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    The Jerk Stop

    4.0 (15 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    3 months ago

    jerk chicken is on fire ... must try .. reminds me of home. Plantains was so sweet and that rice

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    4 months ago

    Absolutely delicious couldn't even get in the house started in the car lol. Will go back!

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    2 months ago

    Great service helpful beautiful food and the employees were so kind made me so happy to go try this restaurant!

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    3 months ago

    The service was fast order on uber eats. The food was flavorful and affordable. The chicken was very big so it took from my jerk liking.

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    8 months ago

    Jerk tacos are amazing but their Jerk chicken is the best in San Diego. Don't forget a fresh juice to go with all the spice

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    Shawarma Guys - Wagyu Beef Shawarma plate

    Shawarma Guys

    4.6(1.5k reviews)
    2.3 miSouth Park, Golden Hill
    $$

    We grabbed lunch while we were in town and I remember this place had great vegan options. It was…read morehard to decide between the vegan chicken cutlet or vegan cheese steak but since it's rare to find a vegan cheese steak, I went with that. I'd normally get the breaded vegan chicken cutlet and honestly, it's cooked to perfection but I needed to try something new. My husband got the wagyu beef schwarma plate and loved it. We shared the baklava and got a side of fries as well. Our food came out quickly after ordering. Overall, really good and it hit the spot!

    I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. It was good! For…read morewhat it is. It didn't completely blow me away. I have had better shawarma from some random guy in NYC. I have had a lot of wagyu, and if no one told me this was wagyu, I wouldn't have known. It was like regular steak. The whole experience would be better if you could eat it fresh and not take it to go. The egg rolls and fries got a little soggy on our 3 minute drive to the park. I bet they would have been amazing if they were served on a plate. They do have e a couple tables, but they are standing only. The sauces are REALLY good. The jalapeño hummus is super good! You can sub it out on a plate. It's a cool truck and San Diego needs more of these types of trucks. It is filling and worth going. At least once.

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    Shawarma Guys - Falafel Plate ($13) comes w/ yellow rice, hummus, tabouli and pita bread

    Falafel Plate ($13) comes w/ yellow rice, hummus, tabouli and pita bread

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    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food - So much flavorrrrrr!

    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food

    4.5(270 reviews)
    1.2 miRolando
    $$

    I was very excited to try Chef Budda and it was incredible!…read more This is a casual setup where you order first and then grab a seat. Food came out in about 20 minutes and everything was very fresh and piping hot. The cashier was very friendly, and gave great recommendations. For food: - Wings - incredible. Super juicy on the inside with a perfectly crispy exterior. Easily a standout. - Catfish - just as impressive as the wings. Crispy batter with tender, flaky juicy fish inside. - Mac & cheese - luscious and rich, one of the best I've had. - Candied yams - honestly the best I've ever had and I don't usually like yams at all. The seasonal cantaloupe refresher was light and refreshing a great pairing with the meal at the recommendation of our cashier. We also got the chocolate chip cookies (made by the owner's daughter) to go and they were a sublime finish to the experience. Easy 5 stars, I'll definitely be back when I am back in the area.

    Every time I go home, I have to stop here. The last time I visited, they were still operating out…read moreof the food truck, and I think I went at least three times during that trip. I was excited to finally visit the storefront. The macaroni and cheese is a 10 out of 10. The sweet potatoes are also a 10 out of 10. Honestly, I don't know what they're doing that I'm not doing when I make my own sweet potatoes, but they are absolutely delicious every single time. The chicken was cooked and fried to perfection. I also ordered the catfish nuggets, and I have to give them credit because they are serving real catfish. A lot of places have started substituting other types of fish and calling it catfish, but this place serves the real thing, and you can definitely taste the difference. Well worth it. There was a little bit of a wait, but it was reasonable. The young gentleman working the register was extremely helpful and accommodating, and the timeframe he gave me for my order was right on point. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because the drinks are incredibly sweet. They taste good, but for me, they're just a little too heavy on the sugar. This last visit my stomach was not happy afterward. Maybe it's my age catching up with me, but I would love to see a less sweet option available. One recommendation I have is to consider adding a chicken and fish combo to the menu. Maybe chicken with catfish nuggets or chicken with one of the fish fillets. The way I had to order it was pretty expensive. It was worth it, but it definitely added up quickly. Also, be prepared if you're visiting the restaurant because parking can be a little tricky. Overall, I really like the storefront, I love the food, and the customer service was excellent. This is still a must-stop spot every time I come home.

