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    Joya Kitchen

    4.2 (66 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Han L.

    the space is so nice and parking was easy. but the tuna poke bowl was bad. the tuna was low quality and the rice was kinda inedible. so mushy

    Alicia P.

    I truly enjoy coming to Joya! It's in a convenient location, but their hours are limiting for me. They are only open weekdays til 3 pm, except Thursday when they have happy hour until 7 pm. They have a nice fresh menu and a full bar. I really liked the grilled shrimp tacos and the Winter Whiskey cocktail. I've been many times and I always enjoy the spacious dining area and patio! They can host large group events too.

    Shrimp tacos. Too much tortilla.
    Kelly D.

    Great lunch option if you work in the area. On the pricier end if you don't work in the building and have the building discount. Beautiful open space inside and out to enjoy your meal. There was a good variety of food options from sandwiches, salads, smoothies, to tacos. I got the shrimp tacos. Although I enjoyed the taco flavors, there was too much tortilla for the amount of filling. Fries were delicious.

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    Maria C.

    We decided to try happy hour with some friends. My husband and kids came along since I heard about their open concept space and outdoor games. The place is conveniently located off the 5 freeway taking the Genesee Ave exit and heading east. You go up the hill slightly and make a right and the restaurant is in a corporate area. You'll see the signage on the right and you can either park in the front of the building or the back (which we did). Free parking anywhere and there's quite a bit of space. When we arrived it was around 530pm. There was one large party and us. A half hour later it got pretty busy. We ordered our food and drinks at the counter and found a booth to share. There is ample seating and great for large groups. There is indoor and outdoor seating available as well as bar seating. The place is large scale and lots of outdoor games and grassy areas to pass the time esp at happy hour. We ordered the chips and salsa and guac, garlic fries, burger, and steak quesadilla. My husband got a canned happy hour drink which was pretty tasty. My kids enjoyed the fries. Good portion and came out crispy. The chips and salsa/guac and pretty standard. I would have preferred my guac to have more citrus flavoring (squeeze of lime maybe?); a little bland. The burger had 2 patties with cheese. My stomach was ehhh after and I couldn't figure out if it was too greasy for me or my stomach was just upset. My daughter likes the quesadilla. Came with 3 slices and was filling. We enjoyed the outdoor space very much. My kids loved running around and playing with the corn hole game. There's also a pool table inside and ping pong tables and foosball available outdoor. I would def come back just because my kids enjoyed themselves so much. Happy hour is only Tues-Thursday until 7p with last call to order food at 6pm. Get there early to enjoy the space! Too bad they aren't open on weekends otherwise we would be here all the time!!!

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    Dung N.

    I've been wanting to check out Joya for a while now, but their hours were very limited. I was able go one Friday afternoon for happy hour back in August! The area is very spacious! There is a pool table inside and ping pong in the lawn area. We sat at the bar and I decided to try their blue green ocean smoothie. It came with blueberries, pineapple, banana, coconut, agave, spiralina, and kale. It was nice of them to split it for us. It was a darker blue than I normally see with spirulina, but was very refreshing and healthy! From the happy hour menu, we chose the tuna poke bowl and Baja shrimp tacos. The food was pretty good and were nice portions. We ran into a friend of ours and she let us try some of her food. I had some of the quesadilla, fries, and salad. Everything was very tasty!

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    Jocy C.

    One of my Yelp Elite friends, Alicia, invited me here on a Friday afternoon for Happy Hour. It was delicious!! I didn't realize that it had just recently opened. Looks to be only a month ago or so. Located in La Jolla area of San Diego, CA. According to their website - Joya is a contemporary, approachable restaurant serving organic farm-fresh menu items, daily specials, and delicious salads, sandwiches, and pressed juices. "This area of La Jolla is a central hub for some of our county's biggest innovators in science, medicine, and technology," said Clique Hospitality Founder, Andy Masi. "We wanted to create a space where some of San Diego's brightest minds as well as locals and visitors to the area, could come together over organic, fresh, delicious food while soaking up the beauty of Joya's open restaurant concept. With Chef Jojo Ruiz taking the lead on Joya's culinary direction, our guests can anticipate a fantastic, seasonal, and ingredient-driven menu." I tried the following - (1) Island Matcha Cocktail (2) Avocado Toast (3) Grilled Baja Shrimp Tacos (4) Ceviche Verde My friend also ordered a Winter Whiskey Cocktail. I'm a fan of everything! Food, cocktails, vibe were all amazing!

