Best of San Diego · 2026
Best Restaurants in San Diego
Our top picks for restaurants in San Diego: Ed Fernandez Restaurant Birrieria (Otay Mesa), Smashburger and JOEY La Jolla — ranked by what thousands of San Diegans say in their reviews, weighed for consistency, and checked by us, from 441 places compared. Rankings are editorial and never for sale.
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Ed Fernandez Restaurant Birrieria
The South Bay birrieria that Yelp once named the No. 1 taco spot in America: beef birria with tendon, rich consommé and weekend menudo.
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Urban Plates
New American restaurant in Mission Valley East
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Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego
Restaurant in El Cajon.
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El Pueblo Mexican Food – La Jolla
A long-loved, casual Mexican spot on Pearl Street in La Jolla, with one of the strongest review records in the village.
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Thanh Tinh Chay Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant in College Area — also a vegan and vegetarian restaurant.
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Massachusetts Mike’s Pizzeria
A Hillcrest pizzeria on University Avenue, San Diego's top-rated pizza.
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