fraiche, tomato, habanero, house pickles, and lemonette. A set of crackers was provided on the side of the serving tin to scoop up the dip which had a nice blend of savory and tartness. The medium sized raw oysters were served as a trio topped with salsa kyoto, sunumono, and togarashi. The taste was fine, I just wish there were more pieces for $12. I don't know how often items on the menu are rotated, but a few more food choices would be ideal. The bartender came over to serve my table in between his customers at the bar. He was very efficient and polite. The ambiance was very low-key which made Jaguar Paw a nice spot to unwind and relax. read more

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Walked in at 630 to try this bar that specializes in low abv cocktails. This quaint nook of a bar has ample ambience that sports a lovely retro feel. 70s grooves mixed with fun soul numbers play in the background. The disco ball and floral details make this place perfect for a ladies hang or a cute date. Tried their Michelada and Mexican Candy Cocktails and although I liked both I'd have to mention the Michelada was heavy on Clamato and lacked the tang and spicy-ness that you expect from the hot sauce in this classic cocktail. So it hits more like a beer Bloody Mary... We loved our experience and trying their version and will be back for more. read more

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What a lovely discovery! Great vibe, delicious food and innovative cocktails. Highly recommend! Everything was shareable and so good. Finished off the meal with their cheesecake with matcha foam and strawberries...wow! The staff was really warm and happy to help with recommendations. They know what they're doing! You can tell how much love and thought went into everything. Wishing them many happy customers ahead, we will be back! read more

The great: live music! The okay: Low ABV cocktails were interesting. New bartender was really overwhelmed and frazzled, hoping he can get more support on future weekends. The bad: the natural wine was pretty terrible compared to other natural wines I've had. May have been an old bottle, but wouldn't risk ordering it again. read more

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If you care about quality and care in your food, this place is for you! After coming here a few times I've gotten to try out their sushi rolls and I can confidently say it's some of the best and freshest I've ever had. JP is the bartender there and he is incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, he puts so much care into his craft and you'll taste it for sure. The space is small but it's cozy and fun. I recommend the jaguar roll and the wings, for drinks, the dill fizz and the nene malandro are top tier. read more

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Saw the Christmas pop up plug on IG and made a reservation with our friends. The staff was friendly but the decor and cocktails did not live to expectations... it seemed the drinks were missing something and tasted watered down. That being said the spot was cute and we didn't try the food... if they can up their cocktail game this spot would be awesome... I wonder if it's a liquor license ordeal or something. I feel they should focus on their natural wine selections too, the waitress explaining the origin of one of their wines seemed very unsure so yea.. maybe we'll give it another shot in the future. read more

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Super interesting vibe of the place, serving as a bar but also cafe in the day. The interior was pretty cozy with fast service too. The matcha strawberry drink I had was a nice green color - however the strawberry took over a bit for my personal preference. My boyfriend enjoyed his mazapan coffee. Nice place to read a book. read more

The low-AVB cocktails are really good and creative!! It's clear they have a passion for what they do. They also have really delicious mocktails that aren't your basic pink sugary drink, they're full of complex flavors. They no longer serve food but they do just food pop-ups regularly. The service is good, I've been on a slow and busy night and still, the service is good. The ambiance is cute and casual. They sometimes also have DJs playing music too. There's free street parking all around. read more

Writing this review for the coffee shop inside Jaguar Paw! Interior is very Instagram friendly Excellent service Clean bathroom Churro Concha Matcha Horchata Tamarindo and Espresso :O Plan for parking! Would definitely come back :) read more

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I don't know gives seemed nice along with food and drinks. Our reservation was at 10:15 but by then kitchen was closed. Drinks are great. Service could be better. Love the Christmas ambiance but do wish they would play Christmas music. So many good cumbia remix to many songs but none played. Not sure if I'll be back for the Christmas experience. read more

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We went on a Wednesday night to support a friend that was doing a 30 minute DJ set. I love the environment. It was very intimate. I plan coming back to have food and drinks read more

This place is a Vibe! We came here for a music event they had and it felt like we were in a music video. Had some drinks too which definitely hit the spot and we hade some of the best bites here as well. Service was quick and easy to order, definitely recommend this place and will be back soon! read more

Barrio Logan is easily one of my top neighborhoods in San Diego. It has so much character and I never get tired of strolling around the area. Recently, some of my friends from San Francisco came to visit, so of course I had to bring them to Barrio Logan, and as we were walking, we stumbled upon this cute sign that immediately intrigued us. I am big on color and cool fonts, especially love dark contrasting tones, so this 'Jaguar Paw' sign really marked off all of those for me. Upon entering, to our surprise, we learned that the restaurant was in its pop-up trial to gather initial insight on how to run the restaurant. They wanted to maintain a lowkey vibe and did not want to publicize it on social media, so that they could sort out the kinks slowly, as people organically come and go. When I heard this, this actually made me gain a lot of respect for their concept since I've seen many restaurants just immediately jump into it, which often causes a lot of gaps in service. I can tell this place really cares about wanting to deliver a quality experience from A-Z! The Jaguar Paw team's goal is to create a fresh seafood restaurant paired with a listening bar. They plan to have local DJ's coming in to spin and based off their playlist when we visited, I foresee them doing a great job with their DJ selection. Their entire playlist was already on point and was heavily focused on soul music. Think music along the lines of Thee Sacred Souls, Bobby Oroza, Thee Sinseers, The Altons, & etc. The spot is super cute too, decorated with green and pink hues, and after talking to the server, we found out that a lot of the decorations in there were DIY (e.g., the spraypainted styrofoam part of the wall, which we were very impressed with). They even provide you adorable little wet towels on a pretty ceramic dish, so that you can clean off your hands prior to your meal. During our trip, we were able to try a few cocktails and seafood dishes. The cocktails are incredibly well made here and I LOVED the tiny crane origami that they incorporate into some of the cocktails. So cute and fun! They mostly serve craft soju cocktails, natural wines and local craft beer here, and the options are great. As for the seafood dishes, these had amazing flavor and the presentation was so well thought out. Everything here is made fresh, including the chips that you use to scoop your ceviche. The chef came to speak with us too and mentioned how he's in the process of doing a lot of R&D work. From there, he ended up bringing out some things for us to try for free, such as his homemade vegetable chips, as well as a matcha dessert topped with toasted sesame seeds. Just wow - we were so grateful and impressed with his spontaneous vision in creating these on the spot for us. Although Jaguar Paw is still in its early days, I truly hope that this restaurant flourishes, as their team is extremely creative and clearly very skilled in the culinary department. I plan to be back and Jaguar Paw has simply skyrocketed my already immense love for Barrio Logan! read more

