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National City aka Nasty City
Royal Mandarin is one of National City aka Nasty City.

1. Royal Mandarin

8.5
1132 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Wendy A.Wendy Aguilar: ORDER THE SALTED PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS! THEY ARE THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!SKIP EVERYTHING ELSE

McGonagle's Philly Cheesesteaks is one of National City aka Nasty City.

2. McGonagle's Philly Cheesesteaks

1231 Highland Ave (btwn 13th & 12th St), National City, CA
Sandwich Spot · 12 tips and reviews

Sonny B.Sonny Bihis: The best Philly in SD!

El Nuevo Milenio is one of National City aka Nasty City.

3. El Nuevo Milenio

7.5
2323 E Division St, National City, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Kim D.Kim Dulano: Carne asada fries are so delicious and the hot sauce is good :3

Tita's Kitchenette is one of National City aka Nasty City.

4. Tita's Kitchenette

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

brian.브라이언brian.브라이언: Damnnn chicken BBQ skewer with Tapatio is amazing!

Conching's Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor is one of National City aka Nasty City.

5. Conching's Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor

3400 E 8th St, National City, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

KatKat: Mmm... Halo halo with ube ice cream!! :)

Tapioca Express is one of National City aka Nasty City.

6. Tapioca Express

5.9
2220 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · 40 tips and reviews

Jonathan D.Jonathan Dela Cruz: Best Matcha / Strawberry Banana Snow bubble i've had :)

Pho Nam Cali is one of National City aka Nasty City.

7. Pho Nam Cali

7.2
2344 E 8th St, National City, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

JayME L.JayME Lugue: This spot actually has really good pho‘ and nice service. Probably the best in this area. Way to go for the cursed corner building on plaza! Lol

Valerio's Family Bake Shop is one of National City aka Nasty City.

8. Valerio's Family Bake Shop

7.3
2720 E Plaza Blvd #H, National City, CA
Bakery · 9 tips and reviews

Rob B.Rob Bartolome: Their hot Pandesal is good. Order hot Pandesal by asking one of the associates.

Zarlitos Family Restaurant is one of National City aka Nasty City.

9. Zarlitos Family Restaurant

6.7
505 E 8th St, National City, CA
Asian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

ᴡ W.ᴡ Wallace: Great longsilog

Manila Sunset is one of National City aka Nasty City.

10. Manila Sunset

6.8
925 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Donna G.Donna G: Try the pancit malabon and arroz caldo.

Lisa's Filipino Cuisine is one of National City aka Nasty City.

11. Lisa's Filipino Cuisine

1132 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Asian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Seafood City Supermarket is one of National City aka Nasty City.

12. Seafood City Supermarket

6.1
1420 E Plaza Blvd Ste C, National City, CA
Supermarket · 21 tips and reviews
Niederfrank's Ice Cream is one of National City aka Nasty City.

13. Niederfrank's Ice Cream

8.0
726 A Ave (btwn E 7th & E 8th St), National City, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 16 tips and reviews

Jr U.Jr Ugalde: The thai tea ice cream is bomb! Taste exactly like thai tea!

Star Express is one of National City aka Nasty City.

14. Star Express

3124 E Plaza Blvd (at Harbison Ave), National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 1 tip
Super Sergio's is one of National City aka Nasty City.

15. Super Sergio's

8.3
1631 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Moises P.Moises Piedra: Carne asda fries is FUCKING DELICIOUS HERE! you need that in your life BABY GIRL!

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is one of National City aka Nasty City.

16. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

7.6
1860 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kim D.Kim Dulano: Can never go wrong with chicken Katsu and spam masubi !(:

Goody's Sushi & Grill is one of National City aka Nasty City.

17. Goody's Sushi & Grill

7.2
340 W 26th St Ste E, National City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Sherwin G.Sherwin G.: cilanto coconut shrimp is bomb. also ask for the chef to whip up something for ya on the spot. good stuff all around.

18. Golden Donuts

36 N Euclid Ave, National City, CA
Donut Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Lorraine J.Lorraine Johnson-Mattox: Best Donuts in town. Good service too!

In-N-Out Burger is one of National City aka Nasty City.

19. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
500 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

Lazaro C.Lazaro Casanova: Animal style!

Ginza Sushi is one of National City aka Nasty City.

20. Ginza Sushi

7.5
925 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

SoundwaveSoundwave: Firecracker is explosive... Hope you have a full roll of TP.

Chowking is one of National City aka Nasty City.

21. Chowking

6.0
2220 E Plaza Blvd #T, National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

ChesterChester: Ube shake motherfuckers!

Jollibee is one of National City aka Nasty City.

22. Jollibee

6.2
1401 E Plaza Blvd (N Ave), National City, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Johnna D.Johnna Dano: 24 hr drive thru!! Yebah!

Red Ribbon Bakeshop is one of National City aka Nasty City.

23. Red Ribbon Bakeshop

7.0
2220 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Bakery · 5 tips and reviews

JOY L.JOY LACAP: Perfect pair for only $3.95! Yummy! =)

24. Golden Chopsticks

1430 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Holly H.Holly Haines: Salted pepper chicken wings. Git it.

Hanaoka Japanese Restaurant is one of National City aka Nasty City.

25. Hanaoka Japanese Restaurant

7.9
1528 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

ryan g.ryan guttman: Great and authentic service, nice atmosphere, great food, good lunch specials

Cafe La Maze is one of National City aka Nasty City.

26. Cafe La Maze

8.0
1441 Highland Ave (at E 15th St), National City, CA
Steakhouse · 14 tips and reviews
Lai Thai is one of National City aka Nasty City.

