Baja California Galvanizes Gaslamp Seafood and Cocktail Bar - Eater San Diego
"Juan Tequila Bar & Restaurant, located on Fourth Avenue, offers a unique dining and drinking experience that highlights creative cocktails and regional seafood. The ownership team, including Gustavo Giardelli, Jose Dabdoub, Shaker Kan, and Daniel Garibay, have crafted an urban, upscale bar and lounge featuring leather seats, marble-topped tables, and a concrete bar with embedded lights. The menu, developed by consulting chef Melissa Mayer and completed by Craig Jimenez, blends Baja's ocean bounty with Southern California produce and foraged ingredients. Features include a custom oyster bar and a Spanish-inspired pinxto cart serving cheese, charcuterie, and small plates. The bar program, influenced by the late Cervantes Magaña, now run by Jason Breedlove and Diana Danalia, offers cocktails like the Driftwood and El Zapatero." - Candice Woo
