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Not a good experience here. We had a large party so I was trying to give grace, but overall it was just bad. We were seated all together but some seats had a metal riser in front of them, so they had to eat around it. The staff were incredibly rude anytime we asked for anything (with the exception of our actual server who was great). We had to ask multiple times for water and wait ten minutes before we even got menus. The service was just awful. The food and drink was hit and miss. Our waters finally came in tiny plastic cups. My Mule was not great, which sucks because their drinks look so good. My friend pulled a bug out of her drink as well, which was wild. I ordered Chiliquiles which is my favorite breakfast food. It was seriously lacking. The birria was great, but everything else was sopping and soggy. Not a single crunch. The flavor was also lacking, on Chiliquiles! My fiancee had to use a steak knife to cut through her piece of toast... Though she did say the pork belly was outstanding. Their plating is beautiful but the food doesn't match. Overall I was just disappointed. I don't think I'll be back.
Friend recommended this place for dinner, and it was a great time! Ask to sit upstairs next to the windows to enjoy the view, it did feel stuffy inside with the heaters on. Tried the pork belly bites and they were amazing! Cooked amazingly and perfect. Cucumber margarita was huge! Was not expecting it to be that big of a serving. Tried their Korean tacos which were great as well! Service was really good! Very friendly staff! They really bring in goods vibes.
I really enjoyed my time at this place. The drinks & food are pretty affordable for the price. I ordered 2 Mimosas flight towers, Mr.Tempo shot flight, and chilaquiles with Birria. The Mimosa flight tower comes with 10 mimosas. The flavors are guava, orange, watermelon and pineapple. All were very delicious but i enjoyed the guava one the most. The Mr. tempo shot flight comes with 10 shots of the Mexican flavor lollipop's. It's more of a salty/spicy yet sweet experience. It tasted very good, my wife enjoyed these ! I was very surprised on how well the chilaquiles tasted ! They tasted very nice , it was a rojo (red) chilaquiles and had a nice kick to them. The Birria tasted surprisingly well and was boasting with flavor and soft. The atmosphere was very nice as well, a bunch of Mexican heritage theme and graffiti. The service was exceptional. I enjoyed my time here i will definitely be coming back !
Saturday night out in Little Italy; There was so fun music playing and the graffiti on the walls was as intriguing as we walked by so we decided to grab a drink. Around 9pm there was room at the bar where we slipped in. You had some decent views f the area. However the service was lacking. We sat down and it took awhile for one of the three bartenders to take our order and after they arrived no one followed up with us for an hour to see if we wanted anything else so we decided to close out and move else where. The Paloma was good not too strong or too sweet but the cider that was poured tasted flat. If the place was busier I could understand the lack of service but the drinks didn't taste good enough for me to want to be ignored again.
You won't want to miss the vibrant energy of @kingandqueencantina right in the heart of @littleitalysd . The atmosphere is electric and stylish, with colorful walls that add a bold, beautiful touch, the food is amazingly served and so tasty, My fav was Tinga Taquitos with the 3 different dips, my sis felt in the love with the Mayan Grilled Salmon.
Randomly stumbled upon this place while driving through Santa Monica but would absolutely recommend checking it out! Such a lively spot with great vibes and music! They have an awesome late night happy hour menu with drink and food specials. I highly recommend getting the Nachos and anything birria!! Tons of indoor and outdoor seating with heaters for those cold weather days.
Popped in here on Tuesday for their $3 street taco and $5 margarita special. They did not disappoint. Funny spray paint glow in the dark decide. We sat upstairs and the weather and vibe was nice. Everything we had was good. Chips and guacamole, Mini birria (omg soooo good!!), Guava margaritas (delicious!), Street tacos: chicken, pastor, asada. Chicken tinga (this was good, post and flavorful). I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town. Ans the mini churro dessert was the perfect sweet treat for one
To preface this review we went at around 3pm on a Saturday during happy hour: Happy hour deals are relatively good with margaritas at $7 and food at $10 but you aren't allowed to add any protein options to the food options which is why they discount them and the margaritas are a reduced size. That being said the quesabirria we had on the normal menu was delicious and our server Manuel was friendly and offered us free tequila shots for posting a review on Google. That's why you'll see so many high rated views there. The ambiance was lively with fun music playing and a relatively young crowd.
