3831 Park Blvd

I live right by Origen so I knew I had to check it out, and WOW, it was delicious! It was truly a five star experience, from the bites to the service. First, our server Edgar, was fantastic! He was so kind and helped us curate the best experience for our meal with the best recommendations. The space of Origen is gorgeous too. The vibes here are immaculate, feels very desert chic themed. Ok, now the food - I would 10/10 recommend the pulpo dish, that was INCREDIBLE. Flavor and spice just right, I also love octopus hella so it was amazing, and with the lil pita we got too WHEW CHILE. It was bomb. We also got the quesadilitas con mole, another 10/10, i've back twice now just for these my gosh. mole is one of my favorite mexican dishes ever and i love their spin on it being an app. the blue crab croquetas - i will be ordering each time. they're perfectly crisp outside and tender inside, stuffed beautifully and with the avocado cream sauce on it? girl. fire. i've had both the salmon ceviche and the agua chile now, and i prefer the latter as it just tastes soooooo fresh and the spice in it is prime. i love salmon so much but it being in ceviche wasn't MY favorite thing (but it was still good to be clear). The Tuna Tar Tar, also good, basic in someways but one could also just say simple and simply delicious. Origen will definitely be a place I come to often with friends. It's so good and I hope they thrive here because they are incredible.

Went with some friends! We ordered some drinks, the cauliflower, and a couple more dishes. I do think the service was amazing! Everyone was very on top of things and attentive. I do wish we were asked if we were celebrating anything, as I put in our reservation we were celebrating a birthday. But no one asked about that. Anyways, the meals came at good times. For the cauliflower: I was expecting it to come out hot but it was cold. I didn't prefer it cold. The hummus was thicker and chunkier than I preferred too. I guess I'm used to smoother hummus. The bubbly wine: was good. For my dish, I got the fideo. I liked the flavor of it all and the shrimp was cooked well. I'd personally get it without sour cream. Expect the portion size to be less than most restaurants. My friends shared the vanilla cake. They said it lacked taste or sweetness, but the texture was interesting/good. It may be a cool spot to try one time. The atmosphere is trendy and a vibe. Likely around $50 a person. We made a reservation so got sat right away. Got a nice table with a half booth situation. But the booth was a bit odd with all the pillows and was uncomfortable to sit back on it. You'll be practicing your posture for sure. Also we went during the week so we didn't have issues finding street parking. Would give a 3.5 if that was an option. It does seem nicer in the pictures than in person. Maybe more of a trendy/gimmicky place than good.

The wife and I went here on a Friday night. We made reservations in advance and got seated closest to the kitchen entrance. Not the ideal table for a couple on a date, but there was also no where else to sit. The owner/manager (seemed like he was) that was on duty took our order, super friendly guy and very charismatic. When interacting with him he has this deep voice he likes to use to make us laugh. The bar is very unique to Mexican beer and liquor. No Makers Mark here, just bottles from down south with a special Tequila bar menu. Food is very different from your normal Mexican food. The Tapas all have a nice presentation and the flavors are very decadent. If I had anything to complain about it would be that the music they were playing at the time had heavy bass that drown out the mids and treble. Kinda felt like you were listening to a club that was next door. Also the main entrance door and glass windows was opened so everytime a bus would stop at the light you would hear the brakes squeal. Its like that uncomforable sound when 100 silverware falls to the ground and makes that klinking noise. Over all I'd say you have to experience this place atleast once, but in my opinion the food is pretty pricey for what it is and I left the place still hungry.

Beautiful Minimalist Vibes & Flavorful Eats at Origen Finally got to check out Origen in Hillcrest and it did not disappoint! The first thing you notice is how stunning the interior is--minimalist desert vibes done so right. Think warm tones, natural textures, hanging plants, and soft lighting that makes the space feel chic yet relaxed. We sat inside, but they also have a cute patio that looked like a great spot for weekend brunch or sunset dinner. The whole vibe was fun, inviting, and definitely Instagram-worthy. The food was bursting with flavor--each dish felt fresh, vibrant, and well-balanced. You can tell they really focus on quality ingredients and thoughtful combinations. There's something for everyone, and everything we tried hit the mark. Seriously flavorful, not just trendy. Service was friendly and helpful, though a bit on the slower side--nothing major, but just enough to notice. It didn't take away from the experience, but worth keeping in mind if you're in a rush. Parking was a bit tricky (Hillcrest life!), but we got lucky and found street metered parking a couple blocks away. Give yourself a few extra minutes to circle the area if you're coming during peak hours. All in all, Origen is a beautiful space with flavorful food, good vibes, and a menu that makes you want to come back to try more. Great for date night, girls' night, or just treating yourself to something delicious in a gorgeous setting.

