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A W Root Beer Bear
Joined: 9/22/06 Posts: 9,647
what is the best restaurant near petco park san diego??
Posted Thu, Dec 02 8:14 am (Edited Thu, Dec 02 8:19 am)
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Woochifer
Joined: 12/15/11 Posts: 9,123
Name your cuisine, but taco shops are where it's at in SD
Posted Thu, Dec 02 4:16 pm
In response to what is the best restaurant near petco park san diego?? (A W Root Beer Bear)
Lot of good taco shops around the Gaslamp. They're affordable and some are open late. Roberto's and Lolita's are a couple of popular local taco shop chains, but there are great ones everywhere in San Diego.

The so-called California burrito is really the San Diego burrito, and there are plenty good ones in San Diego. And of course, the fish taco was popularized in San Diego as well.

One of my favorite eateries is the Pacific Beach Fish Shop. Great basic seafood shack. (Another Fish Shop location closer to Petco Park is in Point Loma)

Another popular destination is Phil's BBQ over near the sports arena. The tri-tip sandwich there was anointed best sandwich in America by former Man vs Food host Adam Richman. Phil's also has a BBQ stand inside Petco Park, but no telling if it will be open for the bowl game.

And when in San Diego, you have to go for the beer. Beer bars with mile long tap menus are the norm in that town. You won't have to go far in the Gaslamp to find a bar with a good beer list. The Neighborhood bar is amazing.
A W Root Beer Bear
Joined: 9/22/06 Posts: 9,647
seems you know the town...I try one of each!!!
Posted Thu, Dec 02 8:01 pm
In response to Name your cuisine, but taco shops are where it's at in SD (Woochifer)
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Finally
Joined: 2/07/09 Posts: 1,636
I’ll add to Woo’s taco/burrito list
Posted Thu, Dec 02 9:27 pm (Edited Thu, Dec 02 9:31 pm)
In response to Name your cuisine, but taco shops are where it's at in SD (Woochifer)
If you want a good street taco, try Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista. Best adobada street taco ever. They have a couple of stores but make sure they’re open. The Broadway one is the largest I think.

https://yelp.to/AnvawmOaGlb

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/06lBpQZ3Ye9w7zL8j_tFPw?select=P7elxJ4pSqi-hawbWD9oRA&utm_source=ishare&utm_content=photo

Thing of beauty: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/06lBpQZ3Ye9w7zL8j_tFPw?select_video=raoDa9ISz3ZybkeMbJLBwg&utm_source=oshare&utm_content=photo

For a carne asada burrito (asada, pico de Gallo, guacamole, you can add cheese and sour cream), or carne asada chips (all of that on tortilla chips), I really like Adalberto’s (not Alibertos, Roberto’s, Rodalfo’s, Albertos, etc.) in Pt Loma on Rosecrans. Not sloppy and messy but a really good taste. I don’t mess with any other items on the menu except for these when I visit.

That beginning of the name “Adal” makes a big difference. Only two Adalberto’s I’ve known of, the one in Pt.Loma (original) and then one in Sacramento but they may have expanded.

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ChjejHa2ublwJFd-0hHzSA?select=8cfmelWmPe7TzllaXXVFtA&utm_source=ishare&utm_content=photo

And Phil’s is pricey but great. I’d put it up as one of the better ones I’ve had (North Carolina, TX, Chicago, Lexington, Kansas City, Atlanta).

Greasy burger in a surfer dive restaurant: Hodad’s in Ocean Beach.

Italian: Filippi’s Pizza Grotto in Little Italy close to the airport and northwest part of downtown.

https://yelp.to/NEolEDBcGlb
A W Root Beer Bear
Joined: 9/22/06 Posts: 9,647
sorta would like to try phils tri tip best sandwich in
Posted Fri, Dec 03 8:51 am (Edited Fri, Dec 03 8:59 am)
In response to Name your cuisine, but taco shops are where it's at in SD (Woochifer)
america on dec 29 before catching train at 2:01 pm or driving back to LA.

is that man vs food show where they eat insects and monkey brains??

i read phils did not re-sign a contract for inside the petco stadium.
Woochifer
Joined: 12/15/11 Posts: 9,123
Get there early
Posted Fri, Dec 03 9:35 am (Edited Fri, Dec 03 9:46 am)
In response to sorta would like to try phils tri tip best sandwich in (A W Root Beer Bear)
There's almost always a long line at Phil's BBQ, so get there early if you can.

