My first visit here and the staff was very nice and polite. I sat outside which may be cooler than places inside. I tried the swordfish tacos because I wanted grilled vs fried and really enjoyed them. If you are a non-dairy eater I'd recommend a side of guacamole to make them feel more substantial. Homemade chips and salsa were good. They also serve a side of hot cheese if you are a dairy fan. Would try here again. Enjoyed my table near the window and people watching. read more

Our family went to Miguel's Cocina in Old Town for dinner. We had a 6:000m reservation and arrived early, around 5:40pm. Our reservation noted that we preferred indoor seating, but the hostesses seated us outside because they said nothing was available inside. My daughter and I went inside to use the restroom and noticed several tables being cleared. Since it was only about 5:50 and our reservation wasn't until 6:00, my husband politely asked if we could wait and be seated at one of the available indoor tables. Unfortunately, the response from the hostesses was pretty snarky. He was told those tables were no longer available and that we would sit where they had put us. It wasn't so much that they couldn't accommodate our request--it was the way they spoke to him that really bothered us. Our waitress came by and overheard us talking about what had happened. She already seemed very stressed and overwhelmed and said she would come back. Thankfully, a few minutes later, the manager came out and moved us to a great table inside, which we really appreciated. I completely understand how stressful restaurant work can be. I worked as a waitress for many years, and I know how exhausting constant requests and customer complaints can become. But even on stressful days, I would never have spoken to customers the way those young women spoke to my husband. We're grateful that the manager stepped in and took care of us, and the evening ultimately worked out. Unfortunately, that initial interaction left a bad impression and was difficult to forget. read more

Service was horrible but the queso is always good Wouldn't recommend this location to anyone read more

Their salsa is sooooo good and I love their queso as well. I literally devour both when I come here. I also like the vibe, it's a little more quiet and a good place to celebrate something like a birthday. You can't go wrong with the fish taco. Always fresh and delicious and pretty filling as well. I am such a picky eater and always ask for my sauces on the side which the staff handled so well! I appreciated the good service a lot. This is not the only location, there's a couple of other Miguel's around but this one in Old Town is particularly fun due to the location. read more

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This location is right in beautiful Old Town. The food was delicious. The service was fast and easy. Luckily we were able to walk around the town after a full meal. This is the first time at this location. Can't miss it right on the corner. We got lucky with street parking. We enjoyed our meal. They provide this yummy cheese sauce to go with your chips. Simple tasty and delicious l. read more

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We've been to this Miguel's many times over the years, and overall it's been a decent experience. We came in on a Friday night 03/27. It was busy so we had a wait time of about 30 mins. The food is good...nothing particularly spectacular, but okay enough if you're in the mood for Mexican food in Old Town. Service is usually good, which we've appreciated. That said, our most recent visit left us a bit concerned. We came in with a group of five, and unfortunately one person in our party got sick afterward....like really sick. We're thinking food poisoning. He was the only one who ordered the surf and turf burrito, so that may have been the cause. He still can't have shrimp as he has flashbacks of this place. On top of that, the dirty martini we ordered was not good at all, which was disappointing. I had to ask for the olives. Odd! We've had enough good visits in the past to give this place a fair shot, but after this last experience, we're honestly not sure if we'll be back. read more

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This had been one of my go-to restaurants since my childhood, I used to live in old town right next to Miguel's and every time the food, ambience and service didn't disappoint. The whole place has a comfy, rustic aesthetic, I usually like sitting outside next to the fire pit; here you get unlimited chips with a great nacho cheese sauce for free before even getting into appetizers and entrees which is rare nowadays. The overall food variety and quality is great, as someone who has been going here for years, they have anything from Calamari to burgers, Mexican food like flautas etc. there's something for everyone here, my personal favorite since I've been coming here as a kid has been the Miguel's cantina burger, and it was always nice experience coming here with family, can't recommend this place enough if you are looking to have a nice lunch or dinner. read more

Solid choice in the heart of Old Town. The building is nice and does a good job of fitting into the old Spanish style. Let's be honest, I don't think locals go to Old Town much but if you need a good taco and margarita after walking around. Service here is good and they aren't as busy and the other places. We've always had good and friendly service here. read more

As someone with a gluten allergy, finding a Mexican restaurant that takes cross-contamination seriously can be challenging. Miguel's Cantina was a fantastic find! One thing that really stood out was their dedicated fryer for chips--a huge deal for those of us who need to avoid gluten. Many Mexican restaurants can't offer that level of safety, so it was refreshing to find a place that does. The food was fresh and delicious. I ordered the ahi tacos, guacamole, and the best flan, I tasted at a restaurant in years! , Every dish was fresh. The salsa was especially amazing--fresh, flavorful, and addictive. To top it all off, the service was just as impressive as the food. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. If you're gluten-free or simply looking for fresh, flavorful Mexican food with great service, Miguel's Cantina is definitely worth a visit! read more

