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Welcome to El Sueño

"El Sueño" in San Diego is a Latinx-owned lounge and cocktail bar that offers a vibrant and intimate atmosphere for guests. With a wide range of amenities like outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a full bar, this spot is perfect for a casual night out. Customers rave about the exceptional service, especially from bartender Hector, who crafts delicious drinks and ensures a memorable experience. The menu features mouthwatering dishes like shrimp tacos, vegan tempe tacos, and flavorful salsas. Overall, El Sueño stands out for its fantastic ambiance, great service, and delectable food options, making it a must-visit destination in Old Town.

LOCATIONS
  • El Sueño
    2836 Juan St San Diego, CA 92110
    2836 Juan St San Diego, CA 92110 Hotline: (619) 510-9813

Welcome to El Sueño, a Mexican lounge and cocktail bar located in the heart of San Diego, CA. This trendy and intimate spot offers a range of amenities to make your dining experience unforgettable. From wheelchair accessibility to outdoor seating and valet parking, El Sueño goes above and beyond to cater to every guest's needs.

But what truly sets El Sueño apart is its exceptional service and delectable dishes. Customers rave about the friendly and knowledgeable staff, with Hector being a standout bartender who crafts the best cocktails in town. Whether you're in the mood for Shrimp tacos, vegan Tempe tacos, or flavorful salsas and guacamole, El Sueño has something for everyone.

The ambiance at El Sueño is second to none, with covered outdoor seating and heaters for those cooler evenings. The Latinx-owned establishment exudes charm and warmth, making it the perfect place to gather with friends or enjoy a romantic dinner.

And let's not forget about the drinks - from Cadillac margaritas to an impressive selection of tequilas, El Sueño has you covered. Pair your drinks with rolled tacos or any other dish on the menu for a truly memorable dining experience.

So why wait? Head over to El Sueño for a night of delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, and impeccable service. You won't be disappointed!

START YOUR REVIEW OF El Sueño
Nastaran M.
Nastaran M.

Came here after Tako. The service was way better here. Hector our bartender made the best drinks and made our celebration fun. Thank you so much.

Katie O.
Katie O.

Best place in old town! Our bartender Hector gave us the best service! He check in on us to make sure we enjoyed out drinks and food! He even offered to take pictures of my group before we asked! I'm excited to come back and I will definitely be looking for Hectors service!

Bianca B.
Bianca B.

Loved every part of our experience at El Sueno! We visited on a busy Friday night & still had amazing service with the perfect atmosphere and vibe. My Fiance had the Shrimp tacos and they were AMAZING. I ordered the vegan Tempe tacos wrapped in corn tortillas - love that they had a filling vegan option other than beans and rice. All 4 salsas they brought out were delicious, and the beans and rice were flavorful. We both ordered the Cadillac margarita, which was the size of a fishbowl. So good! Thank you so Jacob and Lincoln for great recommendations and top tier customer service. And Lindsey and Taylor for being master bartenders! We can't wait to go back !

Charlotte B.
Charlotte B.

I came here with a couple girls for HH and we had a great time! I went to their adjoining restaurant a couple weeks ago and knew I wanted to visit El Sueno soon! The ambiance is fantastic and their decor is lovely. I absolutely recommend sitting outside (they do have heaters). I love that they brought out 4 different salsas with the chips. Their guacamole was flavorful and had a great taste and texture to it. The rolled tacos were quite tasty and had a great crunch to them and I liked the toppings. The birria tacos had great flavor as well and were a bit dry and I wish it came with consomme. I did just get the single taco so I wonder if it comes with consomme with the plate. Our server was so so sweet and friendly. She was relatable and knowledgable about the menu. I told her I was looking for a rum drink so she went to ask the bartender if a certain drink can have substitutions. She came over to check on us multiple times throughout the night (almost too many times IMO lol). Great service! I would recommend coming here! Street or parking lot.

Christina M.
Christina M.

good music and friendly staff, Hector at the bar throw in good drinks and delicious food means a nice relaxing afternoon for our last day enjoying San Diego We enjoyed a Cadillac margarita and Fortaleza neat one of their many tequilas available. But of course had to order chips and all their delicious tasty salsa. The Elote was tasty slightly spicy and juicy. Rolled tacos full of juicy flavorful chicken crunchy covered in marinated red onions some pico and a side of guacamole. First time here and will definitely be sure to come back.

Arion R.
Arion R.

Rarely do we write 5 star reviews but this establishment certainly earned one. We were greeted promptly and courteously by several staff members. The selection of salsas being brought out quickly was a nice treat since we walked in quite hungry. Nick was a very kind and patient server who was very knowledgeable about the menu. He made a special drink for our table which we appreciated big time. The food. The food was full of flavors from start to finish. The chef prepared great dishes that hit the spot

Saadia P.
Saadia P.

Yummy food. Loved the rolled tacos. Server was extremely pleasant. Went there for my friends birthday and they were very kind to give us ice cream with churros that was very delicious. The place was cute and felt like we were in a courtyard with trees. Weather was perfect too. Good thing is they have their own parking.

Andrea M.
Andrea M.

I love it here. I've been with friends several times for Taco Tuesday- all day HH. I usually get the Cadillac Margarita and rolled tacos. Nick and Ryan are amazing bartenders. Ryan waits tables as well as the bar. He can't get pretty busy but stays on top of everything. There's a small parking lot around the restaurant, some street parking. Excellent customer service from everyone.