Do not recommend. The food is subpar, fish not fresh. Staff was so so. The atmosphere is very loud and busy. Parking is a nightmare (I don't hold that against them, but just notating). The only thing good about this place is the instagram shot. read more

Just reopened with a completely upgraded menu & look! It's soo nicely done. The rolls are sooooo delicious. They are now open after their renovations. The service was amazing! They have a cute new bartender too. read more

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Service Ambiance Food The best time!!! Loved walking up the beautiful staircase into the restaurant, was a great atmosphere at the disco ball table to celebrate our friend's birthday! The service was incredible but so was the food! So fresh and tasty! read more

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The service was A+, the food was delicious, the price was higher than normal (but was expected), and the only thing that truly annoyed me was the incense. Please do not light incense while people are eating...it does not add to the ambience and took away from our meal as a whole. Trying to eat my sushi with such a harsh smell was a bit bizarre. read more

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Cool place for my bday Love the look ! Awesome drinks for pics ! Service was sweet even though we waited a while to order do to a huge party there . read more

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We walking around Old Town and remembered the new restaurant/bar. Showed up before they go busy and we're able to find a spot in the bar area (no reservations needed). Only came for drinks, but next time I'm making an appointment to try some of the food. The bar aesthetic set up the expectations for the drinks. We ordered different drinks and EACH ONE WAS GOOD! it feels like you can't go wrong with a drink. I say this bc I can't remember which drinks we ordered lol. Definitely coming back for food and a cocktail they light on fire that just simmers off. read more

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The ambiance was perfect with the DJ playing music, the lights walking up to the entrance, and the presentation of the cocktails. Our favorite sushi rolls were the Sueno and the Pantera roll. The taste of the lime on the spicy edamame was also unique. For cocktails, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room is a must! read more

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The drinks are absolutely delicious! I got the dirty pop and the burning in a room (forgot the actual title). The drinks are so creative and cute. Food wise we got the spicy garlic edamame which was delicious and the salmon and yellowtail belly. Salmon was ok, yellowtail was AMAZING. The ambiance is very cute, very jungle themed with a disco ball. My only complaint is the music is so loud I can't hear myself think. I couldn't hear my date talk, we had to shout over the table. Not sure what exactly the theme of the music was supposed to be but I got over the same 80s songs being blasted pretty quickly. Service was very friendly. I would come back if the music was turned down 60%. read more

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I can honestly say that I don't have any complaints. From start to finish, the experience was amazing! The hostess was very nice and welcoming, we were unable to make a reservation so we came as walk-ins and the hostess let us know we could wait at the bar while she found a table for us. Both of the bartenders were very polite and actually listened to customers. Once we had our table, our server was prompt and accommodating. We ended up ordering a little more than our table could handle and I accidentally knocked off my water glass when grabbing some sushi. A gentleman named Edgar came to clean up my mess and he was SO sweet. I couldn't thank him enough, I tried to offer him a tip and he wouldn't take it! That man is amazing, he definitely keeps that place running behind the scenes. And that's all just the service! The vibes were on! The dj actually played good music, the food was to die for! The xxx roll was freaking amazing! I can honestly say that, to me, it was a 5 star experience. Already recommending this place and definitely will be back! Thank you to the whole staff, you guys work hard. read more

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The moment we stepped into Tako, we were immediately captivated by the electric atmosphere. The live DJ created a lively ambiance and our large group was seated in a semi-private booth with a disco ball which added that extra touch to our celebration. A huge shoutout to our fantastic server (Madi??)! Her warm hospitality and recommendations elevated our dining experience. She was attentive, friendly, and went the extra mile to make my birthday celebration truly special with sparklers and all! We ordered the Jungle Cruise sushi boat which was both appetizing and visually appealing. The fresh fish and creative roll combinations were simply divine. The XXX roll was a particular standout, with its bold flavors. We also had the crispy plantains (very tasty), edamame, miso soup (delicious), and seaweed salad. Overall, Tako is the perfect spot for a fun dinner or a special occasion. The combination of great food, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere makes it a must-visit. We would definitely come back! read more

