The Bottom Line
With the fabulous tortillas and reasonable prices, a meal at the Old Town Mexican Cafe is one of the best bargains in San Diego. After your meal, you can even play tourist and stroll through Old Town.
Pros
- Terrific tortillas
- Carnitas house specialty
- Atmosphere
Cons
- You'll likely have to wait
- Parking a challenge
Description
- Watch the famous "Tortilla Ladies" make fresh corn and flour tortillas.
- What you'll notice is the Old Town Mexican Cafe's house specialty, their famous carnitas.
- If you have an average appetite like myself, just split the plate with your dinner guest like I did
Guide Review - Old Town Mexican Cafe is a must for dining
The Old Town Mexican is a must for Mexican food lovers. The restaurant's house specialty is their famous carnitas; you absolutely must try this dish. I ordered it crispy, where the simmered pork is fried up to a crisp before plating. Along with the carnitas, a plate of onions, cilantro, avocado and beans comes with the meat to add to your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Add a little of everything, top with some salsa, and you'll taste the savory pork, complemented by the accent of the cilantro, onion and avocado. Wrapped in those marvelous hand-made tortillas and each bite is a taste of sheer heaven.
