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4.0 (1 review)

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Lolita's Mexican Food - Jaime's Special Torta (top) and Chorizo, Potato, & Egg (bottom)

Lolita's Mexican Food

3.8(2.9k reviews)
2.0 mi•Kearny Mesa
•$$

Alexis was very welcoming as I returned to this restaurant after a long hiatus. I used to come here…read moreafter church with friends several years ago, but after I saw a photo of their Carne Asada Fries online, I just knew I had to return. The carne asada here is seasoned to perfection... The guacamole is legit, and the sour cream is exceptional. All of this over a bed of shoestring restaurant quality french fries makes this dish the go to! The Pollo Asado Burrito here is probably the best I've ever had. The chicken is marinated in a sweet whole tomato sauce, and the tortilla is of elevated quality. I must say that I've been missing out these past few years on some of the best Mexican food in all of San Diego. The restaurant is newly rennovated with clean bathrooms and brand new furniture for a premier fast casual dining experience. Thank you, Alexis & Lolita's for an amazing meal!

This place has a been a go-to spot for me in SD, and I think this will be my last time here…read more I got my usual, california burrito, sub chicken. It took a while for the food to come out. Once I got it, it had beef in it, and it's not that big a deal to me, but I know people that dont eat beef for their own reasons, and it was a bit frustrating to have that happen. When I told them, they didnt apologize, or try to comp anything. Now, I wasn't expecting them to comp anything, but it was pretty clear I wasn't happy and an apology would have been nice along with a free drink or something. Usually better known establishments try to do something when they mess up. Anyway, I got my burrito and this time it had a nice long hair wrapped around it. I was done then and there. Told them again, and no refund they just took it and it came back out in seconds...I think they just took the hair off and re-served it to me. I threw it away and had to go elsewhere for lunch. Lastly, and this isn't really on the restaurant, but while I was waiting for my food there was this one loud table of men talking about politics that just made the vibe of this place undesirable. I think people should be able to talk about whatever they want, but be a little courteous to the others in the room with you. Not everyone is a MAGA fanboy. This place really changed and its unfortunate. Used to be one of the best spots for cali-burrito in town, emphasis on "used to be." If anyone has a better recommendation for some good burritos please feel free to share with me.

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Chachos Tacos - Cochinita loaded fries

Chachos Tacos

4.6(114 reviews)
2.4 mi•Clairemont

Loved them when they were at Societe. It's been there for years before we came upon them. Brought…read morejust about everyone we knew there for a whole year. Sad they left. Happy they're doing a catering business. But then sad again that they are no longer accepting new events reservations I was planning for November. Roller coaster ride man lol

So glad to have found this place. Growing up in Southern San Diego, we had a taqueria at every…read morestreet corner. Each one was cheap and delicious and greasy. Moving to Kearney Mesa, the Mexican food selection is severely lacking. Yeah there's Asian culture everywhere, between H-Mart, Tokyo Central, and Zion. There's a healthy amount of local breweries and burger shops. There is only so much sushi and ramen and Korean BBQ a man can eat. Something about a simple burrito feels homely, comforting. This place is a simple food truck with a permanent address: right next to the Societe Brewing Company. Walk up to a big touch-screen, order your food, process the payment yourself, and wait. Grab a beer, sit in your car, listen for a text message when your food is ready. Simple transactions, simple but good Mexican food. No need to interact with anyone, no need to fiddle with cash or tips or whatever. I've come back three times in three weeks and am eternally grateful that this place is here. All other taquerias nearby are bland and overpriced, I highly recommend trying this place out.

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Secret menu: chicken nachos.

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Havana Grill

Havana Grill

4.5(2.1k reviews)
1.2 mi•Clairemont
•$$

Another San Diego must try ! I went with the recommended cray Cuban with jalapeños and it was…read moreamazing. I also tried a empanada , which was also good. The ambiance of the restaurant and vibe is very cuban and tropical. I'd rather spend a few more dollars and go here than eat some junky , fast food .

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.

