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12 years ago

It was the first food truck I tried when I moved to San Diego, and it's in my top 5. Their crab cake is delicious, light and flavorful. I've also had the lobster grilled cheese which is a bit heavy in oil and not enough lobster, especially compared to some of the other trucks serving lobster. The truffle fries are delicious tho and for like $4 you get a lot of fries. read more

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Beth W.

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15 years ago

I happen to work in an area that goumet lunch trucks frequent. Devilicious has been a recent Monday addition to High Bluff Drive. The ladies are awesome and can be contacted via text message to find their location 619.578.4484. I had the deconstructed corned beef - sans crouton. It was delicious but obviously deadly as far as calories are concerned. A co-worker and I shared the fried yumminess....delicious...which happened to be pancetta, ham (?) and asparagus croquettes. Hubs has been dying to try it. I'd have it again in a heartbeat, but can't have it all the time. Food's sooo good, its bad (for you)! Definitely a once-in-a-long-while treat. read more

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Joyce S.

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14 years ago

Went here on Mira Mesa Mondays and got the lobster grilled cheese. On paper it sounds great, lobster + cheese + tomato + caramelized onions. Great right? Sadly, not so much. I know they're super busy at these events but my sandwich was definitely burned on both sides. Too bad it was too dark to tell until I bit it. Yum charcoal. Besides that I probably found 2 shreds of lobster in my sandwich. I also think the cheese overpowers the lobster so you'd have to have a lot a lobster for it to be noticeable. Either way the taste of burnt bread beat them both. Super. Very meh. Pretty much just waited half an hour and paid 10+ dollars on a burnt grilled cheese sandwich. Pass. Next time I'll just get the burger or tacos from the Miho truck. read more

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Andy L.

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10 years ago

I had the duck sandwich. Food was a little on the oily side. However, it was still delicious. They were pretty generous with portions and wait was not too long. For $10 I think they did a pretty good job in being unique and tasty. read more

Devilicious - Duck sandwich - New American Near Me

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Meiko W.

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We went to the SD County Fair and it just so happened to be the day the Food Trucks were making their appearance---Score!! We walked the lot trying to decide who to try and it was tough! I ended up having deals for several but since I always see Devilicious updates on FB about the truck and their shop in Mira Mesa, I decided to use my deal and try them first. I ordered the Cubano and Truffle fries and my friend rdered the Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese...yeah, you read that right! Effing amazing (excuse my language but that mess is cussin' good)!! The Cubano was ham off the bone, braised pork, Swiss, Dijon and of course thin sliced pickle...absolutely delish!! Truffle fries were so perfectly crispy and tasty I couldn't stop eating them! I tasted the truffle(unlike the ones at Taste and Thirst) and the parm sprinkled on made everything better. The Lobster Grilled Cheese was outrageous! Nice chunks of lobster, not sure what kind of cheese but it was melty madness...I want one of those next time!! I'm glad this was my first experience eating off a gourmet truck! read more

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Leslie G.

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13 years ago

I got the aspargus grilled cheese without goat cheese. Asparagus, brie, caramelized onion, tomatoes, on grilled sourdough. Gotta say, I was expecting a lot more. I mean, it was good, but it wasn't great. They skimped on the brie (and completely ran out of food like an hour later, so maybe they were trying to stretch their resources?), which meant the asparagus didn't have enough cheese to stick to and kept rolling out of the sandwich. The best part was the bread - it was really buttery and grilled to perfection. But, for $8, this sandwich just isn't worth it. I got this one for free, or I wouldn't have even tried it. I'd pay $6. read more

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Meagan G.

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15 years ago

Look, I know truffle fries aren't all the rage anymore, they're kind of played out and so 200-and late (to quote the lyrical geniouses in the Black Eyed Peas), but I don't care. I still enjoy them when they're good. Devilicious has made them deviliciously delicious. For reals. Get the right bite with a bit of parmesan, a bit of truffle oil, a bit of seasoning and crispy fried goodness and you'll probably pay for it by sitting out part of eternity in the 1st level of hell. [That's a Dante's Inferno reference people, you know, to prove I'm cultured.] I didn't try anything else, but they get a definite two thumbs up from me just for those fries. read more

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Tamara B.

