Such a cute little shop with unique items to try! The lady who took our order was so cute and funny, and gave us a breakdown of the items they had. Super friendly locals as well, great place to be:) you'll be sitting on countertops, perhaps with strangers, so be ready to make friends! I got the lamb lollipops and the po' boy sandwich to share, and they were both really tasty! The lamb lollipops comes with 4, but they weren't very big. It's worth trying once but I don't know if I'd get them again. The po'boy sandwich came with large pieces of shrimp and was really tasty ( and messy!) I liked the way they dressed the sandwich as well. I'd definitely come back to try something else on their menu! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Po' boy sandwich, it's good! - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

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This place is relatively small and seating is pretty limited. Upon entering the restaurant, there's a large glass window on the right and you can see the cooks making all that deliciousness. You wait in line, order & pay the cashier and then eat your food, bumping elbows with other patrons. The restaurant is so small - probably the size of an apartment living room. What we ordered: Surf & Turf Grilled Cheese - ooey gooey but a little overwhelming with the different flavors. I liked the pastrami and the cheese but I think the crab made it a little weird. 3 stars. The best forkin' chicken sandwich - fantastic flavors. I loved how the chicken was grilled and had a slight charred (but not burnt) flavor. The chicken was moist, too. 4 stars. Mac salad - average. Nothing to write home about. 2 stars. Jalapeno coconut rice - wasn't a fan. 2 stars. Beer selection - above average. Banquet Beer and PBR available by the can!! I want to come back and try a burger, the pork quesadillas, and the lamb lollipops. Everyone else's food looked pretty delicious. I'd be more than willing to update my review with additional stars if I'm impressed with the other menu items. read more

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Tasty food and good selection of beer and wines. Not much in the way of ambience (that's the reason for 4 stars).

As part of my quest to find San Diego's best grilled cheese sandwiches as found myself here trying there surf and turf grilled cheese which came with soft crab, pastrami with cheddar and provolone cheese, and a side of macaroni salad (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-promiscuous-fork-la-jolla?select=dcvVMf2oQCEmGvfPdUPPvw#dcvVMf2oQCEmGvfPdUPPvw). $10 with the salad. The surf and turf came with a light grill on the toast, something I thought should of at least had a golden brown color, but the sourdough still had a very good crunchy texture. The crab meat had a light sweet flavor and played well against the slightly salty and briney flavor, and then you put that melted cheddar and nutty provolone, and the game was on (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-promiscuous-fork-la-jolla?select=dcvVMf2oQCEmGvfPdUPPvw#WXgPzPw4wtpbgtIGfEtYng). They put a average amount of pastrami, but it was just the right amount, before it overwhelmed the sandwich. After all, I wanted to taste that crab meat and that gooey melted cheese (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-promiscuous-fork-la-jolla?select=dcvVMf2oQCEmGvfPdUPPvw#0Vabgr36DlE8peGjlaiKnw). Nice grilled cheese with a surprising mix of flavors that work. The macaroni salad was very good and I would have it again. The pasta was well cooked and it came with just the right amount of dressing on it (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-promiscuous-fork-la-jolla?select=dcvVMf2oQCEmGvfPdUPPvw#wBdYnuDBdCU_bCdaxqlrSQ). I appreciated the little bits of crunchy peppers in it. You order at a counter and find a seat. I say find because the place is small, so keep that in mind. I ate outside on the window ledge type bar as I watched the cooks make the meals. Service very good. Melt me some cheese..... read more

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Very casual food stand but the food is as good as it gets!! We came by for a quick dinner. Its located in a nondescript strip mall so didn't know what to make of it as we drove in. Simply based on reviews we ordered the lamp lollipop, grilled chicken, sliders and a burger. Everything was great! The lamb was tender and flavorful. An order comes with 4 chops and the jalapeño coconut rice. The grilled chicken was a piece of dark meat served with the jalapeño coconut rice and mac salad. The only knock on it is the portion but it was delicious. The boys loved their burger and sliders. They even loved the bun. The place is small. You order at the counter and seating is all counter style and very limited. You can see into the kitchen through a clear glass window. You can't go wrong coming here for a bite before or after the beach. read more