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Full Belly BBQ - grill master Mac D

Full Belly BBQ

4.4(48 reviews)
2.3 mi•Kearny Mesa

Full Belly BBQ is definitely amazing! Darrell is the real deal. I was able to join him on a Friday…read moreevening at Hopnonomous brewing in Kearny Mesa. The beef ribs were recommended, but Darrell hooked me up with a bacon-wrapped hot link with cole slaw and his special white sauce (no jokes haha) instead...and I chose to get the beef brisket sandwich instead. The beef brisket was some of the best I've ever had in my life. Tender, smoky, absolutely delicious. NEXT time, the beef ribs shall be on my menu. When I ordered the sandwich, he literally pulled a full brisket onto the flat grill, cut a huge portion off and loaded my sandwich up. Have you ever been to Dickey's BBQ where they weigh your meat portions and take meat off if it's too much? Well, this was basically the absolute opposite of that. Heh. Darrell also hooked it up with some seasoned, hot and crispy crinkle cut fries. Mmmmmmm Come on by, you won't regret it. Full belly BBQ and Darrell can't compete with the best barbecue anywhere in my opinion.

I'm use to KC bbq n Texas style, I have yet to find a good bbq in California. I was excited to try…read moreit at Oktoberfest but very disappointed!! Staff was super nice but the product terrible! The brisket was so dry n way too much bbq sauce not too mention very salty. Mac n cheese well I make my own so I'm very picky but usually can find some good in all but this one was horrible! Super dry, not cheesy as all n not enough butter... besides so dry it had no flavor. Potato salad was the same no flavor n pretty mushy more than it should be. It was a huge disappointment!

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Seoul Man Food Truck

Seoul Man Food Truck

4.4(77 reviews)
3.6 mi•La Jolla
•$$

I have never had so many people ask me "where'd you get that from?" About a dish I was holding…read morebefore! I ordered the pulled pork fries from Seoul Man Food Truck during Balboa's Food Truck Friday's and literally over a dozen people asked where I got the food - I should have been a paid ad for Seoul Man Food Truck haha!! The fries were so good and the portion was HUGE. Be sure to check in on yelp for $2 off! The pork was flavorful and the fries were perfectly crisp! I am so glad I got this dish because I really enjoyed it! The line looked long, but food came or almost instantly after ordering which was awesome!!! The folks in the truck were so friendly and helpful! I will definitely eat from this truck again!

This was a great find while at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Food truck sightings are…read morealways like finding that egg in the backyard on Easter morning. Looking out and seeing this one truck, alone, with a line of people, I was like "Ooh, Ohh, look!" The staff/window gal/cook/chef/owner were all very friendly. It was just a nice experience walking up to the window. Nicely done, Seoul People. The service was extremely quick. I finished paying and she was like, "Here ya go" as she handed me a plate. WOW! That was fast! The Seoul Man Bulgogi was very tasty. It was hot (temperature) and nicely plated with fresh vegetables and garnish. Nicely done and a definite re-order for next time. A goodly portion to share with someone too. The rib-eye was flavorful and cooked just right. Being a local Hawaiian kid from the islands, I love rice and this was some good sticky rice like I grew up with in Hawaii. Nicely done. The tables are nice, but very dirty and unhealthy. If I had my own food truck there, I would go out and wipe them off before I opened and every once in awhile after, just because I'm that kind of guy. They were actually kind of disgusting and we were very careful with our 5yo son and what he was touching. It looked like there was a lot of bird poop on the tables. Birds near food in San Diego? Go figure.... ;) I realize that the tables belong to the city, but I, personally, would clean them off before I opened. Just a thought. Downside. There are not a lot of trash options, only one. When we were all pau, I looked around and there was only one trash can nearby and it was overflowing. I think it has nothing to do the the Seoul Man Food Truck and may be a San Diego city thing, but it looked bad and was kind of a bummer to see that trash overflowing. I would have not known of the Seoul Man Food Truck was here, but I will definitely check their location the next time I'm in San Diego. Very good food! Oh, and don't forget to redeem the $2 off any entree, because I did since I just now saw it as I posted my review. :(

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