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- KKrisSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThank you, Tito, and your friendly staff for hosting our large group. We’ll be back!More infoCasa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.6
- TTianaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoHad a great time dining in at Tako! Food and service was amazing! Will be back!More infoTakoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old Town•4.2
- CChrisWashington, D.C. Area •6 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoGreat addition to the Old Town area, has its own character-- and food and ambience are qualityMore infoTrattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•4.4
- TTomPortland / Oregon •13 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoAte outside music was too loud for our taste but was good music. Took a while for service to begin but once water and chips arrived things moved along. Our server was great as was the food and drinks.More infoEl SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.1
- BBrandonSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined on 14 Jan 2025Always an amazing experience at Tahona. The food is exceptional, and the staff and owners are the nicest most welcoming people in the world, and they have my favorite margarita.More infoTahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.6
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Twenty-five historical sites, hundreds of specialty stores and 12 art galleries make Old Town a great place to live or visit. The area originally settled by Kumeyaay Native Americans and immigrants from Mexico also has several innovative restaurants. Many guests enjoy burritos, enchiladas and tacos prepared with the area's freshest produce while listening to roving Mariachi bands. Other restaurants pay tribute to San Diego's location on the Pacific Ocean to serve great seafood, including fish tacos, sushi and lobster. Most restaurants feature outstanding outdoor seating, making them a great place to watch people in this area, especially during Old Town's popular Old Town Art Festival, Cinco de Mayo and Fiesta Navidad.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Old Town San Diego is Pizza Bella Italian Bistro
The best vegan restaurants in Old Town San Diego are El Agave, Miguel's Cocina - Old Town and El Sueño
The best vegetarian restaurants in Old Town San Diego are Miguel's Cocina - Old Town, El Agave and Baci Restaurant - San Diego
The restaurants with the best service in Old Town San Diego are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Old Town San Diego are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Baci Restaurant - San Diego
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