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El Fandango - San Diego

El Fandango

El Fandango: Old town Mexican El Fandango Review

Great mexican in an old adobe building. A Old town landmark.

Address: 2734 Calhoun St.

Comparison: about average

Directions: In Old Town State Park between Casa de Bandini & Bazaar El Mundo.

Phone: 619-298-2860

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Mexican

Review Helpfulness: 3 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Fred's Mexican Cafe - San Diego

Fred's Mexican Cafe

Fred's Mexican Cafe: Old town casual Mexican

More casual and geared to the party crowd. Fred's Mexican cafe is a local Mexican Chain with a branch in Old town.

Address: 2470 San Diego Avenue

Comparison: about average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Mexican

Review Helpfulness: 3 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Korea House - San Diego

Korea House

Korea House: Great Korean

Korea house has great food and the decor of a traditional korean barbecue restaurant. Dishes can be ordered individually or you can order the barbecue at a per person price.

Address: 4620 Convoy Street

Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: 858-560-0080

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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The Original Pancake House - San Diego

The Original Pancake House

The Pancake House: Breakfast

The name says it all. Every concievable type of pancake is available to the pancake gourmet here.

Address: 3906 Convoy St

Comparison: about average

Phone: 858-565-1740

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Breakfast

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Bali Thai - San Diego

Bali Thai

Bali Thai: Great Indonesian

Great place for Indonesian and Thai food in the Mission valley area

Address: 407 S. Camino Del Rio

Comparison: about average

Phone: (619) 297-0800

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Point Loma Seafoods: Great local seafood Point Loma Seafoods Review

This is a local institution. This is part market part takeout seafood. A great place for the freshest seafood. Not the most healthy however as most dishes are fried seafood

Address: 2805 Emerson Street

Comparison: about average

Phone: (619) 223.1109

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Seafood

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Cane's Bar and Grill: More Beach eats

Cane's is a nightclub/Restaurant in the Belmont Park area of Mission Beach. the restaurant in on the roof overlooking the beach and its prime attraction is its location although the food is OK.

Favorite Dish: Fish Tacos

Address: 3105 Ocean Front Walk

Comparison: about average

Phone: (858) 488-1780

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Seafood

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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The Fish Market - San Diego

The Fish Market

The Fish Market: Upscale seafood on the bay The Fish Market Review

This is the embarcedero's best restaurant. It offers excellent seafood with a great view.

Address: 750 North Harbor Drive

Comparison: about average

Directions: Next to the Midway

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Seafood

Website: http://www.thefishmarket.com/default.aspx

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Nov 24, 2008
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Casa Guadalajara - San Diego

Casa Guadalajara

Casa Guadalajara: Old town favorite Casa Guadalajara Review

Great mexicna with excellent ambience. can be crowded though.

Address: 4105 Taylor Street

Comparison: about average

Directions: Located at the Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town

Phone: (619) 295-5111

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Mexican

Website: http://www.bazaardelmundo.com/dining/guadalajara

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Nov 24, 2008
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Mexican Seafood - San Diego
Rockin Baja Lobster: Mexican Seafood

This local chain with numerous locations, features Seafood with a mexican accent. the specialty as in the name is lobster.

Address: 3890 Twiggs St

Comparison: about average

Directions: or 310 5th Ave

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Seafood

Website: http://www.rockinbaja.com

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Nov 24, 2008
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