So I came here yesterday and left around 4ish and first off once again this spot rocks!!! The food was so freaking good per usual to me. The service was even better. Thank you to the hostess Ms Anisha G her service was outstanding she kept coming back to check on the table and how the food was, when something ran out she asked if refills were needed, wasn't pressed to order & just showed all around great care and that is what I loved and expect each and every time I come to a restaurant to eat!! Hands down you deserved that tip and more Anisha!! We need more Anisha's!!! Make sure she sees this. Place was well kept up too clean too and decor was decent as well. read more

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We came to Miguel's with a group of friends before heading to the airport to go home. Part of the reason we chose this spot was because someone in our group was named Miguel and we thought it was funny, but we also were craving Mexican food so it was perfect! The weather was great so we sat out on the covered patio space. Service was great and our waitress was quick and attentive during our meal. Started off with chips for the table and the salsa is great. My husband and I both ordered the birria tacos, but we were kind of surprised that it wasn't what we're used to (served with consomé). They also had a pretty decent kick to them! They were good, but we definitely were expecting the quesabirria type with consomé. The rice and beans were also delicious, but that's pretty simple. Overall this was a good spot for lunch and it's conveniently located right at the start of Old Town! read more

This Miguel's location is easily our favorite, never failing to satisfy, even on those days when parking is a challenge, but then, that's the case throughout Old Town. The menu is large, but still accessible, the staff is always friendly, even when they are slammed with huge numbers, the plates are bountiful and delicious, and it is enjoyable to walk off dinner or lunch on San Diego Avenue. We don't live close by, but we make it a point to drop in when we are near. We have tried a few other restaurants on the street and surroundings, but none compare for our tastes. We are not alcohol drinkers, so I can't speak to to th3 bar scene, but it is often full and lively, especially in the 5:00-7:00 time zone. read more

Walked in not realizing it was happy hour and pleasantly surprised! Great HH margarita!! Queso with the chips was a perfect start. We shared the HH 3 street tacos... so good! The ceviche was super fresh and just really good...not overly cold like it just came out of a cooler, nice size bites, right mix of spice and citrus. Also, had the fish tacos. Really good. Fish was cooked perfectly...nice and crispy. I would say a little more of the sauce on them and it makes something really good...great. Really nice bar with a TV. Caught a little bit of the Padres game. Little bit of a hometown crowd rootin for the Pads so that's always cool. read more

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Peter, bartender/filler manager should be promoted to manager immediately as his warm and welcoming spirit and hospitality are a rare find in today's dining excursions. He is a rare find and had made our experience one that has prompted a desire to take day visits to San Diego just for the vibes, scenery, and delicious food. Eric. G, our server, was equally as awesome as all of our needs were me without request and tended to regularly. He was beyond professional, polite, and respectful. Beyond 5 stars if that were an option. Awesome Eatery with staff and ambiance to match. read more

Lunch was awesome and delicious.! Service was welcoming. Ambiance was awesome! Server was great! read more

Came here for a late lunch on a time crunch and had a great experience! The server was super understanding that we had an hour to get in and out and made it happen. They bring out salsa and a small thing of queso with the chips, which was awesome! We also got the guac which was really good! Everyone loved their respective dishes and we all left happy! The drinks were really good as well, but slightly small portions, so just be ready for that. Overall, it was super good and would definitely recommend! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Non-alcoholic options - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

We usually eat at the Point Loma location but we came to see the play at the cygnet theatre in old Town so we had lunch here today. Service was excellent and so was the food. I docked it a star because the bathroom was out of toilet paper. My husband had the shrimp omelette smothered in white sauce and the potatoes cooked with loads of chorizo. A rich and filling meal that he took half home. Loads of shrimp and cooked Peppers. The carne asada taco was delicious and smothered in guacamole. I took the swordfish taco home for another meal. Love their refried beans! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Shrimp omelette with chorizo potatoes - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love the albondigas soup at Miguel's. For Happy Hour they offer a very large portion for a very reasonable price. Of course the margaritas are always good also. Although we were inside this time, this location has a beautiful outdoor patio. Sorry I didn't get a photo this time. read more

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10 of us came here at the suggestion of a friend, and he gets a congratulations. We were able to park in a lot behind the restaurant so that was the first "yes!" I got chicken fajitas and they were very good, and everyone enjoyed their meal. The server was very good and sitting outside we could see the neighborhood and people walking down the street in Oldtown, which we did after our meal. Would definitely recommend this restaurant next time you're in San Diego read more

