BEST CHEAP EAT HIDDEN GEMS in SAN DIEGO | A Local's Food Guide

[@jerrihadding2534]

Here I am in Sweden. An American “ex-Pat” raised in San Diego who has been living in Europe for over 30 years. And here I am LONGING for these meals you so casually recommend. I wish that I could beg for mercy!

[@malcorub]

You got a do a series on the Asian Markets (HMART, MITSUWA, Sea Food City, TOKYO CENETRAL, 99 Ranch and Zion.)

[@chac65]

You gotta give the Chicken Pie Shop a try. $11 gets you a chicken pie, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, bun and pie for dessert. This is classic San Diego cheap food that has been around for 100 years. Back in the late 80's pie dinner there cost $4. Oh well inflation. Also try Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad. $11 gets you steak dinner. Or buy a steak at the butcher shop and they will cook it for $6 extra including sides. There are all sorts of dinner options that cost around $11 Big Johns's breakfast there costs $7.50 including eggs, potatoes and all the sausage, ham, and bacon you can cram into your gullet.

[@justinecasioce2791]

We are planning our vacation in San Diego & I am watching every single one of your videos & making a list writing places down to visit, eat & have a great time with the family. So thank you so much for all your videos.

[@taemalua_684]

Rolandos Taco Shop on National Ave. Order the shrimp and beef chipotle fries. The best!

[@jessicapope433]

Mike's taco club in ocean beach is amazing. Carne asada fries👌 best around

[@taemalua_684]

Los Ponchos in Hillcrest- order the Bitchin' Cali Burrito

[@catalinanunez4775]

Colima's taco shop in hillcrest it's open till 4 am everything is so good 10/10, or Humbertos

[@AMMLovesyou]

Birrieria y menudearía on Broadway, Chula Vista. Carnitas las michoacanas on Third, Chula Vista 🦋

[@vasnikvideos369]

Another great list! Any chance you could do a "Best Desserts in San Diego" video?

[@tmoney51691]

Great recommendations! I'd also like to recommend Alexi's Greek Cafe in Hillcrest. They have a cheap lunch menu that goes to 5 p.m.

[@diegocortes8879]

Yes. Alexi's !! He's grumpy too lmao

[@hayze13]

Loving the Padres love. #represent!!

[@loganwashere24]

Alexi is dope! Loaded falafel sandwich for like 6 bucks

[@chantelelizabeth704]

Omg the gyro meeal for around 7 bucks and it is so delicious!

[@cynthialopez708]

He said “No bones just meatless chicken”. 😆

[@rudotcomz7384]

🤣🤣🤣 I heard that too

[@jdang228]

The ramen from santouka inside Mitsuwa though, so good

[@barakDC355]

Ayeee shoutout jaycation!!!! It was awesome having you stop by best pizza man! Great video! 👍

[@Jaycation]

Hey Barak! Shout out to u and everyone else at best pizza! Thanks for the love!

[@WalkwithRhonda_]

When I use to work as a nurse, my coworkers dad made fortune cookies. She would always bring in a huge box filled with them. They were all the cookies that didn’t make the cut cause they were broke or not folded right. Great video. Thanks for the cheap eats video.

[@SoCalCode3]

There’s a Rally’s in Spring Valley off of Jamacha Rd. And Sweetwater Rd. Also one in Chula Vista off Third and Moss St. and the newest location on S.30th and National Ave. in Logan Heights.

[@edwinfig710]

wow Jay!!! You're always killing it with these video!! Love watching them!

[@garypetermeier3865]

Jaycation, yesy yes the food you reviewed just made my mouth water. Love this vid!

[@artsygirlmarilyn6296]

Steve was there with Lucky Breakfast in North Park near the Farmers Market. (Also try ZIAS PIZZA 🍕 on Adams by the Normal Heights sign. Support Lucky!!! Luckys Breakfast diner in north Park. Super retro. TIP BIG!! Tough times w covid and no price increases. Dedicated to the community. (🍕ZIAS 🍕 PIZZA on Adams ave near the Normal Heights sign. Crazy slices and delicious crust. Inventive and supports the community. Thanks

[@johntesoriero3382]

Nice video and crunch at 14:01!

