Comedor Nishi

I had such a lovely brunch experience at Comedor Nishi! The vibe is warm and inviting, and you can tell the menu is crafted with care. We started with their house coffee (super tasty and smooth!) and a couple of fresh conchas, not overly sweet, and just the right texture with a buttery finish. I ordered the beef enchiladas with black beans and was blown away. The flavor was incredibly authentic, savory, and super filling. My partner got the giant beef burrito, which was just as flavorful and definitely big enough for leftovers. I’d come back just for the enchiladas alone! Portions are generous, and the service was warm and kind without being rushed. if you’re craving a soulful, elevated take on traditional Mexican brunch. 10/10 would recommend.

This was the best brunch I’ve ever had in San Diego. We enjoy every corner, every detail of the place, the warm wood furniture, the subtle blue hints, the pottery water jar. The food is simply outstanding. The food was on a Mexican base, with Asian and European accents add on. I was truly amazed by the incredible juiciness of the pork in the torta, each bite was packed with flavor and tenderness. The crispy potatoes on the side were the perfect complement, adding just the right amount of crunch. Everything is just right. Will come back soon :)

I barely have words to describe the food. I had the Chilean sea bass on a bed of risotto. Flawless. I was transcended to another world while eating it. The brioche bread was mind blowing... even just this simple guacamole was very tasty and delicious... The waiter was super friendly and helpful... Really can't recommend it highly enough.

🔥 really impressed. Good people dedicated to high quality products service. Everything here is delicious, combining traditional dishes and flavors in new creative ways. Looking forward to coming back and trying everything on the menu.

The food was really great! We devoured the chilaquile (went with the salsa verde) with two fried eggs and lamb barbacoa (upon our server's recommendation) and it was sooo good. The pan francés was also great as was the steak torta (although this one is really messy to eat). Unfortunately I was a little too late in ordering the conchas and they had already run out but that goes to show those were probably amazing as well! I also loved the buñuelos (I was at least lucky enough to get the last one for this!).

Amazing restaurant with a chef-alum of Mexico City's Michelin two-starred Pujol. 🇲🇽 Must try the De La Olla and the Desayuno Nishi.

This may be the best breakfast/brunch place in La Jolla. Reasonably priced, absolute high-end Mexican cuisine (chef worked at Michelin starred restaurants in Mexico City). Impeccably clean and singularly friendly. Every single item we had was delicious. Can't recommend highly enough.

I had the salmon tostada and the salmon was salty and the guacamole had a nice subtle Yuzu flavor, but was very acidic and the dish needed something to balance that out. Luckily, I also ordered the tamale so I was able to achieve a balance, but I do think the salmon tostada needs some beans on it or something. The chocolate cookie with me so was excellent. Very, very chocolatey with a softer sweeter middle and a crunchy or outside with sesame. Great service and nice atmosphere. The music was a little loud inside, but that’s very common these days. But bottom line I would go back cause it’s a fun creative menu.

What a GEM! Everything from the drinks to desert was amazing! We were created right away and for a Saturday morning it wasn't too busy. The servers were all very welcoming and answered any questions we had. The decore of the place really brings a light vibe to the place. Loved the choice of ceramic plates , they were colorful but went well with one another. Started with a cafe de olla and my husband tried their specialty Horchata Latte, the coffee has a nice taste not too strong. We tried the chilaquiles, the chips were nicely coated with the sauce, served with a bed of black beans, and eggs on top (cooked to your liking) the sauce was a nice tomato base with great flavor. We also tried the sope de barbacoa, the maza was a nice texture and help up well, the barbacoa was tender and you definitely tasted the lamb, had a citrus charred taste, the pickled onions were a good pairing. If you don't like lamb though I would not recommend. 3 entree we tried was the Torta , served with black beans and pickled onions. The bread had a nice crunch. The pickling was very strong, I wasn't a huge fan of this but my husband enjoyed it. Finally, the desserts... the concha was one of the best concha's I've had! It was light airy and flavorful! My husband had the miso cookie and it was such a great combo with the chocolate. If you find yourself in La Jolla this is definitely a place to stop by!

