Restaurants in National City

“I loved !!! great food and service”

“Great service with Jeannie”

“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!”

“Titas has been my go to since I moved to San Diego, 30 min drive is worthwhile to feed my boys! Generous portions, fair price and good variety for those who are new to Filipino foods! Always support 💪”

“Erick thank you nice service”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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 is DELICIOUS! Customer Service is Awesome! Place is Mellow and Relaxing and very Enjoyable!”

“Enjoy the pho 🍜 at this restaurant is very delicious 🤤”

“The best in town. La mejor en el condado de San Diego, Ca. Great Tijuana Flavor, El Mejor Sabor de Tijuana”

“Love the food and service was great. We'll be back.”

“I come here pretty often and love the flavors, but as a salmon lover I am begging you guys to cut all the fat off the salmon poke. I will get a plate with just the salmon shoyu and spicy salmon, and most pieces have a half an inch thick of rubbery, gross, unchewable fat. The best plate I had here was ironically when the owner was present. Please cut your salmon”

“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!”

“Riquísimas las hamburguesas”

“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks”

“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 ♥️🙏”

“delicious food. was my 1st time there. got a carnitas burrito. 5 stars. I recommend”

“The best place to eat, recommend it by me.”

“Monisa .. aka marissa dont you have kids to set an example for.. immature behavior. Supporting all small business is a better way to go.”

“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.”

“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!”

“el sabor,y los condimentos, todo muy rico”

“Good job n thank you so much”

“Best tacos you can ever have. Love going on Saturday & Sunday mornings to eat fish tacos.”

“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!”

“Excellent 🍲 Pho, the spring rolls are very good. The place is small but very cozy.”

“Always an amazing time when we come here, chill vibes, great bartenders and food vendors are tasty! Gracias Adilu for always being such an amazing host. You are the best girl”

“Everything we ordered was delicious”

“El mata hambre me gusto mucho. Los visitaremos en nuestra próxima visita a San Diego.”

“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.”

“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 :)”

“Delicious warm and tasty food”

“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.”

“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.”

“Never sat down. Always order for delivery and always on point. Food is so good from the egg flower soup, house fried rice and General Tsos among many great dishes . Thank you Bistro City!”

“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.”

“Landed into SD kind of late and was looking for a good spot to eat since I was staying in National City. Los Burritos was one of the restaurants open late. I randomly found it while driving to my hotel. The woman and young man working/cooking the food were very nice. The food was delicious one of the best Mexican spots I've been to. I got the enchiladas with rice and beans. I wanted to go back before I left SD but unfortunately didn't have the time. Next time I am in town, I will definitely be back.”

“volvere otra vez, me gusto”

“Great food and service. We didn’t have to wait. We were seated right away and I food came out quickly.”

“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.”

“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!!!!!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“sus hamburguesas los tacos 🌮 las promociones que tienen”

“Friendly staff and fast service”

“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.”

“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!!”

“Very good and excellent service in the food is great”

“Christine and Camille are very approachable when asking for help. I like the Halo-Halo and Palabok with Chicken Empanada which is a must visit here in Red Ribbon. Also, The store are very clean even the restroom which you could tell that cleanliness is one of they focus on”

“Delicious food and great atenttion”

“the service is great and fast plus the food is awesome 👌 💯”

“With the commercialized takeover of the creamery industry there aren’t too many true creameries left in this world. I stumbled up Handel’s when I was visiting In’n’Out on a work trip. The slogan “Handmade since 1945” caught my eye and it looked like a creamery I remember as a boy. I was stunned at their setup of ice cream freezers behind the counter. It’s cool to watch them scoop cones! I read about Handel’s story and the people who bought Handel’s did it right when they scaled the business. It definitely feels like a small town creamery which is rare these days.

I had the pistachio ice cream with a waffle cone and it was very good! I got the small and they piled the ice cream high! Definitely worth the price!”

“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!”

“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”

“Best Mariscos Delivery service no cap !!”

“friendly, fresh, great customer service.”

“Great food, great service!”

