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El Fandango Restaurant
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Old Town, San Diego
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HISTORYApril 20, 2010This restaurant was built on the spot of the burned ruins of José Manuel Machado family's three mansions, which burned to the ground in 1858. He was one of the first settlers of Old Town in 1781.
GeorgeSeptember 25, 2012Awesome chips and salsa. Woman's bathroom was dirty. If You log onto yelp you will get one free glass of House wine. Overall the food was good.
Arthur MitchellDecember 18, 2011This is a sorry replacement for Casa de Pico when the management of Old Town State Park changed. Decidedly gringo-ized food and drink.
Elijah ColpittsSeptember 6, 2011Great harp player on Friday nights. Created a real atmosphere is was exceptional. Food was good
Emily DangJuly 25, 2011Service was a little slow even though they weren't too packed. The food (enchiladas rancheras, rice, beans) was bland and over-priced. The chicken tortilla soup was decent and the portion was big.
Daniel BetancourtJuly 31, 2012The food is average, Foursquare check-in will give you a free dessert though!
Rhonda StephensJune 12, 2013Not impressed at all! Slow service, high prices for food that was served 30 minutes after being ordered. Plus the portions were very skimpy! I do not recommend this place.
Raja DashFebruary 14, 2010A Mexican resto w/o hot sauce? Waiter's a jerk b/c the add auto-gratuity of 18% for 6+ people
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El Fandango is an historically interpretive restaurant, reflecting the changing pattern of food preparation in California during the time period of 1846 to 1856.
The menu of El Fandango reflects the collection of cuisine that took root during this period.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
(619) 298-2860
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