Description:
This Gaslamp Quarter restaurant will forever alter your notion of Mexican food. If you're looking for tacos and burritos, go somewhere else. But if you're in the mood for a sophisticated, romantic fine-dining experience, look no further than Candelas. Owner Alberto Mestre and executive chef Eduardo Baeza are both natives of Mexico City and brought with them that city's culinary influences, which often blend Mexican and European elements. The chef's signature creation is langosta Baeza: fresh lobster in its shell, stuffed with mushrooms, chiles, onions, bacon, and tequila. Awesome. Candelas also has a sexy lounge next door.
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User Reviews for Candelas
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Happy Hour!
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Ate at the bar during happy hour and enjoyed very good cocktails and excellent Mexican/French fusion dishes. The atmosphere in the bar was nice and laid back, perfect for me! Recommended.
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- posted on 11.10.12
- by MeTheWorld
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Lacking in atmosphere, food was ok
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Had wanted Mexican food while in San Diego. Concierge recommended this place as "the best Mexican food" in town. Have to say I was a bit disappointed. The restaurant...
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- posted on 10.21.12
- by IzzyEdmonton
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Good food
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We had the travelzoo special. The food was good but the offering was really limited. Our service was only mediocre. The travelzoo offer made it good value.
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- posted on 10.01.12
- by VancouverFamilyof4
Awards:
CitySearch
- Downtown Restaurant 2007
- Mexican Food 2007
- Romantic Dining 2007
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 619/702-4455
- fax: +1 619 702 4467
- send email
Address:
- 416 Third Ave
- At J St., Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego, CA 92101
Payments:
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Hours:
- Daily 5-11pm
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