Casa Gabriela

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

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   Exceptional service from Hailey- food was very very good and the happy hour menu was awesome. We will be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Beautiful place, great food, outstanding service. Loved the outdoor patio. Will definitely come back.
   

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   Lin74

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Our meal was a family reunion dinner. Everyone was pleased with the menu choices and the outstanding service.
   

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   Bobert

   San Diego

   15 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   After looking at the menu, we were looking forward to really good, elevated Mexican food. Unfortunately, pretty much everything we ordered was average to poor. The empanadas sounded good, but what arrived appeared to have been cooked days before, frozen and then reheated in the microwave. They were so limp and soggy that you couldn’t pick them up to eat them. The filling was flavorful, but way to much cheese, which made it kind of gloopy. The “Tijuana” Caesar salad was sad and not very flavorful. The “toasted vile de Arbil croutons tasted more like sweet brioche that was toasted with no added flavor. The biggest disappointment was the “la Reina” Marcos Molcajete. For $50, I expected much more that a few little shrimp, rubbery octopus slices and over cooked tiny scallops drowned by more excessively cheesy, gloopy, sauce. Even the rice was way overcooked and flavorless. Maybe they are still working the kinks out since opening, but there are many other places to get much better Mexican food. I’ll head to one of those places next time I want Mexican food.
   

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   josume94

   San Diego

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Got seated right away. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Service has been slow. Chips held us over until our dinner was served about 1/2 hour after ordered. Food was excellent. We had the molcajete. It was enough for 2 of us to share. Tip order your drink and food at the same tip, to avoid delays in getting your meal served faster.
   

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   MercedesS

   San Diego

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Excellent service, great food and beautiful location.
   

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   Julie

   San Diego

   65 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   65 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   A bit underwhelming. Food was good, but couldn’t taste a difference between any of the food we ordered (enchiladas, mole, Birria tacos, carnitas, cauliflower tacos) and comparable items from other Mexican restaurants, such as in Old Town. Was very surprised they don’t offer any healthy bean option like whole black or whole pinto. Refried pinto beans are the only bean option, which seems to lack the class that this place is going for. We asked for a couple of taco toppings to be on the side, but one was left on and the other was omitted completely (no side). So, accuracy of orders needs a little work. Service was otherwise friendly and fairly attentive (minus no water refills). Overall, food is good and atmosphere is nice, but I don’t think we’ll be back frequently. It’s not different enough from other much less expensive San Diego Mexican fare.
   

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   Marcy

   San Diego

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food, outside seating area and the staff are wonderful.
   

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   Jmar

   San Diego

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Service was outstanding, the overall ambiance and decor were beautiful and the food was delicious! We came during happy hour and had the best mock tails I’ve ever had! We shared the nachos which were amazing and the elote. The elote was good but maybe had a little too much lime and mayo, otherwise the flavor was great! Our waiter was attentive and professional and the atmosphere outside in the garden was perfect! Would absolutely recommend and return for dinner!
   

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    Momoftwo

    San Diego

    38 reviews

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    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    First time dining at Casa Gabriela. We had a great experience! First, we had excellent service. David was very personable. He provided suggestions on cocktails, appetizers, and entrees and his suggestions were on point! The food: We started with the Jalapeño-Cilantro Tempura Cauliflower. Tasty bites of tempura cauliflower with a corn relish and drizzled with an aioli. Even if your not a fan of cauliflower, you should try it. Chips and salsa were served. Chips light & crunchy with a nice seasoning. Salsa nice flavor, not spicy. Entrees: Enchiladas Marisco Suiza was a huge hit. Shrimp, Lobster, scallops with garlic butter in a tomatillo jalepeno crema and Oaxaca cheese. What's not to like??! 1855 Angus Skirt Steak Tampiqueña. Tender skirt steak, Oaxaca enchilada, slices of panela a la plancha and a roasted pepper served with tortillas. Crispy carnitas, I didn't try, but was well liked by the empty platter. Each entree came with rice and beans (which were tasty) The cocktails: Margarita Sana, Cantarito, Como Una Flor, top shelf margarita, and Cazuela for All. All the cocktails were delicious, "an adventure". The Cazuela for All was a beautiful punch in a bowl and served 3-4 people. A very nice cocktail to share. We were too full to try any of the desserts. The restaurant had beautiful decor and plenty of seating. We sat inside in a booth. They had tables upstairs and on the patio. A definite must try!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    We celebrated my husband birthday here and it was such an amazing experience. Our severer couldn’t have been any better! Food was amazing. We will be back again!
    

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    lori

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Many thanks to all who made our experience fun and tasty! The face of this service was David, our server - professional and able to make us feel like we were the only people in the space! Food was outstanding! Still not a fan of the surcharge deal...
    

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    DelL

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Good food but pricey. Some different twists on Mexican but not used to paying 20-25$ for a taco or burrito plate.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    It was really just meh, super sad that a restaurant we loved was replaced by this.
    