Really fun, lively, and vibrant place in Little Italy. I loved the decor and how eclectic it was. I could see this place being very fun at night after a few drinks. There were also plenty of TVs to keep up with sports if that's your thing. The menu was huge! Something here for everyone that's for sure. It was a mix of Asian and Mexican cuisine which I personally loved. Where else can I get raw tuna tostadas and tacos?? We opted for the surf and turf tacos and then a sampler of 4 different tacos. All of them were delicious but my favorites were the surf and turf by far. One of the most unique tacos I've ever had. This was a fun meal.
Our team had a dinner here recently while in town for a conference. This spot is located in downtown San Diego and is within walking distance of many hotels. We were greeted and promptly seated upon our group arriving. The restaurant has two levels of dining space that is decorated with black light graffiti. We were seated upstairs and found the noise level to be loud but not prohibitive to conversation. Our waiter was a bit inattentive, we had to wave him down a few times throughout dinner. We started with a round of tequila shots and drinks. I had the mixed berry margarita which came with a Mexican candy (unsure of the name) straw and a cup you could take with (I didn't). It was refreshing and LARGE, I could hardly finish it! Our table had a variety of entrees from enchiladas to birria tacos, however I wanted something somewhat healthy so I ordered the Mayan grilled salmon and substituted the rice for veggies. The salmon and veggies were good, but nothing outstanding. The three sauces were not my thing, so I was happy to have a side of salsa to add some flavor to my dish. One of the members of our party was celebrating their birthday and the restaurant was gracious to give the table a complimentary churro cart. This was the highlight of the dinner for me, although the churros were not as soft as I'd like. The ice cream and dipping sauces were yummy too. Overall this is a fun spot with adequate food and drink. I think the vibe was more of the draw than the food, to be honest.
This used to be one of my favorite places in San Diego for happy hour... We still enjoyed ourselves, but I do feel as though the quality has gone down a little bit. First of all, we specifically drove down there because we loved sitting on their upstairs patio, but that is no longer available until the evening. OK, no problem. We sat in the downstairs dining room and it was fine. There were maybe three other tables of people in there at the time. Our server seemed somewhat disinterested in taking care of us. No suggestions, never checked on us after the food came out until we were almost done eating. I asked for a margarita to come out when my food came out, but I ended up asking another staff member if I could get my margarita when he came by. We were there on Wednesday and got the ladies day three dollar margarita. That was delicious. One thing I have always said is that they have a very good cocktail program. Didn't even skimp on the $3 Margarita, I could tell it was made with fresh juice and was perfectly balanced. The happy hour food menu had less available options than it used to. Got the chips and guacamole, which were good. The chicken Tinga taquitos used to be my favorite thing but they were overly greasy. They were served on a wooden plate that probably used to look really nice but has seen better days. We also got the street tacos and did enjoy them, but $10 for 3 tiny street tacos isn't exactly a happy hour deal. I was considering getting something an entree and an additional margarita. I asked to see the menu again, but by the time the server came back it had been so long, I didn't even want it anymore.
TL;DR: 3.5 stars. Came for Happy Hour and the food was okay. Chips and guacamole were good, the tacos had nice flavor, but were cold, and the rolled tacos had mild flavor. For the cost ($10 each during HH), I'm not sure I would go back. It's been a while since I've been to King & Queen Cantina, and I love the general vibe. However, they could stand to replace the wood plates they use. The wooden plate holding the rolled tacos was frayed on the edges and completely worn out and the plates are all banged up. The service was quick - only three tables.
