50 Best Chicken Wings in San Diego

“No lie- Its rare to see a restaurant that can keep a high level of reviews. This is no lie! Steamy Piggy was FIRE. Ramen was TOP 10 hands down. A Creamy smooth slightly sweet pork tonkotstu. perfectly cooked thin Chasu pork medium noodles. the egg was not marinated well but if u let it sit til the end it absorbed the broth well. The pineapple fried rice was also spot on perfectly cooked shrimp and the hint of sweetness from the pineapple hit.

Will return!“

“I rarely come to this area due to no parking along 30th. You’ll have to snatch one along the side streets in the residential area.

It was well worth it and be sure to call in to make a reservation. They don’t have on line version.

We each ordered our own plate but had a chance to sample all. Four of our six items were their signature items, circled on the menu.

We ordered a mixture of pasta and meat dish. 3 of us had placed our order while the 4th came late but surprisingly, all of our dishes made it out at the same time! Kuddos to the chef!

-Arugula salad: refreshing

-Beef cheek pappardelle: my fav type of pasta. It’s handmade! The beef cheek was the winner in its tenderness.

-Picanha steak (the entree): this was a preset entree with your steak smothered in a mushroom topping. Although you could sub out your sides.

-From the grill choose 3: I chose picanha steak, peperonata which is a stewed vegetable dish, and bell pepper chimichurri sauce. I expected more from the sauce, it was mainly bell peppers.

-Pistachio Campenelle: very nutty and cheesy, the pancetta was really thin and almost dissolved

-Eggplant croque (4 pieces): I was getting full from eating 2!

The picanha steak is on the menu twice. Both same price. Once as a pre set entree where your steak is topped with a mushroom sauce.

If you choose picanha from the grill list then it’s just a plain steak and you pick your sauce and side.

I have to say, I enjoyed both. I ordered my plain steak medium yet it was more tender than my friend who ordered medium rare from the entree version. Both of our cuts were extremely chewy. Although more fatty, the skirt steak might have been a better choice.“

“Yummy! The chicken wings were so bomb, perfectly juicy and tender inside and crunchy outside. Never had tteokbokki before and it was also delish. Lastly, appreciated how the QR codes for the menu were held up by cute little animals instead of taped to the table. I’ll definitely be coming back here.“

“My favorite Nashville hot chicken sandwich and tenders!!!!!!“

“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!“

“Pelicana Chicken was a great takeout option experience. I first visited this location and used the kiosk to decide on what to order. But my friend and I had a lot of questions, so we asked the staff a lot of them. She was very nice and explained the differences and gave her recommendations.

We decided to get the signature chicken with sauces on the side. We got the original and honey mustard. We also got an order of the corn cheese. It didn’t take long for us to get our order and leave. However, when we got home, we noticed the radish was missing.

Overall, the food was really great. The signature sauce was better than the honey mustard. The service was fast and quick. We went on a Saturday around 4:30 pm and it wasn’t very busy. But the plaza parking was crowded. They do accept American Express at the kiosk.“

“The Best Ever Chinese Restaurant I Have Ever Been To. My Tita's Loved It So Mucho!!!! 5 star Rating“

“Yummy food!!😋😋👍🏿👍🏿, excellent customer service. You can’t go wrong.“

“My favorite Nashville hot chicken sandwich and tenders!!!!!!“

“Great food fast and yummy.“

“This place is located in the food court inside 99 Ranch in Balboa Ave. They have tables to sit in. I ordered the 3 piece chicken combo meal. Salt & pepper flavor. Also, ordered the spicy mac & cheese. Chicken was pretty crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The mac & cheese was also very good“

“For delivery, this place was awesome! Food was ready fast and delivered hot. We got 30 wings, 10 of each flavor, smokey BBQ, lemon pepper and Chipotle lime. We also got a side of onion rings and potato hush puppies. Everything was delicious and the price was up to par with quality.“

“One of the best milkshakes I've ever had here at Belmont park & affordable, the customer service was outstanding and their employees are all very kind. Everything is made fresh to order! If you're looking for a good chicken & fry spot in mission beach area try Fry Yay @ Belmont Park !“

“I got the strips and radish as the side. Order half spicy half garlic. OMG it was tasty 👅 AF. The price was a bargain compared to the quality and quantity of food I got. The hostess was 🔥🔥🤘. Great customer service.“

“Pete’s doesn’t disappoint. Great fast service, incredible flavor and cheap prices for the quality you get. Also, fishing tip… I ordered too much food and we had about half a coney dog left from my nephew (not sure how with how great they tasted but we ate too much) we used it for bait and instantly got hit when the whole group was skunked all day. Foodie approved, fish certified with regret after eating the deliciousness and being hooked.“

“Vinny's service definitely stood out as a highlight of the experience. He was super helpful and kind, which made ordering easy and enjoyable. His patience was really appreciated as we took our time looking through the menu. Vinny's knowledge of the menu was impressive, he knew all the flavors and gave us some great recommendations based on what he's tried before. It felt like he genuinely wanted us to have a good experience.

