The food was amazing, staff was incredible and this very nice lady was our waitress great place! would recommend. read more

La Puerta - Food - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

awesome experience from start to finish. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was lively and fun, and the décor created the perfect vibe for a night out. Every dish we tried was flavorful and beautifully prepared... timing was perfect What really made the experience stand out, though, was our server, Zahira. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. Her recommendations were spot on, and she struck the perfect balance of checking in without ever being intrusive. Great service can make a good meal unforgettable, and Zahira absolutely elevated our experience. Highly recommend La Puerta for great food, great energy, and exceptional service. We'll definitely be back! Beware we're bringing the gang read more

This restaurant has great ambiance and is a good choice if you're looking to go out for a nice dinner. I got the street tacos plate with pastor, carne asada, and carnitas. The carne asada was my favorite out of the three. I'm knocking down a star because the carnitas were pretty mushy and bland. If you like spice, ask them for their habanero hot sauce! It has a major kick so a little goes a long way. I also ordered the chips and guac which came with a huge bowl of house made tortilla chips and huge dollop of guac on top. This was some of the best guac I've ever had so I recommend this as a starter for the table. read more

La Puerta - Street tacos - carnitas, carne asada, pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Let me start off by saying this is the best Happy Hour that my wife and I have had so far in San Diego. 3-5pm every day 50% off all their alcohol to include their cocktails and their appetizers and quesadillas. We got our customary classic Old Fashioneds and they were definitely delicious. My wife then got a Mezcal Old Fashioned and it was surprisingly delicious. The bartenders were very attentive, gracious, and fun to be around. We then got our food which was 50% off because of the happy hour. We got cochinita tostaditas, carne asada quesadilla, and pastor quesadilla. The portions were just right. All 3 items were very delicious! The restaurant/bar was full and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We've been here a few times and will continue to return! read more

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We came by this spot since we were craving some Mexican cuisine after hitting up the little Italy farmers market earlier in the day. We came with a pup and this place was listed as dog friendly. The staff were kind and accommodating and even gave our pup some treats and he was behaving well. We ordered a couple of drinks to start off - a margarita and another (I forget the name but it was purple) we got it with salted rims and I'm not sure if they accidentally mixed a bunch of it in because these were the saltiest drinks I've ever had - tasted like I was drinking straight salt water. The server was kind enough to replace these with another drink sans salt rim and those drinks were a lot better. The food itself was solid. The rice and beans didn't hit as much and the rice was on the dryer side. The salsas, tacos, and burrito all hit the mark. read more

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Solid Weekend Happy Hour at La Puerta in Mission Hills! Friendly and fast service, great outdoor ambiance, and yummy half-off bites. They have a good selection of cocktails, including some with carrot, some with Olive juice, but our go-to is the spicy marg with Mezcal, all half-off. Quesadillas, cute flautitas (mini rolled tacos), chips and Guac all round out a perfect little meal. Def added to the Rolodex for weekend Happy Hours in Mission Hills. read more

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La Puerta has one of the best happy hours--and it's daily, which is a huge plus! Drinks and appetizers are half off, making it such a great deal. Highly recommend the Purple Haze (a sangria margarita) and the steak quesadilla. Also, don't forget to ask for the complimentary chips and salsa! Great vibes, great prices--definitely a go-to spot. read more

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Went here for lunch and the service was quick and efficient. Staff was great and the food was solid but I wish you didn't have to pay extra for sauces. The restaurant itself is super cute. We got: - Carne asada quesadilla: 8/10 my boyfriend got this and said it was good - Surf 'n' turf tacos especiales: 8/10 the steak and shrimp on this were cooked well. I wish there was more flavor to it but it was overall well made - Guacamole: 9/10 this was delicious! Probably my favorite part of the meal read more

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La Puerta is a delicious eatery serving tacos, burritos, and all-around good vibes in Mission Hills. They also have another location downtown. We visited the Mission Hills spot and had a really great experience. I ordered the surf and turf one-pound burrito, and it did not disappoint. It had a nice kick of spice and was easily big enough to share or take half home for another meal later, which I definitely recommend. The drinks were well-made, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere makes it a fun spot for a night out with friends or even a casual date. Definitely recommend La Puerta. This place is seriously delicious. read more

