Puesto La Jolla
$$$ · la jolla
1026 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA, 92037 ↗
Salsa & Guacamole Bar
- Salsa FlightPistachio serrano, chile de árbol & tomatillo verde
- Classic GuacamoleAvocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange
- Puesto PerfectClassic guacamole + Parmigiano-Reggiano
- NogadaClassic guacamole + pomegranate, mango pico de gallo, chile de árbol, toasted walnuts
- Filet ChicharrónClassic guacamole & filet mignon, chile güero, serrano cilantro crema
- Guacamole Sampler3 signature guacs
Snacks & Shares
- Cucumber SaladPersian cucumbers, citrus, Japanese peanuts, housemade chamoy
- EsquiteGrilled corn, chile, lime, Cotija cheese, crema
- Potato TaquitosYukon gold potatoes, queso fresco, guacamole, garlic jalapeño salsa, chile oil
- Chicken FlautasChicken, queso fresco, guacamole, crema, chile de árbol salsa, chile oil
- Crispy Shrimp TacosMexican shrimp, potato, salsa roja, crema, queso fresco, gem lettuce
Ceviche
- Passionfruit & Mango ShrimpMexican shrimp, mango, avocado, chile oil, blue corn tostadas
- ZarandeadoBluefin tuna, serrano, chipotle crema, pickled onions, blue corn tostadas
- Local FishKampachi, habanero yuzu kosho, cherry tomatoes
Bowls
- Filet Mignon BowlCali-style filet mignon, black beans, baja crema, jalapeño pico, potato chips, morita salsa. Served with herb lime rice and guacamole.
- Short Rib Birria BowlShort rib, black beans, pickled radish, Jalisco salsa, Cotija cheese, cilantro. Served with herb lime rice and guacamole.
- Chicken al Pastor BowlChicken, black beans, piña habanero pico, hibiscus & chipotle tinga, cilantro. Served with herb lime rice and guacamole.
- Shrimp a la Plancha BowlMexican shrimp, ayocote salad, habanero yuzu kosho, tomatillo verde salsa, cilantro. Served with herb lime rice and guacamole.
- Veggie BowlSquash, zucchini, black beans, tomatillo verde salsa, cilantro aioli, zucchini chips. Served with herb lime rice and guacamole.
Tacos
- Filet Mignon Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, filet mignon, avocado, pistachio serrano salsa. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Surf & Turf Héroe Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, filet mignon, Maine lobster, avocado, crispy onions, Héroe sauce. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Short Rib Quesabirria Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, Jalisco salsa, radish, guacamole. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Chicken Al Pastor Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, chicken, hibiscus & chipotle tinga, avocado, piña habanero pico. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Crispy Chicken Tacos ●Chicken milanese, aji amarillo slaw, salsa roja, avocado pico, caramelized cheese. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Carnitas Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, traditionally braised pork, tomatillo salsa, avocado. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos ●Mexican shrimp, guajillo & pasilla chiles, grilled green tomatoes, tomatillo verde salsa, habanero yuzu kosho, cabbage. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Tamarindo Shrimp Tacos ●Crispy Mexican shrimp, tamarindo chile sauce, guacamole, cilantro. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Baja Fish Tacos ●Puesto beer battered local fish, cabbage, guacamole, crema, Morita salsa. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Lobster Tacos ●Maine lobster, jalapeño pico, black bean sauce, avocado, crispy fried onions. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Veggie Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, squash, zucchini, tomatillo verde salsa, cilantro aioli, zucchini chips. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
- Mushroom Tacos ●Signature crispy melted cheese, mushrooms, pickled onions, stone fruit serrano salsa. Handmade organic blue corn tortillas.