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Was visiting La Jolla for work and found this little restaurant. Had a pretty tasty chicken sandwich from here. Fries were really good too. It's kind of a heavy meal but perfect if that's what you're looking for. read more

I had the pleasure of going here with my friend before he moved away to SF. He went for the Yuck Mouth burger ($8) and I the Best Fork'n Chicken Sandwich Ever ($8.50). Yes, that's what it's called, peeps. It was a Wednesday at around 3pm and seating wasn't too great. They have really limited seating so plan for that. It might be better to take it to-go. The Yuck Mouth is a garlic lover's dream as the bun is slathered with a generous heap of their garlic spread and the meat patty itself is also infused with garlicky goodness. I'm not a burger person, but the burger came out really juicy. My friend loved it and he's convinced we have to go again when he comes back to SD to visit. As for the best fork'n chicken sandwich ever... YUM! The chicken was cooked to perfection. Super juicy and full of flavor. I was only able to finish half and took the other half home. It wasn't as good at home, so I'll try to finish it next time. It came with a side of their mac salad, which was also good. My friend also ordered the Portobello Sliders ($7), which was really incredibly sweet! They must have slathered the mushrooms with some type of sweet marinade. I didn't really like it, but my friend sure did. Overall, I'm glad I went and I will be back! Just not during a time where downtown La Jolla is known to be a traffic-filled jungle. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - The best chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Hands down, 5 stars for food, location and service. Me and my boyfriend came here as a recommendation from someone else and boy we were happy we came! We were instantly greeted by Parker behind the bar and he gave us some insights as to what we could try. Me and my boyfriend were going to split something and Parker ended up hooking us up instead and gave us another entree of our choice to try since we were first-timers. We tried the "Surf and Turf" which was Grilled Sourdough Bread with Pastrami & Crab, soo delicious and also the Smoked Gouda Pulled Pork Quesadilla, which basically had pulled pork and caramalized onions, smoked gouda with hoisin and sour cream drizzled on top. Not to mention, this place had brews and not just any brews- specialty brews. I mean, ironfist, latitude 33, ballast point and white rascal (if your a beer/brewery fiend then you know what I mean). We also met the Chef, Craig who was friendly and gave me an insight into their amazing coconut jalapeño rice which was my favorite! It was spicy and rich- so interesting and tasty. I will definitely be back! If you see Craig, he's the owner. And he also does catering read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Smoked Gouda with Pulled Pork and caramelized onion QUESADILLA with sour cream and hoisin drizzled on top. - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

We recently moved to La Jolla and were looking for a spot for a casual dinner and happened upon The Promiscuous Fork. And we are so happy that we did, this place was wonderful. We got the Lamb lollipops which were packed full of flavor and the meat was tender and cooked to perfection. We also tried the Mac and Cheese which was so creamy and delicious. My girlfriend got the Yuck Mouth burger and was very happy with her choice as well. The staff were so kind and welcoming. We will definitely be back! read more

Outstanding service and quality! Craig and Jo put together a terrific plan for my 12-person take-out event, provided great recommendations, then had everything plattered and ready to go on time. Food was delicious (combination of cut sandwiches, quesadillas, wings & tacos, plus rice and macaroni salad) and really appreciated by all. Just a whole different level than most would people would expect. Highly recommended for any catering, take-out or walk-up dining! read more

No words can describe the experience at The Promiscuous Fork. Small. Cleverly dumpy. Stills. Lines. And Natalie. And all of it is so worth it. Great food! Life is to short to eat boring, says the inscription inside. Hand painted. Funny. True. This is so much more than a burger joint. This is great food in a fun atmosphere. Enjoy. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

Very professional and polite woman working the cashier, serving and cleaning. Great selection of food and drinks. We had the fried rice, ring of fire burger, lamb lollipops and salmon bowl. I thought the lamb was a bit overrated especially for the price point. Overcooked/severely charred with minimal flavor. Everything else was great. I would love to go back and try other items on my next visit to La Jolla. read more

LOVED The Promiscuous Fork! The burger was so good the first time, my boyfriend and I had to come back again before we left town! We also got the salmon bowl which was very flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

I can see why the fork is promiscuous; I'd need a change of pace if I had to fork this food everyday. The La Jolla Plate included grilled chicken thighs that I could have made at home, but thankfully it was quite tender. The rice and macaroni salad were unimaginative. I had higher hopes for this place but my dish reminded me of L and L barbecue. read more

Great customer service; the lamb popsicle is bomb; sliders are great; good beer! Get the picture?

