Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

4.5

323 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

20:30

Booked 14 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

ABOUT FREDS OLD TOWN | Since 2001, Casa de Freds in Old Town has been bringing the fiesta to San Diego. Freds is the place for amigos - both new and old - to have a great time while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a festive atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious, Baja-infused selections that are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of historic Old Town. The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. The large outdoor patio is dog friendly, so bring in your furry friends and check out the doggy menu! The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego sun, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street. Freds newly renovated Fiesta Cantina is the perfect place to watch your favorite sporting events. The Cantina also offers daily specials that will keep your tummies, glasses and pockets full. Thanks Amigo!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30–21:00 Tue, Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(619) 858-8226
Website
http://www.casadefreds.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andre Alto
Private party facilities
Casa de Freds offers plenty of versatility for parties of all sizes. Our weatherproof outdoor patio can fit a large number of guests comfortably. The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego weather, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street.

Location
2470 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Area
Old Town
Cross Street
Conde Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Guacamole and ChipsUS$10.95
Made Daily with Ripe Avocados, Onions, Tomatoes, Serrano Peppers, and Spices. Topped with Queso Fresco
Spicy Black Bean DipUS$8.45
Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Onions, Garlic, Jalapeño, Tomato, Cilantro, and Cotija
Queso DipUS$11.45
Pepper Jack Cheese, Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Onions, and Cilantro
Rolled TacosUS$11.95
Chicken Rolled Tacos topped with Melted Cheese, Pico, Avocado Cilantro Crema, and Sour Cream
NachosUS$12.95
Corn Tortilla Chips, Refried Beans, Melted Cheese, Jalapeños, Pico, Avocado Cilantro Crema, and Sour Cream
Quesadilla GrandeUS$12.95
Monterey Jack Cheese in a Flour Tortilla, topped with Sour Cream and Onions. Served with a side of Spicy Black Bean Dip
Chicken ChingaderasUS$14.95
Chicken, Beans, Rice, and Cheese stuffed into Panko Flour Tortilla pinwheels and topped with Sour Cream, Pico, and Radish. Served with a side of Tomatillo Crema
Carne Asada FriesUS$16.95
Crispy fries and melted Pepper Jack Cheese, Carne Asada, Avocado Cilantro Crema, Sour Cream, and Pico

Famous Fajitas

All fajitas come with our homemade flour tortillas

Chicken BreastUS$20.95
Onions, Bell Peppers, and Zucchini Squash served with your choice of Grilled Chicken or Marinated Skirt Steak on a Sizzling Skillet. Served with a side of Rice, Black Beans, Sour Cream, Pico, and Flour Tortillas
Carne AsadaUS$21.45
Onions, Bell Peppers, and Zucchini Squash served with your choice of Grilled Chicken or Marinated Skirt Steak on a Sizzling Skillet. Served with a side of Rice, Black Beans, Sour Cream, Pico, and Flour Tortillas

Enchiladas

Price Differs on Protein Chosen

CheeseUS$14.45
Oaxaca cheese in two corn tortillas topped with both ranchero and suiza sauces, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, Cotija cheese and cilantro. Served with a side of rice and beans
Grilled ChickenUS$16.45
Carne AsadaUS$18.45
ShrimpUS$18.45
Surf & TurfUS$18.95

Salads and Soup

Chicken Tostada SaladUS$15.95
grilled chicken, romaine and mixed greens tossed with fresh tomatoes, hominy, fire roasted corn and cilantro vinaigrette over a crunchy corn tostada and spicy black bean dip
Chicken Caesar SaladUS$14.95
crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, tossed in Caesar dressing & garlic croutons
Pozole - Traditional Mexican StewUS$10.45
Mexican pork and hominy stew with guajillo broth. Served with cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime and avocado
Soup and Salad ComboUS$16.45
your choice of half-salad and a cup of soup

Breakfast

Served All Day

Breakfast BurritoUS$13.45
eggs, cheese, fries, pico de gallo, refried beans, avocado cilantro cream
Guajillo ChilaquilesUS$13.45
tortilla chips & scrambled eggs, topped with guajillo salsa, cilantro, and Cotija cheese. Served with a side of refried beans

Burritos

Make any Burrito a Bowl

Fred's One Pound BurritoUS$17.95
choose from: chicken breast, carne asada. Fred's burritos weigh over a pound! They start off with Oaxaca cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, cabbage, tomatillo crema, pico de gallo and your choice of protein. They are then topped with both Rachero and Suiza Sauces, Cotija cheese and cilantro
Bean, Cheese, Guac & RiceUS$13.95
black beans, Oaxaca cheese, housemade guacamole and Mexican rice topped with ranchero and suiza sauce
Classic CaliforniaUS$17.95
carne asada with house fries, Oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo and housemade guacamole

