Twiggs Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: University Heights

4590 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Paul P. writes: hmm, I'm not sure why I haven't gotten around to reviewing Twiggs yet, but here I am, using their WiFi.

Twiggs is kinda the coffee shop that I always imagined every small TV town to have. You know, the coffee shop where people know most names, but…

Kearny Mesa Acura & Honda Specialists
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4183 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

Peter T. writes: I have been taking my various Toyota models (and now my new Civic) here for years, at least 7 of them, and the reason is Tony (aka the owner) of the shop.  Why bring a Toyota to a mechanic who specializes in Honda's?  Simple: service which is quick…

Sushi Dokoro Shirahama
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4212 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

wanugee N. writes: This tiny little restaurant in a strip mall in the Convoy Street area caters mostly to Japanese. It is run by a 60ish couple, serving only Nigiri sushi; no "jive-ass rolls" or other Americanized concoctions created in California. No Rainbow, Spicy…

El Porvenir Tortilla Factory
Neighborhood: Barrio Logan

1786 National Ave
San Diego, CA 92113

margot b. writes: This is on the hubby's list of must-have stops every single time we are down in SD and I happily oblige.

One could call it a dive but I see it more as old school and authentic. You can tell this guy has been cooking this way for years and years...…

Woodstocks Pizza
Neighborhood: Rolando

6145 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Dawn B. writes: Ok, so despite being the oldest one in the place, I loved Woodstocks Pizza.  It clearly caters to a college crowd but I'm not sure that's a bad thing.  The food was decent and the prices were good.  I also love that happy hour starts at 2pm.  How…

El Borrego Restaurant
Neighborhood: City Heights

4280 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Anita L. writes: I hate sounding so cliched but I definitely saved the best for last. El Borrego is the last of my San Diego reviews for the moment and believe you me, it has earned its well deserved spot.

Again this was one of my bookmarked restaurants to try after…

Saigon Restaurant
Neighborhood: City Heights

4455 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

wanugee N. writes: Saigon is a Chinese Vietnamese restaurant. As you may know, the Chinese Diaspora was well represented in Vietnam, and the infuence has come to the US as well.

This place specializes in Seafood, although it seems everyone comes here for Pho. They have…

Avalon Tattoo 2

3039 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

chris c. writes: talented crew.  ego-free.  comfortable.  great music.

mike stobbe:

i've been going to mike for over ten years...

an amazing artist, conversationalist, and soul.  

also, does great "cover-up" work.  tiki master.  

fip:

a genius.  that is all.

Jyoti Bihanga
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3351 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

CINDY K. writes: OMG - this Sri Chinmoy dude's everywhere!  I randomly dined here during the course of a long weekend in San Diego. Back in SF, while dosing up on all the Yelping I'd missed, I randomly read a review of Ananda Fuara - AND WOOP, THERE HE IS.  Like the…

Kensington Club
Neighborhood: Kensington

4079 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

anna l. writes: Dear Kensington Club,

  Yes, I know- so formal using your full name like that.  Here are only some of the reasons I hold you so dear, Ken.
  My great aunt once worked at you before I was born (evidently in a playboy bunny costume, per my mother.)  
 …

Comickaze
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5517A/B Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Matthew V. writes: I woke up with the shakes again. Sure, I had a bit to drink the night before but this was something different. This was geek withdrawal.

I stumbled out of bed, pulled Too Much Coffee Man off my shelf. It did nothing for me. Throwing the comic to the…

Buga Korean BBQ
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

David M. writes: This place is great. I love the pork belly.
It's surprisingly kid friendly (provided they don't touch the burners in the middle of the table).

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9015 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Miss Josephine Z. writes: So I pull up to the shopping center when I spot the CB&TL. I noticed a little driveway along the store thinking "SCORE! A CB&TL w/ a DRIVE-THRU" Then, I noticed the reality that it wasn't. Shot to the heart. I felt so stupid.

Anywho, plenty of…

Punjabi Tandoor

9235 Activity Road, Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92126

Matthew H. writes: In San Diego you have two extremes of Indian food:  overpriced and not that great fancy shit, like Monsoon and cheap and not so good buffet like Taste of India buffet or Asoka the great.

If what you're really after is "Good food" then those places…

Shien of Osaka

16769 Bernardo Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92128

Erin O. writes: This is my FAVORITE place to get sushi.  I try to get there about once a week.  The Sweet/Spicy/Crunchy roll is the best.  A perfect blending of contrasting flavors and textures.  The Dragon Roll and Super Spicy Tuna roll also can't be missed.  Try…

Pearl Chinese Cuisine

11666 Avena Pl
San Diego, CA 92128

Ed to the M. writes: Evidently, the owners of very famous (but not very good) dim sum house Jasmine on Convoy started a new restaurant called Pearl Chinese Cuisine, which quickly became THE place to go for dim sum in San Diego and is right off the Bernardo Center exit…

Trader Joe's

11955 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92128

Bill B. writes: Cheese cheese cheese ! this place has a great selection of cheese and at a very reasonable price.I have been coming to TJ's for many many years, started in LA, Monrovia, Arcadia, West Covina. Now that I moved close to this one I am in here at least…

Champagne Bakery Bistro Cafe

12955 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

Julie G. writes: I love this little Bistro Cafe. It truly reminds me of Paris, Moulan Rouge and all things French. I usually just hang out in the cafe and have a salde Niciose and French Fries which are really not French. But they don't think I'm weird when I ask for…

La Bastide Bistro
Neighborhood: Scripps Ranch

10006 Scripps Ranch Blvd, #104
San Diego, CA 92131

tania j. writes: the mussels are to die for.

tear off hunk of warm fresh bread, let soak in the fresh herbs and butter and good stuff in the mussel dish, put mussel on soaking bread and eat. repeat.

i don't even like mussels.

i can't stop thinking about their mussels.