We had an amazing experience here. Too bad it recently closed. We go down Wednesday for lunch and lucked out as we found parking right next door. Only one space left near the restaurant. We get there right before it opens and they sit us down right away. I thought that was awesome. Some places will wait until they officially open. Even while just opening it was a festive atmosphere and the employees were amazing. My wife had the Diabla shrimp plate and I had the three taco platter I choose the birria and Korean tacos and they were amazing and had a different twist to them. You get to choose from various ones. This place is very instagramic and you may be paying a little bit more but in my opinion it is well worth it. We had the Miche mango blended drink and I ordered the Cadillac Margarita. They were very good and reasonably priced as well. The grand finale was the churro cart. What a show. Definitely worth some social media posts. We really enjoyed this place and hope it makes a comeback read more
I pass this place quite often and finally had the chance to try it with a fellow yelp elite! The overall vibe of this place reminds me of a place you'd go to late at night if you wanted to drink, eat some Mexican food, and maybe dance a little bit. It's a huge restaurant with a bar up and downstairs. Our server was really attentive and did a great job explaining the menu. They actually had so much I was a little overwhelmed by the menu but ended up just getting the tacos. It's not the best tacos I've had but they hit the spot if you're in the mood for some. read more
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Thank you for stopping in and giving us a try! We’re so glad you…
Not a good experience here. We had a large party so I was trying to give grace, but overall it was just bad. We were seated all together but some seats had a metal riser in front of them, so they had to eat around it. The staff were incredibly rude anytime we asked for anything (with the exception of our actual server who was great). We had to ask multiple times for water and wait ten minutes before we even got menus. The service was just awful. The food and drink was hit and miss. Our waters finally came in tiny plastic cups. My Mule was not great, which sucks because their drinks look so good. My friend pulled a bug out of her drink as well, which was wild. I ordered Chiliquiles which is my favorite breakfast food. It was seriously lacking. The birria was great, but everything else was sopping and soggy. Not a single crunch. The flavor was also lacking, on Chiliquiles! My fiancee had to use a steak knife to cut through her piece of toast... Though she did say the pork belly was outstanding. Their plating is beautiful but the food doesn't match. Overall I was just disappointed. I don't think I'll be back. read more
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Tempo C.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly…
I've now been here twice and enjoy it very much. Staff and service is great. The taco menu is spot on-- particularly the Guadalajara Tacos. I found the Happy Hour street tacos to be sub-par and very small portion -- skip those and stick with the regular menu tacos. Plenty of beer on tap! read more
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Tempo C.
Thanks so much for visiting us twice and for taking the time to leave…
Friend recommended this place for dinner, and it was a great time! Ask to sit upstairs next to the windows to enjoy the view, it did feel stuffy inside with the heaters on. Tried the pork belly bites and they were amazing! Cooked amazingly and perfect. Cucumber margarita was huge! Was not expecting it to be that big of a serving. Tried their Korean tacos which were great as well! Service was really good! Very friendly staff! They really bring in goods vibes. read more
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Tempo C.
Thank you for joining us and for such a thoughtful review, Alex!…
I really enjoyed my time at this place. The drinks & food are pretty affordable for the price. I ordered 2 Mimosas flight towers, Mr.Tempo shot flight, and chilaquiles with Birria. The Mimosa flight tower comes with 10 mimosas. The flavors are guava, orange, watermelon and pineapple. All were very delicious but i enjoyed the guava one the most. The Mr. tempo shot flight comes with 10 shots of the Mexican flavor lollipop's. It's more of a salty/spicy yet sweet experience. It tasted very good, my wife enjoyed these ! I was very surprised on how well the chilaquiles tasted ! They tasted very nice , it was a rojo (red) chilaquiles and had a nice kick to them. The Birria tasted surprisingly well and was boasting with flavor and soft. The atmosphere was very nice as well, a bunch of Mexican heritage theme and graffiti. The service was exceptional. I enjoyed my time here i will definitely be coming back ! read more
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Tempo C.
