OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
EL INDIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
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3695 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego institution famous for tamales and tortillas (chips, hard shell tacos, rolled tacos, and burritos). Enjoy their unique outdoor dining area in the middle of the median. Our favorites: Taquitos w/Everything, Tamales, and Carne Asada Burritos.
FILIPPI’S PIZZA GROTTO
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1747 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Located in charming Little Italy, enter through an authentic Italian market to find a popular and cozy restaurant serving delicious pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. Our favorites: The Torpedo Sandwich, Meat Raviolis, and wine.
CASA DE REYES
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3754 Calhoun Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Explore historic Old Town, and enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurants beautiful courtyard. Friendly staff in traditional Mexican attire and live mariachi bands. Our favorites: Guacomole, Enchaladas, and Crispy Masina Tacos.
KENSINGTON CAFE
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4141 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
Our favorite spot for brunch. After your meal, walk/drive around the surrounding historic neighborhood to admire the charming spanish-style homes and yards. Our favorites: Chilaquiles, Cai Burrito, and The Baumann.
THE MISSION CAFE
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2801 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
Another good restaurant for brunch. Tasty food in a fun and vibrant neighborhood. We absolutely love the “Mission Rosemary” potatoes. Order them with any dish on the menue. Our favorites: Desayuno Burrito, and Papas Loco.
WATERBAR
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4325 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Bar and restaurant serving Costal Baja and California cuisine with beachfront views. Great spot for brunch, lunch, or sunset dinner. Our favorites: Ahi Tuna Poke with Wontons, Pork Chilaquiles, and the Hangover Burger.
HARNEY SUSHI
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3964 Harney Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Award winning sushi lounge near San Diego’s historic Old Town. Extensive selection of Southern California inspired speciality rolls, plus all your favorite tradition rolls. Our favorites: The Nicole Nigire, Mellow Yellow Roll, and Pirate Roll.
CESARINA
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4161 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107
Highly regarded Italian restaurant. If the only reservation you can get is very early, or very late, it’s worth the inconvenient dining hours. Exceptional service, presentation, wine, and food. Our favorites: Pomodoro Fresco and Bolognese.
THE MARINE ROOM
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2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Iconic San Diego restaurant with unparalleled seaside views and delicious coastal cuisine. Try to get a reservation during high tide for an extra unique and unusual experence. Our favorites: Anything from the sea.
