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

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 🫶🏻

If you haven’t been to Puesto yet, you’re seriously missing out. The tacos are another level (it reminds me of when I travel to Mexico) the flavor of every dish is perfectly balanced, and you can tell everything is made with QUALITY ingredients. The blue tortillas alone are amazing! They are soft, flavorful, and elevates every single bite. The menu has a lot of variety, whether you’re into classic options or something a little more unique, and everything comes out looking as good as it tastes. (My go to tacos are always the •shrimp tamarindo •filet mignon and •nogada guacamole •the passion fruit ceviche and you have to try their •pistachio tres leches desert🤤 for drinks the margaritas are soo good if you like alcohol, but my go to is always the •passion fruit agua fresca or •horchata) The vibes at the restaurant is super lively, fun, and perfect for a night out with friends or a cute dinner spot. In my opinion good for any type of occasion. (It is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, and I’m pretty picky) Yes, it may be on the pricier side, but the quality and experience make it worth it. The service is always great and everything tastes wonderful.

Had an amazing experience with pistachio tres leches! I‘m huge for pistachio and this made my day with perfect flavour bursting in my mouth of lemon layer, slight sweetness with pistachio ganache and pistachio cake soaked in heavy cream. The other cuisine were good as well - i love the salsa more!

We had an amazing dinner, thanks in large part to our server, Izzy. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly accommodating—everything you hope for in a great server. She offered thoughtful menu suggestions and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. When we mentioned we were cold, she immediately brought over a heating lamp. Later, when we wanted to share a dessert but my son preferred a different one, she happily made it happen. The wait time was shorter than at other nearby restaurants, and the food was absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.