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    Emmett T.

    Joya Kitchen is a new onsite restaurant at The Boardwalk on Science Center Dr which is a corridor for numerous biopharmaceutical companies. The suite is rather hidden from the main road so you park in the front lot and then walk towards the back of the structure to reach Joya. The place is very large and modern with an open air atmosphere. Its location is very convenient for tenants of the same building and those at the next door addresses. Breakfast hours are from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Ten main dishes, six smoothies, four juices, and various coffee and espresso made up the morning menu. Lunch is between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Small plates, salads, soups, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and entrees were the menu categories. On Thursday and Friday, Happy Hour runs from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Plenty of healthy food choices were available. I chose a build your own entree consisting of one protein (Faroe Island Salmon), two greens & grains (Roasted Herb Potatoes, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables), and one sauce (Green Goddess). The salmon fillet included a charred skin that added a crispy texture. The roasted vegetables were seasoned well and had a good flavor to them. The cost for this lunch was $22 which was expensive, but it was typical of their prices. This space is great for hosting small meetings or doing some work on a laptop away from the desk while eating or drinking. With many employees working remotely now, I would be concerned that not enough people will come and patronize Joya Kitchen to sustain the business in the long run.

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    Absolutely amazing - do yourself a favor and come here! Everything on the menu is delicious!

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    Food is always fresh, and service is quick. Area is very clean and there is a variety of seating to choose from.

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    Top quality organic food in a great location. Other reviewers whining about the prices being higher should stick with McDonald's!

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    The best tuna salad sandwich ever! The french fries were awesome too.

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    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

    4.0(131 reviews)
    1.6 miSorrento Valley
    $$

    I've seen Ike's around for a while now and a few weeks ago finally gave it a try. Since then, I've…read moregone back twice! The sandwiches are all delicious, perfectly sized, and different than your usual sandwich shop. Of course, like any sandwich shop you can completely customize your sandwich, but what Ikes does better is gives you 30+ sandwich recommendations from sport stars, and local celebrities. One of those recommendations is sure to strike a cord. Don't hesitate, give it a try!

    We were assisted promptly on this beautiful day. My dad and I were excited to see Ike's in the area…read moreof where we needed to go in San Diego because of our Ash Wednesday observance of not eating meat. We ordered the Castille tuna sandwich and WOW was that the most delicious tuna sandwich I've ever tried! I substituted the sauce with pesto due to food allergies and that pesto sauce was GOLD! I appreciate the hassle free substitutions at no extra cost. They had their doors open, so we enjoyed the San Diego sun while eating our Castille. Ike's rewards program is excellent and generous, so what made this Ike's meal even better was the $3 coupon I redeemed from my rewards. Every city where I can enjoy an Ike's sandwich, I aim to stop in, because needless to say, this is my fav sandwich shop, especially because of the tasty complimentary caramel apple pop that is nostalgic of my childhood and teen years. I also love looking at the celeb photos with Ike at every sandwich shop!

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    BHC Chicken - Sorrento Valley

    4.3(199 reviews)
    1.6 miSorrento Valley
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    BHC Chicken in Sorrento Valley is easily some of the best chicken I've ever had. The staff is…read morealways super friendly, and the food has been consistently amazing. I always get the wings, obviously. My favorite flavor is the Bburinkle wings. It's such a unique flavor, super savory, cheesy, and just ridiculously good. I also love the Bburinkle chips. Those things are dangerous. Their Macho King flavor is another favorite of mine when I want something a little different. One warning though: 16 wings is A LOT. These wings are heavy, rich, and decadent, so don't underestimate them. I always think I can crush the whole order and then halfway through I realize I may have made a mistake. Amazing chicken, great flavors, friendly staff, and absolutely worth it.

