The Blind Burro

I ordered a lobster taco with street corn and tried two different margaritas. While the street corn was a bit too sour for my taste, and the margaritas, despite being listed as distinct, tasted quite similar, the calamari was excellent. Overall, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was fantastic. I’d happily give this place 4.5 stars!

All i wanted was some good tacos since i moved out of the state. That was delivered! My drink was great too but i forget which one it was, i know it had mango in it,our waitress reccommened it! Went on a Saturday night right before the party goers came out and it was perfect not too crowded.

I came here with a group of 7 for lunch and it was great. I ordered the surf & turf pasta and it was very good the only con I would say is the portion was small for the price. Other people in my group order tacos, machedes, surf & turf tacos and everyone were pleased with their meals. Some stated they wished their portions were larger but stated the flavor was overall good. I plan on returning while I’m in the area before I leave. The service was great.

Great vibe, but limited vegetarian options. They only had one vegetarian taco, which I didn’t enjoy much, the cauliflower pieces were too large and undercooked.

This spot is like block from the Padres stadium so you can enjoy a meal and drink before you enter or a drink after. The average cost a plate is $23, I would recommend paying the $2 uncharged for the corn, well worth it, definitely better then rice or beans. For a starter I would get the salsa flight, it comes with 4 salsa a flavor and spice level for everyone. They have outdoor seating with shade cover for those nice days, and great for people watching. Good restaurant decor, a lot of seating plus they also have to bars with seating at both. The quality of the is decent, nothing rave about, but a good spot for an outing with friends.

The server was prompt and suggested a few dishes when asked what where her favorites. I went with carne asada chimichanga. It came with a side of beans that had a nice kick to them. She also gave me a side of their homemade habanero salsa to kick the chimichanga up an additional notch. This thing was huge. Definitely big enough for 2. Their chips and guacamole were beyond fresh and flavorful. I normally don’t eat a lot of guacamole, but this I could eat by itself by the spoonful.

Ate there for a late lunch. Open air dining. Multiple games on. Music kind of loud. Service was friendly. Food was tasty. My wife is gluten-free and was able to find multiple options she could eat. My street tacos had really good flavor.

It's a pretty good place to eat. I tried the burro bowl. They don't have a HUGE veggie selection, but everything is adjustable. The staff was very friendly and helped us pick the right options to avoid any non-veg options(like one of the beans is refried in lard while the other isn't). Also, unfortunately, no halal meat, but they have fish! Also, the pineapple mocktail is also good(no alcohol!). It's a pretty place, not too crowded, and has a nice aesthetic. Had lovely conversations with my colleagues here!

Came by on a Friday night, somewhat quieter than we expected it. It's definitely more of a bar vibe, but we were pleasantly surprised at the taste of the food, plus our server was very nice and attentive. Our group had the burro bowl (salmon, shrimp, asada) and all agreed each one was very tasty. Luckily we had ordered guacamole and a side of sour cream for another person, so we added some of that along with salsa and that really brought it to the next level! The al pastor torta was good (according tot he people that had it). The only down side (which I think just comes with the dish) is that the queso fundido came with chips vs. tortillas like I'm used to.

I was at conference at the convention center and this spot was relatively close to walk to. I've been to SD many times before, but this was the first time I have been to this restaurant. The moment you walk in you can tell it's a cool spot to just hang and watch sports. The bar(s) are welcoming layout is designed in a way where you can see a TV on any screen. I came in with a relatively large party, and the waitress was amazing. She took care of us and made sure all was done well. I ordered the chilaquiles and thought they were good. I kind of wish it was bit wetter and a little spicier. Also the bowl is awkward, but nonetheless the food was good overall.

We met some friends at Blind Burro on the morning of the Padres Opening Day. The place was absolutely packed. Nuts to butts people, yet somehow our friends were able to snag a table in the bar area. After letting the bouncer at the door know that we weren't trying to skip the line, we were just meeting friends, he allowed us entry. We found our friends, rather, they found us as they saw us walk up. Not long after we sat we were approached by our lovely young server. She was amazing. I wish that I had gotten her name to give her proper kudos. We were there just for a few drinks and she was on top of it. She had to squeeze through the mass of standing room only people to deliver drinks and food and take orders. Somehow she pulled it off. We were never left waiting. (Management: Opening Day, two couples at the 4-top near the entrance, by the satellite bar at the windows. Our server was fantastic!) Good drinks, good times, great service. Well done Blind Burro.

