We came here just for something quick, this place was festively decorated for the Cinco de Mayo. Four of us got seated outside on swings. It was pretty fun eating and swinging through the meal. It's not something you do everyday. This place had a special menu for the festival, 2 street tacos for $5. Shout out to Steven for his excellent and attentive service. We were starving, and ordered a variety of tacos: al pastor, carnitas, cauliflower, potato, chicken with mole. Unfortunately the tortillas were dry with strange texture and despite the difference toppings and fillings, everything tasted just mediocre. Not sure I'd come back. read more

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Great experience once again getting a drink with a friend. Emma was hostess and our server tonight and did a great job. I got the Noche en Tulum (it's too corn-delicious to get anything else). I also got two fish tacos: very yummy and only $13 ($14?) together. Fantastic patio in a great location. Don't sleep on Urbana - yummy drinks, good food, great vibes, easy (enough) parking. read more

Happy hour tacos fish taco. Chicken Mole taco Carnitas taco. They accommodated us outside for a large group and such a fun happy hour experience. I had one of their aqua frescos which was also delicious when washing down the food. The staff was a single waiter and he kicked butt soloing us. Would come back to try more. Nice that they have both indoor and outdoor seating as well. Fun vibe read more

Urbana - Happy hour tacos fish taco. Chicken Mole taco Carnitas taco. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a lovely time with a big group of friends at the Urbana outdoor patio. It was a chilly evening but the staff promptly placed heaters around us and we were never cold or uncomfortable. The food wasn't anything out of this world, but the service was so accommodating and fast, that I can let go of the fact that the filling in my tacos was greedy. Their cocktails and side dishes were great tho! I truly recommend the elote dip. read more

Urbana - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tonight for the first time I had a taco Al Pastor. It was so so good!! Tender and flavorful! And the Caesar salad is really good. Nice portion size I also had my regular drink I get every time: The non alcoholic tamarind chamoy. So good! We love sitting outside and enjoying the weather. Eric and Tito and Jose and Frances and Ella and Michael and Daniel and Brian always make us feel so welcome and at home! This is our favorite restaurant in Del Mar! We come weekly read more

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For $13 you get two speciality tacos and it's the fancy kind. See my pictures of these unique flavors of tacos and the variety of proteins you could pick from. I would say the menu is quite large with salads, plates, tacos, and the like. If you are feeling like you can splurge a bit for tacos then this is worth at try--I understand the cost being at sky deck so that is why it's a bit pricy for tacos. They give you a good amount and my co-workers ordered the other Al Pastor and Cauliflower tacos. I just ordered the chicken mole and Baja fish taco. The service is good and fast, I would say the decor of Urbana is pretty fun but also a dimmer (unless outside) restaurant scene. If you are around sky deck and unsure of what to try go here. read more

Another great meal at Urbana. Enjoyed a couple of fish tacos and a El Gobernador taco. Love the fish tacos here and usually get one of those and one of their beef or pork tacos. Haven't had any bad ones yet. Started with some chips and guacamole. Not the best guacamole I've had, but still very good. As far as the service, we had a great server, Tito. He was on it all night and provided great service. I also saw that you can now order while seated at Understory. I believe this is new as I thought you used to have to order as takeout before. I could be wrong, but we'll try this next time. read more

Urbana - Fish Taco and El Gobernador. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The Ambiance of this Eatery is very fun, the atmosphere is not too loud , and the service was friendly. Based off of the server suggestion I ordered the filet taco and the lobster taco. $10 for one street Taco is rather pricey, but the flavor on the filet Taco was very good. The lobster taco definitely needed more meat! The reason for three stars is because, despite being only one of two tables in the restaurant, they forgot to bring out our appetizer. They insisted that they could still bring it out despite the kitchen having closed , but I would say it was definitely worth the wait. We had the Ahi Ceviche stack and it was a very tasty. Once again, rather small, but definitely had amazing fresh flavor! The proximity to other restaurants and shopping does make it worth another visit. If you are in the area, I would definitely say stop in for a fresh resca and some ceviche. read more

