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Koffee Kat
99/100 (100 ratings)
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Brazilian
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South American
Brazilian
American
Café
American
South American
Brazilian
Cheap Eats
"Loved this place, really nice people and the food was delicious. The Coffee Kat "roll" was a little hand sized yeasty dough roll, stuffed with egg,..."
Sqwerlgirl
"Great food and great service! The chocolate cake is to die for. I stop by this place often as it's close to my work. I've had the empadao, bread and..."
Bianca
"Cute corner coffee shop. Very clean inside. Great for a quick little bite & some coffee. The owner Alex did a huge favor for me. I was looking for a..."
Claudia De Los Hughes
"Great customer service, lines always move quickly and staff is always smiling. Their cold brew is amazing, smooth and not bitter. Their espresso,..."
Vittorio Roberti
"I went once and meant to go back the next morning for more.. I had to leave the state tho. However, BEST COFFEE, BEST SERVICE & they do a range of..."
Rebekah DiVall
"I have visited many coffee shops in San Diego and this place has the best coffee, my favorite. Very friendly staff. Most of the clientele seem to be..."
beathiswon
"Awesome!!! I'm a big coffee lover, but recently morning sickness has made it hard to enjoy it. I happened to be on that street and stopped in for a..."
Lucy Cake Design
"Everyone here is amazing! Food is amazing and the coffee is my favorite in all of PB. Don't be afraid to try the pastries, they are spiced perfectly..."
Katherine Johnson
"Great corner coffee shop. Alex (owner) is always friendly and will get my order started when he sees me coming in. If you ask for it, they have punch..."
Geoffrey Carroll
"Just up the street from 99 cups, but a 100x better. It's the cleanest store I've ever been in, coffee is amazing and priced extremely fair. Food..."
Aaron Johnson
Eli's Signature Peruvian Kitchen
96/100 (286 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Peruvian
Peruvian
South American
Lunch
Sit down
South American
Peruvian
Reservations
Lunch
Mid-range
"A true San Diego gem. First off the service was outstanding. So friendly and helpful with recommendations. The owner came out at the end of the meal..."
Matthew A
"Had great authentic food. There's not many peruvian restaurants around San Diego, but this will be my go to. Ceviche was perfectly balanced flavor,..."
Franccesco Freire
"Good Peruvian food is hard to find in San Diego, the portions were great and the food was very tasty. Definitely will we..."
Melissa Gomez
""Wow, what an exceptional dining experience! As a realtor, I'm always on the lookout for top-notch establishments to recommend to my clients, and..."
Gilbert Gomez
"I've been craving aji de gallina for a minute and I wasn't disappointed. Everything I tried here was really good..."
A T
"Had lunch here today with some friends and it offers authentic Peruvian food. Food came out promptly, the staff was nice and we had a wonderful time...."
narda crossley
"This restaurant by far has the most delicious Peruvian food, omg. You gotta have their lomo saltado and/ or seco. We also tried their chicha morada..."
Stefany Villanueva
"Small restaurant that fills out quick. I went at 11am on a Sunday. Service was great and fast. I had a vegetarian chaufa with was delish, papas a la..."
Cecilia Saenz
"Nice quiet place to try unique dishes. All food was great. The passion fruit drink freshly made was amazing. Ceviche with halibut was very fresh and..."
George Toth Jr.
"We loved our plates! We had lomo saltado and seco con frejoles and we were impressed!!! Steak super tender and with amazing flavor!!! The yuca and..."
S Ag
Tiki Port
95/100 (244 ratings)
Dessert
American
Cafe
Healthy
American
Brazilian
South American
Hawaiian
Healthy
Cafe
South American
Brazilian
Hawaiian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Hawaiian
Café
Brazilian
American
Healthy
South American
Seating
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just what we needed! Something healthy, refreshing and great tasting. We were visiting from out of town and my wife caught the acai bowl sign!..."
Keith Thompson
"I have been eating Acai bowls from here for years- now more than ever, and can say that they are my favorite in all of San Diego (as I am here almost..."
Luciano Di Meglio
"Great little cafe that offers a drive tru service, the coffee was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Might of been the time we were there..."
Andrew Croy
"Don't enter from cable as it's the exit for drive thru. Fast, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Drive thru for fast service or online ordering. Lots..."
Ms Aiyana
"Great spot for a quick and fresh smoothie or bowl, super friendly staff and great little outdoor seating in the sun. Perfect break in the..."
Bladon Conner
"Great drive thru service. Friendly workers with dog treats ready in hand. I normally get coffee before heading to dog beach but today we walked, so..."
Magnolia Pitiquen
"You’ve never tasted a real smoothie if you haven’t been..."
Mohammed Aljaroudi
"Great coffee! I love the employees they're always so sweet. The wait time is longer than I prefer sometimes but that's to be expected during rush..."
Lilly Primrose
"I got the 4:20 Acai bowl it was..."
Michael Swim
"This was the spot to get acai bowl 10 years ago when I lived here. Still the the same spot. Nostalgia and still..."
Adam H
"The staff here were super helpful, I had no clue what I wanted and they made me the perfect drink that was delicious with only asking a couple..."
Travis Chaney
"Great atmosphere and amazing..."
Randy
"I absolutely love this place and the workers there are also so sweet and kind!! They have amazing acai bowls and also have Yerba matte to get you..."
Brittany Garcia
Empanada Kitchen
95/100 (856 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Argentinean
South American
Argentinean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Spanish
South American
Argentinean
Latin
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice little restaurant in the heart of downtown San Diego. If you are looking for something different definitely try this place. Indoor and outside..."
