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Favorite Local Eats

Favorite Local Eats

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Created by Natasha Baucas • Updated On: May 18, 2012

These places are exclusively San Diego. If you're going to add a place, make sure it follows that guideline. :)

Phil's BBQ is one of Favorite Local Eats.

1. Phil's BBQ

9.1
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Natasha B.Natasha Baucas: Ribs are fabulous and the onion rings are the best I've ever had. Line is long, but worth it, however, you can call in your order for pickup.

Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill is one of Favorite Local Eats.

2. Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill

8.5
2986 Jamacha Rd (at Campo Rd), El Cajon, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Natasha B.Natasha Baucas: One of my favorite places for sushi, but they have the best oyster shooters I've ever had.

Lolita's At The Park is one of Favorite Local Eats.

3. Lolita's At The Park

202 Park Blvd (10th Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 61 tips and reviews

Natasha B.Natasha Baucas: During Petco Park events, this place gets mighty crowded. But their carne asada stuff is yummy!

Pamplemousse Grille is one of Favorite Local Eats.

4. Pamplemousse Grille

7.6
514 Via de La Valle, Solana Beach, CA
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Tita's Kitchenette is one of Favorite Local Eats.

5. Tita's Kitchenette

7.8
2720 E Plaza Blvd (at Euclid Ave), National City, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Kim D.Kim Dulano: Sinigang & BBQ chicken never fails me!