3928 Twiggs St
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel. 619/295-2343
Update ListingBerta's is a welcome change from the nacho-and-fajita joints that dominate Old Town dining. Housed in a charming, basic cottage tucked away on a side street, Berta's faithfully re-creates the sunny flavors of Central and South America, where slow cooking mellows the heat of chiles and other spices. Everyone starts with a basket of fresh flour tortillas and mild salsa verde, which usually vanishes before you're done contemplating such mouthwatering dishes as Guatemalan c...
Price Range: Main courses $7-$10 lunch, $11-$16 dinner
Open Hours: Tues-Sun 11am-10pm (lunch menu till 3pm)
Cuisine: Latin American
Parking: Free parking
Transportation: Bus: 10, 14, 30, or 150. Trolley: Old Town
Payment: AmEx, Mastercard, Visa

Old town gem
Posted by sdsailor from Cardiff, CA on June 21, 2008
We have been eating here for over fifteen years. berta is an eclectic south american cook who has the best hand with flavors that you will find in san diego. a very pleasant place for lunch if you are visiting old town. good for dinner too.