Definitely a 5 star. This place is a future Michelin Star restaurant, come and try the food now before they get the star and the price of the food bumps up! The interior is excellent and fits the theme. The service was one of the best. Aside from all the good food, they without a doubt have the best mole and cevice you will ever have, and we've had it at other Michelin star restaurants. Bravo Origen, keep it up!

I've only been there twice, and both times I sat at the bar. But this gem of a restaurant is indubitably here to stay. Let's start with the design, shall we? The north wall of the restaurant is a work of art; asymmetrical carves outs in the wall are punctuated by various vases highlighted by a light source that runs the perimeter of the back wall of each carve out. It truly is a site to behold. The restaurant itself, I'm honestly guessing here, is informed by marble and wood and reminds me of many of the restaurants I've dined at in Mexico City. I met the two Chilangos who started Origen, Franco and Sebastian, and they are both really nice, very down to earth. There was none of that false modesty I find about as appealing as nails on chalk. Franco told me that he hoped to wait on me one day. Franco, if you're reading this: Voy a hacer que cumplas tu palabra, jaja. Cesar, the bartender, is the shitz. The first time I went he had back up so he had time to show me some of the more interesting mezcals they had; Elote-washed mezcal, anyone? He made me the closest cocktail to a Paloma, I've yet to find in this city and it was divine (though I may start bringing my own grapefruit soda). More than that, he is very charismatic and entertaining and is almost as much fun to watch as the entire dining experience was superb. The second visit, though? Not so much. For reasons unknown, he was the only bartender that night and for a Sunday night, the place was packed. And you cannot have just one person running a bar, a service bar, restocking, washing glasses, etc. by oneself. Still, he managed to pull it off for the time I was there with his usual aplomb. On a side note: The plateware, designed by Sinoloa earthenware, is simple stunning while the silverware by Eustis matched the interior design's goals of ordered asymmetry. Though I haven't tried much, what I have tried - Ensalada de Palmitos, Tartar de atún, and the Fresas con Crema - does indeed elevate your typical Mexican fare. The hearts of palm were bathed in this refreshing yogurt-dill concoction and brought new life to the salad. The tuna was rhapsodic. And in a world filled with generic Ahi tuna towers with avocado and mango - Yawn - this Mexican delicacy was enhanced by chipotle jelly, and house made jocoque (think tangy sour cream or yogurt). The cream served with the strawberries had this lemony essence of sorts and I gobbled it down like it was the last meal of my life. I will certainly come back to this bustling newcomer on Park Boulevard to try many of the other dishes. And my guess is that by the time I make it back, hundreds of others will have already discovered the well-earned charm of Origen.

Our party of 4 enjoyed this new Mexican restaurant in Hillcrest! Making a reservation online was a bit confusing as it gave you about 4-5 different options. I ended up booking a regular table for our party. Just a heads up that the "communal table" is a booth that can fit a larger party (around 6-8 maybe?) Environment/Service: -Loved the aesthetic and decor inside! Apart from the communal table, there were many 2-4 person tables inside, a few 4 person tables on the "patio" (which is still technically inside by just by the open window. -Service by Edgar was great and our food and drinks came out fairly quickly. Food: Their menu is meant to be shared family style and is separated by seafood and meat dishes. We ordered mostly seafood items but I wish we ordered more meat dishes. QUESADILLITAS DE SHORT RIB ($18/2 pieces): my favorite dish of the night. The short rib with the mole on top of the little quesadilla tasted great together. AGUACHILE VERDE ($27): served with tostadas; I enjoyed the spiciness and the overall flavor of the dish but that shrimp was just too raw for me and I unfortunately couldn't get past it. CEVICHE DE SALMON CON LECHE ($24): served with tostadas; this one I enjoyed and would get again. PULPA A LA SALSA MACHA ($38): octopus; again, this one was a texture thing for me. My husband who regularly enjoys octopus said that he enjoyed this dish. PLATANO FLAMEADO: served for the birthdays in our party. 2 pieces of plantain in caramel sauce with nuts. So good! Overall: I enjoyed the ambiance and the concept of this new restaurant. I'd love to come back next time and try more of their meat dishes.

