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The Blind Burro
Vibrant Mexican eats and spirited drinks in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
4.2(5 reviews)
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Vibrant Mexican eats and spirited drinks in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
The Blind Burro is a lively Mexican restaurant and bar located just steps from Petco Park in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. We specialize in fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine with a modern twist, including street tacos, seafood dishes, and handcrafted margaritas. Our vibrant atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for pre-game meals, post-event celebrations, or a fun night out with friends. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, two full bars, and a menu that blends traditional flavors with innovative touches.
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Freshly made tacos with options like carne asada, al pastor, and grilled shrimp, served on house-made tortillas.
A variety of margaritas, including house and specialty flavors, made with premium ingredients.
Dishes like lobster tacos and calamari, featuring fresh seafood with Mexican-inspired seasonings.
A sampler of four different salsas, ranging in flavor and spice levels to complement your meal.
Shaded patio seating perfect for people-watching and enjoying San Diego's weather.
Special offerings for Padres games, including quick service and group seating near the stadium.
Stopped in to get some food before an even at the stadium and im glad we did. At first when I walked in, it was a bit crowded but lively and looked like people there were having fun. The server took me to a table in the very back where a man was blocking me from getting in.. she asked him to move and he refused and they both looked at me so I just told her I'll wait for a table to get cleaned. She apologize and so did I but not anyone's fault the other costumer was entitles.. he was also with a child so of course I didn't make a fuss. When I got seated I ordered a strawberry margarita and the street tacos with carne asada. The tortilla was a fresh made one, a little more greasy than I'd like, the carne asada was tender, had great marinade and little chard pieces that gave it more flavor. The salsa that came with them were not too spicy neither and they were also very tasty! Over all I would come back, the food was good and I want to try more.
We found our way into the Blind Burro and really appreciated the food and atmosphere. The place was a zoo because of Comic-Con so we had to expect service would be slower. But our server did well but slow. Food was awesome and we saw a Roper Romp. Woo hoo!
The perfect place to continue the party after a Padres game! We got a nice table for 8 right after a Padres win, sooooooooooooo double win?? Double House margarita with no extra flavor was one of the better margaritas I've had downtown. Service was incredibly quick, the $5 chips and salsa is a great deal and tasty. The menu is on the expensive side, but the two tacos for $20 and a side were huge and enough to satisfy a grown man. The grilled shrimp was fantastic, the Al Pastor seemed more like Asada but was still tasty. The rice was decent but meh, the black beans were good. TJ dog was great, tons of toppings and an ok bun, but $9 was a good price. Burro bowl was huge with added shrimp, and tasty! The service really shined for us so that will keep us coming back!
I ordered a lobster taco with street corn and tried two different margaritas. While the street corn was a bit too sour for my taste, and the margaritas, despite being listed as distinct, tasted quite similar, the calamari was excellent. Overall, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was fantastic. I’d happily give this place 4.5 stars!
This spot is like block from the Padres stadium so you can enjoy a meal and drink before you enter or a drink after. The average cost a plate is $23, I would recommend paying the $2 uncharged for the corn, well worth it, definitely better then rice or beans. For a starter I would get the salsa flight, it comes with 4 salsa a flavor and spice level for everyone. They have outdoor seating with shade cover for those nice days, and great for people watching. Good restaurant decor, a lot of seating plus they also have to bars with seating at both. The quality of the is decent, nothing rave about, but a good spot for an outing with friends.
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