Tamarindo Del Mar

We had a team outing of 30 people and I was amazed with the service and how they organized it pretty well. Service was really good and food came out quickly also without much wait considering such a big party.Food was amazing, I had the best quesadilla ever, it was crunchy from outside and filling was amazing inside. Zucchini taco, chicken enchiladas was also good. I feel rolled taco could have been little better.I am not a big salad fan, but their beet root salad was really good.Ocean view and the food made our team outing event memorable, everyone loved the food.Thank you tamarindo team for your extraordinary hospitality.

An old childhood friend who has lived in San Diego for over 20 years picked this place for us to meet with our families. I loved the outdoor seating area, the fact that it has an attached (pay-to-park) parking garage, is only a few blocks from the beach, and is next door to (currently) the #1 gelato place in the nation!Our server was incredibly kind and patient, especially because both of my kids were riled up from being stuck in the car with the July 4th holiday traffic for over an hour. Thankfully my friend had been here before and was able to make quick recommendations on the food.The chips and salsa were good, and made even better after she asked for the spicier salsa!We started with the queso fundido, sans chorizo since we are all vegetarian. The tortillas and fundido were both well-made and flavorful. The kids had ordered off the kids menu - burritos and quesadillas. I remember thinking, that's a lot of food for a kids meal! Great portions - you will definitely have left overs.The adults shared the Peruvian red potato rolled tacos - wonderful if you're a potato fan, and the crispy zucchini tacos - which were fantastic! They definitely do not skimp on the spices or flavors which lets the authenticity of the food shine.It was a beautiful day out and it was lovely to enjoy the ocean air and catch up with our friends. I would come back next time I'm in the area.

1 star for good drinks. Had the mayan sunshine, and the Tamarindo margarita. Carne asada is dry with almost no taste. Same with the Mahi Mahi tacos. 1 star for Free chips and salsa are good. 1 star for ambience. Good music.

We went here for happy hour and each got a marg then split the chile like shrimp, elote stuffed avocado, and bbq spare ribs. Between the three of us this was definitely a sufficient amount of food. We didn't expect the elote stuffed avocado to come fried and unstuffed as it did. I will say, the chile lime shrimp was amazing and the coconut rice was so good! These were all going for a great price on happy hour. Our waitress was also very friendly and brought the energy to our happy hour.

My friend and I met up for one of our last suppers (alas I am moving) and we both desperately wanted to go to Monarch for the ocean sunset view. Unfortunately the wait was over a hour and we were starving! Thankfully, my friend said the mexican restaurant on the street level was delicious so we gladly clopped down to the first floor full of sunsetless peasants. We were sat immediately, brought drinks and chips so so fast, and after some strange men wouldn't leave my friend and I alone, a waitress interrupted them so we could be saved! Already 5 stars!! We ordered the potato tacos and chicken enchiladas and lemme tell ya, these dishes were so damn delicious, I almost wish we hadn't bought them to share. Not to mention that our waiter was absolutely lovely and attentive to us, never once forgetting to refill our water. I loved him. Thank you Tamarindo for a great dinner!

The fourth of July here was a little tame in the bar but friendly wait staff.Ordered their classic margarita. Good.Sat at a bar table facing the ocean. Great!Ordered the carne asada play with corn tortillas. The beef was a little fatty and the beans, rice and corn were cold. I have had better.Probably will try this place again in a non holiday night.

Today, my parents and I received excellent service from Trey . He was professional and took great care of our needs . He helped to describe the menu items, and our meals were delivered hot. *pictured below. I also definitely recommend ordering the guacamole . It was so delicious. Sorry, no picture. We consumed it too fast. The restaurant was adorable and had an authentic Mexican vibe . And with the ocean a block away, a nice breeze came through, too. You also must try their margaritas!!! They Are the Real Deal!!! I live locally in San Diego and wanted to take my folks to a memorable spot with high-quality food and service with decent prices, and I'm happy to say I found that today . Thank you, Trey, and the whole staff! I will be back! ;-)

We had most our meals here during holiday and everything we had was excellent. The service is slow but the food is worth the wait. The bar drinks are not consistent but otherwise I do recommend eating here while staying at The Diria

My friends and I dined here for dinner on a Thursday night. We were a party of 6 and were seated right away. We got to sit outside, but it was very cozy and warm. There are tables with little fire pits which are the cutest. They also have indoor seating available. During the day, you can get a beautiful view and you're right near the ocean. The service was great and very attentive. The prices are a little high, but you're paying for food and location. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and craving some yummy Mexican food. Food review:Ceviche: (4/5) Very fresh and simple. The portion was a lot smaller than we thought. Guacamole: (5/5) This was a surprising dish. It comes out with pomegranate, radish, and queso panela which was very interesting. They come chopped up on top and you have to mix it in. It was delicious and a very generous portion. Chicken/short rib quesadilla: (5/5) Very flavorful and tender meat. The cheese crisp on the outside was so delicious. They come as 3 little mini taco quesadillas which I loved. Caesar salad: (2/5) This was one of the worst and most overpriced salads I've ever gotten. The croutons were huge, very minimal dressing, and not much lettuce in the salad. The chicken we got on the side was extremely dry. Octopus tacos: My friend ordered these and said they were delicious and very generous portion. Comes with a side of rice and beans as well. Lavender lemonade: (5/5) I could've drank an endless amount of this. So delicious. Definitely on the sweeter side, but so good. I squeezed some fresh lemon slices into it as well. I'm not drinking alcohol, but my friends ordered the rose margarita which was the special for the night and they loved it. Spicy margarita was also reported and delicious!

From the hostess, to the waitress, to the guy who cleared our table...the service was great! Super friendly people. We loved our food. I got the fried zucchini tacos (hot, crispy, perfect!) , and the husband got the mahi mahi ones. I would totally order the same thing again. Chips and salsa before dinner were hot and had a touch of tajin along with the salt. So good.