San Diego restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in San Diego, California

San Diego is one of California's top tourist destinations. Brimming with attractions like whale watching, The San Diego Zoo, vibrant arts & culture, and a wide selection of cuisines, this beachside city has everything. Just past San Diego University, there are tons of things to do and restaurants to enjoy. No matter what kind of cuisine you’re looking for, you can bet San Diego delivers.

Enjoy food from across the world when you tour the city. Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, and American are all on the menu. Visit Little Italy to taste the authentic flavors or Downtown San Diego for everything from burgers to steak. Visit a local coffee shop for your morning cup of joe and enjoy walking the bustling streets of the city. Enjoy a quick lunch off Broadway or visit a local ramen restaurant. There is so much to see and taste from breakfast to dinner.

Ready for a night out? San Diego is famous for its beer tours and has been labeled “America’s Craft Beer Capital.” If beer isn’t your favorite, there are lovely wineries with tastings and cideries too. No matter how you choose to spend your time, there’s something for everyone in San Diego.

Must-try San Diego restaurants

Cocina Calavera

3923 Fourth Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.5 (93 reviews)

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Grilled Steak & Poblano Street Taco	$5.25
Corn street tortilla, grilled steak and poblano peppers, cilantro, red onion, Ají crema. Served with lime wedge.
Yuca Fries	$13.00
Seasoned yuca fries served with vegan chipotle crema & cilantro garnish.
Enmoladas Divorciadas Plate	$18.00
Choice of tortillas and protein. One served Rojas style, one served Suizas style. Served with rice and black beans.

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MishMash

1805 Newton Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (866 reviews)

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EVERYDAY BURGER SPECIAL	$13.00
EVERYDAY BURGER SPECIAL 1/3lb MishMash burger served with house fries & lemonade for $10.99 *No Substitutions
MishMash Burger	$12.00
1/2 lb all natural beef patty with mozzarella & crunchy onions. Served on a gourmet bun smothered in garlic aioli (try it stuffed with goat cheese $1).
Pollo a la Plancha	$12.00
Chicken marinated with harissa paste, lemon & garlic. Covered with mozzarella, topped with spring mix & tomato. Served on brioche bun with cilantro pesto. *Contains nuts

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Tuetano Taqueria Old Town

2540 Congress Street, San Diego

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Birria with cheese (quesabirria)	$6.00
crispy quesabirria dorada
Birria TUETANO	$11.00
consomme not included. food styling purposes. Birria Taco topped with Bone Marrow.
Bone Marrow Tuetano (1)	$7.00
Bone Marrow (1) , is a la carte. Add it to a taco, quesadilla, to compliment flavor. Tortillas not included. Comes alone.

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SD Grilled Cheese	$7.50

Bagel	$2.50

Iced Medium Vanilla Chai	$5.50

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wings	$17.00
veggies, ranch or blue cheese dressing
fried chicken sandwich	$16.00
brined chicken, mustard aioli, white cheddar, lettuce, fries
poached pear salad	$14.00

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Wings	$18.00
Choice of scorpion pepper buffalo sauce, old bay dry rub, house made bbq, mango habanero, or kitchen sink
Brussel Sprouts	$14.00
Parmesan, balsamic, and cranberries
Cinnamon Crunch French Toast	$13.00
berry compote and powdered sugar

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GUACAMOLE Y CHIPS	$11.00
Hildebrecht Farm Hass Avocado / Tomato / Onion / Jalapeño / Cotija Cheese
SALMON AL PASTOR	$24.00
Grilled / Pastor Marinade / Grilled Pineapple / Mango / Avocado Salsa / Market Vegetables
SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS	$19.00
Shrimp / Lobster / Crab / Fresh Fish / Avocado Salsa / Corn Tortillas / Jack Cheese / Garlic Cream Sauce / Salsa Verde / Baja Rice / Chorizo Refried Beans

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Smash 32oz	$10.00
Choice of Classic, Blackberry, Strawberry, or Spicy Pineapple
Three Meat Pizza	$15.00
House made marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and bacon
Veggie Pizza	$13.00
House made marinara, mozzarella, spinach, mushroom, red onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic

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Lemon	$9.50
In: Krab and avocado. Top: Salmon, yellowtail and lemon slices.
Spicy Crunch	$9.95
In: Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and avocado. Top: Crunch.
Rainbow	$8.95
In: Krab and avocado. Top: Assorted fish.

