Best Fast Food Restaurants in Little Italy

We've collected top 10 mentioned fast food restaurants in Little Italy from other articles such as RateBeer, MySanDiego.org, Your North County.

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Little Italy

Hodad's Downtown
Hodad's Downtown
4.6 (3688 ratings)
Kitschy local favorite for giant burgers with an array of toppings plus shakes, onion rings & more.
945 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantBreweryFast food restaurantDelivery Restaurant
The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand
4.6 (3408 ratings)
Fast-food style tacos, burritos & churros served in a colorful shop with a retro vibe.
621 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Mexican restaurantBurrito restaurantFast food restaurant
Mentioned by Traveling Mom
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"One of our favorite San Diego treats is the Mexican street corn from the Taco Stand. The Taco Stand is a La Jolla local favorite for burritos, and unless you arrive early (or late), expect to find a line. It is one of our family must stop visits in San Diego!"
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"If you’re looking for a solid taco or burrito, head to Taco Stand. It’s inspired by the taco stands of Tijuana and Baja Mexico and busy for a reason. It’s best to go on the early side to avoid peak lunch and dinner crowds (or opt for takeout)."
Evolution
Evolution
4.6 (1177 ratings)
Casual eatery with a drive-thru serving vegetarian & vegan burgers, sandwiches & smoothies.
2965 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Vegan restaurantFast food restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
San Diego's Legitimately Great Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants
"Evolution is the vegetarian’s answer to the ubiquitous fast food burger joint, right down to the drive-thru window. Catering mostly to take-out, though with some modest patio seating, Evolution breaks from the standard black bean burger patty by crafting one from house-made tempeh. Either patty is available as a gluten-free Evo Burger, a heaping belly-filler topped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and Thousand Island dressing."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in San Diego
"Evolution offers all the convenience of a fast food restaurant, including a drive-thru, but serves an entirely vegetarian and vegan menu. That means burgers, sandwiches, tacos, fries, chicken tenders, smoothies, shakes, desserts, and even a few raw options. Everything is made in-house, and the containers and utensils are environmentally friendly."
Plant Power Fast Food
Plant Power Fast Food
4.6 (1565 ratings)
Casual counter for plant-based vegetarian & vegan fast-food fare such as tempeh burgers & smoothies.
2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
Fast food restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Vegan Runner Eats
10+ San Diego Vegan Restaurants the Whole Family Will Enjoy
"What we found: When I was researching San Diego vegan restaurants, someone in a local Facebook group suggested visiting Plant Power vegan fast food, saying that it was so good they were thinking of taking a trip to San Diego specifically to stop by this place. Plant Power is located in a nice building on a busy intersection, and has its own parking lot and a couple drive-in terminals. It appeared to be very popular with the local vegan and veg-curious crowd."
Mentioned by Justin Plus Lauren
10 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego, California
"A good example of this is the amount of vegan ‘fast food’ places that are popping up in California. You might not think the words “healthy” and “fast food” could be in the same sentence, but vegan fast food eateries have changed the game, offering healthy meals on the go. I used to only be able to find sit-down vegan restaurants that would take ages to prepare the food (sorry Cafe Gratitude, I’m looking at you)."
Mentioned by Knockaround
The Best Vegan and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego
"Plant Power offers awesome vegan food without GMOs or artificial ingredients. Their menu includes burgers, sandwiches, breakfast, salads, small bites, and shakes, along with a kids’ menu. Plant Power has three locations in San Diego, and their Ocean Beach restaurant has a drive thru—for those of you who need your vegan fix fast."
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box
3.9 (2105 ratings)
Burgers, chicken, tacos & breakfast items fill out the menu at this fast-food chain.
1619 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantChicken restaurantHamburger restaurant
Board & Brew - Del Mar
Board & Brew - Del Mar
4.6 (866 ratings)
Casual local chain serving sandwiches & craft beers in a colorful, surf-themed space.
1212 Camino Del Mar #2506, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA
Sandwich shopAmerican restaurantBeer storeFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
10 Best Places to Grab Takeout in San Diego
"Board and Brew has been a staple in Del Mar since 1979 that serves simple sandwiches with no preservatives, no substitutes and no frozen meats. The secret sauce is another hook that tastes good on any sandwich. But try the Baja Chicken with marinated chicken breast, bacon, and melted jack cheese on a toasted French baguette with mayo, tomato and lettuce."
El Jardín Food Park
El Jardín Food Park
4.5 (571 ratings)
P.º Ensenada 1443, Playas, Jardines Playas de Tijuana, 22517 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Food courtFast food restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Restaurants in San Diego
"El Jardin chef and partner Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins starred on Top Chef and Top Chef Mexico, but this is far from a vanity project. The regional Mexican restaurant in Arts District Liberty Station is deeply personal. The chef grew up in Tijuana..."
Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr.
3.7 (602 ratings)
Fast-food chain known for its variety of piled-high burgers & meal combos, plus shakes.
3381 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Fast food restaurantHamburger restaurant
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea
4.5 (615 ratings)
Bubble tea specialist with a selection of other hot & cold drinks, including coffee & slushes.
4869 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Bubble tea storeBeverage distributorCafeChicken wings restaurantFast food restaurant
Mentioned by SD Entertainer Magazine | Your source for everything San Diego
Best Boba in San Diego
"While Kung Fu Tea is a growing national chain, don’t let that take away from the fact that they craft up some seriously excellent boba. Despite its widely acclaimed popularity and international reach, Kung Fu Tea keeps with providing traditional boba flavors for its customers. With flavors ranging from Pina Colada to Taro Root, you can rest easy that each order will be to the highest degree of quality and freshness."
Mentioned by DoSD
Best Spots for Boba in San Diego
"Freshly brewed tea every three hours and bubbles cooked in brown sugar every two hours, Kung-Fu tea will leave you feeling bobb-ly inside. Note that not all locations are listed. Visit their site for more information on COVID updates and which of the four locations is closest for your convenience."
Alma Verde
Alma Verde
4.4 (1341 ratings)
Eco-conscious bistro with a corner patio, known for creative salads & spicy vegan brunch options.
Ave.Brasil 8930 Col, Francisco I. Madero, 22040 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Health food restaurantBreakfast restaurantFast food restaurant
Mentioned by bajacalifornia.travel
5 Restaurants in Tijuana that all “Veggie Lovers” need to try
"Like its name says, “Alma Verde”, this restaurant is designed for those who love their healthy options. Here you can find a menu for vegans, vegetarians, gluten and lactose intolerants. All of their food is made with local and seasonal products."

