Restaurants in National City
Best Restaurants
Noodles • $$
Steak House • $$
“Had the pleasure of being served today by Stephanie P, who made her multi-tasking look easy. All food delivered as ordered, hot, on time. Extras brought with a smile. Highly recommended.”
Mexican • $$
“We ordered the shrimp tacos and chicken tacos. The shrimp tacos were so good my husband ordered more to go, then ate them in the car. They are battered, deep fried but the breading is thin and the shrimp are large. They also bring a tray of sauces so you can try whichever ones you want on your tacos. We will definitely visit again when we already in town.”
Sushi • $$
“Sushi is DELICIOUS! Customer Service is Awesome! Place is Mellow and Relaxing and very Enjoyable!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Hawaiian • $$
“Monisa .. aka marissa dont you have kids to set an example for.. immature behavior. Supporting all small business is a better way to go.”
Seafood • $$
“Best Mariscos Delivery service no cap !!”
Japanese • $$
“The food is amazing, as is the service. My family have eaten there since they opened in 1986. They were small then, when Swenson's ice cream used to be next door. My favorite dish was the champon noodles. It still tastes the same!!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Chinese • $
“My wife and I recently stopped by because we were craving hot pot. The food was phenomenal. The server by the name of Vee was super kind and welcoming, will be coming back!”
Filipino • $
“Longanisa is a fire item that goes fast in the morning. The biggest bangus i have ever seen! Literally bigger than the frozen ones I grew up with from seafood city! Got palabok pancit 2 item combo for +$1 upgrade for the pancit. Also 1 bbq chicken skewer and 10 lumping. And cant forget the free sinigang! GANG GANG 😂 in total spent $42. Breakfast for me and the whole family 🫶💪👍”
Chinese • $
“This restaurant is a National City favorite and mainstay of available Asian-themed eateries. In an area with similar and competing food offerings, coming here for take out or dine in is worth the time. The menu offers items for lunch, dinner, and party trays. Of note, the crispy chicken wings are a very popular item.”
Steak House • $$
“Had the pleasure of being served today by Stephanie P, who made her multi-tasking look easy. All food delivered as ordered, hot, on time. Extras brought with a smile. Highly recommended.”
Indian • $
“I had the beef biryani delivered to my place. I wanted it spicy. They did and it was perfect. The food was delicious! I will be ordering from them again for sure!”
Mexican • $$
“We ordered the shrimp tacos and chicken tacos. The shrimp tacos were so good my husband ordered more to go, then ate them in the car. They are battered, deep fried but the breading is thin and the shrimp are large. They also bring a tray of sauces so you can try whichever ones you want on your tacos. We will definitely visit again when we already in town.”
Sushi • $$
“Sushi is DELICIOUS! Customer Service is Awesome! Place is Mellow and Relaxing and very Enjoyable!”
Mexican • $
“The best in town. La mejor en el condado de San Diego, Ca. Great Tijuana Flavor, El Mejor Sabor de Tijuana”
Seafood • $$
“first time, won’t be the last, super delish and very good prices”
Outdoor Dining
Brunch • $
“The food was good and the restaurant itself is nice. The service was extremely slow. We had to wait about ten to fifteen minutes.Just to have someone come and take our order.”
Bubble Tea • $
“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks”
Mexican • $
“Hands Down the best carnitas of all of San Diego. My family and I always buy our carnitas here. We get the carnitas by the pound and they are delicious 😋. They also catered 2 of my party events my baby shower and my daughter's 1st communion at a reasonable price. I said I wanted for 50 people and they set it up in party trays and I picked it up. It came with everything: carnitas, rice, beans ,3 salsas, chiles with sauted onions, guacamole and chicharrones. To ensure that they stayed walm i put the food on party trays warmers. My guest loved it and was a hit ♥️🙏”
Hawaiian • $$
“Monisa .. aka marissa dont you have kids to set an example for.. immature behavior. Supporting all small business is a better way to go.”
