On our cross-country trips, we love stopping in New Mexico for the food. New Mexico has its own unique cuisine and we are big fans. We have developed many New Mexican recipes. However, one of the basics is a New Mexico Red Chili Sauce. This sauce is key to many delicious dishes. Go To Recipe…
Frito Pie is a dish I had always associated with Texas. However, in our travels to New Mexico we found a version of Frito Pie that is quite different from what we are used to. This Frito Pie was more like a salad. It almost seemed borderline healthy. So, of course, we had to make…
Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best pizza places in San Diego. One place many people told us to visit was Caffe Calabria in North Park. After a couple of visits, we can say Caffe Calabria has soared near the top of our favorite Neapolitan pizza places in San Diego. WEBSITE:…
Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best pizza places in San Diego. One category that is hard to review is what we call Fancy Italian/California pizza. This is the high-end pizza cooked in special ovens, often from Italy. One of the best places for this type of pizza is Isola Pizza…
Coronado is a small town directly across the harbor from downtown San Diego. It is almost completely surrounded by ocean. The Pacific Ocean is on one side and the San Diego Bay is on the other. This makes it a beach lover’s paradise. This is our look at Coronado Dog Beach. This is part of…
San Diego has some great bars that also serve an awesome burger. In many cases, these places are only available to those over 21. However, Werewolf American Pub is different. This is a bar/restaurant in the center of the tourist area of downtown San Diego. Werewolf happens to serve one of our favorite burgers in…
Along with Rocky’s Crown Pub, Balboa Bar and Grill is a leader in burgers for the 21+ crowd. Our kids have not tried it, but Balboa Bar and Grill definitely deserves a spot on Fun Diego Family’s top burger list. UPDATE JULY 2021: The Balboa is back open after being closed temporarily during COVID. WEBSITE:…
Grub Burger Bar is a small Texas chain that opened its first California location in San Diego. In a short time, it has become one of our favorite places. Its popularity shows we are not alone. In Fun Diego Family’s quest for the best burgers in San Diego, Grub Burger Bar is definitely on the…
The historic Barrio Logan neighborhood is on San Diego’s harbor front next to downtown and the Naval shipyards. This neighborhood is known for its celebration of Hispanic culture. Recently it has not only become a hub for Chicano art and culture but an up-and-coming trendy destination. Overview Like the Little Italy neighborhood, Barrio Logan saw…
San Diego has a vibrant downtown scene that has emerged over the past twenty years. For both locals and visitors alike Fun Diego Family has developed this 6-mile Barrio Logan to downtown San Diego Harbor hike. This hike actually starts next to downtown in the Barrio Logan neighborhood and incorporates most of the beautiful harbor…