Contact Information
Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
3172 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
(619) 295-2070
Price Range: $$ • Established: 1991 • Wheelchair Accessible
Category: Mexican Restaurants
Website: jimmycartersmexicancafe.com
Email: N/A
Map & Directions
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Forms of Payment
- American Express
- Discover
- MasterCard
- Visa
Reviews & Discussion
Reviews around The Web

Fans of the eclectic have a safe haven at Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe. As the name suggests, there is a healthy dose of Mexican cuisine. Authentic dishes brought together by Jimmy, in his quest to make good regional Mexican dishes, and…

Yes, JC's has moved to 5th Avenue in Hillcrest and the building may not be as quaint and charming as the old location, BUT, they have done some major work on the interior and exterior of the new location and it looks fantastic. and MORE…

I completely agree with the positive review. However, it refers to the old JC's location on Washington. That location is closed, and sadly, so too is all the good food that was found there.

Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe is one of the best Mexican restaurants in San Diego! Everyone I take there loves it. The chicken burrito is awesome, as are the enchiladas and the pork tamales. You really can't go wrong here if you're looking…