Andrea Brentano
"Absolutely great little place serving delicious meat pockets. I've had to go here a couple times before I could try their lamb empanadas, they sold..."
Colton Crist
"Really tasty! We tried a variety of flavors, and I can't say that I have a favorite. And on top of the tasty empanadas, the cashier was so friendly,..."
Matthew Yarbrough
"After a long day at the Baloboa Park we wandered past the San Diego High School and City college down Park Street and decided to walk towards the..."
Patrick Mederos
"I had empanadas before but omg these are the best! Especial the lamb empanada with their sauce (not sure name but it’s the mild not the hot sauce )..."
Aj FERNANDO
"Holy moly best empanadas I've ever had in my life! What a great little place. Dan the owner is such a great guy providing little pockets of pastry..."
Josh West
"Best empanadas I’ve had. Larger than typical (3 is plenty) with great breading. Beef - 9/10. Almost didn’t order this one since i thought it was..."
Doug Beckman
"This place was dope and they were hella nice! Chilled here for about a half an hour just chilling and chopping it up with the workers and my friends!..."
Jack Bacigalupi
"Delicious empanadas! Reasonably priced and they look small but were very filling. Great meal of 2 empanadas with a nice side salad for..."
Sharon Black
"We go to empanada kitchen all the time. They have great empanadas probably the best in the city. They have a location in North Park as well that we..."
Timothy Trun
Brazilian Bowls
90/100 (887 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Contemporary
Street Food
Healthy
South American
Healthy
Grill
Contemporary
Brazilian
Brazilian
Street Food
Dinner
Lunch
Contemporary
Healthy
Street Food
Brazilian
Grill
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This was my first time trying this place out. I love Brazilian food. I been living in San Diego for a year now. The more I am here the more I want to..."
Jazmin Wheat
"One of the best açaí bowls i’ve had! The quality of it was super good and thick. Everything complimented each other and I loved how I could..."
Zaid Al
"I only tried their açaí bowl. Which I rate 3/5. But it does hit the spot when you are craving an açaí bowl. Wish they had a better granola and it..."
Paula Bunn
"First time there yesterday and will definitely go back. I got a bowl with rice, black beans, slow cooker beef and salad. Topped it of with dried..."
MELISSA GADLER-HAMM
"A good spot to grab a healthy and tasty meal. Quick and timely service. Great friendly customer service. Go for a quick meal or spend some time and..."
Daniel Cheung
"Best healthy food that I had in the area. Fresh salads and proteins. Good price. The service was friendly, I liked that they give samples and..."
Tabata Ribeiro
"So delicious! And such a good price, 8.99 for a large portion of food. Very delicious, I had the veggie bowl and added the vegan chorizo. :) The..."
Glenna Trone
"Haven't tried this place yet...I was on am ⁹9c9mc992g9 ok delivery, but I am definitely going to have to go back very soon and try a bite. I was..."
Ms. G
"Customizable bowls - sweet or savory! Choose your base, protein, veggies and sauce and they really pile it on. The regular size ended up being..."
Crystal Kamada
"Tasty acai bowl. I like the options available for the fruit and toppings here e.g. Mango, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, Nutella, condensed..."
Tyron Pretorius
"This is hands down my favorite fresh, organic and best bang for your buck food joint in PB. The owner's are the friendliest people on Earth and their..."
Salvatore Bianco
"Our go to place for lunch when we don't want to cook or don't know what else to eat! Priscilla and Ran take care of us every time! Quick, easy and..."
Dana Hopkins Mendes
"I love the fact that everything is organic and the açaí bowl wasn’t too sweet! I will definitely come back next time when I came back to San..."
Lethicia Matos
"Authentic brazilian açaí. It has a reallly good taste it isnt a sorbet like other places. My husband got a Blue magic spirulina and he..."
Vivian Borges
"I just discovered this place after living in SD for so long, it’s so good! Everything is so delicious and the açai is incredible. I highly..."
Eduarda Rosa
"Delicious Brazilian food! Great portion sizes, organic salads, smoothies and açaí..."
Rannyere Soares
Lima Restaurant
89/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
South American
Spanish
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Peruvian
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Lima Restaurant has only been open one week but it’s already on my favorites list. The ceviche wasn’t good, it was extraordinary. The seafood is..."
Yadira Galindo
"I was excited to find a Peruvian restaurant on my way to a baseball game and it was worth the stop. My arroz con mariscos was really good, but my..."
Erika Avina
"What an amazing opportunity to visit Lima during their soft opening. If you are looking for a taste of Lima, Peru, this is the place for you! The..."
Vernon Crawford
"Eve made me believe that there are still wonderful waitresses in the world!!! Omg!!! This woman was phenomenal and delivered excellent customer..."
Pelumi Olaleye
"We went there for the B-Day of the cutest senior this world has known. Turning 94, we chose Lima in San Diego. Mostly because we love Peruvian food,..."
Luis P.
"When this place goes full force in April it will be hard to beat. If you have ever been to Peru then you have to come try this place. It brought..."
Raul Galindo
"Anticuchos and lomo Saltado we’re both very fresh and delicious. Service was on point. Restaurant ran out of seco de carne due to The Peruvian..."
Scott Isaacson
"If you are looking for something different and tasty in the Gaslamp this is it. Service is fast and friendly with portions are the perfect..."
Olaf Kunkel
"Delicious food with amazing presentation. Stopped here for lunch and had the ceviche entree which looked as good as it tasted. My plate was..."
Abby O.
"Randomly walked in while looking for dinner. It was a good find. The food was delicious and the service top..."
Matt Wojciechowski
"We were looking for a place to drink a few drinks and came across their 2 for 1 promotion on Saturdays. We sat at the bar and drank some very tasty..."