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13 years ago

Yum! When San Diego had the food truck extravaganza at Boomer's, I was so full from nibbling at other trucks I wasn't able to try Devilicious & have been kicking myself ever since. Today, (my company is doing a test run for the next couple weeks to have a few food trucks come to our building) Devilicious came & I finally got to try their food. I was not disappointed with the Cubano. The hickory smoked ham off the bone, smoked pork shoulder, Swiss cheese, Garlick pickles and Dijon was perfect. So good that next week I want to try the BBBLT or the famous Butter poached lobster grilled cheese sandwich, Can't wait! read more

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Mark M.

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13 years ago

So I started my diet for New Year's and I thought it was going to be difficult to find something I could eat from a food truck. I was wrong! So wrong, but happy I was. Trisler's wine bar in Mission Valley brings food trucks by every Tuesday night and Devilicious graced us with their presence. I ordered the veggie wich and OMG it was so amazing! The bread they use is soft and flavorful. All of the veggies they used were perfectly cooked and all complimented each other really well. The aioli sauce and cheese really packed more flavor in and I felt really good about myself after eating it. It's not very often I say that after food trucks because I can't help myself but to grub out lol. If you ever get a chance to eat here at one of their food truck gatherings or otherwise, you won't be let down! MMMMMMMMMMMMM yummy in my tummy! read more

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Chassie J.

15 years ago

I don't usually waste my time writing bad reviews on places that I didn't care for, but this has got to be monumental in dissatisfaction & has actually caused me some grief. If I could chose "0" stars for this vendor I would. I ordered the lobster grilled cheese sandwich and waited in mouthwatering anticipation for almost an hour. Then my sandwich came. When I finally got it I was so excited I could cry. I took my first bite & my reaction was "Where's the lobster?.... Where's the cheese?" I opened my sandwich and to my dismay, they were nowhere to be found. Apparently their lobster grilled cheese sandwich has no lobster and no cheese, just lettuce, tomato, and some sorry slabs of bacon.. Um, WHO DOES THAT?! When someone orders something as exquisite as lobster, I think they expect to see some lobster!!! Fml.. That is $9 whole dollars I will never get back.. Devilicious can ******* ******!! I can't believe you ******** forgot my f******** lobster! Seriously, it is you that is all that is wrong with the world. Go ********* *******!! read more

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Chelsea T.

12 years ago

We have only been to this food truck once before (and loved it) but I was craving it today. Their location was 30 minutes away from us and they were going to be ending service in 30! I have worked in restaurants for years so I know how irritating it is to have people show up minutes before closing. I raced to their location and the guys were so cool about it and we had the Duck Confit and Cubano and they were amazing! I love this food truck and am a loyal customer for life!! read more

Devilicious - Duck Confit and Cubano..so yummy!!! - New American Near Me

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Suzie L.

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10 years ago

My first experience with this particular food truck was at the food truck expo of which recently took place at Qualcomm Stadium. I ordered the asparagus brie/goat cheese sandwich of which was overloaded with cheese and one of the best sandwiches I had ever had....I was hooked and told my friend's all about this fantastic food truck.... Fast forward to my second experience with this particular food truck at the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge - I was thrilled they were there and upon ordering the same asparagus brie/goat cheese sandwich I was so excited, until I got the sandwich, that is. Not only was it skimpy on the carmelized onions and tomato, there was a spattering of goat cheese and NO brie cheese whatsoever. Needless to say I was very disappointed as my first sandwich was so impressive. I will not be recommending this food truck any longer as I suppose the reason my first sandwich was so good was because I was at a food truck "expo" and not some random event as was the case the second time. Incredibly disappointing to spend $9 + on a mediocre sandwich with virtually no cheese or other noted items. I felt it was two pieces of bread with some asparagus in it. Second go round was nothing more than a major letdown. read more

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Denise T.

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I saw Devilicious this previous week right at the corner of Nobel and Regents. I was so excited! I'm going to take advantage of it being so close to campus and order the crabcake sandwich again. Can't stop thinking about the sweetness of the crab meat and the slight kick from the spicy chipotle sauce. Yum! And I believe on some weeks they have "Mira Mesa Mondays" so it's not that far from my area! One of these days I might try their shrimp po'boy too. Excited! read more

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Ryan M.