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I got the Dirty Pop and Hannah Montana Martini, I had an amazing experience thanks to Maile and Emily, who went above and beyond as bartenders. Their friendly, attentive service and expert cocktail skills made my night unforgettable. They created a welcoming atmosphere with their positive vibes and professionalism. Thank you both for making my visit so enjoyable! I loved every second of it. You don't just get efficient, adorable service like that anywhere else. read more

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Booked a reservation for our anniversary dinner and the staff made sure we were well taken care of. They were checking on us frequently, making sure food was alright and we had drinks. We both ordered the chirashi bowl and that was good, the fish was fresh. We got the shishito peppers and a spicy salmon roll as well. The roll wasn't too spicy. I ordered the beaches be crazy drink and that was yummy. The music was a little loud so you had to talk a bit louder and the tables felt small for the plates and drinks. Overall they have a really cool vibe! read more

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Tako is such an amazing addition to Old Town San Diego. Tako effectively combines Japanese and Mexican cuisine so effortlessly. The service was top notch and the ambiance is such a fun experience. I would love to see this space host dance events as it is truly a unique special space. What we had: TUKA TIRADITO Blackened Ahi, Corn, Cilantro, Spicy Mayo, Avocado, Cucumber Puree. SUENO Imitation Krab, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Yellowtail, Spicy Mayo, eel Sauce, Serrano. XXX Imitation Krab. Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber, Wagyu Beef, Lobster, Shallots, White Truffle. SLOW DANCING IN A BURNING ROOM Dos Hombres Mezcal, Ancho Reyes. Blood Orange, Lime, Agave. Mint. Orange Bitters. SHE'S FIREWORKS ON THE FIFTH Suntori Toki, Lemon. Ginger Syrup. Yuzu Puree, Agave, Ginger Beer. read more

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Thank you Vito and Maddi!! Had an amazing experience thank you so much for such a great time read more

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Went to Tako for dinner with my friend group and was excited to try out a new sushi spot. We had a drink downstairs at El Sueño and had no complaints. Margaritas were delishous and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere/music and funny wallpaper! As we went upstairs to Tako (mexican-sushi fusion) you walk through a Rainforest cafe style entrance! There was a DJ there that was providing the tunes heard here and El Sueño. We sat at a booth and ordered some drinks. Typical sake/beer and cocktails...We noticed that most of the specialty sushi had imitation crab and decided to opt for the tako poke and crunchy plaintains and some nigiri....definitely recommend the plantains they were delish! The server had everything we needed, just wish the speciality rolls didnt include so much imitation crab! Personal preference.....Fun night! read more

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I fell in love with everything about this place. The service, food and drinks are 100% I definitely recommend this place. read more

NEW - speakeasy sushi restaurant in old town San Diego Dramatic Drinks, delicious sushi and vibrant atmosphere is what describes this place. Located right above El Sueno in Old Town, my favorite was walking up the secret door through the steps that reminded me of being in a jungle. read more

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Located above El Sueno in Old Town, take the stairs up a mesmerizing hallway that takes you to the Mexican Jungle, full of fun lights and decor to the entrance of Tako, a new a new vibrant Japanese/ Mexican fusion sushi restaurant. We had an unforgettable experience with top notch extravagant cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere accompanied by a giant disco ball Food we tried the Crispy Plantains that were packed full of flavor and probably my favorite thing we had, yellow tail sashimi, and a variety of rolls that included: Sueno, Aguachile, Spicy Salmon, Pantera & Spicy Tuna Drinks we tried the show stopping Dancing in a Burning Room a mezcal drink that came out on fire , Dirty Pop a sweet rum drink with a smoke bubble , Halle Berry with fresh berries on top , Message in a Bottle a gin drink with a cute bottle you pour more into your glass everyone who worked there were so nice and friendly! One of the bar tenders even had the same name as me! Everything tasted and looked amazing! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Was excited to go here for the first time for my birthday dinner and 3 hours before my reservation (which I booked two weeks in advance and was confirmed though yelp) , they called me and said they could not fulfill my reservation because they were hosting a private party... super unprofessional. I expect to receive a phone call at least a week in advance or block out the date since it was a large party and I could've looked elsewhere for other reservations. I'm only giving two stars instead of 1 because they offered to comp a few drinks and appetizers from their mexican restaurant downstairs. The food downstairs was good and the service was good (i think they felt bad) I appreciated the comped items but I wish my reservation for Tako was not cancelled just a few hours before my birthday dinner, I hope it was a learning experience for them not to do this again. read more