Pedro D.
"This place does Peruvian really well! All of the food is beyond dank and the sauces that come with everything are straight fire. The Pisco Sour is..."
Daniel Shang
"Amazing Peruvian food! We will definitely be back! The owners are so friendly and put so much love into this restaurant. The quality and taste of the..."
Alina M
"I was excited to see a new Peruvian restaurant open in San Diego and I was not disappointed. They are still in a soft opening period so not..."
Jorge Guerrero
"We stopped in for some Pisco Sours and were pleasantly surprised with the service, as they were very attentive and willing to answer any questions we..."
Karl Navarro
"Went to the restaurant and have to say the ceviche tastes great! The owners are very welcoming and the pisco sour washes down the food great. The..."
Spencer Penaloza
"This is literally the best Peruvian food I have ever eaten. The Ceviche is so fresh, even better than any Ceviche I ate in Peru. The cheesecake is..."
Lisa Young-Touch
Brazil By The Bay Market
89/100 (67 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
South American
Brazilian
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
South American
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
"I frequent this market place often. Clearly a favorite for local Brazilians too. Their selection is great. Picanha, sal lebre, guarana, açai,..."
Lieuko N
"The man at the front desk was super sweet. He spoke portuguese with us very well. Prices are a little high, but I assume it is due to shipping..."
sophie
"This place is the Bomb!!!! Our company Christmas party was here a couple days ago and i literally can not get enough of there tri-tip appetizer plae...."
Joanna Lee
"The best market in San Diego!..."
Marina Adamo
"This is the only place in San Diego I know where you can buy picanha! If you know what picanha you know what that means! They get their meat from..."
Carlos Andrade
"Awesome popular Brazilian dishes, love it! We go there all the way from North County. We also like to buy Brazilian imported goods in the little..."
Jeremy Rains
"All the Brazilian community comes..."
Salvador Ramirez
"Great market with lots of authentic Brazilian offerings. As soon as you step inside you'll feel like you're in a mercadinho in Rio or São..."
Nate Knudson
"Great spot, and great music! only downside is limited draft beer selection and a little too crowded to..."
Marcel Favela (Ivan)
"good place for Brazilian food, goodies and great people to help..."
Musatti Roberto
"Awesome Brazilian dishes, recommend the PF Picanha for..."
Thiago Predebon
"Brazillian food and beverages. Nice staff, good price and samba..."
Francisco Nakao Jr.
"Lots of great Brazilian..."
Lia Gale
"Didn't eat there but the little market is little but has some awesome..."
Heath Gleason
"Happy to find the taste of Brazil..."
Telma Gazio
"The real Brazilian food, and nice..."
Ana Cláudia Barbosa
Tropical Star
85/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Latin
South American
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
South American
Colombian
Colombian
Puerto Rican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Caribbean
Colombian
Puerto Rican
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food was delicious! My wife wanted Colombian food, so this place came up on my search. We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Bandeja Paisa..."
JF Trading Inc.
"Food was amazing! Its a small market with a dining room set up next to it. You order and pay first, then food will be prepared. Everything was well..."
Kimberly Ventura (Kimv90)
"Absolutely delicious. Besides having every single food item in the grocery section you could ever want, we had a catered birthday party, and it was..."
Nina Ruth Bruno
"We had their food at work today, and it was amazing! Lots of flavor and a great portion. I had the Lomo Saltado! 10/10 I..."
Francieli Noro
"I can’t believe I grew up in Clairemont and didn’t know about this place until about 2 years ago! They have Latin food from different countries..."
Leticia Sprouse
"First impressions wasn't good, we almost walk out, we visiting out town so we did not wanted to go some were else we drove 30min to eat here..."
jose caceres
"Feels and tastes like home cooking! Living in Cali and being from Peru and South Florida, trying this place out really took me back home. Sweet,..."
CanteenPapi
"Perfect place if you're craving Latin food that isn't Mexican. I was craving Mojo Marinated Chicken and tostones and found it here. They also have..."
C Mars
"Our Puerto Rican food was absolutely delicious! Fresh with authentic flavors! Friendly service and great family atmosphere. We visit whenever we’re..."
Lizette & Emlyn Rosalez
"Great South American and Caribbean food! We got the Bandeja Paisa, Colombian combo with seasoned beef, pork rinds, fried egg, chorizo, ripe fried..."
Rod Gullo
"Really happy to have found this place. It's a small kind of specialty store with different hispanic items you can't find at regular grocery stores...."
Chris
"It's a hole-in-the-wall location in the Clairmont area. The food is great service is reasonable prices are also reasonable they also sell products..."
Sandra R.
"The food was pretty good. It's s little confusing because you order on one side, in the store, then sit down and are stunned on the other side. ..."
Jeff Gardner
"Food was delicious and passed my hubby's taste test which says a lot because my mother in law is an amazing cook ♥️! Reminded me of her home..."
Lalaine Ramos
"The bandeja paisa was absolutely delicious and staff gave incredible..."
Juan Leon
"Great food all made fresh. Really enjoyed everything we got. Oh Cuban was very good, defiantly try..."
jeremy
"I haven't been here in years (lived out of the country) and was happy to see it is still around with practically the same menu. The service was 100%..."
George Lerma
The Taco Stand
85/100 (2319 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Mexican
Fast Food
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
South American
Mexican
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Chicken Wings
Shrimp
Beef
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The Taco Stand is amazing!!! I have never ever been disappointed by their service, it is on point Everytime. The staff is spectacular and I feel..."
Ashley Ramsey
"I kid you not: The best fish tacos I have ever had. I have had a lot of fish tacos. A M A Z I N G. Guacamole was so fresh. We were in a rush to eat..."
