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33 taquerías · 15 burrito shops · 20 fish taco spots · 5 Korean barbecue restaurants in and around San Diego, each checked open in October 2026. In the app, San Diego has 4,310 restaurants, cafés and bars, nearest first.
California taquerías in and near San Diego
In San Diego first, then within 5 miles. All 363 statewide.
City Tacos
4516 Mission Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
Pacific Beach branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
City Tacos
11045 Roselle St, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
Sorrento Valley branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
City Tacos
4896 Voltaire St, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
Ocean Beach (OB Playground) branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
City Tacos
3028 University Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
North Park branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
El Indio Mexican Restaurant & Catering
3695 India St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: taquitos, California burrito (carne asada, fries, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish tacos, tamales · Founded 1940
Mission Hills Mexican counter that says it has served San Diego since 1940; menu has taquitos, burritos and plates.
El Rodeo Taco Shop and Grill
5149 Waring Rd, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: California burritos, rolled tacos, breakfast burritos, carne asada fries, birria tacos, al pastor, tortas
Allied Gardens neighborhood taco shop open from breakfast through dinner.
Lolita's Mexican Food
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, cheddar, sour cream), carne asada tacos, adobada, carnitas, pollo asado, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1984
Kearny Mesa shop of a family-owned South Bay taco-shop group (family run since 1984, per its site).
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: Surfin' California burrito (steak, shrimp, fries), classic Cali burrito (steak, fresh fries), adobada, birria, nachos · Founded 2008
Mission Hills taco shop with wrestling-themed decor (brand founded 2008); its North Park shop closed in early 2025.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
646 University Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: smoked fish taco (cabbage, avocado), grilled fish taco, grilled shrimp taco, taco especial (smoked fish, shrimp, scallops), seafood tortas · Founded 2011
Hillcrest location of Oscar's Mexican Seafood.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
746 Emerald St, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: smoked fish taco (cabbage, avocado), grilled fish taco, grilled shrimp taco, taco especial (smoked fish, shrimp, scallops), seafood tortas · Founded 2011
Pacific Beach flagship of Oscar's (brand founded 2011), reopened in 2025 after a renovation; smoked-fish, grilled fish and shrimp tacos.
Papas & Tacos Mexican Food
2239 First Ave., San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: fried fish tacos (pollock, cabbage), grilled fish tacos, adobada, carne asada, carnitas, California burrito (steak, potato), carne asada fries · Founded 1989
Family-run Bankers Hill taco shop; its site says Juan and Maria Diaz founded it in January 1989.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
7094 Miramar Rd, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: tacos, adobada, carne asada, cabeza, tripa, carne asada fries, pollo asado fries, sopes, super nachos, chilaquiles
One of eight San Diego County Rigoberto's taco shops with a salsa bar; location page says open 24 hours.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
5070 Federal Blvd, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: tacos, adobada, carne asada, cabeza, tripa, carne asada fries, pollo asado fries, sopes, super nachos, chilaquiles
One of eight San Diego County Rigoberto's taco shops with a salsa bar; location page says open 24 hours.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
1190 Garnet Ave, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: tacos, adobada, carne asada, cabeza, tripa, carne asada fries, pollo asado fries, sopes, super nachos, chilaquiles
One of eight San Diego County Rigoberto's taco shops with a salsa bar; location page says open 24 hours.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
6990 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: tacos, adobada, carne asada, cabeza, tripa, carne asada fries, pollo asado fries, sopes, super nachos, chilaquiles
One of eight San Diego County Rigoberto's taco shops with a salsa bar; location page says open 24 hours.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
7345 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: tacos, adobada, carne asada, cabeza, tripa, carne asada fries, pollo asado fries, sopes, super nachos, chilaquiles
One of eight San Diego County Rigoberto's taco shops with a salsa bar; location page says drive-thru, open till 11pm.
Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Ocean Beach shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
7710 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Mission Valley (Hazard Center) shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
1858 Garnet Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Pacific Beach shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
2744 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
North Park/El Cajon Blvd shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
3095 Clairemont Dr C, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Clairemont shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
16773 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Rancho Bernardo shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
1525 Morena Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Bay Park/Morena shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
420 Robinson Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Hillcrest shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Salud!
