Loved it here. Things to note 1. Parking is bad so plan accordingly and be prepared to walk a block or 2 to get to the restaurant 2. It is very dark in here. I had to take photos in night mode so it looks a lot brighter than it actually is. If you are going with someone older or who has trouble seeing in the dark, they are not gonna see anything lol 3. I heard reservations were required months out but i went in the same day. It was the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend around lunch time but they took walk ins left and right so maybe just dinner is what needs to be booked in advance? The decor was immaculate and everything that came out was delicious and it came out very fast. It is connected to the Lafayette hotel which has the jungle room, bowling alley, pool and multiple bars. You can easily spend the day here. Mmmm not if you have kids though. 10/10 recommend read more

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First time visiting Quixote. We stopped by to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Loved the dark, idyllic vibe of the restaurant. Our server was attentive at first, but later in the evening it became difficult to find her when we needed things like water refills. We ordered the Oaxacan fondue, ribs, grilled fish, and chicken tacos. The stars of the meal were definitely the Oaxacan fondue and the ribs -- both were flavorful. Unfortunately, the grilled fish was a disappointment and didn't live up to the rest of the dishes. read more

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This place is so cool for celebrating special occasions We celebrated our anniversary and they gave us a candle with our names on it!! So sweet The interior is so cool - very gothic medieval vibes inside!! We tried a couple of items but specifically LOVED the squash blossom and the crab donut and the duck memelita! The fried chicken tacos were pretty good as well Personally I did not love the fondue - comes with corn tortillas on the side - it's not my favorite style Drinks were great - I tried the guava Paloma and liked it a lot but wish it was a bit more sweet more guava flavor read more

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Love the gothic vibe of the restaurant. Reminds me of dark magic fantasy school. Got tuna tartare, crab dish and lamb as entree. Food was pretty delicious and had some unique veggies that I've never had before. Overall a unique experience but the service was a bit lacking. Our waiter kept forgetting our request and didn't really check up on us read more

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Walking in, the dim lighting immediately pulls you into a whole different world--the vibes and decor are super immersive and unique. I ordered the Chamoy BBQ Costillitas and they were absolutely mouthwatering--definitely worth every penny, and the portion was huge. Meanwhile, my friend got the shrimp tacos... and let's just say we couldn't help but laugh at how small they looked. The drinks were just okay, nothing too memorable. But the atmosphere made it a great spot for conversation, and the staff were incredibly friendly and informative when it came to the menu. One thing that did stand out (in not the best way) was the smell in the back room. It wasn't necessarily bad or dirty, just very strong and kind of overwhelming unpleasant smell as soon as you walk in, something I personally didn't love. Overall, it's a really cool spot with great vibes and standout dishes, just with a few small things to keep in mind. read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The ambiance is amazing! It feels like you're in hell/a gothic castle in the best way possible. The food is expensive but really good so I thought it was totally worth it. We made reservations and got in right on time and got our food and drinks pretty quickly. The crudite that we ordered with the guacamole was incredible! It had such a good flavor. And there was so much delicious guacamole. I also got the Corn crab doughnut which was pretty good and comes in a super cool rock bowl. read more

