CUISINE

TRADITIONAL BAJA CUISINE

Our recipes originate from the Ortega family, which was among the first to prepare a repertoire of Baja cuisine, such as beans, rice and steamed lobster in Baja’s lobster village of Puerto Nuevo in the 1950s. These traditional flavors of Puerto Nuevo are celebrated with our world famous grilled lobster, served Baja-style with rice, beans, drawn butter, grilled lime and a large handmade flour tortilla.

Happy Pride Menu

Celebrate Pride in Hillcrest with Ortega's limited-time Pride menu, featuring authentic Mexican food, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere just steps from the heart of San Diego's LGBTQ+ community.

Dinner Menu

Featuring Ortega's Grilled Lobster

Brunch Menu

Now Serving Best Brunch in Hillcrest

Breakfast Menu

Now Serving Best Authentic Mexican Breakfast in Hillcrest

Happy Hour

DAILY | 3pm-Close
(except on Taco + Tequila Tuesdays)
Food and Drink specials.

Taco Tuesday

Taco + Tequila Tuesdays Full size tacos on freshly made tortillas!

TUESDAYS | 3pm - Close.

Dessert Menu

Homemade Creamy Coconut Flan

Kids Menu

Niños Welcome too!

Reservations

By phone

Prefer to make your reservation via phone? You can make a reservations by calling (619) 692-4200

Group Events

Need a reservation for a group? Learn more here!