Ivan was an amazing help and provided fast and efficient service. Overall a great place to eat…read more Always gatekeeping this place as the best Mexican in San Diego

this was amazing food!! great service. I loved the ambiance and the people so nice. would rate the…read moremushroom taco a 5/5.

Delicious coffee! Nice people! Lovely areas to sit and visit. I am so glad this place was…read morerecommended to me.

Excellent coffee drinks, friendly service, and cheery seating. The place is very beach girlie vibe…read more There is also a curated selection of shoppy shop items if you are in need of a last minute gift--local honey, local candles, children's books, kitchen towels, surf coin pouches, and even some stuffies.

amazing cuban, legit. satisfied…read more idk what other review said about it being dry juicy and authentic

This review is from the last time I had oxtails here before they took them off the menu and…read moresubsequently closed. I visit Havana Grill whenever I want some tasty oxtail.  I noticed oxtail was one of the specials.  Last time I visited the oxtail was on the regular menu and you could order it anytime. Oxtail was extremely tender and juicy.  The mix of beef flavor and the spices in the sauce were delicious.  This is my favorite oxtail dish in town. French fries were crisp and had a delicious fried flavor.  The oil was fresh and there was no aftertaste.  Excellent fries. Pineapple upside down cake was dense and did not have a fresh baked aura.  The outside part was starting to harden like it was getting stale so I guess it was baked at least a day ago.  Cake had a mostly mild flavor.  I didn't taste the pineapple though the top was lined with it.  I did taste a ton of ginger flavor.  It appears pieces of ginger were mixed in with the pineapple.  I love ginger as part of soy/ginger seasoning for fish but not in a cake.  This is one of the worst pineapple upside down cakes I have had.  My favorite is at Roy's where you have to give them 30 minute notice and they bake it to order.  Roy's version was piping hot out of the oven, was moist and fluffy, with amazing pineapple flavor. Staff provided fast and friendly service.

Because of the number of good reviews for Made by Meg, I decided to try them for a Celebration of…read moreLife event I was hosting in honor of my mother who passed. After reaching out to them, was finally able to get a response concerning their interest. They referred me to their website to review food choices. Their offerings are really extensive, which made selection rather daunting. Brenda called me to help with putting something together. However, when I asked to meet with her, was told that their policy was not to meet in person until they had a signed contract. For me, that was like the chicken and the egg. How do I get to the point of signing a contract when I'm not sure what to request. She volunteered to put together a proposal for 20-25 people. Her initial proposal called for 5-7 catering staff since I wanted to have my guests served. After a conversation regarding the many staff for the size of my party seemed excessive, we agreed on a bartender and a server. That seemed more reasonable so a contract was issued which I signed and returned. Prepayment was made for the contract items. This was roughly two weeks before the event. When I didn't hear anything from Brenda about the details and logistics for about a week, I became concerned about knowing who was doing what. Her response came in a timely manner so we both knew who was doing what. There was no offer to meet to work out details. There was no offer to stop by my home to set what the situation called for. But again, because to the number of positive reviews, I wasn't overly concerned. On the day of the event, I went to the service for my mother and delivered her eulogy. Minutes before I was to speak, got a call from Brenda who wanted to know about getting in the house because no one seemed to be a home. The front door was left unlocked and my neighbor was supposed to be watching for the van to park in our driveway and apparently didn't see Sedrick arrive. When informed about the unlocked door, Brenda passed that info along to the bartender to begin setting up. Jane left the service early to come home and see if our bartender, Sedrick, needed anything. This is where things went off the rails. From the moment Jane arrived home, it was clear that there was way too much work to do before guests from the service began to arrive. She enlisted the help of my neighbor to help with the setup. Why? Because the server I paid for who was supposed to help with the setup was NOT going to be there to help with either setup or serving. The bartender was scheduled to arrive at 2pm, giving MBM about an hour and a half to get ready for my guests. Well, Jane and my neighbor were working diligently to help with setup, they are not professional caterers. While Sedrick was trying to get things set up, my guests started arriving a little before 4pm. Since Sedrick was busy with set up, I stepped in to begin serving drinks to my guests. That was NOT what I planned. Once setup was pretty much completed, I was relieved of my bartending duties and able to spend time with my guests, some of which had traveled thousands of miles to be here. Things finally began flowing and my guests enjoyed themselves. So why such a poor review? Well, you should be able to get my drift about what didn't go well. Let me expand on that. If l were just rating the performance of the staff, Sedrick was 5-star. He's personable, professional and has a "can do" attitude. As good as he is, he cannot do the work of two people and succeed. He was setup for failure by MBM, and darn near did. Also, I paid for a server, yet none was provided. I'm writing this review several days after the event because I wanted to give MBM an opportunity to follow up with me. They have NOT as of yet. That leaves me to believe that even though they knew my event was going to be a challenge with a lone bartender, they have little concern for me as a client. If you're looking for a caterer to just drop off food, MBM gets my recommendation. The food was excellent. But if you want to have a caterer who will handle everything for your event, like Chef Dora does, look for someone else.

