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Puesto La JollavsHodad's
Both establishments are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Puesto Mexican Street Food ranks marginally higher than Hodad's. Puesto Mexican Street Food scores 84 with praise from 6 sources including Lonely Planet, Where 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
Hodad's Fodor's Zagat
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Gayot Where
5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
From $1/night
Fodor's "No, it's not a flashback. The 1960s live on at this fabulously funky burger joint, where the walls are covered with license plates and the amiable servers covered with tattoos." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Adored for its "life-changing" burgers "stacked high with fixin's" and "kitschy", "off-the-wall" atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At a beach café devoted to burgers, brews, and surf, soak up the ambience self-described as junkyard Gothic."
Rough Guide "In business in one spot or another for over 40 years, this is one place in town you can get a damn fine burger, whether it comes straight up or includes cheese, tuna or veggies."
Gayot11.0
"Ocean Beach burger joint thatâs been rockinâ it for more than 40 years." Full review
Where "World-renowned burger joint with fresh toppings, huge portions, onion rings, milkshakes and micro brews on tap. L, D (daily)." Full review
