The food and service at Origen were excellent. The dishes were flavorful and perfect for sharing, and the staff was attentive, friendly, and able to answer all of our questions. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Very elegant ambiance! Bartenders very nice and look like they are having fun. Service was too notch- polite, timely, great suggestions. Menu was so interesting!! And the food was delicious: 10/10 the croquettes, the tuna flautas, the salmon ceviche! read more

Food was incredible! Can't wait to come back. The elote old fashioned was a really unique drink that' I'd recommend to try!

So happy we tried Origen. Everything was wonderful: from the ambiance, service, drinks, to food. I don't like octopus, but this place had the best octopus I've ever had. Salmon ceviche is insane. And the flavors of every dish were incredible. Get a reservation. Do yourself a favor and try it! Go! read more

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Very Frustrating Experience. Went here on a Wednesday at 5:30, had a reservation but we were the first ones in that evening. Sat at the bar. Was not given menus until we asked, was not talked to about anything on the menu, bartender was between training on making espresso and texting on his phone. Had to get his attention to put in food order. Food all came out at the same time which was 3 dishes and too much at one time, food was okay at best. Tuna Tartar was overloaded with a super sweet jam and you couldn't taste anything else. Best thing of the night was the thin sliced seared beef but for how much they charge for each plate you would think you would get house made tortillas and tostadas but no. Store bought and not even good store bought. Tortillas were incredibly basic and disappointing. Drinks were just okay. Restaurant interior is okay but just mid, pictures of it looked better. All seems a little haphazard and massive lack of training of the staff for a higher end restaurant, or at least one that charges higher end prices. Don't think I'll ever go back. read more

Had an excellent meal at Origen tonight. The sun daisy margarita and short rib quesadilla were both outstanding, and the service was impeccable. read more

First visit based on my daughter's recommendation and it was fantastic. The service was excellent and every dish had original, memorable flavors that made the meal special. read more

For a new place I thought it was pretty good. And I love the concept of the menu changing daily. I went with a couple girlfriends and we ordered six different things from the menu which I only got a few pictures of because we got busy talking and eating! The clam chowder I thought was pretty amazing a little thick, but super good and tasty. We got these short rib quesadillas that was covered in a mole that wasn't too tasty. In fact, I love mole and this one just was underwhelming. We got this Ahi tuna cold dish with yogurt underneath, and it was probably the best thing that we had. The softshell crab croquettes were cooked really well and crispy, but the inside was fishy and needed a little more greens and sauce to balance it out. We also got this warm shrimp dish that had zucchini on the bottom and was just drenched in a cup of marinated oil. That dish came with bread I'm assuming for us to dip in it afterwards, but it was just too much oil. I did start with a Mescalita cocktail which was delicious and then later I ended with an orange wit beer from Mexico that was pretty tasty but just a bit heavy. The worst thing that we got was the hummus, which I just didn't feel like matched with anything on the menu. It was grainy and thick and coming from a Middle Eastern background. I guess I'm just really picky about hummus and it was topped with some salty beats and I think maybe they should've just blended the beats into the hummus to make it smoother and Give it more flavor. I did wanna try the lump crab tostadas, but the server told us that the crab was raw and I've never heard of raw crab and so we decided to not try that. The decor was really nice and it was cool to see that they used three constituted wine bottles as glasses, and the paintings on the walls were really nice too, but our table was right by the door and it was a cold night and the seats were definitely not made for us to sit For an hour and a half to two hours we ended up getting up because our butts we're hurting, and that I realized there was an episode of white Lotus that I could see. I might go back to sit at the bar and try maybe one or two things hoping that they could be different. Also service for our drinks was really slow. But the service was pretty good and food came out at perfect time read more

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Origen was such a fun spot and a perfect date night. I absolutely loved this place, the vibes were amazing from start to finish. Our waiter, Cesar, was hilarious and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was so good! I highly recommend the flautitas de atún and the ceviche de salmón. And don't skip the drinks! The Agua Santa and the Elote Old Fashion were both delicious. Can't wait to come back. read more

We had a lovely dinner on Friday night! The food was outstanding! Fresh, bursting with flavor, and impeccably timed for a delightful experience. We sampled many dishes; the soup was one of my favorites, along with the aguachile verde and salmon ceviche! The Paloma was the best I've ever had and complimented our meal perfectly! Our server, Juan Pablo, was amazing and took such good care of us. He explained the story behind Origen, and guided us through all the dishes for a perfect journey of Mexico City's finest flavors! Juan Pablo was so attentive to anything we needed! Can't wait to go back and try new things!! read more

Food was great, Paloma was smoky and well balanced to perfection. JP was a great server, he and the rest of the crew took great care of us and he will be one of the main reasons that I'll be coming back very soon. I live in the neighborhood and have been wanting to check out Origen since they opened earlier this year but I have a few great places close that provide great service, atmosphere and quality food. Saying that Origen is now going to be in consistent rotation. Great job guys, great to have you in the neighborhood. Can't wait to check out La Jolla soon!! read more

