Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 692-4200
Customers' Favorites
Ortega’S Freshly Made Guacamole
Puerto Nuevo-Style Tortilla Soup
Puerto Nuevo Style Lobster
Banana Crusted Huachinango
Puerto Nuevo Tortilla Soup
Guacamole Made Tableside
Chips and Salsa
Crab Enchiladas
Rice and Beans
Refried Beans
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Recent Reviews
I had a reservation. The hostess sat us in the back corner by the bar across from the kitchen door, despite a fairly open dining area with a pleastnt ambiance. In my opinion, the "bar" area should be left for open seating or optional to patrons. One, there was a man passed out on the bar. Two, the kitchen door was open and the sound of dishwashing was LOUD. Three, I could smell the bar rot from the table and bottles clanging in the bar were noisy. All around a poor experience....
Love this hidden gem! They have amazing Mexican food. We enjoy their steak burritos, steak tacos, table made guacamole & Casamigos margaritas are delicioius!! Highly recommend if looking for some yummy authentic Mexican food. This restaurant makes us feel like we are visiting Baja, MX. Best in town!
had reservation at 8:45pm, didn't get seated until 9:45pm. Food was alright, soup was good and steak was good but the burrito altogether was lack luster and the table side guac was middle of the road basic. the chicken tortilla soup and the chips and salsa was all that could really be enjoyed. The ambience was perfect for valentine's day and the service was great. The food and wait time was what made this sort of not worth it. i will give the benefit of the doubt because...
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