Muy buena comida y servicio excepcional. Todo estuvo perfecto y muy delicioso. Excelente ambiente, muy agradable para disfrutar en familia o con amigos. La experiencia fue muy buena en general. 100% recomendado! read more

I have been here many times, and my last experience was excellent, because the manager Claudia was so kind and my food was delicious as well. The service very good. read more

We were on the fence about where to eat near Hotel Del Coronado, and choosing Miguel's Cocina ended up being one of the best decisions of our trip. From the moment we walked in, the service was incredible, and our server Jules absolutely made the experience. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely amazing the entire night. My wife had the pork belly taco and the adobada taco, and both were outstanding. I had the chile relleno asada tacos, and they were beyond amazing -- easily some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. Being from SoCal, we consider ourselves true Mexican food connoisseurs, so we don't hand out compliments lightly. There's a reason Miguel's Cocina has been around for so long. The food, atmosphere, and service all lived up to the hype. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in Coronado. read more

Miguel's Cocina offers very different Mexican food than what we're used to back in North Carolina. It is still good, has a lil' kick, and is authentic (to us at least)! Salsa is always complimentary, but so is cheese dip (queso)! Back in NC they make you pay for that. They are both a bit spicy, but are both fresh (not bought). I tried the carne asada. The steak was surprisingly VERY tender, and had great flavor. They give you a choice of either corn or flour tortillas to make a taco out of it. The rice was so good that I didn't need to put anything on it, and refried beans were great as well! My grandmother's taco salad was great as well! One thing that I like about California is that you can actually eat outside! If you tried to eat outside in coastal NC or anywhere on the southeastern coast, nats, flies, and mosquitoes would be all over you. There is very little of that here. The food comes out fast, and service is professional and sincere! If you're in San Diego or on Coronado Island, this is the place for Mexican! read more

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Cinco de Mayo at Miguel's Cocina in Coronado = festive vibes Came for the celebration, stayed for the full-on experience. The Tres Amigos tacos delivered big perfectly balanced, packed with flavor, and honestly the kind of plate you analyze between bites like a true food critic. The margaritas were bright, fresh, and dangerously easy to keep ordering. But the real star? Live mariachi setting the tone. The music filled the space with that unmistakable Cinco de Mayo energy; lively, warm, and family friendly. The ambience was buzzing, colorful, and full of people clearly having a great time. If you're chasing that fun, festive, and good Mexican vibe, this is your spot. read more

Took it to go after walking over from the beach. Went with a mixed taco plate which came with rice and beans! Ahi tacos were an odd take in a hard shell and lacked other toppings. But man, the chicken taco had a fresh made tortilla with crispy cheese on it. They sent a huge portion of chips, salsa, guac, and queso! Killer! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

We had a large group with excellent service they have a large menu of food beers and drinks. We dine out doors and this was a very crowded restaurant With such a large menu you should be able to find something they started out with chips and a queso and a salsa Spice level was very slow but they both had good flavor I ordered the 7 mars which just did not make it very light on fish and shell fish and flavor. This is one of my favorite dishes so personally my standards might be a bit high. Noise level is very high so if your hear to talk with friends you may need to lean forward to hear them. This was walkable from hotels like the Del Coronado and the Glorietta Bay Inn. The non recommend was based on my specific food expectations and I suspect other dishes were excellent based on the group I was with. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Caldo 7 Mares - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

My wife and I have been coming to Miguel's on Coronado Island for the past decade every time we come to San Diego. This time we came with our kids. Ambiance: There is a beautiful outside patio which is where we have always sat in but this time it was raining so we sat inside which was nice. Service: The service is always great! You always get a belly full of chips, salsa, and DELICIOUS queso which they fill up all the time (be careful so you don't fill up). Food: We got the following * Carne Asada Tacos: My kids (both boys) ordered these and it came with rice and beans...and they LOVED it...our elder son compared it to La Fiesta (in Mountain View which is our family favorite). * Pollo Asada Burrito: My wife and I were not that hungry but we shared this dish and it was DELICIOUS!! * Flan: My wife and I shared the Coconut flavored flan which was delicious, The food is delicious and well priced! I would recommend this place 1000% DISCLAIMER: I don't have any photos - SORRY! We got so carried away with how good the food looked we ate it...I got one half eaten photo...next time!! read more

