Pretty good all things considered inside this awfully small and cramped terminal. We were there around 8:30AM and did not depart until 3:30PM due to repeated delays. There was only 1 restaurant upstairs which were taken by people that had their flights delayed earlier. We decided to leave so we can grab a bite to eat and to charge our devices before going back through security. You seat yourself and order from the ZR code. You cannot order from the lunch menu until 11AM, so we waited a bit before placing our order. Gavin ordered a Pacifica Burger, subbed chips for fries. I also ordered the Pacifica Burger and opted for a veggie patty and fries for chips as well. The food did not take long to arrive. My veggie burger tasted good, usurpingly not dry. The fries were crispy and well-seasoned. We were here for a little over an hour before headed back up to the hell hole. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Burger and Veggie Burger subbed fries instead of chips due to 3hrs delay today. - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

This is in Terminal 1 of SAN outside of TSA checkpoint. We were dropped off early because traffic is so unpredictable in this terminal because of all the construction, so, we decided to grab a quick bite to eat. I ordered the caesar salad with chicken. They put the dressing on the side which I appreciated. Chicken was a little dry but overall not too bad. Burger and fries were just like any ordinary fast food burger but more expensive since it's at the airport. Our server was attentive and nice and there were plenty of tables to sit in read more

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I made the mistake of getting food here after my flight. My Thai chicken salad was more like a rice and onion dish with chicken. There was hardly any lettuce so I wonder how this could be categorized as a salad?? It was flavorless. read more

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Date of visit: October 16, 2024 My mom's flight from the East Coast was delayed by a couple of hours... and seeing how it was dinner time and the Jack In the Box in Terminal 1 didn't have tacos, thought I'd try something new with the nearby Pacifica Breeze Cafe. I placed an order for the Mahi Mahi sandwich ($16.65) and went with the server's recommendation for the fries as a side - not knowing that the fries were actually $2.88 extra. With my Diet Coke and tip, this came out to about $25; go figure, as this was Lindbergh Field food. Even worse, while the sandwich was actually pretty decent - the mahi mahi had a good taste due to whatever it was marinated in, and the sriracha mayo added to the flavor - the fries were a bit on the soggy side. I should've stuck to the chips... At least the ambiance wasn't too bad, and if I wasn't driving my mom back home, I might have partaken of a drink (despite the cost which I'm sure would be pretty steep and overpriced). Not a bad place to rest before a flight or while waiting for a flight to arrive. read more

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Amazingly good Fish & Chips. Crispy, fresh and delicious cod. Fries were good. Tartar sauce was excellent too. Service very good. Surprisingly good for an airport restaurant. It's located in the Southwest Airlines terminal but outside of security on the way to gates 11-18. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Fish & Chips - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Note - This is BEFORE TSA. I am pleasantly surprised by how many pieces of chicken there are. If you're looking to charge any devices, sit at the stools along the wall. Wishing the rice was a little more granular, you can definitely tell the soup sits for a bit in a warmer. Not bad for an airport though. Best part was definitely the chicken quality and quantity! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Multigatawny soup - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Very mediocre airport food served in an above-average environment, resulting in the cost being way more than what it's worth. I ate here for breakfast on a business trip, and I was quite unimpressed by the burrito I got. I've never had a bad breakfast burrito, until my visit here. The tortilla tasted like a mission tortilla, the filling was a little too homogenous, and there was barely any seasoning. The potatoes served in the side were a redeeming factor, I guess. read more

I know what you're going to say, It's an airport café. So it is, but this one is better than most. The food is not outstanding, but good and there are some interesting choices. But it's the people that make it stand out. Lisa J. took very good care of me, seeing me hobble in on my cane. I have TSA Pre-Check and I always get to the airport early, so I was able to relax. It's far less frantic here than at the one sit-down place inside security. Since it's near the baggage claim, this would also be a great place to nosh after a long flight where all you got was a bag of pretzels and your ride texts that they're stuck in traffic. I will definitely visit again next time I pass through SAN. read more

