Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant

6690 Mission Gorge Rd E, San Diego
(619) 284-2460

Recent Reviews

Michelle Baker

Service is excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Maggio (J.ru)

Best place to enjoy great company while grabbing a margarita and enjoy a great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Berge

Nice Restaurant. Very clean, friendly service and very good food. Our waiter gave us recommendations which were a great help.We sat in the back terrace, which overlooked the Admiral Baker's Golf course. Very relaxing. Highly recommend.Parking: Parking is shared by multiple businesses. More parking becomes available after 5:00PM.Wheelchair accessibility: East access for wheelchairs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Plate, Complimentary Chips and Salsa, Tortillas, Albondigas

Danny Castillo

First time here and will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaws S.

The greatest Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at. Service is impeccable. Chips are fresh. Salsa is hot. Margaritas hit the spot. Clean tables and menus. I've never been dissatisfied here. Love it and will return.

SANDRA LARGE

We sat overlooking the golf course, which was beautiful, the food was AMAZING as was the service. Descent pricing too. I was able to enjoy a wonderful sit down Mexican food restaurant with my four grandsons for a descent price. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ebony C.

10/10. Service was amazing! So kind and attentive. Employees were great food and drinks were amazing! The ambiance and music is great! We were able to use the party hall for a large party! And they were amazing. Definitely would return, definitely would recommend!! Thank you!

Erin H.

Needed a new go-to lunch spot after Tio Leo's closed. The view is nice and the food was okay, but there is no lunch menu! I paid $32 for a 2 item combo with a Coke after tax and tip. I got the cheese enchilada and chilie relleno. Chips and salsa were included. There were only 2 other customers there. Unlikely to return, unless they offer lunch specials.

A B.

Good salsa and margaritas, but every other menu item I've tried has been awful. This was the beginning of a review started 5 years ago. At that time (after 5 plus visits), we had designated it a DNR (do not return). Flash forward to 2023 and a giant banner proclaiming the restaurant was under new ownership, we decided it deserved a second chance (it's close and we love Mexican food). Margaritas were excellent (a tasty base and plenty of tequila), salsa was flavorful and chips were fresh and crispy, just like every other time we visited. The fish tacos? Barf! Ralph Rubio kicks Emiliano's butt. No kidding. Rubio's is light years ahead of this taco trash (greasy shell, old, mushy pollack with oily, over fried breading, flaccid lettuce and a heavy squirt of sour, bottled salad dressing). It was totally gross and served with cold, gritty refried beans, dried CRUNCHY rice and guacamole that in an attempt to hide its unripe avocados was flooded with sour lime juice. YUCK!! Every 24-hour drive thru taco shop in the city beats the pantalones off Emiliano's 2.0. I guess with enough margaritas on board it's tolerable, but given that Marieta's is 15 minutes away, why torture yourself? Server was also slow and inattentive (there were only two couples in the restaurant). While I appreciate the new owner's attempt to resuscitate the place, after today's lunch, it's still a DNR. The owner should have invested in a new cook instead of bud vases for the tables. RIP Emiliano's.

Alice Holloway

The fajitas were unseasoned, as well as the beans and rice. It was the blandest Mexican food I've ever had. I will never return. The service lagged.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Jay Kane

Found this place by accident and do not regret trying it out- DELICIOUS food. The beans are so fresh. The chicken tacos made me actually cry a little, so juicy & fresh. The staff were incredibly attentive and kind too. I have told everyone in my family out here to try this place, for good and reasonably priced Mexican food. Please try their chicken tacos, burritos or rice. And please try a margarita! You owe it to yourself!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Chimichanga, Enchilada and Chile Relleno, Taco Salad, Pollo Con Mole, Burrito, Carne Asada

Kathryn Collins

We have been here in the past, and it was such a gem. It's truly amazing, and now that it's under new ownership, it was catastrophic. Everything tested off, and the qeaso is for sure from a can. It's so bad now and I'm so disappointed that they ruined one of the most amazing Mexican restaurants out here and the service was worse and they had 4 people on the floor with only a two top table in one other booth. We will never, ever return.

David R.

Wow... what a difference. First time into Emilianos since the Ownership change. It was great! Randy, the new owner was so cordial and welcoming. Our server was very friendly and efficient. The was great. Clearly fresh made products. Nice touch with Fried Jalapeno and Grilled Green onion with the Carne Asada, which wad tender and tasty. Guacamole Excellent. My friend has a Great Michelada... even better when a shot of tequilla was added in. She also had the Chicken Tortilla Soup which she said was delicious! And the atmosphere... what a difference! Seemed to be completely overhauled and CLEANED up. Walls, Flooring, Bathrooms, back patio area and even the courtyard. Rumor has it they are opening a back Lounge area, maybe even in time for the Super Bowl. Will definitly return. Great Job Team with the updated Restaurant.

Matthew B.

If I'm not mistaken, Emiliano's has new ownership? I had a great experience. The service was friendly and quick. The entrees and drinks were good. The atmosphere is nice. I ordered the Carnitas plate: It comes with rice, beans, and tortillas. The Carnitas were flavorful, tender, and seasoned well. The rice and beans were a nice side. The guacamole was delicious. For the drink, I got a 'Michelada' The drink was good and refreshing. You won't be disappointed if you like Micheladas Overall, I give this place a 4.4/5.

Holly G.

Not great food. Nice view from our table. Overlooks Admiral Baker golf course. Fish tacos are made with fish sticks. Tartar sauce was good. Carne asada burritos lacked flavor compared to Sombrero or Tio Leo's. Beans and rice were average at best. Guacamole is full of cilantro. Service was good. A little pricey.

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