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
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4183 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

Walker S. writes: I decided to move up to Acura after 20 years with Nissan Maxima. My choice, the 2007 TL Type S. My experience with the dealer was the best ever. They make it very easy with excellent follow up. Buying a car is hard enough; go here and enjoy it for…

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

Matthew V. writes: Act now and beat the hipster rush!

Yes, El Porvenir is a potential hipster magnet. Authentic, delicious, and cheap Mexican food located in the Barrio? Are you kidding me? Five bucks says that soon pale, thin, white kids in obscure band tees will be…

Woodstocks Pizza
Neighborhood: Rolando

6145 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Ryan R. writes: Location--- Convenient for the college/Rolando area

Pizza --- I could think of 10 places that are better. (no real order just off the top of my head)
                    1. Etna's
                    2. Dominic Deluca's
                    3. Lefty's…

El Borrego Restaurant
Neighborhood: City Heights

4280 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Mikey P. writes: When It comes to Mexican food I like places that specialize in one or two things. El Borrego specializes in one thing (lamb) and boy they do they get it right. I am so glad I found this gem and my experience was defiantly memorable. El Borreggo is…

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

ruggy j. writes: The Ken Club is a cool spot to frequent occasionally, but sometimes, this dive doesn't do it for me.

I usually roll if there is a good local band playing, as there are quite a few of them that come through Ken. Outside of that, I don't make too huge…

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

The Connoisseur A. writes: Best Korean BBQ in San Diego.  If you're like me and lived in LA, you will be absolutely disgusted in the Korean, or any Asian food in general in SD.  
But Buga has stepped up to the plate to deliver Korean food that is atleast on par with its LA…

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…

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 P. 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

Craig W. writes: Carmel Valleyians are funny.  I know this because I live there.  

News flash, folks:  Carmel Valley is not Del Mar.  And the City of Los Angeles is not Beverly Hills.  It's ok if you don't live in Del Mar--really, it's going to be ok.  It's ok to live…

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

ruggy j. writes: Damn, this place is good!

I haven't been in ages...since I was living in the College Area. It was THE spot back then, and apparent by the large amount of college kids eating/drinking this afternoon, it's still poppin'.

It's all about the Godfather. I…

The 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: A little background on Curry House; they are operated by the same corporation that makes the packaged cubed curry blocks that you can find at your friendly local Japanese supermarket, but somehow, the food here just tastes a bit better. I'm guessing…

Chez Nous

9821 Carroll Canyon Rd
Ste E
San Diego, CA 92184

kimberly m. writes: This place. Oh man. Get a sandwich there. Go now.
But do not try and substitute.
The (wonderful) lady who runs the place regards her sandwichical (that's a mix of sandwich and magical) creations as pieces of art. To try and change that is insulting…

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

Andy C. writes: Pretty awesome ride around the san diego bay, and seriously for such a cheap price, if I remember it's about $6 round trip, but it's such a nice ride on the waters of san diego and you get an awesome view of the san diego skyline.

it is best to come…

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

Refugio G. writes: Tacos done right!!

Wow!!  I love walking into this place because it reminds of going into a "carniceria" in Guadalajara.  Most products are Mexican and they know that a taco is not two huge tortillas, but rather two small tortillas piled with meat,…

Rigoberto'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

anna l. writes: A few Yelpers agreed to meet up here for some din-din this evening.  I walked down, and since my house is practically a stone-throw from here, I was first to arrive.  I grabbed a plastic sheathed menu from the counter and snagged a booth to fit us…

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…