Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Places to Eat in San Diego, by the Record

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  1. Rank 97. Birrieria Y Menuderia Guadalajara

    Guadalajara-Style Mexican

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    396 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista
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  2. Rank 97. Bistro Du Marché

    French

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    7437 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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  3. Rank 97. Blind Lady Ale House

    Beer Bar

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    3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 5 PM–10 PM, 5 PM–11 PM
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  4. Rank 97. Bonjour Patisserie

    French Bakery

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    320 W Cedar St, Unit 101, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  5. Rank 97. Cafe Moto

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    2619 National Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 6 AM–3 PM
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  6. Rank 97. Casera Latin Kitchen and Bakery

    Peruvian

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    4225 Oceanside Blvd, Ste D, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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  7. Rank 97. Corvette Diner

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    2965 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11:30 AM–9 PM
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  8. Rank 97. Crab Hut

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    4646 Convoy St, Unit 106A, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  9. Rank 97. Curry & More Indian Bistro

    Indian

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    11808 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit 123, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11 AM–9 PM
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  10. Rank 97. DJK Korean BBQ

    Korean

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    7905 Engineer Rd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  11. Rank 97. El Tianguis

    Mexican

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    2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11 AM–9 PM
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  12. Rank 97. Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen

    Elevated Southern

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    509 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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  13. Rank 97. Grand Ole BBQ

    Central Texas Barbecue

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    15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA · El Cajon
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  14. Rank 97. Gravity Heights

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    9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11 AM–7:30 PM
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  15. Rank 97. Havana 1920

    Cuban

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    548 5th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11 AM–10 PM
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  16. Rank 97. 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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    Mon 11 AM–6 PM
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  17. Rank 97. Ironside

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    1654 India St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  18. Rank 97. Kindred

    Vegetarian

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    1503 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 5 PM–10 PM
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  19. Rank 97. La Perla Cocina Mexicana

    Oaxacan

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    745 Emerald St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  20. Rank 97. Little Lion Cafe

    French Coffee

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    1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  21. Rank 97. Lou Lous Jungle Room And Supper Club

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    2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  22. Rank 97. Lourdes Mexican Food

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    650 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA · Escondido
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    Mon 8:30 AM–8 PM
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  23. Rank 97. Marigold Bagels

    NY-Style Bakery

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    7964 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  24. Rank 97. Marisi

    Italian

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    1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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    Mon 5 PM–9 PM
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  25. Rank 97. Meze Greek Fusion

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    345 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  26. Rank 97. OB Noodle House

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    2218 Cable St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon Noon–11 PM
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  27. Rank 97. Our Green Affair Café

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    905 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA · Solana Beach
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  28. Rank 97. Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant

    Thai Vegetarian

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    4661 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  29. Rank 97. Polite Provisions

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    4696 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  30. Rank 97. Ponyboy

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    1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  31. Rank 97. Postino

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    2100 Kettner Blvd, Ste 1800, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11 AM–11 PM
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  32. Rank 97. Rare Society

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    4130 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 5 PM–Midnight
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  33. Rank 97. Royal Mandarin

    Chinese

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    1132 E Plaza Blvd, Unit 205, National City, CA · National City
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    Mon 9 AM–9 PM
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  34. Rank 97. Smallgoods

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    7524 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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  35. Rank 97. Starlite

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    3175 India St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 5 PM–1 AM
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  36. Rank 97. Steamy Piggy

    Contemporary Chinese

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    4681 Convoy St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 11 AM–9 PM
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  37. Rank 97. Stella Jean's Ice Cream

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    4404 Park Blvd, Unit B, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon Noon–10 PM
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  38. Rank 97. Sushi MARU

    Omakase Sushi

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    1345 Third Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  39. Rank 97. Tacos El Panson

    Mexican

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    4433 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 9:30 AM–10 PM
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  40. Rank 97. The Crack Shack

    American

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    2266 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 10 AM–10 PM
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  41. Rank 97. The Kebab Shop

    New-School Mediterranean

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    630 9th Ave, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  42. Rank 97. The Taco Stand

    Tijuana-style Mexican

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    645 B St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  43. Rank 97. Top of the Hyatt

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    1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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    Mon 4 PM–11 PM
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  44. Rank 97. Wormwood

    French

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    4677 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  45. Rank 145. Amalfi Cucina Italiana

    Coastal Italian

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    1035 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos, CA · San Marcos
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    Mon 4:30 PM–9:30 PM
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  46. Rank 145. Casa Gabriela

    Innovative Mexican

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    8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA · La Mesa
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    Mon Closed
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  47. Rank 145. Giardino

    Italian

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    8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA · Lemon Grove
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    Mon 11 AM–9 PM
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  48. Rank 145. Herb & Sea

    Seafood

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    131 W D St, Encinitas, CA · Encinitas
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  49. Rank 145. Italianissimo Trattoria

    Italian

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    323 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista
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    Mon 11 AM–11:59 PM
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  50. Rank 145. Janet's Cafe

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    9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA · Santee
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    Mon 6:30 AM–2 PM
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  51. Rank 145. Ju Feng Yuan Dumpling Cafe

    Noodles

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    12265 Scripps Poway Pkwy, Ste B109, Poway, CA · Poway
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    Mon 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–8:30 PM
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  52. Rank 145. Novo Brazil Brewing - Imperial Beach

    Brazilian

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    535 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA · Imperial Beach
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    Mon Noon–10 PM
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  53. Rank 145. Pho Truc Xanh

    Noodles

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    770 Sycamore Ave, Unit 118-119, Vista, CA · Vista
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    Mon 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, 4:30 PM–8 PM
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  54. Rank 145. Poke Etc

    Hawaiian

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    916 E Eighth St, National City, CA · National City
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    Mon 10 AM–7:30 PM
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  55. Rank 145. Rare Society

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    330 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA · Solana Beach
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  56. Rank 145. Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub

    Sushi

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    1815 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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    Mon Closed
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  57. Rank 157. Vaga

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    2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA · Encinitas
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    Mon 7 AM–11 AM, 5 PM–9 PM
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