Not to be critical of Mr. Brook's reference as he said it was just an example from a search, but:

" This is the only Mexican restaurant in San Diego!" proclaims [Palenques] owner Leonardo Vilchis, and I have to admit, I'm perplexed. This close to the Mexican border? I know that can't be true. Mr. Vilchis elaborates: "Americans eat this food which is shit! What these guys call Mexican food insults Mexico." Now I'm starting to get the picture. . . . "

Yikes.

http://www.sallys-place.com/food/dining_directory/north_america/san_diego.htm

Pokez is beautiful inside and out:
pokez
It's authentic San Diego is what it is.