Everything i said below minus a couple stars.. Comedor Nishi allows dogs inside the restaurant. Not only is the restaurant small but dogs shouldn't be so close to patrons or the food. I know I'm alone with this one as SD has a lot of pet lovers. I unfortunately have dog allergies. Will have to rethink before visiting again.

Have the pork sandwich! It's the best lunch I've had in a while Polite and helpful service too

This place is my new favorite brunch spot in San Diego! The food is amazing and not too salty, the staff is super friendly, and the ambiance was nice and quiet on a Monday morning. Huevos rancheros (5/5): a very interesting take with turkey and green beans. I loved the uniqueness of it and found the flavors to be perfectly balanced. Desayuno nishi (5/5): a good mix of a lot of everything you could want for breakfast. Everything is perfectly cooked. This place is very reminiscent of cafes in Mexico City. The menu is Mexican and Japanese inspired. Their salsas are delicious as well. I want to come back to try their bread and other dishes!

Grabbed lunch here with a couple friends. As soon as I walked up I was greeted. We didn't wait too long for seating. The inside is very cute. They have serval tables outside as well. I had the seabass absolutely delicious. I have been thinking about that and the sope de Barbacoa Since. All the other dishes for the table was delicious. The cured salmon was also another hit. If you don't like too much salt not for you since it was cured in soy sauce. You cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. Love the ambiance, very casual and the portion sizes are prefect. I 10/10 recommend.

After learning from another Yelp review that owners of the Taco Stand and Himitsu came together to open Comedor Nishi, I was excited to try this place. I really enjoy both of those restaurants and think they're both done very well. The whole vibe is really cute. It reminds me of a place you'd see in Portland or Seattle--an intimate dining experience tucked away, just off the main road, with mood lighting, a neutral color scheme with bright accents, and an open kitchen layout. I wanted to love this place; I wanted it to become my next regular spot. I want to preface the rest of this review by making it clear that I understand that they are a new restaurant and still have some kinks to work out, but my partner assured me that early feedback is the most helpful kind of feedback, so I decided to review. We started off ordering the sangria and suero cocktails, which consisted of red and white wine, respectively, as well as topo chico, lime juice, and sea salt. Our server, while friendly, didn't mention that they needed to refill the lime juice to make our second drink until we received it, which was at the time they brought out our main food items (about 20-30 minutes after we had ordered the two drinks). We had started drinking the sangria first when they brought out the double chocolate-miso cookie and pineapple scone that we ordered, and right away we felt that the sangria had too much salt in it. We like interesting drinks, especially espresso tonics, and we thought that these drinks would be reminiscent of them. Instead, they tasted like something closer to a margarita, which I suppose is how you get around not having a full liquor license in the early days. I tried the pineapple scone first, and we felt that this was the best thing we ordered overall. The sweetness of the pineapple was subtle enough to not overpower the saltiness of the scone, and we would have enjoyed it even more if the sangria hadn't been so salty. Next we tried the cookie, and while it was rich in flavor, and the concept of a chocolate, miso, and sesame cookie sounds amazing, we both thought there were too many sesame seeds on top. It was a little too loud, if you know what I mean. It was like "I have these ingredients and I want to use them, but I just don't know how to blend it all together." Like Guy Fieri was gonna pop out at any second. As I mentioned, we tried the suero when it came out with the main items we ordered, which were the Torta de Cochinita Pibil and the Pan Frances. The suero tasted even more like a margarita, and the lime was even a bit too overpowering. The cochinita pibil torta also came with black beans, avocado, and pickled onions. The bread was soft enough that you could cut it in half without too much trouble, but still had the crispy outer shell that offers a crunchy texture. The meat was decently cooked, but my partner and I felt that the torta lacked something overall. Maybe it was that our drinks were so salty that we couldn't taste much salt in anything else, or maybe it was that the torta's flavors were so subtle that they simply couldn't be discerned, but at this point in the meal, we were starting to feel a bit disappointed. We dug into the Pan Frances last, hoping to end on a sweet note, but alas, it wasn't in the cards. Again we were enticed by the promise of a well-crafted Mexican-Japanese menu item that lived up to the legacies of the Taco Stand and Himitsu, but again we felt it fell flat. The bread was dense and cakey, similar to concha bread, and probably similarly as unsweetened. Whereas on conchas you have the sugary coating on top, this bread had sour cream and berry compote. The toppings were too tart for the rest of the bread, which felt flavorless in comparison. We didn't finish this or the cookie, but my partner decided to take the bread home so he could attempt to fix it up later. Overall, this place has great potential. We were very intrigued by the menu items and are looking forward to returning in the future to try lunch and/or dinner, but we feel that the menu items need a bit of a reworking in the meantime. Like, keep all the same items but just work on the ingredient ratios. We're hoping this feedback is useful to someone with input on the menu.