Beyond just taking our order, Vinny made an effort to welcome us with a warm and friendly attitude. That kind of personal touch can really make a difference, turning a simple visit into a memorable one. It's clear that he takes pride in what he does and cares about the customers.

Overall, Vinny's exceptional service contributed significantly to a positive experience. His helpfulness, knowledge, and welcoming demeanor made us feel valued and ensured we enjoyed our time. It's interactions like these that make a place worth revisiting, all thanks to someone who goes the extra mile to make customers feel at home.“

“All the food here is wildly good, even if I’m biased to familiar flavors, which is what I found in their Scorchin’ Tots! I like coming back to try new stuff since they never disappoint and I think they just got a new menu on top of that too.. The staff is very sweet and one guy (Aidan) is like super helpful! Love this place Down. Gonna keep coming back, lol“

“The prices, food, and service are all great here. Their menu also had plenty of options for a group that included one vegetarian and one gluten-free individual. As an added bonus, the place is easy to get to and has plenty of parking available.

Vegetarian options: I had the jalapeño, zucchini, loroco, mushroom, and spinach pupusas, along with sides of yuca and plantain.

Dietary restrictions: There are plenty of pupusa options with vegetable fillings, and the masa is wheat-free. Vegetarians and gluten-free individuals should find plenty of options. Vegans might be limited to things like the yuca, curtido, and cheese-free pupusas.“

“Great food, great service. Can't go wrong here.“

“Visiting my son before his deployment. The owner went out of his way to take care of us. I would highly recommend any military family to visit here. Food was very good too.“

“The catfish is bomb! Food is usually made to order, so it takes time. If you're in a hurry, best to order in advance. It is a little bit pricey, though. I got 4 pieces of catfish and 2 pieces of fried chicken and it was about $30+; yes, my friends. But I enjoyed this meal very much. People park like morons but, oh well, it wouldn't be San Diego, right?“

“The food was good. They got my turkey burger wrong two times. By the time I got it back the firs were cold. They ran out of Coke Zero. I was told once it runs out it’s out! lol“

“Great food fast and yummy.“

“We have been HUGE a huge fan of a local crawfish restaurant for as long as they have been open, and have gone frequently over the years. Recently we have been looking to try some of the other crawfish places around. Not only did the Boxing Crab have flavorful sauces to choose from, top quality freshness, the best cooked crawfish we have had in a restaurant, (even better than our regular spot), and their service was wonderful! We now have a new GoTo! We will recommend them again and again!“

“The best fried chicken I have had since moving to Vegas. Everyone there was so inviting . If you haven’t experienced them yet , please give them a try . I usually don’t do reviews but this one was a must. Will definitely be back for more .“

“Outstanding waitress . She was by herself and still managed to keep her cool. Definitely liking this place one thing, the. Chicago beef gravy is way too salty and you guys need to roast the green peppers . pizza was outstanding. Thank you.“

“My husband was in a business dinner and they walked some of gaslamp afterwards. After they parted ways, he needed to use the bathroom so he ran in the closest restaurant. They said he couldn't use it unless he was a customer. I totally get that but they were packed out so it made no sense.... Either way, he bought a chicken quesadilla to go. He brought it back to the room for me and our sons to have. It tasted good...until my youngest son spit out a piece of plastic he found inside the quesadilla. My Husband called about it the next day bc they were then closed. Their response was "oops sorry" like wth?! They then said "bring it back along with the plastic." No mention of a refund or investigation of how it happened. And by that point, room service had come and took the box of the rest of the food plus no one wanted to fight downtown traffic and pay to park to have them possibly offer us another quesadilla . 🙄 Again the food we did eat, minus the plastic, was good but the service wasn't.“

“lunch first time very good“

“Great Selection of modern IPA’s“

“The server was extremely nice and helpful. The chicken was really crunchy and big, but also really oily, but that's to be expected, it is deep fried afterall. The flavor of the original chicken was really good. We also got tteokbokki and it was soft and the flavor was sweet. The cheese balls were a good size as well. The kimchi fried rice is also oily but I think that is expected, it is fried. Overall I think the flavor of the food was good. I specially want to highlight our beautiful server for being such a lovely person.“

“Absolutely love the variety of combos. It allows you to have some of everything in one order. Food was hot and freshly served. Thumbs up on the Mac n cheese, candied yams with my order. They ran out of catfish at the days end today otherwise, It would have been my 2nd consecutive order. Also loved the signature taste of the chicken, and the fact that it was very hot and freshly served. I eat more at home than I do out, but many of their items are like home cooked so I will be back! Much love!“

“Sauces were amazing! Everything was delicious 👍🏼 Very friendly staff with quick service“

“We love everyone especially our servers. They are the bomb! Come check it out.“

“Had a great meal. The Zuppa De Pesce. Very nice staff and good food. I would recommend if your down in Little Italy San Diego.“