One of the best sandwiches I have ever had. We got the ring of fire burger, the June bloom, and then the Notorious PIG. We split that between 4 adults and it was still almost to much food (almost). We all agreed that the burgers were perfectly cooked. The small atmosphere gives a great personal experience and the open kitchen truly shows the freshness that goes into every meal. Would recommend to out of town friends due to the simplicity and easy location in La Jolla. But I envy the locals who get to regularly go there and experience the awesome daily specials and rotating drafts. Nick was the man. We were celebrating my fathers birthday and he welcome us to make ourself at home. read more

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Amazing food and service!! The fried rice plate is the star. The promiscuous fork stole my tasetebuds.

OMG the burgers are to DIE FOR! Best burger EVER! The "Just a Forkin' Burger" and "Ring of Fire" were A M A Z I N G! We called from our vacation rental a few blocks away and walked over and it was fresh off the grill and ready in like 10 minutes! Macaroni & Cheese so fresh and homemade...this place is fantastic and friendly. Go! read more

Amazing burgers!! Their garlic fries were soooo good! We loved this small shop and their outdoor seating was great!

This place was AMAZING. We were blown away by how tasty everything was!! The pork sandwich was to die for - literally one of those things where every bite was like wowww grilled Caesar was great too! The hostess was really kind and helpful. This is definitely a comfort food type vibe for the most part. Would've loved a gluten free bun option! 10/10 would go here again. read more

Sliders were completely raw in middle . Chicken in the Caesar salad was pink . I Called to let them know and Pricilla said "ok I will tell the cook " No offer to re make it , NOTHING ! read more

Definitely a neighborhood spot with local patronage and their dogs. Ordered: Surf & Turf grilled cheese, Notorious PIG, Smoked Belly Tacos, Lamb Lollipops Two dishes are great (lamb lollipops, smoke belly tacos) while two were just ok. The surf & turf was pretty salty and lacked cheese, which was surprising because it was suppose to be a "grilled cheese" sandwich. Glad we tried a local jaunt, but not sure if it was worth the $100 we spent. read more

Delicious every time. Got the fried rice, pork tacos, and jalapeño poppers. All cooked absolutely perfectly. The lamb lolly pops are delicious as is the caprese sandwich. Gotta say i have never been disappointed here. Nice beer selections for a small place. Inside and outside seating. Very sweet employees. Great menu with a lot of great unique dishes. read more

I've been here 4 times in the last month and a half delicious quality fresh and filling! BBBlt with the bacon mayonnaise and the pork fried rice are so good! Also tried the grilled Caesar salad delish my husband got the chicken sandwich with pesto and loved! Perfect place to grab food to go and sit on the beach! read more

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This place a cute restaurant. Came from out of town and had a great experience. Food was amazing and very helpful staff. Will definitely be coming back. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Cute place with really amazing food. Great food and helpful staff. Came from out of town and will definitely be back. - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

The girl at the cash register was great, she was super nice and helpful, but the other staff (mainly the girl helping make the food) were really rude and the food was just ok. I would not recommend this place as there are tons of others in the area and for a way better price and service. Update: I'm sorry, I was only asked once to stop drinking and I stopped. There was another older couple at the counter next to me drinking open cans and the Manager wasn't wearing her mask some of the time she was helping prepare food AND another customer ordered and picked up food without a mask, so obviously your establish doesn't value the opportunity to serve to go alcohol as highly as you proclaim. read more