Fabulous, creative dishes and attentive and friendly service. Love the atmosphere except it can be very noisy which is why I'm giving it only 4 stars which is unfortunate because everything else was stellar. read more

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This place top all expectations! I knew it was going to be good but not this good! The food was amazing and staff was very insightful on the menu and super nice. The ambiance is very vibey, I'd like to come back later at night as we came early in the evening. From the menu to the decor everything was on vibe and aesthetic read more

Origen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Diego, California

Origen was amazing. We went to celebrate a birthday and the whole place just had a really good vibe. The Thai food was super fresh, flavorful, and honestly hit so hard nothing greasy, everything tasted like it was made with care. The staff was chill and super nice, even though it was busy. We did have to wait a bit, but once the food came out it was totally worth it. Definitely a spot I'd go back to, especially for a special occasion. read more

Wanted to love but just not a clear concept or strong execution. Aesthetic is nice but honestly, that look is already a bit dated. Music counts when trying to create a consistent theme. Wasn't good just weird and all over the place. Some staff is great others need more training. Asking if our half eaten food is ready to be taken. SO much staff zooming around but not a lot of actual service with assessment/anticipation of customer needs. Apparently, one of the owners was our waiter... he had no clue. FYI your napkins leave lint all over the customers clothing. Food is mediocre at best. Quesadilla was cold. Pulpo was cold and over cooked while potatoes under salted and under cooked. Beet and hearts of palm salad was absolutely tasteless and so basic, like an afterthought. Drinks were just ok. Drink that said it's made with tequila was made with mezcal twice. The prices don't warrant the level of food or service. We probably won't be back. You should check out Wolf in the Woods here in SD and Great White in LA for some guidance on food, service and aesthetic. read more

beautiful atmosphere, great drinks, good food, and the staff was incredibly nice. It was great to see a team that brought real Mexican roots to the restaurant, it felt very genuine! Yes it's pricier and the dishes are "smaller" but as long as you go in knowing what the expect you'll enjoy it! read more

Loved our experience at Origen! Had some great cocktails and food, the co-owner Alexis was so amazing and fun :)) read more

Origen - Loved the blue crab croquettes, and the ceviche ! Co-owner Alexis is super awesome and has amazing suggestions. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Diego, California

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Wow. Where do I start?? This place is simply amazing. Tanice and Franco are all stars!! The food is INSANE. You will not regret it. I can't say enough good about this spot! Super cool ambiance -- amazing service -- just simply the best. GO NOW!! read more

Taste of Mexico City in San Diego. Service was on point, even though they just opened. Ambiance was perfect! Perfect date night spot! read more

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Food was good! A bit pricier than it should be but ambiance was great. Drinks were fantastic and service was pretty good. Went on valentines day so they were churning through tables but didn't make us feel rushed at all. read more

Amazing spot. Good was delicious. I recommend the tuna flautas and the tuna tar tar. The brisket was missing some flavor. But everything else was amazing. Drinks and service were outstanding as well. Only downside was that you had to talk really loud. Will come back. read more

Good food and nice ambiance but awful service. The server asked us three times what we wanted which made us wait for the food about 30 minutes and at the end brought the steak medium rare while we had asked medium well. This was all fine as they took it back and put it on the grill a little longer. The big issue was when they brought the check and we paid but while signing the check I realized they had charged us $90 for the steak while the price in the menu was $58. When we told them they apologized and said there was a mistake in their system ( to me it seemed like they had done that mistake to everyone). They said they will take the entire item off our bill but after making us wait 20 minutes they came and said give us your email and phone number and we will send you a gift card instead. They essentially tried to steal money ( hopefully by mistake) and to fix it they said oh sorry here is the money we stole from you and please come back again! Update: after my review they immediately reached out to me and refunded the entire bill and apologized for the mistake. Since this is a new restaurant I do understand that things might go wrong and appreciated their quick response and hence updated my review. read more

Origen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Diego, California

I booked Origen around a month ago for Valentines Day and was pretty excited because I heard so many great things about it. I explicitly booked this restaurant because there was not a fixed Valentines Day menu advertized on open table (hard to find on Valentine's Day). We got to the restaurant 10 minutes before our reservation and there were 6-8 groups outside waiting for their tables as well, I checked in with the hostess, she said we would wait a couple minutes for our table, we waited for 35 minutes. 35 minutes after having a reservation was a damper on the night, but then we sat down, the restaurant was crowded it felt like we were packed in there, and, boom, fixed Valentines dinner menus, something that was not advertized when we booked Origen for dinner. At this point we are both very hungry, order, and eat (our server was extremely nice). The wines were okay they were just the house wines. The food was bland. I got the salmon ceviche and the only flavor I could taste was avocado, my boyfriend got the ceasar salad which had no dressing (mainly olive oil dressing and greens) and was a different take from a traditional Caesar. My main dish was the fish and it was dry, I liked the tomato sauce I just wish more was on it. My boyfriend got the quesadilla mole for his main and the portion was small with barely any meat. We did like the cakes at the end! The ambiance was pretty and our waitor was great I wish we had a better experience here. read more