“Best pupusas in San Diego and I've tried them all, I'vebeen going there for over 10 years.. Everything else I've had is also excellent very fresh and very flavorful. Good friendly service but they couldn't offer tap water so you must purchase bottled water. No air-conditioning so it gets pretty hot sometimes but I highly recommend for the pupusas.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Lee is truly an asset to this restaurant. She’s always kind, welcoming, and makes every customer feel valued. Good service is what brings people back, and Lee is the kind of person who builds loyal customers to add to that the chefs know exactly what they are doing and the establishment is spotless clean thank you all for being a part of the community!”

“good food and awesome customer service”

“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!!”

“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”

“first time, won’t be the last, super delish and very good prices”

“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.”

“the beef sandwich, the pork ribs, hot links, the chicken and the sides”

“Friendly staff , good food and service”

“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!”

“One of our favorite spots ever, the servers are attentive are really funny with us, they would throw some jokes there and there when they notice that you're friendly. It offers amazing services and discounts with the app. The times that i had come to this spot, its always clean despite it being packed up!”

“They’re halo-halo is good 👍 we love 💗 it”

“Everything about it is fantastic! The beers are delicious and the owners are so welcoming! Thank you for hosting my 29th birthday!!!💕”

“I had a really nice experience at Bonchon National City. The main reason I wanted to try it was the Korean fried chicken, and the chicken definitely stood out. The outside had a really nice crunch while the inside was tender, and the sauces gave it a lot of flavor without completely covering up the chicken. The soy garlic is a good choice if you prefer something savory, while the spicy option has more of a kick.

I also like that there are other choices besides fried chicken. The menu includes bibimbap, fried rice, potstickers, takoyaki, bulgogi fries, bao buns, and other Korean-inspired dishes, so it works well if everyone in the group wants something different. The vegetable potstickers and bibimbap can be useful options for someone looking for a meat-free choice, although people with allergies or strict dietary restrictions should ask the restaurant about ingredients and cross-contact because several dishes contain ingredients such as sesame, dairy, eggs, and other common allergens.

The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, so I could see this being a comfortable place for a casual meal with kids. The food is also easy to share, especially the wings, mixed chicken orders, and appetizers. The restaurant can get busy, though, so the experience may feel a little slower during peak times.

For accessibility, it is worth checking the current setup directly if someone in your group uses a wheelchair or has specific accessibility needs. I would also ask the staff about seating and restroom access before visiting if accessibility is especially important.

One thing I would mention honestly is that the experience can vary when the restaurant is busy. Some customer feedback praises the food and friendly service, while other reviews mention slower service, missing items, or occasional order issues.

Overall, I think Bonchon National City is a good option if you're craving crispy Korean-style fried chicken with bold sauces. I especially like that there are several different dishes to choose from, making it a good spot for sharing with family or friends. I would definitely consider coming back for the chicken, especially when I'm in the mood for something crispy, flavorful, and a little different from regular fried chicken.”

“Best Ice cream in San Diego”

“Food already great here 💕 🍣 🍱”

“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.”

“Great food and ice cream. Very good service given by a sweet lady.”

“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”

“Love it and delicious... I will be back definitly... Very cheap prices...”

“Pickup was ready in less than 10 minutes. Everything was delicious! That mango sauce is my favorite and the boneless wings were big”

“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.”

“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.”

“Besides being my home church, I love this coffee house. Coffee was amazing!!! 💞💕💞💕💞💕”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Been coming here for years now.

It’s our spot for Pansit, siomai, and Spanish bread.

They are selling Espasol now (regular & Ube), so I’ve been coming here more often now since it’s my wife’s favorite, and this is where she believes the best Espasol in SD is.

Just have cash available since there’s an extra charge if you’re paying with a credit card.

They just did some renovation inside the store, so it’s more welcoming and offers more Filipino canned products/delicacies now.

No issues with parking during my visit. Nice staff.”

“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious”

“Excellent service amd delicious food”

“Omg! I just started working in the area, and I stop by to try it out. The staff was so nice. I got the pineapple sorbet with chamoy and tajin, I was so delicious. I gonna come back and bring my kids, they would live to see them make and roll the ice cream. Super cool experience.”

