Quixote
An atmospheric Oaxacan mezcalería inside San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel—rebuilt from a Mexican church. Gothic pews, dripping candles, stained-glass, mezcal cocktails and complex mole‑laden tapas. Feel transported.
About Quixote
Located in North Park’s Lafayette Hotel, Quixote is a one‑of‑a‑kind Oaxacan-inspired restaurant and mezcalería that transforms a decommissioned Mexican church into a dramatic dining and cocktail space. The interior features dark wood paneling, cobblestone floors, baroque pew seating, stained‑glass windows, pulpit‑inspired bar and flickering Santa Maria candles—all creating a gothic, monastic aura.
Chef José Cepeda serves small‑plate Oaxacan dishes such as duck carnitas over memelita, mole pipián–dressed octopus, crab corn doughnuts, crispy chicken tacos and squash blossom tempura, using heirloom grains and masa as foundations. Standout cocktails include the guava‑forward Vibras (mezcal, grapefruit, lime, bitters, seltzer), and Maria También (PX rum, coconut, horchata, pox), alongside about 20 mezcal varieties and Mexican spirits .
The vibe is moody and theatrical—rooms dubbed “Heaven” and “Hell” offer distinctive atmospheres via ascending staircases and private niches . It pairs elevate dining with immersive design; reviewers describe it as feeling like worship meets bar—perfect for bold, Instagrammable nights out among locals and trend seekers alike.
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