El Sueño in San Diego
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El Sueño

Old Town San Diego, CAMexican restaurant 4.1 (676 reviews)$20–30

Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating, strong cocktail and beer programs, and live music. Fast service, fireplace, and happy hour drinks in a casual, cozy setting.

Outdoor seating

El Sueño has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Good to know

  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • High chairs
  • Bar onsite
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday9:30 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday9:30 AM–9:30 PM

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Contact

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 5, 2026