The Promiscuous Fork is a hole-in-the-wall shop that offers incredible service, delicious food, and plenty of ammenities (self-serve water, plenty of sauces to choose from, napkins readily available). Some notes: - Wonderful service, was helped immediately and was offered guidence as to what to order. Servers were friendly and informative. - Prices are high for a college student, but standard for La Jolla. Maybe even on the cheap side in comparison. - Best mac & cheese I've had in a long time. They do it right! - Outdoor seating is secluded enough to the point where you don't even recognize you're sitting in the middle of a parking lot. Free one hour parking, or parking on the street if you need longer. - Open kitchen is a nice touch! I would come back to try other menu items, or just for the mac & cheese. Truly a "fun foodie joint". I try to give out 5 stars sparingly, but this deserves it! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Ana's Code Blue Burger, Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

When I tell you I dream about this place I mean it. Everything is incredibly tasty and fresh. The service is top tier and the ambiance is great. I love their blackened salmon bowl. Will forever be my favorite meal in SD! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Blackened salmon bowl - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

We ate outside with the pooch and enjoyed wonderful service with a smile. Blood Orange beer is refreshing with the tacos. The inside ambience is beach taco shop as it should be and it delivers mouth popping flavors read more

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Food was good! Prices are fair, especially for La Jolla. We felt a little awkward with the service, I think it was because we were the only two inside but it kinda felt like we were a bother to the staff. I really enjoyed my burger and took half to go. I wanted seafood since we were by the water but some of the menu combinations were a bit odd for my taste. Seems like they had regulars that were coming and going so that's a good sign of a promising spot! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - The BBBLT with garlic fries - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

Hands down during our visit our best meal was served by The Promiscuous Fork in La Jolla. The ambiance and service is extremely laid back making this a place for everyone to come, converse, and experience well crafted food. I can't even explain how delicious and layered my Veggie bowl was; the rice had a green sauce that gave the rice a velvety texture and the veggies were crispy, not overly charred, or stemmed. I wish The Promiscuous Fork would do me the greatest favor and just add location in Seattle that would be forever happy. Until then I will keep finding reasons to plan trips to La Jolla so I can have dinner at The Promiscuous Fork; I highly recommend! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

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We came hungry and we left utterly satisfied. This is my kinda food. If I lived in La Jolla, I'd be here weekly and I'd try everything on the menu. Can't go wrong. Nutrient dense options, distinct flavors, well executed and beautifully plated. Tried the following: Salmon bowl Beetnick salad w/ delicious lemon basil dressing Crispy Brussels sprouts La Jolla Plate Recommend it all! Service was great, too. I wanted a traditional NA kombucha. They don't serve that, but she suggested I could go next door to the convenience store that sold what I was looking for and she approved me bringing that to the table. Kind customer service. We ate outdoors and enjoyed the small parklet and fresh air. I'll be dreaming of my next visit. What a gem of an eatery. read more

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My wife and I came here to try the food based on some of the pictures and reviews that we had seen. I tried the poke bowl and she had the yuck mouth burger. Neither blew us away. The rice was hot with the poke bowl, which caused the poke to be warmer than you would normally want. They had a pretty good taste, but wasn't one of the better Poké bowls I've ever had. The burger had a pretty good flavor, but was a little lackluster. We liked that they fry their fries in beef, tallow, and pretty decent. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Poke bowl - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

After a long day of travel, we picked up dinner here to bring back to our hotel room. The space is small but so cozy and uplifting. The owner answered all my questions and helped me decide on menu items and they did not disappoint. Their poke bowl was refreshing and comforting at the same time. One of the best things I had on my trip. My kids inhaled the Mac and cheese and loved it. Would definitely come back again to try more menu items. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Poke bowl - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Found this place when we were checking out a nearby coffee shop.. Good juicy burger and fries fried in beef tallow.. Great friendly service Unassuming spot with casual indoor and outdoor dining read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Burger and fries - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

This is definitely a hole in the wall putting out an amazing array of food. You order at the counter and the food is brought to you. The seating is heavy wood tables and stools, there is also outside seating. This is an older hippie looking place for all age locals. It was a referral from the hotel and we are glad we went there. I had a Kailus Pork Quesadillas with slow smoked pork, caramelized onions & smoked gouda, topped with cilantro, sour cream & hoisin. This was a filling meal. Could of had a little more pork but I am not going to complain because it was so good. My wife had The Notorious P.I.G, slow smoked pork, smoked pork belly, smoked gouda, baconnaise & BBQ slaw on a brioche bun. With all these flavors can you think of anything but delicious. read more

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Ambiance in the inside of this place was amazing! The decor was like a little snip in Hawaii with beautiful paintings. The woman who took our order was well-versed in the menu and what would fulfill our cravings. She was super sweet as well! It was a little pricey though. The fries were nothing out of the ordinary. We also got: The Notorious P.I.G.: Super savory and the pork belly was juicy and tender! Would definitely get again! Best Fork'n Chicken Sandwich: Super good and I loved the pesto sauce that it came with! read more

