The best Restaurants in National City ranking of February 2025

327 restaurant menus in National City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Karihan Fillipino Food
Karihan Fillipino Food
77/100 (221 ratings)
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Porky's Lechon And Barbecue
Porky's Lechon And Barbecue
80/100 (219 ratings)
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Filipino
Asian
Barbecue
Filipino
Barbecue
Asian
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Lechon
Sit down
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Asian
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"Best Lechon i've ever had..!!! I'll come here..."
Abel Montemayor
"The Best Home Cooked Filipino and Thai Cuisine and Cebu Lechon in San Diego California! Must Try! Great customer service! Thank you Mike and..."
Mobzdpt
"Great Crunchy Lechon Cebu. Had my fill at Porky's Lechon this week with their crunchy lechon Cebu, must try dish! They make their own lechon sarsa in..."
JT
Cozines Liquor And Deli
89/100 (218 ratings)
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"Great Sandwiches, friendly Service, however the chips are a tad pricey but hey that's san..."
Raymond Samson
"If you want fresh sandwiches, made of the best (Boars Head) premium meat & cheeses, go to Cozine's. You will NOT be disappointed. It's a hole in the..."
Kasino Marxs
"Sandwiches made..."
Savage New
"Awesome sandwiches The Ruben is off the hook, The jacks club, OMG!..."
Kenneth Drown
"The manager here is really nice and helps you find whatever you're looking for and also give some good..."
Olivia Bryant
"Good sandwhiches and a cool neighborhood..."
Brian Markevicz
"Excellent selection fi beer and hard..."
Miguel Rojas
Family House Of Pancakes
Family House Of Pancakes
82/100 (212 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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American
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Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
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Mid-range
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
75/100 (206 ratings)
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Fast Food
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Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
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"the food is delicious the staff very friendly everyone was so nice I've been there twice already and I'm thinking about going again right..."
Demetria Shaw Davis
Filipino Desserts Plus
84/100 (189 ratings)
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Asian
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"Filipino Desserts Plus have the best assortment of..."
Marie Madeline Reyes
"The best dessert place in SoCal! Excellent service and amazing..."
Raj Dhillon
"I used to work here so I know how good the quality of the foods they are selling. Whenever I go to SD, I always drop by DP to buy my favorite biko..."
Paul Pelicano
"The best Filipino..."
Raquel Ramos
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
84/100 (185 ratings)
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American
American
"Freddy’s is fantastic - I have never enjoyed a burger joint this much in my life! This place is like no other... the burgers taste like a steak..."
Stephanie Budnick
"I loved my #7 combo. The drive thru employee was very informative. The prices are ok. Chili cheese fries are good. Didn't have dessert but next time..."
Anna Elizabeth Toves
"Go earlier �!!!! Burger was on point and fries and drink were fresh and tasty! I like my hot food and my cold food cold! Great service to thanks..."
JeSsiie L Williams
"My son ate at a Freddy’s while in Kansas and fell in love. So when he returned home he found out that there was one in National City. I was a..."
Andrea Williams
"Food was great the customer service was amazing. The cashier didn't hear me when I asked for a patty melt (I can be a bit soft spoken and not realize..."
Stephany L Villalva
"New favorite burger place. Goodbye in n out. Love the ambience and the burger is juicy. I like that you guys made the fries small cut. Food is..."
Riccel Ann
"Was only my first time there. The place was busy but the food is worth the wait. I will definitely be returning for..."
Ryan Johnson
"It had that Midwest like cheeseburger. It was tastier than the in and out right next to it. The fry sauce is a flavor that gave me Nostalgia. I got..."
Tri Gazer
"The food is so good. Yummy! Our first time and we are going to In and Out but the line was long and we turned. We enjoyed everything we ordered and..."
Lenie Liwanag
"Great burgers! I love the thin patty. Thick fries would have been better. I ate about 3-4 fries at the time so i can feel like i was actually eating..."
Cynthia Herrera Huerta
"First time here!!! My 10 yr old granddaughters choice. I had the spicey chicken sandwich & she had chicken strips. The fries were great, freshly cut...."
Luzviminda Gray
"Simply the best new place I've been to in a long time!..."
Joseph Johnson
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
82/100 (178 ratings)
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"I like pastries and cakes Red Ribbon...luv it..."
Ofel Dela Torre
"The best bakery ever... Never hade a cake like this before... I love the mango..."
Sabry Flores
Good Moments Tea Bar
Good Moments Tea Bar
83/100 (178 ratings)
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Fruit Tea
Thai Iced Tea
Waffle
Thai Tea with Boba
Whip Cream
Lavender Milk Tea
B & M Brown Sugar Boba & Matcha
Bao Buns with Chicken Grilled Chicken in Light Vege
Hojicha - Roasted Green Tea
Salmon Melt Stuffed Sandwich
Matcha Brown Sugar Boba
NY Strawberry Cheesecake Bing Su Flavored Ice
Crêpe
Zappy Pizza
Zappy Pizza
75/100 (173 ratings)
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"Found a hidden gem in Zappy's! Ingredients are fresh, especially the cheese and pepperoni. Great service. Highly..."
