Budget Restaurants in San Diego

Restaurants Overview
Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

101 Cafe A diner dating back to 1928 is both a local hangout and the headquarters...	$ Cuisine, American	Oceanside

Andrés Restaurant For more than two decades, Andrés was San Diego's sole...	$ Cuisine, Caribbean	Pacific Beach

The Arches Set right on the edge of the Borrego Springs Golf Course, this...	$ Cuisine, American	Borrego Springs

Azucar For a taste of Cuba in San Diego, head to this casual bakery...	$ Cuisine, Cuban	Ocean Beach

Bailey Woodfired Barbecue & Julian Brewery Even though the restaurant sports a rustic look with long picnic...	$ Cuisine, Barbecue	Julian


Barolo This quiet, candlelit restaurant in the Golden Triangle's Renaissance...	$ Cuisine, Italian	La Jolla

Barrio Star In a colorful, airy Bankers Hill space, chef Isabel Cruz of Isabel's...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Bankers Hill

Beachside Bar and Grill This surf-theme eatery is where families go for comfort food...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Encinitas

Big Kitchen Cafe It't got a big heart and big breakfasts, but otherwise this Golden...	$ Cuisine, American	Bankers Hill

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill Take one bite of the fresh, perfectly grilled fish at this seafood...	$ Cuisine, Seafood	Old Town

Bread & Cie There's an East Coast air to this artsy urban bakery and café...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Hillcrest

Bubby's Gelato A hardworking French couple makes the region's best gelato and...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Encinitas

Carmelita's Mexican Grill and Cantina A friendly family-run eatery tucked into a back corner of what...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Borrego Springs

Chin's Szechwan Cuisine Locals pick Chin's for special occasions. It feels rich, with...	$ Cuisine, Chinese: Sichuan	Rancho Bernardo

China Max This good-looking Convoy Street eatery has won multitudes of...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	San Diego

Cody's La Jolla Cody's serves up a delicious slice of ocean view along with American...	$ Cuisine, American	La Jolla

Coronado Brewing Company The carefully crafted beers, such as the Islander Pale Ale (IPA)...	$ Cuisine, American	Coronado

Craft & Commerce Winner of the 2011 Grand Orchid, one of San Diego's top design...	$ Cuisine, American: Modern Hawaiian	Little Italy

Don Chuy Family-run and utterly charming, Don Chuy serves authentic Mexican...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Solana Beach

Dumpling Inn Modest, family-style, and delicious, this is in some ways the...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	San Diego

El Pescador This low-key fish market and café in the heart of La Jolla...	$ Cuisine, Seafood	La Jolla

El Zarape There's a humble air to this cozy Mexican taqueria, but one bite...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	University Heights

Elijah's You don't go to a deli for the atmosphere, you for the food...	$ Cuisine, American	La Jolla

Farm House Cafe Chef Olivier Biouteau and his wife, Rochelle, are living their...	$ Cuisine, French	University Heights

The Field A family-run pub decorated with paraphernalia from an Irish farm...	$ Cuisine, Irish	Gaslamp Quarter

Franz's Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant This tidy, lace-curtained lakefront café specializes in...	$ Cuisine, Austrian	Cuyamaca Mountains

Front Street Bar & Grill Having fun is the rule here, where you can dine in a big indoor...	$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Temecula

Goldfish Point Cafe The menu at the Goldfish Point Cafe is very light—limited...	$ Cuisine, American	La Jolla

Harbor Fish & Chips Pick up a basket of fresh-cooked fish-and-chips at this dive...	$ Cuisine, Seafood	Oceanside

Hodad's No, it's not a flashback. The 1960s live on at this fabulously...	$ Cuisine, American	Ocean Beach

Isabel's Cantina A funky mix of Asian and Latin fare mingles on the inventive...	$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Pacific Beach

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern Jimmy's is a standout in the wave of recent gastropubs, and while...	$ Cuisine, American	Point Loma

JK Burgers & Hot Dogs If you're looking for a good messy burger or a hot dog with all...	$ Cuisine, American	La Jolla

Julian Pie Company The apple pies that made Julian famous come from the Smothers...	$ Cuisine, Cafe, American	Julian

Julian Tea and Cottage Arts Sample finger sandwiches, scones topped with whipped cream, and...	$ Cuisine, Cafe, American: Modern American	Julian

Karen Krasne's Extraordinary Desserts For Paris-perfect cakes, tarts, and pots-de-crème, not...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Little Italy