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Got the lobster grilled cheese, i though I'd like it more. It is what it is, a grilled cheese with lobster. You get exactly what you ask for, it just sounds better in your head, i guess its cause a grilled cheese is not that filling so for $10 you just wolf it down and its gone. But to be fair when it comes to crustaceans im a crab kinda guy. read more

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Jessica R.

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Watched these guys on the great food truck race and finally decided to try them out last week. I ordered the crabcake and side order of truffle fries. Overall it was okay, nothing overly impressive. Would I try again? Probably not given it took over 30 minutes to get my food, not really worth the wait. read more

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Nancy M.

Elite 21

11 years ago

I ordered the $12 grilled cheese with lobster and was pretty disappointed. There absolutely was no lobster taste at all and I began to question whether or not they had substituted the lobster with shrimp. It was served with a side.....salad??? Not sure what it was but it was nothing but greens with pretty much no salad dressing. Maybe it was garnish??? Additionally it was a bit on the greasy side and I didn't feel there was even enough cheese on it. I won't be back, unfortunately. Too much money spent on something that was disappointing. read more

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Seven T.

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An angel is me so, it was difficult to, give in to the temptation presented by something so Devilicious, i fought and fought, but that crab cake sandwich was so sinfully enticing i gave in and ordered one, the girl working the truck talked me into going for the fried egg on top hmmm ok, i guess i mean, she was quite convincing little devil she was, it was a good call by her, that sandwich was quite tasty belly, happy english muffin arizona green tea aloe juice wow dont see that everyday or this food truck or the devil everyday, for now though, until i see them again im gunna have to go back to being myself, An angel. read more

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Alvin Y.

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15 years ago

This food truck posted up a few fliers at my work, and conveniently San Diego Daily Deals had a deal for Devilicious. We tried their burger du jour (that day it was with cheddar and mushrooms on sourdough bread). The burger was okay, nothing spectacular. the bottom bread was soggy from the grease or juices. It was quite underwhelming. The All Crab Crabcake sandwhich was DELICIOUS. it was served on an english muffin with tomato and just enough red onion for sweetness and a bite. The crab cake was chock full of crab and very little filler, the crab was sweet and delicious. THE BEST THING they had was their Blue cheese and bacon Jalapeno poppers. large plump jalapenos were stuffed with cream cheese, blue cheese and bacon bits. then dipped in a tempura batter and fried. They were delicious. The batter was crisp and not soggy. The Jalapeno was still fresh and not over cooked, and the inside was creamy warm and tangy. IT WAS PERFECTION on a skewer. Overall their sandwhiches were good, but you cant miss the jalapeno poppers read more

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Larissa L.

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15 years ago

Devilicious made it's way to UTC this week and my coworker and I decided to check it out! This was around noon and there wasn't a long line, but service was fairly quick anyways. After debating between several devilish-sounding dishes (as in the amount of fat is going to haunt me), I figured I salivated most when reading the butter poached lobster grilled cheese ($10). Now everything here looks like it's served on a sourdough bread and, may I add, dipped-in-butter-sourdough-bread. okok I'm not against it because what else do you dip your seafood in anyways, but still I have to be health-conscious...to my fellow yelpers. Anyways, there were decent sized pieces of lobster, cut into bite sizes. There was also a hefty amount of cheddar and jack cheese, and a bit of grilled onions. I'd have to say it was devilicious! If they added bacon oil...omgggggg 0_0 O and NO, I did not yelp this beforehand. IF I did, I would have seen the Yelp deal for $5 for $10. ugghhhhh... :( read more

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Smarty Pant S.