Jonathan Rodriguez
"Our new favorite pizza. It may be the best $5 pizza I've had. We been coming now for 3 months and never have to wait longer than 10min. He makes them..."
Joana Vasquez
"Great pizza! Hawaiian pizza is amazing. Pepperoni is of high quality. The owner and staff are kind and respectful. One of my local go to..."
Rey Gonzales
"Amazing food, just as amazing like their Customer..."
Juanito Castaneda
"Best pizza in town! Great tasting pizza for great prices! Owner is always friendly, love this pizza..."
Lupita Montes de Oca
"Great customer service the guy at the counter was kind & respectful, the pizza was good, I'll be back for..."
ryan landeros
"I just love your pizza the crust is my favorite and your hospitality is awsome, you are my new favorite place..."
debra Ochoa
"The Mexican pizza they have is so good!! Love this..."
Isabel Stark
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Charleys Cheesesteaks
79/100 (160 ratings)
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Dinner
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Lunch
"The best philly steak I've ever savored so far. Quick service even, what else could you ask for. #LetsGuide #CharleysPhillySteaks #SanDiegoEats..."
Ellaine Nieva
"The best philly steak in San Diego ca plaza Bonita mall I am always get 2 for my self..."
Javier Padilla
"This place gets 5 stars because the fries are amazing they dont need ketchup to enjoy the steak sandwiches are incredible..."
Darth Pedro
"I love the ice cream ..not so much the hamburgers they have no taste..."
B Ramirez
Tita's Kitchenette
Tita's Kitchenette
83/100 (149 ratings)
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Fast food
Asian
Asian
Filipino
Filipino
Fast Food
Lunch
Brunch
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Pork
Filipino
Fast food
Asian
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Brunch
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Minilicious Donuts & Coffee
Minilicious Donuts & Coffee
83/100 (149 ratings)
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American
Cafe
Mexican
Cafe
American
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
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Café
American
Café
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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Tacos El Gordo El Tijuana Bc
Tacos El Gordo El Tijuana Bc
80/100 (148 ratings)
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Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Pork
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Mexican
Fast food
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De Passion Fruit
94/100 (146 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
"De Passion Fruit is amazing! This place brings healthy to National City with everything from fresh smoothies and juices to tortas and quinoa bowls. ..."
Claire Groebner
"Clean place, delicious and healthy food. Definitely recommend it! Hilary is very nice and welcoming. Will be returning many..."
Jessica Navarro De Leon
"Best vegan ceviche �! I have gone to many different fruiters in National City and no where compares to this..."
Ellie Herrera
"What a fabulous healthy food establishment. I had a half order of the Healthy Meal with a portobello mushroom torta, green salad and a peanut butter..."
Dennis Doyle
"I liked and shared the site on Facebook and received 20% off my bill. Very large and tasty portion of the vegan ceviche. Liked the decor. Friendly..."
Beatriz Amaya
"Beautiful place,delicious healthy food, visita este lugar,está riquísimo..."
Fabiola Galvez
"Great place! Love the quinoa bowl! Excellent customer service, my juice with a hint of turmeric was..."
Aureny Aranda
"Love it! Great food, great service and they really care about our community and its..."
Elyana Delro
Point Point Restaurant
Point Point Restaurant
83/100 (140 ratings)
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"Customer service is excellent! They truly make you feel welcomed. The food was absolutely delicious and authentic. Didn't feel bloated or heavy. My..."
Bertha Ojeda
"Fantastic flavors and generous portions. That's the short and simple of it. The food was great, made to order of course and every item I had was top..."
Alfredo Soria
"Food is awesome just be patient it usually take about 20-30 mins for your order to be ready but it’s so worth it..."
mvov16 osorio
"Me and my hubby literally don’t go to any other Pupuseria, this has always been our number one spot ever since we have came to San Diego and it..."
alex jones
"Family friendly environment with good traditional Salvidorian food. Pros: good customer service, inexpensive, large portions for soup and aguas..."
Limon Global
"Food its delicious, not greasy at all , the taste , the service everything just awesome, definitely recommended, obviously will be coming back , my..."
Natalia Fuentes
"They have authentic Salvadoran food. Best one yet in San Diego County. National..."
Sir Eagle Eye
"Great taste and portion. Salsa was good..."
Brandon Rivera
Subway
Subway
70/100 (140 ratings)
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Pho Bo Restaurant
98/100 (137 ratings)
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Gapo Resto & Karaoke
Gapo Resto & Karaoke
70/100 (132 ratings)
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"Excellent food. If you want exceelent and good entertainments and a palce ot hang out with family and friends, this is the place to go. As far as the..."