I was staying at Margaritaville across the street and just happened to find this place. I ordered a Burro Bowl with carnitas and it was delicious. The dish has a good balance of everything. Their mocktail (watermelon fauxito) was so refreshing and I just wanted more and more! Service was amazing as well. I was in San Diego for work with a team from Miami and this place became our favorite place. We ordered lunch from them a few times and their machetes were absolute hit among all of us and we got super hooked on them!

Great food - fun ambiance! Staff was friendly, and service moved at the right pace, even on a busy concert night!

This place was a great place for some Mexican food. Service was top notch. Beautiful outside eating area to enjoy the San Diego perfect weather. I had the Birria Burrito and while It wasn't the ultimate best I've ever had.... It was still delish. The real star of the day was the corn. Omg was that amazing. Hands down a must get. Come check this place out.

Been here twice, once before and after a Padres game. If you leave the game in the 8th inning and get there before everyone else leaves, it's easy to find a table. If you leave the game when everyone else does, it's a risk. It filled up really fast once the game ended. If you get there 30-45 min before a game, it will be packed. For a table of 2, the wait was surprisingly short - 10 min. We ended up finding seats at the bar instead. They are a well run machine. Service is great, everyone is friendly, and you do not feel like you're being ignored despite how busy they are. Food is decent, but we mainly came for drinks. They have a great happy hour. If you don't see the specials listed, ask! When we went, it started at 3pm. Grab the tall can of Estrella and a shot of Casamigos for $18! It's a great deal. Their queso dip is really good and filling. It was a lot for two people. It's a sports bar/restaurant vibe. No one is dressed up when we've come. It's very close to petco park so this is a no brainer when deciding where to pre-game before a game or concert.

According to my Yelp history, I've been eating here for over 10 years, almost all of which is during Comic Con weekend. Blind Burro is a good place...you come for the lively ambience, festive downtown crowd, for some elevated and a bit overpriced Mexican food. Service from the staff is always friendly and attentive. Inflation! The Chimichanga Burrito went from $18 to $23 in just a year...I remember it being good but not that good. It's enough food for the average American, but my beer belly needs more. I opted for the $16 Nachos, and added carne asada for extra $6, for a total of $22. This was a lot of food! A generous pile of flour and corn tortilla chips, covered in queso manchego, triple chile cheese sauce, pico de gallo, radish, candied jalapeños, guacamole, queso cotija and that extra $6 carne asada that was beefy, tender, and delicious! I ate about 2/3rds of this before giving up and sharing with my friends. This is the best bang for your burro!

We had attended an afternoon game at Petco Park and decided to have dinner here after the game at the recommendation of relatives who had previously eaten here. It was a good choice as the place was packed. The menu offers several different flavored margaritas and I opted for the strawberry one and another person in our party had the house margarita. They both looked and tasted great. For dinner I had the cilantro lime grilled shrimp Baja tacos. The shrimp were really good and had just enough spice to make them tasty but not too hot. My husband had the surf and turf tacos. They came with lobster and steak and were a great size taco. For my side I decided to try the kale cole slaw and I have to say it was pretty tasty. My husband had the street corn and really like it. Another one of our group had the Al Pastor tacos. They included Marinated pork and bacon. She loved her dish also. One member of our group had his tacos come out a lot later than the other dishes so our waiter comped his food, a very nice gesture.

Omg -Tiffany Hands down the best! Not to mention cheapest drinks - kettle & soda... if you are going anywhere this is one of the price conscious and bomb food! Yummy-

We used to come here just for the corn and poblano flautas and they took them off the menu. Bring them back please! No longer a vegetarian-friendly place :(

Best place to grub and people watch especially during Comic Con! I'm so happy I was able to make reservations on the open table app because I knew it would get crowded. We were sat down immediately, our server was very attentive and the Comic Con Beetlejuice specials were pretty cool! Food was priced right and drinks were on point! My husband and son enjoyed their TJ Hot Dog with Fries & their chips and salsa. We will come again!

