Mustangs & Burros

Are the nachos with shredded chicken & slices of jalapeños the best I've tasted, or was I just starving after being stuck in the car for am eternity on the road down from Los Angeles in Memorial Day weekend traffic? Further scientific testing will tell, but I can tell you that sipping on a blueberry bramble next to the cozy outdoor fireplace is my idea of a relaxing time.

The fish tacos were not nearly as good, but the service was friendly and efficient.

Mustangs & Burros is a decent hotel bar.  The ambiance with great!  They have outdoor seating near a fireplace as well as indoor seating as well.  The area was formerly a ranch and there are framed photos on the wall to show the ranch back in the day.  

My friend and I ordered drinks and the chicken nachos.  The chicken nachos didn't disappoint, but they weren't the best around (meaning I wouldn't mind having them, but also I wouldn't drive from the farthest places in San Diego for these nachos).  When our order of nachos came to the table, plates were not provided.  We had to wait for our server to come back and request them from him.  I had a martini and it was appropriately made with the right amount of "strong".  

At the end of it all, our server kept trying to rush us with the bill.  We couldn't enjoy relaxing at the hotel bar.  Ironic because all of the other areas of the hotel promote a slower-paced, relaxed time.  It annoyed me because we were ordering food and drinks while sitting there.  

Aside from ambiance and convenience, I wouldn't really return to Mustangs & Burros.  Good to check out if in the area, but even when staying at the hotel, I would get bored of the scene (and tired of the less than stellar service) after one night.

For a hotel restaurant, it's not a bad spot. The drinks are great, and the beer selection is good. The food isn't outstanding, and we really go for the ambiance. I wouldn't order a pricey entree because you wouldn't be getting your money's worth, but it's a nice spot if you can walk over, grab a 22oz Double Shaka IPA, and have a salad, a burger or some nachos by the fireplace. If you have to sit inside, I'd skip it, as it's noisy and tables are too close together.