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Gringo's Frommer's Highly Recommended

4474 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

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Cuisine Mexican
Hours Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm
Location At Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach, Mission Bay & the Beaches
Transportation Bus: 8, 9, 27, or 30
Reservations Reservations suggested for weekends
Phone 858/490-2877
Web site www.gringoscantina.com
Prices Main courses $6-$14 lunch, $8-$31 dinner, $16 brunch
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
Other Free (small) parking lot

Gringo's Review

This upscale space may have a downscale name, but it offers much more than many typical Mexican restaurants. Warm woods, cool flagstone, and trendy lighting provide a modern feel, while the large patio is primed with heaters and blazing fire pits most evenings. Although the menu offers dishes the average gringo will recognize (such as tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos), you'll also find more interesting fare like cochinita pibil (slow-roasted, seasoned pork wrapped in a banana leaf), creamed cactus with corn, and grilled meats and fish served with a variety of creative sauces and glazes. The margarita options are well worth inspection (with more than 100 tequilas available), as is the selection of Mexican wines. Sunday brunch is served from 9am to 2pm.

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