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15 years ago

Yesterday I attended the Gourmet Experience in Del Mar & ordered a lobster grilled cheese from the Devilicious truck. After I placed my order, a woman came up to the window & said she thought her lobster was under cooked. I took the opportunity to eavesdrop as the cook explained how the lobster was prepared (flash cooked, then poached at a low temp in butter). I'm glad I did because that is how I will be preparing lobster meat from now on. When I received my sandwich, I immediately opened it to make sure my lobster was cooked enough. The color was right, as well as the texture. I took a bite, and was very happy with my sandwich. Many times on food trucks and take out places,the lobster is overcooked & rubbery. Not the case here. If you are looking for rubbery lobster, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for perfectly cooked, buttery lobster with colby jack cheese, caramelized onions on delicious sourdough, this sandwich is right up your alley. I couldn't have made it better myself (but I'm going to try) read more

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Queenie M.

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15 years ago

Simple things to know about this truck: -the crab sandwich is better than the grilled cheese lobster, ESPECIALLY with the egg- the sauce on it is good, and I wish they had put more -fries are a good portion and also tasty; they are thick cut with truffle oil and a generous amount of cheese -the service was fast -it was worth it with the yelp deal- not sure otherwise. read more

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Erin M.

12 years ago

Checked out Devilicious today at SD Brew Fest. I had the duck confit grilled cheese, which was one of the most amazing sandwiches I've ever had. I'm kind of obsessed with duck confit...and when you add in the gooey cheese and caramelized onions, you have a winner. I split the parm truffle fries with my husband, and we were fighting over the last few. I can wait to try more. read more

Devilicious - Duck confit grilled cheese with parm truffle fries in the back ground - New American Near Me

Devilicious - Duck confit grilled cheese, yum! - New American Near Me

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Pat L.

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13 years ago

Best food truck! Always knows what I want every time! I've had their crabcake sandwich, their truffle fries, and the special salad they always make for me. The new owners have flipped this truck around and made it ten times better! All this without being on TV! Thanks again guys! read more

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Richard C.

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10 years ago

The BEST Turkey Sandwich I've had in a long time. It was HUGE, and ALL of the food was very well reasonably priced. Great little food truck. You will not regret eating here. Thank you for a great meal guys! Enjoy! read more

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Van L.

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15 years ago

Stopped by here for a quick meal after Comic Con. I ordered the crab cake sandwich and the truffle fries. I was told that the crab cake was completely filled with only crab meat but it was not fresh crabs. It tasted like canned mushed crab. The truffle fries were cold and dry. They should not sell it if it was not edible. read more

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Mari A.

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14 years ago

Okay, I LOVE food trucks. They're like gourmet fast food on wheels. BUT man are they HARD to find. I bought a Google Offer voucher to use for Devilicious and unlike fellow Asian Persuasion truck I didnt want this to expire. So my coworker and I were on the search during a lunch break in La Jolla. OF COURSE they would park in a parking lot in UCSD where unless you're a student you have to pay for parking. So my friend and I parked outside and walked a couple blocks to the truck. Granted, not that far. But in work clothes and heels it sure feels like it. BUT I was excited as I've had Devillicious' food before. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a fried egg ($9). Compared to last time, there was a lot more crab meat in the sandwich. Score! But the fried egg was barely fried and left my sandwich soggy as the yoke broke. The salad it came with is tasty but there wasn't a lot of it. Another bummer is that I waited 45 minutes for the food. 45 minutes for a food truck food! Ridiculous. A little irritated with that but nonetheless I could tell these are hardworking people that do try to serve the best food that they can with the time alotted and number of people that were there. I'd definitely have their food again but you won't catch me looking for them anymore. They literally have to be at a food truck fest or seriously planted in front of my face for me to order off of here again. read more

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Jackie A.

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15 years ago

"Food So Good, It's Bad!" They weren't kidding. I could taste the buttery goodness in each bite of my All Crab-Crab Cake (with a fried egg, might I add). I'd have to say that is my favorite so far. Their Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese is really good, however there is so much butter and cheese, you can barely taste the lobster. BBBLT (Bacon Bacon Bacon Lettuce Tomato-- though I wouldn't be surprised if one of those B's stood for Butter) is delicious. Can't go wrong with all that extra bacon! Fried pickles just tasted like sliced pickles because the batter didn't seem to stick. I wouldn't get this again. I think I'll try the PB&J with Cream Cheese and Bacon next, just because it sounds ridiculous. read more

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Jenny B.