Urbana - Delicious hibiscus Agua fresca - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Food: horrible! Service: Management who ran the establishment is horrible! Lack of leadership style, and low class. Needs to work on polishing his skills as manager. Can spot a bad mgr from far away!! Ambiance: so-so. read more

Located in the sky deck, I was skeptical that this was going to be overpriced mediocre "Mexican" food. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I ordered the spicy margarita (which was pretty strong) and three tacos (Baja, steak and al pastor). The tortillas are handmade and very fresh. The flavors were very good as well. My husband ordered mole enchiladas and said they were a lot better than the ones at south of Nick's. We sat outside with our 1 year old so he could look at the trees. The service was fast (perfect for us who try and get in and out these days) read more

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We've been loyal customers for many years. Unfortunately, the 4% service fee disclosure is difficult to see and easy to miss at the bottom of the menu. When combined with recent menu price increases, this has led us to choose another restaurant in Del Mar. read more

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Cannot tell you anything about the food because after waiting 45 minutes for a simple lunch order for two people, we could not wait any more. The manager did not apologize but said "it's okay, you're good" when we explained that we had been waiting so long and had to leave. Ridiculous. read more

The food was very good, with nicely sized portions, and the ambiance is wonderful. Unfortunately, the service is where the experience falls apart. According to the wait staff, there appears to be a communication issue with the kitchen, and several of our orders came out incorrect. Dirty appetizer plates also sat on the table longer than they should have before being cleared. Our waitress was lovely and very apologetic, but the underlying issue seems to be with kitchen communication and management. Many of our meals were either incorrect or missing items, which detracted from an otherwise enjoyable experience. read more

Absolute worst food I've had ever. Salsa was basically Marina sauce with chili sprinkled in it, all of the food seemed microwaved. I was told to give it another try after another bad experience and I can say with certainty this place should not be in business it's a joke. read more

Urbana is in the Skydeck at Del Mar Highlands. Right on the corner so has a lot of outdoor seating on a nice patio overlooking Carmel Valley (and the parking lot). More outdoor seats than indoor. Has a small bar with a few outdoor-indoor seats that are actually swings versus the typical barstools. There's one TV at the bar typically showing sports but I wouldn't say this is a great place to take a group to watch a game. The drinks consist of creative Mexican-inspired cocktails, a couple of Mexican lagers of draft with more in bottles. Very good margaritas. Would call the menu traditional Mexican dishes with a creative twist. The tortillas are made there and are very authentic. Every dish I've had there has been very good. The fish tacos and tacos al pastor are very good. In the beginning I would have characterized the tacos as overstuffed but lately they are about right. There's tostada stack that is delicious but a bit difficult to eat. I would say the service here has been solid though nothing special. read more

Worst tacos I've ever eaten in my life. I'm 50. So that's really bad. Al pastor tacos are tasteless. Carnitas tacos dry and flavorless. And I was extremely hungry. Really forced myself to finish the "tacos' which don't deserve to be called tacos. What a waste of money. Read the fine print at bottom of the menu they also charge a Surcharge hidden fee on top of their overpriced menu prices. How can a Mexican restaurant make such awful tacos?! read more

A quick drink here while we wait for our reservation to Understory Bar just feet away and I went with a classic... - Old Fashioned | A little sweet and bitter with a hint of citrus for fun. My friend got a shot of Reposado and the price made me fall off my bar stool, $50?! Damn. I took a $3 sip; it came through smooth with notes of smokiness. Excellent, but again, damn... Location is on the second floor Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands (food hall). There's a surface lot in front and parking is free, but you gotta hunt it down. You can also park in a parking structure (behind all the shops) off of Townsgate Drive. I'd come back to try out their food next time, and maybe like a half shot of Reposado. read more

