Yelp just released it's list of "Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2019" and six San Diego eateries are featured. What's really interesting is that they're not the most well-known dining destinations. They are all family-run, and totally local. The list of San Diego restaurants includes:
- Crafted Greens in El Cajon
- Chuy’s Taco Shop in Rolando
- Tahini in Kearny Mesa
- Bud & Rob’s New Orleans Bistro in East Village
- Pho Guys in Vista
- Empanada Kitchen in Downtown San Diego
Yelp "Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. 2019" list is based on more than 25 million reviews over the course of the past year, and they note "In our sixth annual list, we are honoring eateries from across the US that rank so highly in the Yelp community’s opinion that they earned the status of “must try this year.” From suburban staples to your new favorite hole-in-the-wall, this year’s list runs the gamut of dining experiences across the United States."
Here's how San Diego's eateries ranked on the national list:
#17 - Crafted Greens: a Tender Greens-style restaurant best known for its Grass Fed Steak Salad, that serves salads, sandwiches, and flatbread steaks served with your choice of steak, chicken, Cajub-seared ahi or salmon, located at 745 Jamacha Road in El Cajon. craftedgreens.com
#29 - Chuy's Taco Shop: Mexican specialties with generous portions, located at 6663 El Cajon Blvd in Rolando. facebook.com/ChuysTacoShop/
#69 - Tahini: Middle Eastern food with a Chipotle style build-you-own menu, located at 9119 Clairemont Mesa Drive, in Kearny Mesa. tahinistreetfood.com
#72 - Bud & Rob's New Orleans Bistro: specializing in Creole/Cajun cuisine from the chef/owner's native New Orleans, located at 815 F Street in the East Village. budandrobsbistro.com
#75 - Pho Guys: Vietnamese noodle restaurant with sit-down and drive-through service, located at 1876 Hacienda Drive in Vista. squareup.com/store/phoguys
#94 - Empanada Kitchen: specializing in Agentine hand stuffed pies, located at 819 C Street in downtown San Diego. EmpanandaKitchen.com