Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro

Reviews

• RC

  Roxanne Castillo

  Apr 19, 2026
  5.0
  So delicious. Try the Oaxca Old Fashioned that has a mix of mezcal and tequila blanco. They have traditional Mexican, Italian, and Spanish dishes. The sangria was delicious. The staff is very friendly.
• BL

  Basia London

  Apr 14, 2026
  5.0
  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
• MC

  Mariposa Ice Cream

  Apr 8, 2026
  5.0
  Deeeeeeeelicious!!! Great food and ambiance. This is a gem in the south county of San Diego.
• DD

  DEVIN

  Mar 30, 2026
  5.0
  Hidden gem in Bonita. Great experience and great food. Server was fun and witty. Fine dine feel without being too serious. Service was timely even when busy. Will visit again.
• PF

  Pat Fune

  Mar 14, 2026
  4.0
  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 or arrive early for happy hour (4–6pm, Mon–Fri) — this place fills up quickly, especially on weekends. Service was attentive, pacing was smooth, and our table was well taken care of throughout the evening. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience — and we definitely won’t wait another 15 years before coming back.

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