The moment the food came out, everyone was smiling…read more I've been working with Made by Meg Catering over the years for my clients' events, and they are always such a joy to experience. Not only is the food consistently delicious, but every dish is beautifully presented and thoughtfully executed. You can tell they put as much care into the guest experience as they do into the flavors themselves. Their team is professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. Everything feels seamless from start to finish, which makes such a difference on an event day. If you're looking for a catering team that delivers incredible food, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service, Made by Meg is a wonderful choice. Highly recommend!

Huge night market with mostly food, but also plenty of crafts. Spans 5 blocks. Something for…read moreeveryone! Some faves: Hunter's tri tip K-Bop's kimbap and japchae combo Nora's cakes Take a walk on the Pier after! Parking can be tricky, but you can park at the Civic Center lot and walk a couple blocks.

This place is so much fun! Can't believe it's every week. Most diverse food fair I've ever been…read more The Mediterranean chicken, tamales, lamb chops were standout. Sausage rolls and the candied nuts were yummy also. Took home Java rice, short ribs, paella, and pizza as well. Need to go back for the tri tip sandwich and fish and chips and all those desserts! Great location in downtown, easy to walk around and street parking nearby. Cool beachy vibe. Some lines were long but moved fast. Lots of vendors providing samples. Cash is king, most vendors prefer otherwise an extra fee.

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Abbey Catering & Events. They helped bring our…read moredream wedding to life, and our day was more magical than we ever could have imagined. From our very first conversation with Troy to the final goodbye with the team on our wedding night, every interaction was exceptional. Everyone was professional, kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding perfect. We felt supported throughout the entire process and knew we were in incredibly capable hands. A huge thank you to Chuck and the entire Abbey team for going above and beyond for us. The level of care and attention to detail was incredible, and everything came together so beautifully. So many of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended, and we truly credit that to the amazing team we chose. We also have to give a special shout-out to Mishele. Her design eye is incredible! The florals were absolutely breathtaking and exceeded everything we envisioned. We had countless guests tell us they were the most beautiful wedding flowers they had ever seen. Every detail felt thoughtful, elevated, and completely us. And Abel was AMAZING! He is truly one of the best DJs we have ever experienced. Our black-and-white dance floor stayed packed all night, the energy was incredible, and everyone had the best time. Seeing all of our favorite people dancing together all night was one of our favorite memories from the wedding. Choosing Abbey was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They didn't just provide services--they helped create an experience that we and our guests will remember forever. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Chuck, Troy, Mishele, Abel, Luis, and the entire Abbey team. We could not have brought our dream wedding to life without you, and we will forever be grateful that you were part of such an important day in our lives. With so much gratitude, The Dalys

If you're looking for a wedding experience that is beautiful, seamless, and virtually stress-free,…read moreI cannot recommend Abbey Catering & Events highly enough. From the moment we booked their all-inclusive package, the planning process became incredibly easy. Abbey has built an outstanding network of top-tier vendors throughout San Diego, and every single one exceeded our expectations. Our wedding coordinator, David Robertson, guided us through every detail with professionalism, patience, and genuine care. He made us feel confident and prepared every step of the way, allowing us to truly enjoy the experience instead of feeling overwhelmed. DJ Abel did a fantastic job with both the music and audio setup, ensuring everything flowed perfectly throughout the ceremony and reception. Our photographer, Misha Rockova, was incredibly professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. She made everyone feel comfortable while capturing every meaningful moment. The cake from Sugar Bears Bakery was absolutely delicious, and our guests are still talking about the food catered by Abbey. Everything was beautifully presented and exceeded our expectations. The florals from Emerald & Ivy were beyond gorgeous. They transformed our backyard venue into something even more beautiful than we had imagined. The bartender was exceptional, and every member of the service staff helped make the evening feel warm, polished, and truly special. Their attention to detail and hospitality did not go unnoticed. What impressed us most was how effortlessly everything came together. Every vendor worked seamlessly as a team, and we never had to worry about a thing on our wedding day. We were simply able to be present with our family and friends and enjoy every moment. Our guests repeatedly commented on how elegant, tasteful, and well-executed the entire event was. It was everything we had hoped for and more. Abbey Catering & Events gave us a wedding day that will forever be etched in our memories. We are beyond grateful to everyone involved and would wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding experience.

No surprise this place is amazing as it is affiliated with Brodard Château off of the 22 and…read moreMagnolia. Every dish we had was fantastic. The dipping sauces were even better. The service was prompt and helpful. This place was packed with locals OK midweek. The inside of the restaurant has a modern Asian vibe. If you want amazing Vietnamese plate food don't miss this place. Parking can be tricky. We parked down the street in the residential area and had a nice walk.

