The food was ok, expensive 12$ fir small vegetables taco. The restaurant was empty and the bar tender offered us shots and and was nice but we politely declined, he said again holding a bottle of tequila are you sure? We said ok let's have together with you. After that he charged us for it. We thought it was a gift and when we asked them that said it wasn't but they will charge us only for one it was like 37$ for the them. I
Charlotte
There was a singer that night. Despite the fact that it was way too loud, the ambiance was great, the staff always nice and smiley (and also singing Amy Winehouse ? with the singer). Good food, nice plate for the kids and great outdoor space!
As a local, I like to find new spots to become regulars at. This place is unfortunately not going to be it due to a few different things that happened during our dinner. 1. Drinks were inconsistent. Some were strong and some were weak 2. Fiancé is allergic to avocado and her food came out with it anyway. By the time a replacement came, everyone else's food was cold 3. The food runner bringing out the items was drunk and slurring his words 4. Drink service was very very slow 5. I unfortunately felt like we continually had to flag our server down for things I wanted to love this place, but at $300 for 4 people it was not it.
Lovegoodfood
We had a great experience. The wait staff made us feel very welcome. They provided very good suggestions for the cocktails and the food. The food was interesting and well prepared. Loved the ambiance - very comfortable and attractive booths. The Happy Hour is worth checking out. Will definitely be back!
The Caesar salad was warm and tasteless. I ordered a tequila mule. Tasted odd. Didn't like the steak either. Ate very little of the meal and ended up at The Spot restaurant to eat. We enjoyed the restaurant that was previously there, Cowboys and Mermaids. Figured we would give the new place a try. Very disappointed !
Very cozy and beautifully decorated. The staff were all very nice and the food was delicious. We ordered the ceviche and it was so good! I would highly recommend the butter cake for dessert, Will definitely be going back soon!
AlyssaM
The food is absolutely amazing! Every dish we had was delicious. Mexican corn, rice and beans, Mahi Mahi, ceviche and crispy pork belly were all amazing. Drinks and service were great! Love it, will def be coming back
KimF
The aguachile and ceviche were delicious! My caeser salad had good shrimp but the dressing could have been better. My friend's steak was fantastic and the chicken was great! Wonderful service but the restaurant was cold since it was open to the air.
What a great new addition to La Jolla! We came during Happy Hour and really enjoyed the calamari and oysters. The Azul cocktail was delicious and so was the beautiful mocktail Tara made for my wife who doesnt drink. The atmosphere was so inviting we decided to stay and try the ribeye which was HUGE and delicious. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back to try some.of the other beautiful dishes we saw coming from the kitchen!
MichaelH
Cool new spot right in the heart of the village! Love the big, open bar and the beautiful deck with fire pit. It'll be a summertime spot for us! The ceviche and yellowfin were some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend.
We are so glad we chose this brand new restaurant during our short stay in San Diego! The restaurant has a cool ambiance, and the service was excellent! The food was absolutely delicious! We had the oysters, the dips, the mahi mahi, the short ribs and several of their sides. Everything was absolutely yummy! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!
Tania
Let me start by letting you know that we are definitely not going back (and we are locals). The restaurant has a nice decor. There is no management, no interest on customers. They didn't care what we thought about the food. The Menu is extremely limited, bad explanations, you don't know if the restaurant is Mexican, Spanish or ?????? And expensive for what it is. They don't have fresh limes so I don't understand why they sell tequila. The calabacitas are not squash, they serve you squash blossoms (flor de calabaza). Bar personnel need way more training.
DaveFromLaJolla
Unfortunately we were very disappointed. To start, while it is Mexican cuisine, there isn't a margarita on the menu. The bar tender made one which was very small and not very good. Prices are hefty. I ordered the Birria which was very fatty, poorly seasoned, and $68. My wife had the yellow fin tuna which wasn't bad, but better just about everywhere else, along with the Elote (street corn) which again is better just about everywhere else. For an appetizer we had the Aguachile (yellowtail) which was good. Many of the dishes are in Spanish and difficult to decipher. Those items and 3 very small, marginal margaritas was right at $250 after tax and gratuity. There is no chips/salsa, bread, or anything of that nature. Seating was comfortable, but only after we rejected the table right inside the door which is part of the waiting area. The restaurant is one large room with no divisions, tables and booths placed around the room, and random lighting. We counted just two waiters, which accounted for the slow but acceptable service. If you drink wine or beer, and choose dishes other than the Birria or Tuna, you will likely enjoy it. And the comfortable chairs count for something.
Schin
The portions are small and the food is overpriced. The food is good, but there are so many other restaurants in La Jolla to choose from that are not as expensive. Hopefully, Aldea will not go out of business .
OliverKC
The food was good but seemed quite high priced. The mains were priced on the high side of what you might see at similar restaurants but did not include sides, which had to be ordered and paid for separately. It's a nice space and the appetizers and small plates were good but price seems too high for mains.
