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The Prado at Balboa Park

4.4$$$· Expensive

Elegant Spanish hacienda dining in the heart of historic Balboa Park

Located in the historic House of Hospitality at Balboa Park, The Prado serves inventive Californian cuisine with Latin influences. Guests can enjoy their meals inside the colorful hacienda-style dining room or outdoors on the vibrant garden terrace. It is a favorite dining destination for museumgoers, theater patrons, and visitors looking for a memorable meal in San Diego.

History

The Prado at Balboa Park is housed in the historic House of Hospitality, a building that has served various purposes since the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Its transformation into The Prado restaurant has made it a focal point for park visitors seeking a memorable dining experience amidst the beauty and history of Balboa Park.

Quick tip: Be sure to make reservations in advance, especially if you are planning dinner before a performance at The Old Globe theater.

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