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Kale & Quinoa	$13.00
Avocado, Sun-dried Cherries, Ricotta Salata, Toasted Almonds, Mustard Vinaigrette
The BH Burger & Fries	$19.50
Aged White Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onions Sub Truffled French Fries - $2.00 Add Bacon - $3.25 Add Up Egg - $2.25
KY Tai	$10.00
Charred Pineapple Spiced Bourbon, Curacao, Angostura, Tiki Bitters, Lemon, Ginger

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Ahi Bowl	$19.00
Ahi Tuna, White Rice, Wakame Seaweed Salad, Red Daikon Radish, Furlkake, Crispy Garlic, Wonton Chips, Avocado, Sesame Seeds, Microgreens, served with Citrus Ponzu and Wasabi Aioli
Keto Bowl	$18.00
Super Food Mix, Flat Iron Steak, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Fajita Veggies, Brussel Sprouts, Avocado
Mahi Wrap	$15.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Brown Rice, Red Onion, Tomato, Spring Mix, Honey Teriyaki Glaze, Jalapeno, Served in Spinach Tortilla

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Single Sugar Cone	$0.50
Single sugar cone. Great for kids scoops, single scoops, or even double scoops!
S'mores - Pint	$12.00
Toasted marshmallow ice cream base with dark chocolate covered graham crackers and mini marshmallows. A fan favorite that will remind you of camping! One pint / 16 oz. / 473 ml.
Mango Sticky Rice (v+gf)- Pint	$12.00
Our founder and head chef taps into his native Thai roots for this flavor which features a combination of our refreshing mango sorbet mixed with a pandan infused coconut & oat milk based ice cream. Vegan & gluten friendly. One pint / 16 oz. / 473 ml.

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Four Cheese Calzone	$15.00

16" Cheese	$18.25

Dr. Pepper	$3.00

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Feijoada (Two)	$34.00

Picahna Garlic	$18.99

Pastel Cheese	$4.50

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Classic Bacon & Eggs	$12.99
5 pieces of bacon, two eggs, homefries and toast.
GF Sin-A-Mon Roll Pancakes	$11.99
Our most popular GLUTEN FREE item! It is like eating an entire plate-full of the center of a cinnamon roll. Cinnamon swirl GLUTEN FREE pancakes topped with cream cheese frosting and powdered sugar.
Croissant French Toast.	$9.99
Buttery croissant dipped in vanilla egg mix and grilled to perfection. Dusted with powdered sugar.

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Stack Your Own Burger
Build your own STACKED burger! (Gluten-Free available)
Stack Your Own Salad
Build your own STACKED Salad!
Stack Your Own Mac
Build your own STACKED Mac n Cheese! (Gluten-Free Available)

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Vegan Spyder Roll	$18.00

Vegan Crunchy Roll	$18.00

Stressed Out Roll	$21.00

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Chocolate Lovers Box	$20.00
For the chocolate lover! Two each of: The Classic, The Gentleman, and The Cocoa PB.
Assorted Cookie Box (6 cookies)	$20.00
Customize a box with six of your favorite Batch & Box flavors!
Signature Cookie Box	$20.00
Our six favorite flavors in one box! Includes one each of The Classic, The Wonder, The Cocoa PB, The Gentleman, The Lady, and The Doodle.

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Rikimaru Miso	$13.95
Rikimaru fermented soybean paste blended into our original tonkotsu broth. Topped with scallions, ankake beansprouts, cured bamboo shoots, crispy garlic chips, roasted sesame, and an ajitsuke egg
Red Edition	$14.95
Shio (salt tare) accented with habanero, dehydrated shallots, minced vegetable roots, blend of spices chili oils. Served in our tonkotsu broth, served with: scallions, wakame seaweed, bean sprouts, cured bamboo shoots, garlic chips, sesame seeds, andan ajitsuke egg.
Black Edition	$14.95
Shio (salt tare) accented with mayu (smoked garlic oil) with tonkotsu broth, served with: scallions, wakame seaweed, bean sprouts, cured bamboo shoots, garlic chips, sesame seeds, and an ajitsuke egg.

