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  1. Rank 269. Phuong Trang

    Vietnamese

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    4170 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  2. Rank 269. Rosemarie’s Buns and Brews

    Burger Joint

    Rosemarie's is a casual beach-town burger and beer joint on Coast Highway, the kind of place where flip-flops count as dressing up. The wings are fried in duck fat and come in flavors like honey buffalo with ranch zig-zags and blue cheese crumbles, teriyaki, and mango habanero. Eater listed them among San Diego's best chicken wings. A dozen runs under twenty bucks, and the draft list rotates, so the pairing tends to sort itself out.

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    608 South Coast Highway, Encinitas, California · Oceanside
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  3. Rank 269. Saiko Sushi

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    116 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA · Coronado
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  4. Rank 269. Shino Sushi and Kappo

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    838 W. Ash Street, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  5. Rank 269. Sushi Ota

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    4529 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  6. Rank 269. Taka Sushi

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    555 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  7. Rank 269. Tenkatori Miramar

    Yakitori

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    6780 Miramar Rd ste 104, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  8. Rank 269. The Greenspot Salad Company

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    6165 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  9. Rank 309. Bencotto

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    750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  10. Rank 309. Borrego Kitchen

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    509 9th Avenue, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  11. Rank 309. Civico 1845

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    1845 India St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  12. Rank 309. Crudo Ceviche and Oyster Bar

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    1608 India St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  13. Rank 309. Filippi’s Pizza Grotto

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    1747 India Street, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  14. Rank 309. Global Fork

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    550 West Date Street, Suite B, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  15. Rank 309. Huntress

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    366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  16. Rank 309. Landini’s Pizzeria

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    1827 India St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  17. Rank 309. Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine

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    435 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  18. Rank 309. Lumi

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    366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  19. Rank 309. Mona Lisa Italian Foods

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    2061 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 · San Diego
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  20. Rank 309. Nobu San Diego

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    207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  21. Rank 309. Nolita Hall

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    2305 India Street (at W. Juniper Street), San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  22. Rank 309. Provisional Kitchen

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    425 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  23. Rank 309. Rustic Root

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    535 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  24. Rank 309. Saint James French Diner

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    830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  25. Rank 309. Smokin J’s BBQ

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    751 4th Avenue, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  26. Rank 309. Taco Centro

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    2171 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  27. Rank 309. Tacos El Franc

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    528 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  28. Rank 309. Tacos El Gordo

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    511 F St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  29. Rank 309. The Blind Burro

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    639 J St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  30. Rank 309. The Nolen Rooftop

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    453 6th Avenue, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  31. Rank 309. Vino Carta

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    2161 India Street, San Diego, California · San Diego
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  32. Rank 309. Werewolf

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    627 4th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  33. Rank 333. LEILA

    Middle Eastern

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    3956 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  34. Rank 333. Puesto

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    789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  35. Rank 335. Le Parfait Paris

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    555 G St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Open now, until 10 PM

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  36. Rank 336. Alforon

    Middle Eastern

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    5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  37. Rank 336. Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

    Authentic Ethiopian

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    2884 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  38. Rank 336. Barrio Donas

    Mexican-American Bakery

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    2548 Congress St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  39. Rank 336. Bica

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    3569 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closed now, opens Fri 6:30 AM

    Thursday 6:30 AM–4 PM

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  40. Rank 336. Birrieria Y Menuderia Guadalajara

    Guadalajara-Style Mexican

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    396 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista
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  41. Rank 336. Bistro Du Marché

    French

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    7437 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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    Closed now, opens Fri 5 PM

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  42. Rank 336. Blind Lady Ale House

    Beer Bar

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    3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Open now, until 11 PM

    Thursday 5 PM–10 PM, 5 PM–11 PM

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  43. Rank 336. Bonjour Patisserie

    French Bakery

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    320 W Cedar St, Unit 101, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  44. Rank 336. Cafe Moto

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    2619 National Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closed now, opens Fri 6 AM

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  45. Rank 336. Casera Latin Kitchen and Bakery

    Peruvian

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    4225 Oceanside Blvd, Ste D, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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  46. Rank 336. Corvette Diner

    Throwback Diner

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    2965 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 5 min

