The Best Places to Eat and Drink in San Diego

1. • Tacos El Panson 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Tacos in San Diego

   
   

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   • 4433 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

2. • Sushi MARU 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Sushi in San Diego

   
   

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   • 1345 Third Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

3. • Lourdes Mexican Food 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Soup in San Diego

   
   

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   • 650 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA | North County

4. • Birrieria Y Menuderia Guadalajara 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Birria in San Diego

   
   

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   • 396 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA | South Bay

5. • Royal Mandarin 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Wings in San Diego

   
   

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   • 1132 E Plaza Blvd, Unit 205, National City, CA | South Bay

6. • Bica 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Sandwiches in San Diego

   
   

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   • 3569 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

7. • Lou Lous Jungle Room And Supper Club 23

   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   2. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant With Live Music

   
   

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   • 2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

8. • Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Thai Restaurant

   
   

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   • 4661 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

9. • The Kebab Shop 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Cheap Eats

   
   

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   • 630 9th Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

10. • Gravity Heights 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Brewpub in San Diego

    
    

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    • 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA | North

11. • Crab Hut 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant

    
    

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    • 4646 Convoy St, Unit 106A, San Diego, CA | North

12. • Kindred 23

    • Creative Vegan Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

    
    

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    • 1503 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Postino 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Wine Bar in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2100 Kettner Blvd, Ste 1800, San Diego, CA | Central

14. • Blind Lady Ale House 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Beer Selection in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

15. • Top of the Hyatt 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant View: Water

    
    

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    • 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA | Central

16. • Starlite 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant Reinvention

    
    

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    • 3175 India St, San Diego, CA | Central

17. • Cafe Moto 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Coffee Beans/Roaster in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2619 National Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

18. • Wormwood 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Patio Dining in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4677 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central

19. • El Tianguis 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Gluten-Free Menu

    
    

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    • 2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

20. • Smallgoods 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Cheese Shop

    
    

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    • 7524 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

21. • Our Green Affair Café 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Healthy Eats

    
    

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    • 905 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA | North County

22. • Ironside 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Raw Bar

    
    

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    • 1654 India St, San Diego, CA | Central

23. • Rare Society 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Steakhouse

    
    

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    • 4130 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

24. • Cellar Hand 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 1440 University Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

25. • Northside Shack - North Park 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Smoothies in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3773 30th St, Unit H, San Diego, CA | Central

26. • Ponyboy 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Bar Food

    
    

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    • 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA | Central

27. • Little Lion Cafe 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Breakfast

    
    

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    • 1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

28. • The Crack Shack 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Chain Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2266 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

29. • Bonjour Patisserie 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant

    
    

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    • 320 W Cedar St, Unit 101, San Diego, CA | Central

30. • Corvette Diner 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Family Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2965 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA | Central

31. • Communion 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best New Restaurant

    
    

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    • 901 W Washington St, San Diego, CA | Central

32. • Craft & Commerce 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 675 W Beech St, San Diego, CA | Central

33. • Himitsu 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1030-G Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

34. • Campfire 21

    • Fire-Forward Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Great Maple 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA | Central

36. • Coasterra 21

    • Modern Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 880 B Harbor Island Dr San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • 24 Suns 21

    • Vibrant Chinese/Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3375 Mission Ave, Ste J, Oceanside, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Sovereign Thai Cuisine 21

    • Modern Thai (Isaan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1460 J St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • Hidden Fish 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4764 Convoy St, Unit A, San Diego, CA | North

40. • Catania 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 7863 Girard Ave, FL 3, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

41. • Cloak & Petal 21

    • Sublime Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1953 India St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Born & Raised 21

    • Wildly Polished Italian-Inspired Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1909 India St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Siamo Napoli 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3959 30th St, Unit 105, San Diego, CA | Central

44. • Restaurante Amores 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • Calle Adolfo de la Huerta 63 - C, Primera, 21400 Tecate, BC, México |

45. • Janet's Cafe 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Santee

    
    

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    • 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA | East

46. • Giardino 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Lemon Grove

    
    

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    • 8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA | East

47. • Casa Gabriela 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: La Mesa

    
    

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    • 8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA | East

48. • Novo Brazil Brewing - Imperial Beach 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Imperial Beach

    
    

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    • 535 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA | South Bay

49. • Phatties 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Escondido

    
    

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    • 242 W Mission Ave, Unit D, Escondido, CA | North County

50. • Amalfi Cucina Italiana 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: San Marcos

    
    

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    • 1035 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos, CA | North County

51. • Herb & Sea 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Encinitas

    
    

