ROMESCO MEXITERRANEAN BISTRO

Basia London

★★★★★ 5 months ago

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole San Diego County. The food is delicious - and what a great concept - Mexiterreanan 😍. We ordered paella, croquettes, shrimp, street tacos, 10/10. Wine portions are also generous - individual portions are served in a mini jug which is basically 2 glasses of wine. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service very professional

Stephanie Duffy

★★★★★ a year ago

The good: The lamb was on points The creamy mass potatoes under the lamb was on point. I don't know the exact name but they had these potato, cheese, bacon, breadcrumb balls that are so delicious with the dipping sauce. The bad: We actually sat outside and I felt a little neglected by the time we left My water had not been refilled so I was actually a little parched. The Ugly: When it's busy in here, it is extremely hard to get from outside to the bathroom. I felt like I was going to run into someone's table. Overall: The food was so delicious.I am more than likely going to come back but I am not going to come back during peak hours.

Pat Fune

★★★★★ 6 months ago

After more than 15 years, we finally returned to Romesco’s — and it was a great reminder of why this place has remained a local favorite. We arrived around 5:30pm on a busy Friday evening with two other couples and no reservations (always a gamble). The dining room and tapas bar were fully booked for a party of six, but fortunately an outdoor patio table opened up and we happily took it. Even better, our server Jose Luis (who also works at TJ Oyster Bar) recognized us from past visits. He delivered friendly, attentive service all evening and struck the perfect balance of checking in without hovering. Drinks: • Paper Airplane (bourbon-based signature cocktail) — excellent and well balanced • Estrella Galicia 0.0 ABV Spanish pilsner — a surprisingly good non-alcoholic option Food: • Cazuelita de Costilla de Res (short rib tacos) — flavorful and a standout starter • House bread — simple but very satisfying • Tiramisu & churros — both excellent and perfect for sharing Just “Meh”: The Chicken Marsala. Not bad, but we’ve definitely had better at Italian restaurants. Next time we’ll stick entirely with the Spanish/Mexiterranean side of the menu. Pro Tip: Make reservations for dinner

Wendy Lanahan

★★★★★ a month ago

I love Romesco. The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful. I highly recommend the paella. The menu is large and filled with many delicious options that you just can't find at other local restaurants. The tapas are a favorite.

Raquel Delgado (Rachazarchazarra)

★★★★★ 5 months ago

Amazing place for dinner, food is delicious