Robin Boland
"I love this place, great food, best quality, at the best prices. Not $4.50 a taco like some other..."
Rob Marlbrough
"Really good service and fantastic food. Highly recommend this place if you're around that..."
Jose Carrillo
"I was only in San Diego for two days and I had it both days I was there. I tried the carne asada, spicy shrimp, and the chicken.. all fantastic!..."
Lana Diabmarzouk
"I randomly popped in here and I'm glad I did. My whole family and I loved it. I ordered the Al Pastor Burrito and it was delicious. I was..."
eddie zaldivar
"The place was very busy even at 3pm on a Saturday. My tacos were wonderful! The freshly made shells were wonderful. It was nice to be able to add..."
Tamela Randolph
"Was walking around and my nose caught this place before my eyes did. 10/10 so happy we stopped in here. Got the carne asada breakfast burrito and it..."
Katherine Haywood
"Best tacos I’ve had. Tortilla and everything is made fresh in the restaurant. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend when..."
Q B
"Some of the best tacos i’ve ever had. Al Pastor even came with pineapple on top. Freshly made tortillas and melt in your mouth chicken and..."
Jordan Roche
"Good burrito and tacos. The Mary Tierra Fries are great. It's fries, topped with steak, shrimp, cheese, quac, and some..."
Sam Ch
"This was my first stop after stepping off a 6 hour flight and it did not disappoint. Their California Burrito, is the perfect meal when you have an..."
Ryan Tammaro
"This is a solid taqueria with a few more options than just tacos. The tacos are tasty with solid tortillas, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly on..."
James Coleman
"This is nice little spot on B Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Great food and service. No parking. Some seating outside. I recommend taking..."
S A Chasen
"These are the best tacos in San Diego!!! It’s not in the swankiest part of town, but with flavor this good, it could only be in the..."
Lawrence Dotson
"Had pollo asado, pastor, and asada tacos. Picked salsa macha (hottest) and green from the salsa bar. Tacos and salsas were good, just not..."
Eduardo Hernández, Jr
"Tried out The Taco Stand while on a recent visit to San Diego and everything we had was delicious. Tried the chips and guacamole, and I had a special..."
Emily Hill
"Visited The Taco Stand during a recent trip to San Diego, and every item we tried was delightful. We started with the chips and guacamole, and I..."
Sam Adams
"Visited this place during our visit to San Diego the chicken taco was good rest other tacos which we had fish , mushroom and shrimp were all average...."
shantanu padhye
"Tried the one in La Jolla and loved it. The quality of food is pretty consistent between both places. I had a shrimp taco and a grind chicken taco...."
Felicity Fung
"Amazing food! The fish tacos, California burrito, elote, and carne asada fries were delicious. We loved that there was a sauce bar and we could add..."
Hanna Ockey
"Picked up tacos with celebrate my husband my birthday weekend lunch and it was lovely! Everyone enjoyed the food. Very large amount of filling...."
Haylee Jane Monteiro
Dk Che Fruteria
84/100 (602 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Cuban
American
Mexican
Deli
American
Caribbean
Deli
South American
Mexican
Cuban
Caribbean
Brazilian
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
South American
Mexican
Caribbean
Deli
Brazilian
Cuban
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Great service and delicious food. Great great personal I be back if you haven't been there should you go and taste..."
Montesinos Fransua
"So delicious!!! Very health! Real handmade! (; very worth..."
Armando Bravo-Diaz
"Super amables los dueños e empleados .limpio y sabroso � un ambiente familiar , gran variedad de bebidas.,ensaladas,tortas y se. 100%..."
Rosa Vargas Vargas
"Love their smoothies and their veggie sandwiches & tortas de..."
Martha Livier Baylon-Futterman
"Love everything on the menu. Everything made..."
Carlos Gutierrez
"RIQUISIMAS TORTAS, DELICIOSAS MANGONEADAS Y TODAS SUS..."
Gabriela Raygoza
"We've been going here for at least 10 years. They don't disappoint! Their tortas are HUGE, and muy delicioso! They also have great smoothies and..."
Ben Thiessen
"Good place for a quick stop and go if you are in the mood for something fresh. Lots of items to pick from, anywhere from smoothies/juices, açaí..."
Miguel Gomez
"Good price for the type of acai bowls they offer. The only thing I would complain about is that the honey made it a bit too sweet. They had fast,..."
Erick Vargas
"I've been here several times. The chimango is amazing. There's such a wide array of healthy smoothies and foods. The jicama and cucumber cup is a..."
Shannon O'Hara
Parana Empanadas Argentinas
84/100 (641 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Latin
South American
Argentinean
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Vegan Options
Latin
South American
Argentinean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Argentinean
Latin
Spanish
South American
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good casual spot to get a delicious empanada for a good price. It is juicy and very well baked. It is also very well seasoned, specially the Malbec..."
Catharine Parise
"Delicious empanadas and a great spot for a quick bite! I tried the Malbec Beef empanada, which was flavorful on its own, but was really kicked up a..."
Kyle Deeley
"I got to try some empanadas at their food stall setup in Lane Field Park. Ordered one beef and one guava/cream cheese. The beef empanada came with a..."
Angus Chang
"These are such delicious empanadas! They were baked perfectly; not too dry. I tried the Beef and the Mushroom and they were both heavenly. There was..."
Allie
"Love their empanadas and chimichurri sauce! Their crusts are light and flaky, and all the fillings are delicious. My fav is spinach and anything..."
Caroline Webb
"these empanadas are PERFECT. I stop by every time in Point Loma for a spicy beef but you honestly cannot go wrong with any option. Jackfruit is..."
