Puesto Mission Valley

The buzz: San Diego’s favorite tacoteurs open their first brewery in Mission Valley.
The food: The Puesto empire has grown again with Puesto Cerveceria in Mission Valley, taking over the old Gordon Biersch Brewery and expanding it with an $8 million buildout. Along with all your favorite Puesto signature blue corn tacos, seafood, and shared plates, there’s an enhanced brewery, manned by industry vet Doug Hasker, who plans to focus on Mexican lagers. In addition, a new bar program includes margaritas on draft, seasonal cocktails with a focus on agave spirits, and a selection of over 70 tequilas, 50 mezcals, and more than 300 spirits.
The cost: Snacks, guac, ceviches, and small plates run $5-18, tacos are $7.50-12, enchiladas cost $20-26, cocktails run $14-$18, beer is $8, flights of tequila and mezcal are $25-40.