
For everything dumplings, head over to Mama Lu’s – everything here is around $10 and yummy as well. Their cold mung bean noodles are AMAZING on hot summer days, and their dan dan noodles are super tasty anytime. Some of the best Szechuan restaurants include Mian, with huge portions for less than $10! An unassuming, but amazing option is Noodle Harmony, in Monterey Park. Szechuan food is a specialty of the area, with super flavorful noodles and dumplings found at restaurants throughout. The San Gabriel Valley, located east of downtown Los Angeles, is THE place to go to find Asian food.

Add stretchy pants to your California packing list because you’ll be eating all the food in LA! Los Angeles, California is a food lover’s dream! You can pick any country and find a delicious version of their food somewhere in the Los Angeles area. At my favorite hole in the wall taco shop (Tacos el Gordo), tacos start at just $2.60, while at the swanky Oceanview restaurant Brigantine, you’ll pay over $11 for 2 fish tacos, but they are definitely worth it and the atmosphere is amazing!!! You’ll find good food in San Diego for every budget. A soft-shell corn tortilla with a fresh fish fillet (grilled or fried), shredded cabbage, chipotle-sour cream dressing and touch of pico de gallo on top. You can’t write about food in San Diego and not mention tacos, right? Fish tacos are an absolute staple here in San Diego. From California burritos (french fries and carne, supplemented with guacamole, sour cream, and cheese stuffed into a burrito) to Ahi Nachos, you can experience the mixing and mingling of foods from different cultures first hand. So what foods are a must try when you visit San Diego? Oh there are so many. Take a look at my San Diego restaurant guide with my favorite restaurants in the city. As a San Diego local and food lover, I love to try them all.


In every corner of San Diego, you will find restaurants and shops of different cuisines and cultures. Like many parts of the United States, San Diego is an international melting pot. Located right on the Pacific Ocean and right on the border to Tijuana, you can enjoy some of the best seafood AND Mexican food in the US. What is Loungefly? Your Guide to Disney’s Best Souvenir.