The food was ok, expensive 12$ fir small vegetables taco. The restaurant was empty and the bar tender offered us shots and and was nice but we politely declined, he said again holding a bottle of tequila are you sure? We said ok let's have together with you. After that he charged us for it. We thought it was a gift and when we asked them that said it wasn't but they will charge us only for one it was like 37$ for the them. I
There was a singer that night. Despite the fact that it was way too loud, the ambiance was great, the staff always nice and smiley (and also singing Amy Winehouse ? with the singer). Good food, nice plate for the kids and great outdoor space!
As a local, I like to find new spots to become regulars at. This place is unfortunately not going to be it due to a few different things that happened during our dinner. 1. Drinks were inconsistent. Some were strong and some were weak 2. Fiancé is allergic to avocado and her food came out with it anyway. By the time a replacement came, everyone else's food was cold 3. The food runner bringing out the items was drunk and slurring his words 4. Drink service was very very slow 5. I unfortunately felt like we continually had to flag our server down for things I wanted to love this place, but at $300 for 4 people it was not it.
We had a great experience. The wait staff made us feel very welcome. They provided very good suggestions for the cocktails and the food. The food was interesting and well prepared. Loved the ambiance - very comfortable and attractive booths. The Happy Hour is worth checking out. Will definitely be back!
The Caesar salad was warm and tasteless. I ordered a tequila mule. Tasted odd. Didn't like the steak either. Ate very little of the meal and ended up at The Spot restaurant to eat. We enjoyed the restaurant that was previously there, Cowboys and Mermaids. Figured we would give the new place a try. Very disappointed !
Very cozy and beautifully decorated. The staff were all very nice and the food was delicious. We ordered the ceviche and it was so good! I would highly recommend the butter cake for dessert, Will definitely be going back soon!
The food is absolutely amazing! Every dish we had was delicious. Mexican corn, rice and beans, Mahi Mahi, ceviche and crispy pork belly were all amazing. Drinks and service were great! Love it, will def be coming back
The aguachile and ceviche were delicious! My caeser salad had good shrimp but the dressing could have been better. My friend's steak was fantastic and the chicken was great! Wonderful service but the restaurant was cold since it was open to the air.
What a great new addition to La Jolla! We came during Happy Hour and really enjoyed the calamari and oysters. The Azul cocktail was delicious and so was the beautiful mocktail Tara made for my wife who doesnt drink. The atmosphere was so inviting we decided to stay and try the ribeye which was HUGE and delicious. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back to try some.of the other beautiful dishes we saw coming from the kitchen!
Cool new spot right in the heart of the village! Love the big, open bar and the beautiful deck with fire pit. It'll be a summertime spot for us! The ceviche and yellowfin were some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
We are so glad we chose this brand new restaurant during our short stay in San Diego! The restaurant has a cool ambiance, and the service was excellent! The food was absolutely delicious! We had the oysters, the dips, the mahi mahi, the short ribs and several of their sides. Everything was absolutely yummy! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!
Let me start by letting you know that we are definitely not going back (and we are locals). The restaurant has a nice decor. There is no management, no interest on customers. They didn't care what we thought about the food. The Menu is extremely limited, bad explanations, you don't know if the restaurant is Mexican, Spanish or ?????? And expensive for what it is. They don't have fresh limes so I don't understand why they sell tequila. The calabacitas are not squash, they serve you squash blossoms (flor de calabaza). Bar personnel need way more training.
Unfortunately we were very disappointed. To start, while it is Mexican cuisine, there isn't a margarita on the menu. The bar tender made one which was very small and not very good. Prices are hefty. I ordered the Birria which was very fatty, poorly seasoned, and $68. My wife had the yellow fin tuna which wasn't bad, but better just about everywhere else, along with the Elote (street corn) which again is better just about everywhere else. For an appetizer we had the Aguachile (yellowtail) which was good. Many of the dishes are in Spanish and difficult to decipher. Those items and 3 very small, marginal margaritas was right at $250 after tax and gratuity. There is no chips/salsa, bread, or anything of that nature. Seating was comfortable, but only after we rejected the table right inside the door which is part of the waiting area. The restaurant is one large room with no divisions, tables and booths placed around the room, and random lighting. We counted just two waiters, which accounted for the slow but acceptable service. If you drink wine or beer, and choose dishes other than the Birria or Tuna, you will likely enjoy it. And the comfortable chairs count for something.
The portions are small and the food is overpriced. The food is good, but there are so many other restaurants in La Jolla to choose from that are not as expensive. Hopefully, Aldea will not go out of business .
The food was good but seemed quite high priced. The mains were priced on the high side of what you might see at similar restaurants but did not include sides, which had to be ordered and paid for separately. It's a nice space and the appetizers and small plates were good but price seems too high for mains.
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