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San Diego, CA |
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- Ouzi Lamb
braised lamb served on Ouzi rice & almond slivers w/ side of homemade yogurt; looks good! - Soujouk Flatbread
flatbread topped w/ minced meat & melted cheese; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1766 ratings |
since 2010; serving authentic Old Country style Lebanese comfort food |
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- Chuy Burrito
carnitas, chili relleno, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce in burrito; looks good - Shrimp a la Diabla
shrimp in (hot) Diabla sauce; served w/ rice, beans
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4.5 out of 5
931 ratings |
husband-and-wife team who saved to buy a house & opened the taco shop instead; serving authentic Mexican cuisine from family recipes |
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- "El Borracho" Beef Rib
ribs smoked 4 hours over white oak, smothered w/ chorizo queso & corn chip-serrano-pickled onion relish, served over polenta; looks good - Lamb Taco
smoked lamb cooked 4 hours in birria, tomato salsa, cumin guacamole, lettuce, lime crema & house flour tortillas, served w/ au jus; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
942 ratings |
high grade meats, smoked Texas-style BBQ & Argentinian grilled; "the moistest, juicy, tender, smokey BBQ in San Diego" (from its website); guest appearance: food critic Troy Johnson; Other Recipes: Chorizo | Chorizo Queso | Corn Chip-Serrano Relish | Flour Tortillas | Lamb Birria Broth | Smoked Tomato Salsa |
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- Braised Short Rib French Dip
wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, & beef jus; served w/ reduced beef jus & choice of French fries, coleslaw or spring salad; "the jus is luxurious" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Jo's Meatloaf
meatloaf wrapped w/ applewood smoked bacon; served w/ garlic mash potatoes, sautéed French green beans, beef demi glace; "some of the most tender, moist meatloaf I’ve tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
367 ratings |
started as a French bistro; "diner food w/ a bistro attitude"; named after owner Ric Libiran's sister |
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- "Good Morning Captain"
New England style kimchi chickpea cakes, shaved horseradish tartar sauce, radish & pickled cherry tomato salad, herb oil, chives - Skewers
chargrilled seitan, chimichurri, harissa, horseradish aioli; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1671 ratings |
opened in 2015; vegan restaurant w/ punk rock setting; guest appearance: American professional skateboarder Tony Hawk |
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- Beef Shawarma Egg Roll
Wagyu beef on shawarma spit; garlic aioli; looks good - Fattoush Salad Chicken Shawarma Wrap
torilla wrapped w/ chicken shawarma, fattoush salad (romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, pita chips, w/ a lemony dressing), garlic aioli; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1259 ratings |
voted #1 restaurant in the country (Yelp! 2020); owner/chef started selling cell phones, but wanted to start a food truck, watched a bunch of Food Network shows & w/ a lot of hard work & determination he was able to open his food truck |
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- Fried Rockfish
whole rockfish deep-fried topped w/ Thai ginger onion peanut sauce; "you are going to lose your mind! that's outrageous!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Special Lao Rib
spare rib, marinaded & sous vide for 24 hrs
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4.5 out of 5
329 ratings |
brother & sister migrated from Thailand to open restaurant serving Isaan food that blends the cuisine of Thailand, Laos & Cambodia |
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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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- 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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- Alligator Burger
served w/ curry fruit tapenade as a topping - Kangaroo Burger
served w/ creamed horseradish sauce - Santorini Burger
1/2 feef, 1/2 lamb with Greek tsatsiki sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
819 ratings |
2 German immigrants combining an old American tradition w/ a European bistro atmosphere; over 30 burger variations including exotic burgers (kangaroo, gator, ostrich, etc) and exotic toppings (fruit chutney, wine-infused pears, orange glaze, etc); Other Recipes: Turkey Burger w/ Orange Mustard Glaze |
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- Guido Burger
skillet-fried pastrami on burger served w/ ketchup, pickles, Swiss cheese, grilled onions & spicy brown mustard; inspired by Guy Fieri from 1st visit; looks good; #1 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers) - Bacon Cheeseburger
bacon patty (bacon is boiled, then chopped & seared on the grill) on top of burger; wrapped & served in the "burger diaper" (burger wrapper that is wrapped around half of the burger); looks good - Milkshake
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4.0 out of 5
6286 ratings |
started in 1969; moved to current location in 1991; recognized as one of the top 5 burger joints in the country by CNN (2009); "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" (it's a block from the beach); decor consists of wall-to-wall license plates |
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- Black and Gold Po' Boy
roast beef & shrimp; named after football New Orlean Saints team colors; looks good - NOLA Jambalaya
