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Fred's Mexican Cafe

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Old Town, San Diego
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    Katie K.
    "Try the calamari Taco n add some hot sauce..delicious!!"(4 Tips)
    PetZoneTropicalFish
    "$2 tacos & cheap prices on beer and shots on Taco Tuesdays!"(9 Tips)
    Kayla
    "Great margaritas!!! Buffalo chicken tacos = amazing!"(19 Tips)
    Steve L.
    "The patio is dog friendly which is awesome."(8 Tips)
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  • Elif O.heart icon on user image
    Elif OnerJune 28, 2015
    stop halfway through whatever you are eating here, and you'll be fine. some serious garlic in the guac. but yummy all the way!
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  • Chris O.
    Chris OSeptember 16, 2014
    Authentic old town Mexican stop. Make sure you go for Taco Tuesday. Parking will be super busy in Old Town so make sure you get there early and bring your patience.
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  • Neha D.heart icon on user image
    Neha DubeyJanuary 3, 2017
    The food is good, good portion size, tasty salsa! The patio is dog friendly and they have a dog menu too! Sizzler fajita is good to try..
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  • Rachael L.
    Rachael LeonieFebruary 23, 2015
    The margarita and portion sizes are astounding. We decided to come here when the line for Coyote Cafe was out the door --safe to say, we weren't disappointed!
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  • Karla R.
    Karla RenfroMarch 12, 2012
    Fun atmosphere inside restaurant at night & location is great (Old Town). Love their California burrito, quesadilla, chips & salsa. Good service too.
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  • Kevin "KevCo" S.heart icon on user image
    #7. 3 different tacos, black beans,and rice is great. Order the"KA" margarita strong but tasty
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  • Jokie T.heart icon on user image
    Jokie TolentinoSeptember 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The shrimp diablo made me sweat. Awesome! A little hectic during Taco Tuesday though.
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  • Joshua L.
    Joshua LivecchiSeptember 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Be sure to get here early in taco Tuesday, it fills up quick. Also check in on yelp for free queso!
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  • Joshua L.
    Joshua LivecchiJanuary 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best place for taco Tuesday. Get the surf and turf taco and the house margarita!
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  • Richard
    RichardSeptember 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If your bar tender is Jeff or Sam, tip them well they are by far the best here. All of them are good but these two are fantastic!
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  • Richard
    RichardSeptember 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Bar tenders are great polite and friendly. Jeff is probably the best. Tip well. They work for it. Honestly my fav place to eat.
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  • Lyndsi W.
    Lyndsi WinerSeptember 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Not the best for food but AWESOME jumbo marg for a great price during Happy hour! It's worth it for a pre dinner drink at a discount.
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  • Frances G.
    Frances GreenSeptember 21, 2012
    Chicken Chingaderas are to die for. If you're looking for healthy... San Diego Salad is the way to go!
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  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaAugust 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Great place to enjoy good food, great drinks, and have outstanding service! It's dog friendly with a great vibe!
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  • Alicia V.
    Alicia ValtierraDecember 2, 2013
    The torta asada is super good, but I hated that they served it with chipotle sauce and French fries. It makes it seem so much less authentic!
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  • Lorraine D.
    Lorraine DuranNovember 2, 2013
    Wait not bad, excellent waitress, delicious nachos, fish tacos & carnitas not so good, good Horny Grandma Margarita!
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  • Marty O.heart icon on user image
    Marty O.December 31, 2015
    2 tacos for $11 includes generous helping of rice & black beans. Good amount of food
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  • Mia L.
    Mia LindnerFebruary 18, 2012
    I really enjoyed the service here. Samone was our server and made a specialty non-alcoholic drink for me. Very cool!! Even the hostesses were friendly. Food was pretty basic.
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  • Sydney L.
    Sydney LampeOctober 17, 2014
    Good margaritas. A nice place to get a drink with friends during the week
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  • Tony C.heart icon on user image
    Tony CorsiniNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The strongest margaritas in town! And only cost $7! Can't beat that!
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  • Trevor S.