Thai • $
“i tried ping yang on my lunch break today. it’s in a cute and chill market space, seems great for an office lunch out or families. the thai family who run it are really sweet and they were happy to help me pick something to try. ive had a lot of great thai food before, and this place is amazing! i ordered their honey pork rice and LOVE it- it reminds me of other thai bbq pork dishes ive had but the flavor here is beautifully complex with a really perfect hint of black pepper. i also had the chicken teriyaki gyoza, and it is extra crunchy and fantastic. i’ll definitely be back to try their pork belly dish, it looks super good!”
Mexican • $
“Best tacos you can ever have. Love going on Saturday & Sunday mornings to eat fish tacos.”
Vietnamese • $
“Excellent 🍲 Pho, the spring rolls are very good. The place is small but very cozy.”
Mexican • $
“El mata hambre me gusto mucho. Los visitaremos en nuestra próxima visita a San Diego.”
Vietnamese • $
“We tried this restaurant two nights ago, for the first time. I called and placed an order, it was ready in like 15 minutes for pick up. Brought it home and devoured every bite! We got the BBQ Pork rice plate, BBQ Chicken rice plate, steak Pho, and egg rolls. It was enough for my husband, two of my children, and myself. It was absolutely delicious!”
Mexican • $$
“Great customer service great food bomb flavor quality products Omar and Oscar took care of me go show some support y’all 💯”
Barbecue • $$
“We ordered lechon and it was so good! The skin was crispy and sesoned very well! Their home made sarsa was the best! 💕 we will be ordering again soon!”
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Mexican • $
“Their adobada tacos are super cheap and absolutely to die for, and their adobada fries come as a huge portion - definitely recommend if you like adobada. Their adobada also has cinnamon in it, so if you're a fan of adobada that's cinnamon-y, 100% recommend trying this place.”
Chinese • $
“i love this place. get the salt and pepper chicken wings so good. also fried rice is also really good. they only take cash so make sure you bring it and say hi to the nice lady in the front :)”
African • $$
“Absolutely loved the food, the service and the music!! Maria, our hostess, is a vibe. Thanks Maria for a memorable meal and we look forward to the Temecula location.”
American • $$
“My family and I had a wonderful experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere, staff and price were on point. We definitely will be back to this restaurant.”
Chinese • $
“This place is a hidden gem right off the freeway very easily to get to service is always outstanding doesn't matter who you are staff treat you like VIP love this place food is just absolutely phenomenal great date night place to go to”
Pizza • $
“I am so glad I tried this place! The food here is absolutely fantastic. The pizza dough is perfectly soft and fluffy, and they definitely don't skimp on the cheese.
Beyond the amazing pizza, their wings and fresh salads are some of my absolute favorites. On top of the great quality, the prices are incredibly reasonable and hard to beat. You can really tell the owner takes genuine pride in the food and the restaurant. The service was excellent, friendly, and our order was prepared quickly.”
Mexican • $
“The carne asada fries and tacos were delicious and plentiful! It was so much meat on the fries and inside the tacos, more than any other carne asada fries and tacos I've ever had at other places!”
Breakfast • $
“Great food and service. We didn’t have to wait. We were seated right away and I food came out quickly.”
Chinese • $
“The cook is a great guy. My man been going alot of years and he introduced me to the place. Not really a sit and eat type but I love the vegetables they have. The pricing for the salt and pepper wings is great &he runs specials like 2 get 1 free. When I’m feeding a lot of people it’s my go to place.”
Tacos • $
“Entre a probar los tacos de adobada, el güero que me atendio muy amable se tomó el tiempo de explicar todo el menu , termine comiendo un plato con arroz y frijol y tres tacos , todo delicioso!!!!!”
Seafood • $$
“Excellent place and the food was delicious, the aguachile was great. I've been to other places and the truth is that it has nothing to do with the exquisite and very good flavor. I recommend it.”