This place may have just opened two months ago under new ownership, but Franco and Sebastian are already making waves -- and let me tell you, it's not just hype. These two are some of the kindest, most humble owners I've ever had the pleasure to meet, and their warmth radiates throughout the entire restaurant. You can feel the passion in every corner -- from the evolving menu to the way their team takes care of guests. We came in as a party of six and were lucky enough to be served by *Cesar a.k.a. El Papi* -- yes, that's what he goes by, and trust me, he lives up to the name. The man's vibe? Impeccable. He made our first visit feel like a celebration, not just a dinner. Attentive, charismatic, and with the kind of work ethic that makes you want to come back just to be attended by him again. Interior: Minimalist, clean, and effortlessly aesthetic. Green aprons on the servers, sharp blue dress shirts on the bussers -- it's a simple but elegant vibe. The bussers didn't miss a beat: as soon as a drink or plate was done, it was out of the way like magic. Honestly, service across the board? 11/10. Now the food... buckle up peeps Flautas de atun ahomadas: If I could give these their own separate 5-star review, I would. We ordered one plate thinking it'd be a quick app, but after one bite, we ordered *two more orders*. Golden, crispy, savory, and absolutely addictive. (We were tempted to lick the plate). Aguachile Verde - Not as spicy as you'd expect (unless you confuse jalapeño with cucumber like I did hahaha), but the flavor is THERE. Perfectly marinated shrimp with a refreshing jicama crunch. Chef's kiss. Carnitas- Tender, flavorful, and comforting. Solid dish all around. Quesadillas de mole with short rib? YES, you read that right. Mole-covered quesadillas. Table favorite. Don't think, just order. Croquetas de Jaiba + Poblano: Think crab cakes, but elevated. Light, crispy, flavorful -- gone in two bites! The bartenders *do not play around*. You'll taste the liquor, but everything is perfectly balanced. My pick? The Carajillo-- like an espresso martini, but better. Smooth, bold, and dangerously easy to love. Street parking, so plan accordingly -- but trust me, it's worth circling the block a few times. Final verdict... dun dun dun.. This isn't just a restaurant. It's a whole *experience*. From Franco and Sebastian's hospitality to Cesar's unforgettable service and a menu that's clearly crafted with love -- it's clear this spot is going places. Already dreaming about my next visit (and yes, flautas will be on repeat).

Such a cute spot! Came here with a few of my girlfriends for dinner. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The place was buzzing with people. The decor is super cute and aesthetically pleasing. Our server(I can't remember his name) was super cool. He gave us recommendations and we were not disappointed. One of my favorite dishes we all tried was the smoked tuna flauta with a shot of mezcal. It was excellent and I'm still drooling as I think about it. The octopus was also really good. Oh and we also ordered a salad that was really good and I can't remember which one it was. The drinks were also really tasty if you're a tequila or mezcal lover. I'll definitely return to order the flautas again as well as try other dishes.

Admittedly, our group of 4 was late to our 5pm reservation by 11 minutes and only half of our party was there but they sat the two of us who were there immediately. Though, it appeared they were having a team meeting for the night as we were the first to arrive for the night and felt like we interrupted. Another couple came in shortly afterwards and it was mildly empty for a Tuesday night until we left around 7:15pm and it was packed. The drink recommended as the most popular order was the mezcalina and it was delicious. I was nervous it would be too sweet but it was nice and unique. The two of us who came early started with the crab tostada and that was my favorite bite of the night. Next time, I will order one of those for myself and not share. Once our full party came and the menu was explained, we ordered the tuna flautas and short rib quesadillas to start while we browsed the menu further. The flautas and short rib came out rather quickly - a pleasant surprise. But the unpleasant part was that they had brought a $40 short rib and mashed potato dish instead of the $18 short rib quesadillas in mole we had actually wanted to try. Then it was an awkward back and forth of should they take it back to the kitchen. Eventually, our group told them to leave it because HOW AWKWARD that they wouldn't just take it back when they realized that isn't what we wanted. The short rib and mash was the most bland dish we (didn't) order. The whole situation left me feeling a certain way for the rest of the meal. The smoked tuna flautas had great flavor and were delicious. We also ended up ordering the fish of the day (sea bass) with cebollitas (an herbaceous onion topping) which was also a table favorite. The octopus we ordered was my 2nd favorite dish of the night - only disappointment was the pita (2 half slices for 4 people with a good sized plate of octopus with delicious butter/oil) wasn't the best vessel to soak the deliciousness. I feel like a sourdough or any other regular bread would have been a better pairing. Probably because I was already mildly annoyed, but they often tried to take plates that we weren't quite finished with, but took forever to take my actually empty drink glass. Had we not ordered the $40 short rib, I think we all would have had more belly space to order and try more mains. But ce la vie, we ordered both desserts and the plates were almost licked. Overall, I'd go back if someone else chose to but not of my own volition after my experience. So many other spots with stunning food and great service to go to a place where service is subpar.

