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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Amazing
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Quite possibly the best food I've ever had!!! This place looks like a hole in the wall but is amazing, from decor to service to flavor. It's Mexican-French fusion! Thanks...
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- posted on 05.09.12
- by ruchi527
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Not your traditional Mexican fare
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The ambience of this restaurant is lovely-- very romantic with dark colors, candles etc. Our waiter was very personable, my only complaint is that he could not divide the bill as there...
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- posted on 04.12.12
- by ProfessorOnzaga
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Creative Upscale Mexican
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Margaritinis were awesome. We don't like the margaritas that have lots of sweet and sour in them. They were authentic margaritas. Food was creative and very good! We went to the...
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- posted on 02.13.12
- by skinnycrissy
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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