Americana Restaurant
Neighborhood: Del Mar

1454 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014

Marc N. writes: First the bad(ish):
- Our (outdoor) table was a little sticky.
- The Tabasco Sauce bottle on the table had something in it that wasn't Tabasco Sauce.

Now the good:
- The food was good.
- I'm new in town and it was fun people watching on the sidewalk.
- The…

Little Roma Restaurant the
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5575 Baltimore Dr Ste 104
La Mesa, CA 91942

Michael R. writes: I'd noticed this place about a month back but haven't had a chance to check it out until today. It was quiet when I stopped by with a friend for lunch, we were the only two people there (not surprising--it was a Monday at four in the afternoon) so we…

El Azteca Taco Shop
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8306 Parkway Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Christina r. writes: Pollo asada burrito is awesome

Pietro's Cucina Italiana & Pizza
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8378 Parkway Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Lizzy L. writes: my mom & dad had their first date at pietro's. this wonderful restaurant was such a large part of my childhood! i remember watching all of the fish in the huge tank while eating some tasty garlic bread. i knew all the fish by name &, if one was…

Emerald Oil
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5600 Baltimore Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Erin C. writes: +1 for everything Dylan said in his review below.  If this station is convenient to you, go and check it out.  The people are nice, and I like how they have all these clever "no smoking" signs around the place.  (I can't remember exactly what they…

Casa De Pico
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Dr., Ste. 404
La Mesa, CA 91942

Michael R. writes: My roommate's family was in town and her mother took us out to eat here. In that sense, the meal itself deserves five stars, because free food always deserves five stars, unless it is extremely gross. This wasn't extremely gross, but it wasn't…

Fix Me A Plate Cafe
Neighborhood: Fletcher Hills

9168 Fletcher Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942

MaryLou D. writes: I like this place a lot and would come here more often but for the price being higher than the places we go most often.  I'd rather come here than Souplantation (next door)any day, but we go there with large groups or we'd go broke.  I have been here…

Men's Wearhouse the
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5465 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

George C. writes: I usually go to the one on mission valley but this one was closer to my house so my wife and I went there.  Very professional as always, very helpful and always walk out with great clothes that I can't wait to wear.

Family Chef Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Mesa

6155 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942

Dylan O. writes: I think this place must one-of-a-kind or something. They serve American style breakfast all day... which is awesome, they serve Mexican food, and they have a huge Greek selection. The place is definitely a Greek restaraunt and they serve a really…

Arigato Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5575 Baltimore Dr
Ste 110
La Mesa, CA 91942

Janine A. writes: Hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant with so-so sushi but good yakitori and teriyaki.  The decor is lacking, and the food is solid but nothing spectacular.  The combos are filling.  Seems to be popular with locals.

La Mesa Market & Liquors
Neighborhood: La Mesa

6062 Lake Murray Blvd Ste 205
La Mesa, CA 91942

Andrew C. writes: A couple years back, (circa 1998-2004) this was the only liquor store in La Mesa that sold alcohol to minors. I'm not sure if that was intentional however. The guy inside had been rather senile for as long as I can remember and hell, everyone's…

Chili's Grill & Bar
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8285 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942

Joshua T. writes: Well, as most people know, Chili's is generally the hotness.  A place with a wide variety on their menu and with very reasonable prices.  This one, however, is off the charts.  I learned something at this Chili's and you are now privileged to receive…

Aubrey Rose Tea Room
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8362 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91944

deb n. writes: Went in to see the tea room and shop, didn't stay to eat, a little pricey for me, $20-$27 for afternoon tea.  But cute English atmosphere and decor and in downtown La Mesa, across the street from ACT II designer thrift store.

Carnitas Uruapan Mexican Family Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lemon Grove

8035 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Snake Rattle and Roll P. writes: Good Carnitas and a cool family style environment to enjoy them in.  One of my favorite things here is their Salsa Fresca, MMmm!!  I like to order mine with Avocado and Jalapeno inside.  Shit, so good!  If I had a car, I know I would drive out here…

Tita's Kitchenette

2720 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950

serbelle i. writes: -"turo-turo", basically point at what you want
-big ass portions, like if you were gonna die right after or something
-good food, the sinigang gives me the "sour-face"
-they have never ran out of sinigang when i go
-i don't eat dinuguan so i couldn't…

Don Henderson Automotive Repair
Neighborhood: Lemon Grove

2835 Lemon Grove Ave
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Drea V. writes: These guys are the BEST!! They are super trustworthy and kinda make you feel like family. If there is such a thing as a family auto repair shop (like family restaurant), this is IT.

I recommend this place to ALL my friends and family. Actually almost…

Costco Wholesale
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8125 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942

Christina r. writes: Warning! Watch out for all the old people and minivan moms on their cell phones in the parking lot!  I almost get run over everytime i go here.  

Pizza $2.00, hotdog &soda $1.50, drink $.58?!!?  I love costco.  The pizza is soooooooooooooooooooooooo…

Los Pinos Taco Shop
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5660 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91944

Shawn C. writes: I kind of found this place by accident when I moved back into the neighborhood, but when I am craving a bean and cheese burrito (which is a lot more often since I found this place) this is my go to spot.  The best part of getting the bean and cheese…

El Pollo Grill
Neighborhood: Lemon Grove

7836 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Nick T. writes: Damn good chicken. Tasty, not dry like El Pollo Loco and cheaper !

The owners are probably like...

" How dare this chino compare our chicken to that fast food chain !"