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15 years ago

Even on a rainy night, I had the pleasure of attending the food truck gathering some weeks ago. Honestly, this was the food truck I was looking forward to the most! I've checked out their menu online, and got really excited when I saw the lobster grilled cheese. Let me tell you, I fell for this sandwich quick! This lobster grilled cheese seriously wowed my taste buds! I really enjoyed the slight crisp of sourdough (my favorite bread) with the heavenly piece of lobster covered in oozy cheesy goodness. I was so sad to have had to share this sandwich with my boyfriend. I wish this truck drove down south sometime... like Little Italy or Bankers Hill area. What do you say, Devilicious?!? hehe. I would love to indulge myself with that sandwich weekly. read more

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Becky Y.

15 years ago

WHAT I TRIED: -Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese -All Crab-Crab Cake -Truffled Parmesan Fries -BBBLT IN A NUTSHELL: 2.5 stars. It was ooookayy, but not impressed by any means. I could get something equivalent in my work cafeteria. Best thing we tried was the BBBLT. LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE: Just tastes like a typical grilled cheese sandwich. The lobster doesn't really add any great flavor to the sandwich. Just gave it a little extra substance/texture. CRAB CAKE: Took one bite of it and didn't really care to eat any more. Served on an untoasted english muffin. Little too earthy for me. THE FRIES: They were good only because I love fries, but I've had much better truffled fries. Wasn't very much cheese and barely any truffle flavor/essence. BBBLT: This was actually really delicious and somehow very juicy. Very messy, greasy, but the best part of our meal. How can you go wrong with a BLT + fried egg? (i would add the half star if I could for this) The salad added as sides to each entree was pretty terrible. Just mixed greens that were very under dressed with some sort of a not-so-tasty vinaigrette. read more

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Diem L.

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14 years ago

Light dinner type of meal. Convenient since it was at the corner of my apartment complex. Cute truck Crab cake was good. Came with a side of soggy salad. Lobster grilled cheese not the much lobster and a little greasy than what I expected. Truffle Fries: normal fries, not better than mcdonalds. read more

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Taryn L.

14 years ago

Before Devilicious I was a food truck virgin. Granted, I was at the Food Truck Festival at the Del Mar Fair so I ended up sampling many amazing meals on wheels, but Devilicious was my first, and you never forget your first. The menu itself was beautiful - so many options with caramelized onions and melted cheese, mushrooms and bacon, this truck knew the way to my heart. I ended up with the butter poached lobster grilled cheese, with extra caramelized onions and bacon. I ate with a group of friends, but savored each bite in silence, appreciating every morsel. Some people commented that this was underwhelming, but if you love gooey melted cheese as much as I do, there really can't be any complaints. And the addition of bacon was a perfect way to get a crunch in there - I'd definitely ask for that cause it made the whole thing come together. How had I never eaten at a food truck before? Blasphemous. Needless to say, I'm a new woman. Next time I'm going for the sweet potato tots, and the BBBLT (Bacon, Bacon, Bacon LT) which has a fried egg on it and sounds like the perfect hangover food (the guy behind me was a loyal Devilicious customer and confirmed my hypothesis). Devilicious, I'm coming for you. read more

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San Diego, CA 92110
Linda Vista
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(951) 514-6332
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http://www.deviliciousfoodtruck.com

Hours

What time does Devilicious open?

Devilicious opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Devilicious opens at 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Devilicious close?

Devilicious closes at 1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Devilicious closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Devilicious closes at 6:00 PM on Saturday.Devilicious is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMSat 11:30 AM - 6:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Devilicious take credit cards?

Yes, Devilicious takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Devilicious have catering options?

Yes, Devilicious does have catering options.

Does Devilicious serve alcohol?

No, Devilicious does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Devilicious have TVs?

Yes, Devilicious has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Devilicious have bike parking?

Yes, Devilicious has bike parking.

Does Devilicious have outdoor seating?

Yes, Devilicious has outdoor seating options.

Does Devilicious have parking?

Yes, Devilicious has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Devilicious have free WiFi?

No, Devilicious does not have free WiFi.

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Delicious Madness for the Mind

History

Established in 2010.