Service was good. Food was decent but a bit pricey for the portions. Was more of tapas than meals. But the drinks were good and the ambience was great. Weird that the other photos I posted didn't show up. Good date spot for light appetizers but if you're hungry I'd go somewhere else. But Definetly a nice spot for drinks

Many thanks to my Yelp Elite friends for this amazing find! Scrolling through my Yelp activity feed, I noticed a few Yelp Elites frequenting this restaurant. Love the desert vibe! Shout out to Alexis who was our attentive and informative waiter. What I had- Agua Santa - Refreshing drink with tomatillo. No it doesn't taste like tomato lol. Croquettes de jaiba y poblano- The blue crab was plentiful and fresh! Highly recommend! Flautitas de Atun Ahumado - I love smoked tuna and this was great in this rolled taco which def has a kick! Ceviche de Salmon - The hibiscus and raspberry sauce that they pour over the dish was absolutely delicious! Tartare de Atun - This tuna dish was fresh and loved topping it on my tostada. Camarones al ajillo - This warm dish had a savory garlic sauce which I recommend is delicious to dip some bread in. Quesadillatas de Short Rib - Tender short rib on fluffy tortilla Tortilla Clam Chowder - I loved this take on clam chowder with tortilla chips! Pulpo a la salsa mancha - This was soooo good. Highly recommend dipping bread into the sauce of this one! Platano Flameado - Loved the grilled bananas with the dulce de leche sauce! Fresas con Crema - Fresh strawberries with crème is a nice light dessert to finish off a great meal! Come early when it opens to get a better choice of seating and parking availability. Highly recommend reservations.

Origen is a very beautifully-designed bew restaurant in the eastern section of Hillcrest in San Diego. Parking can be somewhat problematic, since the restaurant is located on a busy stretch of Park Boulevard directly at the intersection with University Avenue. Once inside the restaurant, I love the lighted niches holding pottery on the north side wall. There is a long row of tables along a banquette that divides the main dining room from the bar, where you first enter when you come through the front door. The actual menu is physically small in size--like a little brochure--but each dish is well thought out. There are two fish dishes offered, both of which are recommended. The staff at Origen Restaurant is unifomally pleasant. Special mention goes out to Cesar and to Manuel.

I went here with a girlfriend and had very high expectations. Unfortunately I found the food to be lacking in the bold flavors you would expect with Mexican cuisine. The overall ambiance is nice especially for happy hour or drinks at the bar. Service was prompt and courteous, but for the price of dinner I will not be back.

Should have been five-star. Was five-star until literally the last minute. We had to wait for our reservation for about six minutes and that was okay. Our server was great. She knew the menu and we wound up ordering about 80% of it. The four of us shared all the plates. It was amazing. Then the unthinkable happened. We had part of a desert left and two of us still had cocktails that were not done. We had just paid about $400 for the meal and were finishing the drinks as well as waiting for one of our guests the return to the table. The waitress, very embarrassed, told us that we needed to leave as we were only waiting for our friend and they needed the table. What in the actual "F" happened? We spend $400 and we are kicked out when we would have left in a . Few minutes anyway? We didn't get to finish our drinks or our dessert but out we went. They do not care about you. They only care about your money and just barely at that. They took a wonderful night and made all of us feel "less than " and not wanted. Hard to imagine them lasting if they dispise their guests so much that they ask them to leave. Unconscionable. Great food. Great attention from our server. Abysmal caring from the management.

We had a party of 8 and we let our server decide what to bring out. They brought out two waves. First wave being more beef focused. The second wave being more seafood focused. The first wave was DELICIOUS. Wasn't a single plate that missed. The second wave had a couple decent things but also had a few things that we weren't a fan of. The drinks were delicious. The service was excellent our server was on top of it and very friendly. Try out the new spot before it blows up! Cheers!

A modern Mexican restaurant has arrived in the Hillcrest neighborhood where two iterations of a breakfast and champagne concept failed over the past couple of years. The space has been renovated with more neutral tones compared to the gaudy pink theme of its predecessor. Reservations can be made on Tock which are highly recommended as the initial interest has led to full capacity seating of about 90 customers on most evenings. I was fortunate to score an empty spot at the bar as a walk-in during the middle of the week on a rainy night. The menu will rotate frequently with my version having flautas and the "land" choices on the left and the "sea" choices on the right. Several sides and three desserts rounded out the offerings. One of my friends really enjoyed the tuna tartare. I stayed with the seafood theme and chose the Croquetas de Jaiba y Poblano to start my meal. Five croquettes contained soft shell crab with poblano bits and cilantro aioli. A small amount of mixed greens was added on top. The fritters were crispy with a creamy filling in which you could taste the crab meat. The greens appeared to be an add-on that didn't enhance the dish. For an entree, I selected the Pesca del Dia con Vinagreta de Cebollitas y Tallos de Cilantro. The fresh daily catch was striped sea bass. Two fillets were marinated with citrus-cilantro vinaigrette and served with a side of potato puree. Perhaps a stalk vegetable to fill up the plate would have been justified as this dish felt a bit lacking for the $42 price tag. The vinaigrette did provide a tart contrast to the mild flavored sea bass. I had no issues with the service from the bartender and other staff that assisted. It helped that my visit occurred on one of their slower days. My Origen dining experience was at a four star level.