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I really really wanted to like this place, I had been so excited to check out Quixote for my friends birthday so saying that I was just underwhelmed hurts my heart. Here's the good, the decor is immaculate, the stained glass the candelabras the baroque design concept was beautiful and our server Jesse was kind and checked in on us as often as he could. For drinks I ordered the motomami, I love mezcal and this drank read off really tasty. When it arrived I was like oh, this is the drink? For how ostentatious the decor and vibes are you would think the drinks would be presented a little nicer and not just in a coup that was spilled on me by another server. The drink was just fine, it's tasty but again it was okay. The food, could have been a whole lot better, for our side we ordered the guacamole with chicarron, campechana, masa fried chicken tacos and chilli garlic shrimp tacos. When the guacamole came out, I laughed, it was guacamole in a cute little molcajete with fried pork rinds sprinkled with tajin. Um, okay. I thought it would be a similar to fried pork belly, like I'm used to and have had at other Mexican restaurants. To charge an additional $5 for 8 pieces of Mission chicharrones is laughable. I ordered the shrimp tacos for myself, question, were the shrimps poached in water, because there was no flavor and taco itself was overly dressed in a greasy flavor lacking sauce, no finesse on the plating it was just sloppy. If you're wanting to upcharge you should at least do a better job plating your foods. I didn't try my friends chicken tacos but she felt like it was under seasoned and she needed to scoop the guac from our starter to add a little flavor. The campechana to us was tasty, the octopus was really tender opposed to the pulpo our other friend shared which was chewy. It's so confusing because the consistency with everything is just so off. Overall, I would not come back, although the decor is just beautiful it doesn't match or exceed the expectations for it's food. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a while. Obviously it's beautiful inside and thoughtfully curated. It really felt like we were visiting another country. However I have to say our service was not the best. We were forgotten about several times and my water was always empty. Our server was very very sweet, I get things happen but she could have been a little more attentive, my main issue was that salsa was very casually offered as the first thing she said while greeting us so we said yes. Later to find out that it was a $12 charge. I hate when things are offered casually like that (as well as still water vs tap) just to find an expensive charge later on. Our food was very good and flavorful, I tend to lean towards the salty side of things but our ribs were too salty where I couldn't really finish them. Flavor - good, palpitations - bad. I did put in a note we were celebrating something special and there was no mention of it. Overall it was a very nice place and I would recommend it, I think our experience could have just been a tad nicer, especially since it's a little pricey when you get entrees, small bites, and drinks. read more

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We celebrated our daughter's 21st birthday at Quixote and had the pleasure of being served by Tommy, who was outstanding. I won't call him a server, because he was so much more than that, just an incredible guide to the delicious journey of the menu. He took care of us and our experience was wonderful!! The added personalized birthday candle gifted to our daughter was just the perfect touch, too! Thank you!! read more

This review is mostly for the food. The menu looks really appealing and the presentation was nice but unfortunately the food was awful. Not authentic Mexican at all. It was mostly fried carbs with very little flavor. Service was fast but they brought all seven items at once, by the time you finished one the others were cold. Told the waiter about it and didn't really care. Also the place looks really nice on pictures but not so great in real person. There was a sort of smell of something old in there giving it a wierd vibe. I wish we had a better experience but unfortunately not. read more

Very disappointing. The food sounded great and looked appealing, but the flavor just wasn't there. We tried six different dishes, hoping something would stand out, but every single one was underwhelming. Very mediocre across the board. read more

There was some confusion with the reservation, so we ended up just having late night desserts and drinks here. The bartender was super nice. The decor is a Neo Gothic style with dramatic red lighting. We ordered the flan and the chocolate cake. The flan was a bit rubbery, and the chocolate cake was quite dense, so neither was my favorite. read more

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I think I'm in love. The ambiance and vibes are impeccable. I felt like I was in an old gothic European cathedral and I was HERE FOR IT! Our party of 6 had a reservation for noon, right when it opened for lunch and there was already a little crowd on a Friday afternoon. We were seated in this side room that can be best described as a den fit for a vampire -- iconic. Dark and moody with real candlelight and red fabric on the walls and ceiling. Our waiter was incredible, providing recommendations and tons of information. It felt like he was passionate about the food. It's all small plates meant to be shared, and for lunch he recommended six little plates and a main -- which seemed like a lot of food but was literally the perfect amount of food. Sorry I didn't get any pictures of the food... not the group for me to snap a photo of literally 7 plates of food lol We ordered: Beets (an incredible beet salad), Masa Fried Chicken Tacos, Squash Blossom Relleno, Crab Corn Doughnut, Memelita, guacamole, and the Braised Lamb Belly. I'd literally order everything again, but I'll dream about that beet salad. read more

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Thou this place is pricey, it is worth every penny. Drink and all food are made with delicious ingredients. Everything we had we enjoyed. Staff were attentive and very courteous. Such a great experience. The vibe of restaurant was incredible and so unique! Loved all the decor! read more

