Puesto at the Headquarters

Name: Puesto at the Headquarters
Address: 789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 233-8880
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3492 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Lively

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
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

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

What 3,492 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

Loved For

San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

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Puesto at the Headquarters offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing tacos" and "top-notch margaritas." The atmosphere is lively, featuring beautiful outdoor seating. Guests often highlight the "attentive service" and "unique gourmet menu." While the prices are higher, many diners find the flavors and ambiance worth it.

3,492 Reviews

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Manuel
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, had some Cali and Heroe tacos and washed it down with some great margaritas!
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Ligon
Mississippi
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Great location. Great time.
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Tiffani
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
100% a must go if you are in the area. Salsas, guac, and tacos were all absolutely amazing. Our waitress, Rachel, was very nice and attentive, even with it so busy. We had a great time.
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Cliff
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Service was underwhelming. Server (Melanie) rang up my card under someone else’s table/check. I think she was new. Poured us water and poured all over the table. Someone needs to teach her the twist and pour technique at table side.
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Amy
New York City
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The drinks were great. We had classic margs. The guac was also very good. The mains were lackluster and expensive. The grilled fish taco had little to no flavor. The tortillas were cold. We ordered corn to share and it came out 5+ mins before our tacos so it was also cold by the time we ate.
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Terri Lynne
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tacos and margaritas are outstanding. We are also big fans of the perfect guacamole with pecorino Romano cheese. Our severs were also phenomenal with excellent suggestions. We will return when we are in San Diego again.
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Amy
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food and service was excellent! We all tried different tacos. I loved the lobster, mushroom and veggie tacos. The chips and salsa was great, too!
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review Amy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our unique tacos here at Puesto HQ. It's wonderful to know that our lobster, mushroom and veggie tacos hit the spot for you! We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious taco treats! Warm regards, Bianca
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Barbara
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a favorite and between Taco Tuesday and happy hour(s) it’s a great option. Good food and service. Easy parking. Great place to relax and sit outside have some drinks and food. Highly recommend.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the feedback!! We're thrilled to hear that Puesto HQ is a favorite among you. It's fantastic to know that you enjoy our food, service, and the relaxing atmosphere. We strive to provide an easy-to-use parking solution and are glad you found it convenient. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Bianca
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Vania
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting and great service. Food is overpriced for the taste/quality. Overall would go back.
Puesto at the HeadquartersResponded 2 days ago
Hi Vania, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our setting and service. We're sorry to hear that you found our food to be overpriced for the taste. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback helps us to understand where we can improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with an even better experience. Best, Bianca
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Aaron
San Diego
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Decent, but service suffers when they get busy. Ordered guacamole to start. After 10 minutes we received a bowl of guacamole but no chips. We were told our server would bring the chips. I’m not sure why the person who brought the guacamole was not capable of bringing the chips, but whatever. So we sat with a bowl a guacamole for 15 minutes before the chips were delivered and we were able to continue with our order. Took 25 minutes to get our meals, which consisted of 4 tacos. That’s it. Just tacos. They were decent, but over the top with flavors. The tortillas were excellent.
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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 3492 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.

Make a reservation

2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 47 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
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Taco Tuesday!

Menu

What 3,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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