SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Six San Diego County restaurants are among Yelp’s “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.” for 2019.
Yelp compiled customer reviews and ratings in 2018 to determine its Top 100, with company officials saying, “We considered both the rating and the volume of the reviews, while accounting for the overall volume of reviews in each business’s area so as not to disadvantage businesses in areas with relatively low review volume.”
The six local eateries on the list (and where they rank on the Top 100):
17. Crafted Greens
745 Jamacha Rd., El Cajon
619-328-4044
http://www.craftedgreens.com
-- Known primarily for its wide selection of salads and sandwiches.
29. Chuy’s Taco Shop
6663 El Cajon Blvd., Ste G, San Diego
619-469-7777
-- Many of the Yelp reviewers loved this Mexican food spot’s huge portions and great prices.
69. Tahini
9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste G, San Diego
858-779-3272
https://www.tahinistreetfood.com
-- Yelp reviewers’ go-to place for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.
72. Bud & Rob’s New Orleans Bistro
815 F St., San Diego
619-542-9002
https://www.budandrobsbistro.com
-- Craving something Cajun or Creole? This place serves up dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee.
75. Pho Guys
1876 Hacienda Dr., Vista
760-560-7257
https://squareup.com/store/phoguys
-- This North County restaurant gets rave reviews for its Vietnamese food, particularly its pho noodle soups.
94. Empanada Kitchen
819 C St., San Diego
619-228-9419
http://www.empanada-kitchen.com
-- Many San Diegans love this spot that specializes in those hand-held pockets of goodness known as empanadas. Oh, and they deliver too.
The restaurant at the top of Yelp’s list is Bangers & Brews, in Bend, Oregon. The top-ranked California restaurant is Gyromania in Santa Clarita (No. 4), with BROKEN MOUTH | Lee’s Homestyle in Los Angeles right behind at No. 5.
