

Set in the rich landscape and finely manicured gardens, the Prado Restaurant is located at the historic House of Hospitality in the center of San Diego’s famous Balboa Park.
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA
Balboa Park
p: 619.557.9441
Dinner: Tue-Sun at 5pm
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-3pm
Sat-Sun: 11am-3pm
*Please call for holiday hours.
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prado specialty cocktailspradorita margarita $9.95 cuervo gold, cointreau, shaken tableside prado top shelf margarita $8.50 cuervo tradicional, grand marnier mojito $8.50 cruzan rum, sugar, fresh mint, lime, raspberry or mint moscow mule $8.50 russian standard vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice irish mule 9.00 jameson, ginger beer, fresh lime juice watermelon martini $9.50 smirnoff, fresh watermelon juice sangria $7.50 glass / $17.95 pitcher red wine, fruit liqueurs, fruit juices, fresh fruit caipirinha $6.95 cachaca, sugar, lime pomegranate margarita $7.50 cuervo gold, cointreau, pomegranate puree blood orange cosmo $8.50 absolut mandarin vodka, triple sec, cranberry, fresh blood orange puree pisco sour $7.50 pisco liqueur, sugar, lime mango martini $8.50 mango infused vodka, cointreau, sweet & sour honeydew spritzer $7.50 chardonnay, fresh honeydew, soda summer-thyme fizz $8.00 pisco liqueur, fresh thyme, pineapple juice, soda first tastespicy calamari fries 10.95 korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw steamed mussels 11.95 whole grain mustard, white wine, herbs GF prado sea cake 12.95 blue crab, shrimp, cod, apple jicama slaw, sambal remoulade, piquillo aioli shrimp martini cocktail 13.50 shrimp, jicama, red onions, avocado, tomato clam broth GF kobe beef sushi roll 13.95 asparagus, wasabi cream, ponzu dipping sauce, tobiko aioli bay scallops & shrimp ceviche tacos 12.95 lime juice, onions, cilantro, jicama, green olives, serrano guacamole, crispy corn tortillas GF trio of grilled skewers 11.95 steak with chipotle honey, chicken breast with cashew curry, shrimp with mango ginger sauce, asian slaw GF cilantro rock shrimp chile relleno 11.95 red corn tortilla crust, monterey jack, chevre, black bean mole, avocado-serrano salsa GF vegetarian black bean soup 6.95 red onion, cumin sour cream, lime GF/V el prado tortilla soup 6.95 chicken, cilantro, cotija cheese GF farm greenscaesar 7.50 romaine hearts, herbed croutons, cotija cheese, poblano caesar dressing portobello mushroom 9.95 baby arugula, sun dried tomato pesto, sonoma goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette GF/V baby beets 9.95 shaved fennel, frisee, sonoma goat cheese, truffle vinaigrette
GF/V prado pressed arugula salad 9.95 arugula, strawberries, candied walnuts, asiago cheese, sherry shallot vinaigrette GF/V farmers mix 7.50 stone fruit, toasted almonds, midnight moon cheese, caramel cider vinaigrette GF/V iceberg lettuce wedge 7.95 smoked bacon, tomato, maytag bleu cheese dressing GF watermelon & watercress salad 9.95 shaved fennel, mint, ricotta salata, chile-lime vinaigrette GF/V seadill crusted loch duart salmon 25.95 shrimp corn cakes, green beans, whole grain mustard sauce piquillo pepper shrimp bucatini pasta 23.95 bacon, arugula, green olives, baby tomatoes pan seared halibut & clams "cassoulet" 32.95 serrano ham, flagolet beans, shaved fennel, preserved lemon salad prado seafood paella 24.95 fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari, chicken, chorizo, lobster saffron broth GF fennel spice ahi 26.95 chile spatzle, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, lemon saffron vinaigrette landrosemary roasted jidori half chicken 23.95 mascarpone polenta, sauteed spinach, fennel confit, truffle pan sauce GF forest wild mushroom risotto 21.95 herbs, white truffle whipped goat cheese GF/V thai style yellow curry chicken & red pepper pappardelle 22.95 coconut milk, lemongrass, lime leaf, peas, cauliflower, spinach