“Absolute favorite comfort food as far as fast food goes! The latest and greatest that I'm hooked on is the Chicken Rice Bowl with the mild buffalo sauce and an extra tender. I've tried it with the medium sauce, but the spice overpowers the chipotle ranch dressing that they put on it, which is SO yummy! (I'm not really fond of any chipotle flavor, but Epic's chipotle ranch dressing on the Rice Bowl is the BOMB!😋)
I used to go to the location on Midway Dr in San Diego, but it closed, so the Convoy St location is where I go now. It was my brother's favorite location to go to twice a week for years until he passed away two years ago, and he's the one who took me there for the first time. The staff at Convoy are so friendly and the atmosphere is fun whenever I go.“

“Best Chicken wings in San Diego!! #BillsMafiaApproved“

“The wings are good, but can get some work. They were a bit chewy and fatty. The drink selection is great, with numerous sodas. Best of all, the restaurant is clean and welcoming. The staff are great, especially Patrick. He always is positive and friendly to his customers. I will be back!“

“Ordered half of the whole chicken with Monster sauce and it was really good.

The chicken was crispy and the spice level was perfect!
I find it hard to gauge how spicy Korean chicken wings are at different places because its place seems to have their own level of spiciness whereas I find Thai food level of spiciness more or less the same.
So here's a little background about my taste in spiciness: at Thai food places, I like to get 7/10 for pad thai and 8-10 for drunken noodles/pad kee mao; which means I enjoy quite a bit of spice but I also want to taste the sweetness if the dish is supposed to be sweet.
Korean chicken wings should have some sweetness and but mild sounds too bland to me, so I went with my guts and got the monster. Jackpot!!! This really hits the spot; I got a little bit of spice, a lot of crunch and enough sweetness.

The portion is quite small; so go big next time.

Got this to-go and it was well-packed.“

“Always my favorite chicken place to go to. ☺️“

“I had an amazing experience here! The staff were professional and friendly, making me feel right at home. The highlight of my visit was definitely the spicy chicken wings - the Gabli wings were phenomenal! The flavor was just perfect. I highly recommend this place for anyone craving delicious Korean BBQ food and excellent service. Will definitely be coming back!“

“everything está súper especial“

“After reading multiple reviews for pizza in the area, we decided to try Bambino’s. I called on a Saturday evening about 5:45 for a medium Hawaiian. The grilled that answered the phone was brusque and businesslike, and took my order quickly and accurately. Not a lot of pleasantries, but she didn’t appear rude.

The neighborhood of the store was a little off putting. Bars on the home windows, and a junkie or two on the parking lot at the convenience store next door.

Inside of the shop appeared clean and smelled like good food. Cashier was again brusque, but that is okay because my pizza was handed out quickly and I was on my way.

Pizza was very, very good! Toppings were plentiful, crust was just the right amount of chew and crisp, and pizza was nice and hot! We very much enjoyed the entire pizza. The hope pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese packets were a welcome touch!“

“Love it every time we come from LA we look forward coming to dine 🍕☺️there service is wonderful 👏🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟“

“The pizza and subs were excellent marinara off the hook garlic knots awesome will be eating there again 🙌🏻🍕🥖“

“Love this place. I went in to pick up food for my ladies at cat&doggieworks and the wonderful lady at the counter gave me every courtesy and was very patient. Their food is great and so are they. I always order a horchata there because I don’t think I’ve had one better anywhere else.“

“We're visiting, and the youngest wanted some boba!! The gentlemen running the restaurant was so sweet! The Boba, black mango tea, and oreo shake were so good! We also ordered mild buffalo chicken fries, lemon pepper fries, and sweet BBQ fries, and they were all delicious!!! I can't wait to visit again. We will be back!!!“

“The fish special tonight was great! Thank you“

“Trying out burgers and saw this place came highly recommended. We got various burgers, one with an impossible patty, onion rings, plain chicken wings, corn dog, kids grilled cheese and chocolate shake.

Their burgers look great. However besides the toppings they add to them, the patties are rather bland. There is no seasoning on them at all. I really don’t understand this trend of not seasoning the patties. Not even salt. They also look like they may be pre-formed patties. They all looked exactly the same.

The fries are awesome. Our favorite type, battered. The onion rings are crispy, fat and tasty. The chicken wings are ok, sauce would have made them better but I wanted to try them plain first. No seasoning on those either, but deep fried and crispy.
Kids grilled cheese was just a burger bun with melted cheese. Very boring and both my kids weren’t impressed. Corn dog was standard frozen fare, but cooked well and tasted fine.
Chocolate shake was good, my daughter said it didn’t taste like they just added chocolate syrup to vanilla ice cream.
Over all it was okay. No one was left unsatisfied (after the corn dog was ordered after that lousy grilled cheese!). Unfortunately, probably won’t be coming back. Unless it’s just to get fries or onion rings and maybe to try their chicken sandwiches or sauced wings if we are in the area.“

“pizza mexican , pizza five meat ,super sabrosas recomendada 🍕👍“

“Came in when I saw a sign for their lunch special. I enjoyed it. It was the perfect portion. I got the beef garlic and pepper. It came with rice, beef with garlic, cabbage and cilantro, and a vegetable roll. I also got a Thai Tea. I will probably come back and try something else too.“