Miguel’s Cocina

Came here on my last night in San Diego, staying at the Courtyard Marriott so less than a 5 min walk. (Have that margarita and make it the passion fruit one!!) The unique smokey salt rim is fantastic, highly recommended by my awesome server, Abby. I was seated at the brick oven bar, hesitant at first but super happy with my experience. The tortilla press and grill station is right there and she also uses the brick oven, very cool to watch the process. I had the enchiladas from the dinner section and they were perfect. Sometimes enchiladas are so drenched in sauce that everything is mush. These had texture from the rustic cut pickled topping, the thick tortilla and the steak-which you could taste as it was not drowned by the delicious sauce was all just very good. I didn’t eat the rice, already filled up on chips and dip, couldn’t help myself. The young man who was hosting (28 Sept) was so pleasant and respectful explaining my seating options for a party of one (table wait 30 min, bar immediate seating.) Being at the bar, I overheard his phone management and customer service skills and I was very impressed by his genuine courtesy. You just don’t see that all the time these days, wish I got his name but I didn’t. Thanks for a super last night in California, Miguel’s!

Same quality and quantity as other Miguel restaurants.
Although our waiter was fine, the ladies working the reservation and table que seemed generally bewildered by their process.
The restaurant was less than 60% full plus ample space at bar. Told us there was a 60 to 80 minute wait. 15 minutes later, the text came through that our table was ready.
We went back to the same dearth of open tables and a very confused desk staff bewildered by our return.
Waiter gets a b, front end staff get an f.

Really enjoyed everything at this restaurant and you get free queso dip with your chips and salsa!!! This is a win no matter what. We had margaritas and they were standard but that’s good with me. The food was delicious. I had fajitas with chicken and shrimp and it was sizzling and flavorful with a little bit of a cream that was with the bacon that came with the shrimp. So good you will crave it if you try it. I know I do. The staff were top notch and they just kept things moving and were polite and friendly and I just didn’t want to leave. We had enchiladas one chicken one beef both equally tasty. Go here if you are in San Diego you can thank me later!