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Popular Restaurants & Dining Establishments in Your Area in San Diego, CA

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Total Listings: 94,332 businesses

Popular Restaurants Categories

Sandwiches & Salads

31,610 listings

Cafes & Coffee Shops

16,349 listings

Chicken

15,000 listings

Fast Food

13,313 listings

Mexican

11,782 listings

Burgers

6,273 listings

Pizza

5 listings

Popular Restaurants Locations in San Diego, CA

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Top Rated Restaurants

Business Subcategory Location Rating
Starbucks

San Diego, with its mild climate and vibrant culture, embraces Starbucks as a community hub. Since its Seattle roots in 1971, it fosters socialization, work, and relaxation for locals and visitors alike.

Cafes & Coffee Shops San Diego, CA
4.4
Five Guys

San Diego's diverse dining scene includes Five Guys, a fast food chain known for fresh burgers and fries. Its casual atmosphere and customizable meals make it a popular spot for locals to gather and enjoy.

Burgers San Diego, CA
4.4
Beach Hut Deli

San Diego, with its stunning coast and vibrant culture, features Beach Hut Deli, a gourmet spot that fosters community through casual dining and sports viewing, making it a local favorite for socializing.

Sandwiches & Salads San Diego, CA
4.4
Philz Coffee

San Diego's mild climate and coastal culture make it a culinary hub. Philz Coffee in Downtown La Jolla enhances local coffee culture, attracting residents and visitors with its inviting atmosphere and quality brews.

Cafes & Coffee Shops San Diego, CA
4.4
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

San Diego's vibrant culture features Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a local shop offering Hawaiian coffee since 1989. It serves as a community hub, enhancing the city's specialty coffee scene and fostering connections.

Cafes & Coffee Shops San Diego, CA
4.4
El Pollo Loco

San Diego's vibrant culinary scene includes El Pollo Loco, a chain known for its grilled chicken. It offers fresh, authentic Mexican dishes, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Mexican San Diego, CA
4.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurants

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