V option with tofu grilled 16oz bone in ribeye 34.95 truffled mac 'n cheese, green peppercorn sauce slow roasted pork prime rib 25.95 arugula, goat cheese mashed potatoes, roasted stone fruit, mascarpone demi GF spiced szechuan duck breast 26.95 currants, farro, peppercress, blackberry gastrique braised beef short ribs 26.95 horseradish mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, gemolata, bordelaise sauce GF grilled certified angus 8oz filet 33.95 garlic potato puree, green beans, crispy shallots, hearts of palm, bordelaise sauce sea & landshrimp & filet 33.95 grilled certified angus petite filet, marinated grilled shrimp, garlic potato puree, green beans, crispy challots, harts of palm, bordelaise sauce salmon & short ribs 29.95 red wine braised beef short ribs, horseradish mashed potatoes, asparagus, gremolata, bordelaise sauce & dill crusted loch duart salmon, shrimp corn cake, whole grain mustard sauce sidessides $5.95 GF/V mascarpone polenta, spinach & fennel, forest mushroom, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, garlic, or horseradish mashed potatoes GF = Gluten free or can be prepared gluten free upon request. V = Vegetarian or can be prepared vegetarian upon request. specialty cocktailsmoscow mule 8.50 russian standard vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice irish mule 9.00 jameson, ginger beer, fresh lime juice pradorita margarita 9.95 cuervo gold, countreau, shaken tableside prado top shelf margarita 8.50 cuervo tradicional, grand marnier prickly pear margarita 7.50 cuervo gold, grand marnier, prickly pear cactus pomegranate margarita 7.50 cuervo gold, cointreau, pomegranate puree caipirinha 6.95 cachaca, sugar, lime pisco sour 7.50 pisco liqueur, sugar, lime mojito 8.50 cruzan rum, sugar, fresh mint, lime sangria glass 7.50/ pitcher 17.95 red wine, fruit juices & liqueurs, fresh fruit bellini 9 peach schnapps, kenwood sparkling split, fresh white peach puree dark 'n' stormy 9 rum, ginger beer, fresh lime juice & bitters prado martinisorange blossom 8.95 hendrick's gin, cointreau, fresh squeezed orange juice acai blueberry 8.95 van gogh acai blueberry vodka, lemon juice mango 8.50 infused mango vodka, cointreau, sweet & sour pear 8.95 grey goose la poire vodka, cointreau, splash of champagne, fresh pear puree blood orange cosmo 8.50 absolut mandarin vodka, triple sec, cranberry, fresh blood orange puree chocolate 8.50 smirnoff vanilla vodka, kahlua, creme de cocoa, cream cafe prado 9.50 stoli vodka, creme de cocoa, espresso, cream hot apple cider 8.50 van gogh dutch caramel vodka, tuaca, apple cider, cream first tastevegetarian black bean soup 6.95 chiles & spices, red onions, cumin sour cream, lime GF/V el prado tortilla soup 6.95 grilled chicken, cilantro, cotija cheese GF spicy calamari fries 10.95 korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw GF american kobe beef carpaccio 12.95 arugula, machego, preserved lemons, fried capers, grilled rustic sourdough steamed mussels 11.95 whole grain mustard, white wine, herbs
prado sea cake 12.95 blue crab, shrimp, cod, apple jicama slaw, sambal remoulade, piquillo aioli shrimp martini cocktail 13.50 shrimp, jicama, red onions, avocado, tomato clam broth GF seared american kobe beef sushi roll 13.95 asparagus, wasabi cream, ponzu dipping sauce, tobiko aioli trio of grilled skewers 11.95 steak with chipotle honey, chicken breast with cashew curry, shrimp with mango ginger sauce, asian slaw GF rock shrimp chili relleno 11.95 cilantro, red corn tortilla crust, black bean mole, monterey jack, chevre, avocado-serrano salsa farm greensprado caesar 6.95/9.95 fresh romaine hearts with herbed croutons, cotija cheese & fire-roasted poblano chile caesar dressing prado pressed 9.95 arugula, strawberries, candied walnuts, asiago, sherry shallot vinaigrette GF/V baby beets 9.95 red and gold beets, shaved fennel, frisee, sonoma goat cheese, truffle vinaigrette GF/V iceberg lettuce wedges 7.95 applewood smoked bacon, tomato, maytag bleu cheese dressing GF portobello mushroom 9.95 baby arugula, sun dried tomato pesto, sonoma goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette GF/V farmer's mix salad 7.50 pomegranate seeds, toasted hazelnuts, midnight