**July 2026: Sunday Afternoon Visit**…read more During my SDCC weekend, I walked by Michaela's Meals in the Gaslamp Quarter, which was right between my hotel and the convention center. This shop was just one street down from Ralphs and Vitality Tap so it was conveniently located. On Sunday afternoon, I noticed the space was open for business, so I popped in to check it out. It's a small spot with a staff member, a fridge full of pre-made meals, a little bar area with two stools, a cold water pitcher, and a microwave. The main business model is a weekly subscription, but I learned that the owner also keeps leftovers in the fridge for grab-and-go customers on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. They also run a "buy 4 get 1 free" and "buy 8 get 2 free" promotion, which makes the meals an even better value. I assumed she makes an abundance and sells those for $10 a meal, but since I stopped by close to closing, I got mine for $5 each. I grabbed two to try because the meals looked very nutrition-focused and considering I ate basically garbage throughout Comic Con it was a smart choice to fuel up with real food. I tried a Mediterranean chicken over yellow rice and zucchini, as well as a ground hamburger-style sloppy joe-type meal. The food definitely leans healthy, and considering how inconvenient it is to eat well at SDCC, this was a great find. Since she has Wednesday and Sunday pickups, I'm now contemplating doing a preview-night (Wednesday) pickup for a couple of meals on my next visit. I'll be in touch with Michaela's for future San Diego trips.

Michaela's Meals has solved my problem of trying to eat healthy dinners during the week. i've been…read moregetting 5 meals delivered on sunday for a month now and have really liked every meal i've ordered so far. they heat up easy, are perfectly portioned (with the ability to size up on certain meals for extra protein), and made with fresh and healthy ingredients. they also stay perfectly fresh in the fridge for the entire week. i was really skeptical before getting my first order but the dishes really taste great...definitely better than anything i could make during the week with limited time. highly recommend it!

Last week, I decided to give Farm Fresh Meals a try as I'm always on the go, and I've been looking…read morefor a healthy meal alternative to going out to eat a lot. However I was very disappointed with these meals. First off, they have a form you fill out and it shows you all of the meals. Looking at the photos, I was excited to try the food. But before I even got to seeing my meals, the wrong meals were delivered to me. I had to call the support and they assured me that the driver would come back and swap them out, a bad start to my experience. Following that, when I finally got the food I was very disappointed. The food looks nothing like the photos, and not only that but it is extremely bland, but not only that, all of the lean protein I ordered was extremely dry, as once I reheated it it seemed like it was cooked too much. To give them the credit though, the pork wasn't dry, however that's not saying much given its easy to keep that from being dry. I've tried multiple competitors in regards to meal prep and this is the most expensive meal prep company I've ever tried, but it's considerably worse than the others in San Diego.

I'm ngl 10/10 goes…read morefor quality of food no matter what, because I love the use of organic fruits and veggies, no seed oils, and a solid tasting meal at a reasonable price to not even cook. Plus, they're local and use local farmers. So, that's a plus. 1 minor thing is just I wish I could select what meals I wanted in my subscription instead of chef's choice, because I personally just WISH I could order some meals more than once because of how delicious they were.

The first time I tried MPS I was able to lose 20 lbs just eating no gym just my daily steps I got…read moreat work. The meals were not frozen delivered at my door, & tasted amazing. I placed my account on hold, came back and needed to update my profile. I was trying to do this on my own with no avail. Tanner was able to assist with the reactivation and allowed me to make meal selections if i chose to although the cut off time had passed for it. If you are looking to try a meal prep service I highly recommend Meal prep sunday. Friendly and always making sure to provide exceptional customer service.

Good-tasting, fresh meals to help me stay on track with my goals. They came delivered with ice…read morepacks on the bottom and on top so no worries if you are not home when delivered.

After researching food delivery options like Hello Fresh, I decided to try Viva Foods to support a…read morelocal business which also provides keto options for meals. They release a changing menu on Tuesdays with delivery on Monday morning. I've been part of this program for almost a month with the exception of one week due to Thanksgiving. The menu includes the option to choose two snacks which can be substituted for one meal. If you need to make any modifications to your meal (i.e. exclude mashed potatoes for extra veggies), all you need to do is provide dietary needs in a field on the Google form, and if there are any questions, you can handle everything through text. There are checkboxes on the Google form for keto and paleo options. For the convenience of food prep and to support locally, I've been happy with Viva Foods. They provide a healthy and convenient option with how busy I am with work. Thanks Viva Foods!

Long over due review! Ordered meal preps for a family member who was staying with us. Ordering was…read morevery easy online and when I had an issue their customer service was quick! Food arrived during the drop off window and fresh. Everything was packed nice and tasted good. Will use them again whenever I need meal prep services. It feels good to support a small business. Go head and try it out. You won't be disappointed.

