San Diego Eats & Drinks
Mexican Food Scene
This is the hottest taco shop in town! It’s a bit of the drive but a must when indulging in San Diego’s Mexican street food culture.
Adobada is their specialty, it’s so popular that they typically have 2 lines, 1 for adobada and 1 for everything else. Make sure you get in the longer line.
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Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayThis is the hottest taco shop in town! It’s a bit of the drive but a must when indulging in San Diego’s Mexican street food culture.
Adobada is their specialty, it’s so popular that they typically have 2 lines, 1 for adobada and 1 for everything else. Make sure you get in the longer line.
This is my go to place for QUALITY fish and shrimp tacos. I guarantee you that no place does fish tacos better than San Diego. This is one of the most elite Mexican seafood shops in the city.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StThis is my go to place for QUALITY fish and shrimp tacos. I guarantee you that no place does fish tacos better than San Diego. This is one of the most elite Mexican seafood shops in the city.
If you're looking for VARIETY when it comes to tacos, this is the place to go. They have an all star line-up of different tacos that no other taco shop can compete with.
My favorites include the shrimp, barrio taco, azteca, and birria. Share the chips and guac or Mexican Street Corn for sides if you're eating with a group.
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¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan AveIf you're looking for VARIETY when it comes to tacos, this is the place to go. They have an all star line-up of different tacos that no other taco shop can compete with.
My favorites include the shrimp, barrio taco, azteca, and birria. Share the chips and guac or Mexican Street Corn for sides if you're eating with a group.
Lolita's Mexican Food
7305 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardAsian Food Scene
Min Sok Chon
4620 Convoy StCross Street Chicken and Beer
4403 Convoy StLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
1202 Camino Del Rio NorthBonchon - Convoy
4690 Convoy StKorean fried chicken, a must try!
Poki One N Half
9353 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardThis is my go to ramen place in San Diego. I recommend tonkotsu ramen, with black garlic oil and house chili sauce on the side. Parking is hard to find in front on 5th ave but there is usually meter parking spots 1 street over on 6th ave
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HiroNori Craft Ramen
3803 Fifth AveThis is my go to ramen place in San Diego. I recommend tonkotsu ramen, with black garlic oil and house chili sauce on the side. Parking is hard to find in front on 5th ave but there is usually meter parking spots 1 street over on 6th ave
High quality Jbbq, reservation highly recommended. I take my family here on special occasions
Tsuruhashi Japanese BBQ
3904 Convoy StHigh quality Jbbq, reservation highly recommended. I take my family here on special occasions
It has a sleeper name, but truly a hidden gem. My favorite sushi spot in town. For apps: monkfish liver, ikageso karaage. Rolls: baja (best roll i've had in SD). Nigiri: harame, otoro, kurodai, kimedai, any chefs rec is also good
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SoCal Sushi
3454 Adams AveIt has a sleeper name, but truly a hidden gem. My favorite sushi spot in town. For apps: monkfish liver, ikageso karaage. Rolls: baja (best roll i've had in SD). Nigiri: harame, otoro, kurodai, kimedai, any chefs rec is also good
Small mom and pop that has the best bun bo hue in town. For apps, banh beo. Mi quang and bun rieu are also decent but not what they are recognized for.
Mien Trung Restaurant
Small mom and pop that has the best bun bo hue in town. For apps, banh beo. Mi quang and bun rieu are also decent but not what they are recognized for.
really popular korean place. A bit of a wait, get the braised short ribs to share (at least 4 people).
Yuk Dae Jang San Diego / 육대장 샌디에고
really popular korean place. A bit of a wait, get the braised short ribs to share (at least 4 people).
American Food Scene
Econtro is a trendy, hip, and lively restaurant with a world class yet down to earth chef/owner. The food here is bomb.com
The most popular dishes are the Fried Chicken Sliders, Warm Brussel Sprouts, and the Truffle Mac!
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Encontro North Park
3001 University AveEcontro is a trendy, hip, and lively restaurant with a world class yet down to earth chef/owner. The food here is bomb.com
The most popular dishes are the Fried Chicken Sliders, Warm Brussel Sprouts, and the Truffle Mac!
For those looking for a healthy and lighter food, I recommend Tender Greens! They have a great selection of tasty salads and bowls.
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Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdFor those looking for a healthy and lighter food, I recommend Tender Greens! They have a great selection of tasty salads and bowls.
Buffalo Wild Wings is my go to when I'm hungry for wings and looking for VARIETY. They have so many flavors of saucy and dry-rub wings.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
1640 Camino Del Rio NBuffalo Wild Wings is my go to when I'm hungry for wings and looking for VARIETY. They have so many flavors of saucy and dry-rub wings.
This is a fun place to go for drinks and food with friends in a pre/post covid world. They have plenty of tasty bar food and lots of beer on tap.
If you go here, the yard of beer is a must!
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Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams AveThis is a fun place to go for drinks and food with friends in a pre/post covid world. They have plenty of tasty bar food and lots of beer on tap.
If you go here, the yard of beer is a must!
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
1202 Camino Del Rio NorthGreat Maple
1451 Washington StHawaiian
If you love poke, you gotta come here. This is probably the best place to go for hawiian style poke. They have tons of options. Make sure to stop by the market section of the place.
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood, Inc.
6835 Weathers PlIf you love poke, you gotta come here. This is probably the best place to go for hawiian style poke. They have tons of options. Make sure to stop by the market section of the place.
Fun Dessert & Drinks
Must gets: MNGO Kakigori (shaved ice), Mango Coconut Cream smoothie, & Mille Mango Crepe.
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MNGO cafe
4176 Convoy StMust gets: MNGO Kakigori (shaved ice), Mango Coconut Cream smoothie, & Mille Mango Crepe.
Bing Haus
4425 Convoy StKung Fu Tea
4869 Convoy StSomi Somi
4620 Convoy StCamellia Rd Tea Bar
8199 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardAmazing milk teas, this place is a local favorite!
GuilTea Cravings
5497 Clairemont Mesa BlvdAmaaaazing macarons flavors and gulten free cookies with a variety of smoothies
Pub scene
Common Theory
4805 Convoy St