Cheap Places to Eat in La Playa

We've collected top 10 mentioned cheap eats places in La Playa from other articles such as AFAR Media, Travel Tips - USA Today, LaJolla.com, including places with different cuisines.

Cheap Places to Eat in La Playa

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
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
4.6 (1185 ratings)
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
1270 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Seafood restaurantBarCocktail barFine dining restaurantLoungeTakeout RestaurantOyster bar restaurantSteak house
Mentioned by Grande Colonial
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"1270 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz"
Buona Forchetta - South Park
Buona Forchetta - South Park
4.7 (1986 ratings)
Wood-fired pies, fresh pasta & a global wine list draw crowds at this festive pizzeria.
3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantPasta shopRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Buona Forchetta is owned by Matteo Cattaneo, a born-and-raised Italian who was determined to bring a taste of his homeland to San Diego. Guests can choose from a wide selection of appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, and meat and seafood dishes. The excellent wine list is sourced from around the world and has a perfect pairing for every meal."
Mentioned by San Diego Explorer
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"3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102(619) 381-4844Reserve a Table for 6 or More Here$$ | Pizza | Fresh Pasta. Funny enough, this Italian restaurant is not in Little Italy. I think that’s a good thing since very few amazing Italian restaurants are in that area."
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
Village Pizzeria
Village Pizzeria
4.3 (916 ratings)
Beachside outpost of a local chain offers a large menu of Italian favorites, plus a covered patio.
1206 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantTakeout RestaurantPasta shopPizza deliveryPizza TakeoutRestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Marriott International
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"Village Pizzeria has become home to family portions of quality Italian food with a fun, friendly environment. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 619-522-0449"
Gaslamp Pizza
Gaslamp Pizza
3.9 (543 ratings)
Tiny pizzeria serving New York-style pies by the slice, plus subs & fried chicken wings.
505 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Pizza restaurantChicken wings restaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza deliverySandwich shop
Donut Panic
Donut Panic
4.1 (227 ratings)
Indie donut & bagel shop, with a regular weekly schedule of vegan & non-vegan days.
6171 Mission Gorge Rd #113, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopTakeout RestaurantSandwich shopTea storeVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by There San Diego
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"A photo posted by Donut Panic (@donutpanicsd) on Jan 11, 2017 at 6:16am PST. “Donut Panic”about eating amazing donuts from this little shop on Mission Gorge Road because they are organic and in San Diego, we love the organic, healthy options – even when it comes to eating donuts!. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends, Donut Panic offers 100% vegan donuts and bagels, and during the rest of the week they have traditional desserts and old fashioned donuts."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Besides a clever name, Donut Panic is also great at glazed donuts. Along with traditional donuts, they offer vegan creations such as chocolate espresso almond, Earl Grey, maple bacon glaze, and even rosewater cardamom. Baker Linda Dami combines potato flakes mixed with flour, soy milk, sugar, salt, oil, and yeast."
Imperial Mandarin
Imperial Mandarin
4.1 (316 ratings)
Unpretentious Chinese restaurant offering a seafood-heavy menu & daily lunchtime dim sum.
3904 Convoy St #102, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Chinese restaurantRestaurant
Asia Wok Chinese Food
Asia Wok Chinese Food
4.2 (427 ratings)
Open, sunlit counter serve for familiar Chinese dishes, stir-fries & some Japanese items.
342 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, USA
Chinese restaurant
SD TapRoom
SD TapRoom
4.6 (799 ratings)
Lively taproom with a wide craft brew selection, plus hearty pub fare & a dog-friendly patio.
1269 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
BrewpubAmerican restaurantBarBar & grillGastropubPizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza TakeoutRestaurantSports bar