Tacos • $
“I crossed the border into Mexico hoping to find those delicious street tacos I remember from 30 years ago. Spent days looking and no matter the location the recommendations, suggestions. I crossed back over good ol California. I stopped here because I saw a line so long. One would curiously wonder why? My spidy senses were right on the Money. The BEST tacos, burritos, quesadillas.”
Puerto Rican • $$
“Just happened to drive by the truck today and had to stop once I saw that beautiful flag I already had dinner plans but those changed real quick and I’m real glad they did because these guys make some delicious and authentic Rican food. Going back from my Christmas I read it five flags 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷”
Filipino • $$
“Food was delicious, service was great, place is clean. I will be back for more😋😋😋”
24 Hour Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Stopped by this Jack in the Box to try the new ribeye burger, thanks to the coupon from retail me not app, buy one and get one free. The ribeye burger was great and the restaurant was well-maintained and decorated for Christmas. Keep up the good work, I will be back soon.”
Coffee Shops • $
“A good customer services, friendly employees they are working hard in order to serve proples ?”
Mexican • $
“Just realized we’ve never given this place its props. Been going here for years and it’s consistent and good, even late night. So many music-writing sessions.”
Bar • $$
“I enjoyed myself ??? The co-owner was awesome as she moved around the crowd and spoke to ppl and seen her help clear tables ? The dj on Friday night was dope, had me dancing ?? The bartender (white dude with long hair ??) he has stellar customer service ?? met friendly people and staff! I like how they have a smoking area where you could still hear the music dead on , but they could have dimmer lights in the smoking section coz it bothered my eyes ???? I didn't get to try the food but I look forward to doing so soon!! Security was on it, great communication skills amongst each other and they paid attention all around; I felt safe.. I don't think anyone would mess with ??. Bathroom was very clean and the long mirror A+ ???. I ordered patron and redbull, I suggest they keep their redbulls chilled since a customer like myself orders the entire can ? price was decent!! I went earlier so parking was great for me but probably not for the late heads ?”
African • $$
“Absolutely loved the food, the service and the music!! Maria, our hostess, is a vibe. Thanks Maria for a memorable meal and we look forward to the Temecula location.”
American • $$
“My family and I had a wonderful experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere, staff and price were on point. We definitely will be back to this restaurant.”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $
“Picked up adobo chicken, Shanghai lumpia, empanadas- all my Filipino favorites. Everything tasted so delicious, hot, and fresh. Thank you for cooking and making my day even better!!”
Cupcakes • $
“the mazapan cupcakes ate to die for. my boyfriend is all abiut them. ive ordered the mazapan drip cake 2x from her. and the strawberry 4 leches ooomgg must try. i always regret not placing an order in advance but if i did i would gain 3x more this quarantine! sams attention to detail is amazing. and shes super sweet also!”
Bakery • $
“Food was tasty! Offered picture cake too. Will be back for our Anniversary for picture cake. Christine has patience answering all our questions! Kind and helpful!”
Seafood • $$
“Best Mariscos Delivery service no cap !!”
Mexican • $
“This location has great customer service and delicious food. Get yours togo during these times. Pic: Carne Asada Fries and Torta Especial with Mexican Coke”
Chicken Shop • $
“Visiting family from the East Coast and my daughter took me here today. I was stationed in Daegu South Korea for 2 years while in the Army. we used to get bb.q chicken almost every weekend. The kids loved it and so did I. This was my first time having it in 8 years and it immediately brought me back to being in Daegu. The food was amazing and brought us right back to being there. I highly recommend you check them out, you won't regret it!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Their flavors are great. I've yet to find one I wouldn't order again but they don't do samples. A weird choice for an ice cream shop considering they don't do conventional flavors.”
Japanese • $
“Rainbow sushi is absolutely scrumptious and bursting with freshness! And let me tell you, the fried rice with shrimp is to die for. I highly recommend this place - it’s a must-try for foodies!”
