Fodor's Expert Review Ortega's Bistro

$ Hillcrest Mexican

Seafood lovers have long flocked to Puerto Nuevo, the “lobster village” just south of San Diego in Baja California, Mexico. When a family that operates several Puerto Nuevo restaurants opened Ortega's in Hillcrest, it quickly became a top draw for authentic Baja coastal cuisine, minus the long lines to cross the border.

Mexican Lunch Dinner Brunch Family $

Quick Facts

141 University Ave.
San Diego, California  92103, USA

619-692–4200

www.ortegas.com

Known For:
  • Puerto Nuevo--style lobster
  • Tableside guacamole
  • Daily happy hour including the delicious pomegranate margarita

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