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Work hosted a team dinner here out on the patio. It's a nice spot for a big group. They were quick with the drink orders. The food was set out buffet style. All the food was great but my favorite was the fish tacos! A good spot in the Sky Deck to check out! read more

Took a quick spot and tried this amazing restaurant at skydeck Delmar. I like the ambience, positive vibes and there is lot of different cuisine available at same place. Tried their rolled tacos, I will give complete five start on the presentation, quantity and food taste. I am planning to visit again as this place is definitely worth it and try other items from the menu. read more

Urbana - Rolled Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This was probably one of the least tasty tacos I've ever had the sad opportunity to splurge time and $$$ wastefully on. Honestly, I knew what I was walking into, ordering from a "fancy" place for tacos when there's plenty of delicious hole in the wall shops down the street. Sky Deck is romantic, but the food here is a mood killer. And yes you didn't read the prices wrong. $18 for 3 tiny tacos - al pastor & carnitas $20 for 2 cardboard not tacos- tostadas are not tacos and I wouldn't have ordered these if I knew they were tostadas. Come for the vibes, leave for food elsewhere. read more

Urbana - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food is great The ambiance is dark and cold Need warmth and maybe cushions on the seats. A warmer atmosphere would have made it excellent Service was ok read more

I hosted a Friday dinner for my MeetUp Fun Diego Ladies group. Our party of 11 had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful ambiance, delicious food, and tasty cocktails. The day prior to our visit was National Margarita Day, but the restaurant decided to extend the margarita specials for our visit. I ordered the margarita with repo tequila and have to say it was the best I've had. What really surprised me was I did not turn blotchy red! Yes, I have that Asian glow that's not very flattering! Normally ANY alcohol makes me turn blotchy red from my head to my tummy, so I tend to stay away from alcoholic beverages. I can handle the alcohol, but don't care for the side effects. I guess I'll know where to go next time I want a tasty margarita without the redness! Seriously though, they have good stuff! For my meal, I ordered the fish tacos and carnitas. I absolutely love the habanera sauce that came with my carnitas taco. It was packed with heat and was incredibly flavorful. A few of my friends ordered this sauce on the side for $1. I didn't care for all the cream on the fish tacos, so next time, I'm going straight for the carnitas! Our server Chase took good care of us and was quick to take our orders and deliver our cocktails and food. My only negative feedback about this restaurant was they did not provide complimentary chips and salsa. Guacamole and chips with a tiny serving of salsa was $11, which was overpriced in my opinion. The serving was relatively small in comparison to other Mexican restaurants that provide complimentary chips. This would be my go-to place for Mexican cuisine if they had free chips and salsa. For now, I would come here on the rare occasion when I crave a good margarita and some butt-kicking habanera sauce. read more

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I've been here a few times and recently revisited as I had an opentable reward to use. They offer happy hour 3-6p Mon-Fri in all the dining area which was great. We decided to sit at the bar to watch the football game. The bartender was welcoming. We tried (for HH): HH red wine $7: - not sure the brand but it tasted fine . Was a decent pour Spicy Marg $8: - presentation was beautiful with a fresh watermelon slice and an orchid. It had a nice spicy kick to it as I think the tequila was infused with habanero Wagyu Sliders $12: - the patties were prepared well done and dry. The melted cheese was yummingly grilled so it had a nice sear. Buns were toasted nicely. Fish ceviche $5: - tiny little tostada serving. The spicy aioli complimented the citrusy fish. It's a small portion but tasted pretty good Gringa $10: - al pastor quesadilla came served with guacamole and creama. The portion was good for the price. I thought I tasted beans somewhere in dish but it doesn't show that on menu. The drizzled chili oil made the dish nicely spicy. There didn't seem to be much as al pastor but still a good dish if you're hungry Paloma $8: - I believe this is their grapefruit margarita. The powdered salted rim was bold. They make good drinks here. The restaurant got busier towards the end of HH so it was nice to see this place doing well. We'd come back for their taco tuesday deals ( two tacos for $10). read more

