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  • Breads such as anise and black-olive loaf are baked and made into unusual sandwiches.

  • Head to this quiet bungalow for an elegant seafood dinner. Try the signature drink, a Pomerita.

  • Seniors and budget-eaters love the hearty food here. Mashed potatoes and gravy accompany tasty chicken pies.

  • The excellent, authentic Mexican cooking includes mole poblano , a traditional sauce that combines chilies and chocolate served with meat dishes.

  • Corvette Diner

    Cruise back to the 1950s in this diner decorated with hub-caps, vintage gas station signs, and a yellow Corvette.

  • Butter burgers, veggie baskets, and honey-glazed pork chops are popular items at this old-fashioned diner.

  • Utter culinary magic awaits within one of the first tequilarias in San Diego. Classic Mexican food with French touches make eating here an event (see El Agave Tequileria).

  • If you like to experiment with wild combinations of ethnic flavors, you’ll have fun here. It’s the Far East meets the American Southwest.

  • Watch the famous “Tortilla Ladies of Old Town.” People line up to try the café’s grilled pork carnitas and chilaquiles , a delicious tortilla strip casserole.

  • Experience some of the world’s most intriguing cuisines, such as the Moroccan b’stilla and Indian lamb braised in curry.

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