27. Lai Thai

11720 Carmel Mountain Rd. Ste.158, San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Chase E.Chase Evans: Love their spicy catfish lvl 10, tom yum khai, pad thai, and green curry with chicken

Ginger Pho & Grill is one of National City aka Nasty City.

28. Ginger Pho & Grill

6.0
1420 E Plaza Blvd Ste D5, National City, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

ian a.ian alonzo: try curry chicken soup cos its the boooommmmbbb

Tacos El Gordo 3 is one of National City aka Nasty City.

29. Tacos El Gordo 3

8.5
1940 Highland Ave, National City, CA
Taco Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Danny L.Danny Ligeralde: The best, most legit street tacos without having to cross the border. Their quesadillas on flour tortillas are amazing too! Save room for at least ones of those.

Super China Buffet is one of National City aka Nasty City.

30. Super China Buffet

5.4
3007 Highland Ave, #9, National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Rebecca G.Rebecca Gee: This place has a lot of variety for super cheap. But you get what you pay for.

Hilberto's is one of National City aka Nasty City.

31. Hilberto's

7.1
836 Euclid Ave (at E 8th St), National City, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Hanna C.Hanna Castuli: California Burrito no mexican salsa = heaven. :)

Gapo Resto & Karaoke is one of National City aka Nasty City.

32. Gapo Resto & Karaoke

933 Harbison Ave, National City, CA
Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Audrey B.Audrey Barasi: Try the sisig or kare-kare. Enjoy the pulutan types of appetizers, beer and karaoke!

Blitztorte Kalye Hits is one of National City aka Nasty City.

33. Blitztorte Kalye Hits

914 E 8th St Ste 202 (at Highland Ave), National City, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Bobbie Jean 🍭Bobbie Jean 🍭: Everything is good except the Chicken Inasal.

Point-Point Joint Turo-Turo is one of National City aka Nasty City.

34. Point-Point Joint Turo-Turo

916 E 8th St Ste 1, National City, CA
Asian Restaurant · 1 tip

Yaboy V.Yaboy V: Best Lechon Kawali in SD!

Goldilocks - National City is one of National City aka Nasty City.

35. Goldilocks - National City

7.0
1420 E Plaza Blvd Ste D7, National City, CA
Bakery · 16 tips and reviews

Dizzy D.Dizzy Dz: Crispy Pata is the bomb!!!

Villa Manila is one of National City aka Nasty City.

36. Villa Manila

7.4
500 E 8th St (E St.( 2 blks North of Plaza Blvd), National City, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Yan S.Yan Simon: Try the chicken chicharon and spaghetti! it's my favorite

Mi Tierra Super Taco is one of National City aka Nasty City.

37. Mi Tierra Super Taco

7.2
1835 Highland Ave, National City, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah Lopez: Chilaquiles were excellent! Tacos also good, but were very small.

Napoleone's Pizza House is one of National City aka Nasty City.

38. Napoleone's Pizza House

7.7
619 National City Blvd, National City, CA
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

Samuel E.Samuel Escalante: The #15 Pizza is everything.

Family House Of Pancakes is one of National City aka Nasty City.

39. Family House Of Pancakes

1900 E Plaza Blvd (at I-805), National City, CA
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Baldwin: The best breakfast place ever!!

Bistro City is one of National City aka Nasty City.

40. Bistro City

7.1
1819 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Asian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Paul Andrew O.Paul Andrew Odejar: Small price, big portions 

Rincon Del Mar is one of National City aka Nasty City.

41. Rincon Del Mar

314 Highland Ave (btwn 3rd & Nordica Ave), National City, CA
Taco Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Skip M.Skip Maldonado: Great lil spot to come & enjoy yourself. The owner is amazing & will def make you feel at home. I will def come back!!

Don Vicente's Menuderia is one of National City aka Nasty City.

42. Don Vicente's Menuderia

7.5
2637 Highland Ave, National City, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

David F.David Flores: Menudo here is da bomm

The Waterfront Grill is one of National City aka Nasty City.

43. The Waterfront Grill

8.4
3201 Marina Way (at Pier 32), National City, CA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Lia D.Lia Duarte: Awesome spot! I love to come have breakfast, lunch or dinner here. The view and the food are fab!

The Barbecue Pit is one of National City aka Nasty City.

44. The Barbecue Pit

7.0
920 E Plaza Blvd #12, National City, CA
BBQ Joint · 10 tips and reviews

Samuel E.Samuel Escalante: This place has been serving up the best barbecue for over 40 years. A National City Classic.

Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine is one of National City aka Nasty City.

45. Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine

6.8
1705 Highland Ave, National City, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

JavJav: Luv the fish & shrimp soup ;) yummy!!!

Panda Palace Chinese Restaurant is one of National City aka Nasty City.

46. Panda Palace Chinese Restaurant

1105 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Sherilyn E.Sherilyn Encabo: Best salted pepper chicken wings and fried rice in town! Upsidedown Pan Fried Noodles are a must order. :)

Panda Buffet is one of National City aka Nasty City.

47. Panda Buffet

4 N Euclid Ave Ste A-C (at Division St), National City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 1 tip

Roger R.Roger R.: It's all about their mushroom chicken. Get like 2 or 3 plates of it.

Tapioca Express is one of National City aka Nasty City.

48. Tapioca Express

5.9
2220 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · 40 tips and reviews

Christian V.Christian Vallido: Custom drinks: 1. Some of CVs sweetness 2. Banana split snow bubble 3. Caramel apple snow bubble 4. Purple skittle 5. Green skittle