San Diego isn’t just sunshine and surfboards—it’s a full-blown food destination. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or you’ve lived here your whole life, these are the must-try bites that scream San Diego.
🍔 1. California Burrito
📍 Lucha Libre Taco Shop – 1810 W Washington St
Carbs on carbs never tasted so good. Stuffed with carne asada, fries, cheese, and guac—this is San Diego in a tortilla.
🌮 2. Fish Tacos
📍 Oscars Mexican Seafood – 703 Turquoise St
Lightly battered, topped with creamy sauce and cabbage. Simple. Perfect. Iconic.
🧀 3. Carne Asada Fries
📍 Lolita’s – 7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Piled with cheese, guac, sour cream, and hot-as-hell salsa. Best shared (but no judgment if you don’t).
🐟 4. Poke Bowls
📍 It’s Raw Poke Shop – Liberty Public Market
Fresh, flavorful, and totally addictive. San Diego’s poke scene is strong.
🥑 5. Avocado Everything
📍 The Cottage – 7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla
From toasts to omelets, we basically treat avocado like a love language.
🌮 6. Lola 55 – 1290 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
If you like your tacos with a little boujee on the side, Lola 55 is the spot. Think elevated street tacos in a modern, artsy space. Their Baja-style fish taco is award-winning for a reason, and the pork belly with burnt pineapple salsa? Game over.
🌮 7. Birria El Rey – 1015 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102
This birria spot goes hard. Juicy, cheesy, crispy—it’s everything a quesabirria should be. No frills, just damn good tacos. And yes, the consommé is mandatory. You’ll probably crave it for days after.
🌮 8. Salud! – 2196 Logan Ave. San Diego, CA 92113
Barrio Logan knows how to do tacos, and Salud! is basically the neighborhood’s MVP. The carne asada is legendary, the vibe is laid-back and cool, and you can soak it all in with a Mexican Coke or a cold cerveza. Classic San Diego.
🌮 9. City Tacos – 3028 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (plus other locations)
City Tacos brings creativity without trying too hard. Expect things like ahi tuna with mango or chorizo with pineapple. It’s fusion-y in the best way. Bonus: most locations are dog-friendly and super cute for a chill lunch date.
🌮 10. Mike’s Red Tacos – 4310 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Birria lovers, this one’s for you. Mike’s Red Tacos is dripping in cheesy, beefy perfection. The tacos are deep-fried just right, and the dipping broth is rich and flavorful. Bring napkins. Maybe even a bib. You’ve been warned.
Stay tuned—our Moushi app is officially launching this August! Until then, keep checking out the blog for more fire food guides, hidden gems, and can’t-miss spots across San Diego. We’ve got plenty more bites to uncover 🍴✨
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