We came out to Bamboo Bistro to celebrate Father's Day and left feeling utterly disrespected…read more The service was terrible and we felt like we were being discriminated against and shoved into a corner to be ignored. It took us 30 minutes of sitting there to even get a server to take our food order. Understandably, the staff were busy due to the holiday, but we would actively see staff being far more attentive to the tables around us when we never even got water we ordered when we sat down. When we called for staff, it was as if they were actively avoiding us to be more attentive to the "white" tables. It took us calling for them 5 times before they finally had someone actually notice that we hadn't gotten any drinks and hadn't put in an order for food. Even when we finally got a waiter, he scrambled off before we were finished ordering our food. The food was good but no amount of good food is worth the disrespect my family felt. ESPECIALLY on a holiday dinner like this. I wouldn't come back.

Outstanding Food and Exceptional Service!…read more We used Bekker's Catering for our son and daughter-in-law's wedding, and they did a fantastic job from start to finish. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it! We received so many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed everything. The Bekker's team was also wonderful. The staff was friendly, professional, attentive, and very accommodating. They were flexible with our requests and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. Most importantly, the bride and groom were thrilled with their menu choices and with the entire experience. Bekker's helped make their wedding reception exactly what we had hoped for. We were so happy with everything and would definitely recommend Bekker's for a wedding or any special event!

I learned about Bekker's from an event for the La Jolla Newcomers Club a few years ago. Before…read moreleaving, I made sure I took their card. They impressed me with their professional service, especially around the hors-d'oeuvres, which they passed frequently. No need to wave to them from across the room. Their pacing of the different platters was perfect. The food at that event also stood out above anything else I'd ever eaten from a catering firm. Our event was no different in every regard. The staff moved efficiently through the room, serving, then clearing. I couldn't believe we could get out of there with a clean venue as quickly as we did. I particularly appreciated the help we received transporting food and wine to our cars. A job very well done. Special thanks to our coordinator, Kimberly, for facilitating connections with the florist and wine merchant.

This place is amazing. The meat and dishes are always well seasoned. The salsas taste great too…read more Other taco shops have generic watery salsas but Porkylands have great flavor. I will say the portion sizes are NORMAL. Other taco shops will try and make up for the lack of flavor by giving you a giant burrito. I'd take more flavor anyday. It's not about the size people . This is my go to spot. I don't even live in the area anymore and will go out of my way to go here. They have the best green chilaquiles too. I always pick up a side of pickled carrots.

I swung by for a quick bite with a friend while his dog was getting a haircut in the Torrey Hills…read moreshopping plaza. Service was friendly and fast. This shop is known for California burritos and I thought I'd change it up and order a California burrito bowl. There is some seating at the side patio but it was quite cramped and we felt like we were sitting right on top of the other patrons. We opted for a table in the public shared seating outside in front. When I went to pickup my order, I was shocked at the small size of the bowl. I immediately knew it would not be enough to fill me for lunch. This was unfortunate because the food itself was delicious. The carne had good texture and flavor and the French fries were nicely double fried with the desired crunch and interior softness. There are self serve salsas and limes. For the price of $13.75 for my bowl I would have liked a larger size.

Great place to buy a golf cart, big selection and affordable prices. I bought a Teko with lots of…read moreoptions. Coastal Carts delivered it same day. The staff were friendly and made it easy.

Exceptional and professional customer service. Despite the concerns we had in our first couple…read moremonths with the new Evolution Golf Carts, the carts are beautiful and comfortable. (I've only had the Electric EZ Go 25 golf cart in the past and that one we had about 14 years, kept indoors and it was in pretty good condition but it was time to try something new.). Evolution golf carts look and feel pretty luxurious. Worth noting to get yourself the upgrades if you can- really nice upgrades elevated the golf cart (ie extended battery range, phone charging pads; cup holders; ice chest that locks securely in the back; forward-facing seats). Very competitive pricing and they've been easy to work with on our purchases. We had purchased our golf carts this past summer. They pick up and deliver each time (for new ownership delivery or service). Their driver is very kind and professional as well. We've had experience with the Evolution Maverick D5 and now the Evolution DMAX GT6 The delivery had a couple hiccups initially - just two occasions came to mind. (ie seatbelt parts missing; on the first delivery of a new golf cart; dusty and dirty after a month out for a warranty repair yet returned in just dust/dirty condition when we always keep it professionally detailed and cleaned for our use). Without any fuss, they picked the cart up both times and tended to the matter and returned it promptly. Despite the hiccups- they have been continuously receptive and patient with us. They've listened to our requests and each of our concerns. When we first had the golf cart picked up for warranty, they contacted us and kept us posted on the status. While we did have good communication during that month it was in service, there wasn't any specific information on what was done during the warranty repair. I don't recall any paperwork but if I missed seeing that, apologies. I can check out emails/ glove box again. Nonetheless, we addressed it, they again, were very patient and receptive. In the end, they addressed our warranty concerns thoroughly and listened to our issues at hand. We are really happy either way the recent purchase and are loving our beautiful new golf cart. Thank you, Coastal Carts.