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If what your tummy cries for is great Mexican food head to
Old Town's Bazaar del Mundo, Old Town San Diego State Historic
Park Visitors Center, 2461 San Diego Ave, 619-291-1019, where
you'll find lots of authentic restaurants like Casa de Pico,
2754 Calhoun St., 619-296-3267; which has great food, along with
historic museums, the Mission San Diego de Alcala, and Spanish-American
shops, like Just Animals and Artes De Mexico. Love freshly made
tortilla chips? Then you need to drop in at one of the El Indio
Shops (1940), 3695 India St., 619-299-0394; 409 F St., 619-239-8151,
for a couple of bags of yummy snacks.
One of our American Journeys RVers thinks you'll fall in love
with the food at Las Cuatro Milpas,1857 Logan Avenue, take I-5
south to Crosby, turn left at the light, go about 500 feet, it's
a tiny little place on the right side of the street. This restaurant
was opened nearly 75 years ago and is still owned and operated
by 2nd and 3rd generation descendants of the Estudillo family.
Everything is made on site and the tortillas are hand pressed.
Always wanted to try fish tacos? Then you'll want to drop
into the highly recommended El Indio Mexican Restaurant, 3695
India Street, 619-299-0333. Not sure about fish tacos? I wasn't
either, but once you've sampled one of their's you'll be hooked.
For more great seafood stop by The Green Flash, 701 Thomas Ave,
858-270-7715. Here you'll find hearty seafood platters, steamed
clams, and if you are lucky you may even catch a great sunset.
And if you are in the fun-to-explore town of Oceanside, I
know you will love the burgers and old fashioned malts at the
historic Cafe 101, 631 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, 760-722-5220.
Oceanside's oldest restaraurant was founded in 1928 and offers
breakfast all day, homemade pies, lots of sandwiches, and great
jukebox music and historic photos to enjoy while you wait for
your plate.
For a great breakfast, head to Hob
Nob Hill, 2271 First Ave, 619-239-8176, and enjoy hobnobbing
with the locals as you wait in line. Open since 1944, this San
Diego landmark was recently featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins,
and Dives and serves great pecan waffles, blueberry hot cakes,
smoked pork chops, plus wonderful bakery yummies you'll want
to take back to your rig for another day. Can't make it for breakfast?
They are also open for lunch and dinner when they feature great
daily specials like chicken and dumplings, corn beef and cabbage,
and braised beef short ribs.
Another fun spot highlighted on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
is also in San Diego. A visit to the Studio
Diner, 4701 Ruffin Rd, 858-715-6400, will give you a chance
to enjoy their wonderful pastrami Reuben, Monte Cristo sandwich,
Ipswich clam roll, or Philly cheesesteak. Can't make it for lunch
or dinner? Don't worry they also have wonderful breakfast choices
like their cheese blintzes, crab cake Benedict, and Gilligan's
omelet.
If you want home cookin' without heating up your rig, head
to the San Diego Chicken Pie Shop, 2633 El Cajon Blvd., 619-295-0156;
or the Chart House Restaurant, 525 E Harbor Dr., downtown, 619-233-7391.
Does cafeteria dinning appeal to you? Then you'll want to try
the HomeTown Buffet, 5881 University Ave, 619-583-7373. For a
great sandwich stop at the City Delicatessen, 535 University
Ave, Hillcrest area, north of Balboa Park, 619-295-2747.
If you love the treats dished up at soda fountains, stop for
lunch at the Corvette Diner, 3946 5th Ave, 619-542-1001; or Ruby's
Diner, 1640 Camino Del Rio, 619-294-7829. Not sure what you want,
but want it fast? Then just drive down Balboa Ave, University
Ave, or El Cajon Blvd. for lots of fast food choices.
For ethnic treats try Filippi Pizza Grotto, 1747 India St.,
in the Little Italy neighborhood, 619-232-5094; or Pizzeria
Luigi, 1137 25th St, 619-233-3309, which was just featured
on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.Now if pizza doesn't please head
instead to The Golden Dragon, 414 University Ave, 619-296-4119;
the Bayou Bar and Grill, 329 Market St., 619-696-8747; and the
Athens Market, 109 W F St., 619-234-1955.
If great barbeque is what you crave stop in at the Kansas
City Barbeque, 610 W Market St., downtown, 619-231-9680. Want
sourdough bread instead? Then you'll find the original bakers
at the Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe, 455 Horton Plaza,
downtown, 619-234-1849.
And it would be hard to leave a bay side city without trying
some wonderful fresh seafood. So head to one of the Anthony's
locations, including 1360 Harbor Dr., downtown, 619-232-5103;
and 9530 Murray Dr., La Mesa, CA, 619-463-0368. The Ghio family
has been in business since July 18, 1946 and takes great pride
in their string of Anthony's Fish Grottos restaurants. Other
good choices are the Fish Market, 750 N Harbor Dr., 619-232-3474;
and Cafe Pacifica, 2414 San Diego Ave, Old Town, 619-291-6666.