“Great customer service! Very nice! We're from Sacramento to visit son in navy for his bday and they welcomed us! Definitely if we come back into town we will be back!”

“A good customer services, friendly employees they are working hard in order to serve proples ?”

“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.”

“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”

“Used to go there after work at. USN. back in 1982-3. They had excellent chili and a great cheeseburger. I think it only cost a buck at the time😀”

“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.”

“Best tacos you can ever have. Love going on Saturday & Sunday mornings to eat fish tacos.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“Monisa .. aka marissa dont you have kids to set an example for.. immature behavior. Supporting all small business is a better way to go.”

“Very good and excellent service in the food is great”

“Riquísimas las hamburguesas”

“Great service with Jeannie”

“Erick thank you nice service”

“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.”

“I loved !!! great food and service”

“John our server was the most attentive server I’ve had in a while. He made sure our appetizers were served first before the main entree. Unfortunately they didn’t have the passion fruit lemonade I liked but he went above and beyond to double check if they had it and offered an alternative. Corey and Meghan were also attentive & made sure to check up on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back & hopefully John can be our server again!”

“Delicious food for a great price! Very clean, friendly, professional service.”

“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.”

“I come here pretty often and love the flavors, but as a salmon lover I am begging you guys to cut all the fat off the salmon poke. I will get a plate with just the salmon shoyu and spicy salmon, and most pieces have a half an inch thick of rubbery, gross, unchewable fat. The best plate I had here was ironically when the owner was present. Please cut your salmon”

“One of our favorite spots ever, the servers are attentive are really funny with us, they would throw some jokes there and there when they notice that you're friendly. It offers amazing services and discounts with the app. The times that i had come to this spot, its always clean despite it being packed up!”

“Had a great experience at IHOP!! The food came out so amazing and the service was top notch too. The staff her name is Angie was so amazing she was so friendly, attentive, and made sure we got everything that we needed! Need more staff like her!💕💕💕💕💕”

“Friendly staff. Drive thru was very quick to hv the food ready and was hot.”

“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.”

“Titas has been my go to since I moved to San Diego, 30 min drive is worthwhile to feed my boys! Generous portions, fair price and good variety for those who are new to Filipino foods! Always support 💪”

“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”

“Great service ,Delicious food 10/10
Very fresh ingredients
They Have a lot Of menú options and I love the Iced Coffee Of tiramisú ❤️🫶🏻”

“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!”

“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!”

“Our other rotational option for pastries/dessert other than 85° and Paris Baguette.

Cakes are available behind the counter. Ordered three cakes here already. Little pricey but it’s worth it. Cute designs and not overly sweet.

Cloud donuts were nice and soft but no wow factor on the first bite. Butter roll was delicious; crispy and flaky crust with buttery taste and texture inside.

We tried their strawberry smoothie; missing the strawberry flavor. Glad we had some
strawberry at home and had to salvage the drink.

Aesthetics is giving and inviting. Staff were all nice and courteous.

Parking is hit or miss depending on the time since it’s on the same plaza as Seafood City and multiple Asian restaurants.”

“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.”

“This new location is spotless. There is lots of parking and service is pleasant, welcoming, and efficient. TJ style tacos are flawless with handmade tortillas and and extensive salsa bar. Al Pastor off the trompo was spiced just right, nicely charred with a hint of sweetness from the pineapple. Carne Asada tasted of the carbon, was succulent and delicious. Cabeza was melt in your mouth yummy. Highly recommended!”

“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.”

“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!”

“Great food, fast ,hot and such good flavor. I love this food court. Lots of great things to try . I go here once a week and trying something new each week from one of the choices. Hint...the steaks are killer..”

“Excellent variety and specialty Mexican dishes. It's inside supermarket so it's super convenient. Nice little dining area. Mexican beverages. Order in line and pick up. Also prepackaged to go available”

“The COFFEE!!! Hot Americano was good and strong. I think there is hair on my chest 🥴”