Featured on the Food Network and Cooking Channel.

Meet the Business Owner: Kenneth D.

The truck concept thrives to take ordinary food and twist it up to new heights of flavor and ingenuity. Visit the truck often to taste all the flavors that reflect local and unique ingredients.

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4.2 km•Hillcrest

Cute Lil diner in the heart of Hillcrest. Was wanting a lil somethin' somethin' as we had a big…read moreItalian lunch in Little Italy, but we did walk over 3 miles for the day. Upon entering, we were directed to seat ourselves by the bus boy so as we proceeded. The server abruptly stopped us in our tracks and kind of rudely told us that he'd be with us and to wait. As he approached to seat us I informed him that the bus boy told us to seat ourselves and the server half jokingly asked who so I pointed to him. As for the food, we ordered sandwiches and fries. I got the turkey and brie sandwich with grilled onions and it was real carved turkey (so good). Unfortunately, the fries were soggy and not crispy and fresh. BFF had the Cubano sandwich and it was a good size but they put a thick piece of ham steak on it along with shredded pork that wasn't seasoned. He claims his fries were good and fresh. The ambience is cute, very clean and plenty of seating indoors and out for such a small restaurant. Prices are reasonable, too. Had it not been for the server rubbing me the wrong way upon entering as well as the soggy fries, I would have given this place 5 stars.

The ambiance here leaves something to be desired. It's a quaint diner, but it's a little plain and…read moreoutdated for my taste. We ordered the biscuits and gravy, fruit cup, orange juice, and country burger Benedict. My biscuits and gravy were 6.50 and phenomenal! The gravy was delicious and a well made biscuit. The fruit was gross, half was good and half was old. The orange juice was pretty good too but 5 dollars for a glass of orange juice is ridiculous. The country burger Benedict was cooked beautifully but the meat was so bland. Not a speck of seasonings, which was a bummer because everything else was so good on it! Overall service was great, ambiance was meh, and food was good but also overpriced. We will probably eat here again but it won't be a first choice.

Cute little bar

Monterey Chicken with salad

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Great Maple San Diego

4.2(5.1k reviews)

4.9 km

First time here and we fell in love! We came bright and early which we are glad we did because it…read morewas already busy and there was a wait shortly after we arrived. Greeted right away hostess was great. We were seated on the patio it was a nice day not too hot. At first I took a look at the menu and could not decide what I was going to get. How we decided we seen a waiter bring out an amazing dish so we had to ask, smokehouse brisket hash. OMG! I'm in love! Brisket was super tender, bacon pieces were thick and savory. The only thing I was say is the parking situation sucks but what can you do?! Worth it!

A cool brunch/lunch spot! Parking can be a little tricky, so I'd recommend carpooling if you're…read moregoing with a bigger group. We went on a weekday and didn't have to wait, but I'm not sure how busy weekends get. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly. The vegan hash had amazing flavor -- I especially loved the sweet potatoes and mushrooms. The maple bacon donuts were good too, but definitely very rich. I couldn't finish one myself, so I'd recommend sharing them with a few people. Overall, the food was really good. A little pricey, but honestly what isn't these days?

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Fruit bowl

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Ice tea with lime and syrup

Farmer's Bottega Restaurant

4.2(1.7k reviews)

3.2 km•Mission Hills

New favorite Breakfast in SD! Ordered the Brioche French…read moreToast with Strawberries and added Eggs & Bacon. Superb! And the coffee was also very good. They say "farm to table" and based on the fresh tastes I experienced I would have to agree. Highly recommend.

Came here for Mother's Day weekend and had a reservation at 9AM…read more The restaurant is super cute and has a nice vibe inside. Lots of natural light and open air. We all ordered a different type of Benedict, and they enjoyed the Lox and the Crab cake benny but unfortunately the short rib benny fell short for me- it was quite mushy all around and cold in random parts. I would order a different Benedict next time! The brioche French toast saved the day though. With the strawberries and cream, it was so so yummy. The service was nice and pretty quick! Overall a good experience and would recommend this place just not the short rib Benedict

Ambiance, indoor

Paccheri Shrimp

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Seafood Linguine

Trust

4.3(1.6k reviews)

5.4 km•Hillcrest

Very cool spot for a meal. The Ricotta Agnolotti is a must have on their menu. Everything else we…read moresampled also was amazing, but that Agnolotti was unreal. Excellent service. A great happy hour and the prices were reasonable. The Ambiance was very nice, the room can get full and somewhat loud, but we were always able to hear each other as well as their excellent choices in background music. There's a reason this place has a Michelin star. They've earned it. I absolutely will go back, and I already recommended it to a friend who's heading to the SD area soon. If you don't like their menu, you don't like food.

