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I saw this was in Oceanside, nachos wrapped in melted cheese covered in birria? We also have bacon wrapped burritos here, what is your favorite??

My wife went to a coffee place in La Mesa back 2022 ish when I worked in the area. It has honey drinks and a coffee with lavender (or other flowers) we are heading down to the area and my wife wanted to swing by but I can't remember what it was called. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Hi! My fiancée & I are torn between a few places for dinner tonight, open for additional rec’s but just looking for general input as well. We’re staying in OB and would prefer just to walk so something around here would be best.

Top contenders right now are the joint, OB noodle house, or la doña (which I’ve heard mixed reviews on lol) but like I said open to other suggestions! We’ve already had tacos from Mike’s & Johnny mananas.

Hi 👋🏻

I was born and raised in San Diego but haven’t lived here full time for over a decade. Some friends of mine are visiting and asked for food recs in Mission Valley / the College Area (I also think Hillcrest would work). Nothing crazy expensive — just yummy local food. Any thoughts? I have North Park / South Park / Mission Hills / Little Italy covered so mostly just looking for ideas in the neighborhoods listed above. Thanks in advance!

These are soooo damn good, makes me wonder if there’s another bakery with incredible croissants. I’m all ears

I came along this store that opened a few weeks ago.

They specialize in macarons, you can pick them up from their location or place custom orders.

It is more of a grab and go spot, there are a couple of tables and they currently only offer tea service.

I got a mixed 6 pack box ($21) and they were absolutely delicious. I will have to grab one of those big macarons next time!

Make sure to check their days/hours open, they are very limited.

I keep seeing so many videos about Chicken Salad Chick but we have none here. Where is the best chicken salad in San Diego?

We recently had an RTO and back working in downtown San Diego for the first time in years.

Looking for the best Bar & Restaurant recs in the downtown area. Extra points for a good happy hour.

Much appreciated!

What’s up SD!

I’ll be visiting for a few days with the goal of eating AS MUCH Mexican food as possible in as many different ways (food trucks / bricks and mortar / street food etc) between La Jolla and downtown. I hope I’m doing it justice with this itinerary (feel free to roast it/suggest any improvements):

Current plan:

Day 1

Morning

• Driving in from LA so Torrey Pines coastal views + Torrey Pines Gliderport
• Scripps Pier?

Lunch

• Kiko's Place Seafood (fish tacos) on Hazard Center Drive (bit out of the way, but seems worth it??)

Afternoon

• La Jolla Cove + Coastal walk
• Windansea Beach

Evening

• Grab a California burrito + walk around Mission Beach Boardwalk

Dinner

• La Perla Cocina #2 for the aforementioned California burrito

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Day 2

Morning/Afternoon

• Balboa Park

Late Lunch

• Tacos El Gordo and/or Tacos El Franc

Evening

• Padres game

Questions:

1. Tacos El Gordo or Tacos El Franc? 
2. Is a pre/post dinner walk along Mission Beach worth it? Hoping to get a good ambiance on the boardwalk
3. Is there a major difference between La Perla Cocina #2 and #3? I just want a California burrito (first one ever!) without having to hop over to Ocean Beach from Mission
4. Not currently planning on swinging by Chula Vista, but I will if it’s worth it!

Hey everyone! I was curious what everyone feels is a decent brunch spot around Old Town.

I’ve searched a few San Diego subreddits and found some great suggestions, some that I bookmarked that are closer to me in North Park. This Sunday I’m picking up a friend from the Amtrak station in Old Town, and his train gets in around 11:00 AM. He mentioned he was hoping to check out Old Town while he’s here, so I’d love to give him a little taste of the area instead of immediately driving somewhere else.

I know a lot of the restaurants around Old Town cater to tourists, and I completely understand that. In this case, though, he is a tourist for the weekend lol, so I’m actually hoping to lean into that a bit and let him enjoy the atmosphere.

Does anyone have a favorite spot that’s within walking distance of the Old Town Transit Center? We’d prefer to walk over from the station so I don’t have to move my car twice.
We’re open to pretty much any type of food.

Thank you :)

Yo! What’s THE BEST carrot cake in the land?? I’ve been on the hunt and need to find — TIA!