Guys, your pollo is awesome, and I'm not loco. Too bad this place is so far away from…

Golden Chopsticks Restaurant

1430 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950

caligirl s. writes: what can i say...i love golden chopsticks!  i keep one of their menus in my glove box. was introduced to this place by a student a few years ago who presented me with one of their ginormous wall calendars as a gift.  she said the food was really good…

South Bay Volkswagen
Neighborhood: National City

3131 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950

Ashleigh O. writes: Yes, 5 stars.....shocking, I know.   I never thought I'd give a car dealership a 5 star rating either but SBVW earned it!   I generally loathe the car buying process (who doesn't?) - the cheesy salesmen, the price negotiation BS, and all the other…

Manila Tokyo Restaurant

3421 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950

Henry K. writes: -- Went there with 3 others. We decided on this place because of the crazy name "Manila Tokyo".... never knew anyone that went and ate there nor did I know what they served. Was it fusion? Was it filipino and japanese food? I remember driving past it…

Da Kine's Plate Lunches
Neighborhood: National City

1635 Sweetwater Rd
National City, CA 91950

Ian C. writes: i'm torn, so i'm going with 3.5 stars

this place offers a variety of Hawaiian plate lunches for around $6- $8.  the service is average, and the portions are generous; they also have smaller versions of their plate lunches for those with a less than…

Sunrise Deli

9945 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977

Adam V. writes: New York food is a beautiful thing. From it's cheap and easy nature to its complete and utter disregard for all things nutritious, NYC cuisine (pizza, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches), like the city itself, is quintessentially American. Sunrise…

Hometown Buffet

1135 Highland Ave
National City, CA 91950

Cbooz D. writes: HTB will always have a special place in my heart.. I can't forget my roots and will never forget all those special occasions celebrated at this place.  The food is decent, and the prices are reasonable, which explains the line out the door.

I used to…

Ching's Famous Hopia

1722 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950

Jaelyn A. writes: i love the hopia here! (and that's a good thing since it's basically all they have!)

i came in and ordered a 30-piece tray for $14. i wanted 6 of each, except for pork (they have ube, mung bean, buko pandan, langka, and one more that i can't…

Filipino Desserts Plus

2220 E Plaza Blvd Ste Q
National City, CA 91950

Jamie J. writes: The name says it all.  Filipino Desserts (plus).  Go here for the desserts.  Especially the turon.  Mom, I am sorry again, but this turon is even better than yours!  If anybody hasn't had turon before, think of it as a banana lumpia or egg roll.…

L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Neighborhood: National City

1860 Sweetwater Rd
Ste B
National City, CA 91950

Mas H. writes: Katsu Chicken
Kalua pork
And of course the barbecue chicken.
two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad.

Life is for living,
Eat to live. (nah, fuck that, Live to EAT!)

Joel Ward Productions - Magic

PO Box 896
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

Jared S. writes: I've met Joel. He is a really nice guy. I heard he was a magician, but I didn't know he had a business going.

I would recommend Joel to anyone looking for the service of a magician based solely on his personality.

Patagonia Surf Shop

2185 San Elijo Avenue
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

David G. writes: I'll admit it, I never went in here until recently because Patagonia seemed too trendy and hyped up.  But I was riding by today, and thought I'd hop off the trusty old rusty bike and check it out.  I was surprised.  (Though to the shigrin of a…

Cardiff State Beach

Hwy 101
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

Jay D. writes: I'm so glad it's nearby.  Even though I live a few minutes away, I come here to get away.  A night or two in the campgrounds is enough to charge my batteries as if I had gone away, but I don't have to.  That's the beauty of it.    Gotta love those…

Le Bambou Restaurant
Neighborhood: Torrey Pines

2634 Del Mar Heights Rd
Del Mar, CA 92014

Eric L. writes: No, wait, this isn't your average Vietnamese restaurant.  Repeat after me -- Gourmet Vietnamese.  Gourmetttttt.  Mmmmmm...

So what does that mean, you may ask?  Sure, you've enjoyed your fair share of Pho shops... but comparing La Bambou with Pho…

Sbicca

215 15th St
Del Mar, CA 92014

Carol O. writes: ok, more like 3.75.

the mister surprised me on my 30th (gasp!) birthday and booked their private wine room for a dinner w/ my closest friends.  nice spot for a group dinner.  the adjoining terrace boasts an ocean view.

i remembered the appetizers as…

Del Mar Brigantine

3263 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014

Denise L. writes: Not all Brigantines are the same.  This one is WAY better than the one in La Mesa.
This Brig is a little cottage overlooking the race track and estuary.  A great tip:  don't eat in the regular restaurant.  Its not the goods.  The goods are in the bar…

Golden Spoon
Neighborhood: Torrey Pines

2642 Del Mar Heights Rd
Del Mar, CA 92014

Vicky L. writes: After that recent heat wave in San Diego, and living in my "rathole" which doesn't have AC, I had to resort to good ol' fans and frozen yogurt. I first started off wit ice cream and realized that I was going through way too many calories and set off…

Del Mar Pizza

211 15th St
Del Mar, CA 92014

Caroline B. writes: Their pizza is tasty, crust is thin and crunchy, a joy!

I consider them deserving of 3 stars for the mediocrity of the service and the less than good marinara on their overcooked pasta. The marinara (on their spaghetti) is terribly sugared down;…

Yumz Bakery & Desserts
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

931 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91913

Alissandra L. writes: New bakery in the South Bay since June 2007.

The mini chocolate croissants for 80 cents a piece are good, just the right size for something so buttery.

All of the pastries/desserts look beautiful and decadent. Definitely a cute, little place to get…

Yokozuna's Sushi Bar & Islander Grill
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

945 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91913

Alissandra L. writes: I love you, Yokozuna's.

I love you, because you serve food that only my Grandma can make so well. There's only one other restaurant that sells Guamanian food here in SD country, but darn it, you get bonus points for being the first. Not only do you…