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  47. Rank 336. Crab Hut

    Seafood

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    4646 Convoy St, Unit 106A, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  48. Rank 336. Curry & More Indian Bistro

    Indian

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    11808 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit 123, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 5 min

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  49. Rank 336. DJK Korean BBQ

    Korean

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    7905 Engineer Rd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  50. Rank 336. El Tianguis

    Mexican

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    2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 5 min

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  51. Rank 336. Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen

    Elevated Southern

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    509 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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  52. Rank 336. Grand Ole BBQ

    Central Texas Barbecue

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    15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA · El Cajon
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 5 min

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  53. Rank 336. Havana 1920

    Cuban

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    548 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Open now, until 10 PM

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  54. Rank 336. Hawaiian Fresh Seafood at Liberty Station

    Hawaiian Seafood

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    2400 Historic Decatur Rd, Unit 107, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closed now, opens Fri 11 AM

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  55. Rank 336. Ironside

    Seafood

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    1654 India St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  56. Rank 336. Kindred

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    1503 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  57. Rank 336. La Perla Cocina Mexicana

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    745 Emerald St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  58. Rank 336. Little Lion Cafe

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    1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  59. Rank 336. Lou Lous Jungle Room And Supper Club

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    2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  60. Rank 336. Lourdes Mexican Food

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    650 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA · Escondido
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    Closed now, opens Fri 8:30 AM

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  61. Rank 336. Marigold Bagels

    NY-Style Bakery

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    7964 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Closed now, opens Fri 7 AM

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  62. Rank 336. Marisi

    Italian

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    1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 5 min

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  63. Rank 336. Meze Greek Fusion

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    345 6th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  64. Rank 336. OB Noodle House

    Creative Pan-Asian Noodle Shop

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    2218 Cable St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  65. Rank 336. Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant

    Vegetarian Thai

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    4661 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  66. Rank 336. Ponyboy

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    1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  67. Rank 336. Postino

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    2100 Kettner Blvd, Ste 1800, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  68. Rank 336. Rare Society

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    4130 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  69. Rank 336. Smallgoods

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    7524 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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    Closed now, opens Fri 10 AM

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  70. Rank 336. Steamy Piggy

    Contemporary Chinese

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    4681 Convoy St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  71. Rank 336. Stella Jean's Ice Cream

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    4404 Park Blvd, Unit B, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  72. Rank 336. Sushi MARU

    Sushi

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    1345 Third Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Open now, until 10 PM

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  73. Rank 336. Tacos El Panson

    Mexican

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    4433 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  74. Rank 336. The Kebab Shop

    New-School Mediterranean

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    630 9th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  75. Rank 336. Top of the Hyatt

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    1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  76. Rank 336. Wormwood

    French

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    4677 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  77. Rank 377. Amalfi Cucina Italiana

    Coastal Italian

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    1035 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos, CA · San Marcos
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    Closes soon, 9:30 PM, in 35 min

    Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30 PM–9:30 PM

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  78. Rank 377. Casa Gabriela

    Innovative Mexican

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    8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA · La Mesa
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 5 min

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  79. Rank 377. Giardino

    Italian

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    8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA · Lemon Grove
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  80. Rank 377. Herb & Sea

    Seafood

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    131 W D St, Encinitas, CA · Encinitas
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  81. Rank 377. Italianissimo Trattoria

    Italian

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    323 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista
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    Open now, until 11:59 PM

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  82. Rank 377. Janet's Cafe

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    9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA · Santee
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  83. Rank 377. Ju Feng Yuan Dumpling Cafe

    Chinese Noodle Shop

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    12265 Scripps Poway Pkwy, Ste B109, Poway, CA · Poway
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  84. Rank 377. Novo Brazil Brewing - Imperial Beach

    Brazilian

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    535 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA · Imperial Beach
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  85. Rank 377. Pho Truc Xanh

    Vietnamese Noodle Shop

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    770 Sycamore Ave, Unit 118-119, Vista, CA · Vista
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    Closed now, opens Fri 10:30 AM

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  86. Rank 377. Poke Etc

    Hawaiian

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    916 E Eighth St, National City, CA · National City
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    Closed now, opens Fri 10 AM

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  87. Rank 377. Rare Society

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    330 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA · Solana Beach
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  88. Rank 377. Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub

    Sushi

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    1815 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

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