Fred's Mexican Cafe -Old Town, San Diego

This is the official page for Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila formally known as Fred's Mexica

**DOG FRIENDLY!!**
$5 Doggie Menu

Fred’s Mexican Café, Old Town
Happy Hour
3 PM- 6PM (everyday except Taco Tuesday deeper discounts)

DRINKS:
EL PERFECTO SKINNY
Azunia Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Triple Sec, Salt Rim

ESPALOMA
Espolon Tequila, Sq**rt, Salt Rim

VODKA CANTARITO
Titos Vodka, Mango, Cointreau and Lime Juice

MONTEJO
tall boy

TECATE
tall boy

CORONA
draft pint

AZUNI

11/05/2024

The perfect plan for today after voting: gather the family to enjoy delicious tacos y otras sorpresas de comida at Casa De Freds. 🌮🍽️

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Let’s celebrate our voices with some amazing flavors!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

11/01/2024

Let’s celebrate Viernes and November 1st the best way possible! Comencemos el día with a vibrant plate of Chilaquiles Verdes at CDF—because breakfast should be a fiesta! 💚✨

👩🏼‍🍳 Corn chips simmered in red or green sauce, topped with cotija, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and two over-medium eggs. Served with pinto beans.

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Who's ready to spice up the weekend?
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

Photos from Fred's Mexican Cafe -Old Town, San Diego's post 10/25/2024

Howl-o-ween is here at Fred's! 🎃🐾

Get ready for the cutest (and spookiest) event of the year: Fred's Howl-o-ween Doggy Costume Contest & Raffle! 👻

📅 October 25th - 31st
Bring your best-dressed pup, snap a pic, and enter our contest via Instagram using . Talk to a manager when you arrive to join the fun! 📸

🎁 Feeling generous? Donate unopened pet toys, food, or bedding to enter our raffle and help support ! 🐶 Every $1 = extra raffle tickets!

2 Grand Prize Gift Baskets:
🐕 For the Best Dressed Pup
🎟️ For the Raffle Winner (announced Nov 1st )

Muchas gracias to our amazing sponsors for making this paw-some event possible!

10/23/2024

Get ready to drool over our Aguachile Verde! Fresh Argentinian shrimp, crisp cucumber, zesty lime, and a kick of serrano cilantro sauce, all topped with creamy Baja aioli. 🦐💚

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Este platillo es pure bliss on a plate!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

10/17/2024

¿Qué tal si comienzas tu Jueves with this delicious margarita?🍹✨ Don’t forget, it’s Fiesta Hour from 3 PM to 6 PM every day at the bar (except Taco Tuesday)

Enjoy amazing deals and specials while you sip, savor, and celebrate!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

10/15/2024

Es TACO TUESDAY! 🌮💛 If you’re not at devouring the BEST Mexican tacos in San Diego, what are you even doing?!

Juicy, flavorful, and wrapped in tortilla perfection—these tacos are the reason Tuesdays exist.

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Grab your amigos and join the fiesta!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

Photos from Fred's Mexican Cafe -Old Town, San Diego's post 10/09/2024

Get ready for a spooky good time! 🍹🎃 CDF has teamed up with Espolòn Tequila to bring you October drink specials que te sacarán un susto de lo deliciosas que están!

Dare to try these devilishly tasty cocktails all month long—just be warned, one sip might leave you haunting for more!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

10/07/2024

A little Lunes motivation: indulge in our deliciosas Carne Asada Fries! ✨

🍟 Jack Cheese, Pico, Verde Crema, Sour Cream, Cotija, Crispy Onion, Cilantro

Want to switch it up? You can also order them with Chicken or Pork Adobada!

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Come satisfy your antojos at CDF!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

10/04/2024

It's National Taco Day and Viernes—Festeja con unos auténticos tacos mexicanos en CDF! 🌮🇲🇽 There’s no better excuse to indulge in the taco hype.

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Come taste the flavors everyone's talking about, and celebrate with us today!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

10/01/2024

Feliz Octubre! 🎃🥃 We're kicking off our favorite spooky season at with a little diversión and a lot of tequila!

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Hay que empezar el mes como se debe—grab a tequilita and let the Halloween vibes roll!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

09/26/2024

So happy to have .dotty.dot.dot hanging out with us! 🐾 At Fred’s, we’re all amigos—furry ones included!

Bring your pups and enjoy a paw-some time together!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

09/24/2024

Taco Tuesday just hits different at Casa de Freds! 🌮🔥 Indulge in $4-$7 tacos and sip on unbeatable booze + beer specials.

