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  • Your San Diego Guide to Brunch

    Your San Diego Guide to Brunch

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Who doesn’t love a good brunch? Everyone in San Diego does. Whether you live here or are just passing through for a weekend, definitely make sure to indulge in some yummy brunch cocktails and food that might be a little bit more creative than your classic diner food (not that I am hating on a good diner!).

    There are endless brunch spots in San Diego, but here are some we love and frequent (in no particular order).

    Prep Kitchen – always a favorite of ours – for dinner and drinks as well – you can find locations in Little Italy, La Jolla, and Del Mar. They have your classic mimosas and bloody mary’s, but the rest of their drink menu is definitely worth exploring. Pair your chilaquiles with some ricotta donut holes for the table and enjoy!
    Address:
    Little Italy: 1660 India Street, San Diego, CA
    La Jolla: 1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA
    Del Mar: 1201 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Fig Tree Eatery – another one with numerous locations, this place has a bit of an earthy crunchy feel. Order the breakfast sushi for something different, and definitely a side of man candy for the table.
    Address:
    Pacific Beach: 5119 Cass Street, San Diego, CA
    Hillcrest: 416 University Avenue, San Diego, CA
    Liberty Station: 2400 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 103, San Diego, CA    [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Great Maple – this is one of those few popular brunch spots I’ve found that actually takes reservations – major bonus. But their food is great too! Start with an order of beignets and then choose an entree – I’m a fan of their scramble melts. Then head over to the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market!
    Address: 1451 Washington Street, San Diego, CA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Breakfast Republic – this place is so popular they’ve already opened numerous locations in San Diego. The wait can be long, but, hopefully, you’re able to grab a tasty cocktail while you wait. The entire menu is mouthwatering to me, so I don’t think you can really go wrong. I’d recommend going with a few people so you can try different things, and what’s an order or Oreo pancakes between friends?
    Address:
    North Park: 2730 University Avenue, San Diego, CA
    Liberty Station: 2865 Sims Road, Suite 106, San Diego, CA
    Encinitas: 251 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA    [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Backyard Kitchen & Tap – definitely a favorite of mine for 10am NFL games. The food is good no matter what time of the year, but when you’re trying to get a group of different people together on a Sunday morning during football season, this is a great place to check out. The $15 bottles of champagne don’t hurt either. Chicken and waffles is always a favorite of mine (and I’d have to say, stay away from the donuts – too sticky for my taste!).
    Address: 832 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mission – another place you can expect a wait, I recommend checking this place out if you are looking for something slightly healthier. They even have a gluten-free menu. Some of my favorites are the chicken apple sausage and soy chorizo.
    Address:
    Mission Beach: 3795 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
    North Park: 2801 University Ave, San Diego, CA
    East Village: 1250 J Street, San Diego, CA [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cafe 21 – Two words: mimosa flights. If that doesn’t start your brunch off right, they have a variety of delicious omelets and crepes!
    Address:
    Gaslamp: 802 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA
    University Heights: 2736 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Isabel’s Cantina – scrambles, hash and oh-so-good coconut french toast. Not to mention their lunch that includes single and double happiness (check out the menu to see what I’m talking about!). This place is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Address: 966 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA

    There are many other great brunch spots out there – some that I’ve tried and others that I haven’t – this list really could be endless! Have a favorite brunch spot to San Diego? I’d love to check it out![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Your San Diego Guide to Tacos

    Your San Diego Guide to Tacos

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When many people come to San Diego and think about food, they think about Mexican. At least that’s what I thought (and ate a little bit too much of) when I moved here. After years of eating tacos all over San Diego, here is our wide variety of favorite spots. Don’t see yours on here? We’d love to hear about new taco spots to try!

    Puesto – with locations in both the Seaport District and La Jolla Cove, this is not only a delicious spot but makes it an easy lunch or dinner stop if you’re touring around San Diego. I honestly love all of their tacos, and they have lots of yummy tequila and mezcal drinks to wash them down with. While the food is well priced, swing by for dinner on Taco Tuesday and grab some tacos for $2.50 each.
    Address: 1026 Wall St., La Jolla, CA 92037

    Pacific Beach Fish Shop – as the name might allude to, we’re talking about fish tacos here. Pick your fish, your marinade and your style (salads, sandwiches and plates are also available), grab a beer and enjoy indoor or outdoor seating. My favorite things to order are the TKO Taco and the Fish Shop Shrimp. Tip: while they sell wine there, you can also BYOW as well! And if you like oysters, they sell them for $1 each starting at 4pm until they run out! Lastly, this place is so good, they opened a second location in Encinitas.
    Address: 1775 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA 92109

    City Tacos – if you find yourself craving tacos in North Park, City Tacos is the place to go. We ended up trying this place out on Cinco de Mayo which corresponded with their anniversary so found ourselves drinking some free beer with lots of entertainment around the tiny restaurant. But, I promise, this place is still good – free beer or not. The chorizo asado was my favorite.
    Address: 3028 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104

    Oscars Mexican Seafood – with two locations in Pacific Beach, one in Hillcrest and one in East Village, Oscars popularity is obviously growing. We’ve only been to the central Pacific Beach location and we definitely recommend grabbing some fish tacos and watching the sunset over the Pacific.
    Address: 746 Emerald St., San Diego, CA 92109

    Luche Libre Taco Shop – their original location is in Mission Hills and you should always prepare yourself to wait in line. However, they’ve recently opened another location in North Park. And while I didn’t sample anything, I did notice you can pick up some Luche Libre the next time you’re at a Padres game. I definitely recommend the Surf & Turf taco.
    Address: 1810 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

    South Beach Bar & Grill – another fish taco spot next to another beach. Head to Ocean Beach and grab some grilled or fried tacos. The lobster taco here is one of my favorites. Check their website for a variety of daily specials.
    Address: 5059 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA 92107

    Taco Surf – if you really want some classic, good old Mexican food, look no further than Taco Surf. While I have to warn you, you might end up in a Mexican food coma after visiting here, you won’t be disappointed. There are tacos are cheap, delicious, and you have the option to get crispy tacos as well!
    Address: 4657 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109

    Rubio’s – yes, I am including a chain, fast food restaurant here. But it’s good. And it’s really not that bad for you! Get yourself an Original Fish Taco, but try out some of the grilled fish, steak and chicken options too.
    Address: All over San Diego

    Again, we realize this is just a sampling of taco spots in San Diego, but these are some of our favorites that we wanted to share! New recommendations for us? Comment below![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]