If you are going to be in the Carlsbad area, head instead to
the Harbor Fish Cafe, 3179 Carlsbad Blvd, 760-729-4161. Their
fish and chips meals are huge and yummy.
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If what your tummy cries for is great Mexican food head to Old Town's Bazaar del Mundo, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Visitors Center, 2461 San Diego Ave, 619-291-1019, where you'll find lots of authentic restaurants like Casa de Pico, 2754 Calhoun St., 619-296-3267; which has great food, along with historic museums, the Mission San Diego de Alcala, and Spanish-American shops, like Just Animals and Artes De Mexico. Love freshly made tortilla chips? Then you need to drop in at one of the El Indio Shops (1940), 3695 India St., 619-299-0394; 409 F St., 619-239-8151, for a couple of bags of yummy snacks. One of our American Journeys RVers thinks you'll fall in love with the food at Las Cuatro Milpas,1857 Logan Avenue, take I-5 south to Crosby, turn left at the light, go about 500 feet, it's a tiny little place on the right side of the street. This restaurant was opened nearly 75 years ago and is still owned and operated by 2nd and 3rd generation descendants of the Estudillo family. Everything is made on site and the tortillas are hand pressed. Always wanted to try fish tacos? Then you'll want to drop into the highly recommended El Indio Mexican Restaurant, 3695 India Street, 619-299-0333. Not sure about fish tacos? I wasn't either, but once you've sampled one of their's you'll be hooked. For more great seafood stop by The Green Flash, 701 Thomas Ave, 858-270-7715. Here you'll find hearty seafood platters, steamed clams, and if you are lucky you may even catch a great sunset. And if you are in the fun-to-explore town of Oceanside, I know you will love the burgers and old fashioned malts at the historic Cafe 101, 631 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, 760-722-5220. Oceanside's oldest restaraurant was founded in 1928 and offers breakfast all day, homemade pies, lots of sandwiches, and great jukebox music and historic photos to enjoy while you wait for your plate. For a great breakfast, head to Hob Nob Hill, 2271 First Ave, 619-239-8176, and enjoy hobnobbing with the locals as you wait in line. Open since 1944, this San Diego landmark was recently featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and serves great pecan waffles, blueberry hot cakes, smoked pork chops, plus wonderful bakery yummies you'll want to take back to your rig for another day. Can't make it for breakfast? They are also open for lunch and dinner when they feature great daily specials like chicken and dumplings, corn beef and cabbage, and braised beef short ribs. Another fun spot highlighted on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives is also in San Diego. A visit to the Studio Diner, 4701 Ruffin Rd, 858-715-6400, will give you a chance to enjoy their wonderful pastrami Reuben, Monte Cristo sandwich, Ipswich clam roll, or Philly cheesesteak. Can't make it for lunch or dinner? Don't worry they also have wonderful breakfast choices like their cheese blintzes, crab cake Benedict, and Gilligan's omelet. If you want home cookin' without heating up your rig, head to the San Diego Chicken Pie Shop, 2633 El Cajon Blvd., 619-295-0156; or the Chart House Restaurant, 525 E Harbor Dr., downtown, 619-233-7391. Does cafeteria dinning appeal to you? Then you'll want to try the HomeTown Buffet, 5881 University Ave, 619-583-7373. For a great sandwich stop at the City Delicatessen, 535 University Ave, Hillcrest area, north of Balboa Park, 619-295-2747. If you love the treats dished up at soda fountains, stop for lunch at the Corvette Diner, 3946 5th Ave, 619-542-1001; or Ruby's Diner, 1640 Camino Del Rio, 619-294-7829. Not sure what you want, but want it fast? Then just drive down Balboa Ave, University Ave, or El Cajon Blvd. for lots of fast food choices. For ethnic treats try Filippi Pizza Grotto, 1747 India St., in the Little Italy neighborhood, 619-232-5094; or Pizzeria Luigi, 1137 25th St, 619-233-3309, which was just featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.Now if pizza doesn't please head instead to The Golden Dragon, 414 University Ave, 619-296-4119; the Bayou Bar and Grill, 329 Market St., 619-696-8747; and the Athens Market, 109 W F St., 619-234-1955. If great barbeque is what you crave stop in at the Kansas City Barbeque, 610 W Market St., downtown, 619-231-9680. Want sourdough bread instead? Then you'll find the original bakers at the Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe, 455 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619-234-1849. And it would be hard to leave a bay side city without trying some wonderful fresh seafood. So head to one of the Anthony's locations, including 1360 Harbor Dr., downtown, 619-232-5103; and 9530 Murray Dr., La Mesa, CA, 619-463-0368. The Ghio family has been in business since July 18, 1946 and takes great pride in their string of Anthony's Fish Grottos restaurants. Other good choices are the Fish Market, 750 N Harbor Dr., 619-232-3474; and Cafe Pacifica, 2414 San Diego Ave, Old Town, 619-291-6666. If you are going to be in the Carlsbad area, head instead to the Harbor Fish Cafe, 3179 Carlsbad Blvd, 760-729-4161. Their fish and chips meals are huge and yummy. |