Steph Cipriani
"Yum! I loved the BEEF and the MUSHROOM Empanadas! The crust was delicious and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The sauces are wonderful too...."
Dawn
"Fresh. Got chicken and Malbec beef..."
Gus El khoury
"Luv the empanadas at this place in liberty station. They have a large selection. I had the margarita, three cheese, and the spinach one. The..."
Christal Bell
"From most savory to the least: the beef empanada was the best, cheese empanada, and lastly I also tried the chicken empanada. They are baked so..."
Angelica Campos
"Gaucho authentic with stuffed meat and malbec wine...savory morsels....the Jackfruit ..is out of this planet...all this @ Liberty Public..."
D Third Eye
"Oh, so good. I tried the chicken chipotle, Jack fruit, and margarita empanadas. All excellent. The chimchuri was good, but the chipotle chimchuri was..."
Chris Pucci
"Staff was friendly, the empanadas were decent but not great. The mate lemonade (basically tereré) was pretty good, and their chimichurri sauce is..."
Clarissa Marie
"Why isn't yerba mate lemonade more a thing? Most refreshing on a hot day and the empanadas were also excellent, particularly the shrimp - who knew..."
Ariel C.
"So many delicious flavors. Since I always order a variety, I love that each one is stamped with the flavor. Staff is super nice and..."
Monique Gutierrez
"Easy, quick, yummy empanadas with a selection of three sauces--the best of which is the plain chimichurri. Just make sure they give you the right..."
Jennifer Lund
Sabores Colombianos
83/100 (1466 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Colombian
Spanish
Latin
South American
Colombian
Dinner
Lunch
Spanish
South American
Colombian
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
"We were greeted as soon as we walked in and invited to sit wherever we wanted. The server took our drink order and delivered our drinks quickly. Then..."
Bianca O'Brien
"I was really craving Colombian food after having it in New Jersey. This place was delicious and delivered in taste and service. I’d definitely..."
Amanda Leutmixay
"I really love this restaurant, I have been going to eat their delicious Colombian food for 7 years and every time I go I notice improvement and I..."
diany cantu
"Absolutely delicious Colombian food. They were friendly and quick with my order. I would definitely be a regular if I lived..."
Deren Koseoglu
"Absolutely LOVE this place. The food is so amazing!! Love the art and colors of the place. Food made fresh. A little hole in the wall that is..."
natasha bellas
"Very good food, very flavorful, super rico, gracias! I got the steak plate with the guanabana..."
Eduardo Perez
"This is an authentic local Colombia Restaurant. Nothing fancy and not a very big seating area which makes for intimate dining with fellow customers...."
E Lee
"Absolutely Loved It!! The Server Definitely Made Me Feel Comfortable In Ordering As It Was My First Time Here.. The Empanadas Were BOMB as well as..."
Fernanda Rivas
"Muy Delicioso!! My Colombian coworker referred us to this place, the food was beyond delicious and very filling! This is good home style comfort..."
Tashi Amaichigh
"The food is good and unique since the entire San Diego Latin American cuisine is mostly focused on Mexican food. The price though, is pretty..."
Jungbae Eriel
Embargo Grill
82/100 (1113 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
South American
Caribbean
Cuban
South American
Central American
Cuban
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sandwiches
Salad
Cuban Sandwich
Sit down
Latin
South American
Caribbean
Central American
Cuban
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First off the name of this place is called Little Cay. I really enjoyed this place, the service was great, fast, and price. The food was authentic,..."
Rigoberto Enciso III
"I have been here off and on for the past 5 years. The authentic Cuban style is a little too authentic for my taste. Cuba is a poor country, but this..."
Trisha
"I discovered this place quite by accident. It's hidden away from all my usual routes, but when my first lunch choice was closed, I did a quick search..."
Holly Buderus
"The service was amazing, the employees were very friendly and the food was amazing! The appetizer empanadas were one of the best foods I’ve ever..."
Evan Wade
"I ordered the Key West. It was very good. Comes with... Grilled, marinated chicken, yellow rice, black beans and curry sauce, topped with rum-soaked..."
Afiah Walsh
"This little eater provides quality Cuban food. I thoroughly enjoyed their sandwiches and specialty plantain fries. In the photo are two different..."
Ryan
"Nice little place, good variety of Cuban staples. Service was great and the servers are friendly and helpful if you have any questions. The empanadas..."
Carlos Negron (Crazy Carlos)
"OMG. Soooo good. Try the wings... The Caribbean BBQ sauce is out of this world delicious! I got the key West chop... Layered deliciousness. We..."
Mindy Dalmacio
"Great food friendly staff. Lost one star because of the fries, could be better. After all food was tasty and..."
Beth Braga
"Great flavors, Awesome food, and Great Service. Will go back for some Jerk Chicken, and to try everything else on the..."
D'apres-Etienne Gibbs
Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse
80/100 (4937 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Brazilian
South American
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Latin
South American
Brazilian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Pork
Salmon
Cheesecake
Crab Legs
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Lamb chops
Shrimp
Cheesecakes
Beef
Salad
Crab
Lamb
Fish
Mussels
Sit down
Steakhouse
Brazilian
Barbecue
South American
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Buffet
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Live Music
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We came for the Friday lunch special. It was $27.95 this included 5 different cuts of meat plus the whole hot and cold bar. All of the meats were..."
Sydney Nitzel
"Amazing anniversary dinner. Delicious steak and great options of salads, we had plenty good food. I highly recommend this place. The area can be a..."
The Ortega's
"Outstanding Brazilian steakhouse! They mentioned that they are family owned and have been in business for about three decades. The gauchos are..."
