El Sueño

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   Nick

   San Diego

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The server was very rude. The tables are so close to each other and the tables were also very small. Took about 30 minutes just to get a glass of water. Wouldn’t recommend this place. The vibes were just not it.
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   Central Coast

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is a must try. The quality and taste is amazing. The staff is also very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back.
   

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   Ernesto

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We won’t be going back. Service was below par and our food took forever to come out. When it did, my plate had food on the bottom of it that smeared across our table. The side of rice and beans looked as if someone put their thumb in it. They took it back and we asked that they take it off our bill cause we were leaving as soon as my GF finished her appetizer we shared at that point. Server said manager sends apologies but never came to table. Bad business!
   

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   Moises

   San Diego

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   I understand Valentine’s Day is a busy day for them and try to get as many tables in but it was way too full a restaurant oversold with tables right next to each other could not even hear your own conversation. Definitely will reconsider going back the only plus for this place is their food but even the service was rushed. To put the cherry on top they automatically charged 18% gratuity simply unacceptable.
   

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   Guy

   San Diego

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was nice and the ambiance was good. The appetizers were okay but the entrees were pretty good. It took awhile for us to get seated after we had a reservation at 6pm, and there were some things going on they said they were working on. It was strange hearing loud 80s rock music when it was supposed to be more romantic, but overall it was good.
   

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   Miriah

   New Mexico

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When walking up to El Sueño I knew that it was going to be good! The vibe was phenomenal & our waiter was awesome. I can’t remember his name, but he had a little bit of salt & pepper hair & made us laugh. I ordered the Al Pastor tacos that were heaven. My partner had the street tacos with Carne Asada that she said, “are the best!” That rice also was amazing, the flavor profiles were on point! I don’t know how they marinate the meat, but I hope they don’t change it. The ambiance was just what we needed for a chill night & some bomb tacos! Don’t sleep on El Sueño! Haha.
   

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   Cindy

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good. Waiter was attentive. Even the manager was helping out to make sure all our needs were met. Overall a fun date night. We would def go back!
   

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   Richard

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent … really enjoyed the food and service. The patio is beautifully lit with heaters and the music was energetic but you could still have a conversation!
   

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   David

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Boring uninspired food at high prices. $13 to $18 margaritas in a tiny tiny glass full of ice. Fish tacos with a tiny sliver of hard over cooked fish and tons of lettuce. This place good credentials but does not deliver.
   

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    Maria

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Cute place! Loved the music and ambience. The warm flour tortillas were delicious and our server was super friendly. However the drinks were okay and the food overall was alright. The queso fundido is too watery. The corn appetizer needs to be softer and missing something.
    

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