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San Diego is one of the best food cities in the U.S., and in this video I’m taking you on a tour of the Top 5 Foods to Eat in San Diego that you absolutely need to try. From the legendary California burrito to the freshest local fish tacos, San Diego seafood, and even Filipino street food, this guide is packed with the best flavors Southern California has to offer. Whether you’re planning a San Diego food tour, looking for the best restaurants in San Diego, or just curious about iconic SoCal dishes, this video will help you discover what makes this city’s food scene so special.
We’ll be diving into some of San Diego’s most iconic eats: starting with a refreshing acai bowl in Pacific Beach, the must-try California burrito in Point Loma, and the world-famous Cardiff Crack tri-tip up in North County. We’ll also stop at El Pueblo Mexican Food for classic fish tacos, before finishing with the freshest catch of the day at Point Loma Seafood. As a bonus, I’ll share a hidden gem serving authentic Filipino lumpia. If you love food, travel, and discovering the best places to eat in San Diego, hit that like button and subscribe for more food adventures on @GarethEats!
Best Food in San Diego Location in order:
1⃣ Juice Wave – A Pacific Beach favorite serving up fresh, colorful, and refreshing acai bowls perfect for SoCal mornings.
2⃣ La Perla #3 – Home of the iconic California burrito, stuffed with carne asada, fries, and all the classic toppings that define San Diego food culture.
3⃣ Cardiff Seaside Market – Famous for their marinated tri-tip known as Cardiff Crack, a must-try BBQ specialty beloved by locals.
4⃣ El Pueblo Mexican Food – Serving some of the best fish tacos in San Diego, a staple of Southern California coastal cuisine.
Fredcel’s Lumpia (Bonus Stop) – A Filipino hidden gem serving crispy, golden lumpia and other authentic Filipino comfort foods.
5⃣ Point Loma Seafood – A San Diego institution where you can enjoy the freshest catch of the day with unbeatable harbor views.
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Ok, ya didn't hit up your Rochester native bruv yet bit i'm gonna give you a super hit on your list. Gotta go a bit south to Chula Vista. It's tucked in a very industririal blie collar area. 'El Prieto Mariscos and Birria'. The Berea Taco I had melted in your mouth and the consummate was magical. The star of the show is the ceviche and Mariscos. About 6 bucks for i'd say a pint each. I had one shrimp and one fish and one Berea taco and could only finish the taco and half of the fish ceviche. They give you the tostadas separately so they don't get all soggy. Super pro unbelievable I got three things and I was out of there for 15 bucks. It's been there since 1998 I met a guy there that said he's been going there since he was 11. Super special experience while I'm enjoying Imperial Beach here.
I was lucky enough to be staying in PB for 10 days, so I tried Oscars and Casanova. Both great, but Oscars was at Happy Hour, so skimpy. Casanova is in another league. I actually liked the sweet ginger better than the Baja. These are messy, messy tacos due to them being LOADED with succulent fish. I also tried to go to Kikos, but sadly they were closed. I think a car drive into the building.
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I hit el pueblo for their fish tacos all the time. My wife loves their carne e burrito which blows the budget, it's like fricken 13 bills while my 4 fish tacos come in under $5 bills. A couple years ago they were .99 cents. Inflation. Go figure. Actually their is one within walking distance on RSF and La Costa ave. Peace, out.
Fredcel!!! The best!! I drive from east county for it. HAYES IS HANDS DOWN BEST BURGERS. Right across the street from a treasure trove of culture. 🙌
The tocino at that place rules!!!
Stop giving away the parking secrets!!! 😂
San Diego Facebook Marketplace food for a week would be a great one.
They have a really good squid sandwich at pt loma seafood
Yummy 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I order a lot of Cardiff crack and get it shipped. So good
Mira Mesa has great Filipino food. Take out as well as supermarkets. Also, flour NOT corn tortillas for fish tacos. I wish Fins was still in business, they were great! Olga's Lumpia in Linda Vista has the best it the city! My Filipino students brought lumpia to school parties and they were addictive.
Coops kitchen better be on there
Halibut are not bottom feeders in the way you are thinking. Typical bottom feeders are scavangers that feed on anything such as decaying fish. Halibut are ambush predators that eat fish like cod, swimming by above them.
I lived in Cardiff for a little. Was oblivious to the fact that Seaside Market had such good food. My favorite spot in Cardiff you can see from the Parking Lot! Pipes Cafe's breakfast is a missile
California burritos are overrated and should be not be prioritized over carne asada fries in recommendations to people visiting san diego. You are paying just as much for the California burrito as you would a full carne asada burrito except the cali burrito is mostly full of filler and less meat. You are paying more to get less. Better to get a regular carne asada with fries on the side or just get a plate of carne asada fries. Plus the fries get soggy real quick in burritos. You guys all got gaslit into thinking burritos with filler are better than burritos with all meat just so the taco shops and chipotles can make a bigger profit.
That's whats up you the lingo down my brother much respect to San Diego
Who’s gonna tell him Cardiff is not SD ? Lol
This is how you explore socal!
My grandfather was part of the Portuguese fishing in. Point Loma from the start with 7 fishing boats. So glad you featured this. In the harbor.
Tim's been working at PLSF since the late 70's.
Thanks for going to Fredcel. It's the best pancit and lumpia in SD.
Dude, didn't even go to real north county. Fail
Forgot Ed Fernandez Birria on Coronado Ave.
Mitches off the Hook! The best seafood!
Awe Man, FredCell, the Best! ( Hi Rick and Family!) For many years I, Marie, always ordered Fred Cells Lunpias for Potlucks and I they were a hit and gone and eaten within minutes !
Saffron is an iconic spot. My favorite place for thai style chicken. Try it with the sweet pepper sauce. I’ve been going here since around 1990. Pt. Loma seafood use to be my other favorite spot. Too touristy now and over priced.
Mexican way in corn 🌽 tortillas I prefer. Plus, I would taste the authentic Mexican corn with their butter 🧈 & seasonings 🤤
Glad the Filipino 🇵🇭 cuisine made it to your iconic list❣️👌🏻🎉🥳
Filipino essential!! Mr and Mrs kitchen express in Sandiego is FIRE!!!!!!
$3.50 for a 12oz coke. Where our you Disney land ????????
I wouldn’t call any of those places “iconic” except maybe Point Loma Seafood.
A quintessential eating spot in San Diego, IMO, is Hodad's in Ocean Beach.
Perla #3 is the real deal! #1 by far!
$1.29 per taco in California how is that even possible? I’m in Minnesota tacos are three dollars and it doesn’t matter. What kind of meat is in there some cheap ass hamburger that’s crazy good pricing holy shit you go San Diego.
La Perla made the list. Nice. I remember when it was Hector's. Loved that spot. Also you gotta try the clam chowder from PL seafood. It's insane.
What kind of fish are they using? I hope its not tilapia 🤢
Mitch's > PL Seafood in my honest opinion but to each their own
Bookmarking Cardiff Seaside Market to explore and Filipino noshes at FredCels. Best place for seafood in any city is the always the seafood markets by the docks. I'm new to San Diego, so loving all your eating adventures!