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Miguel's - Portside Pier

4.6
4.6
197 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Beginning with a few classic recipes culled from our chef’s family and friends, the menu captured the true spirit of Mexico. And its authentic style drew a loyal following of those in search of Sonoran grilled swordfish tacos, sizzling sirloin fajitas, and spicy rich chicken mole.

Over three decades, our signature friendly service and festive decor have made Miguel’s a San Diego tradition for locals and visitors alike. Our commitment to artisan cuisine has only grown stronger. That means handmade tortillas, fresh salsas, and colorful crispy chips made daily right in our kitchen. Of course, there’s our decadent, must-have jalapeño white sauce, occasionally referred to as white gold by regulars, and craved up and down the coast.

We invite you to stop in. Enjoy a refreshing hand-shaken margarita and a genuine, mouthwatering Mexican meal. Lets celebrate what we hope will be your first of many, many visits.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4962
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Claudio Morales
  • Private party facilities
    Great Celebrations Begin with Miguel’s! From wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings and seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, and all other celebrations, Miguel’s Cocina is your best bet.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Ash Street and Broadway- right next to Ash street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Santa Fe Depot station off of Kettner Bvld
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Miguel's - Portside Pier offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and laid-back vibe." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "beautiful views" of the San Diego Bay. Highlights include "delicious margaritas," "authentic Mexican dishes," and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for celebrations or casual meals. Highly recommended for its "great food and great experience."

197 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is AMAZING! From start to finish I enjoyed everything about this place, definitely recommend!

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  2. Joseph

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service food and ambiance. Definitely going back

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  3. DinaF

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing dinner. The plates arrived hot, but the food was barely warm. The food was mediocre, not at all delicious. Mediocre drinks. Inattentive wait staff. Didn’t even offer us dessert even though they were informed we were celebrating 2 birthdays. Doubtful we’ll return.

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  4. Macy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miguel’s is always a great place to eat and you’re never disappointed but this location truly is the best out of the Miguel’s.

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  5. Shylee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience! Our waitress was absolutely amazing and made my sister in laws birthday very special

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  6. Mariana

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! Server was amazing! We will be back for sure

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  7. ELI

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, fast and Hot! I have the cheese enchiladas, very good

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  8. Christina

    VIP

    San Diego

    47 reviews

    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is so-so. Margaritas were good. This place is all about the location and the view.

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  9. Lynsy

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, as it always is. My complaint/issue is with the service. From the moment we walked into the restaurant, the hostess was cold and very unfriendly. The waiter treated us the same as the hostess and seemed almost bothered that he had to serve us. I will say the staff bringing the chips/salsa was very welcoming, warm and friendly. I have the waiter’s name if management is interested in learning how he treats the clientele of your establishment. This has not been the norm when I have visited before. But, this waiter seemed to treat the table next to us the same way. Maybe he was having a bad day, but still I left there somewhat shocked as to how we were treated.

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  10. F

    VIP

    San Diego

    160 reviews

    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the staff here. Always so helpful and pleasant - just a great place to enjoy good Mexican food.

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FAQs

Miguel's - Portside Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 719-4962.

Miguel's - Portside Pier is rated 4.6 stars by 197 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 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Miguel's - Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ash Street and Broadway- right next to Ash street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Santa Fe Depot station off of Kettner Bvld
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Claudio Morales
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4962
  • Private party facilities
    Great Celebrations Begin with Miguel’s! From wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings and seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, and all other celebrations, Miguel’s Cocina is your best bet.
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