Christopher Jasperson
"Came here for my nephews bday and I am so glad we did. Such an amazing experience and most all staff members were great! Food options were delicious..."
Jody Teddi
"The meats are tasty, the waiters are excellent, but the buffet and the atmosphere left something to be desired. We arrived at 1:30pm for the premium..."
Yasmim Evan
"We ate a late lunch here. It took about 10 minutes for our service to begin, thus the 4 star rating. The servers were professional. There were..."
T S
"The meat was spectacular; although the salad bar was a bit lacking. For the price you’d expect there to be crab but Atleast the baked salmon was..."
11JJXD
"Celebrated a fantastic birthday lunch at this place. The meats, cooked on an authentic charcoal grill, are delicious, and you can truly taste the..."
Blaze Ryder
"Visited this place for my nephew's birthday, and I'm thrilled that we did. It was an amazing experience, and the majority of the staff members were..."
Boss Mania
"Not my first time and definitely not my last time. We had a great time. Food is excellent. Service is amazing. Everyone is nice, polite and friendly...."
Nouck BD
"I’ve been coming here often now. This place amazes me every single time. The cuts of beef and lamb are truly to die for. I’ve been to other..."
Mikhael Mikhael
"The atmosphere was nice, and the service was attentive and friendly. The food was amazing. The lobster and shrimp were well worth the small..."
Wizbow
"The ambiance and vibes are definitely off in here because the quality of the meet doesn’t match the decor. It’s the type of decor that gives the..."
Kurtis J. Samchee
"This place is awesome if you are a meat eater/lover. I would give it all 5 stars but I feel like the hot bar and salad bar has changed and for what..."
Mike Mikha
"Lunch menu was extremely delicious! We especially enjoyed the bbq pork ribs, cheesy chicken, and tri tip steak. Loved the interactive experience when..."
Alicia Ji
"I'm not sure why people are having iffy experiences at this eatery. It was absolutely incredible for my wife and I to have an evening dinner dressed..."
Jordan Friday
"A well-deserved 5-star review for this restaurant. It's a really good concept with very reasonable prices for quality meat in downtown San Diego. The..."
Shaman LizardKing
"Dined here last night. Food was excellent. Ambiance was great. Love how they pay special attention to those that are celebrating birthdays. The..."
Julliette Black
"Had a great birthday lunch there. The meats are cooked on an authentic charcoal grill and you can taste how great it is on that alone. Salad bar has..."
Christian DeGuido
Antojitos Colombianos
79/100 (996 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
South American
Latin
Colombian
South American
Colombian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Spanish
South American
Colombian
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"OMG- amazing food even though I am Colombian but the staff their is super friendly. They make you feel like family, I love that type of environment...."
Beatriz Altamar
"The tastes and flavor bring me back home every time I come here. Bandeja Paisa or anything else on the menu is always top..."
Luis Martinez
"The service here is exceptional! My husband is Colombian and felt at home with what was offered on the menu. The food is delicious, and the fresh..."
Chelsea Marie
"Fantastic. It had a very authentic feel. The food was fabulous and the service was a step up above what was expected. I would recommend this place..."
David Ormsby
"Delicious food, great service, I recommend. We will be back..."
Lisa Marie Cooley
"So my girl brought me to this fantastic place I call heaven... Let me just say the yucca fries are to die for ...as a matters of fact that sounds..."
Geneva Anguiano
"This is by far my favorite place, AMAZING food, great customer service, reasonable prices. Over all I am very..."
Nadia Bernal
"I was invited by my son in law and daughter to try this restaurant. My son in law is Columbian and wanted me to experience his culture. I immediately..."
Lisa Mallory
"Authentic Colombian food! The best since living in..."
Kathy Gonzalez
"It’s not my abuelita’s cooking, but when I need to feel like home I come here. The service is always great and they have all your favorite comida..."
AJ Lincoln
"Excelent service, amount of food excellent, price excellent. Like I told the people that helped us, I give them a 11 out of 10. Gracias! Y muchas..."
Oscar Garcia
"Great food and good customer service! Authentic according to my friend from Colombia. Love the..."
Ces Labinpuno Kibic
"Just amazing starting with the service!! Super helpful and knowledgeable... attentive but not overly so.. And the food.... WOW!!!!! We will be back..."
Brian Milne
"Empanadas were amazing!! I would highly recommend this place for an awesome..."
Kimbo Ann
"Authentic hole in the wall. Highly recommend! Delicious food and cheap..."
Jesse Juarez
"I love this place food was amazing and the service was great..."
Carolina James
"Amazing food, staff, and prices. I love taking friends and family here to watch soccer..."
Juan Carlos
"Amazing service and even more amazing food. The chicken soup hit the spot since it’s chilly right now. The bandeja paisa was delicious and full of..."
alan dominguez
"Took my grandma out to eat here and the food has been nothing short of amazing! The meals are well portioned and the service here is friendly with an..."
Daniel Fabian
"I was unaware the restaurant move. They are down the street from the previous location and the place seats more than the previous location. The..."
Andy Deguzman
"Food was good and priced about where I would expect for Colombian cuisine. Most items came out quickly but being outside it did seem we were..."
Sebastian Vargas
"Wow great food and prices. I asked the server, who was also the owner, to choose for me. It was delish and served with much deserved pride. I will..."
Dawn Vasquez
"Great food.. no waiting time at all. Looks authentic.. coffee can be improved a lot. They have fruit drink, must try. Will go again to try more..."
Chathuri Wicky
"All the food was very delicious and the employees were very attentive and..."
Alicia Ortiz
"Overall: This is my second time eating here and since then, it has expanded to a bigger location. Limited parking lot but there are street parking...."