[@ShellyBomb]

WOW - I thought I had acquired some refrigerator magnets ... LOL!!! 😂

[@TheKuppy]

You can get sushi for $4.25 at ZION - much cheaper than Mitsuwa

[@Dari0_13]

Where is that at?

[@rudotcomz7384]

Or even Marukai

[@scruffy7443]

@@Dari0_13 in clairmont mesa blvd. kearny mesa SD

[@thesoundofviolencepodcast]

Antique Row Cafe is definitely #1 on my list for breakfast spots! Everything is super reasonably priced, the portions are giant and the owner is one of the nicest people ever!

[@thesoundofviolencepodcast]

And you HAVE to get the cinnamon roll if you go

[@erikalowery3]

Dude, you gotta hit San Diego Chicken Pie Shop. Total old school, 50s vibe.

[@TravelAgentCale]

Sounds incredible! What area is it located in?

[@loganwashere24]

@@TravelAgentCale it’s right off of El Cajon in north park! Right near the water tower

[@RyanShyffer]

Came here to add that, definitely cheap and good.

[@andrewwilliams6403]

Pot pie 2 sides and a slice of pie for about 8 bucks. Awesome deal. I hit that spot several times a year

[@ratedRamsey]

Pokez downtown, and El eztaca were 2 of my go to places when I lived down there

[@denisespieces4744]

YES! Pokez is SO good. I always "crown" my burritos when I go there. 😋

[@JoahannaMomma1]

Just discovered your channel and I love your videos, especially this one since I'm always looking for cheap eats! Btw, there is a Rally's inside Wal-Mart on Murphy Canyon though it's not a stand alone like the ones you mentioned.

[@oiitzME1266]

for a more than a decades it was a mcdonalds,pretty neat they upgraded to a rally

[@Travelwithchris]

Im going to have to try some of these spots next time! Taro smoothies are life brotha! 🙏🏻🔥

[@garypetermeier3865]

Mitsuwa - Wow a paradise of Japanese food! Looks so delicious.

[@andrewhwang8883]

Love Santouka! My favorite ramen spot hands down! I love going to the back of Mitsuwa and getting the $1 five minute chair massages lol

[@MakMak_ESC]

nice brotha! santouka inside mitsua is one of my favorites. simple ramen, tastes great.

[@DJJSWIFT]

Great recommendations! Making me want to fly 🛫 out to the LeftCoast for them good eats🤤 Keep up with the great content! 👍🏽

[@terrywilkins7914]

Planning vacation toSan Diego 2022. Thank you Jaycation for recommending best restaurants in that area.

[@559eii]

TJ's tacos was a good touch. really enjoyed the video def going to hit up that market by the airport!

[@gabbyd4250]

There’s a Rally’s in Spring Valley & another one in IB

[@caitlyn5970]

Yes pls do wings! There’s so many spots and it’s so overwhelming i refuse to eat bad wings! 😂 i love dirty birds

[@momcation9786]

Awesome Jaycation! I’d like to try the sushi at Mitsuwa! Thanks for the video!

[@VVida-yx4ft]

Nailed my two favorites in Escondido! I agree with T.J. Tacos and Rally's! Much respect!

[@melissaong7633]

There is a Rally in El Cajon and by the way it is next-door to one of our favorite places called Valley Food and right down the street harvest food. These or Mediterranean grocery stores that have hot food … absolutely delicious they have a tray for three with different grilled meats, grilled vegetables over rice and delicious Mediterranean bread and it easily serves five people and I think it’s about $25. They also have fantastic soups and really great home cooked food. I’m originally from New York City and love good inexpensive food that is authentic. Thank your channel is great.

[@mireyarodriguez4755]

Mitsuwa ....Rico Rico I can see you eat all day lol 😂😂😂 another great video Jay 💙

[@diegocortes8879]

Mama's Bakery & Deli, Alexi's Greek Cafe

[@bryandoolittle9051]

We have Ralleys here in Reynoldsburg Ohio. We don't have Checkers. I miss having my Robertos carne asada burritos I used to eat down in Imperial Beach

[@sargeholly]

CUATRO MILPAS in Barrio Logan! Chorizo with egg which comes with tortillas and can't find anywhere else.