Salvadoran • $
“The food was delicious and fresh. The service was good the waitress had her hands full she was the only one there serving everybody and attending the cash register. There was no AC the place was extremely hot but overall the food made up for everything. The pupusas were outstanding. I would highly recommend this place”
Sushi Bar • $
“Amazing food while we were visiting the area. Best service and the food presentation was perfection. Portions and pricing are both outstanding. 10/10 recommend.”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“The place is very clean. Variety of flavors and toppings and the staff is very friendly. Price is about $0.49 per Oz. Filled up with kiwi strawberry, watermelon, and cookie n cream. Comparable with NuYo, but pricier.”
Seafood • $$
“Crab Pub is the best! I’ve spent years going to Crab Hut but it’s been getting so expensive. I found Crab Pub literally a few days after they opened and been going ever since. I recommend then to everyone. You won’t be disappointed. Only thing they don’t have is corn bread but it’s ok!”
Japanese • $$
“It is my favorite ramen place, I always come here to socialize with friends, and I love how spacious it is. Even on a busy day it doesn't feel cramped up. Their food is excellent, both ramen and sushi.”
Chinese • $$
“The Best Ever Chinese Restaurant I Have Ever Been To. My Tita's Loved It So Mucho!!!! 5 star Rating”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Japanese • $$
“The food is amazing, as is the service. My family have eaten there since they opened in 1986. They were small then, when Swenson's ice cream used to be next door. My favorite dish was the champon noodles. It still tastes the same!!”
Beer Bar • $
“11 dollar smashburger. order online is convenient.
i thought it was actually really good, i liked it more than the friendlys
lumpia was decent but can skip”
Bar • $
“have such a good time whenever I come here! good drinks and fun vibes especially on the nights there’s a dj. also special shoutout to John Marc for always providing the best service and always being super cool!”
Bakery • $
“This bakery has some great pastries, but I found the service a bit hit or miss. The chocolate croissants were delicious, though! I’ll probably come back, but I hope they improve the customer experience.”
Bar • $
“Everything about it is fantastic! The beers are delicious and the owners are so welcoming! Thank you for hosting my 29th birthday!!!💕”
Barbecue • $
“the beef sandwich, the pork ribs, hot links, the chicken and the sides”
Burgers • $
“Great staff and manager and food! We had an issue with an Uber driver taking off without all our food. We called, reordered, and manager called us to confirm reorder and ensure this time driver did not leave without our food. Great customer service!”
Asian Fusion • $
“You absolutely cannot go wrong with the wings here! The soy garlic and spicy flavors are both incredible—the chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The food came out hot, fresh, and fast. Hands down the best Korean fried chicken in the area!”
Barbecue • $$
“We ordered lechon and it was so good! The skin was crispy and sesoned very well! Their home made sarsa was the best! 💕 we will be ordering again soon!”
Pizza • $
“Cheaper than dominoes but taste way better in my opinion. Youre not getting an authentic Italian or new york pizza eating experience here... but thats not with this place is. This is place is to get a great pizza at a great price. Worth every dollar. Especially good for birthday or office parties or whenever you just need good ol pizza in bulk.”
Sushi Bar • $$
“They always take a while to get your order ready ALWAYS! But the wait is very worth it. I had originally came here for the pork katsu and curry which is really good. I tried their sushi for the first time last night and was seriously surprised, in a good way. I’ve tried several sushi places in the South Bay and this is some of the best. If you’re ever in the area and craving sushi you should try it! I recommend it.”
Bubble Tea • $$
“I tried the oreo brown sugar marble with SCC and boba drink and added crystal bobba and lychee jelly that honestly just surpassed my expectations.
The flavor was spot on, not too sweet, and the boba had the perfect chewy texture. It was refreshing and really hit the spot. Definitely one of the better drinks I’ve had recently.”
Filipino • $$
“we're lucky to find this place to cater late night snacks for our wedding reception. we ordered trays of their pork and veggie lumpia and turon. they were all a hit and tasted great that there was no leftover. there's still turon left but it's probably because everyone was full from our cake. the owner/server are very kind and accommodating to deliver to our venue even if late night. we just need to pay a bit extra which we understand since it's all the way to la jolla. overall satisfied and great memory for us!”
