Davanti Enoteca is an italian restaurant in Little Italy, San Diego.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience the highlights of Little Italy on an immersive walking tour with a local guide. Get to know one of San Diego’s most iconic neighborhoods as you sample the f...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through San Diego's Little Italy to some of the tastiest restaurants and shops in the area. Explore piazzas, learn about local history, ...
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Experience the atmosphere of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on our 2.5-hour guided walking tour. You’ll have a chance to sample lots of tasty ethnic cuisine, alo...
Address: 1655 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
El Comal in San Diego is the North Park family-owned Mexican kitchen on Illinois Street, a longstanding interior-Mexican counter known for carnitas.
OrderThe carnitas plate with handmade tortillas; weekend chilaquiles before noon.
TipCash on hand speeds the counter; the courtyard patio runs warmer than the indoor room.
La Puerta in San Diego is the Gaslamp Quarter Mexican kitchen on Fourth Avenue, the after-bar carne asada fries and Taco Tuesday institution that anchors.
OrderThe carne asada fries to share; Taco Tuesday $3 tacos until close.
TipOpen until 1am Fri-Sat, midnight other nights; the back patio runs heater-and-fan year-round.
Lolita's Mexican Food in San Diego is the Clairemont Mesa Boulevard Chicano taqueria chain founded by the Lolita Garcia family, the originator of carne asada.
OrderThe California burrito with carne asada and fries.
TipDrive-through and counter both fine; the 24-hour locations stay open for the post-bar burrito run.
Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop in San Diego is the Mission Hills Mexican-wrestling-themed taqueria on Washington Street, the Diners Drive-Ins and Dives stop.
OrderThe Surfin' California burrito with shrimp; the Champion's gold booth if you book ahead.
TipBook the gold booth on the website 48 hours ahead; the line at the counter moves fast after 1pm.
Galley at the Marina in Chula Vista is the South Bay marina-front seafood and American restaurant on Marina Parkway since 1995, patio over the slips.
OrderThe World Famous fish and chips; the blackened ahi sashimi to start.
TipWeekend brunch starts at 9am; the bar runs a $4 beer happy hour 3-6pm weekdays.
Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego is the 1955 Shelter Island Tiki institution, a sprawling Polynesian dining room with a boat dock, mai tai pour.
OrderThe original Mai Tai; the Polynesian Platter for sharing.
TipSunday brunch is the value play; book a window for sunset over the marina and Point Loma.