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Excellent example of little hole-in-wall with helpful, friendly service and fantastic food. Nice little tap selection. Of every place we've eaten in La Jolla, this was The One we'd return to! When local patrons sing praises to you upon entering, it's great. read more

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I ordered the shortrib mac and cheese and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! The meat was moist and seasoned well and the cheese wasn't so gooey that it wasn't enjoyable. It was delicious and although I felt it could've been priced lower for a place that you order at a counter, it was a good experience. There is plenty of free parking and only blocks away from a quiet beach. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Shortrib Mac and Cheese and fish tacos - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

We were in the area and stumbled on this place. Parking was easy but very tight or there's street parking. I ordered the yuck mouth; it was delicious with the bun on the sweet side. It's called yuck mouth for a reason, keep that in mind if you are going out after or you are on a date. It's a small place but they do have outdoor seating which is nice and service was great. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Yuck Mouth burger with garlic Parmesan fries - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

Friendly service. Food was delicious. Love the various types of food offered. Would definitely recommend.

I have no idea how this place got 4.7 stars. It must be fake reviews. I ordered a salmon bowl and my husband got a chicken sandwich. My salmon was burnt, 5 thin pieces on top of a mountain of rice. I had to scrape off the burnt part, which was already so thin and left the ones that was not edible. For the sandwich's price, it should be a chicken breast but it's not. Pepsi and hot sauce was fine. Yes I do understand it was blackened salmon but I know the difference between burnt food and seasoned food. Also, the chicken we ordered was also burnt. Great way of responding to a customer you have so much class. read more

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Loved the wide selection of items on the menu here! I've driven by a million times and am glad I finally got to stop in. I loved the twist on the Cesar with the green chili Cesar dressing and added salmon for a delicious meal. We also tried the Brussels and pork fried rice and the fried rice was by far my favorite item on the menu! Packed with flavor, some spice, and delicious sauces on top. Fast and easy service, I'll definitely be back! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Grilled Cesar, pork fried rice, Brussel sprouts, tacos - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

Recently found the Promiscuous Fork but honestly I'm not sure why it took me so long to find this place! The Promiscuous Fork is a gem in La Jolla that serves up some great food and good vibes! The beach is decently walkable if you wanna grab some food and stroll down to the beach for a view! :) Food we got: Kalua Pork Quesadilla: (4/5) Very crispy and the drizzle of hoisin sauce was great! However, I felt like my quesadilla wasn't very filled with pork. Most cheese bites and I felt like it was missing a bit of flavor. Mac n Cheese: (4/5) So cheesy!! Great choice of pasta shape and that cheese sauce was so smooth and cheesy. Surf and Turf Grilled Cheese: (5:5) This is a MUST TRY! This grilled cheese is perfectly loaded and the subtle wasabi flavor was a surprisingly tasty addition. Delish! Overall, the Promiscuous Fork is an awesome place for food and the staff are very friendly as well. I'll be back to try their other menu items! read more

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Great food, enjoyed the variety that we ordered including poke bowls, salmon taco and smoked pork belly tacos. Love their coconut rice! Casual ambience with Hawaii vibes. read more

It's exceptionally disappointing to know that I also spent $90 on three burger combos, do the math on that, the business takes over 4 public parking spaces in the parking lot, the server proceeds to lie and say it's a health code violation to eat your meal in in which I paid for in said public space which they do not own, and then as a father of an 8 year old and 5 year old daughter, am requested to separate from my family from eating there. Nice response from the owner. It really shows the pulse of the situation and what actually occurred...that's right, because it doesn't and they were not involved at any point during the incident. I am sorry you're upset over an honest experience and review delivered by the employees of your business. The pretentious assumption that you still had my business and we might return speaks volumes. You already lost it forever. I hope this never happens to you or anyone else with their children and wish you the best. Rigoberto's next door was terrific. read more

The service here was good. Super friendly. The burger my son got was super good. Everything else (beat salad, chicken sandwich, pork sandwich and Mac and cheese) was meh. Not super flavorful and not super tender. read more

Tiny place In a strip mall. Limited parking. They seem to do a huge take out biz! The inside seats are limited to 12 people on backless wooden stools that don't face each other, and thick wooden tables or, outside, a few high tops under a tent in the parking lot with the same stools. And a water bowl for passing dogs. You walk up to the counter and order off a huge menu on the wall. We didn't order alcohol, but there are some wine and beer options. We had the roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts.. which were not bitter, crunchy, sweet, and just delicious. Then had the Kalhua pork quesadillas-- Smokey tender meat, creamy Gouda, sweet caramelized onions, and tart cilantro lime cream. Would have been perfect if they'd been a bit hotter. Will def be back. Portions are great for the price. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Roasted sprouts Kailua pork quesadilla - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

First sign this was a good place to stop were all the regulars. Everything was great. I have a teenager and picky 6 year old and they loved their burger and quesadilla. The mac salad was on point. Local flavor, great service and good beer snd wine selection! We ordered a second burger because the flavor was so good, AND the fries!!! We'll def be back when we're in town. read more

Made it here for my burger journey and it fell flat. I'm strictly sticking to the Bourdain burger evaluation process. The meat was not seasoned and it was grey instead of medium rare. The cheese was sweaty instead of melted. The bun was a little above average and held up well. The tomatoes were really delicious. The fries were not crispy, but still really good. They seemed fresh. The reason they get a third star is the salmon bowl my daughter got. The salmon was blackened and flaky. The jalapeño coconut rice was really good (according to her). Would I go back? Nope. Would she? Yep, for a salad or a bowl. read more

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Lots of choices, enjoy the entire menu. Friendly staff. Easy environment. Wherever we're in town we come here, usually more than once.

