Barrio Dogg

★★★★★ 4.5 (1125)

"Oh hell, yeah barrio dog is the best!!I came here with some riding buddies at the end of a ride. I had no idea how awesome this place was these dogs are gourmet and i'll be back. This place is wonderful. I need to try all their dogs.Pros:Lots of dogs to choose from Excellent customer service Clean restroom Con'sNot much parking, but we came on motorcycles so we can park anywhere we want"

Dogs & Aguas

★★★★☆ 3.6 (24) • $

"So freakin good! New food truck in Linda Vista. Lots of options of not only dogs but also fries, Philly steak, michelaguas, etc. Try their signature dog D&A. You won't be disappointed! Fresh food and amazing service. What more do you want ?"

American Flavors

★★★★☆ 4.1 (68) • $$

"The suite at Liberty Public Market that used to house Stuffed! is now the brick and mortar location of the American Flavors food truck. They have a similar but slightly smaller menu than what the truck offers. Burgers, hot dogs, and hot sandwiches (chicken, pulled pork) were the featured items.All of the hamburgers are served with two all-natural Angus beef patties and two slices of cheese so you are getting a lot of meat and paying a commensurate price. I picked the Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of seasoned waffle fries ($12). The smoked pulled pork came with a couple of pieces of bacon topped with a BBQ sauce, pickles, and a house-made slaw.The sauce was more sweet than tangy, but it complemented the moist pork very well. The waffle fries were addictive as I could have eaten a large basket of them. For quality and value, I gave this experience a 3.5 star rating."

The Sausage Plug

★★★★★ 4.9 (13)

"They are located outside The Home Depot. I was picking up some times during a lunch break and decided to stop by and have a hot dog. The combo deal is of good value. The dogs are pretty big. They are longer than the bun. They have the usual toppings available. Fried onions or a bacon wrap are extra. Two unusual toppings are crunched chips and a spicy crunchy chip to give it a little extra bite.Staff is very friendly. Since it is located outside the Home Depot, their is plenty of parking. It is a nice addition to the local food scene."

Charley's Famous Hamburgers

★★★★☆ 3.7 (406)

"Was in the area and craving for hamburgers. Searched for it and this place came up. I was expecting a sit down but it was a drive thru. One of the reviews won me over by saying it was the best burgers like how it was in the 90s. We gave it a try.Absolutely loved it. I got #6 double bacon combo ($11.95)It came with two thin pattie's, tomato, lettuce, onion, bacon, cheese, in house sauce and a sesame bun. So good! The fries remind me of McDonald and I love the shoe string fries lightly salted.I'm a sucker for corn dogs especially Wienerschnitzel and I saw 3 for $4.95. Had to try it and I'm liking it more than other places. Taste just the same with the batter and the hot dog was a size bigger! Oh and you must try the banana shake. Delicious. You taste actual chunks of banana. It was fresh, creamy and satisfied the sweet teeth.They sell croissants, Kebob sandwiches, cheese dog, pitas, and unique items like peanut butter bacon cheeseburger!There's an area for outdoor seating under the patio."

Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1100) • $$

"I used to frequent Lefty's about 20 years ago. At that time, I had recently moved to San Diego from the Chicago area and I was really missing my Italian Beef sandwiches and Chicago style pizza. Back then, there was only one Lefty's location, and you had to stalk parties leaving their tables in order to get a seat. Anyway, flash forward to last weekend, a group of friends and I met for dinner at Lefty's to wish farewell to a friend who was moving away. The days of the crowded, popular Lefty's are apparently over, but unfortunately, the days of the amazing Chicago-style food were also over. Anyway, when I arrived, my friend was saving a picnic table in the back garden area. I actually really liked the garden area. It is full of murals, great music on the speakers, and some family friendly lawn games. This is something that the Lefty's 20 years ago did not have that is a great improvement.Our other friends arrived a bit later and came with a cake to share. Lefty's is very open to parties, larger groups, and special events, as I noted that there were two other parties on the patio. They even brought us extra plates and forks to share the cake.It is not really a wine place, but they actually had several wines to choose from. I heard that the wines change regularly, so the staff member took them all out for me so I could choose. I chose a lovely glass of Pinot Noir. I also ordered the Italian Beef sandwich with hot peppers, and an order of mozzarella sticks to share with my friends. Unfortunately, the mozzarella sticks were just not cooked enough... no golden brown exterior, and they were not gooey and cheesy.. and not flavorful. The Italian Beef sandwich was a huge disappointment. When I think of Italian Beef, it is oozing with flavor and spices. This was a super boring sandwich that had no flavor until I added the juice. Even with that, the flavor was minimal. I did not try the Chicago pizza this time. A few of my friends ordered slices of deep dish, but it just was not very deep and did not look like Chicago deep dish at all to me.All in all, Lefty's had a lovely atmosphere in the heart of Mission Hills, but the food was a disappointment. With the growing number of Chicago food establishments in San Diego, I probably won't return."

Bluez Grill

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Checked out this new food truck down by the Meineke off of Dennery Rd. Must say I was pleasantly surprised. Everything I ordered came out pipping hot and fresh. The owner told me that they don't let their food sit around and cook everything to order. Which I appreciate. I usually don't like smashburgers but my burger was great. I ordered a double and it came out on a soft brioche bun. It was seasoned perfectly. Also ordered a side of fries, which where the potato wedge variety. They were fresh out the fryer and delicious. I'll be back to try some of the other menu items."

Zzang Hot Dog

★★★☆☆ 3 (6)

"Not sure what is up with all of these bad reviews. I ordered two corndogs, one mozzarella cheese, and one sausage . It literally took five minutes to come out, after reading these reviews, I timed it, and the guy helping me at the counter was super nice."

Mexidogs

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"It's a little cart where they sell TJ style hot dogs (bacon wrapped), burgers & fries. They can chop up the hot dog or burger and put it on the fries to make some Hot Dog fries or Burger Fries with nacho cheese. Excuse my pictures of the food as they are plain because I don't do veggies but they have caramelized onions, jalapenos, tomatoes & all the other typical toppings for hot dogs & burgers available. The couple who own it are super friendly and awesome. It's still new-ish but the food is pretty good. They are usually there on Fridays from 6pm-10pm. They take cash or Venmo. So stop by and grab a TJ hot dog or some burger fries, if they ask how you heard about them tell them Edwin sent you!"

Hot Dogs Tomateros

★★★★☆ 3.9 (41)

"Great place to grab a quick gourmet (bigger)TJ-style hot dog.They have a simple menu and selection. Its a cart Located next to A Mexican bakery where I was told they get their bread from which may be the Reason it was sooooooo good, fresh and delicious. Decently priced few seats and some standing room. You may have to park on the street or in the neighborhood. Can be difficult at times but tot worth it! Enjoy!"

Hot dogs Tj Style

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Delicious and the burger buns taste like freshly made bread. There is also a bakery located right where the hot dog stand is and the bread is amazingly good and so soft!"

Rockets Pizza and Subs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (135) • $$

"Pizza time. It was either this or Frazier Farms. I wanted to try something in the neighborhood and asking our fellow Neighborhood group on FB had lots people recommending Rockets. Not really knowing what to get I'm thinking you can't go wrong with the Supreme. Supreme has pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, and olives. I did however asked that half of the pizza doesn't have pepperoni as that's a bit spicy for the little one. I also ordered their 12 pieces of boneless wings and garlic bread. Pizza, well it really took a long time to actually get the pizza. I guess I came on a busy night. During waiting we needed to use the restroom. Come to find out that they're also owners of the comic store. Cool. Yay for bathrooms. Alright so once we got home the pizza was piping hot while the wings and bread was room temperature. I wish they cooked those last since it took awhile to get our pizza. I did see our bread and wings sitting there for a bit while just waiting in the store. Sooooo?? Well the pizza was good but it was lacking sauce, it was a bit dry for my taste and felt it needed more tomato sauce. I did however really really like the boneless wings. It was cool they gave us a variety of sauces to try. The garlic bread was just alright nothing exciting. I had to toast it as mentioned it was sitting out for a bit. Overall although not to my taste but I can see why people like the pizza here. Wings and wings is what I'm going to keep getting next time. :) Yum!"

