Johnny Mañanas - Ocean Beach

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4888 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Johnny Mañanas is a family-owned restaurant that has been delighting customers with authentic Mexican cuisine since 1989, establishing itself as a beloved staple in Downtown Oceanside. With a commitment to excellent service and delicious food, the restaurant has recently expanded to multiple locations throughout San Diego.

Renowned for its world-famous Crispy Fish Taco and a diverse menu featuring classic and contemporary Latin dishes, Johnny Mañanas offers a vibrant dining experience. Alongside their exceptional food, they provide catering options for various events, ensuring every occasion is memorable with their attention to detail and flavorful offerings.

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4.598 reviews
Maxen J B.
8/23/2025

Got the crispy mahi mahi tacos, 10/10; cripsy, flavorful, large. At $2 a taco they are easily top ten in the game, if you're ever in the ocean beach area I highly recommend this spot.

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Valerie W.
7/13/2025

This Mexican restaurant is amazing. A little street side restaurant with wonderful ambiance if you like sitting at a comfortable table on the street. But no matter where you sit, this food is...

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Bianca G.
8/22/2025

The tacos are very flavorful. Fish tacos are a teeny tiny bit bland but nothing a good salsa can't fix. One of their salsas had habanero I believe and it had a gooood kick so be careful with the...

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Ping L.
7/24/2025

This is a small eatery specialized in Mexican food with its famous $1.99 crispy fish taco. The place is in the midst of a busy street and not exactly stands out. Parking is a bit challenging....

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Gustavo A.
12/13/2024

Great place for a sit down lunch if you're into shrimp, and fish tacos. I originally had ordered 4 tacos with nachos but was told the nachos was massive so I reduced my tacos to 3 and thank gawd I...

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