Rey
Applebee's
77/100 (132 ratings)
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Pub
American
Bar
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American
Bar
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American
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Menuderia Don Vicente
Menuderia Don Vicente
89/100 (131 ratings)
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Mexican
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"Good menudo. Good customer service. Fast take out. However a little pricey, I spent close to $50 for three orders of menudo (take out)..."
Mari Martin
"This place is by far hands down the best place for pozole in..."
Emmanuel Tamayo
"Been eating breakfast there since it opened. Food is very good. Better eating in then taking..."
Linda Parga
"The best birria tacos I've had in San Diego. Consome was flavorful and full of meat. They also provide limes, radishes, cilantro, onions and hot..."
Princess Jackson
"I had the pozole & menudo rojo, 4 birria tacos and all the fixings. I also had the lemonade. It was $46. All of it was delish according to me and my..."
Osito Rican
"Would highly recommend!!! Menudo is delicious, and worth the..."
Irene Gonzalez
"High Priced old school steakhouse. Food was very good but didnt wow you. I would dine again but only for a specail occasion and I was craving a..."
Patrick Chiesa
"Flavors remind me of my tios cooking. Amazing homestyle flavor pallete. Also the birria quesadilla is delicious..."
Marcus Slaughter
Starbucks
Starbucks
73/100 (122 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Sit down
"I always love coming to Starbucks because the bauristas are nice and friendly. They have great coffee and food. Their restrooms are always clean and..."
Richard Martinez
"Fast friendly service , Trenta Green tea - unsweetened. And a Chocolate croissant...."
Gregg Anthony
"their products are fresh they have food Wi-Fi and privacy in public and I love their cups I always get one every time I go. They're everywhere even..."
Mrs. Martin
"The drive thru is very odd to get through, it has one of the worst turns I have ever seen in a drive thru! A 90 degree right hand turn. But the..."
Abner Torres
"Nice facility, recently enlarged, nice inside. Best park in the grocery store parking..."
Mike Gearhart
"Great service and phenomenal staff. They know me by name and my usual order!..."
Lauren Delgado
Pinoy Fiesta Food To Go Bakery And Dessert
Pinoy Fiesta Food To Go Bakery And Dessert
82/100 (115 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Filipino
Asian
Filipino
Asian
Fast food
Asian
Filipino
"This place obviously knows how to satisfy their clients. Always with a welcoming mindset. The food is fairly priced, regularly delicious and..."
Dionizy Abdulrahman
"This place simply knows how to take care of their clients. Constantly with a very nice mindset. The food is affordably priced, constantly flavorful..."
Donald Cutler
"This is my new fave when craving mama’s home cooking for authentic filipino food! I would say took the number spot from Tita’s Kitchenette. If..."
Melanie M
"The food is consistently fresh and delightful, employees provides good service. I liked the cleanliness and ambience. Will come visit..."
O Pham
"Had a luncheon and a sort of a mini reunion with girlfriends here recently. Kudos to the new owners of Fiesta Pinoy (used to be Pinoy Fiesta) they..."
doc black mamba
"This site is my first choice restaurant. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place...."
Jabari Middleton
"Try their lechon..."
Janet LC
Club 13
Club 13
70/100 (109 ratings)
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"I love the place!! I always have fun there..."
Anahi Magadan
"i love it here. it has a good feel to it. feels like a place in los angeles i..."
Javier Shaw
"It's a great experience. Management is wonderful and the bartender's are very..."
David Karam
"Cool little place in National City! Mariachi and bartender..."
ryan gehris
"Best Bar in National City where the drinks are cold and no one knows yours name. Incredible relaxed atmosphere and beautiful bartenders that treat..."
Snowy
"Very good atmosphere great..."
Efrain Carrillo
"It was a good service,,,Iris is a great person I'll be..."
Amilcar Galindo
Ching's Famous Hopia
89/100 (102 ratings)
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"Tried this place once with a friend and I am hooked since then. I liked the good mood and flavorful dishes and drinks. Keep it..."
Daniel Taylor
"If you are looking for freshly baked hopia, this is the place for you. They have the best hopia in town. Hopia baboy is my favorite of them all. But..."
Miles ILONGGA
"Great taste hopias! Delicious! Mouthwatering! My favorite one is the baboy..."
Manuel Val Uson
"Yup I agree and it should be famous. Ching's do have the best and I mean the best Hopia out here in San Diego. Not a fan at all of eating hopia but..."
JoshingAroundTV
"Best hopia around. My favorite is ube and my wife's is..."
Rommel Balmeo
"The meals and service were ahead of my expectations. We really loved the vibes of this spot. Excellent place to take my family out for..."
Ford Mann
"The langka hopia are flaky and..."
Deadlifts
"I love the hopia's at Ching's. Not likeValerio's Bakery, or Richard Bakery their hopia's are so freaking dry, I felt like eating a dry dough at..."
dulce wickstrom