Salads
- Chopped SaladMixed greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, epazote honey vinaigrette, pistachios, Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Jalapeño Caesar SaladLittle gem, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, jalapeño slices
Enchiladas
- Suizas EnchiladasChicken, chile verde sauce, Oaxacan-style cheese, avocado, crema
- Short Rib EnchiladasChile braised short rib, guajillo pepper, Oaxacan-style cheese, avocado
Desserts
- Pistachio Tres Leches CakePistachio cake, tres leches, pistachio praline, pistachio nougatine, passionfruit whipped cream
- Churro SundaeVanilla ice cream, churro bites, pistachio crumble, cajeta drizzle, dark chocolate chunks
Margaritas
- Puesto Perfect Margarita ●Corazón reposado tequila, organic agave nectar, fresh lime
- Mango Margarita ●El Tequileño reposado tequila, mango, fresh lime
- Cadillac Margarita ●Patrón blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime
- Serrano Margarita ●Levantó blanco tequila, serrano, yuzu, fresh lime
- Cucumber Margarita ●Maestro Dobel Tahona blanco tequila, cucumber, fresh lime
- Watermelon Margarita ●Los Vecinos del Campo Espadín mezcal, watermelon, fresh lime
- Coconut Margarita ●818 blanco tequila, coconut, fresh lime
- Strawberry & Jalapeño Margarita ●Maestro Dobel Tahona blanco tequila, strawberry, jalapeño, Aperol, fresh lime
Cocktails
- PalomaLevantó blanco tequila, Aperol, chile poblano, fresh lime, Fever-Tree grapefruit soda
- Passionfruit MuleTito's vodka, passionfruit, cucumber, fresh lime, Fever-Tree ginger beer
Mocktails
- Passionfruit Mocktail MargaritaPuesto's non-alcoholic tequila alternative, passionfruit, fresh lime, organic agave nectar
- Watermelon Mocktail MargaritaPuesto's non-alcoholic tequila alternative, watermelon, hibiscus, fresh lime
- Cantarito MocktailPuesto's non-alcoholic tequila alternative, orange cordial, fresh lime, Jarritos grapefruit soda
- Michelada MocktailNon-alcoholic Corona, housemade clamato, chamoy, mango, fresh lime
- Dirty Soda MocktailMexican Coca-Cola, housemade horchata cold cream
Puesto Cervezas
- Clara CervezaTraditional Mexican-style light lager, 4.7% abv. Brewed in Mission Valley Cervecería.
- Amber CervezaBalanced beer with subtle bitterness & smooth finish, 4.9% abv. Brewed in Mission Valley Cervecería.
- Negra CervezaSmooth dark Mexican-style lager, 5.3% abv. GABF Gold Medalist. Brewed in Mission Valley Cervecería.
- IPA CervezaRotating hop & malt varieties, 6.3% abv. Brewed in Mission Valley Cervecería.
- Pilsner CervezaComplex Mexican pilsner with bitterness & dry hops, 5.0% abv. Brewed in Mission Valley Cervecería.
Kids
- Filet Mignon Kids Taco PlateTwo tacos on mini flour tortillas with rice, beans, guacamole, and agua fresca. Crispy melted cheese, free range Jidori chicken, avocado.$12
- Chicken Kids Taco PlateTwo tacos on mini flour tortillas with rice, beans, guacamole, and agua fresca. Crispy melted cheese, free range Jidori chicken, avocado.$12
- Veggie Kids Taco PlateTwo tacos on mini flour tortillas with rice, beans, guacamole, and agua fresca. Crispy melted cheese, squash, zucchini, avocado, crema.$12
- Carnitas Kids Taco PlateTwo tacos on mini flour tortillas with rice, beans, guacamole, and agua fresca. Traditionally braised Salmon Creek Farms pork, crispy melted cheese, avocado.$12
- Baja Fish Kids Taco PlateTwo tacos on mini flour tortillas with rice, beans, guacamole, and agua fresca. Battered local fish, shredded cabbage, avocado, crema.$12
- Quesadilla Kids PlateTwo tacos on mini flour tortillas with rice, beans, guacamole, and agua fresca. Melted cheese.$12
- Kids Ice CreamScoop of ice cream+$3