Classics Malt Shop

★★★★★ 4.8 (1459)

"The atmosphere here is one-of-a-kind as it is one of the few true diners left in San Diego. They are known for their malt shakes (prepared the traditional way with their retro mixer) and classic burgers. Otherwise, they also serve Cheesesteaks, Doggers, and Sandwiches. I had the Buffalo Burger special with fries. This came on a brioche bun with a 1/4lb patty, lettuce, tomato, and onions. The burger was massive! It probably could have used better seasoning but their homemade ranch offered in a sauce container on the side was a save. The fries were a little overdone to my liking, but big and plentiful. On a bigger note, that toasted up brioche bun was intense; my jaw was working over time trying to get through that burger!The guys running the operation are true East Coasters. They are incredibly down to earth and, what seems foreign now, are all about fostering community bonds. A true anomaly in that they are one of the few honest businesses left. That in and of itself deserves recognition and praise! Nothing but positive vibes from this upstanding business!"

Top Dog

★★★★☆ 3.5 (4)

"I wanted to love this place...when i got my order there was maybe 2 teaspoons of chili and the bun was soggy. I just live like 10 minutes away. The fries were really good but once i ate a few handfuls they got really spicy for me. I would have ordered them if I knew."

Bluez Grill

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Checked out this new food truck down by the Meineke off of Dennery Rd. Must say I was pleasantly surprised. Everything I ordered came out pipping hot and fresh. The owner told me that they don't let their food sit around and cook everything to order. Which I appreciate. I usually don't like smashburgers but my burger was great. I ordered a double and it came out on a soft brioche bun. It was seasoned perfectly. Also ordered a side of fries, which where the potato wedge variety. They were fresh out the fryer and delicious. I'll be back to try some of the other menu items."

The Pastrami Stand

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"I recently became aware of this vendor when I noticed that they used to operate an outlet near me on a part-time basis. The Pastrami Stand now rotates across different farmers markets and breweries in the local area. On Sundays, they have a canopy set up at the La Jolla Open Aire Farmer's Market. The menu featured two pastrami sandwiches, five types of hot dogs, two styles of pastrami sold by the pound, and matzo ball soup when in season between December and April. There was also a special of the day that was a Chicago style hot dog.The Pastrami Dip was made up of smoked pastrami, yellow mustard, and pickles on a roll that was single dipped in au jus. The Number 18 consisted of classic NY style pastrami piled high on rye bread and topped with deli mustard. Of these two sandwiches, I picked the former. The bread and meat quality were both very good, however the portion size of six inches(?) did not justify a $15 price tag hence a four star rating."

Windy City Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"If you want an honest good hot dog, this is your place. Ordered the Chicago Dog. It took a little too long to get the food, but the end result was rewarding goodness."

Wobbly Wieners

★★★★★ 4.7 (23)

"I've heard drunken tales of how delicious their dogs are. These tales aren't fictional, best hotdogs in SD!My friends often go to bar that this cart shows up at (The Dog). I originally thought it was because of the free pool, or the divey neighborhood vibes. Nope. It's because of these hotdogs! I went strait for the stand as soon as I exited our uber. The smells draw you in, and you're immediately greeted by the chefs. I go all out and order the jumbo "ultimate gourmet". They work at a great pace to feed hungry customers but take their time enough to ensure their level of quality is met. Great group of guys.Spreading the cream cheese on both sides of the bun evenly, slicing the dog down the middle in order to cook and create a nice crisp sear to the dog. Professionals!... I didn't pay attention to the rest of the assembly, but next thing I know, I'm staring at a delicious hotdog. Pictures don't do justice. The pineapple habanero sauce added the perfect amount of sweetness and barely any spice to the top. I need to go back for more. I would walk blocks from the beach for these."