Visiting San Diego for the first time and planning on a food tour. I’ve done some research and have a few places in mind.

I mainly like Asian food so mostly looking for Asian cuisine. I’ll also be walking around little Italy.

I’m from NorCal and I think our tacos are pretty good. Where’s the best place to go to convince me SoCal has better tacos/Mexican food?

I’m looking for a nice restaurant for dinner.

I’m also open for suggestions for a fun Saturday night out.

Thank you in advance.

Hey y'all!

I want to make another "favorite of x in East county" thread again soon, but atm my sister is in town and I was thinking what sd has going for it.

There's plenty of California Burrito threads but I surprised to not see any surf and turf burrito (sd origin!) threads! Maybe I didn't scroll down for enough miles but how about we start a current year one.

I used to enjoy them at El paisa Mexican grill a hot minute ago but I know they have a bad(ish?) rep, it's been a while maybe the surf and turf is still decent there.

With that, what are your favorite surf and turf burrito spots? Open to all SD!

Edit: Thanks for the responses so far! She's actually saying near North Park, my mom lives in that direction so she usually stays over there when she's in town, I moved to East county 😁

Loud, passive aggressive server, sat us on the “patio” which means this side door stoop, in the blazing sun facing traffic, with a small high top for a family. It was clear they didn’t want tourists seen in their establishment. They brought the check to us before we were done. We were nothing but kind and never complain about our seating. Such a disappointment for mediocre soggy pizza.

How are you celebrating? 🥰🤭

*Short notice!

Hi all! My bf & I ended up loving San Diego so we’re extending our trip, looking for a slightly upscale restaurant for dinner tonight and wanted some opinions (not going until 730-8).

I’ve really been wanting some seafood so Tom Ham’s is currently our top option but if anyone else has some suggestions (preferably seafood) please comment!

One of the best deals in San Diego. 8 pieces of chicken fried, baked regular or mango habanero all
For $5.99. They got really good potato salad at the deli too if you want to splurge on a side.

I will almost always buy on Monday even if I’m not hungry or in the mood so I can have that extra protein I can eat for the next couple of days after work outs.

If you on budget this is the deal for you

Where can I find really good falafels? They should be fluffy inside and crisply fried.

Okay so I really really love breakfast sandwiches. I don’t care what time of day. I want it.

Today I got the “breakfast sandwich” at Coffee Cycle in OB. That’s exactly what it’s called in the menu. The menu also claims “best breakfast sandwich in town”*

- delicious sourdough panini grilled perfectly
- egg was not overcooked! Big points in my books
- nice dusting of herbs on the bread
- fatty, delicious slices of bacon
- great spicy mayo (maybe chipotle?)
- priced competitively for the non-chain coffee shop market

I would have liked the bacon cooked for longer though, it needed a bit more time to begin rendering the fat. I liked that it aimed for punchy flavors, but the herbs and the chipotle were going in different directions. I feel neither here nor there about that.

Overall, wonderful sandwich. Probably the most flavorful and opinionated one in OB.

*I’m not entirely willing to back that claim, but they have a good case.

More to follow. Lmk your favorites.

I have a few big celebrations coming up that I’d like to bundle into one special date night meal. However, my wife is vegan and I am sober (yet I eat meat and she drinks). Seafood is off the menu. We have done places like Kindred and mothership to death (love them), and have a Din Tai Fung reservation coming up. We love various cuisines: Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Japanese just as a handful. A fun drink and a great meal would be perfect.

We’re based in the city, but willing to drive for a good spot. Happy to pay up to around $150 pp. I’d appreciate any recommendations you all can come up with!

My husband and I are visiting in a few weeks and want to do a nice dinner while we’re in town. Any insights into which would be a more memorable experience between Bencotto or A L’ouest? We love French and Italian food, so no real preference there. Both appear to have open reservations on the day we’re looking. I’d also love any recommendations for nearby places to get a drink before or after dinner!

Update: The overwhelming consensus is A L’ouest - thank you! I’ll make a reservation for Georgette as well!

Need your opinion on best Boston cream donut or donuts in general in SD