Miguel's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came back with my mom for some lunch and we loved it here. The food was delicious. Soooo good. This burrito trio was so tasty and a great way to taste a little bit of everything. As pictured, the chips and dips were also a total hit read more

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We love coming here after church sundays. For a wonderful bruch! They have the best chips in san diego county freshly made every day! I love to get the pozsole, and my husband loves the breakfast plates. Every meal is wonderful and homemade! read more

Y'all don't sleep on the lobster Monday because it is 10 out of MFN 10. I forgot how to say or spell the sweet bartender's name and that served us this morning/afternoon. She was a doll though and I hope she gets a raise. Thank you for the wonderful service and a wonderful food. read more

Best Location in San Diego - Cozy Atmosphere and Great Service I've visited a few other locations in San Diego, but the Old Town location is by far my favorite. I loved the décor--it felt cozy and authentic. The food tasted very fresh, which was clear since, even though the restaurant wasn't too busy, it took about 15-17 minutes for all of our dishes to arrive together. The service was excellent as well. The staff genuinely seemed happy to be there, and that's one of the most important things I look for when deciding where to support with my business. read more

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The newest promo is terrific! Puerto Nuevo lobster @ $30! Mondays in April. Met a friend at lunch time and we ordered the special. Delicious, filling and super value! (It's like coming home when the chips and salsa/ white jalapeño arrive @ the table). We had a super server with a dazzling smile and personality. His name is Erick. He gives Miguel's Old Town a good name!!!! Thx for excellence!!!! read more

This restaurant is my daughter's favorite so when we started planning a very small wedding reception we decided to see if Miguel's had a space for that. I'm so happy to say that they had a perfect space! Karina made the booking and arrangements so simple and effortless. Everything was upfront with no hidden details. The space and food was exactly what we discussed and it was great! There were 2 servers assigned to our 45 person event and they were also amazing. Both servers were super attentive to the bride and groom and were a constant presence any time anything was needed. The servers were so personable, addressing guests by name, remembering preferred drinks, and even chatting about gardening. I got many compliments from the guests about how great the service was. I cannot say enough about how great the restaurant made this experience! read more

Miguel's Cocina - Banquet room - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came here last week with a couple of friends for some drinks and food while we caught up. My friend made a reservation, so it was very easy to get in on a busy Friday night. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you can. We receded right away, even though we were waiting for our last friend to arrive. One thing to note is that the parking is rather difficult on the weekends. Although Miguel's has a small parking lot in the back, it is extremely limited, so don't rely on it. Street parking is definitely possible, especially if you are willing to walk. I was able to parallel park, but my friend paid $6 for a parking structure nearby. I did enjoy the complementary chips, which came with queso and salsa. (Personally, I liked the queso more.) The service was good and attentive--our chips were restocked very quickly. The serving size of the dishes were generous, especially the plates that came with rice and beans. I also ordered the piña colada, which was sweet and just my type of drink! Overall, it's a solid place. Nothing really stood out to me, but it will definitely satisfy your craving for Mexican food. Then again, there are lots of places around Old Town! read more

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3.5 Stars but since there are no half ratings, rounding it up sounds fair. Miguel's Cocina is located in Old Towne San Diego and it's one of the nicer and prettier restaurants with lots of inside and outside seating. Being on a street full of Mexican Cuisine it has to stand out from its competitors and it does in its own way. Service was good and friendly, yet felt slightly rushed around 8:30 because they were closing at 9pm. I had tried their Ceviche and La Baja Combination which comes with Shrimp Enchilada and Beef Taco along with Rice and Beans. The ceviche was good but was just lacking a salt and a kick of spice but maybe that's me. The quality was definitely good though as you could tell the freshness was there. As for the entree, the Beef (carne asada) Taco was extremely simple but the seasoning and flavor of the beef was excellent. While I enjoyed the Shrimp Enchilada, I didn't enjoy the sauce it came with which was like a cheesy white sauce. Maybe it's just my opinion but something more like a classic red or green sauce would have been amazing with it. Over all, slightly above average in my opinion with my over all rating from service, and food. Parking could be tricky depending on time and the day, but the best place to park would be on the side streets or the Lot next to the Old Towne Historic Park. read more

Miguel's Cocina - La Baja Combination - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good service. The raspberry mojito could have used a little more raspberry flavor though. I got the taco trio and subbed the chicken mole taco for the fish taco, it was a good but basic taco. The shrimp on the shrimp taco was amazing. Loved the flavor of the pork belly but the sauce was way too spicy. The queso was great. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Taco trio - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing food, amazing staff, everything we got was good even the chips and salsa. overall would definitely come back it was super calm and child friendly and our server was super nice read more