Cheap Eats
“Great food and ice cream. Very good service given by a sweet lady.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Orders are made fresh, family owned atmosphere, very kind, explains menu well, got a strawberry banana smoothie and a strawberry raspado with lechera. 10/10 no complaints”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Love it and delicious... I will be back definitly... Very cheap prices...”
Chicken Wings • $
“Pickup was ready in less than 10 minutes. Everything was delicious! That mango sauce is my favorite and the boneless wings were big”
Japanese • $
“I Definitely Liked The Delicious Chicken Rice Bowl And Shrimp Campera. Oh Service Was Great & The Portions Definitely Worth The Cost. I Seriously Recommend This Place & Know Your Family Will Too.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The cashier was friendly. I asked for his favorite drink, the nutty boy, I added caramel drizzle. I recommend it. It's not too sweet and you can taste the coffee.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Besides being my home church, I love this coffee house. Coffee was amazing!!! 💞💕💞💕💞💕”
Dessert • $
“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious”
Bar & Grill • $
“Great local vibe. Competent staff...friendly. Wings and Philly quesadilla were wow. I needed a chill night on my travels and they delivered Cool dive bar experience.”
Filipino • $
“I've never had fresh Hopia before and Ching's is excellent! The empenadas are awesome too with that Filipino flavor I've been missing. The turon is fantastic because they don't put a bunch of sugar all over it. Service was great as well, giving me the most fresh Hopia they had from the oven. I'll definitely be back!”
Bakery • $
“Food portion is a little off if you dine in. The rice and meat ratio is not good. Rice looks like they only gave you 1 or 1.5 scoop while the meat is a good amount. We got the spamsilog and wife got the tapsilog. They gave us 4 slices of spam, which is a good portion vs the rice. Good flavor on the food, the garlic rice, just needs a little bit of salt to taste. Overall good experience!”
Bakery • $
“A dozen of fresh out of the oven hot and fluffy cheese balls for a little over 8 dollars. I ate 5 right away on top of a box of siomai. First time here and already can't wait to go back! The owner lady is very welcoming”
Seafood • $$
“Excellent place and the food was delicious, the aguachile was great. I've been to other places and the truth is that it has nothing to do with the exquisite and very good flavor. I recommend it.”
Latest Reviews
Coffee Shops • $
“A good customer services, friendly employees they are working hard in order to serve proples ?”
Steak House • $$
“Had the pleasure of being served today by Stephanie P, who made her multi-tasking look easy. All food delivered as ordered, hot, on time. Extras brought with a smile. Highly recommended.”
Pizza • $
“i guess you can say one of the best pizza shops in south bay if not in san diego . the price and the quality of food is awesome , beside the great customer service. and the guy behind the counter very professional . and he Does look like Vin :) So thank you Zappy for everything”
Japanese • $$
“It is my favorite ramen place, I always come here to socialize with friends, and I love how spacious it is. Even on a busy day it doesn't feel cramped up. Their food is excellent, both ramen and sushi.”
Mexican • $
“Best tacos you can ever have. Love going on Saturday & Sunday mornings to eat fish tacos.”
Restaurant • $$
“My family and I had a wonderful experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere, staff and price were on point. We definitely will be back to this restaurant.”
Tacos • $$
“Heard n Read about how good there Taco's are Grandson Jay n I ventured out , Jay 10 generally doesn't comment about his meal as we left he says that's the best meal he's ever had & then it was the best tasting Burrito ever , I had the signature pastor Taco's , 3 they were excellent , presentation was delicious... We'll be back”
Restaurant • $$
“Absolutely loved the food, the service and the music!! Maria, our hostess, is a vibe. Thanks Maria for a memorable meal and we look forward to the Temecula location.”