Quixote - This was a personalized candle given to the birthday girl!!! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Christmas at the Lafayette is the place to be and even more if you can get reservations at Quixote! We had friends who came and got the octopus but didn't like it. We weren't into that type of seafood and based on other help reviwers, I'm glad we went! The ambiance is on another level. Feels like you're in a cathedral with all the melted wax, stainglass windows and intricately decorated details. For food: I got the beet salad (delicious) and my husband got the ribs. He loved them! We shared the queso dip and it was good as well. read more

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Usually when you go somewhere that feels/looks this cool, the food doesn't meet the same expectations...but not at Quixote! The food was amazing, unique, and fresh. I crave it regularly and can't wait to go back. Service was great but on top of that, 90% of the menu is gluten free! Staff were knowledgeable about food allergies but it was also so nice to just pick almost anything off the menu without thinking. We had the queso and multiple tacos and every single one of them were great. The place is modeled after what feels like maybe a church? Which makes sense because Quixote was like a religious experience! Definitely check it out! read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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From the moment you step in, it feels like a cathedral like movie setting. My little gothic (at heart) self was mesmerized. I made reservations for an earlier dinner well in advance. So glad I did because within 30 minutes, it started to get busy. We were seated in the little room to the right. I sat there mesmerized and in awe at the beautiful detail. It was very aesthetically pleasing. Service was incredible. Our server was amazing and tended to our every request, and made sure to check on us often. Drinks, we ordered the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and Maria También. Both prepared to perfection. Food, we ordered pulpo, and Tasajo, which was ribeye. I have only had pulpo in a shrimp cocktail, and have always had a negative experience, whether it be too tough or just an odd taste. This dish was grilled, on a bed of mole pipían (tasted exactly like hummus.) The texture was very tender and tasted delicious. Ribeye was pretty good, came with a little salad, salsa, charred avocado halves, green onions, and tortillas. Very filling! The only downside to all of this, yes there actually is a downside.. a mere one at that. If you are seated in the little room, you will be beyond limited on what you can order. That table was way small and it does not fit everything comfortably. And I get it. They want to be able to accommodate a handful of people in that setting. Definitely a must when visiting. read more

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This place is very picturesque. With a dark mood, chill Latin music and a decor that is very unique. Love the mission style with a modern twist look. Great place for taking for a date or sharing with some friends. Parking in this area is tough but if you get lucky or don't mind a little walk you're on your way for a pretty great night. We came here this past Tuesday to celebrate our anniversary. The service is excellent, our server was courteous and attentive. Now for the part most people want to read THE FOOD. I'll be honest the chicken tacos were really good. Gives you Baja style tacos vibes but with crispy chicken tenders. Salsa was flavorful, I would be lying to you if I didn't say I wanted it a bit spicier but for most it would be excellent as is. The shareables are inventive and have really cool inspiration on modern takes on Mexican Classics. For the main entre we had the platter, it came with rib eye, chicken tenders with a mole negro sauce, bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños and some shrimp. The presentation is cool and the salsa and beans were good. The pickled cauliflower they give you is fantastic, great crunch and much needed acidity for the meal. With hot griddles it's impossible to not overcook proteins but for those of you who like well done leave your meats in there a little longer and enjoy. Everything was well seasoned, the star of the dish for me was that mole negro unfortunately I didn't get enough, I wish there was more. That sauce is earthy, sweet and complex with savory notes. Overall at this point I would be lying to you if I didn't find myself a bit disappointed with the main course. It sounds weird but I really wanted wow factors with such cool elements. The drinks were okay, I found myself drinking them since my wife did not like hers which hey not a problem but I found them a bit too herbaceous. The night turned around for me with dessert. Guys let me be really clear I would come back here 100% just to have the 2 desserts my wife and I shared. We had the Diablo Chocolate Cake and the Fritters. The cake was moist, well balanced and not too sweet. The ganache was amazing and complex I love the innovation brought by the chef. The chocolate ice cream tasted like I was having a cold chocolate which was quite nostalgic. What a great dish. Now for the fritters, the best way I can describe this dish is arroz con leche married a churro. When I tell you I could have 20 of those things I'm not kidding. It was such a fun inventive way to recreate a classic. I love it when food is transformed but the elements still shine through. I felt like I was eating back home in Mexico. Not too sweet, the caramel sauce was fantastic and the crunchiness and saltines from the dish was on point. I will definitely go back, next time I will focus on having more of the shareables and try the other 2 desserts I didn't get to try. Memorable night for my wife and I. Thank you to the chef!!! read more