Taco Plates

$16.45. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans

Fred's Gringo Taco
It's HERE FOLKS. Traditional Mexican Picadillo Mix (Seasoned Ground Beef, Carrots, and Potato) in a Crispy Corn Tortilla Shell
Chicken
Charbroiled Chicken Breast with Avocado Cilantro Crema on a Flour Tortilla
Baja Fish
Alaskan Cod Battered with Calidad Lager and a Tomatillo Crema drizzle on a Corn Tortilla
Carne Asada
+$1 each. Grilled Skirt Steak with Pasilla Crema on a Flour Tortilla
Crispy Chicken
Panko Breaded Chicken Breast with Pasilla Crema on a Flour Tortilla
Carnitas Taco
Roasted Pork Shoulder with Ancho Guajillo Salsa drizzle on a Corn Tortilla
Mahi Mahi
Seared Mahi Mahi Fillets with a Citrus Aioli on a Corn Tortilla
Shrimp
+$1 each. Garlic Marinated Shrimp with a Tomatillo Crema on a Corn Tortilla
Cheeseburger Taco
Ground Beef, Fries, Tomato, Onions with Ranch on a Flour Tortilla
Spicy Pork Adobada
Pineapple Marinated Pork Served with Verde Salsa on a Corn Tortilla

Chef Specialites

Chicken MoleUS$18.45
grilled chicken breast with a super secret mole sauce made from peppers, chocolate and spices. served with rice, black beans, and flour tortillas
Chile VerdeUS$18.45
slow roasted carnitas stewed with roasted tomatillos, peppers and onion. served with rice, black beans and corn tortillas
Shrimp DiabloUS$21.95
white shrimp sautéed with a cream guajillo sauce, squash, corn and hominy served with a side of rice, black beans and flour tortillas
Carne Asada PlateUS$21.45
marinated steak grilled to order with guacamole and sour cream served with rice, black beans and corn tortillas
Ginormous MolcajeteUS$43.96
carne asada, chicken breast, mahi mahi and bacon wrapped shrimp loaded into a pipping hot Molecajete with cream salsa verde, guajillo, quest fresca, jack cheese, cilantro and a large cheese crisp. Fried jalapeno and spring onion to boot! Served with homemade flour tortillas, rice and refried beans

Fred's Burger

BurgerUS$15.95
your choice of 6 oz handmade all-beef patty or grilled chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. Served with a side of seasoned fries

Desserts

Flan & BunuelosUS$7.45
Churro Donut TowerUS$8.45

What 323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Child-friendly
San Diego
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila offers a "fun atmosphere" with "great food" and "amazing service," perfect for gatherings. Patrons enjoy the "festival environment" and appreciate the dog-friendly patio. Highlights include the Gringo taco and street corn. While some note portion changes, the overall experience remains engaging and delightful.