Made a weekday lunch reservation with a girlfriend, but it wasn't necessary as there was zero wait at opening. Loved the industrial vibe of the resto as well as the gorgeous murals. Portions are petite but tasty (just like us ;)! We shared a fresh Verde Mix (mixed greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, pepita, house made lemon vinaigrette) and flavorful Elote (Mexican street corn esquite with spicy aioli, chile con limon, cotija), and each ordered a couple tacos. I enjoyed the Arrachera Steak (guacamole, salsa roja, queso fresco) and Pork Belly (house pickled cucumber, chili oil, cilantro aioli), but found the latter to be a touch too greasy. I should've gone with Carnitas (habanero salsa, queso fresco, pickled onion) like my friend did! read more

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Stopped in for the first time during San Diego Restaurant week for a date night. My husband and I enjoyed our meals very much. From the esquites to the churros, everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. We will definitely consider stopping in again for another date night! read more

Urbana - Churros and flan - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered the wagyu beef tacos but when I opened the box and looked inside there was no beef read more

Urbana - Wagyu beef taco was supposed to have beef but didn't - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Still such a great place to enjoy happy hour! The spicy watermelons have gotten too spicy at times. I wish they were able to adjust the spice level to the cocktails. Otherwise, still the best watermelon cocktails in the town! read more

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Hadn't been to this center in a few years, and was so surprised by the renovations. The Sky Deck is pretty cool and they've added so many more options now for dining in Carmel Valley / Del Mar. Had 3 tacos - Baja Fish, Carnitas, and Gobernador. All of them were delicious, but the Gobernador was the best. The habanero salsa on the Carnitas was spicy but tolerable - also very tasty! The watermelon mint agua fresca was a perfect balance to the spice. Really enjoyed the outdoor dining space, too! Perfectly shows off our beautiful San Diego weather! read more

Urbana - Baja Fish, Carnitas, Gobernador Tacos + Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Service experience was great everyone was great 10 Location and facility is clean and great 10 Drinks are 5 Food is okay it's not authentic 3 we tried a few different types of meats, including their shrimp and fish. I would say the only thing that was good. Was the birria tacos. Homemade tortillas 5 Chips, salsa en guacamole 5 read more

Urbana - Battered fish, taco, and Carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Chips and salsa are a necessary part of a Mexican meal and the vast majority of Mexican restaurants that I've dined at offer them as a complimentary part of the meal. Unfortunately, Urbana doesn't. I came for Taco Tuesday but was disappointed to see that not all of their tacos are included on the special menu. Out of the 10 tacos on the regular menu, 7 of which are the same price with 3 premium tacos, only 5 of the tacos are included on the Taco Tuesday menu. It seems it would make sense to include all the non-premium tacos. The drink specials didn't seem particularly special either at $11-12. I ended up picking one of the Taco Tuesday (baja fish) and one off the regular (arrachera steak). The tacos were 2 for $10 on Taco Tuesday and 2 for $13 on the regular menu. Both tacos were good. The steak was tender and the fish had a nice texture. Not the best tacos I've ever had but good enough. I enjoyed the outdoor patio and wouldn't be opposed to making this a regular spot except for the lack of chips and salsa. It's just hard to pick a Mexican spot as a go-to that doesn't offer those when there are so many good options that do. read more

Urbana - Arrachera steak and baja fish taco with sauces on the side - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Steve the bartender is off putting. Not only second guessed me on my drink request but told me I was wrong. Normally the staff is friendly, but, this bartender is offputting and argumentative about what he thought I would like. Given I have been around for severla decades, fairly certain I know what I like at this point. read more