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First off, shout out to Jesse. The service was excellent. And of course Bobby at the bar with the tequila old fashioned. The ambiance is amazing. Like you are in an old European church. Stained glass windows. The bar is an altar of sorts. Now the food. Clear standouts are the lentil dip. Ask for the crudite from the guacamole to go with it. The crab donut is unlike anything you have ever had! So tasty! The shrimp tacos are also great. The stuffed squash blossom relleno is terrific. You really can't go wrong with anything. We did not try any of the main dishes though. The guac is very ordinary. read more

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Really amazing service and food was pretty good :) Our server Alex G was incredibly sweet and helpful, he made our first time here memorable! The food was surprisingly good, I was wondering if it was as good as the ambiance and it sure was. I never usually like mezcal drinks but I chose the one Alex recommended and I really enjoyed the drink. Thank you!! read more

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1st off-Shout out to Tommy, he was the best server! Super knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations and always kept our water glasses filled! As for the food-sooo good! There was a lot that sounded interesting on the menu, but for my first time here, I wanted to play it safe and order chicken tacos. Super flavorful and really pleasing to the eye. We got the guac to start, and there are a couple additions to choose from: chapulines or queso fresco or chicharrón. We opted for chicharrón, and it was soooo yummy, and the presentation was beautiful as well. The decor is sooo pretty, it really keeps your eyes busy in the best way-there's so much to look at! I will definitely be back soon and be more adventurous with my choices on the menu! read more

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I came here for my friend's bday. We ordered the crab corn doughnut, the guac and chicharron, and shrimp tacos. Everything we had was delicious! The crab corn doughnut especially, the sauce was amazing. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated. The service was okay, we felt that we were waiting for a while. read more

Step into Quixote and you're immediately transported to a surreal, gothic dreamscape that feels part cathedral, part cocktail lounge. The decor is dramatic and immersive--stained glass windows, religious iconography, and statues scattered throughout. Large candelabras tower over the dining tables, casting a soft, flickering glow that sets the mood perfectly. The bar resembles a church altar, bottles displayed like sacred relics. In a smaller room off to the side, red fabric drapes across the ceiling and walls, creating a moody, intimate setting. A gargoyle-faced fireplace is prominently displayed; glowing from candles lit inside its mouth. The tables here lean on the smaller side, so dining can feel a bit cramped, but it seems this area is more for enjoying cocktails. THE FOOD. - Bay Scallop Black Cocktail. The octopus is really tender; slightly briny, rounded out by the smooth creaminess of avocado, and a hint of sweet heat from the sauce that ties everything together. - Crab Corn Doughnut. Intriguing as it sounds... a savory corn brioche stuffed with blue crab, topped with caviar, and finished with chili aioli. It's rich, indulgent, and beautifully composed--but note, it's a single doughnut, so not really shareable. THE DRINKS. - Sudden Death. A bold, herbal cocktail with a delicate sweetness and a sharp citrus edge. It's layered in complexity with every sip. - Vibras. This cocktail offers a brighter, fruit-forward profile with a hint of smokiness, yet remains refreshingly balanced; gracefully dancing between tropical and tart notes. THE PARKING. Valet parking is available through the hotel with in/out privileges, but nearby surface lots and metered street parking (enforced Monday-Saturday, 8AM-6PM) are convenient alternatives. We opted for street parking just a few minutes away. THE VERDICT. Quixote is an experience as much as it is a restaurant--visually stunning, daringly creative, and unlike anything else in San Diego. It's the perfect spot for a night of sensory indulgence and conversation in a setting that borders on the divine. read more