    Came with a group of six and we ordered the party platter which consisted of French fries, two…read moreorders of cheese balls, 4 soft drinks, and 5 servings of medium wings. Our server was really nice and personable and challenged us all to finish it (spoiler we did finish but wouldn't do it again). The cheese balls and fries were all bburinkle flavor. The cheese balls were really good fresh as the cheese was melty. For the chicken we got 2 bburinkle flavor, 1 spicy bburinkle, 1 sweet and spicy, and 1 soy garlic. The chicken pieces were quite large. The spicy bburinkle is pretty spicy, it doesn't seem like it at first but the heat builds. The sweet and spicy was really just sweet but tasted a bit... bland? Wasn't what I was expecting. I think we had a bit too much bburinkle but it was my first time trying the flavor and the only way I can describe it is if sweet corn and cheese flavors got married. The party platter also came with a side of pickled radish and some salad/veggie. Our server came over a few times to check on us but water refills were lacking. I eventually just asked to have a pitcher at our table as we were constantly running out of water. Overall this was good for a large party and next time I would try their rose tteokbokki.

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    Inside the new BHC Chicken!

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    Stir-Spicy Rice Cakes

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    California English

    4.0(499 reviews)
    1.6 miSorrento Valley
    $$$

    The food was absolutely delicious, the service impeccable, and the ambiance beautiful! I devoured…read morethe Short Rib Benny .. yummilicious! The hash brown patties did look suspiciously like the frozen ones , although they definitely tasted much better! Perhaps the chef could give them a more elevated presentation to match the rest of the dish. Would definitely come back! And an added bonus.. they have live music on weekends and Thursdays, which makes it even more tempting!

    Very disappointed with our experience. We had a reservation for the exact time the restaurant…read moreopened, yet we were left waiting outside in the wind for about 10 minutes before being seated. What made it even more frustrating was that the waitress appeared to be helping and acknowledging other guests while we continued to wait. This was especially disappointing since we had a baby with us. We were also celebrating a birthday, and our server asked if we would like the restaurant to cut the cake for us. We agreed, assuming it was a courtesy, as no fee was mentioned. When the bill arrived, we were surprised to find a $4 cake-cutting charge. Had we been informed beforehand, we could have made our own decision, but the lack of transparency left a bad impression. Overall, the service felt inattentive and the unexpected charge left us feeling disappointed. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant.

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    California English - Outside patio seating

    Outside patio seating

    California English - Churro shortbread cookie, Sticky toffee Madeleine and some delicious tartlet

    Churro shortbread cookie, Sticky toffee Madeleine and some delicious tartlet

    California English - Tea time - Boozy Tea (tequila, blueberry)

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    Tea time - Boozy Tea (tequila, blueberry)

    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.2(967 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    After my appointment at the Veteran Affairs we passed by here at Mendocino Farm La Jolla…read more Our first time here so we just picked which one looks good and sounds good on the menu board. We picked PERUVIAN STEAK SANDWICH, a seared steak tossed in Spicy aji amarillo sauce, then their CHIMICHURRI STEAK BACON; it's a seared steak and applewood-smoked bacon, and also got their SMOKEY BBQ BRIOCHE SANDWICH , this one is a smoke Pork burnt ends with BBQ sauce. Every sandwich we had tasted good, but i like the most the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, it's more to my palate, not too sweet or not too spicy. Service was quick our sandwiches were done quickly, plenty of staff go around checking the tables and greeting the customers. Parking is easy, with lots of spaces.

