Restaurants in Spring Valley

“Haven't been in over a year and came back with the family and it is great to see them doing well! Great feel always and the food never disappoints. Love the brisket and tri-tip, and the cornbread is always great! If you want good BBQ in east county this is our favorite!! (Was a little warm inside, even the server was sweating but it was an extremely hot day and better than outside!)”

“Great food and staff. A little weird that they use AI pictures in their menu for their food 😂 Literally taking pictures of the food with a Polaroid camera would be 1000 times better”

“Love the food”

“First time (dined in) for the lunch special.
1. Fried gyoza 4.5/5
2. Spicy dumplings 3/5
3. Takoyaki 3/5
4. Vietnamese coffee 10/10
5. Teriyaki beef lunch special 4.5/5
6. Teriyaki chicken lunch special 3.5/5
7. Egg drop soup and salad lunch special 3.5/5

They had amazing customer service! They were very polite, and the atmosphere was very hole in the wall, but in a really really good way!!! The fried Gyoza was excellent, The spicy dumplings were not at all spicy, but still pretty good, The takoyaki As explained by my husband was a little too thick on the batter side HOWEVER The Vietnamese coffee was out of this world! The teriyaki beef lunch special had amazing flavor, but I will say that the fried rice was a little bland so next time I’ll just go with plain steamed rice, The teriyaki chicken lunch special looked a little small because my husband asked for no vegetables Still pretty good, Egg drop soup needed a little bit of salt, but the salad was on point! Overall, for a lunch special solid 4.5 out of 5! Highly recommend!”

“**STOP WHAT YOUR DOING***
I cane to this dive bar expecting nothing. It is the epitome of a dive but what I was met with were charismatic locals and bartenders eager to please. I HAVE to single out one bartender in particular, her name is Pisces. I'm a San Diego native and had the best Martini I ever had in SD here!! Yea..im not a drug addict you heard (read) me correctly. I asked for a slightly dirty gin martini and got EXACTLY that. It wasn't swimming in vermouth or overly salty from the olive she got the proportions perfect. I took a sip and thought I was sitting in a speakeasy in SF, and yes I use to live there so I know what I'm talking about. Somebody come and get her...I told her after my fist sip she should not be working here. 10/10!”

“Great little dive bar with awesome live music and reasonably priced drinks. Friendly staff and dedicated owner who has improved the place continually since he bought it.”

“Atmosphere is amazing, music is always great last few times I’ve come in had amazing service from Hailey, drinks come out fast and she’s always hyping the whole table up amazing service!”

“Great food! Highly recommend eating here.”

“Very fun place to chill with some friends and party it up with the game on until late. We had a good time and I had to get a Uber cause I was super drunk and idk definitely will be back again. Highly recommend”

“Some of the best tacos I've ever had. It's a bit poorly lit though. The woman at the counter in the afternoon can't control her face, she didn't smile at all either. Still, the food was amazing and they got my order right. Better than the other three mexican places on the same street.”

“Check out our new Deep Deep Dish pizza! You won't be disappointed!”

“I normally order the Panda Cloud Foam. Today I ordered the White Rabbit and Meis Keso Both good”

“Best pizza in the valley!”

“The best! The food is always spectacular and monstrous portions. The nicest family you will ever meet run the place and the service is excellent. Don’t pass it up.❣️👍🏻👍🏻”

“My order was for takeout....and it was ready right on time. Everything was absolutely delicious and prices were good! The Satay chicken was tender and flavorful....Pad Woon Sen was fresh and light with crispy vegetables. Cream cheese wontons were great and served as dessert. The portions were generous with plenty left over for a second meal. Pretty sure Little Thai Kitchen is now my favorite Thai food spot!😊”

“This place has the absolute hands down, best baklava period! Their variety and quality are unmatched! Wherever you are in the San Diego area, please do yourself a favor and get over there! You will not regret it!”

“The family that runs this place is extremely nice and welcoming. The food is amazing and made fresh at order. My favorite thing is the chicken souvlaki plate, but every single thing I’ve order is always delicious.

Great spot and family run!”

“Super Deliciosa toda la comida. Muy buen servicio y la atención que dan es excelente. Definitivamente deja abajó a otros restaurantes de barbacoa a los que he ido. Lo mejor de todo es que te cocinan todo fresco le doy un 💯 Y las costillas en jalea de mango está para chuparse los dedos.”

“This place should literally have a line outside the door! The service is amazing, the food is absolutely delicious! I could not recommend this place enough! Their steak and chilaquiles is my go to absolute fav! The food taste like a great home made meal in a world full of food chains!”

“10/10 recommend”

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado”

“Grew up down the street from this place in the early/mid 90s and it was my family's favorite spot. I still stop here every time im in town and it's still as excellent as it's always been and hasn't lost an ounce of its spark - the food is excellent and has always been consistent.”