This place has a nice presentation and ambience. Came in on a Saturday night and quite a few people were inside having dinner. Ordered a cocktail to start and it came out quickly. The bartender really puts together nice drinks. I wasn't excited when I saw the menu as it did not have great options for sushi rolls. I got a bluefin nigiri and a couple rolls. The nigiri was nice, but the rolls were not memorable. One of the rolls had wagyu beef and this one did disappoint. The service was really good and the decorations inside are great; after the food you feel like you were paying for the scenery. read more

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The restaurant is absolutely cute, the drinks are not only really good but have an amazing presentation, the food is just okay and the service was great from the whole crew. The only issue is the music is way too loud, and it makes hard to have a conversation. read more

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Always wanted to come here food and the ambiance are fabulous drinks are so so gooood with reasonable price I gotta eat the drinks here are fantastic! Service is good a little slow over all I have a great experience read more

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A 10/10 would-visit-again sushi spot with delicious ig-worthy cocktails. It's Mexican-Japanese fusion, and it gives speakeasy party in the Mexican jungle kinda vibes. I enjoyed the Crispy Plantains which was a fun play on crispy rice. The Caballero roll was unique and showcased the fusion with al pastor ahi tuna and pineapple. The star for me was the XXX, a premium roll with wagyu beef, lobster and white truffle. My mouth craves it :') The big show stopper drink was Slow Dancing in a Burning Room- surprise! there's fire involved lol. It's great for Mezcal lovers with chile liquor and blood orange. Message in a Bottle is a light and bright gin drink with a fun presentation. Dirty Pop is dangerous and delicious, a sweet tropical drink with a bubble of your own to pop. Honey Dew Me was perfectly honeydewy with a floral aftertaste. Service was great, we were checked on often, and we were given a lot of good recommendations. There's a live DJ who keeps the energy UP! Don't expect it to be a quiet spot for deep conversations. Overall- loved everything and I'd go back fo sho. read more

Great food and drinks, we couldn't RSVP but we went right when they open and sat at the bar. Food and ambience was really nice. read more

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I must admit it's been a while since I've been to Tako but the last time I ate there it was so wonderful! The sushi was great! I'm going to go try it again soon because honestly I forgot about it. The service was also very good and the presentation of the sushi was beautiful, so I'm really going to try this place again... Thanks for reminding me. read more

If you love sushi, this place should be on your list to try. It's pretty new but frkn OUTSTANDING experience. Big-time party vibe w/ pumpin music and disco ball lights. My hubs found this place and we came to check it out from Escondido. Did. Not. Disappoint. The drinks were DELIIIISSHHH!!! The spicy edamame was so so good. The tostados were seriously amazing. I would order 2xs next time!!! Our rolls were phenomenal!!! Try the AugaChille (droll worthy!!!) and the Caballero were spectacular. Our waitress, Juliette was the best, and all the staff were on point, friendly, fast and accommodating. Everything was the best. I would come back for a bday FO SHO. read more

