Vacation Restaurant Ramblings…

Vacation is designed to relax… and eat.  Having just returned from a fabulous week in Southern California, I thought I would post up some Restaurant Reviews.  We decided to hit some different places to eat that were a bit out of the norm.  Here’s a quick review of a few.  If you’re in the area, drop by some of these.

-”I Love Bagels” stopped there for a quick breakfast between LA and San Diego.  Was a little sketchy and considered a Panera or Einsteins (standard and predictable) but it was worth it.  Bagels made on site that are amazing.

-“Lucha Libre Gourmet Tacos” saw this in magazine as one of the best cheap eats in San Diego.  Located on Washington St. just of the 5 south, this is an unbelievable experience.  Themed with all the wrestler paraphernalia (think Nacho Libre), the tacos are amazing.  Tried the Turf and Surf Taco which was carne asada, shrimp, and a fabulous sauce.


-”Wahoo Tacos” in La Jolla.  I understand this is a chain, but the outlet in La Jolla is very cool and the fish tacos (both blackened and grilled) were amazing.

-“Casa Guadalajara” is located in the Bazaar del Mundo shops in Old Town.  Just renovated, the atmosphere is awesome
with outdoor seating, fire pits, and all the festive decor.  Big portions… so we shared. “

-“Ciro’s Pizzeria” we actually followed one of those dudes with a big sign into this little pizza joint just off the beaten path in the Gaslamp district.  Two slices of pizza and a drink for six bucks met the budget and didn’t disappoint.  The guys behind the counter actually flipping the dough made for a great atmosphere.

-“The Living Room” has a couple locations in San Diego (we went to the one in Old Town).  Incredible coffee and some outstanding desserts in a really chic atmosphere.  There was a small meeting taking place and other conversations when we were there so it definitely is a gathering point.

And Finally… A Confession:
The last night of our vacation we were going to eat at Anthony’s Famous Fish Grotto on the pier, but the line was too long, our wallets were too empty, so we headed to the OG (Olive Garden) with a gift card received for coaching baseball.   Exciting?  No.  Lame?  Yes. But a nice transition back into the normal world… and you know it’s all about the breadsticks.

~ by Lee Coate on June 14, 2009.