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Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
4.7 (698 ratings)4.5 (311 ratings)
Home to the world's largest outdoor pipe organ, this venue hosts year-round concerts & other events.
2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"The 2,400-bench-seat pavilion, dedicated in 1915 by sugar magnates John D. and Adolph B. Spreckels, holds the 4,518-pipe Spreckels Organ,…"
Lamb's Players Theatre
Lamb's Players Theatre
4.8 (383 ratings)4.5 (175 ratings)
This iconic theater hosts 5 productions each year on an intimate 350-seat stage.
1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
The Old Globe
The Old Globe
4.8 (908 ratings)4.5 (490 ratings)
Longtime theater with shows ranging from Shakespeare & classic musicals to first-run new plays.
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters

Top Best Italian Restaurants in La Playa

Monello
Monello
4.5 (929 ratings)
This sleek eatery serves handmade pastas, gourmet pizzas & Italian street food plus weekend brunch.
750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Northern Italian restaurantBrunch restaurantItalian restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Monello, located next to another favorite, Bencotto, is a modern Italian restaurant. One of the best spots in the Little Italy neighborhood, it specializes in reasonably priced pizzas, pastas, and entrées and serves unbeatable cocktails. Customers enjoy this quiet and quaint space, and rave about Monello’s tasty brunch and complimentary snacks during happy hour."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Although San Diego is generally known for its casual dress code and easy attitude, Monello is a place worth dressing up for. The Milanese restaurant is most famous for its cheese wheel, which they heat, melt, and toss pasta on. Divine, yes—but if you think that's indulgent, drop in on Wednesdays, when they sub out pasta for risotto."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"Aperitivo is the main event at Little Italy’s Monello, the slightly more casual sister restaurant to Bencotto, which is just next door. Spring for the housemade vermouth cocktails with accompanying small plates and don’t skip the pasta in a wheel of cheese special."
Lorna's Italian Kitchen
Lorna's Italian Kitchen
4.5 (413 ratings)
No-frills restaurant inside a strip mall plating sizable bites of pizza, pasta & basic Italian grub.
3945 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, USA
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Solare
Solare
4.4 (459 ratings)
Elegant eatery features Italian fare in a chic & cozy setting in a Spanish Revival building.
2820 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Italian restaurantRestaurantWine bar

Best Family Restaurants in La Playa

The Trails Eatery
The Trails Eatery
4.6 (555 ratings)
Elevated diner fare & gluten-free brunches served in a sleek, modern space inside a strip mall.
7389 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119, USA
Breakfast restaurantFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Trails Neighborhood Eatery is an unassuming diner located in east San Diego County near Mission Trails Regional Park. If it weren’t for the line of customers out the door, it might be hard to find, but once inside the delightful aroma of freshly made bacon and brewing coffee paint a different picture. Since appearing on the Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible, this café has grown exponentially in popularity."
The Spot
The Spot
4.3 (808 ratings)
Classic pub grub & drinks served late in a casual tavern atmosphere with a fireplace.
1005 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Bar & grillBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantPizza restaurantSports bar
Mentioned by Trip101
The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In La Jolla, San Diego - Updated 2021
"A post shared by TheSpotLaJolla (@thespotlajolla) on Sep 18, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT. Spaghetti and meatballs, grilled cheese, and chicken strip meals are just some of the children’s menu options available for the little ones when families dine at this popular sports bar and restaurant. Located on Prospect Street, The Spot has been delighting diners in La Jolla since the 1970s and prides itself on its “friendly atmosphere and excellent cuisine”."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"Every time I eat here I say the same thing: my favorite San Diego area restaurant. What's nice is that they set up a nice sized patio on the street where..."
Harbor Breakfast
Harbor Breakfast
4.3 (910 ratings)
Breakfast specialist serving up a menu of classic favorites such as flapjacks & biscuits.
1502 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Breakfast restaurantDinerDown home cooking restaurantFamily restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantSandwich shopSouthwestern restaurant (US)Tex-Mex restaurant
Mentioned by Your North County
20+ Diners in San Diego North County (Master List) | YNC
"It’s great to sit out on the outdoor patio and watch the fishermen coming and going. It’s a local haven for omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fish tacos, and fish & chips. Plus, they also serve mimosas, bloody mary’s, and craft beer!"

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