“This has to be my 20th time here and each time it’s always been good .. the girl up front does have a natural RBF but her behavior towards me has an always been kind. I alway get the pho fillet or pho tai.

I understand it’s always 50/50 .. but we can’t always except to be treated like a five star customer ..that’s not possible ..”

“Wow! This place has been sooo good for a long time now 10/10 also one of the few places with a good veggie burrito too not just meat items everything is good everything is fresh! 🔥”

“had takeout spinach lasagna tonight. Outstanding meal! I definitely recommend 😍😍💯💯👌👌”

“Went early Sat evening, about 5:15. Place was spacious and clean. We ordered at the counter, then took our seats. The hostess was very nice, very attentive. Brought the food to our table. We had fish tacos and a carnitas platter. The food was good, portions generous, We'll be back.”

“Called the location to specify special sauce request, they asked for my name to make sure they got it right. I’m a former Godfather’s employee back when it was a national pizza chain, and I’m grateful for the consistency of their quality product today. The crust is different, but the toppings and the flavor remains.”

“I absolutely loved my experience at Stir It Up Coffeehouse! ☕️ The coffee was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and clean. And the staff are so friendly and welcoming. It’s the perfect little spot to relax, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and soak in the cozy atmosphere. You can really tell they care about their customers. I’ll definitely be coming back all the way from Toronto to this place!”

“A sore throat and achey joints had me sending my husband to get a container of arroz caldo. The food he brought home is **EXACTLY** what my body needed. My throat isn't hurting anymore, and the taste is gentle enough for this white person's pallete to enjoy, while still savory and delicious. The actual chunks of ginger and chicken (bone included) provide an extra bit of perfection. Will DEFINITELY be back.”

“Probably the best pizza spot in town! I've tried Jerry's for lunch on five occasions now, and each time has been a home run. Great food and great service. I have tried the Pepperoni, Supreme, Meat Lover, PBJ, and Hawaiian pizzas and I have not been dissapointed. I also tried their Pastrami sub, it was great but slighty overpriced IMO. Their 2 slices and a drink for $10 is a good deal, I just wish they displayed more options. If you're nearby, this should definitely be your go-to spot. Staff here is always friendly and easy to talk to. Knowing you're supporting a small business is a huge plus as well.
Only downside is I'll probably eat way more pizza than I should for lunch now😅
Thank you Jerry's!”

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“best local burger spot. Fresh, delicious and great prices. 👍 Support local businesses.”

“great food fair prices and good customer service.”

“Really good bread I couldn't stop eating it! It was warm and soft but crunchy outside. The place is really small even though it looks big on the outside. They have bread and a few sweet pasteries and I saw they gave lollipops to the kids!”

“I love the fruity loco chains to get the freshest smoothies and juices in my hood.

Especially on a hot day, or right out of the gym. I know I can count on fruity loco.”

“Went to dinner with family last night and had amazing experience. We ordered the spring rolls, lemonade, Vietnamese coffee, chicken pho for our kiddo and rare/well done steak for ourselves. Portions are huge, pho is incredibly flavorful, and to this day they serve the best Vietnamese coffee I have tried from any Pho restaurant in SD (and I have tried many)!!! Restaurant was busy (you know it's good when the restaurant be crowded), but they served us fairly quickly and staff were very sweet. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for great Pho place near Spring Valley Area.”

“Great spot for Mexican food”

“good place to eat and relax”

“Four stars.

I ordered a bean and cheese burrito with French fries and dined in. The total was $9.15. Overall, I wasn’t very impressed.

The burrito was on the smaller side, and the filling-to-tortilla ratio could have been better. There was more tortilla than I would have liked, and the tortilla itself was a little overcooked. The hot sauce was okay flavor-wise, but it was very watery.

It wasn’t a bad meal, but it also wasn’t one that stood out or made me want to come back. For the price, I was expecting a little more in terms of portion and overall quality.”

“Not only does the place look sick, the workers are all friendly, greet you with a smile, food taste amazing, try the strawberries and cream, tuna torta, adobada tacos and watermelon agua Fresca!!!! My favs!!!!”

“We've used them twice now, first time was for the 4th of July and second was for my husbands holiday party. The tacos are consistently good, love the tortillas & the salsa is BOMB! It's HOT but it's BOMB! Maria is so nice and easy to work with, we cannot wait to use them again!”

“Las manteconchas 🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷”

“Love this place, the owners and the bartenders. Amazing Blood Mary's and breakfast.”

“I ordered the onion burger as a double and it was very very Hardy next time I'll go for just a single Patty but the taste out of this world phenomenal I will be going back to try other stuff on their menu it was juicy the cheese was just the right amount better than In-N-Out better than your fast food Burger it's outdoor pop up type of place but recently it looks like they bought a spot right next to where they're serving so we'll be having indoor seating as well I was bummed out because there was no aguas frescas but will be going back the owner said his wife makes them fresh and switches the flavor daily. But highly recommended.”

