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560 4th Ave (btwn Market & Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Marina · 264 tips and reviews
The Feast: Skip the sugar headache and order a fresh-squeezed margarita to go with your carne asada fries. 1/2 off apps and drinks from 3-7 p.m., plus late night happy hour kicks off at 10 p.m.
American Restaurant · North Park · 186 tips and reviews
Eater: 2012's biggest success story, this pork-centric spot from Chef Hanis Cavin is bound to multiply this year, and inspire other chefs to venture out on their own. [Eater 38 Member]
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews
Travel Channel: Get the Dinosaur Sized Ribs -- mesquite-grilled to a smoky perfection and slathered in their secret BBQ sauce. - Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation
Eater: Ballast Point's first brewery restaurant is a certified hit, thanks to its Little Italy location, 50 taps of beer and a beyond the traditional brewpub menu by chef Colin MacLaggan.
The Feast: The Western theme is artfully executed and the menu exceeds everyday steakhouses with the additions of Hudson Valley duck, fried sweetbreads, lamb ribs and a superb Niman pork duo entree.
Burger Joint · Central San Diego · 124 tips and reviews
La Jolla Mom: I'm just not sure if there's a better burger. I like the one with the blue cheese and grilled onions with a side of onion rings. No diets here!
Eater: A small, cozy spot in the East Village with a menu of updated bistro classics and a beloved brunch that manages to be untrendy yet totally stylish. [Eater 38 Member]
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 249 tips and reviews
TLC: Chef Brian Malarkey's new restaurant is in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. Chef Malarkey is a host of TLC's Mega Bites, a Top Chef finalist, and "a cool dude" says a fan.
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 61 tips and reviews
Daniel Altbaum: This is my favorite Mexican Restaurant on the planet. Delicious food, great salsa, and everything is made fresh. You have to try it, there are a lot of locations.
Susan Russo: If you're visiting San Diego and looking for a great sports bar with local brews and upscale grub, look no further. Sunday NFL never tasted better.