San Diego's Best Cheap Eats 2008

Home of the legendary Costras, this high-end fast food spot brings a zesty, innovative twist to gourmet Mexican cuisine.

Reviews:

• “About time PB grew up!”
• “Best Burrito”
• “New chicken…”

Tips: Stop in for “Nite Bites,” late night dining from 11pm until 3am on Tuesday through Saturday.

LIMONZ mexican taco

Downtown sushi-lovers mecca draws crowds looking for their fresh, afforadable rolls who don’t mind waiting in line.

Reviews:

• “I have banned Sushi Deli for life (sad to say)”
• “Busy, great prices, not great sushi”
• “Amazing!!”

Tips: No cocktails options, but the beer and sake menus are decent enough.

Sushi Deli One

Breakfast spot at the Crystal Pier entrance with killer breakfast burritos, party potatoes and a patio overlooking the surfers below.

Reviews:

• “10.0 Best breakfast in town”
• “get the party potatoes!”
• “Cheap eats on the beach”

Kono’s Cafe

Tourists and locals alike flock to this easygoing mainstay for basic American fare with some upscale twists.

Reviews:

• “Don’t go here unless you enjoy rude service! "
• “Rude without a cause”

Tips: The dining area has a fireplace, which can be great on cooler evenings or mornings before the marine layer has burned off.

The Spot

Small New York-style pizzeria offers lunch-time slice and drink specials, appetizers, salads, heroes, calzones and desserts.

Reviews:

• “HillCrest Location (Poor Service & Pizza not very good)”
• “Nickle and dime!”
• “Best place to NOT get what you order!”
• “Rude employees/slow service/below average pizza”
• “Best pizza shop downtown”

Ciro’s Pizza

Festive, traditional taco shop is the perfect greasy, spicy vice to satisfy late-night cravings in Hillcrest.

Tips: Wash down your taco with authentic Mexican drinks, such as tamarindo, Jamaica, or horchata

Mama Testa Taqueria

Legendary local taco shop serves more than just street meat, with burritos, tostadas, and house made chips, salsa and guacamole.

Tips: Expect to wait here, both in line to place your order (it’s a local favorite) and then for your order to come up. But it’s worth it.

Lolitas Taco Shop

Get in line for Bronx-style pies and plenty of New York attitude at this Hillcrest pizza joint—a casual roadside favorite.

Reviews:

• “among the best in SD”
• “You will dig it!! Cash only , dinner for two $12 bucks!! "
• “best in SD”
• “BEST PIZZA”
• “I`m a pizza lover by far the best in SAN DIEGO Great custumer service”

Tips: You have to go in and pick up your to-go orders; no delivery available.

Bronx Pizza

Chula Vista taco shop serves up burritos, tacos and carne asada, plus fresh chips and guacamole.

Reviews:

• “This food can make you extremely ill”

Los Panchos Mexican Sea Food

Longtime local favorite serves traditional Thai dishes in a simple, casual restauarnt at the base of Mission Hills.

Reviews:

• “Really Bad Thai Food "
• “One of the best in San Diego!”

Tips: Takeout available as well.

Saffron Chicken

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