We appreciate the amazing feedback, Isaac! This is exactly the kind…
1 year ago
Saturday night out in Little Italy; There was so fun music playing and the graffiti on the walls was as intriguing as we walked by so we decided to grab a drink. Around 9pm there was room at the bar where we slipped in. You had some decent views f the area. However the service was lacking. We sat down and it took awhile for one of the three bartenders to take our order and after they arrived no one followed up with us for an hour to see if we wanted anything else so we decided to close out and move else where. The Paloma was good not too strong or too sweet but the cider that was poured tasted flat. If the place was busier I could understand the lack of service but the drinks didn't taste good enough for me to want to be ignored again. read more
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Tempo C.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re sorry to hear that the…
You won't want to miss the vibrant energy of @kingandqueencantina right in the heart of @littleitalysd . The atmosphere is electric and stylish, with colorful walls that add a bold, beautiful touch, the food is amazingly served and so tasty, My fav was Tinga Taquitos with the 3 different dips, my sis felt in the love with the Mayan Grilled Salmon. read more
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Tempo C.
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the…
Randomly stumbled upon this place while driving through Santa Monica but would absolutely recommend checking it out! Such a lively spot with great vibes and music! They have an awesome late night happy hour menu with drink and food specials. I highly recommend getting the Nachos and anything birria!! Tons of indoor and outdoor seating with heaters for those cold weather days. read more
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Tempo C.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled you stumbled…
9 months ago
Popped in here on Tuesday for their $3 street taco and $5 margarita special. They did not disappoint. Funny spray paint glow in the dark decide. We sat upstairs and the weather and vibe was nice. Everything we had was good. Chips and guacamole, Mini birria (omg soooo good!!), Guava margaritas (delicious!), Street tacos: chicken, pastor, asada. Chicken tinga (this was good, post and flavorful). I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town. Ans the mini churro dessert was the perfect sweet treat for one read more
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Tempo C.
Thank you so much for stopping by and for sharing such a kind review!…
To preface this review we went at around 3pm on a Saturday during happy hour: Happy hour deals are relatively good with margaritas at $7 and food at $10 but you aren't allowed to add any protein options to the food options which is why they discount them and the margaritas are a reduced size. That being said the quesabirria we had on the normal menu was delicious and our server Manuel was friendly and offered us free tequila shots for posting a review on Google. That's why you'll see so many high rated views there. The ambiance was lively with fun music playing and a relatively young crowd. read more
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Tempo C.
Hey Mac, thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience. We’re…
9 months ago
Really fun, lively, and vibrant place in Little Italy. I loved the decor and how eclectic it was. I could see this place being very fun at night after a few drinks. There were also plenty of TVs to keep up with sports if that's your thing. The menu was huge! Something here for everyone that's for sure. It was a mix of Asian and Mexican cuisine which I personally loved. Where else can I get raw tuna tostadas and tacos?? We opted for the surf and turf tacos and then a sampler of 4 different tacos. All of them were delicious but my favorites were the surf and turf by far. One of the most unique tacos I've ever had. This was a fun meal. read more
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Tempo C.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback, Frankie! It’s great to…
Our team had a dinner here recently while in town for a conference. This spot is located in downtown San Diego and is within walking distance of many hotels. We were greeted and promptly seated upon our group arriving. The restaurant has two levels of dining space that is decorated with black light graffiti. We were seated upstairs and found the noise level to be loud but not prohibitive to conversation. Our waiter was a bit inattentive, we had to wave him down a few times throughout dinner. We started with a round of tequila shots and drinks. I had the mixed berry margarita which came with a Mexican candy (unsure of the name) straw and a cup you could take with (I didn't). It was refreshing and LARGE, I could hardly finish it! Our table had a variety of entrees from enchiladas to birria tacos, however I wanted something somewhat healthy so I ordered the Mayan grilled salmon and substituted the rice for veggies. The salmon and veggies were good, but nothing outstanding. The three sauces were not my thing, so I was happy to have a side of salsa to add some flavor to my dish. One of the members of our party was celebrating their birthday and the restaurant was gracious to give the table a complimentary churro cart. This was the highlight of the dinner for me, although the churros were not as soft as I'd like. The ice cream and dipping sauces were yummy too. Overall this is a fun spot with adequate food and drink. I think the vibe was more of the draw than the food, to be honest. read more
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Tempo C.