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This dinner was one of the most excruciating dining experiences I've had. We entered through what looked like the main hotel entrance--only to realize it wasn't really an entrance to the restaurant at all. We stood there awkwardly for several minutes in the dim lighting while a couple of servers walked past us, clearly seeing our confused faces. Eventually, I spotted the hostess stand all the way across the room, so we made our way over and were finally seated. Trying to have a conversation was nearly impossible. The music was so loud we practically had to shout, and the place was so dark that we pulled out our phone flashlights just to read the menu. After a few minutes, our server appeared and informed us--rather abruptly--that we needed to order everything all at once. I love Oaxacan food. I've enjoyed incredible meals in the region itself. Unfortunately, what we were served here felt like a chaotic mash-up of too many conflicting flavors. The tacos were so soggy that we couldn't even pick them up without them falling apart. We rushed through the meal just to escape the overwhelming combination of harsh lighting and blaring music, which was honestly starting to feel physically uncomfortable. And of course, once the food arrived, it took ages before our server reappeared. When we finally paid and made our escape, we headed to the lobby bar--where, let me tell you, the adventure continued... but that's a story of its own! read more

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I absolutely loved the gothic ambiance here. the candlelight creates such a cool, moody vibe that is perfect for a night out. The food is fantastic, especially if you're looking for unique Mexican cuisine like their Oaxacan fondue and masa-based dishes. read more

When planning my trip to San Diego, the one thing I booked in advance, and knew I absolutely had to do, was Quixote. We Ubered to the Lafayette Hotel, where Quixote is tucked inside. The hotel itself is a scene out of a movie- so much charm and personality. Old-school Hollywood glamour is definitely the vibe. Then you walk into Quixote and it's a whole different world: dark, moody, very gothic-cathedral energy. We visited in October, but I believe the look is the same year-round. Our waiter was super attentive and helpful at the beginning. We ordered the squash blossom and the memelita to start, and the braised lamb belly as our entrée. The squash blossom ended up being my favorite dish of the night- perfectly tempura-fried, filled with sweet potato and mushrooms in a puréed form, and paired with a horseradish aioli I've never come across before. It complemented everything so well. The memelita had duck carnitas and was packed with flavor in every element- especially the mole. This restaurant is very focused on their mole, and you taste that immediately. For the entrée, our waiter told us all the dishes are shareable taco-style. The lamb belly was perfectly tender with just the right amount of good fat. The nopales were such a great addition, too. We made about four tacos from it, and again- the mole really brought the flavor home. The only downside: when we were ready for the check, we waited around 20 minutes for our server to return before we finally asked someone else. We actually wanted dessert, but by then we were just tired of waiting. read more

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Bombaclatttt!!!!! Get there early cause finding parking is like finding the tooth fairy (ain't gunna happen and if you do you're probably DREAMIN')! It took us 25 minutes to find parking 3 blocks away across the streeeeet The service was great! Clear and concise and the food service was decently FAST. We had the Pulpo, shrimp tacos, squash blossom, cheese fondue, and crab donut. Everything here is RICH like a white girl in Beverly Hills-so, if you're looking for a balanced meal you might have to look elsewhere. The food was decent but the ambiance and the atmosphere was great. Stepping outside in the La Fayette hotel was like stepping into a movie set . Worth a try, Fo' STAH read more

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The vibes are on point but the food and drinks left something to be desired. We came on a Monday with a reservation for a group of 5. We had to wait a bit for our table but we got drinks at the bar first. What was odd was that they made us close out the checks before we could even go to our table. If we had known this beforehand we probably would have just ordered drinks at our table. I ordered the here today, gone tomorrow for a drink. I was hoping to taste more flavors like the cacao and plantain but could only taste mezcal. For food we got the guacamole, tuna tostada, crab doughnut, pulpo, memelita, the barramundi and the BBQ ribs. The best dish was probably the crab doughnut and the ribs. A lot of the smaller dishes had such strong flavors that it washed out the main component. The tuna you couldn't even taste because of the sauce. I didn't even realize there was avocado in it until I looked at the menu again. The pulpo was not tender at all and a tiny size for $23. The barramundi was well cooked but barely seemed seasoned and they gave some kind sauce for it on the side that we didn't like. The BBQ ribs were very well cooked and had a great taste. Our party loveddd the corn ribs that it came with. We didn't love that the kale salad that was on the bottom of the ribs was the same salad that came as a side to the fish. Overall pretty disappointing. read more

