Restaurants...

Complete your evening in Old Town with a dinner at one of the many fine restaurants located within walking distance of the theatre. With over 15 different restaurants located nearby, there are plenty of excellent choices. Old Town is known for it's Mexican Food, but there are plenty of other options, including steak, seafood, Creole, Thai and Italian.

Featured Restaurant:

Barra Barra

Cafe Coyote
For over 20 years Café Coyote has remained one of San Diego’s Landmark Restaurants located in the Heart of Old Town San Diego’s Historic Walking District. “The Birthplace of California” A friendly staff, loyal patrons delicious Mexican Food and a Festive Atmosphere have contributed to Café Coyote’s being Voted Best Mexican Restaurant 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 & 2012.

2461 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 291-HOWL (4695)
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Cafe PacficaThe Cosmopolitan
Old Town's newest restaurant, bar and bed & breakfast hotel, The Cosmopolitan is located in one of San Diego’s oldest buildings, the fully restored historic Casa de Bandini. An award winning, three-year historic renovation has recreated the building’s 1870’s origin. Its extensive menu reflects the many cultures that influenced Old Town's culinary development - American grill, Mexican favorites and seafood. Dining areas include a beautiful orchard patio with fire-bar and more formal, 1870’s Seeley dining rooms. Private dining areas are available with advance reservation. Saloon and patio bars offer wine, beers, margaritas and signature, hand-crafted cocktails. Just steps away from the theatre, the Cosmo is a modern bridge to a century, past.

2660 Calhoun Street
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 297-1874
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Casa GuadalajaraCasa Guadalajara
The popular Old Town restaurant owned and operated by Diane Powers, offers award-winning traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine enhanced by the restaurants' "fiesta" atmosphere. Guests can dine in beautiful dining rooms decked out in colorful folk-art, a patio reminiscent of a gracious Mexican hacienda and an enchanting outdoor courtyard, complete with vibrant gardens and a decorative tile fountain – all while enjoying authentic and delicious meals and strolling mariachis.

4105 Taylor St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 295-5111
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New orleans Creole CafeNew Orleans Creole Cafe
proudly serves authentic Creole dishes and Abita Beers. Many of the ingredients along with all of the Brews are imported directly from Louisiana. Jambalaya and Crawfish Etouffee are the specialties, but there are also many other wonderful dishes to try based on recipes handed down through 7 generations.

2476A San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 542-1698
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25 Forty Bistro25Forty Bistro and Bakehouse
Chef Mark's focus is on fresh ingredients so the menu changes periodically to accommodate for the best that the season has to offer. Enjoy freshly baked goods to warm homemade soups, breads and entrees. With every focus on detail, 25 forty Bistro captures the true essence of a bistro, delicious house prepared cuisine in a beautiful setting.

2540 Congress St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 294-2540
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Cafe PacficaMiguel's
Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants offer San Diego's favorite mexican restaurant experience.

2444 San Diego Avenue
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 298-9840
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Cafe CoyoteBarra Barra
Every town has a watering hole, pub, taproom, tavern or saloon. It's where folks gather for social interaction and a pleasant libation. Barra Barra goes a step further, though, by adding exceptional food and dining. It's the corner bar in the Old Town neighborhood, so come on in and be neighborly. From The Best Margaritas in San Diego for only 5 Bucks to delightful seafood dishes to loaded flatbread tacos, Barra Barra is just the place to get your fiesta on.

4016 Wallace Ave
(between San Diego Ave & Congress St)
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 291-3200
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El FandangoEl Fandango
El Fandango is an historically interpretive Restaurant, reflecting the changing pattern of food preparation in California during the time period of 1846 to 1856 years of great change in California.

2734 Calhoun Street
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 298-2860
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Other Old Town Restaurants:

Casa de Reyes
2754 Calhoun St.
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 220-5040

Fred's Mexican Cafe
2470 San Diego Ave.
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 574-0257

Jack & Giulio's
2391 San Diego Ave.
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 294-2074

La Pinata
2836 Juan St.
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 297-1631

Pizza Bella
2707 Congress St.
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 692-4333

O'Hungry's
2547 San Diego Ave.
San Diego CA 92110
(619) 298-0133