New Now open in La Jolla — 564 Pearl Street · 6am to midnight, 7 days
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Pearl Street

El Pueblo Mexican Food
La Jolla

Now open at 564 Pearl Street in La Jolla Village — the former Jack in the Box site. The full El Pueblo menu, six in the morning until midnight every day. Beer and wine coming soon.

Directions (858) 352-6357
El Pueblo La Jolla

Address

564 Pearl Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

Hours

7 days a week · 6am–midnight

What to expect

  • Beer & wine coming soon
  • 6am to midnight, 7 days
  • Walking distance to La Jolla Cove
  • Free on-site parking

Mexican Food in La Jolla — Now Open

El Pueblo's fifth location is open at 564 Pearl Street in La Jolla Village. We took over the former Jack in the Box site and brought the full El Pueblo menu — the $1.39 fish taco, breakfast burritos, carne asada, enchiladas, tortas, bowls. Six in the morning until midnight, seven days a week. Beer and wine coming soon.

We're a short walk from La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, and the shops along Prospect and Pearl. The southernmost El Pueblo, joining Del Mar (4.5 miles north), Carmel Valley (10 miles northeast), and the original Cardiff and Carlsbad kitchens up the coast.

What to Expect

The full El Pueblo menu — fish tacos, breakfast burritos, carne asada plates, enchiladas, quesadillas, chile rellenos, tortas, bowls, and kids options — all made fresh every day. Order at the counter, eat in or take out. Six in the morning to midnight, every day of the week. Beer and wine coming soon.

Read more: Fresh and Authentic Mexican Food at El Pueblo →

The neighborhood

A look around Pearl Street.

La Jolla coastline looking north toward Torrey Pines
El Pueblo La Jolla storefront on Pearl Street with the Pacific Ocean in the background
Wide aerial view of La Jolla Village near El Pueblo, with the ocean and bluffs in the distance
Aerial view of El Pueblo La Jolla from above, parking lot and surroundings

From Google

What people are saying.

4.9 297 reviews See all on Google →

Louis Zarour

★★★★★ 4 weeks ago

THE NEW GO-TO SPOT IN LA JOLLA. The food was amazing, the parking lot was super convenient, indoor and outdoor seating, and most of all the service was great! Now we have the best Mexican food for beach days in La Jolla, I recommend the fish tacos and the carne asada quesadillas!

David Rendon

★★★★★ 4 weeks ago

Ufff food was excellent, everybody was very nice and their salsas….uffff

Yusef Reynolds

★★★★★ 2 weeks ago

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Had an amazing experience at El Pueblo Mexican Food & Bar. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out fast. The staff was welcoming and made the whole atmosphere feel relaxed and friendly. Everything from the tacos to the drinks was on point, and the location in La Jolla makes it even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots now for great Mexican food and good vibes. Highly recommend!

Mayo B

★★★★★ 4 weeks ago

Loaded fish tacos for just $1.50 EVERY single day?! 🌮🔥
not just Taco Tuesdays — that’s the everyday price! And these tacos are HUGE. I usually get mine on a flour tortilla, and the fish literally stretches across the whole thing. Plus, it’s not just greasy batter either… the fish is thick, fresh, and honestly one of the best fish tacos in San Diego, especially for that price.
The service is always solid, there’s plenty of seating inside and outside. I’ve tried a few other dishes and they’re all AMAZING!!

Frequently asked

La Jolla — questions

Is El Pueblo La Jolla open?

Yes. We're open at 564 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. Hours are 6am to midnight, seven days a week.

Where is El Pueblo La Jolla?

564 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 — in La Jolla Village, a short walk from La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, and the shops along Prospect Street. The former Jack in the Box site.

What's on the La Jolla menu?

The full El Pueblo menu — $1.39 fish taco, breakfast burritos, carne asada plates, enchiladas, quesadillas, chile rellenos, tortas, bowls, and the kids menu. Beer and wine coming soon.

Does La Jolla have a full bar?

Not yet — beer and wine is coming soon. For a full bar — whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, every classic cocktail — head to our Del Mar or Carmel Valley locations.

What are the hours at El Pueblo La Jolla?

Six in the morning until midnight, seven days a week.

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