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El Punto opens at Liberty Station Monday, plus a new rail bridge

Plus, trains cross a new Batiquitos Lagoon bridge Monday and Goodwill's Little Black Dress sale starts today.

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City Tacos founder's El Punto is expected to open at Liberty Station on Monday

El Punto fills about 8,800 square feet at Liberty Station

Floor area of El Punto, beside places you know

El Punto8,800 sq. ft.indoor-outdoor space
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

Sources: SanDiegoVille, sandiegomagazine

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El Punto8,800 sq. ft. (indoor-outdoor space)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

If you've been waiting on a sit-down spot at , El Punto is nearly here. sandiegomagazine says it opens Monday, Nov. 9. SanDiegoVille notes the date isn't officially confirmed, and the restaurant's website still advertises a fall 2026 debut.

It's from restaurateur Gerry Torres, who opened the original City Tacos in North Park in 2014, and chef Eduardo Baeza. Expect ceviches, tiraditos and oysters, plus the most popular City Tacos tacos.

  • Where: 2885 Perry Road, Suite 102, Liberty Station
  • Extras: kids' play area and an enclosed off-leash dog park
  • Ordering: table service, QR codes on the patio or walk-up counter
  • Also planned: brunch and a kids' menu

“We know it's a gamble… but we're ready.”

Gerry Torres, El Punto

The space previously housed El Jardin and Go Go Amigo, both short-lived, but Torres says he didn't see a curse. The patio has seats for around 130 people, and indoors seats around 57.

El Punto's patio has seats for around 130, indoors around 57

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Rail bridge

Trains will cross a new concrete bridge over Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad for the first time Monday, Nov. 9, putting the $166 million double-track project at 75% complete. The bridge replaces a 1940s wooden trestle, and the project is expected to finish in 2028. The Vista Press

Trains will cross the new Batiquitos bridge Nov. 9, with the project due in 2028

  1. 2024Construction began on the Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track project.
  2. Nov. 9Trains will cross the new concrete bridge for the first time.
  3. 2028The project is expected to be completed, with 5.5 miles of continuous double track.

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A veterinary sedative called medetomidine has been detected in San Diego County's illegal drug supply, prompting a health warning. CBS News 8's report covers its risks and overdose prevention. CBS News 8

Party outfits

If you need a holiday outfit, Goodwill's Little Black Dress event starts at 9 a.m. today at stores across San Diego County, with suits too. A Michael Kors dress with a $175 retail tag was priced at $20, and Goodwill plans to restock through the weekend. NBC 7 San Diego

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SDtodayto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

El Punto opens at Liberty Station Monday, plus a new rail bridge

Plus, trains cross a new Batiquitos Lagoon bridge Monday and Goodwill's Little Black Dress sale starts today.

The TLDR

  1. El Punto is set to open at Liberty Station Monday
  2. Trains cross a new Batiquitos Lagoon bridge Monday
  3. Medetomidine detected in San Diego County's drug supply
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