Hey Megan, thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time…
This used to be one of my favorite places in San Diego for happy hour... We still enjoyed ourselves, but I do feel as though the quality has gone down a little bit. First of all, we specifically drove down there because we loved sitting on their upstairs patio, but that is no longer available until the evening. OK, no problem. We sat in the downstairs dining room and it was fine. There were maybe three other tables of people in there at the time. Our server seemed somewhat disinterested in taking care of us. No suggestions, never checked on us after the food came out until we were almost done eating. I asked for a margarita to come out when my food came out, but I ended up asking another staff member if I could get my margarita when he came by. We were there on Wednesday and got the ladies day three dollar margarita. That was delicious. One thing I have always said is that they have a very good cocktail program. Didn't even skimp on the $3 Margarita, I could tell it was made with fresh juice and was perfectly balanced. The happy hour food menu had less available options than it used to. Got the chips and guacamole, which were good. The chicken Tinga taquitos used to be my favorite thing but they were overly greasy. They were served on a wooden plate that probably used to look really nice but has seen better days. We also got the street tacos and did enjoy them, but $10 for 3 tiny street tacos isn't exactly a happy hour deal. I was considering getting something an entree and an additional margarita. I asked to see the menu again, but by the time the server came back it had been so long, I didn't even want it anymore. read more
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Hey Cheryl, thanks for sharing your experience and honest feedback.…
TL;DR: 3.5 stars. Came for Happy Hour and the food was okay. Chips and guacamole were good, the tacos had nice flavor, but were cold, and the rolled tacos had mild flavor. For the cost ($10 each during HH), I'm not sure I would go back. It's been a while since I've been to King & Queen Cantina, and I love the general vibe. However, they could stand to replace the wood plates they use. The wooden plate holding the rolled tacos was frayed on the edges and completely worn out and the plates are all banged up. The service was quick - only three tables. read more
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Tempo C.
Hey Ashley, thanks for the honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed…
1 year ago
Great place! Been here a few times and each experience never disappoints! The ambiance is great! I love the decor and there is so much to look at. The servers are friendly and attentive. They even have a photographer walking up to each table asking if you want to take a photo. If you like the picture, you can buy a copy to take home and they give you the option to put it in a frame. Food has also been great! For this particular visit, I couldn't remember what I ordered aside from the oysters, but I have pictures attached. Will definitely come back! read more
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Tempo C.
Happy to hear you loved your visit, Melissa! Can't wait to welcome…
Our servers Carlos and Leo were awesome! They were very helpful, friendly, and welcoming. It was our first time coming to this location and we enjoyed our experience from the time we walked in the door. We ordered the Birria Quesadilla, El Buchon, watermelon man cantarito double shot , and the tinga taquitos. Food was delicious. Music was fun. Music may be too loud for conversation but it was a fun environment. read more
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Tempo C.
