Soul Food Restaurants near San Diego, CA

Surf & Soul Spot Soul Food • $$
7229 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Fried Catfish Fillets & Golden Fried Chicken Wings
Smoked Turkey Collard Greens & Sweet Candied Yams
Fried Pork Chop Mac and Cheese Cornbread
Fried Chicken Wings and Catfish Fillet
Dessert of the Day Lemon Pound Cake
South East Dirty Smothered Fries
Chicken Wings with French Fries
Pineapple Lemonade of the Day
Blackened Shrimp & Crab Roll
Cookie Crunch Banana Pudding

“​If you’re looking for authentic flavor, this is it. Everything was a 10/10. The fried chicken and fish were seasoned perfectly and had that ideal crunch. The mac n cheese was a standout—rich, creamy, and clearly made with love. The sides like the yams and greens tasted just like home. That peach cobbler! Yum 😋 Definitely coming back and definitely worth the 30 minute wait!“

4.4 Superb177 Reviews
Clara's Kitchen ( Soul Food) Micro-enterprise Home Kitchen Soul Food • $$
5809 Old Memory Lane, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

3 Fried Chicken Whole Wings Combo
Smothered Pork Chop Combo
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Shrimp Pancit 16 Ounce
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken
Cornbread Dressing
Dirty Rice Side
Mac & Cheese

“The food was absolutely delicious! The greens were really good, cooked just right, seasoned to perfection .The yams were cooked just right and flavorful, and the spinach was seasoned just right. I will definitely be going back for more good meals.“

4.4 Superb48 Reviews
Ali's Chicken & Waffles Chicken • $
4350 University Avenue, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Fries with Special Sauce
Ali's Fries with Chicken and Aioli
Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich Combo
Chicken and Waffles with Fries
The Original Chicken Sandwich
Regular Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Surf N' Bird Burrito
Chicken and Waffles

“I love that food taste good fresh“

4.5 Superb201 Reviews
One WorldBeat Cafe Cafe • $
2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

South of the Border Vegan Burritos
Jamaican Spicy Cabbage Patty
Ethnobotany Garden Salad
Jamaican Veggie Patties
Jamaican Veggie Patty
Soy Chorizo Burrito
Jamaican Red Curry
Costa Chica Chili
Ethnobotany Salad
Combination Plate

“Amazing cultural events. Ongoing. Something for everybody: music, dance, celebration.“

4.6 Superb176 Reviews
Ali's Chicken & Waffles Chicken • $
1139 Sixth Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Original Chicken Sandwich
Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Their Chicken Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Breakfast Burrito
Fried Shrimp
French Toast
Ali Sauce

“I love that food taste good fresh“

4.6 Superb114 Reviews
Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food LLC Soul Food • $$
1960 54th St, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Combo 1 - 5 Chicken Wings with 2 Sides
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Catfish Nuggets w 2sides
Dirty Mac Mac with Gravy
Chicken Tenders 3pcs
Chicken Wings Combo
Firecracker Shrimp
Rice \u0026 Gravy
Mac \u0026 Cheese

“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!“

4.2 Good168 Reviews
Flavors of East Africa African • $$
2322 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Curry Lentils Plantains
Whole Talapia Grilled or Fried
African Sweet Jerk Chicken
Kilimanjaro Beef Skewer
African Jerk Chicken
Injera Veggie Bowls
Slow Cooked Oxtail
Mboga Veggie Plate
Spicy Jerk Chicken
Side of Plantains

“Found this place at San Diego December nights 2023 and fell in love. Went back today to check out the actual restaurant and the food is even better. Absolutely love this place and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier / helpful.“

4.5 Superb298 Reviews
Mama Green's Southern • $$$
3248 Arrowgrass Way, San Diego

“Went to the pop up in PB today and got a Strawberry shortcake, banana pudding and the Shrimp and grits.. really good and highly recommend 😊“

5 Superb20 Reviews