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The food is the best you'll find anywhere. The service is over the top friendly, and the setting is gorgeous... tucked away, part inside, part outside. This is my favorite place to visit on Coronado. Try the plain cheese quesadilla. It is dripping in garlic and is cheesy heaven. The guacamole is creamy heaven. And wear your elastic pants for the chips and salsa, fajitas and fish tacos! read more

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Miguel's is a fun spot in a really cool location, It has a tucked-away feel that makes the whole experience a little more special. The white sauce absolutely lives up to the hype -- it's amazing. Honestly, I could probably drink it on its own. The birria was also really good, and the portions are generous, so you definitely leave satisfied. Service was very attentive -- almost too fast, with dishes coming out quickly and staff checking in often. It keeps things moving, which can be great if you're hungry. It's a bit pricey for the quality, but that's somewhat expected in Coronado, where everything tends to run higher. Still, the food is solid, the setting is great, and it's a place I'd come back to again. read more

By far the worst "Mexican food" we have ever had. The taste was awful...in fact there was no taste at all. I'm not sure what kind of meat I had but it was not carne asada. Sister in law got the chicken tostada and only took two bites...two because she was hungry. There was absolutely not flavor in the chicken. So unfortunate because the service was decent and the ambiance was nice, we sat on the patio. But other than that...no thank you! read more

Miguel's Cocina - NOT so Carne Asada Tacos. (Not sure what kind of meat this was) - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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Delicious, slightly hidden, mexican place right across from the Del! You kind of have to weave through a back alley to find the hostess. We were seated immediately, outdoors but there were heaters if it got too cold! Service was 10/10. Everyone was so attentive and really just seemed passionate about their jobs and happy to be there! Chips, queso, and salsa was put at our table within 30 seconds of sitting down. Chicken nachos were good! I liked my carnitas plate and my husband liked his tacos of the month. Also got some happy hour margs - large portions! Definitely recommend. read more

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We were in Coronado for a wedding and decided to have lunch at Miguel's. It's hidden away in a quiet courtyard with a nice outdoor space. The staff were very nice and accommodating of a stroller and highchair. I ordered the classic fish tacos that came with fried fish, ranch, and rice and beans. The tacos were good, not great. I wish I'd asked for a chipotle mayo or aioli instead of the ranch - it needed a little kick! The cucumber margarita was delicious. A nice and trusty place to have lunch in Coronado. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Classic Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

Loved seeing Miguel's on Coronado offering health-conscious cocktails over Mother's Day weekend! The Ultimate Skinny Margarita and La Rosa Spritz were both so refreshing and flavorful. As someone looking for better options, it's exciting to finally find elevated cocktails that work for people who are diabetic, keto, or simply avoiding sugar. They use a new local company named Above Board Liqueurs that uses plant based sweeteners with zero sugar! Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service and great experience all around! read more

Miguel's Cocina - This is the menu they were featuring for Mothers Day! - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

This place is a joke for drinks. Staying at the hotel so decided to try this restaurant on our first night which was on Sat, 5 days ago. I asked the waiter what he recommended regarding drinks and he said a Cadillac margarita which I knew he was trying to upsell. I used to be a server so I knew but I was fine with that so I ordered 2, one for me and one for my son. At $20 apiece, I would expect them to be a little strong especially since they include an extra shot. I didn't say anything though. The food was fine. I just came down and ordered two drinks for me and my son about an hour ago to take upstairs and again could barely taste alcohol and again spent almost $40 for both. I came to the pool with my younger son 30 min later and decided to order a Long Island tea because I know those are at least a little stronger. Nope. Just tasted like a sweetened iced tea. I went back and the hostess said she would watch them make it and would get the manager. The manager never came out and she came back with my drink which was not remade because my straw was still in it. It tasted a tiny bit like alcohol but barely and at that point I just gave up and took it. At this point, I really don't feel like talking about the food since my overall experience was very negative. I'm about $100 in just for watered down weak drinks. read more

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3/30/26 - we went back there today since hanging around the island today. No wait and we were seated outside fast. Chips, salsa and waters came out fast. About 5 minutes later our order was taken. About 10 minutes later the three meals come out. Two plates we kept, and one was wrong. We ordered double beans and received doubled rice. The non server, the person who brought the meals out took the one plate which was incorrect back to be fixed. The waitress didn't write anything down for the order and memorized the 3 meals. Not sure why you would do this unless you can have 100% memory. 10 minutes pass and the plate doesn't come back. We actually asked to just keep the plate and bring the refried beans out. They took the whole plate. The waitress walks by and we asked if you can check on the correct meal since it was taken back, she probably was unaware it was being redone. The plate was super hot, they made the whole meal over instead of brining out refried beans. By the time everyone started to eat, 2 plates started going cold and the new plate was warm. Never coming back here again to this location. 3 stars overall, food was excellent, the service not so special. Also, I had the salad again as usual, the mango and shrimp portions were way smaller than usual at this location compared today to the visit here in January 2026 and last week in Carlsbad. See photos. read more