Hawaiian • $$
“Monisa .. aka marissa dont you have kids to set an example for.. immature behavior. Supporting all small business is a better way to go.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Brunch • $
“The food was good and the restaurant itself is nice. The service was extremely slow. We had to wait about ten to fifteen minutes.Just to have someone come and take our order.”
Chinese • $
“This restaurant is a National City favorite and mainstay of available Asian-themed eateries. In an area with similar and competing food offerings, coming here for take out or dine in is worth the time. The menu offers items for lunch, dinner, and party trays. Of note, the crispy chicken wings are a very popular item.”
Sports Bar • $
“Angelina, the hostess, was super attentive! While she was cleaning a table, I asked if she could let my server know that I wanted to change my order, and she did without hesitation. When my food arrived, she even came over to make sure it was exactly what I had ordered.
She provided exceptional customer service and made me feel taken care of throughout my visit. I truly think she has what it takes to be a great server someday!”
Burgers • $
“Great staff and manager and food! We had an issue with an Uber driver taking off without all our food. We called, reordered, and manager called us to confirm reorder and ensure this time driver did not leave without our food. Great customer service!”
Tacos • $
“I crossed the border into Mexico hoping to find those delicious street tacos I remember from 30 years ago. Spent days looking and no matter the location the recommendations, suggestions. I crossed back over good ol California. I stopped here because I saw a line so long. One would curiously wonder why? My spidy senses were right on the Money. The BEST tacos, burritos, quesadillas.”
Filipino • $
“Longanisa is a fire item that goes fast in the morning. The biggest bangus i have ever seen! Literally bigger than the frozen ones I grew up with from seafood city! Got palabok pancit 2 item combo for +$1 upgrade for the pancit. Also 1 bbq chicken skewer and 10 lumping. And cant forget the free sinigang! GANG GANG 😂 in total spent $42. Breakfast for me and the whole family 🫶💪👍”
Fast Food • $
“Friendly staff. Drive thru was very quick to hv the food ready and was hot.”
Chinese • $$
“The foods are very good and have a lot of options. I like the fried crabs and fried chicken here. Their sushi bar is also good and fruits and salad bar. They also have soups and ice cream machine. So far so good for affordable price. 4 star because of their bathrooms needs a little attention and need some TLC”
New Restaurants
Korean • $
“First time trying Korean hotpot and it was very good. We liked it so much we came back the next day and tried a different item from the menu but the pork bone soup is the best.
I guess the service varies, the night we were there everything went well (Riley is awesome) but the next day we came back for lunch with a different staff was kind of off and don’t feel like serving us. But overall still recommend to try it!”
Bubble Tea
“Hello. I love this place because they are very affordable options. A man working there gave me free boba after I asked if it was an upcharge. I gave him a 1$ tip (all I had in bills) Super good I got an iced strawberry drink!”
Cafe • $
“I got the Box A sushi box! I got a Philadelphia roll, dragon roll, and seaweed salad. Paid a little extra to sub a soda for their Daily Matcha. Total was around $25. I am honestly so surprised at how good the sushi is! I've definitely paid much more for this quality, really amazing value for all the food you get. Fish is generous and has a very fresh taste to it! Matcha is very good, balances sweet and bitter perfectly, overall smooth and refreshing. Inside there is some seating and tables, this makes a great study location for National City. Staff was super sweet/polite and accommodating! I would say, as long as prices don't increase too much this is a fantastic place to get solid quality sushi.”
Sushi Bar • $$
“They always take a while to get your order ready ALWAYS! But the wait is very worth it. I had originally came here for the pork katsu and curry which is really good. I tried their sushi for the first time last night and was seriously surprised, in a good way. I’ve tried several sushi places in the South Bay and this is some of the best. If you’re ever in the area and craving sushi you should try it! I recommend it.”
Korean • $
“Great food. We got the spicy chicken w spicy mayo and a bulgogi bowl with bulgogi sauce. And a side of kimchi. It was good! Chicken taste like spicy buldak. The kimchi is a bit acidic. Maybe pass on That but good bowls!”
“good food and awesome customer service”