This place opened a month or so ago and the social media on IG did a great job of bringing this place to my attention. It looked great but so many places do on socials. I made a reservation through their website. Originally I tried yelp and open table but no luck. I went to their website and saw they use a different system which you put a $25 dollar hold for the reservation. I got the time I wanted and made the reservation a day or 2 out for 6:45. Origen is going to be real popular with the people who live in the area because they don't have to worry about parking. I bring that up but was able to park across the street after some circling. Checked in early and the hostess was able to accommodate us 15 minutes before our reservation. The restaurant was near full, with only 2 tables that I saw open. That was perfect because right before we were seated, someone came in with a reservation for 630. It's a busy, popular restaurant with that interesting style and ambiance. Most of the servers are in all white, so maybe don't wear white like I did. Someone did think I worked there because of my white bomber jacket for a second. We were seated inside, at the row of tables that share one long bench and then the outside side gets a chair. The waiter came over and explained about the menu and did mention the the portion sizes are meant to be shared. They refresh their menu every week. Their menu definitely is more geared towards seafood, but they have options for those who don't enjoy seafood. The waiter did highlight the catch of the day and seafood specials. Everyone I interacted with was very nice and I think the chefs are the guys in dark and they bring out food too. I ordered the elote old fashioned which was good. The food came out at a good speed and everything looked great. I made sure to snap some pics first because that sells me on food more then anything else. The quesadilitas with mole were very good. I would definitely like to try the mole on something with main entree energy. The smoked tuna flautas were delicious. The tradilitas is im guessing organ meat because of how thin it was and the seasonings. I eat that kinda stuff no problem and really liked it here. The beans were decent and the corn tortillas were fine. I definitely will come back. This is a really good date night spot if you like a little bit more lively restaurant. If you're starving and looking to crush food, this place might not be for you. I know often times people say they love Mexican food and then want to get fast and ready copious amounts. This isn't that place. I like to highlight that for correct expectation setting. I don't want people dinging this place when all they really wanted was a good taco shop.

This is a perfect example of when you mix great food with excellent service, super cool vibe, young people taking care of business and beautiful people attending the place. Everything works. We were here for dinner on Saturday night. It was packed and still we had food in our table. Within 10 minutes. The drinks were awesome. I would say it was pretty inexpensive and we tried a little bit of everything but the best thing was the tuna flautas and the octopus Although I will come back to eat more of the blue crab to stop us. It's a must try

Made a reservation for a Tuesday evening after seeing the great reviews. The ambience is very cool - very minimal. There is a nice long bar too. Our server was very knowledgeable regarding the menu and gave us some background on the chef and restaurant. The menu is meant to be shareable plates. I want to note that the portions are really nice. I will note everything we ate and let me tell you. We were full! We ordered a margarita and a Paloma. In the Paloma, I changed the mezcal to Fortaleza tequila. We both ordered the tequiflauta. What a fun little dish. Almost felt like a larger amuse-bouche (though not complimentary). A small shot of tequila, an orange slice with tajin and 2 amazing small flautas. Quesadillitas with short rib- it was good but I am not the biggest fan of mole. It was a heavier dish as well. The short rib was very tender. Shrimp and chorizo- oh goodness. This was so tasty. The shrimp were perfect and making our own little tacos was fun. Ceviche- this was so fresh and yummy. Richer than normal ceviche as they add the sauce. The apple slices were amazing in this dish! Croquetas- so moist and lots of crab. These were so good. Camarones Al ajilo- so fresh and light. Loved this one! So simple yet so good. Tiradito de res- this was not my favorite. The meat was a bit dry. Flavors were nice though. So we could have done with one less dish. Like I said, we were definitely full after dinner. You will be satisfied!

Edgar was AMAZING! He was very knowledgeable about every item on the menu! He made sure we were always happy. I recommend starting with their tequila flauta starter! The perfect amuse bouche to start the meal and get you into the vibe of the restaurant. I can't stop thinking about the pulpo a la salsa macha!! Octopus was my favorite dish of the night! Restaurant is really loud, be prepared to talk loud! The only flaw is we didn't know where to check in. I was standing near the door a little clueless.

