You can't talk about Tacos El Villasana without first bringing up the neighborhood that it's in…read more Barrio Logan is full of so much culture, has so much charm and is a walkable adventure. I actually walked into Tacos El Villasana without realizing this was the place I had bookmarked to visit when I hit San Diego. It just seemed like a cool bar to check out. But I digress. The margaritas at the bar were hitting. I was already very happy when I made my way to the patio out back and picked up a menu only to realize where I was. Had to get the ribeye tacos and man were they good. So were the shrimp tacos. Lots of seating available and you get to watch the man throw down in the kitchen. Just a fitting food spot for a wonderful area.

WOW! When the hubby suggested tacos for dinner, and as much as I love tacos, I was honestly not…read moreexcited. But man, was I wrong. THE SPACE: You walk into an open and spacious tap house with seating and large windows facing the street. There's also a small stage, so I'm assuming they have live music at times. Walk past the bar and through a corridor and you are welcomed by an open, airy outdoor space and the smell of the grill. Outside, there are tables surrounded by some greenery. It's counter service, so you place your order and they bring the food to the table. THE FOOD: We ordered the ribeye, shrimp and cabeza tacos. Oh my goodness, those ribeyes were worth every bite. They were topped with chimichurri and they were incredibly flavorful, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. I am seriously still thinking about them! The shrimp taco was equally as good. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, not too chewy, and topped with a generous amount of guacamole. The cabeza tacos were also on point, packed with flavor and perfectly tender. All tacos were generously portioned. THE DRINKS: The Jamaica water is made with passionfruit and was honestly refreshing. The mango pineapple agua was my fave. Not too sweet , just right. We also tried their House Blonde beer and it paired well with my tacos. This is definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

I freaking love this market, Sat & Sun only, 10-4…read more What did I want to do for Mother's Day? Lane Field market! Walk along the Embarcadero & get a freeze on a hot day, stop by Chilanga's (the best booth there) & get my huitlacoche on. Live music, shade, delicious vendors, right across from the water. I did have a little detour from Chilanga's - while I was waiting for my spouse to park, I sat at a shady table with a woman who was telling me about the poke truck (Island Mike's) & explaining that her coworker ran it as a side hustle, and that the poke was delicious because he had lived in Hawaii. I agonized a bit - get my Chilanga's huitlacoche huarache - or try the poke? I eventually decided: it's Mother's Day, you can have ALL the things, just like at a buffet! So I went to Island Mike's first. They advertised Broke Da Mouth poke - and I was a little suspicious at first - cuz Island Mike's didn't look like a Hawaii native but a mainlander who spent some time there. BUT... I got my poke "island style" (furikake, sushi rice, and the poke - not lots of distractions like seaweed salad or ginger like in the "mainland style") - and it really was off the hook. Really fresh & delicious and perfectly made. YUM & YUM. $12 for one scoop (the smaller size) & very worth it. Of course I still needed my Chilanga's so then I got the huitlacoche huarache (a vegetarian taste of heaven - shredded lettuce, huitlacoche, Mexican cheese on a huarache (masa dough) & tried the mango passion fruit agua fresca. The huarache is huge and I'd already had the little poke, so I took most of it home to eat later. But it was just as yummy as I remembered. And the agua fresca is amazing. I'll still crave Chilanga's but now I'll crave Island Mike's too. I need to get down here more often because it is a super fun outing that is too good to waste on tourists!

This was walking distance from Hotel Republic just past the Santa Fe Depot so before we started our…read moretrek back to OC 2 weekends ago, we decided to check out some of the vendors at Lane Field Park Market. There was live music and aa few food stalls. Good Eatz (filipino/hawaiian fusion) caught my eye mainly because they have a few Ube pastries (mochi, ube bar, etc). I first ordered the ube bar which passed the test so I went back to order the mochi. They also offer lumpia, spam musubi and chicken wing combo plates and pork dumplings.

The tamales were delicious. A last minute order and she was so accommodating. And with a smile…read more Thank you. I'm

This is a stand in front of their home. A mother and daughter were helping us, and they were both…read morevery nice and friendly. The tamales were excellent! Unfortunately, they had already run out of the chicken and beef tamales. There was also a mix-up with our order. We were told we had two chicken, six cheese, and four pork tamales, but when we got home, we actually had one chicken, seven pork, and four cheese. The cheese tamales were incredible, though! The churros were okay. I thought they were homemade, but I think they may be frozen churros with different fillings. Overall, the tamales were delicious. I just need to go earlier next time so I can get the flavors I want!