Came here for Mother's Day brunch and had a nice experience. They have indoor and outdoor seating,…read moreas well as a bar. We were seated inside with a view of the kitchen. Service: Our server was friendly and attentive. Food: we ordered the stuffed French toast, baked eggs and simple breakfast. The French toast was not actually stuffed, as I expected, but topped with apples and toppings. It was a think piece of brioche bread and the dish was tasty and not too sweet. I was disappointed in the baked eggs, as I really didn't get much egg out of it. I shared it with my husband and while it did have a lot of flavors, it was overwhelmingly chickpeas and tomato sauce for me. The sourdough bread was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. We ordered the simple breakfast with bacon for our son because they don't have a kids menu and it was perfect for him. I do with we ordered the ultimate sticky bun, which is their speciality, but will have to try that another time. Parking is a real challenge as there is only street parking. There was also a Sunday farmers market going on, which likely contributed.

Interior

Bacon chop

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Roasted Carrots

ARLO

4.1(459 reviews)

3.0 km

We came to ARLO for their DJ brunch experience and had such a good time. I made reservations…read morebeforehand and there was plenty of availability, which made planning easy. It was me, my partner, our 2-year-old, and my cousin. At first we were a little confused because we didn't realize the restaurant is basically inside a resort, but once we found it everything was great. We parked in the structure and the restaurant validates parking, which was a huge plus. The resort itself and the outside area were absolutely gorgeous--I'm already thinking about doing a staycation here. We arrived a little early before my cousin, so we walked around and there was so much grassy space for kids to run around and play. My little one loved rolling down the hill and burning off some energy. Once my cousin arrived, we were checked in really quickly. The restaurant itself was also really fun to look around. It had lots of cool decorations and things to see, including signed items and an Anchorman poster, which added a lot of personality to the space. The only small downside was we sat for about 10-15 minutes before anyone came by, but by then we already had our food and drink orders ready. The server did mention the bar was a little backed up, which explained why the drinks took longer and arrived around the same time as the food. The food was AMAZING though. I got the short rib hash and eggs and it was DELICIOUS. My 2-year-old kept asking me for more and more meat . My partner got the chicken and waffles and loved them, and my cousin ordered the Arlo Benedict. We also shared the soufflé pancakes and they were so yummy. The vibe was super fun too. The DJ kept playing old school music and we were all vibing the whole brunch. Between the food, atmosphere, family-friendly outdoor space, and beautiful property, we'll definitely be back!

Came for dj brunch with no reservations, the restaurant was pretty empty but I was quoted with a…read more20-30 minute wait time. A few minutes later my friend arrived, went to ask for a table (not mentioning I already checked in) and all of the sudden he can be seated immediately. Unsure why there was a wait when I asked but I was very put off by the treatment from the hostess. For food we tried the short rib hash and eggs and the morning Wagyu burger. The burger was tasty but the short rib hash was kind of bland. Overall, the meal was solid but probably wouldn't return.

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Baked Alaskan

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DJ was a super nice touch

Fort Oak

4.2(773 reviews)