moon goat cheese, caramel cider vinaigrette GF/V baby spinach 8.95/12.95 candied walnuts, applewood smoked bacon, maytag bleu cheese, sonoma-truffle vinaigrette GF add grilled salmon 6.95 add skirt steak, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp for 4.95 prado specialty saladsgrilled chicken chopped salad 9.95/14.95 napa cabbage, julienne carrots, snow peas, sliced mango, wontons, sesame-mustard vinaigrette shrimp or chicken cobb 14.95 applewood smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, avocado, roma tomato, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, herb ranch dressing GF market salad 14.95 organic baby field greens, baby beets, tomato, avocado, roasted white corn, green beans, cracked coriander vinaigrette GF/V prado sandwicheschoice of marinated vegetable salad, broccoli and mandarin orange salad, or charro beans grilled chicken blt 13.95 avocado, applewood smoked bacon, tarragon aioli, ciabatta roll skirt steak panini 14.95 fried tomatoes, horseradish-cheddar, field greens, chimichurri sauce, house made roasted garlic shallot roll smoked neuskes turkey breast 12.95 watercress, cranberry relish, garlic aioli, house made foccacia el prado reubeno pastrami 13.95 cotija cheese, chipotle 1000 island aioli, lime coleslaw, new york rye grilled portobello mushroom sandwich 11.95 balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, red onion, provolone cheese, chimichurri sauce, ciabatta roll V GF = Gluten free or can be prepared gluten free upon request. V = Vegetarian or can be prepared vegetarian upon request. prado burgers8oz kobe cheeseburger 16.95 american kobe beef, onions, chipotle aioli, choice of gorgonzola, monterey jack or cheddar, house made foccacia roll served with chorizo-charro beans & french fries 8oz grilled turkey blt cheeseburger 14.95 lean turkey, turkey bacon, local tomatoes, monterey jack, sprouts, grilled jalapenos, house made foccacia roll, served with chorizo-charro beans & french fries spanish chorizo pig burger 14.50 lean pork, applewood smoked bacon, manchego cheese, piquillo aioli, brioche bun, served with chorizo-charro beans & french fries prado favoritesrosemary roasted jidori half chicken 17.95 mascarpone polenta, sauteed spinach, fennel confit, truffle pan sauce GF grilled skirt steak tacos 15.95 chile lime marinated steak, cabbage slaw, charro beans, spanish rice, chimichurri sauce, flour tortillas forest wild mushroom risotto 17.95 fresh herbs & white truffle whipped goat cheese GF/V ziti bolognese 15.95 turkey marinara, basil ricotta artisan sourdough grilled cheese sandwich & soup 11.95 serrano ham, local tomatoes, french fries, housemade chunky tomato-basil soup grilled fish tacos 14.95 marinated mahi mahi, red cabbage, jicama slaw, mango-jalapeno salsa, mango mustard, corn tortillas GF prado seafood paella 20.95 fresh fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari, chicken, chorizo, lobster saffron broth GF thai style yellow curry chicken & red pepper pappardelle 17.95 coconut milk, lemongrass, lime leaf, peas, cauliflower, spinach
V option with tofu slow cooked short rib pot pie 12.95 marsala wine, peas, carrots, cipollini onions, puffed pastry lid sidessides GF/V $5.95 mascarpone polenta, spinach & fennel, forest mushrooms, grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes portsmeyer family $10.00 taylor late bottled vintage $11.00 sandeman vau vintage $11.00 taylor 20 year tawny $14.00 late harvest whites06 lilly pilly noble blend $11.00 06 inniskillinice wine $14.00 sauternes, domaine de monteils $12.00 06 oremus tokaji $15.00 cognaccourvoisier vs $8.00 remy martin vsop $10.50 hennessey xo $13.50 decadent additionscafe prado martini $9.50 stoli vodka, de kuyper creme de cocoa, espresso, cream hot apple cider tini $8.50 van gogh dutch caramel vodka, tuaca, apple cider, cream thin mint tini $8.50 skyy vodka, creme de menthe, white cocoa, peppermint schnapps chocolate martini $8.50 smirnoff vanilla, creme de cocoa, kahlua, chocolate the prado dessertstriple chocolate "threat" TCHO 8.50 chocolate cookie crust, dark chocolate