I was searching for a great Mexican restaurant in Old Town that my family and I had eaten at some time ago. Thinking this was it, we began to wait for a table, only to end up going to a terrible Mexican restaurant down the road. We eventually came back for dessert (pineapple flan) and hot chocolate and it was... more

Great restaurant - amazing food, romantic ambiance, and friendly staff. (Great place for date night) The atmosphere is a bit more relaxed and quiet compared to most other restaurants in Old Town. They have an outdoor area that is very nice with a huge fire pit, which really sets the mood!! There is a large drink menu - I highly... more

This place is not inexpensive, our check for three people with 3 entrees, 2 sodas, 1 cocktail, and 1 sharred dessert was $97.00. We arrived at about 5:00 PM on a Friday night and were seated immediately, but by 6:15 when we left the place was packed. Our waitress was both informative and attentive. She took the time to explain... more

During a trip to San Diego in March 2008, we waited over 45 minutes to get seated at Zocalo Grill - it seemed like it would be a nice place and the aromas we had been admiring during our nightly strolls. During our wait in the bar/serving area, there were many observances of things that when combined should have been... more

This is a very nice place in a typical turisty location. The food is excellent. Very flavorful and carefully prepared. The service was good, even on a busy night. The bartender was serving up some very good Anejo tequila. There are several other restaurants in Old Town, but none as nice as this one. I recommend the carnitas and the... more

We had an excellent evening at Zocalo. The food and service were outstanding, and it had just the right ambience for a meal with a good friend. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice dinner experience. We made a reservation to be on the safe side, but I don't think it would have been necessary the evening... more