Puesto La Jolla

We went here yesterday for brunch and they were great! They had plenty of space and accommodated us being 10min late to our reservation. The food was delicious with our favorites being the Nogada guacamole, which was really unique with the nuts and fruit on the guac, and the cripsy crab and shrimp tacos as well as the wagyu brisket taco. All of the guacamoles are a little sweet because of the orange in it. It was unique and felt very fresh. I also really enjoyed their salsa with nice fresh chips! We also got the baja fish taco and the grilled shrimp taco which I felt were just okay. The prices are a little expensive at $10+ per taco and they add an additional surcharge as well but the food quality seems pretty good. There is a taco tuesday deal for half off tacos which would be a pretty good deal. There was multiple spots for free street parking a couple of blocks away though parking may be more difficult in the summer months

We went here yesterday for brunch and they were great! They had plenty of space and accommodated us being 10min late to our reservation. The food was delicious with our favorites being the Nogada guacamole, which was really unique with the nuts and fruit on the guac, and the cripsy crab and shrimp tacos as well as the wagyu brisket taco. All of the guacamoles are a little sweet because of the orange in it. It was unique and felt very fresh. I also really enjoyed their salsa with nice fresh chips! We also got the baja fish taco and the grilled shrimp taco which I felt were just okay. The prices are a little expensive at $10+ per taco and they add an additional surcharge as well but the food quality seems pretty good. There is a taco tuesday deal for half off tacos which would be a pretty good deal. There was multiple spots for free street parking a couple of blocks away though parking may be more difficult in the summer months

Would come here again and again if we were locals. The watermelon mezcal drinks, the house made salsas and hot sauces, the tacos, and the pistachio tres leches?! So good. And Izzy, our server, was so sweet too. We’re looking forward to welcoming them to the east coast in Nashville when open 🫶🏻

Would come here again and again if we were locals. The watermelon mezcal drinks, the house made salsas and hot sauces, the tacos, and the pistachio tres leches?! So good. And Izzy, our server, was so sweet too. We’re looking forward to welcoming them to the east coast in Nashville when open 🫶🏻

Stopped by Puesto in La Jolla and honestly it’s a pretty good spot overall. We tried the al pastor chicken bowl and tacos both flavorful, well-seasoned, and satisfying without being too heavy. The 4-salsa chips were really good (loved the variety), though the portion size was a bit small for sharing. The pistachio tres leches was a pleasant surprise soft, nutty, and not overly sweet. Perfect way to end the meal. Drinks-wise, the cucumber margarita was super refreshing, light, and balanced definitely recommend if you’re not into overly sweet cocktails. Overall vibe: lively, modern Mexican with good flavors Food: solid, tasty Portions: slightly on the smaller side Would I go again? Yes, especially for tacos + margaritas ⭐ Rating: 4/5 Perfect for a casual La Jolla meal when you want good food, fun drinks, and a nice atmosphere 🌴✨