Diana was an absolute pleasure to work with, and everyone loved the Chiliquiles brunch she catered…read morefor our bridal shower! I would Highly recommend hiring Tres Fuegos as a caterer! I had once had their food at another friend's surprise birthday party and I remembered how delicious it was, so when I was looking for a caterer, luckily I remembered Tres Fuegos!

This was quite a culinary experience and very interesting, a highly creative proposal with…read moreexceptional flavor, incredible service, and unimaginable taste. The "Chile Relleno de Birria" was a flavor explosion. Chile Relleno is one of my favorite Mexican dishes, but this combination with birria it is quite impressive! I've never tried before and is truly worth experiencing. The "Japanese Birria Ramen" has an incredible flavor, with the distinct taste of Japanese Ramen complemented by the flavor of birria with great seasoning. Highly recommended!

Anthony and The Lean Machine team are the real deal. I just…read moretried The Lean Machine for the first time and I'm already hooked. Anthony went above and beyond -- even on a Sunday, he took time out of his day to personally meet up with me and make sure I got my meals. That kind of customer service is rare and it says everything about how much he cares about his customers. I ordered the Steak Chimichurri Fajita, Salmon with Kale Salad and Quinoa, Grilled Chicken Breast with Kale Salad and Sweet Potato, and the Ground Turkey Breast with Cauliflower and Sweet Potato -- and I've already eaten three of them. Every single one has been delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and nothing like the bland "diet food" I expected. I'm already planning to sign up for regular weekly deliveries and will absolutely be recommending The Lean Machine to friends and family. If you're on the fence, don't wait -- just try it. You won't be disappointed.

Hello, my name is Delbert Sutton and I live in San Diego, California. When I joined the bright and…read morecheerful Lean Machine Meal Prep, I weighed 258 pounds. Over the past year, I've slowly worked my way down to 197 pounds and maintaining within 5 lbs. That has been a real breakthrough for me. Lean Machine has helped me make healthy eating part of my everyday lifestyle. This isn't a diet. It is a lifestyle. The food is fresh, never frozen, organic, and delivered twice a week. Each meal is labeled with the exact protein, calories, and sodium. There's no added salt, sugar, or flour in the standard recipe rotation. The meals are hand-packed with ice packs and stay fresh for five days, which is very convenient for me. What really stands out is the customer service. The platform is easy to use, and they provide the information and support I want. I am proud to support a local, independently owned company that takes pride in what it does. Thank you, Lean Machine Meal Prep.

Super easy to locate the business. I bought 2 meals very convenient and very flavorful. The…read moregentleman who helped me checkout very friendly.

Juju's Kitchen is literally a kitchen with a reception desk at the front that's serving prepped and…read morechilled meal boxes for carryout. Hibachi Chicken w/ vegetables and Garlic Rice: Japanese style marinated chicken breast cubes served with a side of sautéed zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and carrots cooked in a house made broth. Comes with a side of flavorful Garlic Rice - star of the dish. The chicken was a little tougher than I'd like, but is probably my fault for microwaving it longer than recommended.

Anica & Henry were so sweet, funny, and professional! I had the pleasure of enjoying their food and…read morea pop up in my neighborhood. This is the best Mongolian street food I've had in a while - reheated DELICIOUSLY as well.

Okay I eat everyday and I've never seen a Mongolian pop up ever. Anicca and Henry have created just…read morethat. Phat Noodle Bar is a pop up and this night at Holiday in the Hills event they were throwing down some great flavors on the grill. All fresh veggies and proteins mix with a great house sauce and just the right amount of additional toppings to make the level of spice you want. I'm a big guy and the portion size was plenty for me, a true value. They do catered events as well as corporate events. If ya see them popped up at an event go watch them cook and order yours.

Yemeni food by the South Red Sea. Easy parking, really nice folks, new (and only) Yemenese…read morerestaurant in town and we wish them well. All the best. Fresh ingredients and friendly staff. Hours and days will soon expand. Easy on the wallet.

Ambiance, service, and food, were great. Had some kabsa for a recent retreat I was a part of and…read morefood was absolutely delicious!! everything was seasoned to perfection and tasted super flavorfu, especially the tomato sauce. there were 2 different types of rice and both went really well with the chicken and the sauce!!

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Amazing experience with Chef Diego, who came early to set up and cater our small dinner party…read more Planning the menu was very easy and Flavor Chef folks were super responsive. We had not anticipated such an amazing experience given it was for a small dinner party (10 ppl) versus a big event like a wedding or retirement party. The appetizers were amazing and dinner was perfect. We will definitely be coming back for any future needs. Everyone in our dinner party loved the food and the experience. Basically, we are all super fans!