Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

4.7

569 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Lively

Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 810-2931
Website
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/san-diego-ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Blanco catering provides a fresh twist on Mexican food for your next fiesta, family reunion, office gathering, or get-together with amigos and amigas. Allow us to bring a fun and delicious catering experience that is easy to assemble and ready to enjoy.
Private party facilities
We have a higher bar style table that seats up to 16 guests.There is also a window banquet table that seats 20+ guests.Fabulous patio that can be used as a private space that seats 50 guests.

Location
7007 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Area
Mission Valley
Parking details
Please park in parking structure "C" and walk across the ramp on the top floor, this will lead you straight into the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Nacho BarUS$130.00
Includes: guacamole, queso, chips, salsa, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo. Choice of: chicken tinga; slow cooked bbq pork; ground beef; carne asada* +$17
Taco FiestaUS$150.00
Includes: flour & corn tortillas, choice of black or charro beans, rice, chips & salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, cabbage. Choice of 2: chicken tinga; slow cooked bbq pork; ground beef; carne asada* +$17; grilled mahi mahi* +$20
What the FajitaUS$270.00
Includes: flour or housemade corn tortillas, served with rice & choice of black or charro beans; cheese enchiladas. Choice of:
- chickenUS$270.00
- carne asada*US$300.00
- grilled shrimp*US$300.00
The Whole EnchiladaUS$130.00
Includes: cheese enchiladas, black or charro beans, rice, chips and salsa
Burrito BoxUS$140.00
Includes: 10 burritos, chips and salsa. Choice of 2: chicken tinga; short rib machaca; pork chile verde; baja breakfast burrito; carne asada* +$17
DIY Burrito BowlsUS$165.00
Includes: guacamole, jack cheese, choice of black or charro beans, rice, chips & salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo. Choice of 2: chicken tinga; caramelized sweet potato; short rib machaca; pork chile verde; carne asada* +$17

Create Your Own Party

Feeds 5 people

Ensaladas

Avocado CaesarUS$40.00
parmesan, bread crumb
Chopped ChickenUS$50.00
apple, date, quinoa, kale, crispy sweet potato, pomegranate, goat cheese, chili walnut vinaigrette
Crunchy Taco SaladUS$45.00
ground beef, black beans, avocado, tomato, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, pasilla ranch dressing

A la Carte Taco Bar

A la Carte Taco BarUS$55.00
Includes: cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, flour and corn tortillas. Choice of: chicken tinga; slow cooked bbq pork; ground beef / carne asada* +$17; grilled mahi mahi* +$20

Enchiladas

Traditional CheeseUS$30.00
grilled onion, ancho chile sauce
Chicken TingaUS$35.00
cilantro, jack cheese, red chile, warm queso sauce
Short Rib MachacaUS$40.00
caramelized peppers & onions, yellow cheese, ancho chile sauce, cilantro
Pork Chile VerdeUS$35.00
charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, cotija

Fajitas

Includes: flour or housemade corn tortillas served with rice & choice of black or charro beans

Grilled ChickenUS$75.00
achiote citrus sauce
Carne Asada*US$80.00
tomatillo soy marinade
Tiger Shrimp*US$80.00
spicy garlic butter

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Appetizers

Feeds 10 people

GuacamoleUS$35.00
roasted poblano & anaheim chiles, caramelized onion, cotija cheese, chips and salsa
Warm QuesoUS$35.00
guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, chips and salsa
Grilled Mexican Street CornUS$30.00
mayo, cilantro, lime, cotija cheese
Seasonal Ceviche*US$90.00
chips and salsa

Sides & Dessert

Feeds 10 people

RiceUS$20.00
EloteUS$30.00
Black or Charro BeansUS$15.00
Chips & SalsaUS$12.00
Brown Sugar Caramel FlanUS$35.00

Drinks

1 Gallon Lemonade or Iced TeaUS$20.00
Classic MargaritaUS$20.00
you supply the tequila; regular serves 6, large serves 12
- regularUS$20.00
- largeUS$40.00

What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Child-friendly
San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blanco Cocina + Cantina at Fashion Valley offers a delightful dining experience, especially during Restaurant Week. Patrons rave about the "incredible deal" and the "outstanding" service. The ambience is "great," and the menu offers "delicious" options like shrimp tacos and carnitas. Perfect for family outings and special occasions.