One of the few places open on New Year's Day and we got happy hour prices! House margarita wasn't bad for $8. And of course Dave had to get the TJ hot dog which came with pickled jalapeños and fries. We shared a beef chimichanga. Portion was generous but I enjoyed the side of beans more than the burrito itself TBH. Our server checked on us often. Overall we would come again. I would fit it in standard Mexican restaurant. You won't be wowed but you won't be disappointed.

I was in San Diego for a conference and had the pleasure of eating here not once, but TWICE it was that good! Everything I ate was delicious, savory, and decently authentic. Service was excellent and accommodating as we were a large group that required multiple receipts. Wait staff was undeterred by this "challenge." Ambiance was fun, lively, and energetic. We sat outside and could see passersby in their Padres gear, tourists, and folks of all walks of life! Proximity to my hotel and conference venue were convenient and easy to get to. The food was bar none! While everything I ate was great - my favorite was the pozole! Definitely the reason I returned for lunch the next day. A fun side dish was the Mexican street corn (aka esquite) - this isn't hard to make and was a refreshing accompaniment to my surf and tacos! This place is definitely worth checking out!

I've been eating here for 2 years and how have I not written a review. Their in house made chorizo is amazing. I have no choice but to get the Sonoran crisp and add chorizo. The margaritas are amazing and of course local beers on tap. The service is always spot on and with it being on the corner you get great people watching! Some other favorites are protein bowl, taquitos, carnitas tacos, and the churros!

Walked around Downtown SD and decided as a group to check out the Blind Burro. Restaurant is very festive. Food and drinks were just okay. + Lobster tacos 2/5: This did not taste like Maine lobster at all. It tasted more like super dry and chewy crawfish. The garlic butter was extremely greasy as well. Pricey without the quality. The street corn that came with it was so spicy when I was told it wasn't. + Organic caramelized pineapple 3/5: Not the best margarita, but it got the job done. Lastly, service was so disappointing for me. I gave my credit card to the server secretly in advance to pay for the meal. Usually in situations like this, the server would just bring the invoice for me to sign when check is requested later on. Well, the server forgot and was about to take my friend's card as payment. I had to stand and remind her that my card is already in her possession. Ugh.

I just want to start that the food is delicious. I had the burger and I was amazed by the flavor oozing from the patty when I squeezed it. Perfectly cooked to how I wanted it. I want to advise that the Nachos is a huge portion for about 4 people easily so the $16 is worth it. The tacos were delicious and I was happy that they are dipped in oil as they should be (since they are called "street tacos"). The Queso especially was delicious but I didn't taste any of the meat since the cheese stole the spotlight. The service was astounding. We came in on a busy hour before a dodger game and we waited a little bit to sit down but they served us promptly after being seated. I was especially happy with the service. The restaurant is a stop by for a beer type of place as they have plenty of space and TV's to accommodate people wanting to see a game of their favorite sport. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

The power bowl was the perfect lunch. It was a large portion. The kid's quesadilla was small even for a toddler but the side of fruit (apples, oranges) was fresh and a good portion. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was a fun cantina.

Their carne asada breakfast burrito is bomb!!! It's a hangover must! There is lots of open space, outdoor seating, tvs and friendly staff.

Really good sangria and great location across from Petco Park. Love the open air feel where you're sitting outside but can still see everything happening inside. The nachos were NOT good. The cheesy sauce was odd texture and the melted cheese was just think and not fully melted. There was also not alot of meat on it. The service was okay. I had to ask for a glass of water to 2 different bartenders as the 1st one walked away and never came back. But this place is always a good stop for us before a Padres game! I just wish the nachos were better and the transition from one bartender to another was a bit better.

Stoped by to grab chips and guacamole and have few drinks. Staff very attentive (an attractive!). Had some spicy Mexican candy shooters and cold beers before the country concert Highly recommend cool indoor/ outdoor bar great for people watching!

I loved it here, easy to find a table, good drinks, good food, and good vibes before the game. I got the tacos, a side of street corn, and a margarita. The tacos were nice and big. The corn was yum and tangy, and off the cob was easy to eat. And the margarita was one of my best I've had.

Fantastic bartender. Even better tacos! Returned after having a great brunch experience 6 years ago on a visit to SD. I enjoyed the lobster tacos with no butter and my husband had the chicken. Hard to say whose were better. They were both amazing. Don't skip on the upgrade to the Mexican street corn as a side. It's the best. The kale slaw was delicious too. Great space and walkable from our hotel and other fav spots in the area.

