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King & Queen Cantina - San Diego, San Diego, CA

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego

4.3
4.3
1058 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*

King and Queen Cantina brings Latin flavor to San Diego from creative founder and owner MR.TEMPO.
Come for the atmosphere, but stay for the food. You will find all of your favorite Latin dishes infused with Asian flavors. Join us Happy Hour everyday, Weekend Brunch or Taco Tuesday for a dining experience like you’ve never experienced before!
#MASCHINGON

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Sushi, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri 10:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 756-7864
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Kettner Blvd & Beech St.
  • Parking Details
    Street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,058 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Hot spot

  • San Diego

    Hot spot

1,058 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My bf and I loved the service, food/food presentation. Did wait long for our food. Micheladas were so good!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Yes, it was very good, the presentation of drinks was excellent, like the margarita flight, and the service was prompt and outstanding. We celebrated a birthday and the server made it feel like a special occasion. Noteworthy was the shrimp ceviche with chips, so tasty. Nice that you can bring dogs with you on the patio. 

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food just so so, service so so, ambiance great, margaritas so so, didn’t like tequila whistles

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  4. ColeyP

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    I hate to say it but I think it’s gone down hill tremendously

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    This is one of my fav restaurants that I come back to time and time again. Service has always been good and food has always been on point. I was quite disappointed this last visit though as our service was a bit lacking. We noticed he was super attentive to the larger table near us, constantly at their table and we think maybe because of his interest in one of the females sitting there. Despite the lack of service though, food was still on point and still enjoyed the vibe.

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  6. RachelW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    We were out at a table outside behind the door with no lighting. Service was extremely slow. Appetizer came out after the meals and after it was asked for multiple time. FoodNd drinks were average

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  7. KaileyN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The menu was overwhelming. I did enjoy the Korean tacos but was not prepared for the vibe of the restaurant when I booked it. For that kind of experience, great but not a casual Mexican restaurant vibe. Again, I did enjoy the tacos I had!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The ladies at the hostess stand were nice. Our waiter Julio was nice as well. But I did not care for the food. My daughter had the fried birria tacos but they had no flavor. Not sure how that is even possible. I had fish tacos which I have seen good reviews for. I could barely taste the fish. There was a lot of pickled cabbage and something else that gave it a mildly sweet flavor that I was not expecting. I LOVED the corn tortillas used on the fish tacos. But I would not recommend the actual tacos. I tried the smokey margarita with cucumber. It was ok. Better than the food but not by much. Would not return to this place again because there is better Mexican food to be had elsewhere

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place the surf and turf tacos are the bomb!!

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  10. ChristinaK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Over rated and over priced! Food quality sucked Drinks way too sweet and place was extremely loud

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  11. TravelHappy

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was even better, energy was electric!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We love this place and we have always enjoyed ourselves. The service has always been outstanding, but yesterday someone was extremely rude to us. We sat under the ac and it was leaking, we let our server know and he said he would take care of it. So some gentleman with very dark mustache and glasses shows up with a broom and a towel, and just starts wiping the ceiling dropping a bunch of water on us. He didn’t even let us know so we can move out of his way or anything! And when we said he wet us, he very rudely said WHAT! ITS JUST WATER! Didn’t even apologize Yes it’s just water, but he didn’t even warn us so we could be aware. And he didn’t have to be so rude. No one had ever treated us like that before, we love king and queen. But yesterday left a really bad taste. Other than that, Our food and server were great like always

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The wet burrito was very good, the rest of the food was fair. My enchiladas were cold. Ordered chips, salsa and guacamole for $18 and the majority of the guacamole was tomatoes, and there were not enough chips for a party of 4. Drinks were good, but overpriced. Our party had 2 drinks each, 4 entrees and chips and it was almost $300 with tip. There is a 90 minute time limit, so if you are done before that, there is an obvious pressure to leave. We didn’t like feeling pressured to leave, especially when we were finishing our $20 drinks.

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  14. RobNiday

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Took my Mom and two daughters (11 & 9 y.o.) there for brunch. We had a great time and service was great. One daughter had the churro pancakes and the other had the kids bean & cheese burrito; they both loved them. My Mom and I split the mimosas flight, which was fun. Then for food, I had the Burrito Machaca and Mom had the Avocado Toast. We really enjoyed the food and service. Overall a really good experience. Definitely will brunch there again.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very bad seating and poor customer service why even offer reservations if your gonna have people waiting

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The carnitas tacos were amazing. I was disappointed with the magarita flight. Although tasty, I couldn't taste the liquor. The ambiance was good.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greate corriente, loved the food, service and ambiance. Definitely going back soon.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I thought the restaurant offered nice ambiance, good food, and friendly staff.