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Come hungry, leave happy—los martes se viven aquí!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

09/20/2024

If you’re at Fred’s, you can’t miss out on THE ORIGINAL MOLCAJETE! Bursting with flavors and served sizzling, this dish is a feast for your senses. 🤤🔥

🇲🇽 Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken, Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, Spanish Chorizo, Creamy Verde + Guajillo, Queso Fresco, Cheese Crisp, Cilantro, Fried Jalapeños, BBQ Onion, Rice, Beans, and Flour Tortillas

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Ven y disfruta de la experiencia!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

09/18/2024

Warning: Our Shrimp Ceviche may cause instant cravings 🤤—Every bite is a burst of freshness and flavor you won’t want to miss.

🦐 White Shrimp, Red Onion, Lime, Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato, Jalapeño, Tostadas

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Have you tried it yet?
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

09/14/2024

Which one are you picking today? 🍹🎉 At , we've got the most delicious margaritas y el mejor ambiente to help you celebrate all week long for El 16 de Septiembre!

Sip, savor, and let the fiesta begin—aquí te esperamos!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

Photos from Fred's Mexican Cafe -Old Town, San Diego's post 09/04/2024

Two cocktails, one tough choice. ¿Cuál vas a pedir hoy? ❤️💛

No olvides, we’ve got Happy Hour every day (except Taco Tuesday) from 3 to 6 PM at the bar!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

09/01/2024

Gracias Jenn for celebrating with us!🍴🍹 Join the party at and kick off Septiembre in style.

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Happy Hour starts at 3 PM—don’t miss out!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

08/26/2024

Feliz National Dog Day! 🐶🍹

Celebra hoy con nosotros at ! Bring your furry friend for Yappy Hour specials from 3 PM until close.

We’ve got something for everyone—delicious drink and food specials for humans, and a tail-wagging good time for your pups. Plus, donate new and unopened pet toys, food, or bedding to join our raffle! 🎁 All items will be donated to WeSavedAPuppy.org to help pups in need.

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Let’s make this National Dog Day one to remember!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

08/23/2024

Friday's here y es hora de celebrar! 🍹✨ Join us at CDF, where we'll treat you to the most delicious food and drinks.

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Let’s make this fin de semana unforgettable!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

08/21/2024

The smiles say it all! 🤩 Thank you for visiting us and letting us be part of your special moments. At Fred’s, you’re always welcome para disfrutar de la comida mexicana más deliciosa y crear recuerdos inolvidables.

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¡Aquí eres siempre bienvenido!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

Photos from Fred's Mexican Cafe -Old Town, San Diego's post 08/17/2024

Paw-ty with Us on Monday, August 26, 2024, for National Dog Day! 🎉🐾

🦴 Bring your dog for happy hour specials from 3 PM hasta el cierre.
🍹 Enjoy drink and food specials for humans.
❤️ Donate new and unopened pet toys, food, or bedding to participate in a raffle. (Items will be donated to WeSaveADog.org.)

Ven a celebrar, mingle, and make tails wag!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

Photos from Fred's Mexican Cafe -Old Town, San Diego's post 08/14/2024

Hoy es el día perfecto to treat yourself to some Fred’s drinks and a side of our irresistible Chips and Salsa! 😏✨ The best part? Your first basket is on us!

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Because Wednesdays were made for a little extra fun!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

08/12/2024

Feliz Lunes! Comienza tu semana with our must-try Fred’s Street Corn 🌽✨ Grilled to perfection and topped with sour cream, Tapatio, Baja sauce, Cotija, and cilantro.

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Trust us, your week just got a whole lot better!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

08/07/2024

Taco 'bout the best in town—come taste them at Casa de Freds! 🌮💛

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Los mejores tacos de SD are waiting for you!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

07/29/2024

Need a little Lunes happiness? ✨ Come to CDF! Start with our beloved Fred’s Street Corn, pair it with a margarita for an extra touch of joy, and then dive into one of our delicious dishes.

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You’ll fall in love with Mexican cuisine!
📍 2470 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA
☎️ 619 858 8226

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Fred’s Specials

**DOG FRIENDLY!!**
$5 Doggie Menu

Fred’s Mexican Café, Old Town
Happy Hour
3 PM- 6PM (everyday except Taco Tuesday- deeper discounts)
DRINKS:
$1 off any Draft Beer
$6.50 20oz House Lime or Strawberry Margarita
Skinny Azunia Margs $5
Tito’s Vodka Drinks $5
Azunia Blanco Shots $5
Mexican Candy Shots $5
$5 Tall Boys- Stella, Estrella, Kona Longboard

$5 EATS:
Chingaderas
Quesadilla
Carnitas Sliders
Adobada Sliders
Mexican Pizza

TACO TUESDAY
$2-5 Tacos
$5 20oz Dos Equis Lager/Ambar + House Margs
$6 Patron Shots

NFL Football Specials
$5 eats and drinks while the NFL games are on TV
Games will have sound

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Address


San Diego, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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