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Im only reviewing based on drinks and service because I have yet to try the food. I visited on a Thursday afternoon. They open at noon, we were they at 12:30pm and the first guests it looked like. First off, the space is so sick. You're transported to a old church. Dark, intimate and sexy. We sat at the bar and were greeted quickly by the bartender. His name is Caro! Shout out to caro! I've had their Chelada. The mix is delicious. Spicy, savory a little sweet. Love it. We also tried the Como La flor cocktail, refreshing sweet and spicy! Sad I didn't get photos, sorry. Then for our second and last round, Caro made us off menu. The ambiance is very chill at that time, but I know it gets slamming on the weekends. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Had an outstanding dining experience here last night. The room is gorgeous. Unfortunately, it's on the darker side so my pics didn't come out great. Service was outstanding. Attentive but not bothersome and we did not feel rushed. Food was incredible. Ensalada Exotica is amazing. Crab corn donut was also great. Everything we had was super good. We definitely want to come back and dine in the cozy looking side room. read more

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We tried this for the first time, what a cool restaurant. It Is dark inside like a gothic church, it takes a minute for your eyes to adjust, very cool. If you are over 40 you'll have to use your flashlight on your phone to read the menu, pretty dark inside. We ordered the guacamole and queso as appetizers, they were very good, they give you flat tostada like tortilla's to eat the guacamole, like chips but not cut, the whole tortilla. It's an unusual menu, we ordered shrimp tacos and chicken tacos. The shrimp tacos were very good, the chicken tacos were like fried fish tacos but with chicken. I didn't think the chicken tacos were very good, but the table liked them, I found them dry and flavor less. For desert we tried the Flan, chocolate cake, and Fruit Plate. The Chocolate cake was ok, think flourless cake with pumpkin ice cream, not my favorite. The Flan was Flan with Coco bits on top, looked interesting I didn't try. The Fruit plate came with cucumbers, mango, hickima and mango Sorbet, interesting. This is in North Park area so parking is horrendous, if you have reservations give your self time to park, we parked almost half mile away. read more

My partner and I stayed at the Lafayette for a few days and decided to make a reservation for Quixote for my birthday. The decor is beautiful, veryyy dim lighting and great gothic vibes. Our server, Jesse, was the absolute best and made our experience at Quixote better than I expected. He immediately gave us recommendations for drinks and food and was very attentive to us the entire time. Drinks we had: Jesse helped us choose! Vernita Green - sooo refreshing. It was like drinking an alcoholic green juice lol Partner had a glass of Riesling. Very dry and crisp. Second drink I ordered was the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. LOVED this. Food we ordered: Guacamole - good guac served with tostadas Crab Corn doughnut - probably my favorite dish. So good and had a nice kick to it. Squash blossom - another dish I really enjoyed! Shrimp Tacos - my partner really liked this. I didn't care for it much. For desert, we had Pastel de Diablo which in short is a chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream. My partner really wanted this and I wanted something we could both share. I'm not a big chocolate person, but this was delicious. The cake was very rich and the ice cream was great. This desert paired really well with the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. I was also given a pineapple sorbet for my birthday and it was lovely. I couldn't have had a better experience at Quixote for my birthday. I need to add that we went back to Quixote the next night for dinner because we didn't want to leave the hotel and we were tired of having diner food at the other restaurant in the Lafayette lol we had another amazing experience that night too! I forgot our servers name, but he was just as wonderful as Jesse. Thank you to the staff for being so amazing and making my partner and I feel so welcome! read more

Quixote - A birthday keepsake given by the restaurant! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