Hey Ashlee, thanks a lot for giving us a visit!…
I remember coming to this Little Italy location when Bracero Cocina De Raiz was still in business. What a fantastic place that was! The interior decor did not change much except for the branding of this restaurant as King & Queen Cantina. Quite a few of the staff were dressed in honor of Dia De Los Muertos with their face make-up and outfits. They didn't seem to be too busy as customers trickled in slowly throughout the time I was there. I didn't want to eat tacos so I ordered a Pork Belly & Octopus appetizer and the Seafood Rice as an entree. I enjoyed the appetizer more than the entree as the plating of the fried pork belly and octopus was lovely with the added pomegranate seeds, avocado, radish, and guajillo oil. The rice came in a hot stone bowl like you would see when getting a bibimbap at a Korean restaurant. For the price, there should have been more pieces of shrimp and calamari to blend in with the saffron rice. At the time, a check-in would provide you a complimentary small bowl of churros covered in chocolate sauce with sliced strawberries. I rated King & Queen Cantina with 3.5 stars as it was not on the same level as Bracero, but it was still a decent neighborhood spot to indulge in modern Mexican cuisine. read more
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Hi Emmet,…
Highly recommend getting their margarita flight - every flavor on it is delicious. Our group got a bunch of food which I don't recall trying because I was occupied with devouring the chicken fajitas - yummy! If you are thinking of bringing your kids along, maybe don't because they keep their music on blast. Service was fast! They were open around 2 in the afternoon when most other places were starting to shut down for lunch. read more
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Hi Komal! Thanks for the nice review, we are glad you liked our…
8 months ago
10/10 Kings and Queens Cantina is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Downtown San Diego -- I'll definitely be coming here multiple times. I had the Hot Cheeto sushi roll and a Mai Tai, and both were incredible! The roll was so good and packed with flavor, and the Mai Tai was perfectly made. Their happy hour is unbeatable. The wings are great, the nachos hit the spot, and the tinga tacos and mini birria tacos are amazing. Honestly, every happy hour option is fire -- you can't go wrong with anything on the happy hour menu. One of the top happy hour spots in all of Downtown. Highly recommend! read more
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Thank you so much for the incredible 10/10 review. We’re thrilled to…
3.5/5 stars We came with a large party of 9 at the last minute on a Friday of a holiday weekend and the restaurant was able to accommodate us on short notice. Kudos to them! Our waiter was very friendly and helpful and check on us just the right amount. The food we did order was delicious. I got the wet burrito with soyrizo and it was soooo delicious. Even the chips and salsa were delicious and seasoned well. Probably sone of the best chips and salsa I've ever had. The ambience is all party here. Not very family oriented or traditional, but to be fair it is a modern Mexican restaurant. Not kid friendly as there are no kid menus or kid seats. Just something to note. It's a bar and we wouldn't have picked this type of setting if it wasn't last minute on a Friday night of a holiday weekend. Mostly a bar/party setting with lots of fluorescent paint and black lights. Kind of a mood killer to be honest as I could hardly read the menu without a flashlight. It's not my favorite, but it's not a big deal to me in the end. We had vegetarians in our party and were ordering from the vegetarian menu, but we found out from the waiter that the refried beans have lard in them. What is the point of calling items vegetarian if they aren't? Lard is not vegetarian. Our party was very disappointed about this but we found other items without refried beans. Oddly enough they did not have any black beans. Also it felt like nickel and diming charging $3 for each of the little cups of salsa and $8 for each chips and salsa. The entrees are about $20 each so I kinda expected some of the salsa to be complimentary. Parking is a pain because of the downtown location so if you get lucky with street parking you scored. There is a parking garage nearby that is $5/hr which is your best bet. The parking situation is not the fault of the restaurant, it's because it's a downtown location. I'm mostly saying this as an FYI. In short, great food, great service, hard to read menu, charging for every little thing is annoying, and don't order anything with refried beans if you are vegetarian. read more
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Hi Alex!…
Kicking off a business meeting at work, the organizers decided that we would have dinner together at King & Queen Cantina in San Diego. We went to the Little Italy location, and we were seated as a group at three long tables on the roof patio. There was a bar and restroom just around the corner from us. The service was good! Our server continued to engage with us to see how the food was and when we were ready to order our next course. She was careful to note any dietary restrictions. The food came in a reasonable amount of time, and we didn't need to wait around too long after we finished eating. A manager also stopped by to check on us at one point. To drink, I kept it simple with a Shirley Temple. The tables each shared some chips and guacamole. I then ordered from the Fajitas Grill with chicken. Other dishes included sautéed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and serrano peppers with a side of rice, beans (I left off), sour cream, guacamole, pico, and