    Trevor SandersonSeptember 12, 2012
    Best place in Old Town for Taco Tuesday! Expect a wait longer than what the hostess tells you, though. Worth the wait!
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  • Paul S.
    Paul SeayJanuary 3, 2014
    My wife and I went to Fred's in Old Town.Worst service ever. We sat down. Four other families sat down after us. The four other families where served first. We go to Fred's all the time. Food is good
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  • Kelly O.
    Kelly OelgartSeptember 21, 2013
    Good food nice servers and dog friendly can't get much better
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  • Bobby S.
    Bobby SipesMay 27, 2011
    It was a great experience. The wait staff was courteous polite and prompt without being overbearing. Not sure what others are complaining about.
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  • Cierra A.
    Cierra AlexanderMay 15, 2014
    Cajun Shrimp Tacos!!! And the House Margaritas are amazing!!!
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  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaMarch 20, 2013
    Check in on yelp and get a free queso dip!
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  • Molly S.
    Get the Mango Rita! You won't regret it! Plus they come back half way through the drink and offer a half time half shot!
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  • Desirae D.
    Great service. The queso dip is awesome. Loved the cool twist on Mexican food
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  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
    Check out Old Town Mexican Cafe as seen on Rachael Ray - $40 a Day Read more
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  • Tina A.
    Tina AminMarch 17, 2012
    Good food ever, try the combo #5 ( very delicious )
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  • Agnieszka S.
    Agnieszka SzmetelingSeptember 4, 2016
    Check-in on Yelp to get free queso.
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  • Smith D.
    Smith DavidFebruary 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try their Texas tacos! Freakin' amazing! And Blair, at the inside bar, is one of the greatest bartenders everrr!
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  • Holly W.
    Holly W.February 28, 2012
    Some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. Totally chill environment.
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  • Tony C.heart icon on user image
    Tony CorsiniFebruary 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Come here during happy hour! The best margaritas for 5$!!!
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  • Nanc D.heart icon on user image
    Nanc DingmanAugust 28, 2013
    cheeseburger taco so yummy.. great drinks.
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  • Kayla
    KaylaJanuary 3, 2014
    Great margaritas!!! Buffalo chicken tacos = amazing!
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  • Charlie H.
    Charlie HeseltonJuly 23, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Queso dip is yummy!
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  • Rebecca S.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca SApril 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Sit outside at the bar and pray that Joe is slinging drinks.
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  • carlos g.
    carlos guzmanApril 4, 2011
    Perfect place to get ur drinks on while waiting on ur table a block away at Harneys sushi. So perff.
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  • Becca M.
    Becca MooreMarch 4, 2013
    Amazing margaritas here! Love the atmosphere
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  • Amber L.
    Amber LunsfordJune 7, 2013
    I love the dog friendly atmosphere!
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  • Lori S.heart icon on user image
    Lori SpeisOctober 29, 2018
    Good spot for a cheap strong margaritas. Service is a little lacking though.
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  • Jerry V.heart icon on user image
    Jerry VenegasSeptember 9, 2020
    The food was great but the wait time to be seated was ridiculous.
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  • PetZoneTropicalFish
    PetZoneTropicalFishApril 12, 2012
    $2 tacos & cheap prices on beer and shots on Taco Tuesdays!
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  • Jokie T.heart icon on user image
    Jokie TolentinoSeptember 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Totally chill before happy hour.
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  • Kelli B.
    Kelli BurtonOctober 24, 2010
    ask for the chipotle salsa...better and doesn't taste so much like ketchup like the regular one. but amen on the margaritas. :-)
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  • Steve A.
    Steve AzerOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the surf and turf enchiladas. Dog friendly on the outside patio!
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  • Steve L.
    Steve LargaespadaAugust 29, 2012
    The patio is dog friendly which is awesome.
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  • Cara C.
    Cara CDecember 27, 2013
    Sat there for 10 minutes with a family of six. No one even came by to say hi or take drink orders. Left and went across the street to Cafe Coyote where we we served immediately and food is better.
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  • Linda N.heart icon on user image
    Linda NewtonJanuary 29, 2014
    Nice place to relax in the sun with a cold cerveza.
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