569 Reviews

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Ram
San Diego
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went during Restaurant week. Friendly staff. We had made the reservations but had to wait for about 15 minutes to get our table, not bad. It was a fixed menu, the vegetarian options were very nice. Enjoyed the food and the experience. Will go there again.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 2 February 2025
Thank you Ram for the review! We appreciate your patience and glad that it was worth it! The sweet potato enchiladas are amazing if you haven't try them yet! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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wendy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Restaurant Week choices! Service was perfect. Management came to table to check on us. Nice touch. Loved it
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 2 February 2025
Thank you Wendy! Glad you joined us during restaurant week and was able to take advantage of showcased menu! SO many great choices! We hope to see you again soon!
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Cloe
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You will not believe the amount of good food you will get on SDRW menu. Service was outstanding.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 1 February 2025
Cloe, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Restaurant week is a great menu to take advantage of! SOO many amazing options for you! We hope to see you soon!
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Edo
VIP
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Hostess as well as our server were very professional and accommodating. The food came out super fast and was delicious.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 1 February 2025
Amazing! Thank you Edo for the great review and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Morgan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good shrimp tacos! Chips were amazing, we ate three baskets
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 2 February 2025
Yes! The Shrimp tacos are amazing!! Thank you Morgan for dropping a review for us! Be careful with those chips, it's easy to fill up on chips because are really are that good. Thank you again Morgan!
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May
San Diego
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great at Blanco - all the dishes were good, service was attentive, ambience nice. The Restaurant Week menu was a REALLY good value and everyone enjoyed their food. (We were a party of 6)
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 2 February 2025
Hey May! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your recent experience with us. The options on the restaurant week menu truly are amazing and at steal! We look forward to having you join us again soon! Thank you!
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LAWRENCE
VIP
San Diego
57 reviews
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited for SD Restaurant week - 3 courses for $30. Incredible deal! We shared warm queso dip/chips and guacamole for starters (saved the guac to add to our entrees). I had the carnitas tacos and spouse had the short rib burrito. Both excellent. Dessert was flan and tres leches cake. Had to take these home - too full for words!. Also excellent margaritas and good selection of craft beers. Our server, Destiny, was attentive and helpful. Very enjoyable evening.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 2 February 2025
Thank you Lawrence! We're glad to hear that you were able to take advantage of the restaurant week and try some of our amazing menu that we were showcasing! We love the feedback and know that we will see you again soon! Thank you!
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Christina
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was friendly, service was great, went for our oldest daughter’s birthday and they had a nice Happy Birthday card on the table, which she loved. Fajitas plates were delicious, everyone else thought there food was ok, maybe lacked some flavor. We ordered a side of shrimp for our little one and she woke up early with a terrible stomach ache. Not sure if it was that or what.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 2 February 2025
Thank you Christina for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your fajitas but wanted everyone to agree with you that their plates were amazing as well. That's terrible that the little one had a upset stomach, always let us know so that we can investigate, if you have any more feedback feel free to send us a message on open table. Thank you!
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Nicole
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very attentive to our group of 11. We were pleased with the quality of food and the time it took to prepare.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 18 January 2025
Thank you, Nicole, for taking the time to leave us a review! We're super glad to hear that your larger group had a great time with swift service and reasonable time to finalize the food! We look forward to you bringing everyone back in here soon! Thank you again!!
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Brittanie
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was spot on, family friendly, food delish!
Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion ValleyResponded on 3 January 2025
Thank you Brittanie for the great review! We're glad to hear that you had an amazing experience with us and hope to see you again soon!
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FAQs

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 810-2931.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley is rated 4.7 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

7007 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

Area
Mission Valley
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please park in parking structure "C" and walk across the ramp on the top floor, this will lead you straight into the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/san-diego-ca/
Phone number
(619) 810-2931
Catering
Blanco catering provides a fresh twist on Mexican food for your next fiesta, family reunion, office gathering, or get-together with amigos and amigas. Allow us to bring a fun and delicious catering experience that is easy to assemble and ready to enjoy.
Private party facilities
We have a higher bar style table that seats up to 16 guests.There is also a window banquet table that seats 20+ guests.Fabulous patio that can be used as a private space that seats 50 guests.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margaritas

Queso Fundido

Warm Queso

Party Packages

Nacho BarUS$130.00

Taco FiestaUS$150.00

What the FajitaUS$270.00

The Whole EnchiladaUS$130.00

Burrito BoxUS$140.00

DIY Burrito BowlsUS$165.00

Create Your Own Party

Ensaladas

Avocado CaesarUS$40.00

Chopped ChickenUS$50.00

Crunchy Taco SaladUS$45.00

A la Carte Taco Bar

A la Carte Taco BarUS$55.00

Enchiladas

Traditional CheeseUS$30.00

Chicken TingaUS$35.00

Short Rib MachacaUS$40.00

Pork Chile VerdeUS$35.00

Fajitas

Grilled ChickenUS$75.00

Carne Asada*US$80.00

Tiger Shrimp*US$80.00

Enhance Your Menu

Appetizers

GuacamoleUS$35.00

Warm QuesoUS$35.00

Grilled Mexican Street CornUS$30.00

Seasonal Ceviche*US$90.00

Sides & Dessert

RiceUS$20.00

EloteUS$30.00

Black or Charro BeansUS$15.00

Chips & SalsaUS$12.00

Brown Sugar Caramel FlanUS$35.00

Drinks

1 Gallon Lemonade or Iced TeaUS$20.00

Classic MargaritaUS$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley restaurant rated?

Is Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information