2196 Logan Ave, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: Northern Mexico-style street tacos
Barrio Logan taco shop near Chicano Park whose menu draws on Northern Mexico street food; this is its original location.
Taco Loco
1971 India St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja fish taco (cabbage, pico), grilled mahi taco, grilled shrimp taco, Cali burrito (carne asada, cheddar, fries), birria, carne asada fries
Little Italy taco shop on India Street, open late on weekends.
Taco Surf PB
4657 Mission Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: beer-battered fried fish tacos (cabbage, white sauce), grilled mahi tacos, carne asada, adobada, carnitas, pollo asado, burritos, rolled tacos
Pacific Beach taco shop blocks from the sand; site says it has served Pacific Beach since 1989.
Tacos El Gordo
3265 Palm Ave, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: adobada, carne asada, cabeza, buche, suadero, lengua, tripa, chorizo, mulas, sopes, tostadas, quesadillas · Founded 1972
Palm Avenue (San Diego) branch of a taquería chain with shops in San Diego County and Las Vegas; site says its first restaurant opened in 1972 and its first San Diego shop in 1998.
Tacos El Gordo
511 F St, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: adobada, carne asada, cabeza, buche, suadero, lengua, tripa, chorizo, mulas, sopes, tostadas, quesadillas · Founded 1972
Downtown San Diego branch of a taquería chain with shops in San Diego County and Las Vegas; site says its first restaurant opened in 1972 and its first San Diego shop in 1998.
Tacos El Paisa
840 S 47th St, San Diego
Taquería On the menu: carne asada tacos, shrimp taco, doble adobada mulitas, asada fries, monster burrito · Founded 1999
Southeast San Diego taco shop that says it has served the community since 1999.
The Taco Stand
4646 Convoy St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in Convoy Street (opened 2022 per the site).
The Taco Stand
645 B St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in Downtown San Diego (opened 2016 per the site).
The Taco Stand
3000 Upas St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in North Park (opened 2018 per the site).
Mission & California burritos in and near San Diego
In San Diego first, then within 5 miles. All 86 statewide.
El Indio Mexican Restaurant & Catering
3695 India St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: taquitos, California burrito (carne asada, fries, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish tacos, tamales · Founded 1940
Mission Hills Mexican counter that says it has served San Diego since 1940; menu has taquitos, burritos and plates.
Lolita's Mexican Food
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, cheddar, sour cream), carne asada tacos, adobada, carnitas, pollo asado, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1984
Kearny Mesa shop of a family-owned South Bay taco-shop group (family run since 1984, per its site).
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: Surfin' California burrito (steak, shrimp, fries), classic Cali burrito (steak, fresh fries), adobada, birria, nachos · Founded 2008
Mission Hills taco shop with wrestling-themed decor (brand founded 2008); its North Park shop closed in early 2025.
Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Ocean Beach shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
7710 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Mission Valley (Hazard Center) shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
1858 Garnet Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Pacific Beach shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
2744 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
North Park/El Cajon Blvd shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
3095 Clairemont Dr C, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Clairemont shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
16773 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Rancho Bernardo shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
1525 Morena Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Bay Park/Morena shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Roberto's Taco Shop
420 Robinson Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritos On the menu: California burrito (carne asada, french fries, salsa mexicana, cheddar), carne asada, adobada, carnitas, fish taco, rolled tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 1964
Hillcrest shop of the Roberto's family taco-shop chain (San Diego, Nevada, Texas); menu lists a California burrito with carne asada and fries.
Taco Loco
1971 India St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja fish taco (cabbage, pico), grilled mahi taco, grilled shrimp taco, Cali burrito (carne asada, cheddar, fries), birria, carne asada fries
Little Italy taco shop on India Street, open late on weekends.
The Taco Stand
4646 Convoy St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in Convoy Street (opened 2022 per the site).
The Taco Stand
645 B St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in Downtown San Diego (opened 2016 per the site).
The Taco Stand
3000 Upas St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in North Park (opened 2018 per the site).
California fish tacos in and near San Diego
In San Diego first, then within 5 miles. All 87 statewide.