The owners of Taco Stand and Himitsu (plus other restaurants in SD and on the East Coast) have converted the former Coffee Cup in the village of La Jolla into this new Japanese-Mexican spot specializing in breakfast and lunch. The soft opening occurred last weekend and will continue for a few more weeks. The plan is to eventually roll out dinner service early next year. A couple of rows of tables were out front on the sidewalk while the inside of the suite had about double the number of seats compared to outside. Breakfast items were available all day and consisted of two Bowls, a dozen Principales, and a few baked goods (Pan Dulce). Lunch was served between noon and 3 pm. Four Entradas, five Principales, and two desserts were featured. My visit occurred right as lunch began so I picked one of the Principales in the Lobina with Arroz Cremosa. This dish was a fillet of striped bass with roasted mushrooms served over creamy rice. Four pieces of bread were provided on the side to sop up the liquid on the bottom of the plate. The mushrooms provided an earthy flavor to complement the fish. While waiting for my entree, a complimentary pineapple scone was brought to my table. I should have saved it for dessert, but it looked too good to not consume immediately. The scone was smaller than what I was familiar with, but the fruity flavor was strong. Since it was the initial weekend of business, the staff was soliciting feedback from customers. I appreciated the generosity of the ownership as I provided my thoughts on the food I sampled. As Chef Ibáñez refines the menu and adds dinner, I can see Comedor Nishi's fusion offerings filling a unique niche in the dining scene of the village area.

This place is definitely somewhere you want to check out! Parking can be tough as heads up. We went here on a Saturday early afternoon, which didn't seem as crowded as there were seating inside and outside but the place is small so there can be a chance of a wait. Servers were really friendly and we got great service. I got myself a mimosa, Desayuno Nishi, and Double Chocolate Chip Miso Cookie and they all tasted really quick. It is higher on price but very worth it as the quality was fresh and was unique since it's a Mexican-Japanese fusion. I definitely would come here again to try out other foods they have as there were many on the menu I did want to try out. Highly recommend checking this place out!

This brunch spot has a very cozy interior and the staff are super welcoming and attentive. We started off with the horchata coffee, which admittedly threw me off since I am not a coffee person. We then had the salmon tostada, which was an all around solid starter with lox style salmon on a tostada. The highlight of the meal however was for sure the chilaquiles, with the barbacoa and scrambled eggs add on being a must. The scrambled eggs were a perfect creamy texture and the dish was all around cohesive with great flavors.

Ever since returning from Mexico City we've been on the hunt for a restaurant that embodies the perfect marriage between trendy vibes with top notch modern Mexican cuisine, and that's where Comedor Nishi enters the picture. San Diegans have long rejected the idea that Mexican food can be just as elevated and classy as their counterparts of French and Italian cuisines (and have long eschewed from shelling top dollars at restaurants such as the late El Jardin), but I think and I hope that long held belief is now becoming out of fashion. In the zeitgeist of SD revitalization of restaurant scenes (think Consortium Holdings) Comedor Nishi couldn't have popped up at a better and opportunistic time. It also helps that both my husband and I are huge fans of the recently awarded 2-Michelin-starred Pujol. We showed up on a quiet and sun-kissed Saturday morning, pleasantly to find a parking spot across the street. I sighed in grateful relief at the lack of an insurmountable line of people waiting outside. This place simply existed in a calmer part of La Jolla downtown. Seeing us approach, our delightful waiter offered to seat us outside in the shade with the promise of firing up the overhead heat lamp. The interior boasted an intimate, earthy wooden-toned environment with open kitchen. The preexisting diners were happily chomping down their decadent breakfasts and chatting away. The menu was not overwhelming and had solid classic breakfast offerings of molletes, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and even cochinita pibil. Originally I was going to settle for huevos rancheros, our waiter convinced our friend and myself to get the desayuno nishi instead - which was their playful Mexican twist on the classic English breakfast with bratwurst, black beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and fried eggs. The plate was quite filling and if I could I would have licked the plate clean. My husband couldn't resist the chilaquiles verdes, as always, and added on the lamb barbacoa - such luxury! He was delighted to find hidden black beans and avocados under the bed of chilaquiles. Portion size and pricing were very reasonable, and every bite sent me back to CDMX. We also got the sesame encrusted miso-chocolate cookies with gooey center and crumbly exterior - that was definitely the highlight of our meal and I wished I had gotten 10 of them to go! Coffee and cafe de olla were equally excellent. Our server snuck in an extra cup of cafe de olla for our friend (he did ask nicely) while refilling our coffee. I cannot recommend this place enough, if you want a quiet morning with all around good vibes and nourishing filling modern Mexican brunch offerings, then Comedor Nishi is going to be your jam. I read that they may be exploring dinner service soon. Will definitely be back to check it out.