My sister in law had this spot on her "want to try" list so we visited for dinner and after we left she moved it to her "favorites" list! We're visiting and called ahead. The seats are limited but it's worth it! This is a walk up and order type of restaurant, so check out the menu before you come. I saw a ton of great reviews for the blackened salmon tacos so I knew what I wanted already! Our table ended up ordering a ton of food - 2 salmon tacos, 1 pork belly taco, chicken sandwich with garlic fries, beet salad, Buffalo wings, Brussels sprouts, and the blueberry lemon cheesecake. OMG. Everything was so good. I love rice and the rice that came with the tacos was delicious. It's coconut jasmine rice and was sweet and savory. Sooo good. The Buffalo chicken wings were also meaty and great. The dressing on the beet salad was a fresh pesto which was remarkable. Parking is a bit tight so be prepared to squeak in, and there aren't many seats, but this spot is so worth it. The staff was the nicest and made us promise to come back two more times before we head back home. We just loved it! read more

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The happy hour is amazing. The Caesar salad and tacos were delicious. And dollar off beers read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Caesar salad and coconut shrimp tacos - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

Even though this is a small place service was great and the food was excellent. My wife raved about her salmon bowl, I loved the salmon tacos, and my son devoured the lamb lollipops. read more

We appreciated the prompt service and friendly staff. While not the best burger I've had, it's good enough for a hangover meal. read more

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Awesome place! People were friendly, had a take out that was ready quickly! Food was fresh and flavorful!!! Legit read more

Such a great happy hour spot! Perfect for a snack after the beach. The outdoor seating is convenient and the staff is both fast and friendly. Regular prices are definitely up there but the happy hour menu items are way more reasonable. All of the tacos were delicious and the grilled ceasar salad was perfect. Great for a beautiful day! read more

Best burger bar none in San Diego. Garlic fries. Both cooked as ordered. Can't ask for anything else

Well.... I just tried it and all I can say is now i am not a Fan. I almost feel as if I was taken advantage of. Come on, I do realize we are going through tough times but I got a caesar salad to go and paid $22, I was expecting a very fancy plate and all I got was a bunch of cut lettuce and a bit of dressing on a tiny container, yes sure it had Salmon, but just a taste. Please see the picture and you will be as disappointed as I was. I literally has to stop at Vons to buy more lettuce, so needless to say, I won't fall for it again. GoodBye Promiscuous Fork. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - A SAD example of what not to charge $22 dollars for. - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at The Promiscuous Fork. I got the salmon tacos and husband got the salmon bowl. Both items were great; all ingredients were fresh, the salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Staff were very friendly, service was pretty quick. Ambience was fun. We got lucky and got a table, it was definitely getting busy as we finished our dinners. All the menu items looked very good. read more

Casual. Laid back. Great food. A handful of beers on tap. Good service. Outdoor patio is great for dogs.

This is a great stop if you're a foodie. Small, hole in the wall, unassuming but has some of the best food we have tasted. Was recommended by my friend, his family has been going there for years when they vacation in La Jolla. Such a wide variety to choose from, it's hard to find something you won't like. Seating is small and cozy, but if you find a spot outside on a nice sunny day, it's perfect! read more

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Delicious food, friendly service, cute place. We had the poke bowl and surf & turf grilled cheese! The homemade cheesecake was amazing

Stopped by here looking for the best chicken sandwich...and I found it! Got some takeout: the chicken sandwich, brussel sprouts, the La Jolla Bowl...and dang, everything was delicious! Took the food to a beach nearby and had a little picnic. All in all, the chicken sandwich with the pesto was delightful. The La Jolla Bowl was also so good. Grilled chicken + rice + mac salad = it's like a Rochester garbage plate, but a tad healthier. There's parking in this little strip mall joint...and it looked like they were serving beer/wine as well. Great place for takeout if you're staying nearby. Recommended! read more

This is a can't miss, hole in wall gem in La Jolla. We have eaten here several times over the years. Step off your diet and enjoy! read more

I have driven past this place for years, always wanting to try it. The perfect opportunity presented itself as some close friends moved to the area. We got dinner there a little late on a Tuesday night and was glad it was open, there is limited seating inside but it also has a lovely patio. Very casual style restaurant. Good selection of beers and it seems like they have a pretty good happy hour. Walk up service and pick up at the counter. We ordered the surf and turf sandwich, beef sliders, and the chicken sandwich. Not very adventurous. Everything was decent but nothing really stood out in taste. Will try it again and order some other things. read more