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: battered mini fish tacos with cabbage and baja sauce, street tacos (carnitas, chicken adobado, carne asada), birria flautas
Hillcrest Mexican restaurant and bar; menu has battered Baja-style mini fish tacos.
Baja Rick's Cantina
170 Sixth Ave, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: San Felipe-style fried fish taco, fish taco sampler, burritos, seafood platters · Founded 1983
Quick-service Baja-style seafood cantina between Petco Park and the Convention Center, from the Rockin' Baja Lobster group.
Blue Water Seafood
3667 India St, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: beer-battered fish taco, beer-battered shrimp tacos (cabbage, white sauce), grilled specialty tacos, fish plates
Mission Hills fish market and grill; fish tacos with a choice of marinades.
Blue Water Seafood
5083 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: beer-battered fish taco, beer-battered shrimp tacos (cabbage, white sauce), grilled specialty tacos, fish plates
Ocean Beach location of Blue Water Seafood.
City Tacos
4516 Mission Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
Pacific Beach branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
City Tacos
11045 Roselle St, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
Sorrento Valley branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
City Tacos
4896 Voltaire St, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
Ocean Beach (OB Playground) branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
City Tacos
3028 University Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: pescado taco (fried basa, cabbage), Sonoran fish taco (battered), carnitas, pollo asado, carne asada, birria, quesadillas
North Park branch of a local taco group with six San Diego County shops; menu mixes traditional and house tacos.
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott St, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: fried fish taco, swordfish taco, rockfish taco, octopus taco, calamari taco, tostadas · Founded 2008
Point Loma seafood counter established in 2008 by local fishing families, per its site.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
646 University Ave, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: smoked fish taco (cabbage, avocado), grilled fish taco, grilled shrimp taco, taco especial (smoked fish, shrimp, scallops), seafood tortas · Founded 2011
Hillcrest location of Oscar's Mexican Seafood.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
746 Emerald St, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: smoked fish taco (cabbage, avocado), grilled fish taco, grilled shrimp taco, taco especial (smoked fish, shrimp, scallops), seafood tortas · Founded 2011
Pacific Beach flagship of Oscar's (brand founded 2011), reopened in 2025 after a renovation; smoked-fish, grilled fish and shrimp tacos.
Papas & Tacos Mexican Food
2239 First Ave., San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: fried fish tacos (pollock, cabbage), grilled fish tacos, adobada, carne asada, carnitas, California burrito (steak, potato), carne asada fries · Founded 1989
Family-run Bankers Hill taco shop; its site says Juan and Maria Diaz founded it in January 1989.
Rockin' Baja Lobster
322 Fifth Ave, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: San Felipe-style fried fish taco, grilled fish taco sampler (salmon, mahi, cod), lobster taco, Puerto Nuevo-style lobster · Founded 1983
Gaslamp Quarter branch of a local Baja-style seafood group; buckets of Puerto Nuevo-style lobster and fish tacos.
Rockin' Baja Lobster - Old Town
3890 Twiggs St, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: San Felipe-style fried fish taco, grilled fish taco sampler (salmon, mahi, cod), lobster taco, Puerto Nuevo-style lobster · Founded 1983
Old Town branch of Rockin' Baja Lobster, the group's first location per its site.
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave, San Diego
Fish tacos On the menu: mahi fish tacos, wahoo tacos, lobster tacos, birria tacos, carne asada fries · Opened 1992
Ocean Beach bar and grill on Newport Avenue; its site says it opened in 1992 and features mahi fish tacos.
Taco Loco
1971 India St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja fish taco (cabbage, pico), grilled mahi taco, grilled shrimp taco, Cali burrito (carne asada, cheddar, fries), birria, carne asada fries
Little Italy taco shop on India Street, open late on weekends.
Taco Surf PB
4657 Mission Blvd, San Diego
TaqueríaFish tacos On the menu: beer-battered fried fish tacos (cabbage, white sauce), grilled mahi tacos, carne asada, adobada, carnitas, pollo asado, burritos, rolled tacos
Pacific Beach taco shop blocks from the sand; site says it has served Pacific Beach since 1989.
