Old Town Mexican Cafe

Category: Mexican restaurant in San Diego, California

Address: 2489 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

Phone: +16192974330

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 8AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8AM–9PM

Wednesday: 8AM–9PM

Thursday: 8AM–9PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–9PM

Reviews

M J Reid

Jul 10, 2022

After our visit, wouldn’t recommend patrons sit in the bar area of “Old Town Mexican Cafe.” Food was good, beer was cold, atmosphere pleasant. Our Sunday late morning visit came at one of the busiest times (according to our server) for “Old Town Mexican Cafe.” Line for tables was long and weather was warm, so we took the staff suggestion to sit in the bar area. We enjoyed a mariachi group performance while we waited +\- 20 minutes to speak to our server. Clearly, our server and other staff were doing their level best to serve a ‘full house’ during our visit. Our server was very responsive when we saw him. We were grateful to have a place to have lunch and revive. However, at times it felt as though no one knew we were there. Considering the numbers of guests served, the food was good, and prepared well, but not exceptional. In spite of this, I would recommend “Old Town Mexican Cafe” to visitors to Old Town.

Yu-Hung Chen

Jul 3, 2022

I love the food here. The shrimp taco is ridiculously delicious. I had never had that taste before and have not had comparable taste elsewhere. I wish I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars. Highly recommended!

darla carmello

Feb 8, 2022

This place has been open since 1977 I think is what it had written on the wall. The ambiance here is your at Nana's house for a Mexican Fiesta and she is making you breakfast. I had the Spanish omelet with rice and beans and 2 fresh flour tortillas it was delicious, a bowl of warm red pozole was not spicy and good serving size, also the coffee was one of the best I had all weekend in California! Oh and a blood Mary to top it off was made right!

Raven G

Jan 11, 2022

Taco Tuesday had really large tacos. Good value for $3.95 each. Could use guac and more seasoning for flavor. Carnitas were the best. The double shrimp and chicken fajitas were the best buy far.

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Questions & Answers

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 17, 2022
felipe galvan | Aug 17, 2021

There are great, they take all the precautions needed. But they only have food to go at the time I was there.

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Are they still offering their Taco Tuesday menu, during the stay-at-home order?

Sammy Villarreal | Aug 17, 2020
Zitlali Aguirre | Aug 17, 2020

Yes, I'm sure.

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Why dont theylist prices

Columbus Burk | Aug 18, 2019
Charles Kibby | Aug 18, 2019

Have no idea why not on web. Prices are reasonable compared to other restaurants in old town for sure

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Do they allow dogs on the patio?

Lynzie Dawn | Aug 17, 2020
Austin Phillips | Aug 17, 2020

Only service dogs ☹️

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Do they make chilaquiles?

Julio Lopez | Aug 18, 2019
Brenda Asta | Aug 18, 2019

Yes

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I love love the red sauce at OTMC. Anyone have the recipe. I’m just a gal In El Cajon wanting to make it For myself....please please

Gail Bell | Aug 18, 2019
Karen Bell | Aug 18, 2019

Wish I could help ya out! Just hanging out here in Oklahoma wishing I was there have my pitcher of Classic Margaritas and Carnitas! Of course lots of chips and salsa at my favourite big ole round table in the bar!

Does old towne Mexican cafe accept Apple Pay?

Jose Salazar | Aug 18, 2019
Randy Chapman | Aug 18, 2019

It's like any other sit-down restaurant where they bring you your check and take payment so not totally sure.

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Do they do anything special for birthday's?

Brooke Ferguson | Aug 18, 2019
Aaron Lopez | Aug 18, 2019

Not sure but they do have the musicians to play mexican music and they only charge for a donation and the restaurant also gives every customer table a free postcard photo of you and ur company.

Can you make reservations for 9 at 6 on Sat?

Diane Becker | Aug 18, 2019
Angie Marie | Aug 18, 2019

When I went there was a party of 16 that got seated. I have no idea how long they waited.

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Jesse is the best bartender in San diego!!!the crispt carnitas are amazing!! And Mark the waiter was so friendly and prompt it made my lunch experience fantastic. I was wondering what time the mariachis start?

laura curtis | Aug 18, 2019
Marco Alonzo | Aug 18, 2019

Friday's Saturday at 5

How are the drinks here? Prices?

Tammy Leatherman | Aug 18, 2019
James P. Darvas | Aug 18, 2019

Drinks ate very nice, a generous pour and the prices range from $6-$15 depending on your choice of liquor.

Is old town Mexican cafe still open

David Webster | Aug 18, 2019
Dan Pratt | Aug 18, 2019

Yes and has excellent food and drinks.

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Do you have a dog friendly area?

Bill Wendorf | Aug 18, 2018
Lisa Diaz | Aug 18, 2018

They do not. It's all indoors.

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Can you order your Corn Tortillas and have them shipped to my address in New Mexico?

Edward Lerma | Aug 18, 2018
Paury Flowers | Aug 18, 2018

Nope

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Does it take reservations

Alfredo Lopez | Aug 18, 2018
Devin York | Aug 18, 2018

I don't think so. But it's worth the wait

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D you need a reservation on a Saturday night?

Cindy Mendez | Aug 18, 2018
Lisa Lorraine Taylor | Aug 18, 2018

It's a good idea Cindy as it's usually crowded on the weekends!

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Do you have take out ?

Diane Ramirez | Aug 18, 2018
Christi Thompson | Aug 18, 2018

Yes. Call your order in, then go pick it up. Great food!

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Is this place open on Thanksgiving?

Tito Joya | Aug 18, 2018
Agustin Diaz | Aug 18, 2018

I don't know. Doubt it...

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When was this restaurant established?

Virginia Uribe | Aug 18, 2018
Karim Poonawala | Aug 18, 2018

Long time establishment

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