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    Mariscos La Bola

    4.1 (50 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    Two Grilled Fish Tacos
    Jack M.

    The ladies who run and own this food truck are great and make some pretty good grub as well. After work, I stopped by to check them out and ordered a couple of fish tacos a la plancha or griddles over a hot flat service. The were pricey at $5 a piece out of the norm that I usually pay at the rest of the food trucks at $3.50. There price is no reflected on the menu.The fried fish tacos are well priced at $1.70 each. The tacos came with a good amount of well seasoned and griddle fish. The fish was piping hot and succulent and each taco came with two individual portions. I like the golden brown sear they applied to the fish. Both tacos came handsomely filled with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, chopped onions, and a touch of cilantro. I asked for no mayo but definitely put some of their tasty creamy chipotle sauce that's available in one of those large plastic squeeze bottles. They double wrap each taco with warm corn tortillas which I truly appreciated. Speaking of warm, the hospitality at this food truck is quite warm as well and the ladies have a good sense of humor as well.

    Smoked tuna burrito
    Mark B.

    The smoked tuna burrito is blowing me away guys. It's fantastic. Easy DoorDash pickup, plenty of parking, food was ready within 15min of placing my order.

    Surf n turf burrito
    Josh V.

    Worst decision to try this spot. I got the surf and turf burrito. It had no flavor, meat was burnt and super greasy. Who in the hell puts whole slices of tomatoes and celery in a surf n turf. I originally wanted to try their tostada of ceviche but that came at a whopping 8$. More than any of the fancy places. They're agua chilli tostadas are a craZy price of 12$. You gotta be kidding me that's just insane

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    Christian L.

    Great food, great prices, and great service. What a find for this area. If you enjoy mariscos, this is the spot. Aguachiles were fresh and spicy. If you plan to eat there, note there isn't anywhere to sit, better to take your food to go. While you wait they'll offer some consome for you to sip on.

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    Incredible. This place has the best Mexican seafood I have had and in large portions. I go here at least twice per week.

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    Delicious!!!! Used to drive to Chula Vista now I can just drive down the street! Good prices and good tacos!! Staff is very nice

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    You get a small cup of fish soup broth (consomé) while you wait for your food.

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    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego

    4.4
    (275 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    I take my son to the doctors office every week and we drive bye it and always wondered if it was…read moreany good. Me being in the industry for 30 years was very judgmental cause I look at everything when I walk in sorry bad habit. We were greated with smiles on entering, no wait time sat down and waited for our server since it was our first time there wasn't sure how it work. Very clean place tables everything. So our server taylor if i got her name right, I told her it was our first time here and she explained everything perfectly answered all our questions with a smile and happy attitude. Good job. Like I said I watch everything, like how long it takes for servers to get to the table how often they check back on the table. I also watch other tables and there servers on how they interact with the quest that come in to eat. So me and my son proceeded to go to the salad bar. Very clean and it looked great. Nice presentation . All the food on the salad bar tasted great. When we sat back down we had the meats start to arrive. Wow all the meats, chicken, fish ,and pork were cooked perfect no complaints. My favorite was the lamb. I love lamb and was looking forward to trying it. I was not disappointed perfect. Not gamie at all. So we had dessert at the end very good. I was very pleased with the experience. So since it went well I left a 100 tip for tayor cause I am sure that they tip out the runners and busers for all the work they do as well. She wouldn't except it but I left it anyway. Also great job kitchen staff for all the hard work you guys do as well. Thanks again chef mike. Next time II'll come with a bigger appetite.

    I threw a surprise 80th birthday party for my husband on Saturday. We were 43 people all together…read more I couldn't have found a better place to celebrate his birthday. The place was a hit. We had a semiprivate area reserved for us which was perfect. The array of meats was flowing and was absolutely delicious. The "salad bar" was not only full of all kinds of different salads, but there were also yummy appetizers and sides dishes. As though this wasn't enough, there was also a small hot food section with rice, pasta, a bean dish and stews. The "salad bar" section was perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone with gluten allergies. Everyone was raving about the food and many of my guests said they would definitely return; my husband and I included. Simon, the manager, was very helpful and accommodating. So, whether you're planning a party or in the mood for a delicious dinner you have try this place.