The Taco Stand
4646 Convoy St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in Convoy Street (opened 2022 per the site).
The Taco Stand
645 B St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in Downtown San Diego (opened 2016 per the site).
The Taco Stand
3000 Upas St, San Diego
TaqueríaBurritosFish tacos On the menu: Baja taco (battered fish, cabbage), al pastor, carne asada, California burrito (steak, cheese, fries), shrimp tacos, carne asada fries · Founded 2013
Tijuana-style taco shop in North Park (opened 2018 per the site).
California Korean barbecue in and near San Diego
In San Diego first, then within 5 miles. All 74 statewide.
356 Korean BBQ and Bar
1640 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego
Korean BBQ On the menu: all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, beef brisket, LA galbi (marinated short rib), bulgogi, pork belly (several marinades), pork jowl
Mission Valley all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a 2-hour table limit; sister shops in Chula Vista, Eastvale and Brea.
Buga Korean BBQ Restaurant
5580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
Korean BBQ On the menu: fresh short rib (galbi), bulgogi, all-you-can-eat BBQ, soondubu, cold noodles · Founded 2001
Clairemont Mesa Korean BBQ restaurant that says it has served San Diego since 2001; private dining rooms.
Gen Korean BBQ House
10765 Westview Pkwy, San Diego
Korean BBQ On the menu: all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, marinated beef, pork belly, brisket, chicken, grilled seafood · Founded 2011
Mira Mesa branch of the Gen chain; guests grill meats on built-in tabletop grills, all-you-can-eat.
Handoo Korean BBQ
4647 Convoy St #104, San Diego
Korean BBQ On the menu: all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, premium meats, banchan
Convoy Street all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ; guests grill meats at the table; walk-in only except large parties.
Prime Grill
4620 Convoy St, San Diego
Korean BBQ On the menu: New York steak, marinated top blade, beef bulgogi, thin-sliced brisket, beef belly, pork neck, spicy small octopus, beef small intestine
Convoy Street Korean BBQ restaurant grilling premium meats; takeout ordering online.
MICHELIN and James Beard in San Diego
From MICHELIN's 2026 California selection and the James Beard Foundation's announcements. Facts, not ratings.
Addison
5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego
3 MICHELIN Stars
Soichi
2121 Adams Ave, San Diego
1 MICHELIN Star
Callie
1195 Island Ave, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire St, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
Ciccia Osteria
2233 Logan Ave, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel St, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
Lola 55
1290 F St, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
Mabel’s Gone Fishing
3770 30th St, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
Morning Glory
550 W Date St, San Diego
Bib Gourmand
Animae
969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego
James Beard finalist
Kingfisher
2469 Broadway, San Diego
James Beard semifinalist
Realm of the 52 Remedies
4805 Convoy St, San Diego
James Beard semifinalist
Open since 1960 or earlier in San Diego
From the oldest-restaurants list: each opening year is from the place's own history or a dated source, and counts from when it opened at this address.
Hob Nob Hill
2271 1st Ave, San Diego
On the menu: all-day breakfast and lunch menu · Opened 1946
Bankers Hill restaurant founded 1944; moved to Juniper and First two years later.
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St, San Diego
On the menu: whiskey (1,200+), bar · Opened 1947
Middletown whiskey dive bar that started as a hangout for local pilots.
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St, San Diego
On the menu: grill-your-own steaks, cocktails · Opened 1950
Golden Hill cocktail lounge where diners grill their own meat; grill added 1955.
What San Diego eats
Which kinds of food San Diego has the most of, counting its 4,310 restaurants in open map data and county records.
| Kind of place | Places |
|---|---|
| Mexican | 587 |
| Coffee & Café | 533 |
| Bar & Pub | 489 |
| Bakery & Sweets | 370 |
| Pizza | 233 |
| Sandwiches & Deli | 228 |
| Japanese & Sushi | 221 |
| Burgers | 150 |
| Healthy & Vegan | 127 |
| Italian | 120 |