The Kebab Shop Easy to find in Europe but rare in San Diego are kebab shops:...	$ Cuisine, Greek	East Village

King's Fish House This warehouse-size restaurant is wildly popular with shoppers...	$ Cuisine, Seafood	Mission Valley

Kono's Surf Club Café Kono's in Pacific Beach lures the locals with an outdoor patio...	$ Cuisine, American	Pacific Beach

La Caseta The "little cottage" serves up small surprises. Chef Delos Eyer...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Fallbrook

La Especial Norte Casual to the point of funkiness, this Mexican café is...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Encinitas

Lanna There are always colorful fresh flowers in this Thai restaurant...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Pacific Beach

Lucha Libre On any given weekday at lunch, you're sure to see a line of locals...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Old Town

Mama's Bakery & Lebanese Deli This little house converted into a restaurant serves some of...	$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	North Park

Marketplace Deli Don't be put off by the retro sign out front, the Marketplace...	$ Cuisine, American	Bankers Hill

Michele Coulon Dessertier The desserts are magnificent at this small, charming shop in...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	La Jolla

Miguel's Cocina Old Town Located on Old Town's main drag, Miguel's has a covered terrace...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Old Town

The Mission With its simple but hearty café food, the Mission is a...	$ Cuisine, American	East Village

Monsoon An exceptionally attractive restaurant, Monsoon delights diners... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Indian	Gaslamp Quarter

Mother's Kitchen This popular stop for motorcyclists (the road up there is the...	$ Cuisine, Vegetarian	Palomar Mountain

Mr. Peabody's Burgers & Ale Burgers and beer are an unbeatable combination anywhere, but...	$ Cuisine, American	Mission Valley

Neighborhood There's no ketchup in the house—the young owners (inspired...	$ Cuisine, American	East Village

Osteria Romantica The name means "Romantic Inn," and with a sunny location a few...	$ Cuisine, Italian	La Jolla

Phil's BBQ At peak dining hours, the line can be hours long for diners craving...	$ Cuisine, Barbecue	Point Loma

Phuong Trang One of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in San Diego...	$ Cuisine, Vietnamese	San Diego

Pizza Port Local families flock here for great pizza and handcrafted brews...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Solana Beach

Pizzeria Arrivederci The superhot oven in this restaurant, which is run by a native...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Hillcrest

Pizzicato Pizza Almost everything at Pizzicato, an East Coast phenomenon that...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Bankers Hill

Prepkitchen If you're looking for a less expensive La Jolla option, head...	$ Cuisine, American	La Jolla

Red Pearl Kitchen Vivid red Venetian plaster walls, a loungey vibe, and a widely... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Asian	Gaslamp Quarter

Ricky's Restaurant Chain restaurants haven't driven out all of San Diego's old-line...	$ Cuisine, American	Mission Valley

Saffron Noodles Outdoor tables on a narrow sidewalk and inexpensive prices make...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Hillcrest

Sessions Public From the short rib sliders, duck confit Thai summer rolls, and...	$ Cuisine, American	Point Loma

Soups 'n Such Cafe It's worth the wait for breakfast or lunch at this cozy café...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Julian

Starlite This trendy 21-and-over establishment attracts a diverse and... Reserve	$ Cuisine, American	Old Town

Sushi Diner With Rastafari flags, surfer videos on loop, and Bob Marley-inspired...	$ Cuisine, Japanese: Sushi	San Diego

Sushi on the Rock There's something fun about Sushi on the Rock, from the young...	$ Cuisine, Japanese: Sushi	La Jolla

Tartine There's always a dish of water for canine pals on the terrace...	$ Cuisine, French	Coronado

Tender Greens "Farm-fresh ingredients served up with little fuss" is the ethos...	$ Cuisine, American	Point Loma

The Tin Fish On the rare rainy San Diego day, the staff can take it easy at...	$ Cuisine, Seafood	Gaslamp Quarter

URBN Coal Fired Pizza A few blocks east of 30th Street (North Park's restaurant row)...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	North Park

The Venetian The spacious back room of this casual but intimate neighborhood...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Point Loma

Viva Pops Frozen treats are elevated to an art form at this colorful shop...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Old Town and Uptown

Wynola Pizza Express Locals and San Diegans come to this quaint and casual indoor-outdoor...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Julian

The Zodiac Men like to lunch at this elegant room in the luxurious Neiman...	$ Cuisine, American	Mission Valley
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