The Prado at Balboa Park

The Prado at Balboa Park

American Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Balboa Park, San Diego
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The Prado at Balboa Park
8.6/10
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  • Stars
    Ranked #1 for calamari in San Diego
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    Ben M.
    "Get the fish tacos and calamari fries for lunch 😋."(8 Tips)
    Brooke C.
    "The mahi mahi tacos are wonderful to share with your friend."(4 Tips)
    Billy A.
    "Amazing late night happy hour and live music."(15 Tips)
    Luisa G.
    "The kobi beef sushi roll is delicious"(2 Tips)
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  • Stephieheart icon on user image
    StephieMarch 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the mango martini! It's so yummy!
  • Tyler T.heart icon on user image
    Tyler TremellingAugust 24, 2014
    Awesome service and food..!!
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaMarch 27, 2015
    Lovely HH deals!!
  • Mary A.
    Mary ArrabacaMarch 31, 2011
    Great food and happy hour. But close on Mondays which makes me sad.
  • AJ L.
    AJ LJanuary 21, 2012
    The pumpkin creme brulee is amazing!
  • Nic G.heart icon on user image
    Nic GaddisNovember 22, 2014
    Service is excellent.
  • Ann A.
    Ann AdamsonDecember 18, 2011
    Pork prime rib is excellent!
  • Andy R.
    Andy R.October 19, 2010
    Scott is a very enthusiastic waiter who knows his wines. (Ask him about the malbec.)
  • G J.
    G JJune 17, 2012
    Try the Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
  • Melissa P.
    Melissa PMay 31, 2015
    Skirt steak panini 😉
  • JILL ANDREA C.
    JILL ANDREA CASHUK-FRAITAG-PALHEGYI♡♡♡December 3, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    #DecemberNights
  • Elle U.
    Elle UNovember 5, 2010
    TRES LECHES for dessert is delicious!! Highy recommend that. Food is alright.
  • Nicholas G.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas GraysonDecember 25, 2014
    It was pretty good, went here for an office party.
  • Shaun D.heart icon on user image
    Shaun DakinDecember 26, 2013
    Calamari fries!
  • Selen Yigit Ö.
    Selen Yigit ÖzdemirAugust 25, 2014
    Nice place to diner
  • Nancy S.
    Nancy StroudJune 23, 2012
    Steak tacos are the best!
  • emmi
    emmiMay 23, 2012
    Had the Market Salad...yum!
  • Jose S.
    Jose SantosAugust 21, 2011
    Great dinning experience.
  • Ben M.
    Ben MackeyJanuary 23, 2022
    Beautiful restaurant right in the middle of everything. Get the fish tacos and calamari fries for lunch 😋.
  • Maria P.
    Maria Pergolino @inboundmarketerFebruary 28, 2010
    Go w/ the pitchers of sangria- good price for afternoon delicious.
  • Graham B.
    Graham BowenAugust 26, 2010
    Get the Mahi Mahi tacos! They are amazing!!
  • AngelaFeliz Y.
    AngelaFeliz YJune 28, 2011
    Try the spicy fried calamari!!
  • Kathy M.
    Kathy McIntoshJuly 31, 2010
    Matt is an AWESOME waiter! Great recommendations!
  • Sue L.heart icon on user image
    Sue LuxJuly 23, 2018
    Love this place! We go there every time we are in town! Great food, drinks and friendly helpful staff!
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BApril 19, 2015
    Enjoyed my turkey BLT and sangria. Was not expecting the slow service
  • Marcos F.
    Marcos FigueroaMarch 25, 2010
    Nice atmosphere, good drinks at a reasonable price.
  • Jessica N.
    Jessica NascimentoApril 29, 2011
    Happy Hour 4-6 and 8-10... Holla
  • Alfaheart icon on user image
    AlfaSeptember 25, 2015
    Make reservations, just to make sure you have a table.
  • Greg C.
    Greg CandelariaNovember 13, 2010
    The Pradorita is great!
  • Jess R.
    Jess ReitmeyerMay 16, 2010
    Grilled portabella mushroom salad is delicious!!
  • Scott N.
    Scott NavinSeptember 14, 2011
    Love this Restaurant.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 14, 2011
    A wait for a patio table in the summer is inevitable, but it's worth it when you end up with kobe beef sushi rolls and pan-roasted duck amid the flora and chirping birds.
  • Danielle W.
    Danielle WolcottNovember 1, 2011
    Oh and Eric the awesomeness
  • Kristyn K.
    Kristyn KennedyJanuary 18, 2012
    Good food, bad waitress.
  • Luke
    LukeOctober 25, 2017
    Enjoy your fish tacos and a cocktail on the back patio in the peaceful assurance that this ain’t no tourist trap
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorJuly 19, 2018
    Kobe burger, draught beer list, views, ambiance
  • TJ S.
    TJ SDJuly 10, 2010
    Try the raspberry mojito
  • Kelly
    KellyMarch 21, 2010
    Nice venue, but a little hard to find.
  • William H.
    William HarrisOctober 15, 2010
    loving the harvest festival!!!
  • Trevor A.
    Trevor AngoodNovember 14, 2009
    Go to the Prado. Order the Calamari!
  • David O.
    David OatesJanuary 30, 2010
    Graze with appetizers and a pitcher of sangria!
  • Mateo W.
    Mateo WallaceDecember 3, 2011
    Quit acting like a ho
  • Mindy L.
    Mindy LoschiavoOctober 22, 2011
    Parking is terrible even valet was even full
  • Rick M.heart icon on user image
    Rick MMarch 11, 2018
    Looking to try something different for dessert? Try the Tres Leches: Muy Bueno!
  • Bassimheart icon on user image
    BassimAugust 24, 2016
    Service is good. Salmon was delicious. Atmosphere is fantastic.
  • Na K.heart icon on user image
    Na KayJuly 21, 2017
    The happy hour is ok. Only available in the bar areas BUT the calamari was AWESOME!!
  • Sameer M.
    Sameer MaggonFebruary 14, 2010
    Sunday afternoon, expect 40min wait
  • Tai K.heart icon on user image
    Tai KmakApril 16, 2016
    Go on Tuesday for the "Date Night" special!
  • B P.heart icon on user image
    B PSeptember 29, 2016
    Great outdoor patio
  • marlene h.
    marlene hurtadoSeptember 23, 2010
    The Prado Pale Ale tastes more like a lager, nothing special.
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The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado Ste 12 (in Balboa Park)
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
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Located in the House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm in the center of San Diego's Balboa Park.
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Open until 8:30 PM (Show more)
  • Tue–Sat
    • 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
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(619) 557-9441
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Public Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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