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    California Fish Grill

    California Fish Grill

    4.0
    (488 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Came in and had a really solid experience overall. The place was clean, the service was great, and…read morethe food definitely delivered. The lobster nachos were so good--flavorful, fresh, and honestly the highlight of the meal. The protein bowl didn't disappoint either, packed with good portions and tasted just as good as it looked. Great spot if you're craving seafood with a casual, no-fuss vibe. Would definitely come back!

    Check# 5234392 I came to your location tonight to pick up…read morefood. I made it clear that I had a dairy allergy to Justin who took my order. I ordered a bowl and a side of brussel sprouts and specified "no cheese" He was very friendly and professional. When he took my order, he added the note to the receipt "no cheese". Once my food was ready, I double checked the order to make sure there was no cheese. As soon as I opened the Brussel sprouts, I immediately noticed there was parmesan cheese on them. I went back to Justin and showed him there was cheese. He was very apologetic and said he would have them remade immediately. While I waited for the Brussel sprouts to be remade, i noticed 2 employees in the back mocking me and Miranda said to Abraham multiple times "no cheese, no cheese, make sure there's no cheese." They both were laughing hysterically and kept glancing over at me. At this point in time, I was getting agitated that they would make a mockery of such a serious allergy. My dairy allergy is serious and I could be hospitalized if I consume dairy. After waiting another 10 mins, Justin brought over the Brussel sprouts and before handing them to me, he double checked them again. When he opened them he noticed there was still traces of parmesan cheese. Again, Justin was very apologetic and explained that the parmesan cheese must have fallen into the tomatoes. He continued to apologize and offered another side item on the menu. Just was the only professional one and provided exceptional service. As for Miranda and Abraham, they should learn to take people's allergies seriously and not make a mockery of it. Very unprofessional. I hope management escalates this customer experience to ensure other customers don't have to deal with such rude and unprofessional employees like Miranda and Abraham. Please give Justin a raise because he is the only reason why I would ever give my business to this location again.

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    Crab Pub

    Crab Pub

    3.9
    (581 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    This place has really redeemed themselves. The price of king crab was reasonable and ample portions…read moreof clams, scallops, sausage and shrimp made it even more great! They had a simple garlic butter with no spice and was just right on the flavor. I was tasting the crab the following day in my mind. LOL Glad was able to come back and see that they have gotten a lot better. Service was also great and welcoming. For sure will be back!

    I love crab leg seafood boils and they are my #1 favorite food to date. I always like to try a new…read moreplace on my birthday or special occasions and in this case it was the crab pub because the menu looked perfect online. They seemed to have a ton of options for my family who didn't specifically get seafood boils so we went ahead for Mothers Day. When we got there the service was okay, our waitress didn't really check on us much at all besides putting a bunch of lemon slices on our table but no major complaints. We did start off with drinks and some of us got the wrong ones but no biggie because it's busier on a holiday. What I had a problem with was the food itself. I asked for the combo #2 because I thought it was 1lb of snow crab leg like I get every single time, I got it "pub style" which is supposed to be all seasonings like garlic butter Cajun lemon pepper in one. They asked me if I wanted shrimp, sausage or craw fish as my second and I told her I didn't want any of that and just wanted ALL crab legs. I don't know if she fully understood because when I got my boil I could tell it was noticibly smaller. There wasn't 1lb by any means, and looking back I wish I could've said something. I think they just took the amount of crab they got me and cut it in half instead of substituting and adding more. I wouldn't mind if it's extra money, I just want the crab so oh well. The sauce was the second worst thing ever. It did not taste anything like other places, but way worse. All I could taste was a watery spicy Cajun, and even on mild how I got it it was pretty spicy. It lacked any real flavor so on that alone I'd never go back. I usually always get a Cajun garlic butter and it's seasoned to the Gods but still light and potent. This was just not good, and didn't even feel buttery but more a watery oil. We did also get the garlic noodles and they were good. I make garlic noodles at home AMAZING though, so these were average and nothing to write home about since other places can still do them just as good, if not better. A place in SD that had ones even better was called Crab City and their boil tasted great. I would recommend that place instead of this. The reviews and menu pictures had me with much higher expectations and I was super let down. Forgot to mention, my husbands shrimp po boy, he said the shrimp tasted off and fishy like not fresh which made him only eat half and never go back for the leftovers. There was a super sweet sauce on it as well that tasted random to me when I took a bite so I would stay away from that as well. I also had to pay extra for my potato's that normally come with your boil at every other place. They usually come with potatoes and corn but this place came with nothing and you even needed to pay extra for potatoes but they were bigger and different then usual with no salt or anything so they were not worth getting at all, nor finished by me.