Huge fan of PF. I have enjoyed everything I have ordered. Favorites are the jalapeño poppers, their signature chicken sandwich and their Philly cheesesteak when it's offered. read more

First visit was a let down... Tried the Yuck Mouth burger with potato wedges. The patty was dry and over cooked... The fresh garlic overwhelmed the flavor and I love garlic btw. The the actual bun was soggy and there were only 5 people in the place so how did that happen? Your guess is as good as mine. The potato wedges were so undercooked I could barely bite through em. The chicken tacos had no flavor and full of lettuce mostly lettuce... The chicken itself was grilled well. The staff was friendly and the environment is inviting. I'd give it a second try but def 1 star if they don't get it together. No excuses it was a Monday and not busy at all. read more

The Promiscuous Fork - Soggy bun and undercooked wedges - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

Amazing find! The wait time was about 5 minutes, plenty of seating, and the staff was incredibly friendly and also stopped by to refill our drinks and check on us. The food was insanely delicious and I wish I had a bigger stomach to try some more of their options. You need to stop here if you get the chance! read more

The Promiscuous Fork - The Notorious P.I.G., Kailua Pork Quesadilla, and Yuck-Mouth Burger. - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

The venue is compact, but the food is excellent. My wife is a fan of the lamb chops, and the yuck mouth garlic burger is truly fantastic. It's common to spot one of the regulars enjoying a beer with a burger at the eat-up counter. This spot is a fantastic local gem. read more

Cute spot. First time here. Visiting from LA. Great food & customer service. Friendly staff. Casual place for a good eat some read more

The Promiscuous Fork - a group of people in a restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - La Jolla, California

1. Way too overpriced 2. Had the caprese sandwich.. they grilled the mozzarella which just made it tough - it's not a cheese that should be grilled. 3. Bread was super soggy 4. Waited FOREVER for my food 5 macaroni salad has No flavor The redeeming factor was the balsamic or pesto glaze on the sandwich- had a nice flavor. Wish they'd leave the mozz fresh, add tomato and toast the bread- then it would be great. read more

BEST BBQ IN SAN DIEGO. I havnt had a pulled pork sandwich this good, EVER!! First of all. The Notorious is def worthy of its name. The flavor, fixins , smokiness, down to the bun was delicious. I havnt had bbq like this since being down South. Perfect service as well, thank u!! read more

We really liked our lunch at The Promiscuous Fork! This location is a little smaller (I hear their other location is a bit larger), and we arrived with 12 people--but the staff was so nice and accommodating! The guy at the counter Nick was especially awesome and made our experience at the restaurant great. We had the salmon tacos, which were great and not greasy--while not super healthy, they were delicious and not too heavy. The tacos were served with jalapeño coconut rice, which was great as well--sweet with a very slight spice. During brunch, they have $12 champagne bottles, and you can get orange juice to make mimosas--a nice treat. read more

This is a MUST eat at spot!! Don't be fooled by its size because the taste is large!! The ring o fire burger was my favorite but I also really enjoyed the other items I had there, so much so I ate there three nights in a row during my five night trip to SD! The seating is communal and it's not a big place at all so if you go and it seems there are no tables available that's because there are no tables! If there are seats available sit there! If you have more than 4 people don't plan on sitting together lol jk maybe!! All things considered I would say there isn't another eatery better than The PF! read more

Definitely coming back again, the burgers are mighty and the flavor is just mmmm so good!!

So so underappreciated, so so incredible! Just because it's a hole in the wall literally - doesn't mean it's not one of the best eateries in all of La Jolla :) read more

Excellent service great food enjoy the outdoor environment close to Windansea in La Jolla, beer and wine and savory Brussel sprouts and lamb lollipops read more

So many yummy flavors. Such a delightful experience. It was raining (we enjoy the rain) and the staff was very helpful in setting up a warm place to eat and enjoy. Definitely will be returning on a sunny day! read more

Food is Awesome!! So many yummy things on the menu! I try to order new things every time I eat here. No joke the food is so tasty and affordable. The cook's love what they do...you can taste it!. Im so lucky I live up the street! One of my favorite places to eat in La Jolla. read more