Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

3510 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 233-8880
Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Location
789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Pacific Highway
Parking details
Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Public transit
MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Taco Tuesday!
Multiple dates available
Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!

What 3,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

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Puesto at the Headquarters offers "amazing tacos" with unique flavor profiles in a vibrant setting. Diners praise the "great service" and "beautiful ambiance," making it a go-to spot for both casual and special occasions. While some note the prices are high, the "delicious food" and "perfect margaritas" keep people coming back.

3,511 Reviews

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Kristina
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Puesto for my birthday and had a wonderful experience! The ambience was pleasant & nicely lit albeit a littl cold (we sat outside in the patio and our heater wasn’t completely working). Our server Esmeralda was very accommodating. Most of us ordered tacos, which were fantastic, as was the passionfruit ceviche. The tres leches and candy shots were a good treat, too. I highly recommend this place (and this location!) for a nice night out or celebration. It is definitely a splurge, we plan to come back for a taco Tuesday for more of a casual dinner :)
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Kelly
San Diego
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
First off, most of our food was really good, which was the only saving grace of the evening. The tamarind shrimp tacos missed the mark though. We were really disappointed with the overall service. Our daughter chose Puesto to celebrate a college acceptance. When I made the reservation on Open Table it stated we could not be seated outside. Our party of 9 was seated outside and though there was room to accommodate us inside they wouldn’t move us. We had one heater that wasn’t adequate and asked a few times for additional heaters and were told they were working on it and then they never brought any over. Super disappointing to try and have a celebratory dinner in the cold and dark. Not our first time at Puesto, but for the money we spent we’ll definitely try somewhere else next time.
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Wes
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch. Super fresh and it was enjoyable service.
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Jennifer
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little on the pricy side for the size of tacos. Food was delicious.
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Todd
VIP
San Diego
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The server was fantastic (wish I remembered her name). The food is always great. This is a GO TO place, always. Only issue is on cold days or nights the open space makes it a bit chilly inside, as well as outside, if the heaters are not placed exactly right.
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Matthew
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and food, what’s there not to like!!!
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 6 days ago
Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service here at Puesto HQ.. We always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Bianca
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Emily
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We asked to sit in the sun and the team made it perfect for us. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was very attentive. Would recommend highly.
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DANIELA
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great location. Feels corporate. Not impressed with any particular item in the menu. Overpriced.
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Doug
Salt Lake City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Hostess was unfriendly to everyone who approached her. Service was slow—maybe they need more servers? We didn’t place our meal order until 20 minutes after we were ready to order. Food was excellent.
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Catherine
VIP
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service at the bar was terrific! The bartender, Ruben, I think was his name, was friendly and made a great mocktail and terrific drinks. We each ordered three different tacos, which were excellent, but they took a little while to arrive… perhaps that’s because we had appetizers at the bar beforehand so I guess we expected the food to arrive a little quickly. Overall, a great experience with Mexican food.
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FAQs

Puesto at the Headquarters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-8880.

Puesto at the Headquarters is rated 4.6 stars by 3510 OpenTable diners.

Puesto at the Headquarters does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto at the Headquarters

789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Pacific Highway
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Self-parking lot available in Seaport Village. Puesto offers two hour validation for $5.00. Please check the sign for additional costs for anything over two hours. Valet parking available courtesy of The Headquarters at Seaport District. Please ask the attendant for pricing.
Public transit
MTS Trolley: Green Line, Seaport Village stop (directly across from Headquarters) 0.1 miles away Amtrak / Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd, 0.4 miles away
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.eatpuesto.com/
Phone number
(619) 233-8880
Private party facilities
A party at Puesto at The Headquarters can be an intimate dinner in our loft or a family-style fiesta in the main dining room. A lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas can fill the entire space for up to 450 of your closest friends.
Private party contact
Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974

Gift card

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Puesto at the Headquarters

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Menu

What 3,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Puesto at the Headquarters offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant rated?

Does Puesto at the Headquarters offer gift cards?

Is Puesto at the Headquarters currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card