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A picturesque hacienda with a patio sets the scene for inspired Californian fare & happy-hour deals.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1549 El Prado Suite 12, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 557-9441
Website: https://www.pradobalboa.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
T Lewis
San Diego native here… and first time to The Prado. The 5 star reviews are interesting, but I imagine many of them are out-of-towners and simply captivated by the whole Balboa Park experience- which already amplifies their critiquing.
I want to preface this review by stating our server Rinn was an absolute doll and gem to this restaurant. She was sweet, friendly, on top of it, and overall just a great server.
But the food left a lot to be desired. Very basic and almost bland. I could’ve made the chicken BLT at home taste better. It was dry and not enough aioli. The mahi sandwich was meh. The fish itself was at least moist but the flavor needed to be kicked up a notch. When you’re serving basic California cuisine, you really need to elevate the seasonings and ingredients. Put some love into it. The cocktails were decently spiked and were pretty good.
Is the food overpriced? Of course. It wouldn’t hurt so much if the food was good, but whatcha gonna do?
… moreI want to preface this review by stating our server Rinn was an absolute doll and gem to this restaurant. She was sweet, friendly, on top of it, and overall just a great server.
But the food left a lot to be desired. Very basic and almost bland. I could’ve made the chicken BLT at home taste better. It was dry and not enough aioli. The mahi sandwich was meh. The fish itself was at least moist but the flavor needed to be kicked up a notch. When you’re serving basic California cuisine, you really need to elevate the seasonings and ingredients. Put some love into it. The cocktails were decently spiked and were pretty good.
Is the food overpriced? Of course. It wouldn’t hurt so much if the food was good, but whatcha gonna do?
Amber
I miss the trio of skewers and the portobello mushroom salad. The menu has changed a fair bit and not really to my tastes, but the food is always fresh and good. This is a special occasion type of restaurant and I visit maybe twice a year. Definitely expensive and there are service fees on top of the prices. Staff is always wonderful and friendly though.
… moreMandy Garr
We came here for their set menu for Thanksgiving. It was very good. One of the soups looked like it had sat there for a while, but it still tasted food. The bread was excellent! The bathrooms are outside, but not too far. Decor was a bit random, but still very nice. Overall a good experience. I do think it was a bit overpriced at $80 plus tax and tip for 3 courses. And plus a drink that we got. It was over 400 for 3 of us. Which was a bit much. They also add an extra 5% that wasn’t required, but added for price rises. But overall a really good experience.
… moreHugo Sanchez
My wife and I have made The Prado our tradition, celebrating every single one of our anniversaries here, including our recent 30th! The food is, without fail, amazingly delicious, and the entire team consistently makes us feel special and valued. The service is on point and impeccable. Everyone is super helpful and efficient. I must specifically highlight a few team members: April—During our 30th anniversary, there was a small hiccup in the service, but April stepped in and was incredibly helpful. She made us feel like we truly matter as clients and handled the issue flawlessly, turning the experience around completely.
Wendy—We returned this past Saturday with friends, and we were all totally blown away by the service. Wendy was a fabulous waiter—truly one of the best we’ve ever had at The Prado. She was efficient, fast, kind, and cordial.
Amy—The manager, Amy, also made sure to personally check on us and take excellent care of our table.
We are so impressed with the level of attention, service, and delicious food that we will absolutely keep celebrating all our major milestones here. We plan on coming back every year and in 20 years celebrate our 50th! Thank you again, Prado team, for all the great times and service. We love April, Wendy, and Amy!
We ordered the Chiken Milanesa, the salmon and my wife ordered Mushroom Rissoto! All were excellent! Please give our compliments to your Chef! The dessserts really hit the spot at the end as well as the drinks!
… moreWendy—We returned this past Saturday with friends, and we were all totally blown away by the service. Wendy was a fabulous waiter—truly one of the best we’ve ever had at The Prado. She was efficient, fast, kind, and cordial.
Amy—The manager, Amy, also made sure to personally check on us and take excellent care of our table.