“Awesome find as a returning local. Great portion sizes. Their chilaquiles and pastrami definitely hit the spot. Chilaquiles, philly cheese steak and Moscow black Russian.”

“We went today to eat there and the manager was very professional and attentive and explained all the options we had. When we picked up our food, he gave us free fries. It was so nice, thank you”

“No puedo decidir por uno en especial, todos los que comí están deliciosos, los postres , los rellenos de queso , todos muy ricos, pasen por sus pedidos no se arrepentirán, gracias a Jaime y Sonia por esas delicias 🥰😋😋😋😋”

“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 .”

“Just a great little taco shop that should be a chain restaurant. I love their flat chicken tacos( hard shells) but anything you order will be great! Good service and good people! Try them and enjoy!”

“If you're tired of dry over priced bread this is the place to come to. Everything here is fresh and delicious. The Rosca de reyes from here is delicious as well. Highly recommend”

“Good garlic bread and salad”

“My husband and I got their fruit salad they're very well portioned and fresh. The pollo en mole and costillas are really good it tasted homemade. I didn't get a chance to take pictures of those we just started eating right away, I just wish they had handmade tortillas that would make this place so much better. We're definitely coming back to try the rest”

“Pizza is delish, Grandma's pie was cheesy goodness. Can't go wrong with the classic pepperoni pizza. Happy kiddos, happy mom. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“HUGE burritos. Cali comes with a ton of fries, I would ask them to go easy on the fries when ordering. Lady is super nice. Got my burrito in 5min. Definitely will try this place again

To the comments saying it’s expensive, majority of taco shops are raising their prices due to rent costs. Restaurants are closing every day cause they can’t keep up with rent. Give them a break.”

“The BEST Carne Asada Street tacos and only $1 each. I stock up with these whenever I'm in the area and keep them in the fridge for later.The fruit drinks are exceptionally good and very generously sized.The place is super clean and the staff is very friendly.Worth the drive from wherever.”

“The Sesamed honey chicken is delicious I even started eating before taking the photo. The staff was super nice and the service was quick. This is going to be my new spot. If you’re in the area I really recommend coming out and giving it a look. Thank you guys and I will be back.”

“SUPER DELICIOUS! SCRUMPTIOUS TREATS PERFECT FOR SUMMER! CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS EXQUISITE!!!! IF I COULD GIVE THIS LOCATION MORE STARS I WOULD. BEST MICHOCANA I’VE EVER BEEN TO.”

“Enjoyed the tasty southern choices.”

“delicious. absolute SD staple”

“Our visit with some close friends was excellent.
When you go… make sure you’re hungry. Nice size portion.

Go! Yes go!”

“My father loved their food, so i start purchasing food from them. I have never been disappointed. All the good is great the price is reasonable. What i like most is the salt & pepper fish 🐟 absolutely delicious!”

“A surprisingly pleasant experience. This was a Sunday night around 8:45 pm. First time here and ordered the basic SD local order of carne asada fries. I ordered in, instead of to-go and it was a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Service was prompt and friendly. Ranchera music playing in the background and a few other patrons enjoying their meals. They clearly take the proper time and care to cook their meat because my asada came out incredibly juicy! My fries were perfectly cooked, not a single one undercooked. Their salsas are fantastic, with a good amount of heat with each flavor. Prices are about the average for San Diego, and well worth the price! I intend to come back and try out more of the menu.”

“The Tostilocos were on another level. She didn't have to, but she served some to my mother who hasn't had Tostilocos in 53 years. I ordered a Torta for her above and beyond service. We will be back next time. Thank you!”

“I love the potato tacos here! Me and my family get them without sour cream and cheese and I'm a big fan of their team! We love having a vegan option and their aquarium frescas are also amazing 👏”

“Shawn had excellent customer service. He was friendly and checked to make sure I received the best dollar amount for what I ordered. It’s nice when someone takes your order and take time to save you a dollar at the same time. Will be back to visit Shawn again. Also Jario also was very pleasant will come back as long as they’re in the store.”

“As someone who lived in NYC, the pizza here is amazing. The crust is somehow crispy and fluffy at the same time and it's exactly how it would be made back East. It's a shame people don't realize what a gem this place is.”

“The mango icy that I got was really good but kind of expensive for just ice and flavoring with a couple chunks of mango however it was very refreshing and delicious”

“The food is good. But if you just walk in and order ? Be prepared to waite about 20 minutes for a couple Burritos. a lot of people call in these big orders, so you sit there and watch people walk in and pick up 4 bags of food ahead of you.”

“I always go after work usually 8 or 9pm and order for the whole family we absolutely love the young girl at the window she has a big smile and since our order is big she makes conversation for the wait not to feel long the food is always delicious!”

“local and friendly staff”