Puesto Mexican Street Food in La Jolla offers a unique take on classic Mexican street tacos. With a customizable menu featuring fresh, healthy ingredients and interesting salsas, Puesto provides a gourmet street food experience in the heart of downtown La Jolla. Beyond tacos, the menu also includes guisado bowls and salads, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Building Your Perfect Taco at Puesto La Jolla
Puesto’s ordering system is designed for customization. Diners choose their preferred fillings, toppings, and salsas from a laminated menu card, allowing for endless combinations. From classic meats to vegetarian options like huitlacoche (corn fungus) and zucchini flowers, Puesto caters to diverse palates. One standout feature is the option to add crispy grilled cheese to your taco, adding a decadent touch.
Tacos being grilled with cheese at Puesto in La Jolla
A wide array of toppings and fixings further enhances the customizable experience.
Fresh taco fixings at Puesto Mexican Street Food La Jolla
Unique Salsas and Sauces at Puesto
Puesto elevates the traditional taco experience with its unique salsa offerings. The mango salsa fresca combines mango, habanero, tomato, and cilantro for a refreshing kick. The Jamaica salsa features hibiscus flowers and chipotle, while the Pistache salsa blends pistachio and jalapeno for a nutty and spicy flavor.
Mango, Jamaica, and Pistache salsas at Puesto La Jolla
These distinctive salsas complement the fresh ingredients, adding layers of flavor to each bite.
Tacos with avocado at Puesto Mexican Street Food in La Jolla
Beyond Tacos: Bowls and Salads at Puesto La Jolla
For those seeking alternatives to tacos, Puesto offers hearty Guisado Bowls and customizable salads. The Guisado Bowls feature similar ingredients to the tacos, served over black beans and a choice of white jasmine or brown rice.
Guisado bowl with pork, chicken, cactus, black beans and rice at Puesto La Jolla
Salad lovers can create their own masterpiece from a variety of fresh toppings, including unexpected additions like nuts and cranberries. The Puesto Vinaigrette, with its cilantro and chile flavors, adds a zesty finish.
Salad bowl at Puesto Mexican Street Food La Jolla
A Refreshing Treat: Frozen Horchata
Puesto also offers a unique twist on a classic Mexican beverage: Frozen Horchata. This slushie-like version of the traditional rice milk drink provides a refreshing and sweet complement to the savory menu items.
Frozen Horchata at Puesto Mexican Street food La Jolla
Puesto: Redefining Mexican Street Food in La Jolla
Puesto Mexican Street Food provides a sophisticated approach to traditional Mexican flavors. With its focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, customizable options, and unique salsas, Puesto offers a dining experience that transcends typical street food. Located in the vibrant La Jolla community, Puesto is a must-try for anyone seeking a delicious and innovative take on Mexican cuisine.