Service was good food was awful. Everything tasted like Taco Bell. A total waste don't come if you want real food.

I gotta say... been eating here for ten years and have brought others here and the food remains absolutely outstanding. The service is great. The iced tea is REALLY good.... apparently they just got a new brand of iced tea. I know I know, we don't go to Blind Burro for tea, but my liver needed a bit of a break!!! We had street tacos and the chorizo queso with chips to tide us over between bars on the cold holiday night strolling the gaslamp on Saturday. Trust me, get the chorizo queso with chips. I LOOOOVE their thick chips. SO GOOD. The only negative is you do NOT get chips and salsa for free. That is a little annoying, but they make it up in the rest of the food you eat! Great. Now I'm craving Blind Burro again. Highly recommended for unique, upscale fresh delicious Mexican food. Pricing is your typical Gaslamp prices and the food is worth it. SO GOOD.

Quite hype, a little more expensive Mexican restaraunt but they match it in friendliness and service. Chips salsa and guacamole all cost money, but the portions are decent. We got 2 servings of chips and salsa for $5 each and a guacamole for $13. The chips are on the harder side but they last well. A pitcher of margarita cost around 70ish dollars and can adequately fill 7 glasses that they provide. I got full off of chips so I didn't get the tacos and opted for a queso especial. The queso especial again was a generous portion, but the queso was quite rich in sour cream. I found myself getting stuffed and digging for the potatoes and chorizo. It might've been weird but if you want it as an entree it would've been better with the potatoes and sauce separate LOL. But I'm not sure if they'd allow it. It's heavy so it pairs well with something fresher. Overall, the servers checked in frequently and their appetizers are recommended due to adequate portioning. However, it is a more expensive Mexican restaruant. Walkable location downtown and bustling inside with slightly louder music.

Had a date night here and it went pretty darn well, so this is a 5 star in my book any day for that reason alone. Service was fine. Food was fine. My date was a 10, so this place was a 10. Easy, peasy.

Good place to hang out in the Gaslamp with friends. Also family friendly during the day. Service was very good. Drinks were good. We had beer and a mango skinny margarita . Food was average but big portions. We ordered a breakfast burrito and the chilaquiles with carne asada. The breakfast burrito was huge and the chilaquiles was served in a big bowl filled with chips. I felt it was too much chips let over after I ate it with the egg , avocado and carne asada. This sports bar had plenty of space for groups.

The restaurant is a walkable distance from the ballpark which is useful when you're hungry after the game or if you want to get drinks. We were seated right away without reservations which was a treat on such a busy night. The restaurant was a bar like setting and quick to deliver meals and drinks. The drinks were delicious, the food was alright. We ordered the salsa flight which was fun but the burro bowl with added carne asada was a bit on the salty side. Regardless we still ate, drank, and enjoyed. I would come back.

Located on the corner of J st. & 7th Ave. near Petco Park. We've been coming to "The Blind Burro" for many years now because it never disappoints. Today, I had their 'Burro-ito Barbacoa' which is slow braised beef burrito (a bit spicy) accompanied with a 'Strawberry House Margarita'. My husband had their 'Carne Asada Chimichanga' which is a deep fried steak burrito. Both are pretty big in size and tasted delicious with fresh ingredients... We liked the Chimichanga a lot. Shout out to our server 'Alyssa' who was very attentive and did not rush us at all. The restaurant is always clean and organized with outside seating and plenty of TVs throughout so we enjoy watching sports here...the restrooms are also clean every time we've visited. It's always a great time here, which is why we return.

The inside is pretty cool! It's on the darker side though, so you might get bit by mosquitoes. The staff was great and overall the setting was nice. The food was interesting. I had the Baja shrimp tacos with street corn. Both were quite salty, and the shrimp was overcooked. The street corn had good flavor, but was (very) salty. You could get much better value/taste from other places (here, 2 shrimp tacos was $21 which is a bit much).

