San Diego's most ethnically diverse neighborhood — the food scene reflects it. Vietnamese pho, Ethiopian injera, Somali restaurants, and Mexican bakeries share the same blocks along El Cajon Blvd.
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$Venue · City Heights
$Thai · City Heights
$$“Landmark pizzeria firing pies as well as a selection of homemade pastas, sandwiches & salads.”
— BonVivant
Venue · City Heights
City Heights
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
City Heights
“Rice noodle beef soup & other classic Vietnamese dishes are on offer at this easygoing locale.”
$ · Vietnamese · 2.3
City Heights
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
City Heights
“Spacious, light-filled spot serving traditional Chinese dishes (including seafood hot pot combos).”
$ · Chinese · 2.3
City Heights
“Mexican fast-food chain outlet specializing in tacos, burritos, tostadas & quesadillas.”
$ · Venue · 2.2
City Heights
“Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials”
$ · Venue · 2.1
City Heights
“No-frills setting for traditional handmade Mexican favorites like empanadas & enchiladas.”
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
“Unassuming kitchen dishing up a large menu of traditional Vietnamese specialties.”
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
“American grill offering made-to-order hamburgers, kebabs & sandwiches in a no-frills space.”
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
$$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
“Laid-back eatery for typical Vietnamese & Chinese fare such as banh mi sandwiches, pho & fried rice.”
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
“No-frills eatery serving Cambodian & Chinese fare, including seafood noodles & fried rice.”
$ · Venue · 0.0
City Heights
“Basic spot dishes up pho plus seafood & other traditional Vietnamese entrees in a bare-bones space.”
$ · Vietnamese · 0.0