Rosanna Thai
"Excellent! Very authentic. Clearly high quality. These guys know how to cook and serve! I’m looking forward to more homestyle Colombian..."
Colleen Patricia Garrett
"Stopped by for lunch while in San Diego. This place reminded me of my last visit to Colombia. Everything was delicious! A must visit whenever in San..."
Jose V
"Great prices, portion sizes are big so bring your appetite. The waiter was quick and polite. Empanadas were light and crispy. Plus the bathroom was..."
Erica Creighton
"Great service, good prices. Food is a 9. Drinks are homemade 10! Waitress recommended a drink call lulo gave us a sample and it was delicious!..."
AC Construction
"The food is amazing. Kind of a long wait for the food so order ahead if you are ordering take out. Fun vibes and pretty big..."
Megan Tran-MacDonald
"Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the ajiaco👏🙌 the owner is awesome,..."
Dominique Adevai
"It’s hard to find a Colombian restaurant that serves ajiaco and it is SOO GOOD here. My husband and I have been back a couple times and have..."
Maria Narino
"We visited this Colombian restaurant for dinner recently. We ordered a couple of carne asada plates, arepas de queso and beef empanadas plus a couple..."
Rafael Buelna (Rafael)
El Salvadoreno Restaurant
77/100 (2197 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
South American
Central American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food was soooo good. The puposas or so delicious. They're authentic salsa was like nothing I've ever tasted before. Tamales were fresh. The..."
Yvonne Marie Rangel
"Food is awesome, but you have to wait at least 10-15 minutes before a server gets to you and even longer to get your food. When we went they were..."
Liza Carlson Lizarraga
"I have been going to this place since they were a little whole on the wall. Always worth the drive from Oceanside to Imperial for the great service..."
Chris Montes
"The best pupusas and Salvadoran cuisine in San Diego and beyond. Hands down. Also, the staff is welcoming. A positive environment is always a..."
Jonah Valdez
"Omg the best pupusas ever! Love love this place. A total must go to..."
Jamie Rangel
"Love this place. El atol is a dream treat. The owner will come and chat with the patrons when she has a..."
Wendly Reconco
"I love the food, best place to get pupusas...Horrible service tho, they need to work on..."
Krystal Gomez
"Phenomenal food! Definitely authentic, savory with plenty of items to choose from. The pupusas brought me back to when I was in..."
Liza
"Absolutely loved it. Food so good, fresh, well prepared, large portions. There was a bit wait but not surprised because food was so good, restaurant..."
Ruta P.
"The place is amazing!! Food and service is another level. The staff is super friendly. They explain everything about all the meals and the selection..."
joNA
"Service here is very friendly and almost familiar in a sense. Waiters are courteous and good at their jobs. The atmosphere is great. The food here is..."
Josh Dp
"This place is absolutely amazing. My friend and I ordered the ceviche, four different kinds of the pupusas and the stuffed plantain, which we ended..."
Niki Aiken
"Love this place, the food is amazing here, I ve tried many dishes here like the caldo de pollo, caldo de verduras, papusas, tamales, pollo..."
Jen Lo
"First time trying this restaurant. Portions were great and very shareable. Loved how they offered kids options. Drinks are just as delicious as..."
Eunice Mae Lee Silvano
"The place was busy, but regardless the service was fast. Sopa de Res is really good and a big..."
Marco Bonilla
"Delicious! I've never seen so many options for pupusas! I usually get cheese bc I'm not a big meat eater, but there were options like mushrooms and..."
Leigh Szymanski
"Excellent comida salvadoreña. Pupusas feel fresh and tasty. Appetizers are delicious. Affordable prices. This restaurant is a great choice when you..."
Francisco Amaya
"I don’t even know where to begin to describe how delicious and wonderful the food is. Get the pupusa and dress that bad boy in the heavenly pickled..."
Kara Gray-Watson
"Food was amazing, I would recommend informing guests of long wait times for the food and encouraging ordering a few quick..."
Jorge Cervantes
"This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in all of San Diego. It's got a great story, is true to its roots, and puts out fantastic cuisine. The..."
Lovepreet Aujla
"Everything we ordered was flavorful and well cooked. They had different options to pick from. Be careful with the hot sauce cause it has a kick...."
Luis Loredo
"The food was great! The restaurant was super clean. My server was personable and efficient. The girls up front were a little rough and crass...Maybe..."
Rose Rugama Inocente
"I really enjoyed my meal at El Salvadoreno. I ordered the Pupusas Chicharron + Queso + Frijol + Jalapeno + Loroco (Pork Cheese Bean Jalapenos and..."
B T
"The best pupusas in San Diego by far! I’ve been coming here for the last three years and the quality of the food has not gone down. Things to try:..."
Melissa Garcia
"This place is to die for. The food is so fresh and tasty that we are going there every week !!. What I like are the pupas (Simple beans and cheese)..."
Rafael Buelna (Rafael)
Brazil By The Bay
74/100 (1228 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Latin
South American
Brazilian
Brazilian
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
South American
Brazilian
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is a very authentic Brazilian regional restaurant. I am Brazilian and I have to say that I was impressed with the food quality and taste in this..."
Alisson Sales
"Very impressed with the food. I got the feijoada, something I haven’t tried before but it was delicious. I shared a portion for two with my friend...."
J
"They have some really good food here. I would recommend anyone to try their entrees. Definitely a spot I come back..."
edel
"Was there on a Saturday afternoon size of the restaurant is fairly small compared to the amount of people wanting to eat there. There is a patio...."
Alex Rodriguez
"What a seriously cool little place tucked away in San Diego! I have a friend online from Santa Catarina, a state in southern Brazil, that wanted me..."
