For a vegetarian alternative, visit Pokez Restaurant, a vegetarian-friendly Mexican restaurant, and order tofu fries. Their tofu is full of flavor and while the vegetarian version is arguably a little better for you, you'll still have that super full feeling like with roast beef fries, even if you split them up, the Fries California Roasted Meat Burritos are basically the above, but in a burrito, so roast beef, fries, guacamole, etc. But don't be fooled by the name: different California cities have their own burrito style. And California burritos are the ones that started in San Diego.
With such a variety of cuisines, from Mexican to Japanese, we try to reduce it to 31 essential options to get you started. Honestly, this is just a starting point, but you don't want to miss a single one or you'll regret it. There are hundreds of Mexican restaurants serving one of San Diego's favorites, the California burrito, but Lucha Libre stands out for two reasons. First of all, it has a wrestling theme, with a gold champion spot for bookings 24 hours in advance, creating a unique atmosphere.
But this version of a “cali b” also has shrimp, making it a surf n' turf burrito, also known as the best of both worlds. You can't go wrong at Extraordinary Desserts, because not only are all the things they do instant worthy, but also because they're 100% perfect for desserts. From whole cakes for your next birthday party to small cakes to taste and even cakes for breakfast, everything at Extraordinary Desserts is, well, extraordinary. Try the mini desserts so you can try everything.
Visit this Clairemont Mesa spot for milk tea from a mason jar and enjoy brick toast. It is a sweet and buttery block of toast that is served with various toppings such as ice cream and fruits. Frequented by local college students, Up2You has fun seating and games to play. A traditional Japanese Robataya with tatami seats (a low table where you sit on the floor), Oton serves Robata sushi (skewers), small plates, and specialty hot pots, such as udon and pork belly hot pot, which is cooked on your table.
The atmosphere and food are like the taste of Japan without the 12-hour flight. I know what you're thinking, barbecue ribs in San Diego? But Phil's BBQ made with BBQ sauce and homemade smoked meats are the talk of the city, serving more than 100 million gallons of BBQ sauce and featured on Thrillist's Best BBQ in America. You'll have to put in a little effort to turn a purchase of fresh fish into a must-have dish, but it's worth trying the best seafood in town. They will make Christmas-themed cakes not only at Christmas but also at Christmas in July, a Santa Claus will welcome you to the store if you have planned it well.
Kiko's Seafood Lunch Truck is another local gem located in Mission Valley and parked near a gas station. Dining options are limitless, and San Diego food trucks are constantly pushing the limits of what a mobile kitchen can achieve. Belgian waffles at a Vietnamese cafe in San Diego may seem exaggerated, but if you go to Café Hue you can not only try these sweets, but you can also take a picture with its giraffe wall. Yes, fish tacos are still delicious, but San Diego has arrived as a dining destination with diverse offerings for local food lovers and visitors alike.
Located in the heart of downtown Little Italy, the restaurant has redefined and revitalized the San Diego dining experience. But some places have taken their menus to the next level, and even Michelin took notice of some of the best breakfast restaurants in San Diego. The restaurant opened in 1960 and has since become the centerpiece of a local restaurant for San Diego and La Jolla locals alike. Homemade soft drinks and eclectic bitters are used to serve original cocktails, while the beer list is based on many of San Diego's craft breweries.
Little Italy Devilishly delicious cocktails from a table-side cart, house-aged premium cuts, and an opulent, over-the-top atmosphere keep Born & Bred firmly in the ranks of San Diego's see-and-be-seen hotspots. Another favorite San Diego restaurant is Breakfast Republic, a local chain with huge portions that you might not even want to share once you've had a bite. . .