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Airport food is so hard to rank, but for Terminal 1, Pacifica Breeze is a great option. It's located outside of the gates before security. If you have pre-check and need a place to eat, I'd highly recommend eating here first before entering the zoo that is the two main boarding areas of Terminal 1. The horseshoe layout can be jam packed with Southwest goers and an absolute mad house. Because of this, have a more leisurely lunch here. They have mostly seafood items. I had the mahi mahi fish sandwich and it was honestly pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised. They only had one woman working the whole place but she went with it and was hustling! Food came out pretty quickly and we were in and out within 30 minutes. read more

Nope. I've eaten here on two separate occasions and both times, it's been troubling. First, we know that airport food is notoriously expensive and usually lacking in the flavor department. That about sums up my issues with Pacifica Breeze Cafe. It's expensive. No joke. Real expensive for what you get. Also, the food somehow looks very appetizing, but is somehow devoid of flavor. We tried the fish and chips. WOW- how is it, that it looks amazing and yet, not taste like anything? When I think of all the bad airport food I've had in my life, my mind automatically defaults to this place. It's insanely expensive for what you get and the food lacks joy. SAN lacks dining options, and so this is one of only 2 places in the domestic terminal before security. Just don't understand why this food is so expensive and tasteless. The service here is pretty minimal- you scan a QR code and place your order. The food gets brought out, and that is the extent of the service, I hope things change for Pacifica Breeze Cafe. The location is excellent, so why not give a stellar experience and food? There is effort there, but somehow the execution is lacking. read more

If you're in the SD airport and need lunch, you can skip this place. Fish and chips were embarrassingly skimpy. Vegetable salad was less than basic and brown rice bowl was not a bowl and had minimal vegetables. I sent mine back because it was drenched in dressing and the new one had fewer vegetables. Strange. Revenge? read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Green salad with chicken. Worth $20? Not! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped here for a late lunch before heading through security. I ordered the fish and chips through the takeaway counter. Even though the gal got my order wrong the first time (she accidentally selected fish tacos in her system), it didn't take too long. About 10-15 mins, so they make and fry them fresh. The fish was solid! Nothing to write home about, but it's airport food. Came with 3 fried fillets, which is awesome, and a tasty tartar sauce. The fries were OK - kind of soggy and could've been friend like 2-3 more minutes to perfection. Ultimately, pretty expensive for a fish and chips, but, again, it's airport food. read more

Flight got delayed by 3+ hours (just like most other customers) so we decided to stop and eat here. There was only one waiter/bartender/busser working so props to them! Provided excellent customer service and moved as quick as one person can. We ordered mules and they were made in under a minute. This typically scares me. HOWEVER, they were delicious!! They were out of the fish and chips at the time, which is what I would've usually tried. So I got the Caesar Salad without chicken. Not sure if I was just super hungry but this might've been the best Caesar salad I've had at a restaurant. So yummy and had tons of croutons which I loved. It also wasn't drowning in dressing which I appreciated. My partner had the burger and fries. He said it was really good and was very enjoyable. Overall, will definitely come back! I hope the server we had gets more help. read more

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John L deserves a raise! I want to shine some light on this 5 star employee of yours. I can't tell you how many times I've walked into a restaurant and it takes the bartender 10-15 minutes to acknowledge you. John L greeted me upon arrival, asked me how my day was going, and actually cared to have a conversation with me. He made me feel appreciated and welcomed and that is why I'll be coming back. That's hard to come by today, especially in a high volume position like his. He offered both the drink/food menu and said if I had any questions, to let him know. Again, 5 star service. Here's where I would add a bonus star - after I closed out, he picked up on my facial expressions and realized I would be sitting here a while longer and asked if I wanted another glass. Another point for care! He truly cares about his guests. He checks in on everyone at the restaurant, actually has meaningful conversations with them, and goes above and beyond for his customers. This man deserves recognition - thank you for working and being a truly 5 star all star employee. Happy Valentine's Day! - Casey (Fairmont Grand Del Mar Concierge) read more