chicken & andouille; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
210 ratings |
casual joint serving New Orleans food |
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- Bananas Foster French Toast
local brioche, dipped in cinnamon-ginger custard, stuffed w/ spiced ricotta filling; powdered sugar & caramelized bananas foster; looks good! - La Havana Panini
slow-braised pork shoulder, nitrate-free ham, Dijon & grain mustards, homemade pickles & pickled shallots, Swiss cheese & 3-cheese blend; served w/ homemade chips; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1553 ratings |
husband-and-wife team; artisan bakery & café specializing in local, organic & sustainable food & sweets |
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- House Special Fried Rice
Chinese broccoli, shrimp, beef, eggs & Chinese sausage (made by owners' father) & chili sate sauce; looks good - Pho
Vietnam beef broth rice noodle soup; Guy got the "OB Special" (extra large w/ rare steak, well-done steak, brisket, flank & tripe); "I've had a lot of pho...this really is of the best"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Spicy Garlic Wings
jumbo premium mid-joint chicken wings marinated w/ garlic & spices; served on a bed of lettuce, onions & ranch dressing; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
4158 ratings |
opened in 2008; 40+ taps of beer available |
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- Pizza (El Diablo)
Guy Fieri concocted at airing; diced pepperoni, sausage, meatball, red onion, jalapeno, crushed red peppers, Sriracha hot sauce - Pizza (Donatello)
Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Grated Romano Cheese (no tomato sauce) - Pizza (Mona Lisa)
Pepperoni, Sausage, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives - Pizza (The Capone)
thin crust pizza; Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1959 ratings |
est. 2004; New York-style 18-inch pizza pies (thin crust); Italian-born chef; "pay attention to details"; uses bottled water for dough; 2nd DDD airing at new location (2121 El Cajon Blvd); Other Recipes: Pizza (Crime Scene) |
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- Chicken Shawarma Sausage
served in brioche bun & topped w/ tzatziki, kabob hot sauce - Hot Mushroom Sandwich
spicy fried Beech mushroom, bread & butter celery slaw, scallion mayo on Focaccia (vegan); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
972 ratings |
[CLOSED]; brewing company serving farm-to-table food |
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- Butter Burger
half pound of fresh lean ground beef, stuffed w/ garlic, tarragon, basil, & parsley butter; topped w/ cheddar cheese, garlic mayonnaise (made w/ a dash of paprika, cayenne & cumin); looks good! - Creme Brulee French Toast
thick French Toast w/ whipped cream & fresh strawberries topped w/ creme brulee sauce; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1355 ratings |
since 1985; down-home diner serving "hearty, healthy comfort food" |
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- Beef Taquitos
rolled-up tacos - Chile Relleno
- Tamales
- Pork Salsa Verde
pork & green tomato salsa; served w/ tortillas, rice & beans - Potato Taquito
mashed potato mix rolled in tortilla & deep fried; served w/ salsa, guacamole, lettuce & cheese; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1791 ratings |
opened in 1940; family-owned 3 generations; local favorite; started as a tortilla factory then bloomed to a full-blown restaurant serving around the world (including care packages to our soldiers) as well as to Congress & the White House |
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- Chicken 'N' Dumplings
steamed dumpling topped w/ chopped boiled chicken & gravy - Corned Beef & Steamed Cabbage
- Braised Lamb Shank
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3.5 out of 5
1375 ratings |
est. 1944; historic landmark |
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- Ensenada Cocktail
seafood cocktail w/ octopus, shrimp, surf clams
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3.5 out of 5
26 ratings |
real taste of Mexican culture; shares kitchen w/ Tuetano Taqueria; guest appearance: Troy Johnson, food critic for San Diego Magazine |
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- Lobster Roll
6 oz. of fresh Maine lobster w/ light mayo & celery; New England style, served on a grilled & buttered New England frank roll w/ Studio fries or coleslaw - Monte Cristo Sandwich
battered & fried sandwich stuffed w/ turkey, ham, Swiss & cheddar cheeses w/ raspberry preserves - Samson's Steak Sandwich
sliced & marinated prime rib sauteed w/ spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts & onion; topped w/ mozzarella & served on a grilled roll - "The Gaucho" Steak Sandwich
butterflied filet mignon tip on a torta roll; w/ chimichurri, chipotle cream, arugula & pickled onions; served w/ sweet potato fries - Lobster Pot Pie
lobster bisque, peas, carrots, lobster claw & pie crust - Whole Belly Ipswich Clams
deep fried & served w/ tartar sauce
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3.5 out of 5
2123 ratings |
neon-lighted diner w/ 1940s decor; "Do the time warp down Ruffin Road" (from its website) |
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- Bone Marrow Birria Taco
stewed shredded beef, bone (w/ bone marrow), onions, cilantro; you need to dig the marrow from the bone onto the taco; "100-percent indulgent" -Guy Fieri
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3.5 out of 5
288 ratings |
[CLOSED]; real taste of Mexican culture; shares kitchen w/ Mar Rustico; guest appearance: Troy Johnson, food critic for San Diego Magazine |
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