baked custard, dark chocolate ganache, salted caramel ice cream dark chocolate hazelnut mousse bar 8.50 chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, praline crunch, bacon-hazelnut tuille cream cheese flan 8.50 sweet tomatillo sauce fruit filled shredded phyllo basket honey almond cake 8.50 pear-cranberry compote, vanilla bean ice cream, fennel pollen spiced streusel pumpkin pie creme brulee 8.50 sugar pumpkin chips & candied pepitas tres leches 8.50 traditional "three milk" soaked sponge cake, baked pistachio meringue filled with caramel bananas, vanilla bean ice cream sorbet trio 8.50 pear, forestberry & mango sorbet trio caramelized coconut crisp tuesday through saturdaytues-thurs 4-6pm & 8-10pm : fri 4-6pm & 8-11pm : sat 8-11pm prado well drinks $4.50 house margarita $4.50 prado draft pale ale $4.50 lounge chardonnay, cabernet or merlot $4.50 strawberry margarita $4.50 silver birch nz sauvignon blanc $4.50 "seven reds" spanish blend $4.50 prado mule $4.50 russian vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice 5 spice pulled pork slider 4.50 cabbage slaw, ciabatta roll, housemade taro chips albondigas 4.50 meatballs, fennel tomato sauce crispy shoestring potatoes 3.50 chopped herbs, roasted garlic aioli chicken skewers 4.50 lemon caper aioli crispy green beans 3.50 point reyes blue cheese dipping sauce spicy popcorn shrimp 4.50 korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw piquillo pepper 4.50 rosemary truffle chicken salad, arugula soups & saladstortilla soup $5.95 grilled chicken, tortilla strips, cotija cheese vegetarian black bean soup $5.50 red onion, sour cream, lime chopped salad $9.50 napa cabbage, chicken, mango, snow peas, radicchio, sesame-mustard vinaigrette farmer's mix salad $7.50 pomegranate seeds, toasted hazelnuts, midnight goat cheese, caramel cider vinaigrette prado bitesdeviled eggs 6.50 chef's selection chipotle beef tamales 7.50 3 housemade tamales shrimp skewers 11.95 lemon caper aioli seared kobe beef sushi roll 13.95 with charred asparagus, wasabi cream, braised hijiki & a roasted garlic ponzu dipping sauce, tobiko aioli chorizo corn dogs 9.95 housemade mustard and fennel ketchup spicy calamari 9.95 korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw sashimi grade ahi poke tacos 10.95 avocado puree, pineapple salsa, wonton spanish torta 10.95 spanish ham, arugula, manchego cheese, piquillo aioli albondigas torta 9.95 meatballs, fennel tomato sauce, manchego cheese quesadilla 7.95 roasted poblano & piquillo peppers, red onion, jack & manchego cheese, roasted tomato salsa, guacamole
add grilled chicken or skirt steak 2.95 mahi mahi tacos 8.95 pico de gallo, chimichurri aioli, corn tortillas |
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What's On Our Plate
- The Prado Offers an Evening of Dinner & Art
- join us on thursday evenings at the prado between may 31st and september 27th for...
- Prado’s Wine Wednesday
- beginning wednesday, march 7th, the prado invites you to celebrate spring with wine...
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Offering the perfect backdrop for parties, meetings and special events, The Prado features 22,000 square feet of meeting space indoors and out to accommodate groups up to 2500 people. An on-site professional staff blends the expertise of special event planning with the flair for the unusual, which makes for a unique party experience.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail Reception, Corporate Events/Meetings, Weddings
Grand Ballroom
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Offering the perfect backdrop for parties, meetings and special events, The Prado features 22,000 square feet of meeting space indoors and out to accommodate groups up to 2500 people. An on-site professional staff blends the expertise of special event planning with the flair for the unusual, which makes for a unique party experience.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail Reception, Corporate Events/Meetings, Weddings
Grand Ballroom
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