323 Reviews

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Caroline
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went here for the first time, also have never being to Old town and we enjoyed it very much. The food was well worth the money and I enjoyed the atmosphere. The waiters were also super friendly. Definitely would come back !
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded 2 days ago
Caroline - welcome to Old Town! Delicious, affordable food with friendly service in a festive atmosphere sounds like a 5 star visit and we are beyond thrilled! Thank you so much for leaving us a review! Anything specific you ordered that stood out or any members of our team that need recognition will always be encouraged so we know what we're doing right (or wrong - all feedback is always welcome) so we hope to hear from you soon! Better yet, we hope to see you soon next time you're visiting Old Town! Gracias Caroline :)
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Kris
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you, Tito, and your friendly staff for hosting our large group. We’ll be back!
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 29 January 2025
Thank you so much Kris for the 5 stars! We appreciate your love to Tito and the amazing staff, what else stood out for your large group? Food and bevvies? We hope to see you soon :) Gracias!
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Melanie
San Diego
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Definitely glad we made reservations! It was Christmas night and super busy! Our server was great. Food was good, got a Carnitas taco and it was gushy and had no pork taste. We decided it was pot roast not carnitas! Very disappointed. The white rice was interesting, never seen that at a Mexican restaurant before. Beans were good. The other taco I had was delicious! I think it was called the Gringo. I will go back just for that taco!! Overall it was a good night! We will be back
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 27 December 2024
Gracias Melanie for leaving us a review! Christmas Day is always a bustling holiday so we appreciate your patience during your visit with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed the Gringo Taco but we will definitely be checking our spice cabinet to make sure our Carnitas has some more kick to it! Our Cilantro Lime White Rice pairs great with our housemade black or pinto beans but we can understand if you were craving other Mexican rice...we hope it didn't disappoint! We appreciate you for taking the time to leave us a valuable review from your Christmas dinner experience and don't worry, the Gringo tacos will be here waiting for you Melanie :)
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Jess
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fun atmosphere right on the Main Street. Dog friendly patio I think
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 21 December 2024
Gracias Jess for the review and YES we are super super dog friendly :) So next time bring your pup in for a Taco Tuesday or just a nice outing in Old Town! We'll see you soon!
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Cheryl
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were very happy with our meal there. We sat by sidewalk and it was pretty and warm with the fires. The food was great! The service was also amazing:)
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 21 December 2024
Thank you Cheryl for giving us 5 stars! With our SD winter approaching the fires are definitely a plus! Delicious food, wonderful service - sounds like you had an amazing time with us and we hope to see you soon amiga :)
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John
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
$2.95 for chips and salsa after your first basket. This has been my to go place since 2007, but seems like the food has taken a step back and the portions are smaller than before. Going to find a new go to place when visiting San Diego.
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 14 December 2024
Oh no John, we're sorry we disappointed you! Due to rising food costs, our first basket of chips and salsa are complimentary while there is a small charge for an additional basket. We have noticed your low star rating for food and service - would you mind reaching out to us with specifics about what you ordered and when you visited us so we can address the appropriate people to fix this for future guest' experiences? We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your feedback.
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Donna
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made last minute reservation and enjoyed a quiet lunch. We have always like going to Fred’s as it is a festival environment and fun to be there and hear the music and laughter of others. This time it was quiet due to it being a Monday afternoon and not much going on in the area. The food was very tasty and service great. And it was pleasant and relaxful to enjoy lunch in the unusual quiet environment . DJ
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 14 December 2024
Donna, thank you so much for such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear that everything during your visit with us was wonderful! From the food, to the service, and the relaxing atmosphere for a Monday afternoon. We are immensely grateful for your review and we hope to see you sooner than later amiga! :)
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Cheryl
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose Fred’s for our dog, Ziggy. The staff were more than accommodating - they are dog lovers and people persons, making us all feel at home. Great food, pure pleasure!
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 26 November 2024
Of course Ziggy is more than welcome and I bet, knowing our staff, the pupper was the star of the show! We are beyond thrilled you had such an amazing time with us Cheryl and hopefully Ziggy was spoiled and ordered something off of our doggy menu! Thank you so much for your rating and review; we'll see you next time you're in Old Town :)
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Richard
Orlando
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fred’s is the best of truly wonderful Mexican food to be found in Old Town. Dee our waiter was awesome and made great drink and food recommendations!
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 21 November 2024
Richard we are so grateful for you taking the time to not only leave us such a lovely review, but also recognizing Dee and his excellent service! Wonderful food is worthy of a review but awesome service is what makes an outing truly memorable so we are super appreciative! The food and Dee aren't going anywhere so we know we'll see you soon! :)
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Andra
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Taco Tuesday didn’t disappoint. Added in the street corn which is delicious. Love the outdoor firewall and how dog friendly this place is.
Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaResponded on 21 November 2024
Gracias Andra! Taco Tuesday is a staple in San Diego and we're honored you chose our restaurant to celebrate! Street Corn - YUM! Firewall during this chilly time of year - YES PLEASE! Dogs - OBVIOUSLY :) Thank you so much for your review and we hope to see you soon for another fiesta!
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Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 858-8226.

Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila is rated 4.5 stars by 323 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

20:30

Booked 14 times today

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Google Map for Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

2470 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

Cross Street
Conde Street
Area
Old Town
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30–21:00 Tue, Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andre Alto
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.casadefreds.com/
Phone number
(619) 858-8226
Private party facilities
Casa de Freds offers plenty of versatility for parties of all sizes. Our weatherproof outdoor patio can fit a large number of guests comfortably. The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego weather, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street.

Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Guacamole and ChipsUS$10.95

Spicy Black Bean DipUS$8.45

Queso DipUS$11.45

Rolled TacosUS$11.95

NachosUS$12.95

Quesadilla GrandeUS$12.95

Chicken ChingaderasUS$14.95

Carne Asada FriesUS$16.95

Famous Fajitas

Chicken BreastUS$20.95

Carne AsadaUS$21.45

Enchiladas

CheeseUS$14.45

Grilled ChickenUS$16.45

Carne AsadaUS$18.45

ShrimpUS$18.45

Surf & TurfUS$18.95

Salads and Soup

Chicken Tostada SaladUS$15.95

Chicken Caesar SaladUS$14.95

Pozole - Traditional Mexican StewUS$10.45

Soup and Salad ComboUS$16.45

Breakfast

Breakfast BurritoUS$13.45

Guajillo ChilaquilesUS$13.45

Burritos

Fred's One Pound BurritoUS$17.95

Bean, Cheese, Guac & RiceUS$13.95

Classic CaliforniaUS$17.95

Taco Plates

Fred's Gringo Taco

Chicken

Baja Fish

Carne Asada

Crispy Chicken

Carnitas Taco

Mahi Mahi

Shrimp

Cheeseburger Taco

Spicy Pork Adobada

Chef Specialites

Chicken MoleUS$18.45

Chile VerdeUS$18.45

Shrimp DiabloUS$21.95

Carne Asada PlateUS$21.45

Ginormous MolcajeteUS$43.96

Fred's Burger

BurgerUS$15.95

Desserts

Flan & BunuelosUS$7.45

Churro Donut TowerUS$8.45

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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