Small specialty boutique type food store located in a strip mall in Miramar. They specialize in…read moreimports from Europe, but I feel like there's a concentration from France. From cheeses, meats, breads, a pretty extensive frozen section, there are so many treasures you can find here. I came here with my cousin who was looking for some specific food items, side, and purchase anything myself on this trip. Partly because I was gonna be out all day and didn't want the food sitting in my car. But definitely if I plan better next time I'm in San Diego I wanna buy stuff to bring back home. Just a gem of a find. There also seems to be plenty of parking in the area as we parked pretty much right out front.

Am I a butter connoisseur? Absolutely, not. However, I do know that if you're interested in trying…read moreFrench butter, this is the place to go. I should have purchased the Beurre d'Isigny butter here rather than going to Paris, buying Bordier butter vacuum sealed butter, having the hotel freeze it, then paying extra for check in luggage since it's a colder storage area. Cuisenery didn't have Bordier butter but when I was doing my online research, I found that both of the brands I mentioned are pretty good. I actually liked my Beurre d'Isigny butter better, but that's more likely due to it being unsalted versus the salted version I bought in Paris (apparently, you MUST use salted on your bread per the Parisians). They also had a bunch of other frozen foods and condiments, including frozen escargot in puff pastry, frozen baguettes, mustards, and jams.

I love a good food hall, and this one doesn't disappoint. A great collection of various cuisines,…read moreincluding yummy dessert options. This is a perfect choice for when you're traveling with a group and have a lot of differing preferences. Seating can be a little tricky, especially when you have a group larger than 6 people, but when the weather is nice, outside seating is lovely.

My family and I visited on Sunday June 28, 2026. It's a…read morecool place to shop and grab a bite to eat. We stayed for about an hour. We were lucky and found parking up front.

Memorial Day 2026 commenced with the most amazing dessert I'd never imagine ordering. Before the…read moredessert, the gentleman that rang me up, and the lady packing the desserts (apologies for not getting names) provided exceptional service. My name was spelled properly, a short conversation reassured my dessert choice, and as I walked up to retrieve my dessert, the lady met me halfway with a smile (thank you for wrapping so it didn't fall over). The smallest of gestures and niceties are what make leaving the house worth it. GIANDUIA. This cake is nothing you can be prepared for, yet everything you need without setting expectations. The boysenberry was the perfect separation for the waves of chocolate and the subtle crunch of the hazelnut toffee type of layer on the very top. The chocolate mousse was the exact mouth feel needed to separate the rich layers of chocolate cake. I saw, I conquered, and I was yet again impressed by what Extraordinary Desserts so purposefully and gracefully offered. Thank you for healing a bit of my soul I didn't realize was waiting to be healed.

We sat at the bar while we waited for our orders. Served fast and it was so nice that it wasn't…read morecrowded but of course due to it being a weeknight. The parking was a bit tough, but luckily I found a spot not that far away. Overall, you get wonderful customer service here! Thank you Extraordinary Desserts for making our visit enjoyable!!

A variety of fresh made bread - yum…read more A great selections of products and produce. There is also a huge selection of delicious desserts.

Balboa Market never disappoints. The produce is always fresh and well stocked, and the new setup…read morelooks great. Huge selection of international products, plus the bakery is always packed for a reason. Good prices, clean store, and a great overall shopping experience. Definitely a top spot in San Diego!

We are in San Diego for a wedding and had heard Mona Lisa had the most authentic Italian food…read more We were so excited to try it out! We got to the restaurant around 8:00 PM on Thursday evening. There were 4 of us and the restaurant wasn't super busy, but our server seemed to have all the tables on her service! The menu is decently extensive with a variety of pastas, pizzas and special dishes. I ordered the Canelloni, one of us got a pizza, one got the veal picatta and one got the spaghetti with burrata. Everything came out piping hot and ready to eat. The big dollop of burrata looked sooooo good! My meal was great - the burnt cheese along the edges was delicious! The pizza was tasty and apparently the veal picatta was delicious, too! They ordered a bottle of the Chianti and said it tasted great. I was going to order an Espresso Martini, but not at $22! Overall, the service was great, the food was authentically delicious and the vibe of the restaurant was nice and chill.

Mona's is an absolute gem for old school Italian food. If you want massive portions, a welcoming…read morevibe, and great food, this is your spot. We started with the antipasti, which was fresh, plentiful, and the perfect appetizer. To drink, we ordered the house wine, which honestly drank just like a sweet, refreshing sangria, highly recommended if you like a fruitier profile with your pasta! For the main event, the baked lasagna is a must-try. It's rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. We also ended up ordering three different pizzas because we couldn't decide: The Works (massively loaded with pepperoni, sausage, onions and mushrooms), the White, and the Vegetarian. The crust holds up beautifully under the toppings, and the garlic profile on the white pie was incredible. Make sure you save room for a cannoli at the end. The shell is perfectly crunchy, and the filling is smooth and creamy. The services was excellent. The waiter was very attentive and made sure our drinks were kept filled.

It's not fancy for sure not for date night. Definitely for lunch and take out. But I love it here…read more It feels authentic. Feel like home. Staff are super nice and sweet. I always come here when I have a chance.

Stopped through to order the spicy papaya salad and it did not disappoint. It was super spicy and…read moredelicious.

I must be living under a rock! I searched for a hamburger and several places came up. I had heard…read moreof the Wise Ox but I thought it was just a butcher. Lots of good reviews so why not? There's one table and a counter with stools outside. The nice thing is the parking lot, and we scored a spot. There are two other businesses that share so I can see how it can get busy. I got the double cheeseburger and added bacon. Also an order of the beef fat fries. The burger is really good! A nice large soft bun where the burger is not hanging over. The fries were awesome! Reminded me of the double fried fries I've had before. Hand cut and really crispy! I got a Perrier cause I'm bougie! LOL! He: Next time try the peppered turkey sandwich. Looking forward to trying that next time! Solid place! Lots of people! The counter is a great place to watch people too. Cako Approves!

I tried their aged burger and Philly cheese. And it was…read moregood. I am absolutely ok with giving this place 5 stars. But I was like, there is so much hype for this place, is it worth the hype. Like I said, it's good. And admittedly, the burger had a good flavor and all. But so much so that it warrants the hype I been hearing about this place. Not sure.

The owner is so nice and helpful. The prices are very fair and they have a great selection of…read moreprepared foods. Their selection of drinks is amazing too. They even have 15 minute parking spaces which makes shopping here very convenient.

Great little market right in the heart of Mission Hills. I used to come here as a kid to get…read morePopsicles, so it was really nice coming back years later with my girlfriend. We stopped by in December while dog-sitting in the area and ordered sandwiches. My girlfriend is extremely picky when it comes to food, and even she loved them. Everything tasted fresh, the sandwiches were made well, and the whole place still has that classic neighborhood market feel. Definitely one of those local spots that's been doing things right for a long time.