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Stopped by here on Sunday for their happy hour (yes, even on weekends!) and had a super fun time. Started as two of us but had a bunch of friends join us through our time there, and the servers/hosts were all super accommodating with extra chairs and eventually moving us to a larger table. Food for happy hour is half off all of their alcohol plus half off the starters and quesadillas too. This is really a great deal, one that we will definitely be back for. The guacamole, flautitas, and shrimp ranchero quesadilla were the standouts for me - but honestly everything was delish. Vibes were good - good music playing, good mix of people throughout...and it was pretty full! read more

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Denisha was amazing! Best experience in San Diego this trip. Happy hour is the best deal / all alcohol is half off! The Tiny Dancer is highly recommended ! read more

Went here on a whim because the restaurant we had intended to go to was closed. The exterior was cute, and we were seated quickly. The girl seated us was very expressionless, and we couldn't tell if she had seats for us or not. We went in and were delighted with the decorative interior, extensive beer wall, and music themed menus. The server was quick with our food and was lovely. She brought everything we needed and checked in with us. Quesadillas were decent, but the selling point was how they cooked the carne asada. Tacos, chips, and cocktails were okay. Beer was cold and tasty. Nothing special worth noting and I don't think I'll be passing by again. Somethings were pricier than others, but being in this area, it's expected. It was very loud inside. But yes. Nothing exceptional that would make me drive down again. read more

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We went to Mission Hills for a pop-up Christmas experience restaurant but the line was ridiculous. Instead we went to La Puerta and I'm glad we did. The place is super cute and it's has Christmas decorations up. We took advantage of the Tavo Tuesdays deals. Our server, Shawn, is fantastic. He was very cheery since we walked in, made great recommendations and checked on us often, even when it got a bit busier. To start we ordered the refriend beans and it was great and super hot (which I love). For Taco Tuesdays they have $3 street tacos. The pollo asado, carnitas, and shrimp were great options. I got a Paloma that was very refreshing and their tequila flight (as pictured). I'm not sure what tequila brand is used for the flight but it was smooth. Overall it was a great first time experience and I will certainly go back. read more

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Good late night happy hour with half off appetizers and quesadillas. Loved my carne asada quesadilla and the queso fundido was really good as well. Cocktails were good too. Our waiter was awesome and very knowledgeable on drinks. Really spacious layout. Rock themed which is fun. Street parking only. read more

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La Puerta continues to impress me with their happy hour! I came here for their late night happy hour, they don't have half off all drinks (just frozen drinks) and appetizers. Still ceviche for half off is insane and its crazy delicious! read more

Best happy hour in San Diego and it is 7 days a week. They also have the late night happy hour with great options. The 3-5 has all the drinks on special!! The vibe is very cool too. They have a location in downtown I am ready to try ! read more

La Puerta - Queso fondito and some drinks. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Suggested by two different people at the AAA office, we decided to try this place. I drove past this restaurant on the way to the AAA office, so it was dejavu to be back in this neighborhood, called Mission Hills. Right away, this place was giving a vibe us Sacramentans don't really have. Sure there are some restaurants in Sacramento that have open air from the patio to the inside, but honestly.....less than a handful. So when I saw, and felt, what I experienced when I walked up to La Puerta, I knew I was in for something special. We were seated immediately and given chips/salsa. The menus that had album covers on the front, with every one being different. The decor was inviting, fun, refreshing and lively. Our server greeted us and took our drink order. The menu is extensive and offered some dishes I've never seen before. Nonetheless, we played it safe and ordered what we know. This is what we got: Torta "La Puerta" This had pork, steak, ham, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions and jalepenos....whew! It was super tasty and definitely special. That's why it was under the La Puerta Signature Dishes section of the menu. I would order this again, but only after I try about ten other things, so I'll have to circle back around to ordering this anytime soon. Cochinita Tostaditas This was basically a tostada with pork, beans, avocado, cheese, pico de gallo, onion and lettuce. There were five of them and since it was happy hour, it was only like $6!! Crazy value!!! If I was a drinker, like many of the patrons there, I would have had several, considering the money you are saving on food. Definitely coming back for this one during happy hour. This place was amazing. I saw there is another location in Gas Lamp, so you have options. Simply Wonderful!! read more

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Wow!!!! Love this place!!!! My high school girlfriends, we all got together and someone picked La Puerta mission hills. The decor was so cool, reminiscing of our times in high school. Our waiter Loukas was amazing!!!! Dealing with 12 women!!!! Great customer service Loukas!!!!! The food was great! The tacos looked amazing. Everyone was raving about the food. I had a Caesar salad and the churros. We had such a great time. I will be back. Our new spot Love it, must try. Parking is a bit tough but so worth it. read more

La Puerta - We had a Great time - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

