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Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina, San Diego, CA

Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina

4.2
4.2
1154 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina, a hillside retreat in San Diego offering authentic Mexican food, refreshing margaritas, and breathtaking views from Old Town to Mission Bay. Enjoy fresh tortillas and churros, live music, and rooftop patio dining. Plus, free parking!

Located atop the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel, we're right across the street from Heritage Park on Juan Street. Bring your friends and family for an All American Breakfast Buffet, dive into our Taco & Tostada Lunch Buffet, or sit down for a plated Dinner. On Sundays, enjoy our Bottomless Brunch Buffet, or stop by after work for Happy Hour on the Tequila Terrace.

Whether you're here for a meal, a special event, or just to sip on our famous margaritas, we can't wait to welcome you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:00–09:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00–16:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 16:00–20:30 Thu–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Bar Mon–Wed 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 260-8124
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Miguel Perez
  • Catering
    The Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant and the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel offer the finest in private meeting and banquet facilities for intimate groups of up to 100. Contact: Maria Esquivel - maria@oldtowntequilafactory.com or call: 619-260-8124
  • Private party facilities
    There is always a fiesta happening at Old Town Tequila Factory. Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, we can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Esquivel-Pena: (619) 260-8124
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    Harney
  • Parking details
    The Old Town Tequila Factory offers free covered parking in our structure under the restaurant. Additional street parking in front of the restaurant on Juan St. and public parking on the corner of Juan and Harney footsteps from the restaurant's front door. Elevator access is also available through the Hacienda Hotel and parking structure.
  • Public transit
    The Trolley connects San Diego's east and south county communities with the Downtown region. The Green line services Old Town and the SDMT transit station is 4 blocks from the Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina offers "great food, great service, great view, great ambiance." Guests appreciate the "amazing" views and "delicious" food. Service is consistently praised, with standout staff like Alicia and Greg making dining experiences memorable. The vibrant setting overlooking historic Old Town San Diego adds charm to this Mexican dining experience.

1,154 Reviews
  1. Nicola VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    So, you know the old saying," you get what you pay for" and it is true here, at best average food, EXCEPT for the chicken skewer, that my husband had which was raw. Totally put us off the whole place. Service was good, and friendly, but the food...Oh dear.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is a 5* for sure. They have large servings as well. The carnitas enchiladas were bomb, the steak and shrimp fajitas also bomb. The service was a 3*... the waitress was a bit rude. We had 8 total with 4 kids with us, she was not friendly. I noticed the attitude and didn't say anything, then my husband noticed and told me she wasn't friendly. Our kids were well behaved and we weren't difficult with orders or anything so not sure what was up. I would not consider this place kid friendly for a few reasons. 1. No activity sheet with crayons for kids, they gave us 1 kids menu for both of our families to share, not sure they were low or what but we asked for two and were told they only had 1. They don't have kids cups with lids and straws, this alone is almost worth not going back. Both the 4 year olds spilled their water and were playing with it. Their cups for the kids were just open cups. If you get kids cups with kids and straws then let us know and we will be back. The alcoholic drinks were okay. I sensed some carbonation in the skinny margarita which I hate, the menu did not say it had soda water. The glass was skinny and tall, I personally look forward to the classic old fashioned double walled glasses. The tajin rim was weak too. Overall the food was so good almost worth going back for but would love to see some friendlier service and kids cups.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great family dinner Sunday night. Food was good and the view incredible

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  4. Nohemi

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service!! The view is amazing!! We loved the flan.

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  5. Gilbert

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good overall...tortilla soup was mid at best. The fajitas were good but pricey for what you get. Nice place.

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  6. Shermona

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience for gathering with friends and having amazing service to go along with it.

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  7. Nik

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I liked this place way back when it was Acapulco, so I was hoping it would be good in this new iteration. It is. We had fajitas and carnitas...both delicious! Service was courteous. Drinks were tasty, although on the small side. Maybe go for the pitcher

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  8. brad VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    went for the buffet even at the low price it is not worth it food is flavorless view is great
    Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & CantinaResponded on 30 January 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Brad. We're glad you enjoyed the view and appreciated the service, but we're sorry to hear that the buffet did not meet expectations. Your comments about the food are important to us, and we will share them with our culinary team as we work to improve the flavors and overall experience. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  9. Con

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Prices have increased but portions are large. Best to get in the patio, interior noise levels high
    Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & CantinaResponded on 27 January 2025
    Thank you for your 5 star review, Con! Glad to hear you enjoy our large portions and patio seating. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Tony

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious and we liked the view. Will go back for sure.
    Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & CantinaResponded on 7 January 2025
    Thank you for your great review, Tony! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and the beautiful view. We can't wait to see you back again soon! Follow us on social to be the first to know about our upcoming events and latest news!

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FAQs

Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 260-8124.

Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina is rated 4.2 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina

2467 Juan St., San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harney
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:00–09:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00–16:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 16:00–20:30 Thu–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Bar Mon–Wed 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Old Town Tequila Factory offers free covered parking in our structure under the restaurant. Additional street parking in front of the restaurant on Juan St. and public parking on the corner of Juan and Harney footsteps from the restaurant's front door. Elevator access is also available through the Hacienda Hotel and parking structure.
  • Public transit
    The Trolley connects San Diego's east and south county communities with the Downtown region. The Green line services Old Town and the SDMT transit station is 4 blocks from the Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Miguel Perez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 260-8124
  • Catering
    The Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant and the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel offer the finest in private meeting and banquet facilities for intimate groups of up to 100. Contact: Maria Esquivel - maria@oldtowntequilafactory.com or call: 619-260-8124
  • Private party facilities
    There is always a fiesta happening at Old Town Tequila Factory. Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, we can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Esquivel-Pena: (619) 260-8124
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