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
Neighborhood: Torrey Hills

12115 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129

taylor e. writes: used to live right next to it, i remember the fire that raveged the place around 15 years ago, the smoke blotted out the sun, that was scary! now i mountain bike and geocache there. the waterfall is awesome, lookout for glass in the stream on the…

Mesquite Restaurant

9932 Mercy Rd
San Diego, CA 92129

Julie S. writes: Update: I ate at the restaurant over the ironman movie weekend and service sucks! No one came by to serve me water or asked if I wanted a drink, tell me what the specials are... nada nothing zip. I continue to wait patiently for like 10 minutes and…

Spices Thai Cafe

3810 Valley Centre Dr
Ste 903
San Diego, CA 92130

Teej T. writes: I thought Spices was pretty good for the three visits I've made to the place.  I definitely am a fan of their pineapple rice--served in a pineapple cuz they're awesome, or creepy (I'm not sure which at the moment).

It's a nice place, although for…

Da' Kitchen

9823 Carroll Canyon Rd
San Diego, CA 92131

Al V. writes: Da family and I love some good grinds. We've been to most in the area: Island Boy Grille, L&L, Da Kines, Bamboo Hut. They had their moments and some have regressed in quality and popularity. L&L is still a heavy hitter in our book.

The wife and I went…

4.0 Deli
Neighborhood: Rolando

5844 Montezuma Road
Aztec Shopping Center
San Diego, CA 92184

Carmina K. writes: GOOODDDDFAAATHHERRR.
That's the sound my stomach makes when I'm craving a really good f*ing sandwich. I just graduatued from SDSU, but I'd still make the drive for that deliciousness.

Tractor Room
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3687 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92184

stephen l. writes: This place kinda messes with me. I want to like it. I'm trying to like. I just don't like it. I've been here for breakfast and dinner and unlike the dingbat who gave the place 5 stars for dinner and 3 for breakfast. I give it 2 for both and a big…

Curry House
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

3860 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92184

Vicky L. writes: MMMMMm.... I LOVE LOVE LOVE CURRY! Especially the Japanese beef based curries. I was mislead into thinking that they had opened earlier in September when they had all their signage up and the lights on. Anyway, the food here is great, you have a…

Chez Nous

9821 Carroll Canyon Rd
Ste E
San Diego, CA 92184

Stephanie D. writes: I have only had the spicy chicken melt and a vegetarian sandwich with mushrooms, roasted peppers and pesto.  The chicken sandwich is utterly amazing.  So creamy, slightly spicy, so good.  Veggie sandwich also tasty, but this place gets 5 starts just…

EZ Take-Out Burger
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4277 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Kelly P. writes: The best thing about EZ Take Out Burger is their blatant, unapologetic effort to copy IN-N-OUT Burger in every way possible.

A hamburger at EZ's consists of a freshly grilled meat patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and "special" thousand island sauce.…

Coronado Ferry Company
Neighborhood: Coronado

1201 1st St
Coronado, CA 92118

Chris K. writes: Brian K. needs to chill out and not be such a homophobe. I don't know what he's trying to save you from but taking a ferry with your "dood" friends isn't a sign that you're in to dudes (not that there's anything wrong with that). It means you're…

Pho Ca Dao Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rolando

5223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Tracy C. writes: Is it just me or are all pho restaurants in SD huge? So far, I've been to two and this one's huge AND packed.  When have I ever waited longer than 10 minutes at a pho restaurant? HERE!

Once you're seated though your food comes out lightening fast.…

El Asadero Mkt

6866 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

David M. writes: For some people, this is just a hole-in-the-wall Mexican butcher shop near San Diego State. For others, this is a Mexican food mecca where you can get delicious carne asada, tacos al pastor dirt cheap.
Whenever I host a party, I go here and get carne…

Roberto's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Miramar

7094 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92121

Cat K. writes: I miss it.  So much.

Yeah, San Francisco's got culture, diversity, and great eateries.

But San Diego's got the Mexican food.  And I have been craving a San Diego style burrito for the past three months.

And to think I took you for granted when we were…

Amarin Thai
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

6755 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste 109
San Diego, CA 92121

Vicky L. writes: Good thai restaurant located in the food court at the intersection of Mira Mesa and Camino Santa Fe. (Its a little hard to find, since the signage for the restaurant says "Thai Food." =P

We come here often for lunch specials since it fairly close to…

Wired Cafe Le Bistro

8935 Towne Centre Dr
Ste 110
San Diego, CA 92122

Mick G. writes: I first gave this place 4 Stars, then 5 after my second visit, and then 4 again after my third.  Details on reduction at bottom.

This place is a true Jewel for the area of town.  In a place that is just about the ultimate home of Corporate food and…

Border Field State Park
Neighborhood: San Ysidro

San Ysidro and Tijuana border
Last USA exit
San Ysidro, CA 92173

Anita L. writes: UPDATED 04-10-2008: We went again recently and they've barricaded the pathway so you can't drive all the way in to the water like we were able to before.

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Call me naive, call me ignorant, but hubby thought I'd…

Lucky Buck's
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1459 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

lisa f. writes: I came on here expecting to adjust my review but realized I had forgotten to review Lucky Bucks. Well, it would have been better had I done it sooner. When they first opened, I would have given four or five stars. Today, a solid three. While seating…

Marie's Cafe
Neighborhood: North Park

3016 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Erin C. writes: All you really need to know about Marie's Cafe is

- It's in North Park, squished in on University Avenue
- When I first tried it, the server told me if I tasted the french toast, I would be back.  He was right.
- Service is pretty quick, even on…