I don't usually leave reviews at the airport, because time is precious. But I have to this time. I got here around 0930 on the Tuesday after Labor Day. It was seat yourself. They have a scanner on the table that was super easy to use. As soon as the employee saw me, he greeted me. Asked if I was having any trouble with the scanner. Said he would look at it as soon as soon as he got back behind the counter. He was THE only one working this area! It stayed at least half full and he had the bar! He was hustling and kept a smile and pleasantries for everyone. That's the kind of employee that I want. I ordered the BEC croissant. The croissant was fresh. Light and flakey. Started dissolving in my hand before I could even take a bite. Had to be at least 3 eggs scrambled and fried and a healthy amount of cheese. I'd come back. read more

Avocado toast was underwhelming for the price but the tots were crispy perfection. Great service. Hot sauce on request. Pleasant place to hangout before a flight. read more

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This place is inside the airport right next to luggage. We decided to stop in since we had to wait for our luggage and grab a drink. Truth be known, we were drinking on the plane. So grabbing an additional drink, what a great idea! So now we are probably going to miss our luggage because we were having a good time in the lounge. Just the same, This is a great place to get a quick drink with the staff being super friendly! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - This guy is very friendly and professional!! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

The service & food here was excellent! The FISH & CHIPS was great (3 very large pieces w/ a great tasting tartar sauce which I got an extra serving. The THAI CHICKEN WRAP (2 separate wraps) was also excellent; stuffed "full of yummy stuff;" so much my spouse could not eat the second wrap which we took on the airplane "to eat." The coffee was bold & hot; drinks come w/ FREE refills. The service was excellent as the young man serving us asked immediately " need any help w/ the program?" which was easily uploaded on my spouse's cell phone. It is expensive like all airport food but the porters told us "....no place to eat at the gates after U clear TSA..." except 2GO food kiosks. [This is a SMALL airport.] This is one if 2 eating places here & airport porters eat & drink the food at this location near the TSA check in stations & baggage. read more

Breakfast croissant was amazingly good quality and my wife and I found it big enough to split. Also, they have Pete's coffee in both medium roast and dark roast. It's rare for a restaurant to offer a choice and important to me because I dislike dark roast coffee. The service also excellent -what more good one hope for at the airport ? Karla even gave me coffee to go. read more

Not a bad place to get a drink at the San Diego International Airport. I visited Pacifica Breeze Cafe to get a beer while waiting for my boyfriend who was on a different flight. Located close to baggage claim and transportation pick-up, it's a convenient place to get a beer and/or food. Although I didn't have any of the food, most of the people here were getting lunch while waiting for their flight. The space is large enough, as I didn't have any issues trying to find a table and seat on a Friday afternoon. Plus, at the tables were outlets, making it easy to use your phone while waiting. They definitely cater to travelers. I was just mostly glad they had Stone Brewery beers on tap, which is one of my favorite breweries from California. They also offer it in 20-ounce glasses versus the standard pint. But expect airport prices. Overall, I found my Stone IPA and thought Pacifica Breeze Cafe was a fine place to wait around in and pass the time at the airport. read more

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Good San Diego airport option pre-security area. It wasn't overly crowded for lunch and service was attentive. The menu is not large but the grilled chicken sandwich with fresh potato chips was tasty. Ice tea with free refills was nice. Try them out if you need to grab a quick bite. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Grilled chicken sandwich with potato chips - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered and paid for my food over 20 minutes ago, still have yet to see it. I walked up and asked when it might be ready (after all this is an airport, and tine isn't exactly a luxury) and got a complete smart-ass dismissive comment. Didn't even check when it might be, and didn't actually even give me an answer. Update- I finally got my fish and chips. Apparently it took so long because they were horribly overcooking the fish- massively greasy and overcooked. The fries, however... fantastic! read more

TUESDAY 12/22, 7PM -- I sat the bar and placed my order with the bartender, who was the only server. I waited 30 minutes and asked the server what happened. He said that he had walked out into the dining area and called out my order, but I must not have heard him because I had earbuds in. But don't worry -- he put it under the heating lamp, where it had sat for 20 minutes. I was starving, but I refused to eat it and refused to pay. It's an airport cafe -- it's not like he has never seen someone in earbuds. I was sitting at the bar, right in front of him, and he forgot who placed the order, made a pathetic attempt to serve it, then gave up and proceeded to ignore me for 20 minutes. read more

We got waylaid at the San Diego airport for two hours, and stumbled upon this nice café bar in terminal one. The food was awesome. They make fresh potato chips every day and their chicken sandwich with coleslaw was just top drawer a very pleasant surprise. read more