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    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food - Ayyyyyyyeeee. Don't miss it!

    Ayyyyyyyeeee. Don't miss it!

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    The deliciousness is extraordinary

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    Born In Brooklyn - Buffalo Chicken Tots

    Born In Brooklyn

    4.2(158 reviews)
    0.0 miChollas View
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    Get the fries! So good!!!! Finally got my child to try fried with bacon cheese n ranch and she…read moreloved it. They made it great. Wish bacon was more crispy but man this side dish was my meal and such a treat. Hubby said burger was dry but he went back and asked for Mayo and that helped he said. No hot sauce, he wanted something spicy. The Mexican food truck had some they let him have. That was nice. Daughter did not like the grilled cheese. We all tried it and it was way too oily tasting. But we aren't a fan of sourdough. Still it was really oily. The Mac n cheese on the grilled cheese didnt have flavor. Just more oily taste. We didn't eat it. But heads up if you like these type of grilled cheese you'll like it. A lot of places serve them oily and on sourdough like Panera bread etc. So just because we don't like that style doesnt meant you won't. She ate a lot of my fries and hubby went back and got another burger and she ate half. So all good. The fried Oreos weren't that good sadly. No crispy to it. More just soft and sugary. We like the crispy outer layer type. Will 100% bee line to this truck for the fries though. Sadly no tots. Would love to try the tots one day. I've asked the kids school to please bring this truck back for their school event. They use to have it but didnt last year. Well just got the line up for this year, they'll be back!!!! Gonna recommend ppl go get the fries, so good!!!!! Hope they have tots this year. If so we will get both!!!!! And I know my son will get the burger. Can't wait!!!! Sorry didn't get photos because it was dark and where we sat had no light.

    Let me get straight to the point: they serve incredible food. I had their bacon breakfast burrito…read morefor lunch, and it was fresh, generously filled with my chosen protein. The ingredient balance was perfect, unlike other breakfast burritos I've had elsewhere, which often skimp on protein. The owner, a true New Yorker, is exceptionally friendly and easy to talk to--he's been softened by California, I'd say. I wholeheartedly recommend their business and urge you to support this local gem of a food truck. Make sure to follow them on IG for their current location!

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    Long line at Cal State event

    Born In Brooklyn - Pesto tots-extra crunchy, just how I like 'em. Pairs well with the Dirty Bird sandwich!

    Pesto tots-extra crunchy, just how I like 'em. Pairs well with the Dirty Bird sandwich!

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    Seafood la 57 - Loca Tostada

    Seafood la 57

    3.9(168 reviews)
    2.3 miGolden Hill
    $$

    Delicious! I was really craving oysters and noticed this truck sold them. To my surprise, they came…read morepreparados! Not what I was expecting but so happy when I tried they them. Half a dozen oysters with shrimp (maybe ceviche/aguachile) and some type of salsa. They come in a nice little bed of ice to keep them cool, they hit the spot on a warm day. I saved the last one towards the end of our meal because I was sad it was coming to an end. Definitely my favorite item of this trip. We also shared a large shrimp cocktail, fish flautas and Clamato. Shrimp cocktail had the perfect seasonings, salty and hint of sweet. Large is good as 1 meal or to share if trying different things. The fish flautas were good, they come with a fried fish inside. Not one of my top items of today but still good to try. The Clamato was so refreshing! Size is big for sharing, great flavor. Everything tasted very fresh which is so important, especially with the oysters. Staff was friendly and super welcoming! $66 for everything was decently priced 2 people sharing. Will definitely be visiting these guys again. *parking & seating - there are high tables and counter to eat on but no chairs. We park at the liquor store since it's a quick trip but there is also street parking.

    This business has decline in the quality of the items they use for burritos. I just went after…read moreyears because the last time we ate we were sick and they did not care at all. This time I had a Mar y Tierra burrito, the celery was old and tasted bad. The seafood was not fresh and the meat was decent. Well I guess when you make money sometimes you just do not care as much as when you first start and want to establish reputation. The service hmmm I went to the location on 30th street. Target parking lot

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