Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe - San Diego

The food was great. The server took time to discuss a few dishes with us to help us decide on our order. It is a friendly place with excellent food.

Had the Carna Asada plate, the meat was tender and tasteful. The Mexican rice was great and to wash a nice cold IPA. Fast and friendly service, Calm as soon as we arrived...

The restaurant has a gorgeous Mexican decor that feels very authentic. While the food is decent, what brings us back is the warm and welcoming vibe from the staff. We had a young waiter who was excellent at checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. The breakfast options are plentiful, and the biscuits are particularly delicious.

Excellent service, Tara was my waitress. Outdoor seating is available and there is a separate bar area. Steak and chicken fajitas are really good. They serve chips and salsa for the table. I will definitely return when I am in the San Diego area. I used a Groupon so it was a really good deal.

Mexican food like it should be. Have you ever walked into a place where the employees greet you but you just know they're not being sincere? This is not the place. You know they're happy to see you. They want to serve you the best food their kitchen can put out, and they deliver. I was in San Diego for a conference and someone recommended Jimmy Carter's for breakfast. I made the mile trip (walking) and it was well worth it. The chorizo scramble was just the right serving size, along with rice and your choice of black or pinto beans. Corn tortillas sealed the deal. It was delicious, nutritious, and it did not ruin my budget for the day. The waiters were friendly, attentive, and offered good suggestions. I highly recommend this place if you want to have some authentic Mexican food.