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- Quesatacos
top seller; crunchy tacos w/ shredded birria (goat), Monterey cheese, cilantro, onions w/ side of dipping consommé; "w/o question one of the best birria tacos I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Vampiros
crunchy tostada w/ melted Monterey cheese & shredded beef & served w/ side of rice & beans, onions & cilantro & tomatillo sauce; "I'm having a tostada revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
609 ratings |
food truck w/ long lines |
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- Chicken Shwarma Pita
all natural, antibiotic-free chicken marinated w/ 10+ ingredients; Halal; served in a house baked pita stuffed w/ lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickled cucumbers, & garlic sauce; looks good - Falafel Salad
freshly ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, & spices; fried upon order; served in a bowl of organic spring mix topped w/ tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, & Feta cheese w/ Tahini sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1212 ratings |
opened in 2017; co-owned by high school friends Osama Shabaik (former lawyer) & Mahmoud Barkawi (former aspiring cop); "born on the side of a gas station in Pacific Beach, San Diego" (from its website); serving authentic middle eastern street food; Other Recipes: Sriracha Tahini Sauce |
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- Double Barrel Dingo Dog
foot-long deep-fried & grilled spiral-cut beef hot dog topped w/ choice of chili & other toppings served on house made cornmeal bun; Guy got chuck wagon grind chili, cheese, Mojave mashed mustard, tomatoes, chopped onions, sour cream, cilantro, Jalepenos, corn nuts - Turkey Drive Chili
roasted ground turkey corralled w/ red kidney beans & 22 other "healthy" ingredients ("at Tub's, beer is healthy")
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4.5 out of 5
456 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; offer seven distinct chili varieties daily including vegan; casual western theme; Marc Summers & Dann Florek (Law and Order actor) made guest appearances; Other Recipes: Coal Miner's Slaw |
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- Beef Canola
Puerto Rican version of a hot dog; sweet plantain filled w/ spiced ground beef, shredded cheese & topped w/ Puerto Rican Remoulade - Chicharron Mofongo
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4.5 out of 5
127 ratings |
bar / nightclub offering a wide variety of music, food & art based events; serving Puerto Rican food; W.E.P.A. stands for "Where Everybody Parties At"; Other Recipes: Puerto Rican Remoulade | Sofrito |
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- Huevos Rancheros
Mexican breakfast dish w/ tortillas, beans, eggs and pulled pork on side; looks good - Nectarine Scones
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4.5 out of 5
247 ratings |
[CLOSED]; honorable culinary apprenticeship program for 16-24 year olds who have faced major challenges in their lives; everyone is a volunteer; Guy's foundation donated a WOW food cart to the program...very classy! |
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- Flame Thrower Panini
roast beef, pulled pork, pepper jack, jalapeno, marinated jalapeno, habanero salsa, Zam sauce - Three Meat Sandwich
BBQ only on Sat; smoked chicken, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, chipotle sauce; looks good (& juicy!)
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4.5 out of 5
337 ratings |
[CLOSED]; named after the owner's twin daughters; "fast & fresh" (no freezers on site & everything is made to order); Other Recipes: Coleslaw |
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- Korean Burrito
marinated Marin Sun Farms ground beef, kimchi, carrot, daikon, green onions, jalapeno, avocado, brown rice; looks good - Maccabi Bowl
falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, beet & walnut dip, olives, farro tabouleh, mixed greens, whole wheat crisps
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4.5 out of 5
244 ratings |
serving breakfast & lunch made w/ whole foods, all prepared fresh every day w/ ingredients responsibly sourced, primarily local, & always fresh |
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4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings |
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- Pad Thai
Guy got pork; looks good - Tom Yum Kung (Soup)
sweet, spicy, sour soup w/ shrimp; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
167 ratings |
opened in 2006; "probably one of the best Asian experiences I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Shrimp Pad Thai |
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4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings |
[CLOSED]; high-end food at modest prices |
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- Braised Beef Over Pasta
- Cabbage Dolmades
topped w/ lemon sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
363 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; named after owners'/chefs' daughter; Other Recipes: Keftedes (Meatballs) |
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- Grilled Shrimp and Grits with Tabasco Gravy
- Pain Perdue
variation of French toast - Southern Bubble and Squeak
pototo-southern green cakes, served with 2 eggs, topped w/ pot likker gravy & biscuit
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4.0 out of 5
882 ratings |
[CLOSED]; moved from original location (at 4307 Telegraph Ave); Other Recipes: Southern Greens |
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4.0 out of 5
2612 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2004; "hybrid" BBQ: styles ranging from Memphis to western North Carolina to a bit of Mexican and a touch of New Orleans |
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- Duck French Dip
sage-roasted duck breast, provolone, duck-skin, horseradish aioli, duck au jus; "in the world of great duck sandwiches that I've had--duck dishes--that's easily in the top 5 all-time of my life"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Death By Duck
duck fat fries, duck skin cracklins, duck confit served w/ raspberry-mustard dipping sauce; looks good - Jidori Hot Wings
buffalo blue (spicy), or volcano chipotle (super spicy), or honey Dijon & cilantro (not spicy); Guy got the volcano chipotle wings; comes w/ side of blue cheese dressing
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4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; in Koreatown; "beer bar focused on serving craft beer, and crafty food" (from website) |
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- Pan-Fried Fish Sandwich
top seller; looks good - Scrapple
not your traditional scrapple recipe--use pork butt (not snout and other pork "scraps"); "OMG! This I really dig!...I will be back for the scrapple!"-Guy Fieri - Souffle Pancake
similar to Dutch bunny; embedded with fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, berries, mangos, etc.)
