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NINE-TEN Restaurant & BarvsOld Town Mexican Cafe
Both establishments are praised by experts. On balance, NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar scores marginally better than Old Town Mexican Cafe. NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar is ranked #7 in San Diego with approval from 6 sources such as Gayot, Fodor's and Where.
NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
Fodor's
Frommer's
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
National Geographic
Where
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
910 Prospect St, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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Fodor's "Acclaimed chef (and 2011 Iron Chef challenger) Jason Knibb serves satisfying seasonal fare at breakfast, lunch, and dinner." Full review
Frommer's "This warmly stylish space is the place for market-fresh cuisine, prepared by Jason Knibb, another member of San Diego's cadre of skilled chefs." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Talented young chef" Jason Knibb crafts "edgy", "inspiring" Cal-Eclectic dishes at this "delightful surprise" in La Jolla's Grande Colonial Hotel offering "splurge"-worthy à la carte." Full review
BlackBook "Chef Jason Knibb has turned this La Jolla restaurant into one of the top go-to spots for S.D. epicures."
Gayot15.0
"Adjacent to the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, this elegant restaurant showcases the season's finest ingredients." Full review
National Geographic "“The best braised beef short ribs ever”...Chef Jason Knibb, formerly of Sundance, prepares graceful California cuisine, with an emphasis on organic and regionally sourced produce." Full review
Where "The outdoor tables at this über-classy spot in the Grande Colonial hotel make people-watching on La Jolla’s main thoroughfare a delight." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"This understated dining room, set with abstract glass art, and patio are more casual than grand...during lunch, the front sidewalk and back area overlooking the pool are divine. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Recognized with awards for chef Jason Knibb, sommelier Chris Russo, its wine list, cocktails, and more, Nine-Ten serves an eclectic menu of creatively prepared farm-to-table ingredients"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"There may be no better way to end a day of watching the seals and surf than savoring a plate of Jamaican jerk pork belly at Nine-Ten. Located in the century-old Grande Colonial Hotel, the..." Full review
Old Town Mexican Cafe Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Gayot National Geographic Where
2489 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2839
From $1/night
Frommer's "This place is so popular that it's become an Old Town tourist attraction in its own right." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Watch the famous “Tortilla Ladies of Old Town.” People line up to try the café’s grilled pork carnitas and chilaquiles, a delicious tortilla strip casserole."
Rough Guide Star
"Among the better Mexican diners in Old Town, where the crowds queue up for the likes of pozole soup and carne asada tacos; apart from at breakfast, you’ll probably have to wait for a table."
Gayot12.0
"Margaritas, mariachis and Mexican fare in Old Town." Full review
National Geographic "“What people expect in a Mexican restaurant: bustling, loud, but it’s not just enchilada plates.”—Robin Kleven Dishon, contributing restaurant critic, San Diego Magazine. Tortillas are..." Full review
Where "This Old Town staple is famous for its handmade tortillas, which you can see being made fresh daily through the restaurant’s front window." Full review
