Wolf in the Woods

“Wolf in the Woods is a cozy & romantic hidden gem located inside a beautiful neighborhood in Mission Hills. The team were friendly and welcoming to us first and second timers. This is not a snobby or judgmental tourist trap. You know it’s good when you see locals that are frequent visitors here. Moreover, all the food we tried here were very delicious and carefully plated to look like art. My only tip is that the pork shoulder needed some chili peppers to balance out the saltiness. We also appreciate the attention to detail involved in the romantic interior/exterior design to go along with the restaurant’s Mexican/European/Native American cuisine & aesthetics. The cuisine and atmosphere experience took me back to living in Spain for a moment. Tip: If you don’t like sitting too close to strangers than the patio seating would be much better. My recommendations: -The famous Corn soup -Yellowtail Ceviche -focaccia bread -along with hen mushroom polenta -beef tataki -pork shoulder with fried bread if you have room -mini burger -don’t forget the kakaw chocolate pot mmm -both mocktails on the menu were refreshing”

“After hearing lots of good reviews about this place, I came in with a low expectation because I was thinking it was one of those overhyped restaurants. However, I was pleasantly impressed that food was pretty good, and service was great. The only thing I was disappointed about was the bread. It didn’t taste like it was freshly baked. The citrus octopus and sweet corn soup are to die for!! Both dishes have been consistently good every time I come here. Carne adovada was very tasty, the meat was super soft and the onion added some nice crunch. The richness in the creamy polenta paired very well with the roasted mushrooms which made the whole dish quite delicious and flavorful. Highly recommend!”

“Our most beloved restaurant in our Mission Hills neighborhood! It doesn’t matter what you order—the food is always delicious. The service is exceptional, and you must order a bottle of wine—the sommelier/owner is amazing, offering not just California wines but incredible European selections. Don’t be alarmed by dining outdoors—it’s quaint, lovely, and heated. Or you can dine inside; either way, you can’t go wrong. Truly one of the best-kept secrets in San Diego!”

“Incredible quaint and romantic spot with excellent food and service. The sweet corn and piñon soup was unlike anything I’ve had before. Unreal. The depth of flavor in the red hatch chile sauce from the Carne Adovada is 🤌🏼. Spent every piece of that fry bed mopping up every last drop of the sauce. Had the citrus marinated octopus. Love the flavor. I thought the texture of the octopus was off. I was expecting firm and springy yet tender but it was firm and mealy :( Still an excellent place”

“Tried this place for the first time after hearing a lot about it and I wasn’t disappointed! The food was delicious my favourite was the carne adovaba while my husband loved the octopus and tartar, and the fresh focaccia is a must!! The patty for the mini burger was delicious and very well sized! While the croquetas are delicious, they are a little expensive as is the aguachile… there wasn’t much fish and the sauce was a little bland for my taste. I ordered the NA gin and tonic to drink, unfortunately it tasted very flat, it was changed but the second one wasn’t much better, wouldn’t order again. We took our baby with us and were thoughtfully sat at the end of the patio so we’d have enough space for the stroller. If you have Amex platinum book through resy for $100 credit a quarter! Will definitely be back!”