$10 and Under San Diego Eats

I recently went on a budget trip to San Diego and ended up finding some pretty good eats that were super tasty and beyond affordable. This city literally just became not only one of my favorite places not only for the views, but certainly because it was some really bomb ass food joints all over!

Here is a list of my most recommended places to try out if you plan on visiting the city some time soon.

1. IN N OUT BURGER

   I mean when in Cali, one must indulge in some In N Out Burger. The burgers are ALL individually $4 and under and the combo’s are no more than $7.50. We ended up eating here twice because it’s just that good! This is a franchise so there are locations everywhere in the entire city.

2. Square Bar Cafe

When you want to go somewhere to get a quick fix on your sweet tooth, then the Square Bar Cafe is going to be your go to. This cafe serves everything from coffee, drinks, tea, food, and my favorite some ICE CREAM! Did I mention that it’s all $6 and under? I totally recommend getting the cookie monster flavored ice cream!

They have 2 locations in the San Diego area:

4488 Convoy St #H San Diego, CA 92111

AND 8155 Mira Mesa Blvd #4 San Diego, CA 92126

“Cookie Monster” ice cream with a cookie crisp waffle cone

3. Lucha Libre Taco Shop

We didn’t get to taste the highly rated tacos from this dynamite foodie joint, but we did bless our souls by trying the Baja Cali Dog + TJ Corn for under $6. Let’s just say it may have a low price but this food had BIG TASTE! Did I mention that inside of the place is totally cool and super instagramable! There are 3 locations but I totally recommend the North Park location.

3016 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

Baja Cali Dog and TJ Corn

4. NOMAD Donuts

This donut shop is just walking distance from Lucha Libre in North Park and let’s just say that these donuts are soooooooo good and flaky! I’m still pissed at myself for not going back and getting a second vanilla donut.

3102 University Ave, San Diego CA 92104

Vanilla Bean Donut…literally a bundle of Heaven.

5. Tijuana Seafood Bar Mariscos La Cacho

Closer to the border in Chula Vista you’ll find this amazing Mexican Restaurant which is home to the FRESHLY COOKED+MADE TO ORDER .99 Fish Taco. We couldn’t get enough of these! They were so delicious and very large sized fillets for the price that we visited to place just about every day for our entire trip.

3120 Main St. Chula Vista, CA 91911

The Famous .99 Fish Taco

6. Lighthouse Ice Cream

Right in the heart of Ocean Beach is this tiny shop that was filled the air of freshly made waffles. My husband and me literally spent about 3-5 minutes of standing in the doorway whiffing the delicious scent of waffles that you create ice cream sandwiches with. I was actually told about this place from my cousin, and lucky me it just so happened to be in the same area we already planned on visiting. After 5 minutes and sniffing we finally made up our minds to get the sandwich. Not only did they make regular waffles, they made blueberry waffles as well which makes sense of the scent in the air. I just so happened to come on the day they were sold out of regular waffles and only had the blueberry to serve. God is so good ya’ll because I am obsessed with blueberry waffles and He knows my heeeeaaarrttttt!!!!! All for under $5.

Just a heads up, if I am not mistaken this is a cash only place.

5059 Newport Ave, Ste 102, San Diego, CA

(Ocean Beach)

Blueberry Waffles with Cookies & Cream Ice Cream…and Bacon because I was feeling food frisky.

7. Famoso Mexican Street Food

We were near the Botanical Gardens and I was craving churros and I found this spot. For $3 you get 3 of these delicious churros that you can have all to yourself, or split with a friend.

815 C St San Diego, CA 92101

8. Bronx Pizza

New York Style Pizza that gives you that authentic Italian American family feel when you enter. Great service and the pizza was diviiiinnnneeee!!!! Make sure when you go, get the pepperoni with Parmesan and garlic powder…you’re welcome in advance!!!!

111 Washington St. San Diego, CA 92103

9. La Fachada

Home of some boooommmbbb Mexican/Latin American food, you can never go wrong with a carne asada taco for $1.80. It’s a highly seasoned spicy beef that is a burst full of flavor in your mouth.

20 25th St. San Diego CA 92102

Carne Asada Taco

10. The Taco Stand

La Jolla is an area is San Diego that you must visit for the views and the food. We found this place and for $3.99 this street corn blessed my tummy. I added a baja taco (that was amazing!) with it for a total of an $8 meal.

621 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA 92037

Corn on the Cobb