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    AidaA

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Most of the food is spicy. I know it's a Mexican restaurant but everything doesn't need to be spicy. A true Tijuana Cesar salad is not spicy.... I know my parents were friends with the person who invented it.
    

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    TracyH

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Excellent place for dinner and/or drinks. Great layout. We did not feel crowded and the noise level was mild. Excellent service and food. ALL of the staff were welcoming and accommodating. Will definitely go back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

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    Wonderful experience food, cockrails service and ambiance. We’ll be back next time on the gorgeous patio. Thank you to Gabriela for stopping by our table to say hello!
    

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    Amber

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

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    I definitely recommend this place. Great atmosphere, service was quick and the food was amazing.
    

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    FJMel

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2023

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    Great music! The comment from the others I dined with was that their food was very “citrusy”. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The helping of Guac is very well sized. We even had some left over. Refreshing drinks, wonderful service. Desserts were amazing!
    

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    patriciag

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2023

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    The carne asada tacos were dry & without much flavor. 2 of my friends said their meal was just ok. One of my friends who ordered the vegetarian lasagna said it was wonderful. Service was great. Ambience was great. If the food was better I’d be back more often
    

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    DonnaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

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    A beautiful patio with heaters to keep the temperature very comfortable. Service was timely, friendly, and attentive. The first time we were there the food had been excellent, this time it quite didn’t measure up. A little disappointing, considering the cost of the food items. The lasagna sounded interesting with layers of corn tortilla and vegetables, but came out looking like a saucer full of cheese fondue. The surf and turf burrito had muddled flavors, though the portion was large.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

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    Great service , cool atmosphere . Expensive
    

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    TcsmithBiz

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 May 2023

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    I know the menu has gone through an evolution since the rebrand. Where it has landed today is mikes ahead of where they started. Wonderful selection, presentation, and quality. We absolutely loved our meal. The cocktails remain top flight as is the fantastic service. Wonderful dining experience. We will be back regularly.
    

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    ElviaS

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 May 2023

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    Food is delicious. Great customer service! I will definitely visit again.
    

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    JamesM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2023

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    The food was cold. The chips tasted old. The drinks were too sweet not mixed well. Terrible. We had three different dishes all bad.
    

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    Vavava

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2023

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    The service was terrible. It took an hour to get guacamole and chips. Luckily, the hostess noticed we were waiting and helped speed things along. Our waiter could have cared less. The food was just okay. The heaters outside were not very effective.
    

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    Yvonne

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    I truly enjoyed this place. I watched the restaurant presentation on FOX 5 and decided to try for Mother's Day. What a great experience, the place is beautiful, food was outstanding and excellent service. I'll definitely be back!
    

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    Gloria

    San Diego

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    Our server, David, was a pleasure. The food was amazing, unique and delicious. So glad this is nearby, can't wait to return.
    

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    ColleenA

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    Took the servers recommendations. Drinks were great and the jalapeño lasagna is worth going back for. Great food, great atmosphere
    

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    MATTs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    We had a party of 12 at 8pm outside which was perfect for my girlfriend’s birthday. Server was great and attentive to us. The rest of the service is where it was rough. Took 20 mins plus to get drinks every time we would order a round. Then we walked up to the bar and there where 4-5 bartenders and 3 of them where cleaning bottles and other things, I mean we get it was latter in the evening but that should make it easier because the place was clearing out. Once we got our food ordered around 9 it came out fairly quick actually, but guessing because it was latter again. Only 1 mess up on a table of 12, so that was solid, food tasted great and the molcajete bowls where delicious! Just the service side failed and I know it wasn’t the servers fault we don’t feel because he was very appreciative and apologized on numerous different occasions on how slow it was. We will definitely be back and maybe with a smaller group we get better service.
    

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    solar527

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2023

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    Food was just okay, the rice is overcooked and has no taste, chile rellanó was swimming in sauce, so much sauce, please make your rice more interesting, I loved the biarra tacos.
    

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    Calisunseeker

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    Everything was spectacular!! Food, service and location.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    Really good enchiladas - only thing I found annoying was the margarita on happy couldn’t be made skinny for the happy hour price…
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    Food and service was great!!! The only thing that stood out negatively were the drinks. Other than that it was a nice experience although food is priced higher than usual for what it is but I guess that is due for the location.
    

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    JB48

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    Server could be more friendly. The chips are the best.
    

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    Marcy

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2023

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    2nd time dining here. I definitely recommend it. Staff was very courteous and the food is great.
    

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    BobH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2023

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    Our party of three had a variety of entrees and all were superb. We were impressed by the service and their attentiveness.
    

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    Maraujo

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2023

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    Loved the food! It’s refreshing to find a Mexican food restaurant with authentic food and great ambiance.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 May 2023

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    First time at this very very nice Restaurant - food was fresh and delicious, same for drinks Will definitely return
    

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    luv2eat

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 May 2023

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    The salsa was fantastic, as was all of the food. We loved the ceviche trio, and the Molcajetes were exceptional.
    

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