[@VanFronda]

Hey! Kababayan in San Diego!!! Thank you for the videos!

[@Tijuastacos]

Another great video Jay! For best Hot Wings try Empire Wings Buffalo Fries. They are Awesome!

[@KeithShafer]

Love the rally’s fries. I didn’t even know they still existed.

[@dianepuroguanajuatovlogs]

When you come out to Arizona let me know !!!! Love your content !!!!

[@chac65]

Looking forward to this. Hope the Chicken Pie Shop is on this.

[@briankay4229]

I remember the original on 5th & Robinson in Hillcrest. Then it moved to North Park. Now I'm hungry for a Giblet Dinner!

[@alpiansyah3884]

There are many really good food choices in San Diego, I like all. 😎❤👍👍👍

[@richw.6296]

I was in the other room and heard you mention ramen, I automatically thought of Mitsuwa. It tastes just like good old “hole in the wall “ ramen in Japan. Nigiya has the best bento.

[@alyssasanchez3411]

ayoooo there’s a rally’s in barrio logan 🙌 don’t forget em

[@ofb12345]

Those fries tho

[@gabrielort3531]

I was gonna ask you where? cause Ive never seen it..but I'll look it up...lol! Thx for mentioning it!

[@chordarrow1]

FYI bruh there's another Rally's on 30th and National in Logan Heights, which is definitely in the center of SD (not the out skirts). 🍟 All day

[@trulyAmatulHaqq]

knew this was a good video when Mitsuwa came up first 🤩

[@PenniP]

I love your videos! We frequent Lucky’s, Mitsuwa and K sandwiches. ❤️❤️❤️

[@texadonkey34]

Very nice. Thin pizza is my favorite. I get mushroom or olive pizza, lol. You know your cool restaurants. 2 thumbs up. 🤠👍👍

[@crankdatskate]

love the vids man, heading to SD next week!

[@ellenrice19]

If you're going to Escondido check out Charlie's Diner further up Valley Pkwy, near the old Palomar Hospital building...old style diner food cheap

[@Gojenjen84]

Great video!! Oside!!! Any way.. Cafe 86 has the best Taro milkshake but ah it’s not the cheapest but it’s the best Taro for sure!! Oh also.. PepperTree in vista is a mom and Pop ice cream/ food stand been there since like the early 50s I believe.. they have amazing ice cream shakes/malts.. and if your craving a deep fried burrito you gotta go there!!

[@pamelaflowers7693]

Yes to best wings! And best banh mi too!

[@chihaibe69]

How about doing video for great Asian restaurants Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean…..etc… in San Diego?

[@maryawnee3081]

One cheap eats also is the taco taco in poway! Love their $1 fish tacos 😊

[@paulinavazquez7838]

Las 4 milpas in barrio logan area! rolled tacos freshly made flour tortillas!

[@lala_laine]

Try Jimmy Carter’s Mexican cafe. It’s delicious the carne asada plate.

[@denisespieces4744]

I LOVE Jimmy Carter's! One of my favorite places for Mexican food. Anything they have on the specials board is freaking delicious!

[@jonnuanez2843]

K Sandwiches is real close to Shaka coffee, one of the few Hawaiian coffee spots here on the mainland. Always need my Hawaiian coffee.

[@blowba]

There's a Rallys in Spring Valley and in the Walmart off Aero.

[@Homelesskateboards]

Awesome video!!!! ✌️✌️✌️🍺🍺🍺

[@Linker12334]

Those who are reading looking for food places, Rockies yogurt next to K sandwiches is also a great place to get a dessert after a bahn mi

[@bonkers4469]

Yo!!! Goto spring valley! It's where I'm from. HECTORS TACO SHOT IS OFF THE CHAIN! If they're even there still lol.

[@KseniaVygranenko]

Great video!!

[@roachaximus5899]

For cheap omlettes too try Aunt Emmas in Chula Vista or National City, on weekdays they have the 2 egg omlette special, about 6 bucks for an omlette with pancakes

[@loganwashere24]

Thanh tihn chay in city heights is my favorite bang for buck place. Amazing vegan Vietnamese food (traditional) and cheap prices. Favorite place hands down and affordable

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job jay

[@riddick187]

I'm in SD and this is great

[@maryawnee3081]

I love that you included my fave taco spot tj tacos! We would drive up there from mm just for tacos!

