The fast, casual concept is really catching on in San Diego. At Fun Diego Family we are totally on board. These places specialize in high-quality food at fairly reasonable prices. BIGA in downtown San Diego definitely falls in this category. They serve a variety of food, but our focus is on the pizza. BIGA serves…
In the Fun Diego Family, pizza taxonomy, Chicago deep dish falls into the thick crust category. This also includes Sicilian style and Detroit pizza, but many consider Chicago deep dish an entirely separate entity. To many New Yorkers, deep dish is an abomination to the name pizza. On our end, we love all styles of…
Petco Park is one of the nicest parks in Major League baseball. It is also home to many of San Diego’s famous local restaurants. It is a great place to sample the San Diego food scene. However, the options can be overwhelming and prices are definitely high. So to help with decision making Fun Diego…
In a few short years, the Taco Stand has taken San Diego by storm. This casual mini-chain is extremely popular and appears to be rapidly expanding, even beyond San Diego. This is Fun Diego Family’s overview of the Taco Stand. Type: Taco Stands/Street Tacos Location: North Park, Downtown, Encinitas, La Jolla (also Orange County and…
In our quest for the best pizza in San Diego, we have divided pizzas into four broad categories. Our fourth category we call Good Old American Pizza Parlor style. This is the type of place that is fun for the whole family. Generally, they have games for the kids and plenty of TVs playing sports…
Lolita’s is a small chain of neighborhood Mexican restaurants that has been around since 1984. Most of the locations are in the South Bay area, but we go to the Kearny Mesa location. This is our overview of Lolita’s Mexican Food. Type: Neighborhood Mexican Restaurant Locations: Chula Vista (3), Bonita, Downtown, SDSU, Kearny Mesa Our…
El Indio is one of San Diego’s oldest Mexican restaurants. It is known for having invented the taquitos. Its location right by downtown and the airport make it a solid selection for tourists. This is our overview of El Indio Mexican Restaurant. Type: Neighborhood Mexican Restaurant Location: What to Order: Taquitos, Mordiditas, Chips, Tortillas, Tacos,…
Being on the border with Mexico, San Diego is loaded with Mexican restaurants. The Mexican food scene has something for everyone. However, it can be confusing for newcomers. This is Fun Diego Family’s guide to the best Mexican food in San Diego. Categories of Mexican Restaurants At Fun Diego Family we like to put things…
Knockout Pizzeria in Mira Mesa is a dark horse in the best pizza in San Diego category. However, we have been going to this modest strip-mall location for probably 10 years. Knockout Pizzeria is a legit contender for a top NY-style pizza joint. This is our Knockout Pizzeria review. WEBSITE: http://kopzsd.com/ In my mind, there…
Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best pizza in San Diego. As part of this quest, we are also tracking pizza prices. This is our ranking of San Diego pizza prices. Overview Because all pizza is not created equal we have divided pizza into 4 major categories. This includes: Thin crust…