    I like the Mendocino Farms concept and we had a good experience at the first one we visited (it was…read morenot this one) so I was disappointed with our long wait for three to-go sandwiches and a cup of soup. I think I was sitting in the store for at least 30 minutes while a family member waited in our car and watched several people park, get their orders and leave. Two people who ordered after us received their food before we did. I finally stood up and only then did an associate crabbily pack up our order and give it to us. When we first arrived, no one even showed up at the counter for at least five minutes. There was another customer waiting behind us as well. My sandwich (Happy Hippie) was not very good...insubstantial and put together in a blah manner. A family member who had the "not so fried chicken sandwich" said it was too salty. I paid $62 for this order (with a tip, which I had added before the long wait...) It obviously wasn't a good value, This is a beautiful and clean store but a general lack of enthusiasm from the associates, inconsistent customer service, high prices, and mediocre quality food will dissuade me from making any future visits to this location.

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    Cliff Hanger Cafe

    4.0(269 reviews)
    1.2 miLa Jolla Shores
    $$

    I'm writing this review to help others understand this Cafe better as I was not able to when I read…read moresome reviews before attending. First, the food is prepared in a Food Truck. Nothing wrong with food trucks as the food was good. Second, they have a full bar! Third, they have NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS!! You have 15 port-a-potty's lined up & some were disgusting. Fourth, dogs are allowed. They have a roof area with seating & tables that is great to watch all the Cliff Hangers in the sky. Have to climb steep stairs to get to the roof area. It is a very popular place so I recommend getting there early. We enjoyed it very much & the service & music was excellent!

    The location perfect. I bet the sunset is pretty…read moremagnificent. Music is awesome. The set up ambience is perfect for dating, and melancholic time in passing, very good to relax, not worrying about time and life in passing. Watching the paragliders was awesome to experience. The food in the bar, just so so. The sandwich could be better if toasted with butter rather than just slapping the greens, cold cuts it was so dry, nearly even choke that's how dry it was. The French Fries was good but the portions is not enough for how much you paid for. They should have more awesome appetizers to offer as it will increase their revenue. They have free water which is good. And there's plenty of alcohol to select, limited but good enough. They should also offer some good spritzers or mocktails for those who do not drink. Recommending the place but not the food. It's lacking flavor and pizzas.

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    Perrrrrfect!!!

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    Cliff Hanger Cafe - Lunch at paragliding cafe

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    Lunch at paragliding cafe

    Egglet

    Egglet

    4.1(136 reviews)
    2.1 miUniversity City
    $$

    What a cute little cafe!! A buddy informed me about a korean egg sandwich cafe and I had to come…read moreby! Tucked away in the back next to Leucadia Pizza in UTC at the end of Lebon where the Vons is... plenty if parking, next to Tesla chargers, and easy to find. Quick order process on the screen and plenty of places to sit and get some work done w free wifi. I love the korean music and TV featuring yummy korean eats.. and girls working there in the morning are so nice. Took sandwiches to go... and these are HUGE!!! Bigger than the ones I've seen from korea!! Got the bacon sandwich and its like 5 eggs thick with tons of yummy bacon.. slaw.. a slightly sweet sauce (koreans love sweet sauces)... and just so delicious. I was a little hesitant for the cost at first.. but the size definitely makes it worth. Easy to split with a buddy. My friend got sausage.. another hashbrown... and they also enjoyed their sandwiches! Also got the tiramisu coffee which was just right paired w the sandwich. Just the right amount of sweet and lovely chocolate flavor w coffee. Definitely recommend. Will definitely be back. Go get your breakfast fix and support them!! Such a lovely find!!

    We're so glad we came here for breakfast & lunch!! The place is clean with plenty of seating, and…read morethe service process was great in that you can order onscreen on a menu with photo options. There's also combo options to add coffee which was a nice addition. We had the sausage & egg and the chicken and egg sandwich. I definitely recommend the sandwich, the toppings add a lot of flavor.

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    Inside: wide shot from table

    Egglet - Hash brown and egg sandwich

    Hash brown and egg sandwich

    Egglet - Some countertop seating

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    Some countertop seating

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