We tried this new restaurant called ORIGEN that just opened 3 days ago. When we arrived there , it was kinda hard to find parking, there's a lot of apartments/condos around, we almost left but we got lucky a parking spot was available. My wife ordered right away, she ordered her drink the CARAJILLO, more of Espresso Martini taste but stronger, she said it was good. I got PULPO ZARANDEADO, its adobado-style grilled octopus, it's a must-try, it's a very good one. My Wife ordered her TARTAR DE ATUN, it's a Sushi grade tuna with a delicious sauce and a side of Camote chips, my wife likes this a lot. My Son had the BRAISED SHORT RIBS, very tender and tasty. Great service from our server Alexis. The food was all tasty, just the Parking is hard to find.

From the outside, the ambience looks amazing, when you go inside, it is super cute and charming. Great bar, and lots of tequila and Mezcal to choose from. Love what they did with the interior. But food... oh well... we went for a date night, excited to try out this new restaurant. Overall, the food was average, it did not taste up to expectations, we even got fresh catch of the day, which was only OK, had no specific taste, or was it interesting to try. Overall nice ambience, great cocktails, but not a good place for dinner.

Strongly recommend making a reservation. Architecture is unique and memorable. Service was fantastic. Server was friendly and professional. Malbec was delicious. Short rib quesadillas with mole were a super hit! Pulpo with salsa and papas was delicious. It was served with bread, which felt like store bought naan. The bread was the only disappointing piece. Fresh fish of the day in chipotle crema with a side of tortillas was messy and delicious! Elote old fashioned was alcohol forward, sharp on the front with a smooth finish. He'd order it again.

I had dinner here with my husband and son during the Soft opening. I'm not very familiar with the area, but we found them fast. Their place is not that big, but it's cute inside, it has a good vibe. We got seated right away by the window area, it felt nice due to the cold breeze. We didn't take long to decide what to get since the Menu has good options to choose from. We had: *TARTAR ATUN *SHORT RIB *PULPO ZARANDEADO *CARAJILLIO cocktail My order was the TARTAR de Atun, it's a sushi grade tuna with house chipotle jelly, capers, guacamole, and side of chips. This one is very flavorful, a great match for my drink. My CARAJILLO drink tasted like an Espresso martini with a very strong Alcohol, but it's still an okay drink. For my husband's PULPO SARANDEADO (grilled OCTOPUS) it's so tender, it was good and easy to eat, but portion wise, this plate feels too small. Their SHORT RIB was my Son's food. It was so tender and very tasty. I really like the sauce on it, really good one. We didn't order a dessert 'coz back then they only had 1 dessert on their menu, the Arros con leche. Our server Alexis A., was great, the place was nice and clean and had a good vibe, but parking was tough to find around.

what we ordered | short rib braseado en salsa de chiles secos | ceviche de salmon | croquetas de jalba y poblano | pulpo a la salsa macha | margarita taste | my favorite were the croquetas. the short rib, ceviche and pulpo were solid just wouldn't get it again. the short rib portion was definitely bigger than what we expected so it was more than enough to share all the dishes we ordered and the short rib. their margarita was strong since it has both tequila and mezcal but you can choose one of the two or get both. service | it was a tad hard to get our server's attention but they were super busy since we had a 7:30 PM resy, but as it got later in the night, our servers and other workers were following up with us a lot. parking | street notes | ambiance is gorgeous and definitely good to check out if youre feeling mexican contemporary food.

Service & ambiance were excellent! We made reservations and went on a Tuesday night. It was a quiet evening. The restaurant is inviting for small and larger groups, a great pick for a date spot. The menu changes often & food is fresh. I really appreciated the large variety of gluten free items & seafood choices. We ordered the octopus, ceviche, salmon, and flautas. Food is good, not great. I wish the flavors were more bold & flavorful. The flavors tasted safe, satisfactory.

My husband has been wanting to try this place and we were able to make reservations for last Thursday. The service was super nice. The layout is as beautiful as you see on Instagram but a lot smaller in real life. I would say the worst part about my experience was the noise, it is insanely loud in here. They have not mastered their Acoustics to ensure Nueces and bounce off the walls, I cannot even hear my husband across from me or what the server is sharing with us. The advertised as Mexican style restaurant although I feel like there's some Thai Asian fusion mixed in, I wasn't expecting that but the flavor palette definitely reflected some type of fusion and not complaining! I loved all of our dishes we tried! Definitely different than your typical and traditional Mexican style flavors. We ordered a variety of appetizers to including the short rib which was amazing! And I ordered the octopus as my main dish and loved it! Overall the food is definitely worth coming back, I just hope they can figure out something with the noise, it feels like you're in a club with how loud it is which is not ideal for an intimate dinner of any size.