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Outdoor patio seating is nice. Salsa & Queso with Chips upon seating is a huge plus. Great too! Ultimate Skinny Margaritas are delicious. Chicken Fajitas were great and chicken was just right and not dry. read more

A great little hidden spot near Del Coronado Hotel. Excellent service and food. Good full Mexican menu. We had reservations and they had a very nice table all set for us on a busy weekend night. It we had been on the island longer we would have gone back. Highly recomomend. read more

This place is honestly disappointing. There's nothing authentic about it. It feels like a whitewashed version of Mexican food, very similar to El Torito. From the table salsa and queso dip to the menu options, I genuinely don't understand the hype. I ordered the veggie enchiladas, and the vegetables were undercooked, basically raw. Tortillas were still hard & the green sauce was overly sour and threw the whole dish off. The rice and beans were decent, but that's about the only positive. Unfortunately, after eating here, I'm now feeling sick, experiencing stomach pain, with nausea and vomiting which makes the experience even worse. If you're used to real, flavorful Mexican food, this place falls way short. It might work for someone who doesn't cook or isn't familiar with authentic flavors but if you are, you'll probably be disappointed. read more

Four of us enjoyed early dinner Sunday following a show at Lambs players theater. It's a short walk across the street to feel like we hopped over to Mexico. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting and the patio dining was just right. Especially our waitress, Julianna, took great care of us and was so helpful and informative. She seems to enjoy her work and her customers very much! A beautiful smile and personality to match. We will go back!!! read more

While I was in Coronado I decided to stop for lunch at Miguel's. They're always on hit with their chips, salsa, and jalapenos dip. Today I had the Adobado tacos with rice. Tacos were delicious with the right amount of mangos in the tacos. It gives these tacos a refreshing taste. As always they were busy with lots of tourists but I didn't have to wait at all. Service was good and quick. I haven't had a bad meal at any of their locations. Coronado is nice because if you're able to sit outside you get some great people watching opportunities. read more

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Absolutely love this location of Miguel's!! the outside patio is perfect just to hang out! Their happy hour deals is what always draws us in!! The food is so good, and the service is always on point!! If you've been to the other locations, this one is a must try!! read more

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Tacos were delicious! Service was ok. Thought it was a local place but had more of a chain vibe. If you are looking for quick American-Mexican food give this a try. read more

Wonderful experience. We had the BEST server, she was very attentive, professional, and friendly. Huge indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of food and drink options. They offer free chips with salsa and queso. It's tucked behind a few shops, but well covered to keep the sun out. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Chicken chimchanga - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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We celebrated a milestone birthday here on March 1st 2026. Fantastic service, great ambiance, restaurant was clean and staff were very friendly and polite. This was a Referral for us as we were visiting from Buffalo NY. Great dinner and we highly recommend Miguel's. The food was amazing. read more

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Delicious authentic Mexican food located near downtown Coronado right across from the hotel del. Plenty of seating outdoors on their patio, friendly staff, large menu, quick service, and cute decor along with tasty complimentary chips, salsa, and queso. We split the surf and turf burrito which was the perfect size for two people it was full of fresh and well seasoned steak and shrimp. We enjoyed our meal and will definitely be returning when we find ourselves back in the area! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Complementary chips, salsa, and queso - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

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Amazing service from the bus staff! Instant waters and chips with salsa and queso brought over! Portions are huge. The ahi Tostitos were plenty to share. The fish tacos are a classic served with yummy rice and beans. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Chips - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

We were staying a block away and had just come into town for the weekend. We walked over to enjoy a delicious happy hour of food, and he had a Mango blended margarita and I had mango blended mocktail ! We had excellent service. The calamari was nicely prepared fresh calamari and the fish tacos, soup and everything was so good. We were seated next to a large party and didn't hear anything else. Nice restaurant- we will be back soon. Thank you! read more

