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Baja Betty's

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1421 University Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103

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About this place Baja Betty's

A Hillcrest institution on University Avenue, Baja Betty's pairs a big Mexican menu with a tequila list that runs past a hundred bottles and some of the strongest margaritas in the neighborhood. Gay-owned and unmistakably part of the scene, it draws a mixed, festive crowd for weekend brunch, drag events, and long patio afternoons. It's as much a bar as a restaurant, and one of the reliable anchors of a night out in the gay village.

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Harry Pachchala
Harry Pachchala Aug 2026
★★★★★
Brandon Carter
Brandon Carter Aug 2026
★★★★★

This was a great experience. The drinks are great and the servers are friendly. I do wish they birria tacos had a bit more flavor but I can get over that because Bruno was such a wonderful spirit. Id come in just to chat with him. He was cheerful and made sure I was well taken care of.

Gloria Echols
Gloria Echols Aug 2026
★★★★★
Vladimir Jovanovic
Vladimir Jovanovic Aug 2026
★★★★★
Merchy's Merch
Merchy's Merch Jul 2026
★★★★★

This place is Rann amazingly in the food is awesome. The atmosphere is great. You should get the fajitas and purchase there merchandise ;)

Wayne Cuttler
Wayne Cuttler Jul 2026
★★★★★

Friendly bartenders.

Minehli A.G.
Minehli A.G. Jul 2026
★★★★★

Baja Betty’s was my favorite when i was a student UCSD at and lived in SD. Today, i came back after years and nothing was changed. I ordered my guac, ceviche and cucumber as like exact old days and i walked in remember…Nostalgia!!!!! Delicious as it was before. Great customer service. Very fast and making every effort to make our time memorable not only comfortable! They deserve pure 5 stars even though the parking was real headache but its worth it!

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Last updated on 5 October 2026

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