I love this addition to NP. The quality of food was terrific, the service was excellent and the ambiance is very creative. If they can find a way to course the meal, it would be a little more comfortable as we ran out of table space and set items on the table next to us.

Ambiance: simple and elegant. Service: attentive and friendly Food: an exquisite flavor bomb of just melt in your mouth deliciousness!!!

Pretentious, over priced, and rude service. Food was terrible, meat was dry, took a long time to get our food and waiter was overwhelmed and was very dismissive. Not worth the high cost. Food needs a lot of work, plates came out cold when dishes were supposed to be warm. Everything was so awful I wish I never went, it was expensive and wasn't worth it.

It's been open for less than 30 days and it was busy and full on a Sunday evening. I had the tartar atun, crab croquettes, and platanos flameado. The tuna was fresh and I enjoyed the guacamole and yogurt that it was served with. However, the tuna was over marinated with chipotle jelly and was sweeter than I preferred. The croquettes were creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I liked these better than the tuna. The plantanos were excellent and were flambéed bananas. For drinks, I had the mezcalina and carajillo. The mezcalina was smooth, easy to drink and well balanced. The carajillo is an after dinner drink and could have been sweeter. I appreciated service from Matthew who was friendly and checked in periodically. Food arrived quickly and was beautifully plated. The ambiance is modern and bright. I would return to try more of their menu.

I liked the ambiance here and the food tasted fresh. I went on a Wednesday night and they were busy but they seated us within 10 minutes. Our waitress was very attentive and super helpful when making the recommendations. The portion sizes were a little on the small side for me. If I was hungrier, I would have needed more to eat but this was just the right amount that night. I would come again.

This restaurant is deceptive. Their website, Google, Apple, and social media indicates they are open until 11pm. We showed up at 9:50 on Thursday and they were not seating anyone else. Online it notes they close at 10:30 so we planned to eat quickly and then go out. We specifically planned to eat here late because we wanted to go out later in the neighbor.

Great new upscale Mexican cuisine! The decor is modern southwestern style, looks amazing! The service is excellent, they not only give great recommendations, they are checking on you all the time. Now to the real star.... The FOOD!!! We shared all the plates, from empanadas to ceviche, Fideo con shrimp.... Soooooo good! I would love to go back and try more!! Which we will be back for sure!

Drink: Margarita, Mezcalina Food: Tuna tartar, wild shrimp camarones al ajillo Dessert: Fresas con Crema (strawberries and cream)

The foods is unique and insanely delicious! A genuinely modern take on Mexican food that still has roots. The vibe is nice and Tulum-y if a bit small. The cocktail list could be a bit longer. Quality wise 10/10.

Service and ambiance are amazing!! The decor is beautiful although the chairs are a bit uncomfortable to sit on them for a long time! It would help to have a small cushion haha! The service is outstanding, one of the best I have experienced lately in SD, plus everyone is extremely nice. We ordered many things from the menu. I think my favorite was the croquetas. The catch of the day was very fresh and also good. The menu is somehow small but has enough options. I think it is thought to please anyone that goes to eat there. I will definitely come back and taste what I didn't have a chance to try the first time!

The service here is exceptional. They are currently in a soft opening stage and will open next week with an expanded menu. I came yesterday and had the green ceviche/aguachiles, shrimp cocktail, and the tuna tostada. My favorite was definitely the aguachiles. Second was the tuna tostada. I didn't really care for the shrimp cocktail. I thought the shrimp was too overcooked and firm, and the sauce it was in lacked flavor. I also didn't really love the seasoning on the tuna tostada. Despite all this the aguachiles was the best I've had. The best part of my dining experience was definitely the nice, laid-back and elegant ambiance coupled with the exceptional service provided by Miguel and Eduardo. They made me want to make this a spot I continue returning to and I hope that I will soon.