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Large BASIC Salad	$16.00
Large mixed greens, sliced pear, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, house vinaigrette,
Large 4-Maggio	$30.00
Large white pie w/ mozz, ricotta, parmesan, gorgonzola, fresh basil
Small Veggie	$24.00
Small red pie w/ mozz, onion, mushroom, roasted red pepper, green pepper, black olive

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RAD Cali Burger	$11.95
(2) smashed patties, bacon, house guacamole, RAD onions, lettuce, tomato, RAD sauce
Ballin' Veggie Burger	$12.95
smashed Beyond Meat patty, swiss american cheese, house guacamole, RAD onions, lettuce, tomato, truffle RAD sauce
RAD Burger	$9.95
(2) smashed patties, american cheese, RAD onions, lettuce, tomato, RAD sauce

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The Classic	$18.00
Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and classic broth topped with bamboo shoots, wakame seaweed, no-chasiu tofu, crispy kabocha pumpkin, sauteed bean sprouts, steamed bok choy, green onions, and garlic chips.
Triple Tomato	$19.00
Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and Konbu dash tomato broth topped with bamboo shoots, wakame seaweed, no-chasiu tofu, crispy kabocha pumpkin, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed bok choy, green onions, garlic chips and fermented cherry tomatoes.
Tantanmen	$19.00
Handcrafted triple-thick noodles and spicy sesame broth topped with spicy marinated impossible meat, wakame seaweed, fresh corn, cabbage sautéed bean sprouts, steamed bok-choy and green onions and garlic chips.

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32oz Growlers- Sale!	$14.00
Pro Tip: Create a custom blend by selecting 2 flavors. *Glass included 32oz = 2 Pints
Honey Ginger Lemon 6-Pack	$15.00
This concoction of organic ginger juice, organic honey, and organic lemon was created to satisfy both tastebuds and tummies. Ginger is widely regarded for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune boosting properties. Its anti-nausea effects are also ideal for those known to have a few too many. Lemon adds a sharp citrus bite loaded with potassium and a boost of vitamin C. Our organic honey is loaded with key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to keep you going at all hours. Thanks to honey’s healthy glycemic index, sugar crashes are out of the question.
JuneShine 100 Hibiscus Lime (Hibiscus, Lime, Apple) 6-Pack	$15.00
A refreshing remix of our original JuneShine with only 100 calories, 1g sugar, and a lower 4.2% ABV. It's light, made right and is still gluten-free, full of probiotics, and made with all real, organic fruit.

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Tom Kha
Light coconut broth with galangal, Napa cabbage, and mushroom
Panang Curry
Eggplant, red bell pepper, and mushroom (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise)
Pad Thai
Pan-fried thin rice noodle, egg, bean sprouts, tofu, chinese chives, and crush peanut

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General Tso Cauliflower	$9.50
Deep fried cauliflower florets tossed in sweet and spicy General Tso sauce topped with sesame seeds
Wings	$9.00
Choice of: Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Cajun Dry Rub or Lemon Pepper. Served with carrots, celery and ranch. Sorry no flat-only, drum-only requests!
Standard Breakfast	$9.00
2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, hash browns and choice of toast.

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TAKOYAKI	$9.00
Octopus Fritters, Kewpie Mayo, Plum Eel Sauce, Katsuobushi, Scallion and Nori
JAPANESE FRIED CHICKEN	$9.00
Soy Sauce, Sake, Ginger and Garlic with Spicy Mayo
PLANT BASED (v)	$13.00
soy and mushroom broth, tofu, corn, menma, wood ear mushroom, greens

San Diego restaurants you'll love

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Must-try San Diego restaurants

Cocina Calavera

MishMash

Tuetano Taqueria Old Town

Caps Pizza and Bar

Brazil by the Bay

BCB Cafe

Counterpoint

Wings Republic

619 Spirits North Park

Pueblo

MAW

Auti Sushi

Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant

Mavericks Beach Club

Stella Jean's Ice Cream Point Loma

The Trails

STACKED

The Yasai

Batch & Box

Pure sushi by MATSUOKA

Basic Bar & Pizza

RAD Burger

Rakiraki Commons

RB Sushi

Juneshine

Star Anise Thai Cuisine

Working Class

Weapon Ramen LPM

Storyhouse Spirits

Bang Bang

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Neighborhoods within San Diego to explore

Pacific Beach

North Park

Little Italy

Gaslamp

Kearny Mesa

Hillcrest

East Village

Point Loma

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Bang Bang	$17.00
Crab, avocado, asparagus topped with salmon, seared with jalapeno and spicy ponzu pico de gallo.
Godzilla	$18.00
Crab, shrimp tempura, avocado topped with tuna, tobiko, micro cilantro and chipotle/habanero sauce.
Shrimp Tempura	$13.00
Shrimp tempura, crab blend, cucumber, avocado