Hey Light,
Welcome to the Hood!
I’m going to go along with Elmer (No name) for his insight. I am going to add a few though.
I have often wondered why I have never received the same recommendation from others as to what the best Thai is. If someone recommends Celadon, then they hate Taste of Thai, If they recommend Taste of Thai then they hate the others… It makes no sense.
Mexican — STAY AWAY FROM OLD TOWN! You might as well go to Taco Bell and save the parking hassles.
Italian — I’ve got to include a little dive near MCRD. It’s called Volare. It’s super cheap, the side salads are bland at best, but the entrees are the best I’ve ever tasted (And there are few over $10.00) — It’s on Barnett Street, Off of Pacific Highway – Just before Midway Ave.
Italian Tapas — A new place (2 years) is called Appertivo – 3900 Block of 30th Street – North Park area – Just north of University Ave. Entrees – Nothing over $7.00 — Noisy, but fun and decent wine selection.
Mexican – I know it’s a chain – but for better surroundings, I really like Chevy’s. I really like their fish and seafood selections. I also like some of the little neighborhood places (Roberto’s on El Cajon near Utah St – North Park area) still makes some of the best. ((Like Thai, everyone has their own favorites)).
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
A little place in Golden Hill area called Turf Supper Club. You grill your own food (steaks, chicken or Kabobs) comes with salad and bread – No potato. Cheap and fun!
Misc:
Crest Cafe. Hillcrest – Robinson Ave between 4th and 5th. Bistro that has a wide selection of various tastes – rarely disappoints.
PIZZA:
Bronx – Washington St., – Hillcrest area – between 2nd and 4th! Great cracker thin slices.
Arrivederci Pizzeria – 4th Ave., between Robinson and Pennsylvania (There are two Arrivederci on 4th Ave., Don’t go to the full service restaurant — Expensive and pretentious) – Good Pastas, Great 10-12″ pizza’s and no attitude!
P.B.
It’s been a few years — and I would never bring my family there but they used to have fun and cheap food at P.B. bar and grill….
RESOURCES:
The Reader. They publish it every week and you will find some really fun places some with coupons. It’s on nearly every street corner in P.B. as well as all over San Diego
Good Eating,
James in San Diego
April 8th, 2021 | 
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