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Little Italy

Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana
4.7 (557 ratings)
Convivial kitchen dishing up traditional Italian fare, plus afternoon coffee & snacks.
3850 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Italian restaurantNorthern Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
21 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego, CA
"Founded by a retired Italian couple, PARMA - Cucina Italiana specializes in Northern Italian cuisine made with the freshest ingredients available. The menu offers plenty of appetizers, meat and cheese platters, and special pasta dishes such as egg noodle pasta with smoked salmon, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and traditional lasagna. There is also a selection of meat entrees like chicken piccata and beef braised in red wine sauce, and desserts include Nutella profiteroles and lemon custard pie with pine nuts."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Parma Cucina Italiana offers a very comfortable place to enjoy Italian classic dishes. They offer the best-tasting authentic Italian dishes. Their staff welcomes the diners with the warmest smile."
Spice & Rice Kitchen
Spice & Rice Kitchen
4.3 (210 ratings)
Unpretentious destination for exotic Thai dishes & lunch combos inside or on the fountainside patio.
7734 Girard Ave C, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurantSoutheast Asian restaurant
Mentioned by Things To Do
Best Asian food near La Jolla, San Diego, California
"7734 Girard Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4446Asian, ThaiLunch, DinnerTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations[email protected]+1 858-456-0466http://www.spiceandricethaikitchen.com/"
Fig Tree Cafe
Fig Tree Cafe
4.4 (991 ratings)
2400 Historic Decatur Rd Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Californian restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by California Beaches
The Best Places To Get Breakfast By The Beach In San Diego
"With three locations across San Diego, Fig Tree Cafe is the place to go for a creative breakfast when you’re tired of the same old waffles and OJ. They serve everything from omelets (like the Windansea Omelet, named after the local beach) to delicious takes on Eggs Benedict, pancakes and other breakfast dishes (like Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Sauteed Apples French Toast)."
Mentioned by 10Best
Start Your Day Properly with One of San Diego's Best Breakfasts
"Fig Tree Cafe is an unassuming house turned popular breakfast spot in the beach community of Pacific Beach. Ingredients are locally sourced or even home-grown and transformed into authentic California cuisine at a reasonable price. Try french toast stuffed with marscarpone cheese, mangos and strawberries, house-made granola and yogurt, or a shrimp frittata."
Mentioned by Honey + Lime
17 Of The Best Breakfast Spots In San Diego - Gems You Have To Try!
"I like this cute little rustic restaurant, they have an extensive menu with all of the breakfast favorites, and a few unique items, too. Man candy bacon is a must-try, as well as a flight of coffees or the antioxidant shots, they’re really good!. Three locations, Liberty Station, Pacific Beach, Hillcrest."

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Little Italy

Emerald Chinese Cuisine
Emerald Chinese Cuisine
4.1 (732 ratings)
Traditional Chinese fare & vast dim sum menu with seafood emphasis in a spacious & casual setting.
3709 Convoy St Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Chinese restaurant
Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4.4 (2161 ratings)
Snug strip-mall eatery popular with locals for signature dumplings & Chinese chow.
4625 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Chinese restaurantBarGastropubLounge
Golden City Restaurant
Golden City Restaurant
3.9 (210 ratings)
Bright & basic setting for lunch, dinner or late-night Chinese classics inside a strip mall.
5375 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurant

Best Cake Places in Little Italy

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Scripps Ranch
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Scripps Ranch
4.3 (58 ratings)
10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
CafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCake shopCookie shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Your North County
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"Situated in an unassuming strip mall in Sabre Springs (west of Poway), Nutmeg has racked up its healthy share of local fans. Serving Caffe Calabria coffee, seasonal foods (breakfast, brunch, and lunch), gluten-free and vegan menu items, and sweet delights from its vast pastry case, Nutmeg makes culinary and coffee magic happen in an industrial-like, open space with bar seating, booth areas, and tables situated next to outlets. If you’re looking for an office away from home, Nutmeg is it."
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
4 (129 ratings)
Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.
1201 1st St Ste 220, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert restaurantFrozen yogurt shop
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
4.3 (89 ratings)
Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.
909 Prospect St Ste 225, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert restaurantFrozen yogurt shop

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