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    Chuy's Taqueria y Burritos

    Chuy's Taqueria y Burritos

    4.4
    (340 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $
    Vegetarian friendly
    Grab-and-go

    I'm rating them five stars for their pollo asado tacos, which are really good. At first glance an…read moreorder of two looks like it might not be enough, until you pick one up. The tortilla can't hold the generous helping of chicken, which has a great flavor. By the time I finished the second one, and all of the chicken, onion and cilantro that spilled from the tacos, I was full. (I'm a senior citizen and I eat less now than I used to, so YMMV). I like their chicken tacos a lot better than Sombrero's chicken taco a la plancha, which has been my go to for lunch for years. That said, my wife prefers the California burrito at Sombrero, since the one from Chuy's had more fries than meat. The pollo asado quesadilla was very filling and very tasty (plenty of meat). Chuy's is right next door to Funky Burgers, and given the fresh food aspect of Chuy's offerings, I'd say Chuy's is probably better for you.

    Chuy's doesn't bother with theatrics. It's a straight shot of San Diego comfort: a counter, a warm…read moregriddle, and a crew that treats your custom order like it's the most natural thing in the world. I ordered a California burrito and asked to swap in adobado pork. No hesitation, no side‑eye, just a nod and a "you got it." That alone puts them ahead of half the shops in the county. The burrito itself delivered. The adobado came through with that deep red glow and smoky tang, the kind of flavor that feels like it's been tended to, not rushed. Fold that into fries, cheese, and a tortilla doing quiet, reliable work, and you get a bite that hits all the right notes. Rich, bright, salty, satisfying. It's a simple thing done well, which is exactly what you want from a neighborhood taco shop. Chuy's isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. They're just making a damn good burrito and treating you right while they do it.

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    Marechiaros on 2nd

    Marechiaros on 2nd

    4.3
    (401 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    The food was ridiculously outstanding! I never eat until my stomach hurts-today I did just that! My…read more7 year old ate 3 slices of pizza because it was so good and his stomach is so full! It was that good! Be careful or you'll fall into gluttony like we did! My husband did the same. He's a heavyweight athlete so for him it's ok! :) Having amazing food is one thing but when you have superior service too-chefs kiss!! Brenden was our server let me tell you this kid knows the menu like the back of his hand. He makes amazing suggestions and so attentive as are his counterparts. He was helping a big party but it felt like he was just taking care of us. His counterparts were amazing as well and not to take away from them but Kira was top notch. She stepped in when Brenden was with his large party-honestly she didn't have to but it sure made us feel like VIPS. One million percent recommend this cute Italian Gem that makes you forget you're in the middle of a busy intersection of El Cajon!

    Hey dudes, Captain 619 here, just cruisin' in to share my experience at Marechiaro's Italian…read moreRestaurant. So, this was our first time paddlin' in, and the place was packed with people--always a good sign, right? But, bro, the food? It didn't quite catch the wave for me. I went for the lasagna, and man, the portion was smaller than I hoped for. My wife went with the chicken Parmesan, but the chicken was kinda chewy, like it got tossed around in the surf a bit too long. And the bread? A little dry, like it needed a splash of ocean water to bring it back to life. First impression? Just average, my friends. I was really hoping for an epic Italian feast, but it felt more like a small ripple than a big wave. I'll give it a three for the vibe and the crowd, but the chow just didn't hang ten for us. Catch you on the next wave! Captain 619

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    Life is a combination of magic and Pasta-bilities.
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