Tamales Brenda's

★★★★★ 4.9 (87)

"There are only two holidays that I crave all year long and they are Thanksgiving and Christmas. These are the typical time of the year where homemade tamales are in full season. When I found out about Brenda's tamales special, it was a must try location during my trip to SoCal. Stumbling upon her restaurant is equivalent to finding a needle in a haystack behind a hole in the wall. Long shot, but worth every bit of satisfactory feeling. This is exactly what her food will do for you.Her menu was about 15 items total. For a homecooked list of item served to the public, this was good enough to keep her specialty strong and fast moving enough to satisfy one's hunger. Of course I chose the Pork and Beef tamales to gauge the taste. The beef tamales was great. The style of prepping the beef was close to being barbacoa. The meat sliced away with the masa perfectly with a spoonful of balanced flavor proportion. The pork tamales caught me by surprised. The presentation is closer to Chicken Verde, and similar to the beef, it pulls away perfectly with the spoon. Neither too salty or bland, and melts away on your palates full of flavors.The preparation of the masa was the icing to this non-dessert dish. The corn mixed dough was perfectly mashed, leaving a smooth and soft texture to every bite. The masa alone was enough to satisfy my crave.I experienced the look on my friend's face as they take their bite of the Elote. The presentation alone gives a vibe of great taste, and the facial expression confirms the quality. Can't deny that I did not regret trying one.The level of service that Brenda offers with every plate is beyond exceptional. Her gestures are as warm as her meals. It is obvious to see that each dish is made with love which offers the comfort feeling of a homecooked meal. Definitely a spot to must try regardless of your timeframe availability!!"

Two Hands Corn Dogs - San Diego

★★★★☆ 4.3 (31)

"Was in the area checking out the outlet stores and saw this place with a sign that said "soft opening". Not really a huge corn dog fan but thought "what the heck"? They forgot my tater tots and also forgot to remove the ketchup and mustard from the original dog. Once those were corrected it was a very decent meal. I will give them a pass since they are new and wasn't busy at all and I am sure many kinks to work out. :-) Would come back for the tots when in the area next time."

Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle

★★★★☆ 4.3 (354) • $$

"Held off reviewing Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle for a long time, mostly out of fear that word would spread and somehow jinx this joyous little gem located on a public fishing pier in the middle of north San Diego Bay. With views of the downtown skyline and mountains in the distance, as well as huge naval ships and other boats entering and leaving port, there is no better place with a view to grab a beer and a bite in all of San Diego. Fathom has a stellar selection of craft beers on tap and the highest quality specialty casual foods (try their explodo dog or lumpia and thank me later). Other than being busy, and maybe the fact that you have to use the public bathrooms on shore (which while safe and clean, don't always have doors for privacy in the ladies, lol)...Fathom kicks ass. The owner is passionate about what he does and it shows. Dennis gives back to the community and his staff never disappoints. Fathom provides a consistently cool vibe without attitude or pretension, and it's easy to meet people if sharing an outdoor table. LOVE LOVE LOVE Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle...a unique joyous gem that satisfies the senses. I don't know many bistros, bars, or restaurants that can do that, and none as well as Fathom."

Zzang Hot Dog - Fashion Valley

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

"The service at this place is horrible, we ordered two sausages and the wait was over 20 minutes, they had our order on the counter for a long time and didn't give us the order, the lady kept delivering new orders while leaving us forgotten. With our order already cold, although we approached to ask for our order, she never apologized for the rudeness she did and she was also very rude, I definitely do not recommend this place, it is a waste of time and money."

Daddy's Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (476)

"Was famished and went next door to get some fudge from the candy store and the cashier recommended I try this place. Ordering was quick, food came out rather quickly and was able to satisfy my hotdog craving.For sure will be back when frequenting the candy store next door. :-)"

Underdog

★★★★★ 4.9 (54)

"I've tried Underdog on two separate occasions, and their food is consistently delightful! From the excellent banh mi hot dog to their fabulous burgers, Underdog offers something that can cater to most anyone's craving. The food options are quite creative and filling which still being affordably priced. The owner is super cool, and I love that they're all vegan so you don't have to modify anything. They also offer specials which are amazing as well. Note that they have modified their location recently and are no longer strictly at the gas station. Follow them on social media to find out where they'll be. Our favorite current spot they pop up is at Seek Beer which has ample seating to enjoy Underdog's wonderful food alongside a delicious beer."