Visited on 12/14/24: just wanted to write this review because comedor nishi deserves more hype! Atmosphere- 10/10 the interior is intimate and the space is small but you can tell they paid a lot of attention to detail while designing the space. It felt so comfy and warm but also modern and minimalist at the same time. Food- We were hoping to try the chocolate concha but they were out. Instead our server recommended the pineapple scone and we were so pleasantly surprised! It was moist and I'm usually not a fan of pineapple but it was so good! the Desayuno Nishi was great, everything was seasoned well and really flavorful. The salmon tostada was also good, super fresh and well balanced. The only reason for the 4/5 star review is because of the tostada de comote. both my friend and I usually enjoy seaweed but even before the first bite it was outwardly extremely fishy smelling. We gave it a couple bites but were unable to finish it because of how fishy the seaweed tasted. Not sure if the seaweed had gone bad, but it left us with an uneasy feeling. Even with that, I still really enjoyed the rest of the meal which goes to say something! Service- Our server was amazing! He was so attentive and took care of us well and gave us the great recommendation of the pineapple scone. When we got the bill I mentioned that the tostada de comote might need some tweaking to the recipe and he took it off of our tab without even asking. You can tell that the staff here really care about the food and quality of service.

3.5 stars I was super intrigued by the concept of mixing Japanese and Mexican cuisine, so this was one of the places I was most excited about in La Jolla. Had the salmon tostada, which was okay but not something I'd bother to get again. I think the salmon was just still a bit too overwhelmingly fishy for me (with not enough other stuff to cut it), although I was super impressed with how well the tostada held together and cracked perfectly when you bit into it (I'm so used to dealing with tostadas that crack in the wrong place so you're then trying to quickly eat the rest without dropping the toppings). And, if you think the tostada seem pricy, that's because this is not a small tostada, it is very large and hefty. Also tried their pecan tart, which I appreciated was not too sweet (perhaps the only pecan tart I've ever had that I can say this about), but had an interesting spicing that I wasn't a huge fan of. Again, not a winner for me. Ultimately, not wow-ed by my limited sampling, but appreciate the creativity and uniqueness of what they're doing,

Completely blown away by this place and still thinking about the food!! Came in to dine for lunch on a Friday and enjoyed the: Chileatole Tostadas de Camote Lamb Sope de Barbacoa De Olla Mexican candies The Chileatole, Tostadas de Came were lifechanging. truly unique flavor profiles that I couldn't get enough of The staff and service were amazing and they were super kind and friendly. The Mexican candies were so cute and delicious!!! I cannot recommend this place enough!

I believe I was the original Yelp review (waaaay back) for the prior brunch spot (Mission Cup Cafe). Nishi is fabulous. Light, impeccable. Outdoor seating. And the food is off the charts -- high end Mexican cuisine for breakfast/brunch. The twist is the pricing is reasonable! Seriously, Vegetarian options. Friendly.

Best chilaquiles I've had in San Diego! the place is very cozy and the staff super friendly. We will repeat next weekend :)

Great addition to SD food scene. Food is delicious and creative. It does seem like they're still working a few kinks about the flavor palate out -- or at least they need to--but the baseline is still solid it will only improve. The food and space reflect intention and care. Service was great and overall design and use of space is gorgeous.

