South Beach Bar and Grille ★ 4.3
South Beach Bar and Grille on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, San Diego, the 1992 Pier-side cantina behind the Mahi fish taco that locals defend by name.
Try: World-famous Mahi fish taco
CuisineMexican-American pork
Price$$
Neighbourhoodembarcadero
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-21:00
The dishCarnitas pork torta, schnitzel sandwich, pork belly tacos
Location
Address: 1004 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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