[@williamschoemann4209]

You're cool, JJ. We can always use some cheap eats. Lucky's looks especially good. I love really old-time places like that. The worn formica and the worn people are real.

[@omega.n]

Jay love the outfit in this video! Cheers!

[@andygoddard4887]

grew up going to Lucky's! Lucky is the man!

[@seanschexnydre5231]

Glad you mentioned Nishiki Ramen, IMO its much better than Tajima's ramen. Although their Curry Ramen is pretty good!

[@homerb3368]

Percy's Pizza in Greenwich Village used to sell a $1 slice anytime, but as per @Here.Be. Barr it's $2 now.

[@chrisp9320]

Spicy City on Convoy is top restaurant on my list. Best quality and quantity Chinese food. 35 dollars (three entrees) is good for a family plus a lot of leftovers. Just the chow mein is under 10 bucks and enough for at least two meals for one person.

[@WinkieDuck]

As a sd local I can agree with this video

[@juniorherman8427]

Well done. Nice to see the Mecca being represented.✔️✌🏾👽

[@rixs3379]

don't forget the rallys in spring valley and chula vista !!

[@hicksgary]

Best Pizza is great. Several locations.

[@chatochingon]

i love north park, going to try out lucky's spot sure looked good and cheap price ;)

[@williamking5260]

Best Wings video would be great. Love Dirty Birds and Wings n Things. South Park Abbey used to be one of my favs but I think they closed down a few years ago.

[@DefSquadFan]

Hooters

[@Travelwithchris]

Taro pudding!! 🤯🤯🤯🤤

[@Tori-bc6bf]

You had me at cheap eats 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@michaelhynes78]

Have you tried el patron in mira mesa? love that place for taco tuesdays it’s so cheap and the adobada is so good. Really dope you went to TJ Tacos miss that place so much. Great video

[@MichaelHsu95]

if you go to mitsuwa at 7pm most things will be on sale!

[@Coco81218]

You missed Volare on Barnett St in Point Loma. Amazing and very reasonable authentic Italian food.

[@jusueavila4968]

Hi ,Jaycation. You need to try Swagyu Chop shop burger at Imperial Beach 😋🍔

[@zhuangcorp]

Please do a video: best bargains, taco Tuesdays, and discounts

[@SaltyD619er]

Rallys is good. I grew up in Spring Valley,I remember when it opened way back in the day. Back than the fries were smashing good. They still are good but not like they used to be.

[@kimheil9901]

There's a Rally's near me in Spring Valley, on Jamacha Rd!

[@sydneywilliams7736]

I just moved to San Diego from San Francisco, were trying to find good Chinese food!

[@sv765]

JL China house in Chula Vista 💯

[@drodzdrodz909]

The bbq wings from urbnpizza in north park must try!!

[@onepunch9485]

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been back to daygo but what about Alberto‘s? The first thing I do once I get off the plane is hit up some cheap Mexican food and Alberto’s is my spot. It always feel like home to me to have a Carneia Sada burrito or their Carneia Asada chips.

[@artzamora7918]

Theres a Rally's off 125 in spring valley target parking lot

[@EXECUTI0N619]

theres a rallys in spring valley as well

[@OneBlackButton]

I never went for any of the “street eats” when I was in San Diego. I did stop pretty regularly at some carne asada burrito stand when I was on Garnett late night in PB. I don’t remember the burritos being outstanding though.

[@FOE_RUNNER]

Have you tried the food truck Rice or Death?

[@besos4abella]

There’s a Rally’s in Spring Valley and Chula Vista. And I love their fries!! Great video, I’ve been wanting to hit up Luckys.

[@MelvinMansoor]

And El Cajon. Used to be one on mission gorge rd too

[@michaelmurrell9801]

Tj Tacos should not only be on a cheap eats list... It is also one of the best taco shops in San Diego. Ridiculously good.

[@chucke2319]

How would you compare Mitsuwa with ninjiya since they are both near each other

[@MoonaGhost_kitty]

Hitting that like button just for the transitions to yourself 🤣