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Puesto La JollavsBencotto Italian Kitchen
Both Bencotto Italian Kitchen and Puesto Mexican Street Food are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Puesto Mexican Street Food scores marginally better than Bencotto Italian Kitchen. Puesto Mexican Street Food is ranked #11 in San Diego with endorsements from 5 reviews including Gayot, Zagat and Frommer's.
Puesto La Jolla
Zagat
Gayot
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
1026 Wall St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $8/night
Zagat4.4
"There's a taco shop on every corner but this spot in La Jolla's lively shopping district has won ardent fans for its creative presentations." Full review
Gayot13.0
"A colorful high-design eatery for Mexican street food and clever cocktails in The Headquarters at Seaport District downtown." Full review
Fodor's "Bold graffiti graphics and beat-heavy music energize this downtown eatery that celebrates Mexican street food with a modern twist." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the Headquarters (the refurbushed former police station) is this fabulous newcomer serving Mexican street food like we've never had it before."
Where "Creative street tacos made with organic ingredients are the menu stars at this hip, colorful spot." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's buzz, delicious food, and plenty of cocktails at this sit-down restaurant for a banner night out (as long as you don't mind a little noise)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Colorful, festive and beachy, this is La Jolla cove’s beloved home for casual Mexican cooking" Full review
Frommer's "LA design meets TJ street food in this slick hot spot. Its glass door open to two levels...authentic regional Mexican street tacos take top billing and each one is a culinary work of art. " Full review
Bencotto Italian Kitchen Fodor's Zagat Gayot Where Frommer's
750 W. Fir Steet, San Diego, CA 92101
From $30/night
Fodor's "The Northern Italian team behind Bencotto opened a fine-dining restaurant in Milan and a bistro called Salumeria Rosi in New York before developing this sophisticated addition to Little Italy." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Bringing real Italian to Little Italy", Emilia Romagna–born chef Fabrizio Cavallini offers an "affordable" menu of "housemade everything" with a "cutting-edge" twist." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Modern Italian food from chef Fabrizio Cavallini." Full review
Where "The Italian word for “perfectly cooked,” Bencotto’s been a hit with locals almost since Day One." Full review
Frommer's "Offers homestyle Italian cooking in a sophisticated but convivial setting. The modern, minimalist venue features two floors of dining, clean lines, and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a sidewalk patio." Full review