Urbana is located at the front of the upscale food hall known as the Sky Deck. The ambience is very nice and they feature both indoor and outdoor seating. I tried the three taco plate here for lunch. The tacos were very upscale with gourmet touches like balancing salty with sour garnishes. There are so many taco options in San Diego and these were definitely not run of the mill. A good place to try tacos with a gourmet flair. read more

Urbana - Three taco plate - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Overpriced Mexican fare in the sky deck near del mar. Similar to Puesto, the tacos are good but it feels bad that they cost so much you can't get as much variety. And some of the taco combinations were a bit bland like the pork belly. The drinks were just ok, a little watered down. We got the nachos - they were nothing special. As other reviewers noted, there's no complimentary chips and salsa which we would have preferred. We had no trouble getting a seat on a Thursday evening and the shopping center has ample parking. Wait staff was nice but it took a while for food and drinks to start coming out. Good location though for food. read more

Cool place to chill with friends. They have pretty decent mexican menus. I ordered Ceviche trio. I liked it. I just wish they have available hot sauce on the table . The serving is plenty enough to share as appetizer, i had to ask for more chips thou. The servers are friendly. read more

Urbana - Ceviche trio - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here yesterday to order food to go. This is located in Sky Deck. Cute, hip, and trendy. SERVICE - The gentleman who took my order was very friendly. He was welcoming and made some jokes here and there. Nice guy! FOOD Al Pastor Nachos - These are solid and they gave huge chunks of meat. Some of the pieces were a little tough or chunks of fat but the pieces that were truly just meat tasted good. My husband described the flavor as more of a "southwestern" type of Mexican vibe. Topping were plentiful. Wagyu Sliders - So subpar. I expected more but it truly just tasted like a basic slider. Maybe even a little dry. Burrito - I never had corn in my burrito before so this was a different take on what I am used to. It had a lot of flavor and the meat was tender. Overall, food was okay. Can't say it would be my favorite. Think upscale Mexican food with the price tag. read more

Urbana - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The tacos were really good. I asked the jalapeño salsa on the side because for me it would be too spicy. The service was on point. The waiter was nice, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The music was great, and they have outdoor seating. It was a great experience. read more

Urbana - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ordered the ceviche and was super underwhelmed. It was mostly chopped tomatoes and onions with just a few pieces of fish tossed in. As you can see in the photo, the portion of actual seafood was tiny compared to all the filler. For the price, I expected way more balance and flavor. Wouldn't recommend this dish. read more

Urbana - Ceviche red snapper - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Of all the spots in this complex, we really felt that this one fell short of expectations compared to others. I guess we should have considered ourselves warned when it was uncannily empty on a Saturday night. The more interesting options like Wagyu tacos were just okay. The guac was more like a basic avocaco mash, also nothing to write home about. Everything was just kind of bland and underwhelming, which was definitely surprising considering how beautifully garnished and plated everything was; the colorful, fresh and flavorful appearance was a mirage, providing mostly a feast for the eyes, not the tongue. At least for the price, the quantity of food received was decent. The margaritas were also just ok, overshadowed by the tequila cocktails at Craft House down the hall. The service was impeccable and we had a really nice time, so it's got that and a vibey setting going for it. read more

Blown away by Urbana! Not only is this place a total vibe, but they are serving absolutely delicious food & cocktails! Highly recommend the Muertos cocktail! One of the best spicy drinks I've ever had! And the spicy Al pastor taco was one of the best tacos I've ever had! So yeah, this place is pretty bomb! Another thing that made this place stand out, was the awesome service! Shout out to Jose! This location also has a dog friendly patio. read more

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Amazing spot at the Sky Deck, and it was lively. Service was excellent here and provided great recommendations. Ordered different types of tacos, al pastor nachos, enchiladas, elote, and burrito. All the ingredients were fresh and tasted really well. The spiced powder on the elote added a nice kick with rich flavors. Burrito was my favorite since the steak was cooked to perfection and mixed well with the purple cabbage. Also, the cream and salsa Verde added a unique taste to the steak. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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