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Saw that a new sushi place opened up in old town and had to try it out. This place has its own private parking lot it shares with the restaurant downstairs. Walking in you climb some stairs that are decorated like a jungle with music playing. Walking in you you hear the music and see a cozy dining area with a DJ booth set up along the wall and the bar to the left and up. Since there are limited table I would recommend getting reservations or be prepared to wait for an hour or sit at the bar. Sitting down the seats are a little weird in that they are stool height that have adjustment for height but 2/4 chairs at our table adjustment was broken. So you may need to do some musical chairs to have everyone sitting comfortably at the table. We started our order with some drinks and sashito peppers. The cocktails are well made and flavorful. I had a Suntory Japanese whiskey and it was a decent pour. They only serve cold sake but they have a good selection of them. The sashito peppers were flavorful but it came garnished with a lime, but when I squeezed the lime absolutely no juice came out so not sure if was just garnish or was it supposed to be used in the dish. For the main course we shared the ahi poke bowl, spicy tuna roll, the spicy salmon roll, tuna belly nigiri and Sueño roll. All dishes came out relatively quickly. The poke had a lot of tuna and salmon slices and tasted fresh and had a good citrus soy sauce flavor. The spicy tuna roll was ok as well as the salmon roll. We chose those rolls since they were the only ones that didn't contain the imitation krab. I hate that in my sushi rolls and avoid it at all cost. The tuna belly nigiri was excellent, tender and fresh. Service was attentive and the waitress was always checking in. Although I did have to ask for ramekins and soy sauce once we received our dishes. Overall a good sushi spot if you're in the mood for quality drinks and some music. The sushi roll options needs some improvement but if you're in a group order the jungle cruise the table beside us got it and it looked like a good deal with a good selection of sushi. read more

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We're San Diego locals and love this spot! It's tucked away from the more touristy spots in old town and feels like a little oasis. The vibes are on point and the space is cute and lively. Cocktails are well thought out and some come with an entertaining flair. The pacific rikki cocktail, although it does not come with a show, is definitely a highlight flavor wise. Sushi and small bites are tasty, and we always have pleasant interactions with the servers. We've been a handful of times now and will definitely be back! read more

The vegan sushi was amazing and the drinks were truly amazing. We had such a good time! The service was amazing! Our waiter took really good care of us! The DJ Pietro was amazing at setting the vibe! My meat eating friend said it was one of the fantastic too! read more

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Fantastic experience on a Saturday evening. We did not score a reservation prior to our visit (they were booked up), so we risked going in and snagging a table or a bar seat. We ended up at the bar after a short wait (it's first come first serve) - and that just started off the great evening. First of all, we were served by Dre for the majority of the evening, and he was efficient, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Really made our experience great. We tried a number of the signature cocktails from mezcal to gin to tequila to sake - and not one single drink disappointed. We really wanted to taste that menu! Not to mention the presentation of the drinks made it an experience. Then...the food. We started with the yellow tail tuna- very fresh & light with a blood orange sauce...moving on to the plantain dish (the reason I will return!!) which was perfectly balanced with every bite, and finished with their Tostada dish. Everything was truly great & tasty! The only partial negative was that a couple of the dishes took a looong time to come out to us, maybe because the kitchen was backed up & busy - not sure...but the restaurant recognized the error & made it up to us. No excuses, just solution. The environment was sexy, dark, with a DJ who played awesome music throughout the whole 4 hours we dined & drank. This is a must go. read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner here! While it is pricey, the drinks and food were all good and the service was great! I didn't have much expectations for their sushi, but the fish cuts were thick and melted in your mouth. Cute spot! read more

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Such an amazing and fun experience to enjoy sushi. Fun atmosphere, menu full of new options, and good drinks. The service was great and the server gave great recommendations which turned out to be spot on. We would definitely return next time we are in San Diego. read more

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The ambiance is great and drinks are delicious. They have a live dj so music is a bit loud but I enjoyed it. The sushi is OKAY nothing special.. Service was 10/10. Worth a try but nothing to rave about. read more

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We had a group of 4 that came out to this restaurant. Everything about this place was awesome. The service was amazing. The food was unbelievable. What really makes this place stand out is their ambience. I mean, you could go to 100 restaurants and not a single one would come close to what this place has for a vibe. We got to sit right in front of the DJ who had an amazing mix. I don't know how else to say it, this place is a vibe. read more