chile toreado. I also had the dish served on flour tortillas. While I left off the more spicy sauces, I really enjoyed my dish, and I know others in my group did as well. Weekend brunch is from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday, where you can get 2 for 1 Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Micheladas, and Champagnes. You can reserve a table at one of the 14 different locations by going to https://kingandqueencantina.com. Happy Hour is every day from open until 6 PM and then 9 PM to close except Friday and Saturday when it is only from open until 6 PM. Every Monday is Industry Night when you get 30% off your entire bill if you work in the hospitality industry. There is also a new Chingon lunch menu from Monday through Thursday from open to 4 PM where everything is $13. It was certainly a treat as we kicked off my business meeting! read more
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Hello Cory! thanks for the nice and detailed in-deep review! glad so…
1 year ago
No wait to get a table, but slow service. Food is solid, not the best in San Diego but convenient and good location. We got the steak tacos and birria quesadilla. read more
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Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear the food was solid and…
5 months ago
This place is very colorful which is a complete vibe for me. The music selection was also good, as I felt there was a good mix of songs. Our waiter did take awhile to get to us because either they first opened and was busy or they were sort staffed. Our waiter did try but I could tell he was very overwhelmed with everything. I ordered the dulce leches French toast and it was really good. The French toast was very sweet so I suggest if you're not really a fan of sweets this may not be your thing. I will come back to try their dinner menu but overall the breakfast was a hit! read more
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Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re so glad you…
7 months ago
Literally some of the best food I've ever had, ever! The service was fantastic and the ambience is hard to explain, it's fun, I sat in the rooftop bar area and it was perfect. read more
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Tempo C.
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you…
5 months ago
King and Queen Cantina was a lively restaurant with a darker lounge style atmosphere. It gets busy and loud, but that's part of the fun if you're in a going out mood. The burgers, bone marrow, and cocktails were excellent. Great spot for a night out in Little Italy. read more
2 years ago
Such a fun vibe! The service here is super quick and the recommendations are on point. They have an epic menu so trying to decide what you want here is a tall task. We've been here twice and every time we ask for recommendations they're always great! This time we were recommended a pomegranate margarita and they were prefect and refreshing! I got nachos with birria and wow they were amazing! They give you a good strong nacho chip! Not flimsy chips like some places haha Love this place! The only downside is the parking can be tough but we've either got a ride share cars there or got lucky parking but it's in a cute area so walking around a couple blocks if necessary isn't bad! read more
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Hello Cekarri,…
Came here for dinner with hubby and friend. I found this while yelping to find good taco spots nearby. King and Queen sounds good to me. Dark restaurant with dim lighting and cool vibe. Love the glow in dark lightening and it sets the mood. Gives vibes of raves/night club. Really love the decors! We were seated upstair. Very long extensive menu with so much options. Abit hard to read menu due to lighting so we used our phone flashlight (or are we that old? ) Got the house special margarita to start, because why not? Music and booze flowing and having a great time. We were really interested in the Bone Marrow Taco--- sounds amazing. We ordered: House Special Margarita Bone Marrow Taco Pastor Taco Fish Taco Ensenada style Mayan Grilled Salmon Our favorite was the Bone Marrow Taco! Very rich, flavorful, fatty and delicious! We were amazed by it and wish they have this in NYC. The Mayan Grilled Salmon was over brown rice and mixed veggies. We thought we should have some veggies while we can. It was "clean" and healthier of all the options we ate. The others were good but the Bone Marrow Taco blew it out of the ball park and it stood out the most. Highly recommend and would love love love to return just for that taco. Also, entire meal was messy. Had to use restrooms a few times just to wash my hands. Perhaps they have hand wipes or more napkins at each table. Yummy tho read more
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Hello Sherry,…
1 year ago
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Great to hear you matched our vibe, Jasmine! Thank you for the review…
1 year ago
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Hi Allison, thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re so…
We got the margarita flight, nachos, and Birria tacos! Man were these all soooo good! The tacos were definitely the main hit! Our server was great and let us catch up because we hadn't seen each other in so long. The place is lit up like a night club and has a really cool feel to it! read more
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Tempo C.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Alyson! We're very happy to hear…
7 months ago
Just wondered in and everything went absolutely right! Show up, they've got great food ready!! read more
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Tempo C.
