“ It was SUCH a pleasure dining here. The food was delicious and Anika, our server, was attentive, friendly and helpful. We ordered a bunch of share plates and everything we tried was amazing. Great happy hour specials and ambience too. ”

“ This is one of my favorite spots for a small group dinner and then speakeasy experience in the back. The food is unique and flavorful (small portions perfect for tasting) and the service is excellent. Anika is such a GEM who goes above and beyond to make occasions special. She is resourceful (fixed a wobbly table for us), fun (brought a special bday dessert and other treats ) and all around a great person. Love Tahona and love the service! ”

“ My gawd!!!! The service food and drinks! Anika was our server she was so cheerful and her recommendations her on point, so much that after our speakeasy experience we went back for more! Logan was fun, accommodating and friendly. I would want him as my bodyguard 100% ( as Beth Dutton) iykyk! Anna (in Oculto) was amazing she was busy but managed to connect with everyone. We can't wait to come back next month for more of your drinks! I came here for my birthday and had a blast! Chill, warm, & connective. Recommendation at Oculto * thieves oil * pride *greed *graveyard shift ”

“ Wow, talk about a wonderful meal. First and foremost, thank the lord I was able to find a mezcal bar. This place has an insane selection with a great bar program to back it up. Tacos and chips. That is the way to go. Don't get cute here. Their taco selection is great and every taco I ate was elite. The chips were amazing with 2 solid salsas as well. My server was awesome. Attentive, polite, and seemed to really love working behind the bar. One of the best meals I had on my trip to San Diego hands down ”

“ COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS!! A charming Spanish cocktail bar, such a delightful experience. Nestled on a bustling road, the atmosphere is a perfect mix of cozy and vibrant. The cocktails are absolutely fantastic -- expertly crafted with fresh ingredients and a creative twist on traditional Spanish flavors. I particularly loved the old fashion, which had a unique smoky note that set it apart from the usual. The modern tacos were also a pleasant surprise; packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, they were the perfect accompaniment to the drinks. While the bar can get a bit noisy due to its lively location, it only adds to the energy of the place. The service was friendly and efficient, making it a great spot to unwind after a busy day. I would've loved a bit more space for seating, but overall, it's a fantastic spot with a great vibe. The outdoor seating was just as wonderful as the inside. I recommend trying this place for anyone looking for delicious cocktails and modern bites in a lively setting! FRIDAY NIGHT 5:30pm- 1 hr wait for seating inside. No wait for outside. 4 stars because the tacos are average compared to others. Ordered: 1.) Quesabirria tacos- delicious tacos despite it being non traditional 2.) shrimp and carne asada tacos 3.) old fashion drink- whisky is replaced with tequila Other: -$$$$ -accepts any card -parking is hit or miss -heaters for outside -bathrooms inside- two individual bathrooms ”

“ We have walked by this place numerous times but finally decided to stop here. For a quick summation: amazing food and drinks but veryyyyy expensive for the proportions. Let's get into specifics: For drinks we had the Head Ancho and their Paloma de la casa. Both were very refreshing! Then we had the mole flight and the corn croquetas. Both were 15/10. Sadly they were tremendously small. I could eat each solo so they are not that shareable in my opinion. Then we had the quesabirria, chorizo and the pollo pastor tacos. Each was delightful in its own way but the quesabirria won out. Full disclosure: their taco meat comes out sometimes in full rectangles. Kinda gives off a pre-made feel which we didn't adore but the flavor was still there. Also you only get one taco for the order. As for the location: it was very cute and small inside but as more people file in it gets LOUD. So if you want to talk make sure to try and snag an outdoor table especially for first dates. Also TWO people are seated with iPads at the front and it was pretty confusing. One of them will check you in. Recommend reservations as it got busy fast. Our service was great but sadly our one waitress had to handle all the tables solo so she was swamped. Parking is...well it's old town. Go to one of the main lots and walk over. All in all of the old town restaurants this is one of the nicer ones just be ready to spend a lot for small portions but tasty food and drinks. ”

“ After a bad experience at El Sueno down the street, we came here hoping for better, and wow, they definitely did it. It was close to closing time and still very busy. They said they were doing last call in about 15 minutes but we were still more than welcome to come in. We came in and got 2 drinks and desert at the bar. The bar tenders were friendly, the service was fast, and they joked around and told us a little about the place. They do have a speakeasy that's really hard to get into so hoping we can do that next time. The corn cheesecake was extremely unique and I will definitely get it again. Over all, this is more upscale Mexican and a little pricey, but we loved it and hope to join for dinner in the future. ”

“ Loved this place. We were lucky to snag a table so highly recommend making reservations. The drinks were so strong and tasted so good! But the food was spectacular. My husband got the tacos, and three filled him up. I got the short rib and it was so soft and melt in your mouth. My favorite part was the service. When our food was served they told us a little about where everything came from and that was lovely and enough to get us more hungry! ”

“ I had an absolutely wonderful birthday dinner at Tahona while visiting San Diego from Portland. My foodie friend treated me to a night of delicious food and drinks, and we had a blast exploring the menu. The Guavasita cocktail was a fantastic start. It was smoky and tangy with a perfect balance of grapefruit and guava flavors. I'm a sucker for anything with guava, and this drink definitely hit the spot. For our appetizers, we shared the Soft Shell Crab and Corn Salad and the Ahi Tostada. Both dishes were delicious and full of flavor. My friend was not a fan of the green goo in the soft shell crab. Unfortunately I didn't get that bite because I wouldn't have minded. We also tried the Carnitas Bao Buns and the Chicken & Rabbit Al Pastor Tacos. The bao buns were okay, but I prefer mine with a more traditional Asian-style filling. The al pastor tacos were really good, but I didn't notice a significant difference in flavor between the chicken and the rabbit. While the food was enjoyable, the real highlight of the evening was the fabulous speakeasy at Tahona Bar that we had a chance to attend. We had a fantastic time exploring the hidden gem and enjoying the unique atmosphere. ”

“ My boyfriend booked this place for date night for us on saturday. We sat on the patio, and it took a while for our server to get to us, even to bring us water and menus. I was feeling a little impatient to add because I was quite hungry. But once our server did come by, he was fairly attentive, and our drinks and food came out very quickly. We tried a variety of their appetizers and tacos. Enclosed out our dinner with Churros for dessert. The churros were a little disappointing, just tasted like dough. But overall, I had a good experience. ”