We are so impressed with the level of attention, service, and delicious food that we will absolutely keep celebrating all our major milestones here. We plan on coming back every year and in 20 years celebrate our 50th! Thank you again, Prado team, for all the great times and service. We love April, Wendy, and Amy!
We ordered the Chiken Milanesa, the salmon and my wife ordered Mushroom Rissoto! All were excellent! Please give our compliments to your Chef! The dessserts really hit the spot at the end as well as the drinks!
Somitra Saxena
Went there to celebrate friends birthday. Location and ambience is wonderful. Food and menu was good. Calamari was excellent, mussels were good. Sea bass was really good, Paella was ok. The Sommelier was quite friendly and so was our server Fredo. They both tend to talk too much and should observe when not to interrupt a conversation going on in the table.
… moreJing
Great location, and we were lucky to get a table in such a busy restaurant. They offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The food was decent, and the service was okay overall. A convenient spot for a casual meal.
… moreJon Jong
Atmosphere: right in the middle of Balboa Park. Very clean and open. We were able to walk in and open seating with no wait.
Staff: everyone was friendly. The waiter went over the top to take care of us. Excellent service!
Food: Ceasar salad was perfect. The croutons were large and lightly seasoned. The burger was cooked perfectly. The buns were great. Fries had good flavor.
Highly recommend this place!
… moreStaff: everyone was friendly. The waiter went over the top to take care of us. Excellent service!
Food: Ceasar salad was perfect. The croutons were large and lightly seasoned. The burger was cooked perfectly. The buns were great. Fries had good flavor.
Highly recommend this place!
Amie Sarte
The service is great, and the patio seating has a nice ambiance. The Prado Paella and Seared Prime Beef Sushi Roll are superb.
2nd visit at The Prado, 12/20/2025. The place was clean and the staff were very nice and welcoming. Again, I ordered my favorite the Paella. It was delicious and flavorful. The Grinch mascot came out to entertain the kids and have pictures with the guests. I highly recommend The Prado in Balboa Park.
… more2nd visit at The Prado, 12/20/2025. The place was clean and the staff were very nice and welcoming. Again, I ordered my favorite the Paella. It was delicious and flavorful. The Grinch mascot came out to entertain the kids and have pictures with the guests. I highly recommend The Prado in Balboa Park.
Monét Thibou
I really wanted to like to this place, especially since on Wednesday it’s the only restaurant open at the park that’s not a food stand.
They have an open seating section where you pick your own seat and server comes to you or you can sit at the bar or a table outside.
Service wise: I sat down pretty quick but I didn’t get a server within 6 mins of sitting. My server was kind and timely.
Food wise: I got the Kobe burger with fries, sparkling lemonade and Piña colada creme. The burger was fine and came out quick! The fries however were EXTREMELY salty. I couldn’t finish my meal because the saltiness of the fries were very over powering. I was very excited for the crème brûlée however it fell flat for me. The crème was runny. The texture of this dish is supposed to feel a little like flan and this was loose. The taste also didn’t work well together, it tasted off and the more I ate the more I realized the sugar on top was good but the compote, custard and chantilly gave a slightly expired taste. The marble tuille did not work with the dish but tasted fine alone.
I’m sure there are other menu items that are great here but these flopped for me.
… moreThey have an open seating section where you pick your own seat and server comes to you or you can sit at the bar or a table outside.
Service wise: I sat down pretty quick but I didn’t get a server within 6 mins of sitting. My server was kind and timely.
Food wise: I got the Kobe burger with fries, sparkling lemonade and Piña colada creme. The burger was fine and came out quick! The fries however were EXTREMELY salty. I couldn’t finish my meal because the saltiness of the fries were very over powering. I was very excited for the crème brûlée however it fell flat for me. The crème was runny. The texture of this dish is supposed to feel a little like flan and this was loose. The taste also didn’t work well together, it tasted off and the more I ate the more I realized the sugar on top was good but the compote, custard and chantilly gave a slightly expired taste. The marble tuille did not work with the dish but tasted fine alone.
I’m sure there are other menu items that are great here but these flopped for me.
Lorena Collins
Food is decent but overpriced. If you’re at the park and don’t want to go looking for a place this restaurant is fine but otherwise I don’t recommend it.
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