In the footsteps of Tacos El Franc, another iconic Mexican eatery has landed in San Diego. La Corriente, the lauded Mexican seafood restaurant in Tijuana, Mexicali, Mazatlán, Monterrey, and Mexico City, is now open in La Jolla.
It’s the first, but probably not the last outpost in the U.S., explains Diego González, who co-founded La Corriente Group with Karim Reza in 2012. “It made sense to us to open in the U.S. in San Diego, anywhere in San Diego,” he explains, pointing to the proximity of Tijuana, where the first La Corriente Cevichería Nais opened in 2014. González says the two cities naturally overlap with food, art, culture, and activities, and people constantly travel from Los Angeles and San Diego to eat in Tijuana. Why not bring it to them?
González said they’d been eyeing locations in San Diego for three years, everywhere from Del Mar, Encinitas, and further north. He says more locations in Coronado, Chula Vista, or even in L.A. are future possibilities. But for now, they’re happy to focus on streamlining the new location in La Jolla.
La Corriente is best known for its take on fresh Pacific Ocean seafood, especially its signature red snapper tostada. “In terms of music, this is our first single,” he jokes. “That dish is what made us popular.” Other favorites include their ceviches, tacos, and tostadas, with beer and wine. (González adds they may add a full liquor license in the future, but for now, try the Clamatos.)
He’s also quick to point out that guests can expect the same quality and presentation as their other locations. “It’s exactly the same—the same quality, the same flavors, everything,” he promises. And if a bit of heat isn’t your thing, he says not to worry. “We were worried about Americans that the food was too spicy,” he laughs. “[But] people seem very, very happy with the results so far.”
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Head to the third-floor rooftop at the InterContinental San Diego on Wednesday, April 24, for a hosted dinner at Garibaldi starting at 6 p.m. The ticketed event includes a five-course meal and accompanying wine pairings from Pio Cesare, the fifth-generation northern Italian winery.
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All That Shabu, an AYCE Korean hot pot spot located in Alhambra and Irvine, is coming soon to Mira Mesa Blvd. I don’t know if I’ll try the spicy beef hot pot or seafood hot pot first, but it’s nice to see they also offer a vegetarian option.
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