3.0 km•Mission Hills

•$$$

Lots of hype about Fort Oak. Seemed to be busy when we were in the area. Menu is pinch…read moreoff-putting. Wasn't tooooo much looking forward to it, but it fit all the Birthday Dinner check marks and you can't down talk a place if you haven't been there. First. Listen. Everyone's using open table. But Fort Oak, tell Open Table to chill. I used open table to reserve about 4 days in advance, but still got a TON of emails, and a ton of notifications. Including one that, if I didn't respond to it, would cancel my reservation. Then 3 follow ups asking me to review Fort Oak. Haysuse on a pogo stick, that was almost a detractor from the actual dinner. Is this dinner or a past due bill sent to collection agency? I digress. First, our waiter Johny E, phenomenal. Dude knows wine in ways that are supernatural. Spot on recommendations. Second. Put on your Pulp Fiction "5 dollar shake" face about a 50 dollar pork chop. A FIFTY DOLLAR PORK CHOP. Waiter, who had already proven he know WTF was what, simply said "we're known for it, you will probably enjoy, people rave about it". So, I mean, when in Rome. Johny wasn't lying. It's a pretty @#$#ing good pork chop. Color me amazed. You can be skeptical. You might say I was just trying to justify having spent 50 on a pork chop. Try it. Stunning. I don't know if it's the best I ever had, but I can't remember a better one. Over all, they nail the experience, the food, and wrap it up in a bow. It is always busy, so a reservation is best (I'd call vice using that @#$# open table app, I swear). Shout out about Johny - in fact, ask for him to be your waiter, he a star.

Easily the best meal I've had in a while! We had a reservation at 7 pm and were seated right away…read more Reservations seem like they would be your best bet here, as the restaurant was very lively and crowded. However, we were seated on the outdoor patio which was spacious enough (and dog friendly). The decor was also beautiful! Now for what we ordered: - Ahi Tartare: we weren't planning to get this, but the server recommended. This was fantastic. The crispy shallot added a good amount of crunch, and the brioche it was served with was buttered and toasted to perfection. A standout dish for us - Little Gem Salad: not a must get, but delicious nonetheless. I loved the whipped feta and ranch in this - Goat Milk Cavatelli: soooo good. The sausage in this is really yummy and nicely paired with the charred broccoli. I'd recommend this one - Branzino: delicious. Comes de-boned which is appreciated, and is deliciously flaky. Get this! - NY Strip: ok I know I've said "get this" for basically everything....but seriously get this one. The presentation is beautiful and the squash, bone marrow, and everything else on top were very tasty. This was our favorite dish!

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C Level

4.3(5.5k reviews)

4.7 km

Such a goooorgeous location! Opted for outside dining with the best views of San Diego! They've got…read moreheat lamps above the tables! Service was great and everyone was kind! Shout out to our server (didn't get his name) but he was amazing and helped us with recommendations. Got the Skirt Steak Salad and they kindly split it! Might I say, the salad was so delicious! Definitely give it a shot! (server recommendation) Lobster n Fotina BLT was stuffed generously and SPECIAL. It was absolutely amazing. The lobster was nice and tasty, and the cheese complimented it so well. Perfect sharing portion since it is HUGE. I see myself coming back! Thank you C Level!

I booked C-Level for a work dinner to celebrate our top performers and it could not have been a…read morebetter choice. We had a party of 15 and from the planning process to the actual dinner, the restaurant made the entire experience feel special and seamless. Our employees absolutely loved it. The views are honestly second to none. Watching the San Diego skyline and water during dinner created such an incredible atmosphere. The service was outstanding from start to finish and the food completely lived up to the hype. I had the lobster mac and cheese and it was unlike anything I've ever had. Rich, flavorful, and worth every bite. Then dessert happened. Our server insisted I couldn't leave without trying the peanut butter brownie ice cream dessert and now I fully understand why. Unreal. I think I need about seven more of them immediately. Highly recommend for celebrations, group dinners, date nights, or anytime you really want to impress people.

Skyline views

Hawaiian Ahi & Salmon Poke

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Steamed Mussel Pot

Crust Kitchen

3.8(1.2k reviews)

2.6 km

They give you plenty to eat and you don't have to wait too long to get your meal…read more Go next door to the convenience store in case you forgot anything on your trip or need something and don't feel like going to the grocery store to get it.

WOW I called to and a woman with a thicker accent answered. I have never been treated so badly for…read morejust asking for a delivery as their flyer states that was located in my room at the Atwood. She immediately hung up on me after saying "we don't deliver we don't deliver ." I called back to say "hey you could have ask me if I would like to order." And she started literally screaming over the phone. You guys definitely don't need someone like this on your team. Wow.