Before the gringos took over, California was part of Mexico and early San Diego was more Mexican than Anglo. Old Town was where it all started and the spirit of Mexican cuisine is well represented in Pescado a la Naranja (grilled fish in a sauce of fresh orange juice, cilantro, butter, garlic, and pimento stuffed green olives), a frosty Margarita, and live Mariachi music. Festive vibe, folk art...
Bazaar Del Mundo Shops, a warren of mostly Latin-themed gift stores, operates this Mexican restaurant a block away from Old Town State Historic Park. Casa Guadalajara is both better and less crowded than most Old Town options, although waits of 30 minutes or more are not unusual on Friday and Saturday. Mariachi tunes played by strolling musicians enliven the room nightly, and you can dine...
Editorial Review:
Landmark Mexican restaurant in an Old Town hacienda with festive patio seating in the original Bazaar del Mundo.