Thanks so much for stopping in! We’re really glad everything went…
1 year ago
I decided to drop by Kings and Queens on a Saturday afternoon around 2:40 and I chose to sit at a table outside with my young son and was not approached or even acknowledged by the server for over five minutes (in total 10mins before I had to say something). The server gave me eye contact a few times and still decided to take other table's orders and clear tables. I was the only table on the patio, so there isn't a reason to not come over to the table. Another table was sat and provided cutlery and acknowledged by other employees as they entered at the restaurant and were sat. I don't want to believe that this is a race issue, but I do want to clarify that the table that was sat before me was white family and the other tables that were getting serviced were either Mexican or white. While I am a Latino, I am not fair skinned. I eventually had to approach the host stand and asked to speak to a manager. Once I asked to speak to a manager, then a server approached to ask for my order. In addition to that, the manager ended up coming back to the table to tell me that he told them to take my order fast. The issue here isn't about speed of service because I never got service. The fact that the manager told me that he told the kitchen or whoever to make my food fast tells me that he wasn't listening to what I was telling him to begin with. I wasn't looking for any comp services, I wanted to get an understanding as to why everyone else in the restaurant was being serviced, but me. It's a very simple question. The manager could've said he was super busy or could've acknowledged the fact that he noticed I was the only person on the patio with no other patrons in front of me or behind me. My issue is that everyone who entered that restaurant was being acknowledged, a.k.a. getting cutlery, getting water, being acknowledged in the restaurant. When I entered the restaurant and decided to sit on the patio it was as if I didn't exist. That is my issue. The server saw me multiple times and even serviced a table that was towards the front of the restaurant on the patio. So he saw me again because it was in diagonal line sight of the table he was servicing!! Once they brought my order, they never brought cutlery and at this point I was just fed up. I got up and left. The service here is absolutely terrible and I will definitely not be returning. I'll ensure that I spread the word about this restaurant and its poor preferential treatment and services. read more
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Tempo C.
Hi Felice, we want to begin by offering our sincere apologies for the…
9 months ago
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Tempo C.
We’re very sorry to hear about your recent visit and the service you…
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1490 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
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Is one taco 18 dollars? Or how many do you get per order? We are planning on going on sunday. Thank you?
One taco per order, they range between $5-$7 and there are seperate lines for the meat you want
Birthday specials available?
You get an ice cream Churro. Your assigned a limited time so eat fast! We spent 800 bucks and were required to leave after an hour . Never again! It was my daughters 18th…
Do they have a kids menu?
This place does not offer a kids menu. I would not recommend this place for child at dinner time , maybe for lunch. One meal perfect for two kids or three to the port sizes being bigger.
What would be the average wait time on a Friday night for a group of 7-10 people?
For that amount of people I would definitely recommend calling to make reservations so you arn't waiting long at all. If you do a walk in, you'd risk getting turned away or having a 1-2 hour wait.
Good for a birthday dinner ? + small children?
Yes on the birthday dinner, not sure about small children. Its usually pretty busy with lots of people and there are cocktail flights going around with large sparklers. Not sure it's the best place for kids. But the staff are super friendly and I'm…
Do you still do bottomless mimosas? If so what days/hours?
They do mimosa flights and champagne/mimosas by the glass.
How big can parties be? Approximate wait for a party of 10-15?
It's pretty busy weekends, it just depends when you get there. We had a party of 4 so we were seated fairly quickly but there were large groups waiting before we arrived.
Is this family friendly? Or is it just 21 and over?
It's family kid friendly usually before 7PM. I bring my family here all the time and we have 2 kids under 7! Check out the daily happy hour specials!
What is the taco Tuesday deal here? :)
There is a Taco Thursday here, so that people don't wait until Friday.
What would be the average wait time on a Saturday night around 8ish for a party of 4 you think? Thank you!
According to google, looks like about 30 minutes (just google search the restaurant and on the right there's business info including wait times). Though I've been here a few times and have never waited too long. You can always belly up to the bar…
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