Brian Child
"Great food and even better atmosphere. If you're looking for authentic Brazilian food, look no further. While it's easy to find Charrascarias, it's..."
Juliana van Kolck
"Such a fun little place with yummy Brazilian food!! And we loved listening to the gentleman who was singing and playing the guitar👍 He provided a..."
Kathy Crookshank
"Great find by the arena. We came on a day without anything going on at the arena and so the restaurant was fairly empty. Admittedly we also arrived..."
Julia Bu
"Brazil by the Bay is a phenomenal restaurant! This place was recommended to me by the owner of Family Business Tattoo SD, another phenomenal..."
Richard De' Walker
"We ordered 3 different dishes. My husband thought the streak he ordered was a little tough. When asked how the meal was, the waitress immediately..."
Mel Itz
"The staff was amazing. Waitress gave great suggestions, she had us try hot peppers they use to flavor foods in brazil, and Brazilian pops. She..."
Crissy Mads
"Clean environment, nice patio, a bit breezy. Fast &friendly service, cute small grocery type store connected with delicious Brazilian treats. I got a..."
Audrey Burrows
"I can't travel due to Covid-confinement, but I can send my taste buds on a great adventure at Brazil by the Bay. Deliciously delicate spices and..."
Raymond Hitchcock
"Cool little spot . Server was really nice. She gave great recommendations & explanations of everything we ordered. Enjoyed the food, really liked the..."
H. JN
"Wow! This food was flipping amazing!!! I stumbled upon it accidentally because I took a wrong turn. I wasn't hungry at the time, so I stopped by..."
D J
"Tasty, but meat was tough even though we requested..."
Shawn LeGrady
"This is a cool bar and grill located behind the sports arena. Was in the mood for a burger and with the cheeseburger and fries. It was really good..."
Peter Alfaro
"Nice atmosphere. Portobello mushroom and gorgonzola salad was amazing. Side of beef for extra..."
Counter Riposte
El Salvador Pupuseria
72/100 (382 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Mexican
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
South American
Mexican
Central American
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"YOU MUST EAT HERE! It is to die for! Came all the way from Australia and I wish we had somewhere this amazing back..."
Jessica Marano
"WOW. Finally ate here and the pupusas are heavenly. Chicken and pork were excellent, but the queso and jalapeño one was out of this world. Pork..."
Vanessa
"Grandma would have been proud. If my grandmother (rest her soul) would have made pupuserias, she would have made them like they make them..."
Life Beyond Self
"I love it here! A friend from El Salvador took us years ago and whenever we are in the mood for something special we stop by for some of their..."
San Diego Foodie
"The day we decided to go here we had originally planned on going to Slater’s 50/50. But we looked at the long line outside and I said, “Never..."
Mary Desjean
"First time I had Salvadoran food and is very good, the lady (cashier/server/everything) she. Was an amazing..."
Alessandro Del Rio Tale
"I came to San Diego and was craving salvadorian food. I google and found this place I got empanadas de leche and sopa de gallina with the chicken and..."
Emma Bautista
"Pupusas were good. Not worth the 40-minute wait but definitely..."
Laura N
"Been coming here since I was a child.And I will continue to come here for as long as they are business. If you're unsure what to get just order a..."
Daniel Hermosa
"I love this place! Not easy to find this type of tamales (tamales oaxaqueños/guatemaltecos/salvadoreños) here in San Diego and their pupusas were..."
Jungbae Eriel
Inka's Bar & Grill
70/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
"This place has a super friendly staff and so many gorgeous choices on its menu. The ceviche was so tasty and the rice with seafood was a pleasant..."
Shaleena Quinlan
"Very good Peruvian food and the prices aren't bad either. The place is clean and the servers are friendly. Located right in downtown San Diego, it is..."
William Stone
"Gerardo was a great server and we love the cusquena..."
Marco G
"Amazing Peruvian food... we enjoyed every bit of the meal, and we met the owner, a sweet little old man. This place is a must stop if you’re..."
JD Henry
"Authentic Peruvian fare that is not toned down like many places. Fantastic flavors and the best Peruvian cuisine around. Ordered ceviche, papa..."
Rob B
"This is my new favorite restaurant in SD, the food is amazing, the ambience is great for groups or to go out on a date, I can't wait to go back and..."
Fernando Perez
"Great Peruvian cuisine in the heart of gaslamp, the ceviche was amazing. The service was friendly and very welcoming. Extra credit for being a clean..."
Fabricio Reaño
"One of my favorite places to eat and chill. Drinks on point and flavorful Peruvian fare. Try this place. Owner is super nice. Great service..."
Kyle L.
"Great food and drink in the Gas Lamp district. Personable..."
Janet Rose
"MyPeruvian wife thought it had the most authentic flavor of any Peruvian restaurant in San Diego. The pisco sour could use a little..."
Josh Gelb
"This place is truly amazing. The food is fantastic and the staff are very friendly! I would definitely eat here..."
Jason Yamada
"Pretty quiet when we went in... Prices were great, but I was really impressed to have a the owner come out and personally welcome us and bring us out..."
Dave Read
"Excellent Peruvian Ceviche. Great service and usually WAY less busy than the other restaurants in the..."
Zack Adams
"Amazing and delicious food at a decent price! 10/10 would recommend to anyone who loves or wants to try Peruvian..."
xSteveRoque
"Excellent! I totally recommend this place. Food and service was great! Good price! Try "Picarones" for..."
Michelle S
"The food and service was very good! I would definitely recommend and hope I can go again! I live in Philadelphia..."
david rodney
"Awesome place. It was a quite night so we got really personal service. The ceviche was..."
Steve Hesson