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Popular Restaurants & Dining Establishments in Your Area in National City, CA

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Total Listings: 94,332 businesses

Popular Restaurants Categories

Sandwiches & Salads

31,610 listings

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16,349 listings

Chicken

15,000 listings

Fast Food

13,313 listings

Mexican

11,782 listings

Burgers

6,273 listings

Pizza

5 listings

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Top Rated Restaurants

Business	Subcategory	Location	Rating
Starbucks National City, in San Diego County, boasts a diverse community of over 56,000 residents. Starbucks serves as a key social hub, fostering connections and providing a familiar space for locals to gather and relax.	Cafes & Coffee Shops	National City, CA	★ 4.2
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen National City, the second-oldest city in San Diego County, boasts a diverse community. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, established in 1972, enriches local dining with its New Orleans-style cuisine and convenient services.	Chicken	National City, CA	★ 4.2
Dunkin' National City, in San Diego County, boasts a rich history and diverse community. Dunkin', established in 1950, enhances local coffee culture, serving as a popular spot for residents to gather and enjoy breakfast.	Cafes & Coffee Shops	National City, CA	★ 4.0
Church's Texas Chicken National City, in San Diego County, boasts a rich history and diverse community. Church's Texas Chicken, founded in 1952, is a popular dining spot, offering comfort food that appeals to locals.	Chicken	National City, CA	★ 3.9
Subway National City, part of San Diego County, boasts a diverse community and rich history since 1887. Subway on E Plaza Blvd offers fresh sandwiches and salads, supporting local dining and employment.	Sandwiches & Salads	National City, CA	★ 3.8
McDonald's National City, in San Diego County, boasts a diverse community of over 56,000. McDonald's, established in 1940, is a key dining spot, reflecting American food culture and serving as a local gathering hub.	Fast Food	National City, CA	★ 3.6

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