food/drink
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Ortega’s 141 University Ave. San Diego (619) 692-4200 Neighborhood: Hillcrest Ortegas.com type of cuisine:
Puerto Nuevo-Style Mexican
ortega’s A Mexican Bistro
The origins of the traditional recipes served at Ortega’s Bistro date back 60 years, to the tiny fishing village of Puerto Nuevo, Mexico. There, the fifth-generation Ortega family fed the hungry fishing community with hearty servings of the local staples: rice, beans, tortillas and steamed lobster. Puerto Nuevo became an increasingly popular destination for Americans, who took notice of the appetizing regional cuisine.
40 4L magazine | JUNE 2014
The Ortega’s family owns and operates several restaurants in Puerto Nuevo and Rosarito. The tasteful tradition and original flavorful influence of Ortega’s is now restored in the heart of Hillcrest. The palate pleasing menu creates an experience, reflecting the diverse collections of cuisine that took root in Puerto Nuevo without having to cross the border.
4lmagazine.com