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7 of the Best Places to Eat in San Diego on a Budget
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"If you’re craving for Mexican delicacies, you are in for a treat!. Experience authentic Mexican food at The Taco Stand."
"In addition to a drive-thru option, this restaurant offers grab-and-go goodies, a selection of raw foods, fresh smoothies and shakes, and more. Delicious desserts include cakes and pastries that rotate seasonally, along with the unique offering of a vegan soft-serve. 2965 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (6.3 miles away)https://www.evolutionfastfood.com/"
"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."
"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)."
"You might not know this, but they have a not so secret menu!!. A few must tries from the “secret” menu are animal style fries (french fries with grilled onions, melted cheese and their famous sauce), animal style burger, and a grilled cheese. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this one, because it truly is the one of the best cheap eats in Carlsbad!"
"With 300 locations, In-N-Out is a family owned business, featuring fresh ingredients and great customer service. Building there company on the belief "quality you can taste" this California favorite is a must have."
"This has been they best quality of In and Out I've had in California. Also fastest but could be because I..."
"A post shared by Chelsea Rose (@the_pursuit_of_paleo) on Jun 27, 2016 at 2:04pm PDT. Chipotle Mexican Grill states that their difference is real, and looks like they’re actually right!. On their website you can search for what to order according to your special diet, ranging from food allergies to paleo diet and more."
"They have the perfect patio for watching the waves, while you sip a yummy drink. Plus, some of the food is discounted, which you know I love!. Happy Hours:Monday – Friday 4PM-7PM"
"From Business: What do you get when you take a classic breakfast dish like fluffy French toast, stuff it with sliced bananas and creamy mascarpone cheese, and then drizzle it…"
"Claire's on Cedros, located in Solana Beach, is an award-winning breakfast and lunch spot. The in-house bakery produces breakfast delights such as scones, cookies, muffins and more. The rest of the breakfast and lunch menu is made up of bistro classics using the finest, locally-sourced ingredients available."
"What's a good way to get your half-pint to eat a multi-grain pancake?. Easy, just head to Claire's on Cedros. For one thing, kids chow down these pancakes topped with powdered sugar and chocolate chips."
"Located in Barrio Logan where all the industrial warehouses are near downtown, Cafe Virtuoso has revamped and turned a warehouse into a super rad coffee shop. Not only do they roast their own coffee and make awesome drinks, they also have barista classes you can sign up for!"
"If you are in need of a good cup of coffee or tea this is the place to go!. Cafe Virtuoso is a local artisan coffee roaster focusing exclusively on fair trade and organic coffees. Their baristas are very friendly and knowledgeable and their choices of coffee are great."
"Another great place for good coffee in San Diego is Cafe Virtuoso. What's great is that they have both hot, regular coffee, as well as iced coffee. For example, they have Espresso and Cappuccino, and they have Iced Americano coffee!"