This place is PHENOMENAL!! We are both gluten free, and they have so many options. The menu changes all the time and the staff is so friendly. Highly recommended this place!! read more

Origen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was delicious, amazing croquetas, the short ribs quesadillas with mole sauce were surreal, the ceviche with raspberry and hibiscus sauce was unique, and the flourless chocolate cake was a grande finale! The ambiance is super cool, and the best of all was the service. We arrived at 8:30pm on Sunday and they were almost closing, but the barman still welcomed us warmly and our waitress T. was immensely kind and gave us the BEST recommendations! Our best restaurant experience in San Diego!! read more

Pretentious, over priced, and rude service. Food was terrible, meat was dry, took a long time to get our food and waiter was overwhelmed and was very dismissive. Not worth the high cost. Food needs a lot of work, plates came out cold when dishes were supposed to be warm. Everything was so awful I wish I never went, it was expensive and wasn't worth it. read more

Came here with my sister and everything was incredible! From the service, to the unique cocktail and food menu. I'm truly a picky person and we finished all of our plates. 20/10! Welcome to the neighborhood!! Franco you're a rockstar!!!!!!! read more

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One of my favorites in San Diego!!! Not only is the food amazing but the service is perfection. The place has an amazing ambiance and staff makes it such a fun experience. I want to take everyone that comes to town now. Sad I don't have pictures to add. The food was too delicious I forgot read more

Definitely a must for Mexican seafood. The food is flavorful and super tasty. The place has a modern, yet cozy "baja" feeling. The service was great from the hostess to the waiters. Make sure to order drinks first because the food comes out super fast! We were 6 people and ordered every small dish on the menu to share which was great. Don't expect the typical ceviche, Tuna Tartar, Clam Chowder or seafood "Flautas"....... They all have a very unique and delicious twist to them! I'm already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you "Origen" for a great dinning experience! read more

This restaurant is deceptive. Their website, Google, Apple, and social media indicates they are open until 11pm. We showed up at 9:50 on Thursday and they were not seating anyone else. Online it notes they close at 10:30 so we planned to eat quickly and then go out. We specifically planned to eat here late because we wanted to go out later in the neighbor. read more

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Amazing dinner at Origen with my wife! The food was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the drinks were just as good. Huge shout-out to our server Juan Pablo--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Can't wait to come back. Our favorites were the camarones a la plancha & the quesadillitas con mole! read more

Great ambiance, but food was average. They brought out the wrong item. Which wasn't a big deal, but I would have thought they would comp some or all of it. Not worth it imo. read more

Perfect spot for a date night... Lovely, cozy interior. Great menu, we had narrowing it down to what we knew we could eat--ended up with the tartar de atún and pulpo a la salsa macha. The octopus was excellent, loved the warm salsa macha. But the tuna was even better--hit so many great notes--subtle, tangy, sweet and salty. We kept oohing and ahhing over it. Our amazing waiter, Cesár, helped us choose a smoky & non-smoky mezcal to pair with both those dishes and he did NOT disappoint. I will be thinking about the mezcal for a while. Cesár you're a real one. Fantastic service, great food, would go again to try more dishes! read more

Honestly, this was my third time here and it was just meh. I was really disappointed in how small the servings are for the cost. I love the concept, the space itself is gorgeous, drinks are good, service is good. The food tastes good, but the portions are so small... $3 for a side of chips? Which included like three individual chips. One taco was $20? Unfortunately I don't see myself coming back here anytime soon. read more

Beautiful and lively restaurant. We enjoyed all of our dishes and cocktails. Excellent service. It is so nice to see the owners actively working and mingling with the guests. This restaurant is firing on all cylinders! read more

the service and food was amazing you have to try the ceviche de salmon con leche de tigre de jamaica!!! the place had great music too

Went in last minute as party of 8. We were seated quickly at a high top at the bar area. Food was solid. The mole was the star of the show!! So different and flavorful. The margarita was refreshing. Service solid. Would go back. read more

We had an awesome time at Origen! The food and drinks were delicious, the Mezcalina is one of the best mezcal drinks I've ever had. And the service was excellent, JP was attentive and great in helping us decide what and how much to order. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Alexis is the best server! Cute place for a girls night- good drinks worth the price and food is good

Honestly, I went on Valentine's Day, and considering all the hype and how in-demand the service was, it was beyond extraordinary. We waited about 10 minutes even though we had a reservation, but it never really felt like a wait because they invited us to the bar. I still don't understand how they managed to deliver such great service on such a high-demand day. It was honestly the best Valentine's I've had -- the food and the atmosphere left absolutely nothing to be desired. Amazing place; I highly recommend it for both locals and visitors. I'll be back a thousand times. It has definitely earned a permanent spot on my list. read more