OH. EM. GEEEE. YESSSS If it's anywhere between 3-5pm or after 9pm, RUN--don't walk--to this place. Their happy hour is no joke. Like... everything hit. Fresh, flavorful, no misses. The vibes? Immaculate. Perfect chill Sunday energy--good music, gorgeous scenery, and bites that just kept getting better. And whatever they're pouring? Dangerously good. Like... "why is this so smooth?" kind of good. We ordered the potato flautitas (HELLO???), ceviche, street taco plate, and the queso fundido--which, btw, is NOT a dip. It's this bubbling, melty, straight-up skillet of cheese magic. Chef's kiss x100. I'm not even kidding, I would go back immediately just for those potato flautitas. Like... I'm still thinking about them. Mmmmmm read more

The location and decor were great, the atmosphere was awesome, the food was freshly made and delicious and the service was EXCELLENT. Our server Jeremy L. was the BEST! Kept our drinks full, was friendly and professional and handled all our request with a smile and sense of urgency. Thank you Jeremy! We are from out of town but will definitely be back . read more

First time there. My friend suggested the place to meet for dinner. We got seated pretty fast, the place was full but the service did not disappoint! Alexa was our server and she ia great! She kept checking on us and made sure we weren't missing anything. We ordered the potato flautas as appetizers and he ordered the steak quesadilla and I ordered the surf and turf taco plate. I was surprised to see rajas con crema as a side, but let me tell you they were good! Just how mom makes them. The rice and the beans were on point and the steak... 10 out of 10! Didn't take too many pictures but trust me, the food is worth the hype! Thank you Alexa for a great experience! read more

La Puerta - Cool coasters - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was my second time coming here but my experience was so much better this time. First off, the restaurant is beautiful. It has an indoor/ outdoor vibe as there is a roof but it's all open which also means dog friendly. The interior is beautiful with a full bar, a few TVs, and a plant wall. We came for happy hour which is every day 3-6 pm. It's so nice they have happy hour on the weekends too because most places are only during the week. Their happy hour is a great deal- half off bar drinks, apps, and quesadillas. My husband and I got two quesadillas and they were a decent size and very filling. We got one carne asada and one pollo Asado. Initially I really liked the carne one better but I later really liked the chicken one. The meat in both were so tender and flavorful. The chicken was juicy and not dry at all. They came with a Smokey Chipotle salsa that was delicious and a pico de gallo. We also got chips and salsa which were complimentary- you just have to ask! The chips were those crunchy, salty restaurant style chips that are a perfect vessel for salsa. It came out with two salsas, one a tomato base and the other a verde. Both were so good, not too spicy but with a great blend of flavors. I think the biggest difference in my experience this time was the service. Our server was Jeremy and he was great. He was genuinely friendly, came by with refills on water and chips often, and never rushed us. There were other staff members circling the restaurant as well for refills. They were getting pretty busy as we left so I would definitely recommend to come early if you want happy hour prices (~$17 for two full meals). I think this place might be on my top 5 happy hours and I will definitely be back. read more

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We always enjoy coming to La Puerta, they definitely have the best happy hour! Thank you Loukas for your great service! read more

La Puerta has become one of our go-to spots. The food is always great, the drinks are consistently solid, and the service has been excellent every time we've gone. Shawn took care of us today and was top tier -- great personality, attentive service, and awesome recommendations throughout the night. I usually don't go to sit down places for Mexican food but the vibes and food here are too good to pass up. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you haven't already! read more

Great spot for happy hour!! I went for a happy hour on a Tuesday and was able to get a table without waiting. The happy hour special is from Monday- Thursday 3-5pm and it includes 1/2 off appetizers, quesadillas and drinks. The guacamole was a huge portion and it was tasty. It was my favorite item we ordered. The Al Pastor quesadillas were really good too and it was a huge portion that was perfect for splitting. We also got the ceviche which was just meh. It wasn't as flavorful as the other dishes. I wouldn't order it again. They have a pretty long drink menu and both of our margaritas were good. The service was good, he even suggested we order a 2nd drink before happy hour was over. Parking in this area can be a little hard but I found metered parking a block away read more

La Puerta - Ceviche- good but wouldn't order again - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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A great place for happy hour drinks and food! Happy hour is half off all drinks, apps and quesadillas! Their portions are pretty big enough to share and they have a great selection of drinks! Everyone here is nice and fast and efficient! Definitely on my list for happy hour! read more

