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| Cuisine | Mexican | ||
| Hours | Sun-Thurs 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 7am-midnight (bar till 1am nightly) | ||
| Address | 2489 San Diego Ave | ||
| Location | Old Town, Old Town & Mission Valley | ||
| Transportation | Bus: 10, 30, or 150. Trolley: Old Town | ||
| Reservations | Reservations accepted only for parties of 10 or more | ||
| Phone | 619/297-4330 | ||
| Web site | www.oldtownmexcafe.com | ||
| Prices | Main courses $6-$9 breakfast, $9-$15 lunch and dinner | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DISC, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
This place is so popular that it's become an Old Town tourist attraction in its own right. But proceed with caution. The original structure is wonderfully funky and frayed, while the restaurant long ago expanded into additional, less appealing dining rooms and outdoor patios -- and the wait for a table is often 30 minutes or longer. You can pass the time by gazing in from the sidewalk as tortillas are hand-patted the old-fashioned way, soon to be a hot-off-the-grill treat accompanying every meal, or by watching the chickens spinning around the barbecue. But the place is loud and crowded, and the food usually fails to impress. The best things here are the margaritas, served neat, in a shaker for two; the deliciously simple rotisserie chicken accompanied by tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, beans, and rice; and the cheap breakfasts, when the place is pleasantly sleepy and throng-free.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's San Diego 2008
Author: Mark Hiss |
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