Ssong’s Hotdog

★★★★☆ 4.2 (12)

"Located in the same space as Urban Bubble, this place has good Korean snacks. Their corn dogs are very crispy and fried perfectly. My daughter tried the mozz cheese stick and I love the rice coating, which gives it a chewy texture. I tried the spring roll seaweed stick which is seasoned, japchae noodles, wrapped in seaweed and fried in the same rice batter. But my favorite snack is the rice cake sausage skewer. So yum! If you're thirsty, grab a tea, smoothie, latte, and boba in the same place."

Burgers, Bait & Beer

★★★★★ 4.6 (285) • $

"Hoped on the wrong Ferry from Coronado and ended up at San Diego Convention Center. Found Burgers, Bait & Beer and our crew had a great lunch off the pier. Rave reviews on the American Burgers! I had something called the Kraken. Beef sausage with grilled shrimp, caramelized onions and corn in a chipotle sauce. Drinks and meals are ordered in the small building. The food is cooked in an outside kitchen. Seating is outside or along the pier. Ambience is "dive bar hole in the wall" in the most positive sense. You can also rent a fishing rig for $20 dollars a day and fish off the pier. Restroom facilities are next door in the public park facilities."

Zzang Hot Dog & Chicken UTC

★★★★☆ 3.5 (76) • $

"UTC Mall has gotten very extravagant, class, expensive, and yuppy the past several years. The eateries are all on the high end, making it very challenging to find something to eat for less than $12-13 for those who only come to visit H&M or the sale sections at The Gap and Macy's. Thankfully Zzang offers some delicious Korean style corn dogs(or should I say rice dogs?), that are hot, crispy, filling, and flavorful, for as low as $2.75! That gets you a basic corn dog, which I believe is rice based rather corn, but nonetheless still crispy, hot, and delicious, and it can be topped with any of Zzang's numerous and flavorful sauces. There also many other choices for less than $5, I recommend getting one with a mix of cheese and sausage!"

Two Hands

★★★★☆ 4.4 (36)

"First impression was great! I've had many different Korean corn dogs from different places over the years and I think these are one of the best ones I've had so far. I tried the Potato dog, Spicy dog, Elote corn on the cob and Kimchi fries. The corn dogs and Elote come with a lot of toppings and sauces which seem intimating at first, but it tastes so good and flavorful. If you order one with cheese filling, it gives you a nice melty cheese pull. Kim chi fries are a little spicy which is great. Yummy horchata slushie. The restaurant was empty on a Sunday evening which surprised me but there were a lot of to-go/door dash orders coming in. Service is friendly from both employees :) Right next door to Broken Yolk"

Hot Dogs @ 428

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (141)

"If you're craving for a hotdog late at night because you're drunk this a good spot. Service is quick and easy."

Hot Diggity Dog

★★★★★ 4.8 (41)

"Maybe I wasn't wasted enough so I just don't get it, but I did stop by for a dawg. It's been a while since I've hung out for a late night bender in Ocean Beach and noticed the cart when it was around the corner from Winstons Beach Club. This time it was in the parking lot across from The Joint and a few paces from The Harp and Pacific Shores.As the only hot dog cart in the area, it's a no-brainer. There aren't any alternatives along the sidewalk, other than maybe driving to the Jack in the Box down the boulevard or track down a taco shop nearby, but that's still too far for the usual hungry zombie shuffling down the sidewalk or for bar patrons that just closed their tab out.My Costco sensibilities say I shouldn't pay more than a buck-fifty for a plain hot dog, which includes a soda pop. There are a variety of specialty dogs, sausages, and vegan tofu dogs on the menu, with pricing between $2.25 for a plain turkey dog and $4.75 for a loaded dog. Unfortunately, the bacon-wrapped TJ danger dog is not on the menu. There is also an assortment of condiments to fully dress it up. Thumbs up for the Sriracha. The barbecue and hot sauces in unlabeled squeeze bottles are also good to try. Soft drinks to wash it all down are sold separately for $1.I had the OB Special. It was meh; not great. My gripe is that it was served up cold. I don't think any part of it was even warmed up. I've had dirty water dogs and grilled dogs, where they've been cooked and served hot. Maybe the propane tank was empty or they forgot to light it, but I thank my iron stomach for not suffering any illnesses.The relative easy to find location, late night snacking hours, and good customer service are all winners, but getting a Cold Diggity Dog is such a bummer."