My sister and I came here looking for some sushi with no expectations, Tako happened to have a table open for when we wanted to eat. We were greeted by a forested stairway with sounds and colorful lighting. We both looked at each other "uh oh, what have we gotten ourselves into" having expected a simple, even humble establishment. Instead we were greeted by exquisite decor and music paired with an exiting menu. Our server, Maggie, was friendly and attentive, even as we watched the room fill up. We ordered the veggie gyoza and rice cakes as well as some tasty cocktails. Immediately we knew we were in for a treat. Both dishes blew us away and we drank our cocktails a little too quickly. On the website, I had seen a picture of the citrus yellowtail and knew I had to try it and wow was it amazing! Buttery and tangy and a little spicy. Our rolls were also fantastic, but the sashimi was definitely the highlight for me. Finally, we ordered a matcha tiramisu for dessert. The wait was a little long, but the servers were apologetic and were quick to bring us the bill upon request. Overall a great experience. I am just visiting the area, but my sister and I agreed that she must come back! Thank you Tako. read more

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I love Lindsey! Every time she serves us, she is absolutely amazing. Waters upon arrival, super attentive and fun. I would definitely come back especially if she is serving read more

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Had Maile and Emily as my bartenders and they were so fun and lively!! Really made the vibe for my time out in San Diego. Definitely recommend hitting up Tako for a drink or two and a quick bite! Such fast friendly service. Amazing!!! Super delicious and gorgeous drinks! read more

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We went to Tako last night and we were mainly there to try the food and the drinks that we had heard about. The service by Juliett and the rest of the staff was AMAZING! We were taken care of, from then on what turned into an amazing dinner with girl friends turned into a fun night out with amazing ambiance. The DJ was playing our jams! Signing, dancing, food, drinks and a good time what more could we ask for!? We spent the rest of our night there and it was great! I would definitely go again to enjoy all of the above. So thank you Tako for taking care of us! I'll be back! Wish I had more pictures but that's when I know I have enjoyed a night. read more

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Great food and amazing service! Our waitress mentioned they recently reopened with a new chef -- and you can definitely taste the difference. The drinks were fantastic too! We tried the Dirty Pop, Halle Berry, Kushiro Mist, and Shinjuku Station -- my boyfriend loved the Kushiro Mist. For food, we had the spicy tuna crispy rice, tako sashimi, aguachile roll, and Caballero roll -- all were fresh and delicious. The vibe was super fun with a live DJ, and if you go around sunset, the big window by the bar offers a beautiful view. Definitely a great spot for sushi and drinks! read more

My bf and I came here for our 3 year anniversary back in October. We had an eventful evening and I showed up to our reservation alone while my bf had to run to our home across town. My boyfriend made the reservation under my name, so they must have thought I was dining alone. They didn't give me an ounce of attention. I had to flag someone down to take my drink order. They just ignored me the entire time I was by myself. Let me go back some tho... You walk up the stairs and it's Rainforest Cafe vibes. Cheap jungle decor. I thought it was kind of cute at first, but it hardly goes with any of the rest of the decor. Which is cheap influencer vibes when you're in the actual restaurant. Not fancy. Just kind of tired tacky tiki vibes. The music was SO loud I couldn't even hear myself think. Our reservation was later in the evening maybe 8pm, or close to that. I guess they want it to feel like a club even on a Tuesday. When my boyfriend arrived at the restaurant their whole attitudes changed. All of a sudden they care about the service they're giving me. Except not really because they STILL took forever to come take even our drink orders so much that a busser tried to take our menus away as if we were done. We were like uhhh we haven't even ordered yet. Finally order and the food is actually good. It's not spectacular. Could have this level of decent sushi anywhere. Menu is small. Definitely fusion. We had several cocktails and ordered a bottle of sake that was absolutely disgusting - like drinking straight honey. No way to know tho as no descriptions on sake menu and waitress couldn't be bothered to actually inform. We ordered a lot of food and the more that we ordered, the better they seemed to treat us. Which was extremely disappointing. We spent about $400 and both agreed we will probably not be coming back here ever. Not because of the food - because of the service, the super loud music and the ambiance. We couldn't hear each other and we were sitting just 1 ft across from each other. We were excited to try this place because we love Azuki and we heard they are connected. But we won't be coming back here. read more