Prado-Balboa Park

15 reviews

(619) 557-9441

1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101 32.7313 -117.1498

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Neighborhoods: Central, Central San Diego, Balboa Park

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Prado At Balboa Park

Last updated 9.05.09

What People Are Saying About Prado-Balboa Park

The Editor

Erin Chambers

Citysearch

The Scene – A mosaic fountain dribbles in the courtyard entrance to this model of Spanish architecture in Balboa Park's House of Hospitality. Inside, a bright, tiled ceiling hangs over the bustling dining room that opens out onto the lush patio, where strung lights connect the intricate, tiered pathways between tables. Candles lit at dusk enhance the atmosphere--like dining in an outdoor plaza in Madrid. Wolfgang Puck-trained chef Jeff Thurston fuses Latin and Italian classics in an eclectic, bright menu with everything from mushroom risotto to sushi rolls. Proscuitto-wrapped asparagus…

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User Reviews (15)

09/25/09

Me mola

by Lauritinga at Citysearch

best ribs I have ever had!!!

Pros: Nice food
Cons: Far away

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01/02/09

Excellent for special occasions, or just because

by KrimzonTearz32 at Citysearch

This was our first time to the Prado. We absolutely loved it. It was a Friday night and we were seated immediately. We were served water with lemon and breadsticks with hommos right away. The server was attentive and took our drink order and appetizer order really quickly. The appetizer, portobella mushrooms with whipped goat cheese, came immediately, and was exquisite!! My husband ordered the salmon, and I ordered the chicken. The salmon came in a blood-orange sauce with grapefruit and apples. I don't like fish, but I tried it and it really was great, he loved it. The chicken was served over garlic mashed potatoes and garden greens (spinach) with a garlic gravy. It was superb! Hints of rosemary complimented it perfectly. We topped it all off with the recommended dessert, Belgian Chocolate "Othello". Dark and milk chocolate mousse, with carmalized cherries; all atop a soft hazlenut cookie. Perfect for two to share. He had the mojito, which he says is a "perfect classic mojito". I had the mango iced tea, very refreshing. The server was great and all of the food runners were polite and attentive. We never ran out of beverages and dirty plates were removed promptly! Sitting on the back patio at night was very romantic, with a great view of a quaint garden complete with wishing well. The Prado is located right in the middle of Balboa Park, near all of the museums so there is ample parking. If you want to walk through the park, which we highly recommend; it is georgous at night. We would reccomend this restaurant to anyone. It was such a great experience. We will definately be going back!!

Pros: food quality, service, location, over-all atmosphere
Cons: bathroom location

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12/04/08

OMG THE KOBI BEEF ROLLS MELT LIKE BUTTER

by dazzleddes at Citysearch

My husband and I went to the Prado this evening for our bitrhdays and our anniversary and it was Amazing!!!

We had the best waitress and the food was to die for. We had the kobi beef rolls just like a few of you others and it seemed to melt in your mouth! Every thing was just delicious. My husband had the New york Steak while I chose the Shrimp Pasta both were great!! I just wish we had room to try a dessert!