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4.0 out of 5
2303 ratings |
Jersey-style diner setting in CA; ("And the kicker is...their own take on scrapple") |
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- Cacio e Pepe Arancini
calabrian chile aioli; looks good - Pork Sausage Pizza
thin-crust, mozzarella, house pork sausage, provolone piccante, fennel pollen, basil, sliced garlic, shishito & habanero peppers; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
554 ratings |
husband-and-wife team specializing in artisan-style pizza; "cozy neighborhood restaurant honoring the convivial roots of Italian culture and food, while being inspired by the abundant produce and coastal vibes of southern California" (from its website); guest appearance: comic Dennis Miller |
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- Chosun Burger
Angus chuck, American cheese, grilled spam, kimchi, pickled daikon, gochujang aioli, mustard - Drunken Chicken
beer-can baked Mary's free range chicken; served w/ cabbage slaw, pickled Daikon, jalapeno
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4.0 out of 5
885 ratings |
est. 2010; local neighborhood Koreantown gastropub serving Korean fusion cuisine & 25 craft beers |
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- Hamachi Crudo
hamachi (fish), sprouted broccoli tempura, ponzu, shiso aioli, black sesame; "delicate & balanced...that would compete with any Japanese restaurant on any level" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Tagliatelle Bolognese
tagliatelle, bolognese, basil, rosemary, parmigiano-reggiano; "in the top 3 best bolognese I've ever had in my life...that's a light's out dish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5
1862 ratings |
est. 2011; "American eclectic plates & craft cocktails" (from its website); one of celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso's restaurants |
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- Collard Greens
looks good - Ribs
pork ribs spice-rubbed & marinated for 24-hrs, smoked in red oak & pacaya for 3-4 hrs; served w/ side of homemade spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3034 ratings |
opened in 2008; Texas-style BBQ; moved from original airing Compton location |
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- Halibut Salad
Guy got it w/ Teriyaki - Halibut Sandwich
Guy got it w/ lemon garlic butter; looks good - Cioppino
hearty seafood soup made of wahoo, mahimahi, ahi tuna, scallops; served on plate of rice; looks good - Fish Tacos
Guy got sea bass; served on warm El Indio tortillas w/ cheese, cabbage, tomatoes & onions & topped w/ homemade white sauce; "that's one of my favorite fish tacos I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - "Track Taco"
grilled chipotle shrimp, onion mango slaw & cheese on a corn tortilla; topped w/ avocado, tomatillo sauce & queso fresco - Seared Ahi Salad
6 oz tuna crusted & grilled, served on greens w/ cucumbers, onion, carrots, tomatoes, capers & choice of dressing
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4.0 out of 5
4199 ratings |
since 2004; local favorite; break-down their own fish; choice of seasonings once you choose your fish |
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- German Bratwursts
blend of veal and pork with onions and herbs; handmade - Spaetzle
"like a German mac-and-cheese"; home made noodles with imported Swiss Cheese
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4.0 out of 5
753 ratings |
[CLOSED]; founded in 2007; gourmet bratwursts that include exotics like kangaroo, elk and ostrich; fan favorite |
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- Crispy Tiger Prawn Sandwich
deep-fried prawns w/ crab salad mayo, sliced avocado, Louisiana hot sauce and lettuce on a sub roll; looks good - Oxtail Polenta
pulled oxtail in "union sauce" on top of creamy polenta; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1264 ratings |
[CLOSED]; "killer, inventive pub food"; offer about 300 types of whiskey...even whiskey is on tap; Other Recipes: Texas Tomato Toast w/ Roasted Garlic Spread & Homemade Ricotta |
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- Ba'Corn Cheese
corn, bacon, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno, scallions served in a small skillet; looks good - Kalbi Bun
signature dish; beef, tempura onion, mixed greens, spicy aioli on an Asian steamed bun
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4.0 out of 5
1789 ratings |
[CLOSED]; "bao and brew spot"; 2 childhood friends who started in a food truck that opened a brick-and-mortar joint in 2014 |
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- Italian Stallion Burger
fan favorite; bison burger, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, mortadella, hot chopped Boston peppers, Cabernet vinaigrette; looks good; #10 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers) - Truckee Trainwreck
Meyer beef burger, cheddar cheese, onion ring, turkey chili (w/ peanut butter in it), fried egg (Guy got it w/o the egg); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1114 ratings |
fresh, fast & funky; cook everything fresh to order; owner donates time to hunger relief agency and used this location to store the donated foods that feeds 28,000 families per year...lead to the restaurant opening |
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- Ravioli all Citti
top seller; pork-based filling topped w/ creamy tomato sauce; made fresh everyday; looks good - Pizza
- Polenta
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4.0 out of 5
616 ratings |
family-run & owned; northern Italian cuisine |
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