Came pretty early in their opening and got the desayuno nishi. It was plenty of food for me. Just wish they gave 2 sausages and less beans. The mustard seed tasting dip? was a nice flavor blast for this dish. Amazing roasted veggies. Nice interior and kind service. Would visit again.

Comedor Nishi is a new Japanese-Mexican fusion spot that opened a few weeks ago in La Jolla, and it's so cute & delicious! I read that the chef is from Pujol (a famous upscale restaurant in Mexico City) so was very excited to try. There was no wait for walking in on a Saturday morning as the restaurant is still new and getting the word out. The interior is very warm, aesthetic, and fairly intimate of a space with some patio seating available as well. We ordered the vanilla concha, cured salmon tostada, desayuno nishi, and steak & eggs. Everything was excellent! And for a reasonable price. Would definitely come back.

Adorable new brunch spot in LA Jolla! Reallt uniqur and tasty fusion of french, mexican, and asian dishes. The aesthetic is simple, but the dish presentation are beautiful! I love the variety of plates each dish comes on, I feel like it compliments each type of dish so well. I had the opportunity to go here for brunch and went back for lunch as well. A few of my favorites are their scones and their miso cookies ( I've never had me so cookies before, and they are 100% game changer, gooey on the inside, with sesame seeds on top). My favorite lunch dish would have to be the short rib. The potatoes and carrots on the side are perfectly cooked as great side dishes. they have pretty tasteful mocktails and a small ocktails as well. Although not a huge selection, they are each well crafted, blended & flavored to perfection. I will definitely be returning customers. this is a great place for a weekday or weekend brunch or lunch!

Mexican inspired food with a Japanese/French fusion. I ordered the cured salmon on a bagel which came with a side salad. The flavors were extremely unique and they made their Dijon mustard in-house which is pretty cool. Salmon was fresh and I regret not getting it on the tostada. Also, the pea & parsley salad was delicious. Will definitely be coming back! Also service was 10/10.

Underrated gem in La Jolla - don't sleep on this spot. Don't hold them to this but they were kind/flexible enough to serve us breakfast even though we arrived just at the cutoff time Chef Ibáñez took time to greet us and discuss the dishes and was notably kind to us. I had the Desayuno Nishi, an I loved every bite! The food hit me in a nostalgic way since the breakfast sausage reminded me of the polush kielbasa I had growing up combined with Mexican flavors it was like my past and present came together in a single bite. The food here is special and world class - I can't wait to come back.

Very tasty food and good tea too. Pleasant outdoor eating space and pleasant (though scattered/distracted) service. The unusual multi-ethnic menu works fine. Portions are not big, and prices are not cheap. I will eat here again, but the price is an obstacle considering what you get.

I live around the corner and was happy to see this place be converted into a new concept by the owners of Himitsu (local favorite of mine) Great hospitality & delicious food here. I got the steak and eggs for breakfast and it was fantastic. Wish these guys a lot of success

First time here on a Saturday around 10am, and shocked that we got in immediately and there was no line. I love the layout and being able to see the open kitchen. This restaurant reminds me of the quintessential restaurants in Mexico City. The menu is small but what they do have is executed perfectly. My husband and I shared the salmon tostada - very fresh fish, great flavor. We both had chilaquiles with the verde sauce. I had scrambled eggs with mine. The portion was huge! These were also some of the most delicious and fluffy scrambled eggs I've ever had. The verde sauce was full of flavor and the chips were perfect. Next time I may try the roja sauce because this was not spicy enough for my liking. I also had the chocolate concha, as the vanilla was already sold out! It was a good concha but not the best. I also had a mimosa and it was clearly fresh squeezed orange juice and tasted delicious but a very small size. Service was good and prices were very reasonable considering quality and quality. I will be back!

My coworker and I visited Nishi Comedor today, and we were delighted with everything! We ordered a Sangria and a 'Suero' to start, and they were delicious and refreshing. To share, we ordered some molletes and a cochinita pibil sandwich, and we were super satisfied with everything! The cochinita pibil is something everyone should try, plus the árbol chili sauce they serve is delicious!! They also gifted us a chocolate concha, and wow, the flavor was amazing! But the best part of all was the incredible attention from the entire staff. The food arrived very quickly, and they constantly checked if we needed anything else. The place was very clean, and the air conditioning was perfect for enjoying the meal! I would definitely return and recommend it to family and friends!!