Found this cute cafecito place on IG.... Glad we finally got a chance to try it. This place is…read moreMexicana owned and has great menu options. I especially like that they have proffee options. IYKYK..... What we ordered: * Maza-Pump w/ Banana Cold Foam Top * Fit-Fresita * Bananas 4 Gains Everything we had was very tasty. 30 grams of protein each drink!! #DiningWithTheAnderson #TryingNewPlaces #Cafecito #SupportSmallBusiness #BarrioLogan

We visited during Chicano Day at Chicano Park, and this was the first coffee shop we saw, so we…read moredecided to hop in line that was established. Unfortunately, there were no signs or guidance showing where the line should be directed, which made things confusing from the beginning. By the time I reached the front, the owner (I'm assuming) a woman with glasses and long black hair spoke to me in a passive-aggressive tone and told me the line was actually on the other side. Given the setup, it wasn't obvious at all. There's a fence directly in front of the shop, and with the large crowds that day, it was even more chaotic. I tried to be understanding and moved to the correct spot, but while I was waiting for my drink, she repeated the same interaction with several other customers in the same tone. People were clearly confused, walking around the fence trying to figure things out, and without any guidance, I saw multiple customers leave frustrated. Customer service, especially from the owner, was disappointing and could definitely be improved particularly during busy events when clear communication matters most. That said, I'll give credit where it's due: the drinks were great. I'd rate my banana coffee a solid 4.5/5, it was delicious, and the heart-shaped straw was a really cute touch. If you're running a business, especially in a high-traffic setting, better organization and customer service would make a huge difference.

I sometimes get wistful passing by the dirty dog carts. They always smell so great and I can't help…read morebut feel saddened sometimes by not being able to partake. So, I can't express how much it meant to me to see a plant based option on this menu when I passed by at the OB Farmers market. AND it was cheaper than the regular options!! Only $5! I thought maybe it was a mistake or outdated but when they rang me up, it really was only $5- for something just as loaded as the regular version. I'm used to seeing vegan options being the more expensive option, so this was really appreciated. The veggie dogs were great. If I could get this again, I'd probably skip the chorizo or ask for half as much because it was pretty salty. They definitely leave some seeds in the jalapeños so skip that if you can't handle heat. It comes sauces that are mayo based (except for the mustard and ketchup), so leaving those off will yield you a vegan friendly dog. Thank you Gus Doggos.

Doggos Gus was absolutely outstanding! From the initial booking process to the day of our event,…read moreeverything was smooth, professional and stress-free. David was incredibly friendly, personable and a pleasure to have at our party. Our entire family and all of our guests loved him. The food was delicious! The hot dogs were fantastic, the elote was a huge hit and the horchata was refreshing and flavorful. The smell of the food cooking had everyone excited and gathering around the cart before it was even time to eat. David stayed engaged with our guests, kept everything running smoothly and made the experience feel special. We received so many compliments on the food and everyone left happy and full. I highly recommend Doggos Gus and David for any event, big or small. Great food, great service and an overall amazing experience. We would absolutely book him again!

Quite expensive, but worth the trip if you're craving proper sausage rolls, pasties and/or meat…read morepies. Really delicious.

This review is based on several visits to their brick and mortar location in Vista. This location…read morehas a very small lobby (take out only) in front of their food prep kitchen. Most of what they have available is frozen but if you call ahead they will have something hot ready for you to pick up. While all the pies have been delicious (and we have tried almost all of them), after several visits we have some favorites: cottage pie (mashed potato upper "crust" - YUM!), steak and cheese pie, and chicken pot pie. The sausage rolls are also excellent, a good choice for an easy hearty breakfast. The Scotch egg was also good. I am used to semi soft ramen eggs and for the scotch egg the egg is cooked very hard - something to be aware of.

I stopped by this spot on a whim and was so pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Caprese, and wow -…read moreeverything was fresh, flavorful, and just what I didn't know I was craving. To drink, I went with the Strawberry Matcha, the balance between the earthy matcha and the sweet strawberry was spot on. Not too sugary, and the matcha had that smooth, high-quality taste.

I've seen this booth at all of the local San Diego farmers markets and I've been so curious to try…read more The highlight of the toast was the fluffy bread and sweet balsamic dressing. Can't wait to try another flavor next.

I walked into The Taco Stand a normal, functioning member of society and walked out questioning…read morewhether what happened between me and that taco was legal in the state of California. Jesus Christ. The carne asada had no business being that tender. The tortilla was warm, soft, slightly charred, and holding everything together like it knew exactly what the fuck it was doing. Then the guac hit. Then the salsa. Suddenly I'm hunched over the table making noises that should've gotten me asked to leave. And the fries? Filthy. Disgusting. Obscene. I'd do things for those fries that would permanently alter my relationship with my family. By the end I had sauce on my hands, my face, probably my clothes. Zero dignity. Absolutely ravaged. I sat there staring at the empty wrapper like a sailor watching his wife disappear over the horizon. Five stars. No notes. I need a cigarette.

Great food and customer service. We accidentally ordered the wrong burrito and when we went to pay…read morefor the right one, they made it for us for free and let us keep the original order

First time trying their food and booking them for an event. Best decision I could've made. The food…read morewas absolutely amazing, warm, and fresh. All of our guests loved the food! The staff was so nice and pleasant. Hope to book them again in the future.

Absolutely loved having Brothers in Pizza cater our event! From the beginning, the booking process…read morewas so easy, and the team was very professional and great to work with. They arrived on time and made sure they had plenty of time to properly set up and organize all the logistics before serving. The food was amazing! We had pizzas, salad, garlic bread, and pasta and everyone could not stop raving about how good everything was. The chicken penne vodka sauce pasta was especially a huge hit! I would definitely recommend them for any occasion. Great food, great service, and such an easy experience from start to finish. I will absolutely be booking them again for future events!