I've always said that the West Coast has the best fish tacos. Apparently that's true, even at the airport. I needed a break from fast food, which is all too plentiful at airports. I saw fish tacos on the menu of this place as I passed by (with corn tortillas, as it should be!) and couldn't wait to dig in. My bartender was prompt and pleasant and had me fed (and libated) in no time. I ordered a blue Mai Tai while I waited. It was as gorgeous as it was delicious, but $16 was a little steep for a drink with no buzz... damn those airport upcharges! Nevertheless, it was a good drink. She did her thing. My fish tacos were deeeee-lish! Grilled fish with fresh shredded cabbage and a tangy sauce on top. Tortilla chips and pico de gallo on the side. Yup... that's how you do lunch! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Fish tacos! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Valarie is awesome! Outside of baggage claim. Great service! Wonderful place ! Not many airports have bars outside of security.

service was absolutely horrible. I waited in line for somone to take my order for over twenty minutes and was completely ignored. there were two workers just hanging out in the bar area. when I tried to get their attention neither one would acknowldge me.i left without getting anything, aswell as several other customers who were sick of being ignored by lazy workers. read more

I wouldn't go out of my way to stop at this restaurant because there's nothing really special besides it has a full bar and it's located right next to the security areas to get into and out of the gates. While I had time to kill, while waiting for my husband to land, I decided I grab a drink and something light to eat. I opted for a pineapple/orange juice mimosa and for foods I tried the chicken-curry-rice soup. For $twelve "airport" dollars this mimosa was such a disappointment. Peep my picture but for the amount it costs the quantity is just not there. I should have ordered a shot of whiskey for that price. The only saving grace was the Mulligataway soup. I would order it again, because it was full of flavor and worth the price. It had such a yummy after taste, with chunks of lean white chicken and the rice was very soft. read more

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Pacifica Breeze Cafe is located inside Terminal 1 of San Diego International Airport. I had planned on getting a Burger downtown (Burger Lounge, perhaps), but I had to return my rental car early. The only time I had to eat would have to be at the airport. By chance, my eye caught a glimpse of this place -- they have a location in Del Mar -- so I figured I'd try it out. As luck would have it, they indeed have a Burger on the menu -- Pacifica Del Mar Burger, which comes with a side. The waitress who took my order was helpful and friendly. I chose the Burger (medium rare) with a side of Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad. A glass of Iced Tea was delivered to my table first -- refreshing on a hot muggy day. The food came out quicker than I had expected. The Burger was tender and delicious. The Salad was healthy and tasty. And this was at the airport? Needless to say I was impressed. The next time I'm hungry at SAN, I'll give this place a return visit. read more

An attentive bartender with a sense of humor and a great attitude. Outlets for devices, when you're belly up. Good service. Condiments upon request. If you're waiting around for your bum friend to pick you up two hours after you arrive, this place is the motherf*cking jam. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Best bartender I've ever seen. - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Looking for food before heading into the little gates in Terminal 1 and the info booth recommended Pacifica Breeze Cafe. It was great. We sat at the bar and our server/bartender was a sports expert and knows everything about football for sure, so you have someone to chat with, but he was a little salty. That said, service was great. The food was very good. I had fish and chips and they were very crunchy and battered, but tasty. The husband had a burger and pasta salad. We both enjoyed the food and the food came out quickly. It was easy to get our food, eat, and make it to our plane. I definitely recommend this as a food stop on your way out! read more

Waited 7-15 minutes to be attended for a cup of coffee. Possibly were short staffed but staff member made a sound as if getting coffee was an inconvenience. When I went to prepare my coffee and taste it, it was cold. It was not fresh coffee. Don't waste your money. read more

DON'T order here if you're in a rush. I paid fir food waited 30 min until I ask fir my money back. Supervisor said he couldn't credit my tip because I used card. Didn't show any remorse that on my situation. If the owner sees this. Do better! read more