I stopped by here after a long walk by the Coronado beach. I was here on a weekday evening, and the place wasn't too crowded. To start off, they served complimentary chips with salsa and queso. The queso particularly, was really good. I then ordered a classic margarita and a Baja Tacos de Pulpo (aka octopus taco). While the octopus was rubbery, the taco itself tasted pretty good and flavorful. The ambiance was relaxing; I sat on the patio, which had a lively and warm vibe. The staff was friendly, and the food came pretty quick as well. read more

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great atmosphere , food great and servers quick! table chips and salsa to start then our food for a late night table of 4. Ordered Carne Asado taco platers served with rice and beans and don't forget a nice cold beverage. they also have a kids menu, dining area nice open courtyard , don't miss out great for groups and families read more

It's still my favorite Mexican restaurant on this side of the border. We started with big baskets of perfect tortilla chips with their special white jalapeño sauce and salsa, with a side of guacamole. each of us had something different for our meals, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp burrito, stuffed calamari steak, and the burrito trio. Each was delicious. I had my favorite at this place the shrimp burrito. Their burrito is my favorite! Cesare was excellent and offered us dessert but we were stuffed. read more

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We arrived during happy hour so we experienced great food at a great price. We had their pork flautas, calamari strips and guacamole. Their chips and salsa are excellent. I enjoyed the happy hour margarita and the service was fast and friendly. We dined in the outdoor patio and it was lively. Great experience. read more

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The sugar-free ultimate skinny margarita was amazing! This is definitely a new favorite!

The service was absolutely amazing! Our server was so attentive! Food was amazing! Noelia was such a great waitress!!! Definitely made the experience the best possible! The food is so fresh! My husband had the tres amigos and really enjoyed it as well! Great experience! :) the restaurant is super clean and nice inside! They have a great outdoor space to eat outdoor and enjoy the San Diego weather read more

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Absolutely delicious! Great place to chill and have a drink. Delicious food. And our server, Jules, was top notch! Definitely recommend!!!!

Cute location, the seating area is nice. Our waitress staff is great. Food was amazing!!!!! Their beans was the tastiest I ever had an I don't even like beans. Good ceviche, tender steaks and everything is well seasoned. Highly recommend. read more

The service was excellent. A lot of hard working staff. Love the location tucked back off the main drag. Food was some of the best we've had out west. 3rd time dining here over the years. read more

When we told our neighbors that we were going to visit Coronado Island, they said that we had to eat at Miguel's Cocina as it is an outstanding Mexican restaurant. They were absolutely right! The food was delicious and served hot, and the ambiance, lovely. The best part of our visit to Miguel's was the service. All of the staff took such great care of us, particularly, our server, Julianne. She provided excellent service by being friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. Our meal came out quickly, hot and beautifully prepared. When she asked if we would like to have dessert, my husband usually says "no, thank you" but this time, he asked about the dessert items. Julianne listed numerous choices but my husband said none of the items were quite what he had in mind. Julianne, being quick and very smart, she said, "What are you thinking of?" My husband described how he wanted sopapillas and honey. No problem! Julianne brought out the most delicious dessert! Julianne offered a level of service we have never experienced. Perfection! Thank you, Julianne, and all the wonderful people at Miguel's! read more

On our trip to SD I wanted for us to spend some time on the beach on Coronado Island. I noticed the reviews and was craving Mexican food with some yummy chips and salsa. Miguel's Covina was BOMB! So so tasty that we drive back to LBC w my leftovers after a little beach time and I devoured it later that night! The salsa was so great! Also had fajitas and a michilada. Omg we will definitely be coming back! We have plenty of incredible spots in the LBC but salsa this good ... I could almost drink it. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Hubby knew I was about to tear into all this tastiness!! - Mexican Near Me - Coronado, California

Stopped here a couple of times when visiting Coronado. The restaurant is located across the street from Hotel Coronado. It is hidden behind a hotel and away from the street. You will find other stores and eateries near them. The staff here is quick to seat you and bring out your food. We came here on a Saturday for a late breakfast/lunch. The restaurant didn't start to get busy till we were leaving. The patio is really cute. There are many papel picados hanging from the patio and lots of plants throughout the restaurant with a big tree in the middle. It is definitely a photo op when here. The food has also never disappointed us. This time, I ordered the tamale dinner plate with rice and beans. It was really yummy. They put a red sauce on top of the tamales, I think the same one that is on the enchiladas. My son had the nachos appetizer and, to me, it could easily be an entree. They serve so much and you can add your favorite protein-chicken or shredded beef. Overall, if you are looking for a place to eat after a day of exploring, try out this place. You will not be disappointed and your tummy will thank you later. Enjoy!!! read more

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