A VIBE!!! I went here for a friends birthday and we had a fun experience. Our waiter was really kind! The menu has a lot of seafood. It is tapas style and family style. I found it to be quite expensive for the value! The food was good, but not exceptional. I'm glad I visited here for the Vibes, but I think it'll be a while before I'm coming back. read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Parking can be a downside so make sure to give your self ample amount of time to find parking, Valet parking is available but may be full... Also, the menu is limited I.e the main dishes have a total of 3 options. There are ample options for appetizers. My recommendation is to order appetizers and share with your table. The shrimp and chicken tacos were good and so was the queso. The interior is beautiful! It feels like you are somewhere completely different, bar and table seating is available. There is only a small section for table seating so definitely reserve! Also a card is needed to hold your reservation. Our server was so kind and attentive it made the experience so much better! I want to note my reservation was around 10:30pm therefore it was super busy service was quick nevertheless. Overall , food is okay. Service and vibes are great. I do recommend if you're in San Diego it's great for a date or girls night. read more

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This place was so fun. Make sure you get a reservation. After circling the block and not finding any street parking, we pulled up to the valet and they said it was nearly 2 hours wait if we didn't have a reservation. The ambience was dark and intimate even in the middle of the day. I started with the Fernando's Way cocktail and it was pretty good, a little sweet. My favorite was the Oaxacan fondue. I would definitely get it again. I got the huitlacoche tamal for my main dish and it was ok, but I tried the chicken tacos also and really liked those read more

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To start off, the restaurant is beautiful. A lot of effort was put into setting the scene. The Dark and moody cathedral style vibe was excellent. We had reservations on Christmas Eve and were seated promptly. It was a very busy night. Unfortunately, our table and water glasses were sticky. Our plates were chipped - I'm not sure if that was on purpose to go along with the old times theme, but one was more worn down than the other. We shared a few plates: * Crisp Chicken Tacos ($18) - comes with two. Large chunks of chicken, a bit dry. *Oaxacan Fondue ($18) - Our order was completely burnt and hard on the top. Had to remove the whole top layer. *Memelita ($15) - Probably the best item we tried. The duck was cooked well. *Squash Blossom ($15) - Liked this too. The mushroom stuffing was tasty. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Offered recommends to try. Parking was difficult, but that's nothing on the restaurant. You know the area, so just be mindful and give yourself time to look around. I'd like to come back and give this place another try in the future. read more

Hands down the Ambiance is amazing. The drinks are really good as well. The food was just okay for the price. Some of the appetizers were good and some were just average. Our group also ordered the steak and shrimp plate to share, the steak was well done and overly salty in my opinion. I would say that you are more so paying for the ambiance than the food. This is my second time here, might be my last. read more

The food and service are 10/10! Maggie was our server and was amazing! She was so helpful with the menu and acknowledged we were celebrating a special occasion. The restaurant does reside inside of the Lafayette, so hotel goers come and go. It did get crowded at one point and our table was next to the bar so we were eating right next to the backside of people standing at the bar. Maggie did her best to crowd control and we were very grateful for that. Her service made a difference to our experience. The food and drinks were amazing. If we get to sit somewhere else we will be back again! read more

Quixote - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

My family and I visited this restaurant for lunch on a weekday, and we had a reservation. When we first arrived, we were taken aback by the interior! It is beautiful inside. It is fairly dark, but there are several candles lit. Our server was very friendly and provided prompt service. The food is VERY unique and delicious, I enjoyed everything that we ordered! Most of the items on the menu are ordered to be shared at the table and they did not disappoint. Overall, a very positive experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Quixote is serving elevated Mexican food, in a dark church like setting. AMBIANCE I'm impressed by how different this establishment is with its dark, church-like setting from religious motifs/statues, stained glass, expansive seating, and candles to a red room and a pulpit-like bar. SERVICE friendly, helpful, and welcoming after some funny business with the hostess on reservations while the space was half occupied throughout my party's dining experience DRINK 4/5 Sudden Death: Direct, herb-like, slightly sweet served in a tall wood cup FOOD Small/tapas style portions 4/5 CRAB CORN DOUGHNUT: briny blue crab (salad), caviar (unexpectedly orange and not the traditional black), corny donut-hole, not as spicy as I thought it would be given it is to have chili oil and a burnt chili emulsion (should have asked about these issues) 4/5 BAG SCALLOP SCALLOP COCKTAIL: avocado, octopus, mamba sauce, cucumber, crackers PARKING Adjacent street parking is metered read more

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