We were in town to celebrate my birthday and Opening Day of Padres baseball! We visited The Blind Burro several times and had the best experiences! The entire staff was so friendly despite being super busy and drinks and food were delivered quickly! A shout out to Ryan, Anna, Jay, Tiffany, Marin, Annie and Jeremy for making us feel so welcome and helping us to create some fun memories! This is definitely THE spot to pre and post game ... and just to hang out for great drinks and food! We can't wait to come back! Thanks, Team Burro! And Go Padres!!

convenient place to grab drinks during a padres game. drinks are good.. food is okay. staff is always attentive & nice!

Cheese crisp and chimichanga were just okay. Probably more of a drinking spot or a place to go for brunch.

How have I never been here before!? They opened in 2013 and I only recently discovered this place. I just wanted some apps and drinks so we ordered the beans and rice to enjoy with our chips and salsa. The beans were delicious! We chose the pinto beans. The poblano rice was also a hit. With it being busier because of the padres game, our service was amazing! Our server Mackenzie was so friendly and great at checking in on us! Definitely coming back here very soon!

So yummy and fun! Drinks and food were great, good service and a very cool vibe. Out waitress also gave us the in about the bar next door where we went line dancing.

I haven't eaten there yet but I would say their online menu is not very user friendly. I couldn't easily find the cost for their entrees.

Great service. The cilantro lime shrimp taco (I skip the bacon) with the little fried jalapenos is amazing, but the street corn is crack! I could eat it daily. Pricey and worth it.

Right next to the Padres Stadium, you'll find an upbeat and lively Mexican restaurant. This has the energy of a downtown bar but doesn't skimp on the quality of food. One word of advice - don't fill up on the chips and spoil your appetite for the maim course! We had a group of 7 an made the mistake of getting 3 appetizers for the table.. all involving chips: salsa, queso, and nachos. Don't get me wrong.. I LOVE their chips and I'm not mad about the order, but I ordered my main course before I realized what I was in for. Friends - the queso was incredible. served piping hot with chunks of potato and chorizo.. you'll want to lick the dish after. Put a little of their salsa on it and you won't be disappointed. I ordered the Burro Bowl with Chicken and it was really fresh and delicious, but couldn't finish it. The chicken was really well prepped and each bite was tender and deliciously seasoned. Overall it was a great meal and a nice place to grab a margarita before or after you cheer on a baseball team next door!

One of my favorite meals of this San Diego trip! I made a reservation well in advance for our party of 11 and when we arrived, we were seated at a beautiful live edge wooden table. Our server Jesus (who was a sweetheart) came over to take our drink orders and I chose the Harvest Sangria (delicious). All the cocktails were honestly great including the Mai Tai (served in a fun tiki glass), Paloma, Cabo Caliente, Baja Pasion, Pomegranate Margarita, and Pineapple Margarita. We also got two orders of Traditional Guacamole and Queso Especial (which they were able to make without pork) for the table and both were very tasty. As we were waiting for our entrees to come out, Jesus brought over a complimentary (birthday) celebration shot for me, which was massive but surprisingly smooth. And it came with a candle - so cute! When the food did come out, it caused a commotion. None of us expected the size of the Machete Quesadillas. The menu did say "an extra long quesadilla" but these were like triple the size of a regular quesadilla - and they were also delicious. Jesus let me mix and match my tacos so I got a Surf & Turf Taco and a Carne Asada Taco (both fantastic) with a side of street corn (so flavorful, highly recommend). Portion sizes were extremely generous so almost all of us had leftovers to bring home. My friends loved the Baja Shrimp Tacos, Tacos de Pollo, Tinga Enchilada, Burro-ito Barbacoa, and of course the Machetes. We had a great time and the service was seamless. Would return!

43 dollars for four tacos is ridiculous. We ordered ala carte and they were either 10 or 11 dollars and it was just meh.

Best nachos in San Diego in our opinion! Get the Birria, you won't regret it. The candied jalapeños make the whole dang thing that much better...we always ask for an extra cup of them (we could put that shit on everything). Roxanne was so great and everything came out so quick. Happy hour has a $5 light beer and other great things that we will try next time. Can't wait to go back. Can't get enough of those nachoooos! The picture doesn't do them justice. Just go there and get the choooos.