Absolutely blown away. It's the best food I've had in a while, especially for the price point. You have to try the Tostadas de Camote and Lobina, arroz cremoso. If you want Michelin star quality without the insane price, this is the place to go.

Legit! If you want a gourmet breakfast experience with a quaint atmosphere, this is your spot. Super yummy fusions of French, Mexican etc cuisines. Legit coffee making by the GM!

The food is authentic, fresh and delicious!! Servers are friendly and knowledgeable. It's a charming, clean and chic restaurant! Great addition to the village in La Jolla!

Outstanding food and service. The seabass is A must try! A very original menu with a unique varity

The ambiance is great, and the staff is really sweet! The place offers more small plates but definitely recommend the salmon tostada! The owner was so sweet and gave us a free miso cookie which I really enjoyed! Definitely recommend!

Saturday morning brunch was delightful here. It's a cute clean cozy spot with seating inside or outside. The chilaquiles verde had a lovely flavor and the portion size did not disappoint. Staff is very kind and take pride in their restaurant. I definitely will be returning. Yum!

The waiter at the restaurant was very attentive and friendly. He gave me a seat that allowed me a view towards the window. The restaurant was clean and organized. All dishes prepared for me were meticulously crafted. I observed this was the same for those at other tables. My only regret is that I did not have time on my journey to have a return visit. If I should venture to this area again, I will definitely make a return.

This place is solid and look forward to going back. I haven't had Mexican food this good in the US. Tried the Coliflor con Mole, the sope and the torta de Carne. Although the food is infused with Japanese ingredients, the blend is seamless and the taste is authentic. They did a good job with the renovation of the restaurant (former Coffee Cup) and the staff are attentive, polite, and down to earth.

Huevos rancheros was a soupy mess. The bean tamal had an odd flavor. Cochinita pibil sandwich was flavorless. Service was not bad...but not good either. Went on a mellow Sunday for brunch so the kitchen wasn't busy. Food came fast.

Some of the best breakfast I've EVER had! The juevos rancheros and the chilequiles were to die for. The flavors were so delicious and clean. Perfect amount of spice! Everything was soooo delicious. We loved it all. Even the orange juice was perfect! Topped it off with an authentic vanilla concha (SO GOOD) and a latte. Can't wait to make this place a regular . Service was also fantastic, really great people. And the vibe was on point!

Vegan, vegetarian or not. they have amazing fusion dishes that your taste buds may not know exist. Presentation is beautiful and loved the chile atole, Miso Mole with a cauliflower steak and chilaquiles. Freshly squeezed OJ and cafe de la olla !!! We were so pleasantly surprised and so full we didn't have dessert . But we are going back! Julio was amazing at helping all of us (party of 4) choose dishes. We trusted his judgement and boy did he get it right. Everyone is friendly and very attentive. Restaurant is very clean and outside seating is also available. Yes ! Go!

Mexican cuisine at it's best! The real thing with an unexpected twist, don't miss out on this neighborhood gem!

Bananas good. So yummy. I tried this place not knowing very much about it and I am so pleasantly surprised that there is a fantastic breakfast/brunch place in La Jolla that has interesting menu items. This pork sandwich was to die for.

Service and food were excellent! I spilled my coffee while walking into the restaurant and the GM was kind enough to make me a complimentary iced horchata latte to replace it - it was free delicious! Lived me salmon tostada and cochinita pibil torta. The salsas were also great, as well as the sangria and suero (both super refreshing). Decor is clean and modern but also casual. We didn't have to wait for a table (came around noon on a Sunday). The conchas are also delicious. We'll be back!

The best concha you will ever have in your life, guaranteed. Also one of the best French toast's I've ever had.

As a local who still misses Coffee Cup, which was previously in this space, I'm happy to say that Comedor Nishi is a worthy successor and a great addition to the neighborhood. They've done a nice job redesigning the inside and outside, the service is friendly and attentive, and the food that I've tried so far is delicious. I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu. It's going to be one of my go-to places in the village, just like Coffee Cup was.