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Miguel's - Portside Pier

4.6
4.6
123 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 4th OF JULY

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 28 - Jul 4, 2024
    This table comes with a food and beverage minimum of $60.00 per person that is required at booking. This initial payment will go towards your total bill and does not include taxes and gratuity. When booking this option, you will be guaranteed a VIP waterside table with stunning views of the fireworks show. (EXPIERENCE PRICE FOR ALL AGES) Food and beverage minimums do not include taxes nor gratuity. Taxes and gratuity (20%) will be applied to your check at the end of your experience. All items ordered that exceed the food and beverage minimum will be charged to the party the day of the reservation.(Non-Refundable)
    4th OF JULY Photo

What 123 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

123 Reviews
  1. MonicaR

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and customers service. Definitely recommend

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  2. sdbeachlvr

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall was just OK. Service was a little slow, food was alright, but not amazing. Very touristy spot so just be forewarned. Staff was friendly though and has a nice view

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food, atmosphere and service were good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ambiance, and food! Enjoy trying different items on the menu and they never disappoint. Recommend! Great space for large gatherings too.

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  5. DannyD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The surf and turf burrito was great, along with the carnitas. The chamoy margarita and the michete margarita were the best.

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  6. AlexanderS

    Las Vegas

    64 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude hostess & food runners. Server was pretty chill. Not the best Mother’s Day dinner.

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  7. Mfuller

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was okay. Standard Mexican fare. The mimosa's had too much OJ. The service was slow, we had to request things multiple times and the bill was incorrect.

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  8. GSBD

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was very slow, had to ask for water refills and check, food was delicious but pricey Kind hostess and waitress.

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  9. Yoda

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. The restaurant is beautiful and the view is great.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The view was very nice. But the food is mediocre at best. The swordfish tacos I ate had no taste. The margarita was so weak. I didn't care for the tamales either. My son did like his fajitas does though.

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  11. rebeccam

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was a bit greasy. Service was good, attentive staff.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated outside which had a very pretty view, our waiter gave us our waters and then she left and we felt like she forgot about us especially as she was helping everyone but us. We finally got our food after a long wait, my food was pretty good but my dates food was mid.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food with amazing service and the best views X

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful weather to experience Miguel's Portside! Food was delicious too!

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  15. StealthGiant

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got right in at the time of my reservation. Good service and food in a fun atmosphere.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was not on it appetizers arrived. We didn’t have plates. We ordered two bottles of white wine. She poured the first one brought the second one out and said it on the table while the sun is hitting it I had to ask for something to keep it cold.

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  17. MarthaF

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at this restaurant at this location. Very nice atmosphere & friendly staff.

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  18. DocLikes

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food delicious, service excellent, great views, would definitely return and bring my friends and family

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  19. Roomy

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was spectacular, food was delicious, and view was breathtaking!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service! Music and vibe was nice. All meals were hot and delicious

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  21. Reviewer

    San Diego

    149 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostesses are great! Really made sure we had the right table for our needs. Entire staff was warm and friendly!

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  22. JoJo

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated outside and we thoroughly enjoyed the view! Their margaritas are great. I had the blood orange one and requested less sweet and it came out perfect! Also had appetizers in addition to their complimentary chops, salsa and queso - - nachos (fantastic) and ceviche (just okay). I loved the Cesar's salad with carnitas and shrimp. Of course I could not finish after pigging out on appetizers. It became a nice meal later.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service here were great. The food prices were reasonable. The chips came with a delicious jalapeno white cheese dip that was amazing! We passed on hard liquor drinks due to the outrageous cost for a very tiny drink. When a drink costs more than the entire liquor bottle, I am out!

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  24. MaryP

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location! Service and food was average!

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  25. Iris

    Hawaii

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, beautiful view! We felt they needed more servers, service was slow.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Birria was exceptional, as was the Coco Piña cocktail. The wait staff was a tad slow to get going but were very attentive throughout the meal.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got there early,  a table was ready. We sat outside. It was beautiful. Service was quick. Food was good. We would definitely go back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was good and I would go back again. Service in the beginning was slow as we waiting for chips, but our server was great.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view. Food was pretty good. Loved the location. I thought the acoustics in the restaurant were perfect. We could hear each other talk but it wasn't so quiet. It felt everyone was listening to us and we could listen to the music just fine

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the chicken enchilada suizas, and the chicken was very dry. There was no sauce at all inside the enchiladas no cheese or anything. And we had the fajita supreme. We asked for extra onions in the fajitas and did not get them. The beans were delicious but the rice for both meals did not have a lot of taste, and the texture was off. Our server was fantastic and went above and beyond. The view was beautiful and there was plenty of servers and other staff. We really love the thin tortilla chips and cheesy jalapeño dip that you get for free.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant. Amazing food! A little slow service but they were very busy that night. Would definitely go back again!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 6 was pleasantly greeted by a very friendly receptionist who set the mood for our event. We had our choice for accommodations at a nice table. Christian was an excellent waiter and his personality and level of service enhanced our experience. Menu was varied and the food was very good. The gift of the Tequila holder made me want to spend my Birthday there too. Overall everyone was very pleased!!

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  33. jbug

    New Orleans

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table was ready on time. Service was fast and accurate. Food was delicious and the margaritas were better.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with four friends on Sunday before going to the Balboa Theater.. Thanks for allowing us to make a reservation♥️ It was a beautiful view and glad the plexiglass to keep it warm. Food was great and excellent customer service ♥️

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  35. JenniferS

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Location was perfect. Music was a little too loud. Services was outstanding!!!

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  36. alfredk

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy. Menu difficult to read in low light.

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  37. BrianaH

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Miguel’s to celebrate my mom’s birthday. I love the ambiance here and they play straight bangers. Although there was a delay with getting my mom’s order out ( because they dropped her plate in the kitchen) their service was great! Our server was great and kept checking in to see if we needed anything. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be returning!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place great food with great and nice service

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  39. CalebG

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was ok. Had been here twice before and had outstanding meals, drinks and good service. This time the coconut marg had a funny taste, not nearly what I had remembered like the coconut mix or whatever it is had gone bad a little maybe? The fish taco was literally so boring, no flavor. And enchiladas were just semi warmed tortilla blankets for whatever was underneath. Used a birthday coupon sent BY Miguel’s themselves and the waitress was super put off. Only good parts were the ultimate margarita and the queso dip as always. Thankful they still offer that and that it’s warm. Just disappointed. The location is beautiful but probably won’t be back again.

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  40. DanielW

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely horrible. We go here all the time, maybe three times a month. Never going again on Valentines. The rice was hard as a rock. You could barely even eat it. In fact, we took a bite and left it all there on the plate. Not very happy with this experience, especially since we go there all the time I'm also a manager at a very busy hotel and hotel circle in mission valley. I refer a lot of people there like a ton. Not sure if I'm going to be doing that anymore

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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 123 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 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, Takeout, 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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