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    • 131 W D St, Encinitas, CA | North County

52. • Ju Feng Yuan Dumpling Cafe 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Poway

    
    

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    • 12265 Scripps Poway Pkwy, Ste B109, Poway, CA | North County

53. • Rare Society 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Solana Beach

    
    

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    • 330 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA | North County

54. • Pho Truc Xanh 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Vista

    
    

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    • 770 Sycamore Ave, Unit 118-119, Vista, CA | North County

55. • Poke Etc 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: National City

    
    

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    • 916 E Eighth St, National City, CA | South Bay

56. • Italianissimo Trattoria 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Chula Vista

    
    

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    • 323 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA | South Bay

57. • Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Oceanside

    
    

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    • 1815 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA | North County

58. • Ichifuji 20

    • Intimate Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 7530 Mesa College Dr, Unit B, San Diego, CA | North
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Azúcar 20

    • Unique Cuban/French Patisserie
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4820 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Meet Dumpling 20

    • Tiny Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2907 Shelter Island Dr, Unit 104, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • George's at the Cove 20

    • Iconic San Diegan Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • Trattoria Cori Pastificio 20

    • Cozy Italian (Sicilian) Trattoria
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Yiko Yiko 20

    • Charming Asian Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 8008 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA | North
    • Instagram

64. • Leu Leu Leucadia 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 466 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA | North County

65. • Bosforo 20

    • Modern Turkish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3201 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

66. • Tacos El Gallo 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas 606, Otay Constituyentes, 22457 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

67. • Mariscos Walter 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Prolongación Paseo de los Héroes 13051, 20 de Noviembre, 22100 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

68. • Mariscos Compadre Juan Insurgentes 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Boulevard de los Insurgentes 4404, Río Tijuana Tercera Etapa, 22226 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

69. • Tacos Aaron 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Independencia 4500, Soler, 22530 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

70. • Tacos Mike 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Miguel Hidalgo 8910, Zona Este, 22000 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

71. • Aqui es Texcoco 20

    • Roomy Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 520 Broadway 5&6, Chula Vista, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Kool Restaurante 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Miguel Alemán Valdéz 2612, América, 22400 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

73. • Georgina Restaurante 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Antonio Caso 2020, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

74. • Tortas Washmobile Originales 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Jalisco 2424 Madero 22040 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

75. • La Cahua Del Yeyo 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Sirak Baloyán 1633, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

76. • La Justina 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida A Revolución 930, Zona Norte, 22000 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

77. • Mariscos Tony 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Melchor Ocampo 1820, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

78. • Tacos El Nuevo Poblano 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Ingeniero Juan Ojeda Robles 601, Buena Vista, 22415 Tijuana, Baja California | Tijuana

79. • Tortas El Turco 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Boulevard Agua Caliente 9150, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, Baja California | Tijuana

80. • La Espadaña 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Escuadrón 201, Aviación, 22014 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

81. • Tacos de Birria El Sabroso 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Brasil 224, Madero, 22040 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

82. • Tacos San Diego 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calzada Tecnológico 13335, Altabrisa, 22420 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

83. • Casa Tijuana Project 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida de las Ferias 11949, Burócratas Hipódromo, 22030 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

84. • Tacos Varios El Tigre Toño 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Miguel Negrete 625, Zona Norte, 22010 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

85. • Tacos La Pasadita De La 20 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • El Chorrito 12745, 20 De Noviembre, 22100 Tijuana, Baja California | Tijuana

86. • La Querencia 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Escuadrón 201 3110, Aviación, 22014 | Tijuana

87. • Esencia Restaurante 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida Paseo del Lago 19621, El Lago, 22210 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

88. • Erizo Baja Fish House & Market 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Ave. Sonora 3808, 22020, Tijuana, Baja California | Tijuana

89. • Mariscos El Mazateño Express 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Avenida José Gallegos Lugo 13390, Del Prado Este, 22105 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana

90. • Tacos "El Vaquero" 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Gobernador Ibarra esquina carretera transpeninsular, América, 22400 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

91. • Tras / Horizonte 20

    • Imaginative Contemporary Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Río Colorado 9680 Marron 22015 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana
    • Website
    • Instagram

92. • Mariscos "el paisa" mercado hidalgo 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Francisco Javier Mina, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

93. • Norte Brewing Company 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle 4ta y Ave.Revolución, Tijuana Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BC | Tijuana

94. • Labarraconchita 20

    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico

    
    

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    • Calle Río Bravo 9987, Revolución, 22015 Tijuana, B.C. | Tijuana