I've had the tri-tip sandwich and it is really good. But, I'll say that I've had better ones around Santa Maria. The other BBQ items at Phil's are also quite good, though you should temper expectations if you've sampled the regional styles in other areas more known for their BBQ.

San Diego is a mecca for beer, fish tacos, and California burritos.

Here's the Man vs Food segment at Phil's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55JQzeuohtI



Man vs Food is more about how much volume and/or heat a human being can tolerate. That show almost single-handedly sparked the ongoing ghost pepper craze (for whatever reason, some viewers find it appealing when their food requires the chef to wear a gas mask while preparing it).

Bizarre Foods is the show that features insects and stuff.
bigtmebruin
Joined: 2/10/05 Posts: 5,366
The best..? IMO this one is damn good..
Posted Thu, Dec 02 6:12 pm (Edited Thu, Dec 02 6:17 pm)
In response to what is the best restaurant near petco park san diego?? (A W Root Beer Bear)
Anthony's Seafood Group

Seafood Restaurant

4.5

4 reviews on

Website
Website

Website: starofthesea.com
Address: San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 232-7408
If you chose ANTHONYS, ENJOY...!!!
A W Root Beer Bear
Joined: 9/22/06 Posts: 9,647
isn't that near where the fishing trawlers dock??
Posted Thu, Dec 02 7:50 pm
In response to The best..? IMO this one is damn good.. (bigtmebruin)
no wonder LA people drive to san diego on the weekends.
A W Root Beer Bear
Joined: 9/22/06 Posts: 9,647
Pushkin Russian Restaurant in Gaslamp District
Posted Thu, Dec 02 7:55 pm
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Pushkin Russian Restaurant proudly bears the name of the great Russian author Alexander Pushkin (1799 – 1837) - poet, playwright, and prose writer who is credited with establishing modern Russian literature through his reinvention of classical Russian poetry.

Since our opening in October 2015, we have focused on bringing out the authenticity and deep history of cuisines from all across the former Soviet nations, which had a tremendous impact on dishes that are popular in Russia today.

Our restaurant offers classic Russian cuisine with French and modern touch. Our sitting includes our main dining hall on the first floor, and mezzanine level from private dining and large groups.

The main Idea for our dishes comes from classic recipes but is modernized in a new and unique way. For the bar menu, we offer you craft cocktails made by our Beverage Director, who reigns over the restaurant’s dynamic cocktail program.
Raging Bruin
Joined: 6/08/13 Posts: 3,185
How bout that bar Maverick got it on with Charlie.
Posted Thu, Dec 02 9:04 pm
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“You lost that loving feeling!”
Finally
Joined: 2/07/09 Posts: 1,636
Across from the Hyatt and Seaport Village
Posted Thu, Dec 02 9:32 pm
In response to How bout that bar Maverick got it on with Charlie. (Raging Bruin)
Says “Top Gun” on the side of the building
BRUINBLOOD
Joined: 9/14/05 Posts: 118
Lou and Mickeys
Posted Fri, Dec 03 9:32 am
In response to what is the best restaurant near petco park san diego?? (A W Root Beer Bear)
224 5th Ave

1 min walk to Petco, nice bar, pricey and tasty.
Zdogg2012
Joined: 6/25/22 Posts: 9
Birrieria
Posted Fri, Jul 22 12:42 am
In response to what is the best restaurant near petco park san diego?? (A W Root Beer Bear)
if you are not eating birria tacos what are doing? like 5 blocks away on newton.