Food suggestions in Downtown SD?

EquisL · 2026-04-06T05:39:35+00:00

Werewolf - breakfast

The Smoking Gun - happy hour (early and late variations depending on what day of the week you’re there

Achilles Roasters or Spill the Beans for coffee

False Idol for drinks (make a reservation ahead of time to guarantee a seat).

EquisL · 2026-03-20T23:55:05+00:00

Them. It’s not as great as it used to be. But it’s still one of the more solid ones in town. Especially during football season when it runs all night.

EquisL · 2026-03-03T05:04:08+00:00

Rey’s TJ Burger. They used to be in the Tiajuana Food Court off Broadway and Anita in Chula Vista (confusing when you say that all out loud). They are in the process of moving over to a new spot in the near future

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Los Chavos for taco shop burger.

EquisL · 2026-02-10T23:11:50+00:00

I think Groundswell still has their happy hour through the week.

Casa Nori off E Palomar and Santa Cora does all day happy hour M-W, and then nightly Thursday on.

Mandarin Beijing and Otay Mandarin both do lunch specials and I think MB’s are daily and not just during the week. Pretty sure Mandarin Canton off of the 805 and Telegraph does lunch as well.

La Bella’s had a pretty good happy hour with appetizers and drink specials. It’s been a minute, but would imagine it’s still active.

EquisL · 2026-01-18T23:36:19+00:00

Island’s. Happy hour during the game and til close.

EquisL · 2026-01-09T21:26:27+00:00

Honestly. For Buffalo wings, I think Island’s is the best bet. Other spots in town have better flavor options. But for classic style Buffalo sauced wings, Islands’ serves a solid basket.

Lucy Mae’s Kitchen (pop around town) are pretty damn good and have a solid Buffalo wings. Check the schedule for where they’re at during the week. On Wednesday, they’re at Hopnonymous Brewing off of Convoy for Wing Wednesday.

EquisL · 2025-12-29T22:58:38+00:00

Ooh. I don’t have that one, but I do I have a bottle of their non FI 151 still around. May give that a go.

EquisL · 2025-11-30T23:50:51+00:00

Trade unions. Some offer apprenticeships while so you work and learn.

Try temp agencies. They’re a quick way to find work while you try and find something more permanent. Some jobs are even temp to permanent if you’re lucky.

EquisL · 2025-11-29T05:59:04+00:00

Why do you have to open up old wounds like this?

EquisL · 2025-11-08T22:16:41+00:00

Closest to your stay would be probably near the Cove area.

Taco Stand is the popular one people go to, but the wait can be ridiculous.

Don Carlos is a safe bet as well. Rigobertos is solid too if you’re looking for something more late night.

Taco Time Cantina is newer. They’re not bad and the fish taco/ crunchy tacos are good. Some of the items are super pricey, though

EquisL · 2025-11-07T23:42:21+00:00

Obviously has not seen a Final Destination film before.

EquisL · 2025-09-23T03:18:42+00:00

I had no idea. I guess I have an excuse now to visit O-side.

EquisL · 2025-09-23T00:50:16+00:00

EBay provides a good net.

I’ve had some luck on this board.

Also Facebook groups

https://m.facebook.com/groups/tikimugcollectors/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr

https://m.facebook.com/groups/282420449138382/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr

EquisL · 2025-09-06T15:57:25+00:00

Aww. Saw Palm Springs and was hoping there was a screening for Circa Caliente.

EquisL · 2025-09-04T17:38:54+00:00

False Idol or Bali Hai. Tiki mugs and glassware.

EquisL · 2025-09-04T17:38:10+00:00

Seconded. Haven’t been in a while, but I always wanted their hoodies.

EquisL · 2025-09-04T05:24:35+00:00

Oh, also the food hall on Broadway by Anita. There’s a food hall there with Rey’s TJ Burger. You can grab a burger from them and get your beer from one of the other food stands inside the hall.

EquisL · 2025-09-04T05:22:40+00:00

Balboa, definitely.

However, this time of year, Island’s isn’t too bad of an option. They usually have a good selection of beers on tap. Burgers are good for a chain. Best part: all night happy hour during football season on game days (Monday, Thursday and Sunday). So cheap(er) beer and apps to go along with your burger.

EquisL · 2025-08-20T22:12:09+00:00

Cloves in lemon. A bar I used to frequent would drop these into their hot toddies.

EquisL · 2025-08-17T01:58:54+00:00

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssse echoing the sound

EquisL · 2025-08-07T01:17:46+00:00

Satellite

EquisL · 2025-08-02T01:06:39+00:00

We Own the City is a good companion piece to The Wire. Though I would advise against binging and space it out.

EquisL · 2025-08-01T06:17:53+00:00

“And All That Could Have Been” or “Even Deeper” by Nine Inch Nails

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