Fatboy's Deli & Spirits

★★★★★ 4.5 (820) • $$

"Fatboy's Deli is pretty much your one stop shop for unique snacks, beverages, and their popular deli sandwiches. You can either take your food to go but they have a small mini patio to sit and eat at. The store itself is pretty small and has limited items but I saw they have unique imported snacks such as chips and even edible insects for sale. I came to try their sandwiches and selected their Deluxe Italian. Their deli meats and cheeses are from Boarhead which I do like. The sandwich took awhile to be prepared so I definitely would get the order in. It also came with your choice of a small scoop of potato salad or Mac salad and they ask if you want a pickle spear. I chose the Mac salad and it was decent! I split the sandwich with a friend and we both enjoyed the meal on the patio. I would come back to try some of their other creations but overall it is pretty simple."

El Santo Doggo

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Fantastic street food vendor on the corner of 17th and G, right at the 9 4 East freeway in the Arco parking lot. Friendly guys that make some fantastic Mexican American grub perfect for after a game at Petco or any other time you've got the late night craving! Tacos, burgers, hot dogs, and canned and bottled drinks. I paid $12.50 for a bomb cheeseburger with some grape flavor and incredible grilled onions. Highly recommend! LFGSD!"

Scotty Burgers

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)

"My first time trying Scotty Burgers inside Ye Olde Plank Inn. I ordered loaded fries and they are the best in town!!! Fries were cooked until crispy and deep golden brown, so they held up to the toppings.Loaded with crumbled burger patty, grilled onions and peppers, cheese and aioli topping. Delicious!!!!!!Reasonably priced too!Awesome customer service from Mitchell. :)They have a reward program which I was happy to join.So glad I wandered in today!"

Doggos Gus

★★★★★ 4.7 (329) • $

"Perfect spot for sitting outside enjoying our perfect weather. Grab a beer from the brewery then head outside and order up. The Baja dog is my favorite, but have tried and enjoyed quite a few others. Don't forget the churros. Not only are the dogs the best in town, the churros are as well."

Anny's Fine Burger

★★★★☆ 4 (850) • $$

"I prefer Anny's Fine over Five Guys in my mouth.I have visited here a couple of times as well as their Kearny Mesa location. This dining room area is relatively smaller in comparison, but the neighborhood restaurant has enough space to accommodate several families and beer buddy groups. There are also common area patio tables within the Santee Trolley Square food court area by the MTS station. Ample parking spaces too.Received a friendly greeting as I walked in. Checked out their chalkboard menu as well as the giant printed wall menu. Noticed some craft beers on tap.Took me a moment to decide on my to-go order because of the menu choices and options. Wifey got a Sand Dune and our Mini-Meez got their cheeseburger kids meals. This time I tried their Korean bbq steak sandwich. This craveable snack is hefty and could be a messy knife-and-fork meal for some to share. The bread held up well against the cheesy melty peppers and onions in the to-go box. Tender steak bites were tasty. For whatever reason my buds tasted more sweet teriyaki flavors over savory bulgogi vibes. Mini-me 2.0 wanted to check out the Bacon Cheese Fries. It's a good portion. I'd probably enjoy them more at dine-in because the fries don't stay crispy after getting smothered and covered for the car ride home."