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  19. LoganD

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Honestly this place is extremely overrated. Food was terrible, service was terrible, drinks were decent. Literally the most uncomfortable bench seats in the world… I’d rather stand. 10/10 don’t recommend

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely ! Lovely vibes good food. I loved the margarita flight and neo ambience.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    This is a lovely restaurant my food was amazing, but I do think the manager could have been a little nicer to me and my family. I came here for a birthday brunch and my uncle ordered what he thought was French toast but it was a bread pudding French toast, the waiter did explain this but he did not expect it to be more dessert like. It was 100% our fault but the manager refused to exchange the dish. I never been to a restaurant thay refused another dish and says we will be charge for this dish plus the other one. Overall great place .

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Fun vibes and amazing food. I will be back for more!!!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food served quickly with some wit. Only gripe is the tables for 2 were too small.

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  24. JovanH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great location and lively environment. Food is delicious, slightly pricey.

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  25. Disappointed

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Since there is a time limit on the tables, I felt rushed by the waiter. He constantly asked us if we wanted to order anything, instead of asking if we were doing ok. He was not very friendly when we did not ask for anything and were still working on our drinks and appetizers. He works for tips and not for the customer.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food and drinks were amazing. Everything on the margarita flight was fantastic and the Korean tacos were great. The surf and turf burrito could be my last meal and I’d die happy.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    This place wasn’t what the hype was about, all over social media plus the prices are really out the roof, talk about inflation, I can’t recommend this too anyone,

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  28. AP917

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter we had was on point, knew his menu and offered some great suggestions for our first time eating there. We ordered the taquitos, surf and turf tacos, and bone marrow tacos. The taquitos were great,; crunchy outside, great tasting chicken on the inside, the surf and turf tacos were also very tasty, and they were generous with the meat and huge shrimp (not those small cheap looking shrimp you see in other restaurants). But the bone marrow. tacos .... THEY WERE AMAZING! Everything was very nicely priced, and the location and atmosphere were perfect! There is even a parking lot one street up walking distance to the restaurant. Will definitely be back!

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  29. LaurentG

    Montreal

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Trendy restaurant, very noisy, food more Americanized than Mexican, very greasy food, not so flavorful

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good time! Definitely a place to go for Mexican food and good drinks.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    There was lots fly and food was ok. We each got our Oder separate didn’t like that. Felt like I was rushed

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food great… pricey… the vibe it was cool. I will go again. 

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for brunch

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  34. PaulN

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    The food was very good but the noise level off the charts. They have signs posted on the table saying it is a 90 minute limit per table, we finished dining after about 60 minutes and paid the check a few minutes later along with the tip. Immediately after we were harangued by the waiter to leave the table and and 5 minutes later (with 20 minutes to spare) the manager comes by to remind me of the 90 minute rule. I asked him if he could bring the check back to remove the tip and he laughed. The only reason this is not 1 star is because we enjoyed the food-but not nearly enough to return to the restaurant-EVER

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff here is always so friendly and attentive. The food is also delicious!!

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  36. KimberlyG

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful and loved the vibe it was so much fun

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  37. opentablewalnutcreek2023

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was top notch. Our server was very well trained and on the ball. He seemed to be a natural client facing person. In fact everyone seemed well trained and customer focused. Chicken enchiladas were one of the best ever & I recommend that two people split the rice and beans side as the enchiladas were very filling. We were a bit early - around 5:30 or 6 and although noisy and boisterous, I could tell things would be rocking by 8. We sat upstairs towards the balcony. Nice San Diego fresh air. From start to finish everything was seamless, error free and enjoyable.

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  38. ShaelaM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time with great staff ! Love this place !

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The food and drinks were ok. The waitress was attentive and great;however, there was an employee hovering around our table to pick up our plates and glasses. It made us feel rushed and uncomfortable. Also, some of our drinks were taken without us finishing them yet. It was awkward to ask him to put down our drinks when they were already in his hand. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll be returning.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Had a reservation and had to wait 35 mins outside in the cold

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FAQs

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 756-7864.

King & Queen Cantina - San Diego is rated 4.3 stars by 1058 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for King & Queen Cantina - San Diego

1490 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kettner Blvd & Beech St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri 10:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Sushi, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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