Happen to stumble across this spot while passing through Logan. I immediately noticed there was limited menu regarding what to eat, but there are several drinks. Expect to come here to drink and eventually move elsewhere. This is a great place to start the night. Good music, good drinks, and great service. read more

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Chef Caesar knows what's up. The balance of flavors & textures in his creations are an experience for the taste buds. The Mexican-fusion style blends are straight satisfying! Also, the ambience of the place is great & the service is on point. A+ read more

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An ok spot. Stopped by for the holiday pop up. We ordered the tots which remind me of the ones at born and raised. But tots instead. The aguachile was okay. And the tuna plate is one tostada with tuna on top. Didn't taste bad but felt lacking. Idk. It was not bad but I feel like if I'm paying to go out and eat I want a little more from the plates. The drinks were yummy. read more

Such a cool vibe, owner is super friendly and welcoming. Went for the Matcha and coffee in the AM and all were so so yummy and well made. Ordered for me and my friends the Money Tree Matcha (banana coconut), Ordinary Pleasure Matcha (sticky rice mango), Jasmine Latte and Starwberyy Matcha. All of them were 10/10 read more

Checked out this place with a friend, loved the decor and the service was great, everyone is very friendly and excited to share the food and drinks with you. Talked to one of the part owners who is passionate about their menu. We had the Jaguar roll and Tuna Carpaccio. Both were great and had unique flavors. Would highly recommended! Hidden gem in Barrio Logan and great addition to the neighborhood. read more

I really wish I didn't have to add ONE star for my highly dissatisfied review. I had high hopes for Jaguar Paw because I love supporting smaller businesses, but unfortunately, our visit turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience. We arrived early just after 5pm, without reservations, and were okay with waiting for a table. The host told us it would take 45 minutes to an hour, so we left our name on the waitlist and went next door to enjoy a drink while we waited. All seemed fine at first, but things quickly went downhill from there. An hour and a half later, I returned to check on our status, only to be told there was still another party ahead of us, and that walk-ins were limited due to reservations. Fine, I understand that. What I didn't understand was the lack of transparency. The host suggested we wait further, I asked if there was a time limit for how long a table can be occupied he said there wasn't, but that most people only came in for drinks and stayed for about an hour. This gave me some hope that we might still be able to enjoy a drink there after dinner. But here's where the communication failed. Instead of being upfront and letting us know that it was likely we wouldn't get a table that night due to the heavy reservation load, they just kept us hanging with no real updates. If the host had just said, "Sorry, it's reservations only tonight, and it doesn't look like there's a chance for walk-ins," I would've understood and returned another time. Instead, we continued to wait, hoping for the best. By 8:15pm, we decided to walk down the street to a charming Italian restaurant, where we were seated immediately. Fortunately, we were able to enjoy a delicious meal, excellent wine, and a truly memorable evening. Thanks to the Italian restaurant for saving the night. At 9:15pm, more than 3.5 hours after we first put our name down, I received a text saying we had been removed from the waitlist. I couldn't believe it. After all that time spent waiting, 3 hours and 45 minutes, they didn't even have the courtesy to let us know we were no longer in the running for a table or prompted them to remove us from waitlist. This could have been a great experience, but it was overshadowed by poor communication and inadequate customer service. I get that reservations are important, but if walk-ins are unlikely to get in, that should be communicated clearly upfront. Also, they should stress "reservations only" or set a time limit on tables as other successful restaurants/bars have. Unfortunately, we won't be returning, and I'd advise anyone without a reservation to look elsewhere unless you're prepared to wait indefinitely and be disappointed. read more

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Had an excellent time with the bartender Ashkan!! I came in on my own and felt immediately welcomed with warm embrace of friendly smiles! The ambiance was a very unique mix of retro and floral that somehow reminded me of a favorite neighborhood Mezcaleria from Mexico. There was plenty of selection for drinks and I saw they have some N/A spirits for flavorful mocktails too! Very balanced flavors in the food and good portions for an evening bite read more

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Very interesting and unique dishes Baja-med cuisine I would say, great customer service and local beers.

Jaguar Paw Food *Quesadilla de Platano *Aguachile Negro *Tostada Chancho Drinks *Sol y Mar 10/10!!! *Cucumber Cooler A Hidden Gem in Barrio Logan! Perfect date night spot, with an ambiance that is cozy and inviting. The menu boasts delicious, thoughtfully crafted dishes, and their cocktail list offers creative drinks. (Highly recommend the food and drinks I listed) Live music adds to the charm, making it ideal for intimate and casual gatherings. @valeriarosariov tiktok read more

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