Intimate space, fun food, some artist jewelry and scarves to look at. Chef was friendly and welcoming. Street parking is limited.
De Nada ... aka Cueva Bar is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. Oz the the owner & head chef he was also featured on Chopped. Cueva is cute, comfortable, quaint and has a very relaxing feel to it. Cueva is a Spanish tapas restaurant. The food is absolutely fantastic. I think I’ve tried almost everything on the menu. The shrimp tacos are great, the empanadas and fresh Chimichurri is the best. The pizza’s are cooked in a clay oven which gives it a taste that irresistible. I did not think I liked dates until I tried his goat cheese stuffed dates. I also did not think I like olives but Oz had his way with them. The mole is great, and papas con chorizo is so good. Oz features specialty wines that are great as well. If you are looking for a home grown place that does not disappoint ... give this place a try, you will not regret it. Tell Oz Kesia sent you!
Found this spot one night searching for ceviche. I still have not had the ceviche, but it's because we are obsessed with the picsa and red sangria! I knew the moment I saw the word Picsa that something good was happening. Everything we've ordered has been the kind of tasty that means maybe you won't be going on that after-dinner walk, because you couldn't stop grazing after you swore you were full.
This is the new date night go-to, and the things we have done to our guts are unspeakable...the side salads alone are a full meal.
Chef is a celebrity as he’s appeared on multiple cooking shows, but his food says it all. It is fresh and inventive, and super tasty. You should go and get some takeouts and see why he was on all those cooking shows.
A bit over a month ago I tried something new. I ordered the Chimichurri Picsa for 20 bucks and it was better than any so called pizza spot's specialty pie. From ordering until walking out took about 20 mins and the aroma was killing me to only walk two doors away and upstairs to try the 1st slice. The chimichurri sauce makes it pop but the dough is where the party's at. The mushrooms & pepperoni were great as well. Looks and taste like a pizza should.
We, out of towners, decided on this as I thought the pictures online of the inside looked nice. It was nice and comfortable, and the food was a knockout. It took me sometime to try and gather flavors in my mind, as the menu will tease ones brain a bit, because of the options. I find the tapas and well restaurant chosen drinks, can easily catch you off guard for ordering again and again. Why not, it's hard to not want to try different combination tapas to drink pairing. We behaved tonight, but on a loose day, that would be another story. It's a good time. Someone will have to play some Spanish guitar on some nights.
Small restaurant, we sat outside, tried the veggie empanadas and jalapeno pizza- both tasty! I think next time we’ll get takeout to avoid the weekend wait times
This is a really really good independent restaurant with some interesting Latin fusion. The pizza with chimichurri was delicious. The owner came to our table personally and made sure that we were well taken care of. Excellent service and excellent food. We will go there every time we're back in San Diego.
My family and I were visiting San Diego and asked our hotel bartender for a recommendation. It was a bit off the beaten path (in a good way), and the minute we walked in the door we knew we were in for a treat. The decor is warm, cozy, and eclectic. It was well past happy hour, so the crowd was small and we grabbed seats at the bar. The chef/owner was welcoming and chatted with us throughout our stay. It was fun to hear about his background and the history of the bar. We ordered several plates, and everything was amazing! The sparkling Hibiscus is a perfect drink if you are looking for something light and refreshing. The sangria is smooth with layer after layer of spicy flavor. The only downside to our visit to Cuevas bar was that it had to end. Great food, ambiance, and wine!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Cueva Bar, and it was so amazing. All my guests were so impressed by the food. We rented out the entire restaurant for our party, the chef created a special menu just for us, and it was so perfect. Joanna was so helpful and worked with me to help make our event so special. Everyone had a great time, it was exactly what I wanted, I couldn't have been happier. I highly highly recommend ... even just for dinner any night.
Your neighborhood tapas bar with excellent food and a intimate vibe that will make you want to be a local and make this your local stop. My wife and I have been going there over 8 years and Oz the chef is awesome. It's a gem in the neighborhood. Great wines!!
My husband absolutely loved his food. The polenta was his favorite. Mine was OK. The waitress was really nice and attentive and gave us a lot of good recommendations of places to visit while in town. You could tell that the chef really cares about the food he's putting on the plate.
Great neighborhood restaurant! Chef Oz's recipes are creative and delicious, they have great happy hour specials, hospitable staff and friendly patrons. All in all, a real gem of a restaurant, one of the best in San Diego.
Best tapas and empenadas in San Diego! The pizzas are my new favorite comfort food. Try the Mamalona for the unexpected gift of chimichirri as sauce. Wine and beer selection is always top notch. Happy hour on the outdoor parkette is a must!
This place is small and reservations are recommended. The food is off the charts amazing! Tapas for everyone- vegan/gluten free/vegetarian! We thoroughly enjoyed the many gluten-free options and, in fact, my husband could not tell they were GF. That is impressive. This is my new fav restaurant. ❤
Stopped by after visiting the zoo. Note to self: NEVER go to the zoo in October as kids get in free, so every grade school within a 100 mile radius sets up field trips to the zoo in October... Ok, now regarding the restaurant; LOVED IT! I'm not normally a fry person unless they're truffle fries, but the Unami fries with the homemade ranch dipping sauce were outstandingly delicious. And kudos to the creative team behind the Crispy Chicken Sandwich as it was very moist and flavorful. Co-owner Anderson C. was personable and helpful. He suggested we split the sandwich which was a good call, as given the enormity of it, we both agreed there was no way either of us could finish one ourselves. The menu is limited but it's obvious the owners gave much thought as to the ingredients of each offering. I will definitely visit Common Stock again as I hear the Avocado Hummus, Nashville Cauliflower and (Nashville) Hot Chicken beckoning me to give them a try.
I came here with my friend off a whim and we were so pleasantly surprised with 1. How great the food was and 2. How homey this place felt. I can’t remember his name but the gentleman was so friendly, from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. This establishment prides itself on giving everyone who walks in the neighbor feel. My friend actually lives two blocks away and he yelled out “neighbor” but didn’t exclude me. He took care of my dairy allergy, he was attentive and we loved listening to all the conversations he had with all the other guests. This place was great, get the empanada! We’ll be back!
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