Mediocre food and worse service. I dined here last night and had tempered my expectations, as I know this is not authentic Mexican food, but left utterly annoyed and disappointed. While the food did indeed lack flavor, the service was inexcusable. After bringing our dishes, our server never once came by to check on the food or see if we needed anything (after waiting for 10 minutes, I went up to the bar to ask for hot sauce), only reappearing more than 30 minutes later when we were ready for the check. Never refilled waters or ask if we wanted a second round of margaritas. Having been a server for years myself, I'm generally pretty understanding towards subpar service and am sympathetic that a restaurant may be understaffed. However, I couldn't help but notice that another server assigned to tables adjacent to ours was much more attentive, checking in on his guests much more frequently. Lastly, I really wish they had more vegetarian options. Not sure why it's impossible to modify a burrito to be vegetarian (per our server), but seems bizarre. read more

This is usually a great place to visit for Taco Tuesday! Tonight not so much. I arrived at 8:00pm and was surprised it wasn't busy at all. It's usually very busy in Old Town. I had the fajitas supremo, a pollo asada taco and a passion fruit margarita. The food was delicious, especially the fajitas. The chips, salsa & jalapeno white sauce always so good! The service wasn't good. Not sure if they were short staffed, it wasn't because they were busy. Had to get up and look for the waitress to get my check. I'd come back because the service is usually good. This is a great place to people watch. . read more

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Celebrating our Anniversary, found this GEM !!! right across the street from where we were staying at I honestly cannot tell you how much I we loved the atmosphere here from the hostess to the bartenders big Thank you to AUGUSTINE & GERARDO & the other gentleman there I didn't get his name but big thank you to all of them it was an amazing night made it very special & to manager Jess abbreviated heheh.... U have an amazing staff I highly will recommend Miguel's Cocina & will be back soon !!! 100% to your Bartenders as they were very attentive & that's hard to find !! Carrying a convo with your customers I always find it A+ u really need that type of atmosphere so like I said can't thank your staff enough !!! Memories to remember and another one for our books !!! Bartenders 100% the best !!!! "Who ordered 3 Fried vanilla Ice cream" inside joke It was soooo delicious! read more

Food was ok. Nothing special. The swordfish tacos didn't have flavor. The pork belly tacos were delicious though. Service was nothing special. Typical service, take order, drop off food, ask for check. Server never asked if we needed anything. It felt like upscale taco shop. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Grilled Swordfish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Straight GAS as the kids would say. This place always hits those Mexican sit down of yesteryear vibes. I ordered the paradilla with three meats: carne asada, shrimp and chorizo. The real star was the grilled veggies that accompanied the meal. They were fresh and very tasty. Can't fail to mention the free cheese sauce and great service. $28 meal was well worth it. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Paradilla $28 this was - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Situated in Old Town amongst many Mexican restaurants, Miguel's Cocina is a very good pick. We came on a Sunday night and were seated very quickly with the choice of indoor or outdoor seating. The restaurant is rather large and is a good place for big parties and I suspect they make fresh tortillas in one of the areas, which is always fun to see. Service was quick and efficient and our food came out within a few minutes. Tonight's selection of food included the chicken chimichanga and Los Tres Amigos consisting of chicken mole, shrimp and pork belly. I thoroughly enjoyed my taco selection, especially the pork belly and the portion was large. Overall a good experience and I would recommend Miguel's to visitors and locals alike. read more

Miguel's Cocina - Los tres amigos taco plate - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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So they told us we could take our doggy in the patio. We ordered drinks and it took FOREVER. Then when she finally showed up she said my doggy could not sit on my lap that he had to be on the ground. So my teeny tiny doggy wasn't having it so we left. Found another place to eat where my doggy could sit on my lap. Byeeee read more

Definitely come to this restaurant during happy hour for the best food and drink deals! We were so impressed with the food and prices. It is in Old Town so plan some time to walk around and enjoy the area while you are there. read more

Very busy place. The atmosphere is in the town so it's fun. The food is good, I would try a different item next time. We mad a reservation. You could sit inside or outdoors or a patio type arrangement which more to my liking. This notes from a previous time read more

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I've have not been here for a while anyways the housevwine is trash but ok nothing to complain got the margarita well happy hour prices are very good and they give you enough to get full. Marg is all triple sec and nothing else had to go back to the WINE read more

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yummy drinks, very tasty apps, portions are pretty small, queso is very good and free! read more

Miguel's Cocina - margarita, Flautas de Carnitas y Queso, Ceviche, Calamari - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California