Our flight was delayed, so we looked for a place to have breakfast at the airport. One of the ladies recommended this eatery, so we walked over to this terminal. You can order at the counter, but we had a lot of time to kill, so we ate in. After looking over the menu, I realized that this cafe is part of the Pacifica family of restaurants, so I was looking forward to eating something with seafood. Lunch options weren't available yet, so my friend and I just ordered the acai bowls. The other one got a West Coast IPA and breakfast burrito. Our acai bowls were nicely decorated and came with acai pulp, mangoes, berries, banana slices, kiwi, shredded coconut, pistachios, peanut butter, and granola. It was pretty filling and I was satisfied for a couple of hours. Service was friendly and prompt, so if you get delayed in SD, this isn't a bad place to check out. read more

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Worst service. Stood at the register for 15 minutes while the employees kept walking by and asked twice. I was told someone would be with me soon. Finally saw another employee and asked if he could help me. Bartender and waitress look like they don't want to be there. You're pretty much limited to this place and Jack in the box. Food took another 20 minutes. Next time Jack in the box. This place and the employees would never last outside the airport. read more

TL;DR: Not great as a restaurant, but a good option for a drink. Ah... airport "restaurants." Well, anyway, here's the skinny: 1. Service here isn't very good, unfortunately. Our server essentially ignored us, to the point where we were late to check in to our flight. She brought the check, and I immediately put my credit card down. After 10 minutes, I flagged down another server... who said "I'm not your waiter." So I said, "Yes, I know. Can you please let them know?" She rushed off, looking annoyed. I watched her, and she crossed paths with my server several times over the next five minutes without mentioning anything. Eventually our server figured it out ok her own - after nearly 20 minutes. I had even got up to try to find her a couple of times, but she kept disappearing. Ugh. Seriously? 2. The food is a bit mediocre. Sub-par even by airport restaurant standards. Tried their Caesar salad and their Cajun clam chowder. They were... ok. Honestly, just about every other airport restaurant I've eaten at has been better. Thing is, they have a monopoly on this section of the terminal. Not really many food options there. So... I don't think they particularly care what the customers think. They will continue to get business regardless. The bar looks pretty though. So if you are just looking for a drink, one and done, this place would fit the bill for that. Won't be returning. read more

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Not bad. The place looked like an order-at-the-counter kind of place and we tried but the lady working told us to seat ourselves and she would serve us. She then disappeared, forcing us to do so. When she came to give us menus we tried to order but she bustled off, insistent that she would be back to take our order. She was running all over the place serving the several tables of diners and we started to worry we wouldn't get out in time for our flight, but she managed. She was nice, but it felt a bit like we were being held captive for tips instead of being allowed to help ourselves more and have an efficient quick visit. The food was ok but overpriced, which is to be expected. The potatoes were surprisingly good and the egg on my croissant sandwich was properly runny. The sandwich could have used a bit more ham though; it was a bit flat. Part of that was probably due to the somewhat limp croissant though. Husband had the breakfast burrito which could have used a side of salsa but was pretty good otherwise. Overall we got out in a timely manner, the food was fine and filled us up although the bill was around $36 for two breakfasts and a cup of coffee. The place was clean and convenient. Jack and the box would have done the job for cheaper though, with no big difference in quality. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Ham egg and cheese croissant - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Can't recommend this place except if you have little or no alternatives. I was stuck at the San Diego Airport and the restaurant was empty while the bar was full. Guess there's a reason why. Overpriced comes with the territory. The burger I got was dry, unexciting, and about as edible as one you could microwave at home. Assuming that you set it for an extra three minutes to get it to the texture of a terrycloth towel. And what the heck is up with the 'yam chips'? You could use these things for a multitude of tasks: cutting glass, carving soapstone, drilling teeth, or sanding down wood. However, I wouldn't call these a 'food item' in the same way that I wouldn't call a hand saw a 'kitchen implement'. This place scores a 1 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - An underwhelming photo for an underwhelming place. - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Pleasant staff, Debbie was great, she suggested the Huevos Ranchero and it was delicious!!!!

Do not order the Avocado Toast, as it is grossly below industry standards and customer expectations. They serve you a single slice of sandwich bread that isn't even toasted with fake guacamole spread and a fried egg, pickled onions, and the half of a real avocado on top with chips on the side. So disappointing and definitely not worth $13. read more