WOW WOW WOW! This restaurant is bursting with heart and incredible flavor. If you're considering a visit, stop here--don't even glance at the menu. Just go there and enjoy the surprise of flavors and the warm, welcoming, and cool ambiance. The best way to describe Origen is "authentic." It's not one of those tourist trap pop-up spots you hear about on a reel just to be met with influencers and lack of flavor--Origen has the vibe of a hidden gem you'd discover while traveling. I highly recommend it to anyone eager to experience a fresh take on flavor, beautifully presented dishes, and a passionate, welcoming team of young, bright owners. Hearing the excitement and passion in their voices about life and their favorite dishes was truly heartwarming. The flavors? Absolutely mouth-watering. We were caught off guard by how amazing everything tasted and the great spice/heat! Anyone who rates this place less than five stars is crazy and missing the point of this incredible new spot. The restaurant just opened a month ago, and the chef and team are already killing it!! I'm already dreaming about our next visit to relive these amazing flavors. Please support this fantastic new spot--we need more heart-and-soul restaurants like this to thrive! We ordered (in order of our favorites): - Tartar de Atún - Flautitas de Atún Ahumado - Ceviche con Salmón - Tiradito de Res - Platano Flameado All of them were exceptional, and we can't wait to try more! Amazing job by this team to excite our palette and love for finding a new spot while traveling.

So happy we tried Origen. Everything was wonderful: from the ambiance, service, drinks, to food. I don't like octopus, but this place had the best octopus I've ever had. Salmon ceviche is insane. And the flavors of every dish were incredible. Get a reservation. Do yourself a favor and try it! Go!

What a refreshing addition to this part of town! I love so much about this restaurant and have only one complaint. But that complaint doesn't warrant the removal of a star. Just hoping management takes the feedback and perhaps makes a change. The food is amazing--so fresh, delicious and beautiful. The ambiance is is equally as beautiful and chic. And the service is warm and knowledgeable. My only complaint is that I don't drink alcohol and asked for a mocktail (the margarita without the liquor) and I was charged full price--$16. It even listed "mocktail" on the receipt, so it wasn't an error. Feels like the removal of the most expensive ingredient warrants at least 1/3 less in cost. Just a suggestion! But overall, a lovely experience!

We had a reservation at Origen to celebrate our 15-year wedding anniversary--a special night for my pregnant wife and me. We just needed to push it by an hour. There were later time slots available, but incredibly, there's no way to contact the restaurant to ask for a change. There's no phone number, no email, and not even a messaging option through the reservation platform (Tock). Our only choice would've been to double-book and risk a no-show charge. For a modern restaurant with such a strong reputation, this felt surprisingly thoughtless. We never got to eat here, which is frustrating and disappointing. I hope the team reconsiders how they support guests, especially for meaningful occasions like this. A little flexibility and a way to communicate would go a long way.

Opening night did not disappoint. Friendly staff greeted us and squeezed my husband and I in as a walk-in. We were walked through the menu and got several recommendations based in our preferences. Some of the best ceviche tuna tartar ive ever had! With large portions in these two "starter" dishes- although everything on their menu is recommended to be shared. The flavor was incredibly memorable.

After the zoo went to Origen 32 we were pleasant surprised. we had great street tacos and the best ceviche with plenty of options. Kids loved their tacos and chicken tenders. Food was hot and delicious. Enchilada's had a bit of tasty spice. The atmosphere was beautiful and I bet even better in the late evening. Do not miss this new place in the Barrio. Service was very attentive.

Food was really good. Definitely family style type of place to try different things. We had the ceviche, pulpo. Drinks were nice and tasty. Service is on point always aware of your water and if anything else is needed. We had a great time

Very Frustrating Experience. Went here on a Wednesday at 5:30, had a reservation but we were the first ones in that evening. Sat at the bar. Was not given menus until we asked, was not talked to about anything on the menu, bartender was between training on making espresso and texting on his phone. Had to get his attention to put in food order. Food all came out at the same time which was 3 dishes and too much at one time, food was okay at best. Tuna Tartar was overloaded with a super sweet jam and you couldn't taste anything else. Best thing of the night was the thin sliced seared beef but for how much they charge for each plate you would think you would get house made tortillas and tostadas but no. Store bought and not even good store bought. Tortillas were incredibly basic and disappointing. Drinks were just okay. Restaurant interior is okay but just mid, pictures of it looked better. All seems a little haphazard and massive lack of training of the staff for a higher end restaurant, or at least one that charges higher end prices. Don't think I'll ever go back.

Place is really lovely. Mezcalina for cocktail. Very yummy- and so were the 3 free ones a charming staff member gave to us. Speaking of staff, I would be curious if they require headshots to apply here. I would recommend designating someone in your group to be "celebrating a birthday". It will result in a musical performance from both front and back of house. Food was goood- but fr id leave ur man at home if u come here.

The food is different from any other place , well mixed flavors with the right amount of spice but without taking main flavors out . This is the delicatessen of Mexican dishes with outstanding design on every object of the restaurant , Superb service from young elegant gals and guys .