La Puerta - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Went as part of a social group at work during happy hour which is a really great place. This place gets highest marks for me for their cocktails, especially their spicy margaritas (Bark at the Moon). They also have a food menu which has very big portions for their burritos, tacos, and their fries. The food is a bit pricier for the overall food. Service in my times being there has been a bit variable. I've had fantastic waiters, but I've also had some who appeared a bit more burnt out. read more

Ordered three tacos (shrimp ranchero, carnitas, pastor) without the sides - each taco was $5 which is quite pricey. Tortilla is really stale and hard to chew. Meat toppings were generous, really like the smoky pastor with pineapple. Carnitas is well seasoned and not dry. Shrimp was smoky and the crema complements well. Staff friendly and service quick! Free street parking, was quite crowded on a Sat night so I just parked at nearby neighborhood. Waited for 20 min for seating. read more

La Puerta - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Only been to the gaslamp location but this one is also really cute and a little more modern than the gaslamp location. We came on a Monday around 5 and by the time we left close to 7 it was getting pretty busy. We just missed their happy hour sadly but still got their spicy margs (howl at the moon) and they were delicious! Just the right amount of heat. Our table got the guac, queso fundido, quesadilla, burrito and tacos. Everything came out very quickly. Service was fast and friendly as well. read more

Tremendous experience for the Happy Hour. Great food, great drinks, great service (Thanks Jeremy, our new friend) and great prices. I thoroughly recommend. Don't let my 4 stars fool you. I am very very stingy w a 5 but if I could I would have given a 4.5 (Yelp, please go to a ten star system...) Enjoy, very much a local scene. Loved the Al casal salsa, very nice. I also liked this location better than the cave in downtown. Give it a try! read more

La Puerta - Happy hour conto - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Really enjoyed my visit to La Puerta! The food was full of flavor, especially the tacos and appetizers, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. read more

Food was great and the customer service even better. Great ambiance. I will definitely go back.

Great service and delicious food! We definitely will be back when we are in the area! read more

La Puerta - Churros - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Always a great time. Great Margaritas and great service. Was totally bummed to hear one of our favorite servers is leaving for brighter opportunities. I wish him Nothing but the best. A truly authentic person. Best of luck Drew. read more

La Puerta - Low rider Margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Alex at La Puerta in Mission Hills is awesome. The ambiance and overall vibe of the place are exactly what you want when you go out, relaxed but still energetic. Alex really makes the experience though. He is super attentive and,keeps things moving, and makes sure you are always taken care of. Service was great all around, drinks came out quick, and everything felt easy and dialed in. You can tell he knows what he's doing and actually cares about the customer experience. The food is great too, easily a 10 out of 10. Definitely recommend grabbing a seat at the bar if Alex is working. read more

Vibes were immaculate at La Puerta. Absolutely loved the chips and guac + surf and turf tacos for dinner. Cocktails were amazing as well, and I highly recommend the Demon Fire (carrot juice cocktail). Surf 'n' Turf Tacos Especiales (Arranchera steak, shrimp, ranchero sauce, grilled onion and poblano, jack cheese, avocado, chipotle crema) read more

La Puerta - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Low rating because of the food. The service and vibe are good. The food is mid to below. I got a veggie quesadilla which was all onions and little cheese. Also a Caesar salad. Everthing looks good on when plated, just not good tasting. They need to work on it. read more

We flew into San Diego and came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. We were hoping to sit down, eat some tasty tacos as we were so close to the border, and head back to our hotel to relax. The service here was soo slow, they took about 30 minutes between each interaction. Sat down - 30 min - "Hello" - 30 min - Drinks - 30 min - Food - 30 min and finally our check. What should have taken less than an hour took so, so very long. And on top of that - two of the three tacos were not good. Only one was what I considered edible, and certainly not close to authentic Mexican. However, it was a large and fun environment. This might have been better if we were only here for drinks, chips and guacamole. read more

La Puerta - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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New spot we found and tried for dinner! We got the surf n turf tacos, carne asada tacos, and a Mexico City Salad with grilled shrimp. I thought the pricing wasn't bad and included a decent amount of food. For cocktails, the Bark At The Moon was a spicy Serrano margarita and was delicious! I'd definitely recommend. They do not provide chips and salsa to start, but you can order guacamole and chips as an appetizer. Overall, I thought this was a good spot and nice aesthetic. I don't live super close, so I wouldn't go out of my way to drive back over here but I would come if I was in the area. read more

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10/10 everytime! Love the vibe and the happy hour deals are amazing. A San Diego staple! Jeremy is also the best read more

La Puerta - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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