I don't know the rationale for why this place was named after a visually impaired donkey. It's an eatery at the corner of an East Village intersection near Petco Park. When I came for dinner, most of the patrons were tuned into a NFL game being broadcast on the flat screens. The hostess sat me at a high-top table in one corner of the dining area. The menu had a lengthy list of items, but one looked particularly interesting because it wasn't typical bar fare like burgers, pizza, or sandwiches. The Baja "Ramen" was comprised of a pozole chicken dashi broth, al pastor carnitas, scallion, cilantro, jalapeño, oven roasted tomato, soft boiled egg, macha salsa, seaweed, and house made noodles. I never would have expected to come across such a bowl at an establishment like this. For the price, some improvements were needed to this creation. The noodles were overcooked as they were too soggy. The amount of pork should have been increased because the carnitas got lost in the numerous ingredients. I give credit to the kitchen for coming up with this unique ramen, but less would have been more like removing the over roasted tomato. The service from the waiter was okay, but other staff members checked in on me more often than he did. My dining experience was worth a middle of the road three-star rating.

Ordered: Basket of Chips & Salsa (~$4): house-made corn tortilla chips & house salsa Guacamole Tradicional (~$13): avocado, tomato, onion, lime, garlic, cilantro, with house-made tortilla chips Queso Especial (~$13): triple chili cheese sauce, crispy smoked paprika potatoes, house made chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, with house-made corn tortilla chips Baja Ceviche (~$18): Mexican white shrimp, bay scallops, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro, lime 8 Asada Wings (~$16): asada-marinated jumbo wings, buffalo salsa verde, and serrano ranch Surf & Turf Tacos (~$24): angus short rib, lobster, cabbage, ancho-ajo crema, avocado, salsa macha, smoked tomato pico de gallo with a side (street corn (+$2)) Baja Pasión Margarita (~$16): Corralejo Silver, passionfruit purée, orange juice, fresh lime, agave nectar, drambuie, thyme, salted rim Aya's take: Is this the best Mexican food I've had? No. Did any of the dishes disappoint me? Also no. Overall, a solid menu serving the classics and other more unique dishes. The Surf & Turf Tacos were definitely the highlight. Out of the many appetizers we got, the Asada Wings really stood out to me - super juicy and full of flavor. The Baja Ceviche was also fresh and light. Great spot to grab a refreshing drink and a quick bite!

This place was an unexpected surprise! As a Mexican American I rarely go to large restaurants that serve Mexican food bc I'm often disappointed. We went before a game and ordered the corn and queso flautas, chilaquiles and calamari. All three were Delicious!! The salsa with the flautas was actually nice and spicy which I really loved. The drinks were strong (spicy jalapenos/sandia margarita) and the place was so lively and fun. The server was attentive, even with a large crowd there. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd recommend going here for some food and drinks/pregaming

Nothing special about this restaurant. Our waitress was meh. Drinks were okay. I had the mango paloma which was pretty good. The barbacoa burrito was mainly filled with rice although the flavor was not terrible. If you're looking for an authentic tasting Mexican restaurant, this is not it. I would compare it to an el torito. Lastly, parking is horrendous. I parked in a lot a few blocks away. Make sure you drop a pin because you won't find your way back!

Oh my goodness, where do I begin. The best chips and variety of salsas. Delicious drinks such as the sangria and Margarita on the rocks. Highly recommend the lobster tacos. To die for! Ian was awesome as our waiter, so attentive and quick. Ask for him. Will go back again.

Well I really had high hopes from all of these reviews but was pretty disappointed. The salad was delicious but it came with chicken thigh instead of chicken breast and I don't prefer dark meat. The chimichanga was fried in oil that they fried fish in because it only tasted like fish and we don't eat any seafood and threw it out! I don't understand how places deep fry certain items in the same oil as fish!!!! What if someone has an allergy?! The queso dip was a salty mess of sour cream and salt with chorizo and the chips were so thick you could barely bite through it. The ambience was nice with indoor and outdoor dining and the staff was very nice. Maybe it was an off night but man oh man I would rather spend $60 at taco bell. Sorry guys

Our Bartenders were top notch. We watched the game last night at their street side bar and it was perfect. The food was terrific, drinks were on point and the tenders were hustling their butts off. Big shout out to Tiffany, Jeremey, and Kate. Best Tenders I've had in a long time. Thanks from your Alaskan friends. Go Padres! -Jess&Brian