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Community Favorites: Where My Fam & I Eat in San Diego County
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items I’ve lived around San Marcos / San Diego for years and love trying new food — but these are the places we always come back to. Whether it’s a casual weekend pickup or celebrating something special, these restaurants hit our cravings every time. Hopin...
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Casual, Every-Weekend Eats
Treats & Special Occasions
Flavor Adventures / Hidden Gems
Casual, Every-Weekend Eats
These are our easy, no-fuss spots — perfect for weeknights or when we just don’t feel like cooking. Good portions, good flavors, and quick service.
We take all our out-of-town guests here. The portions are generous, the service is friendly, and their tacos + drive-thru option make it perfect when we’re craving Mexican but short on time.
Señor Panchos Mexican Grill - San Marcos, CA
Our go to place for chinese food. Great portions and quick service. Try the pepper garlic shrimp and the wonton soup
Panda Garden - San Marcos, CA
Go to pho sandwich place. Try the number 1 and their boba!
Banh Mi San Marcos - San Marcos, CA
Tiny little restaurant but big in taste! a san diego must visit
Hodad's Downtown
Treats & Special Occasions
These are where we go when we’re celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just want something a little fancier. Great food, cozy atmosphere, and worth slowing down for.
Pricey but the food is soooo good. Its definitely a treat for a upcoming occasion
Juniper and Ivy
This place feels like a little celebration every time. The wait staff is warm, and everyone in my fam gets to pick a favorite dish — perfect for birthdays or just wanting something special
Eugenio Italian Ristorante
Its a chain but the steak is great, melts in your mouth, we like to go a little easy on the butter on the steak so ask for that if you dont like too much butter on the steak!
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Another great steak chain, pricey and definetly for special occasions. Love the bread and butter they give
San Diego Steakhouse | Fine Dining & Prime Steak | Fleming's
Flavor Adventures / Hidden Gems
Our go-to places when we want to mix it up or try something different. From pho to kebabs to new finds, these are the spots that always surprise us in the best way
We’ve been going here for years. This Vietnamese spot hits, especially when I want something light yet comforting — the lemon chicken pho is my go-to.
Pho San Marcos - San Marcos, CA
This is a chain but the kebabs are so yummy, we get their sauces for $5 and keep it at home to use with eggs etc for breakfast
The Kebab Shop
Food is really good here. Great hang out place to meetup with friends and eat some fusion food
Le Papagayo Carlsbad - Restaurant