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Chuy's Taco Shop ($)
(931 ratings)

6663 El Cajon Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 469-7777
chuystacoshopsandiego.myb...
  • Chuy Burrito
    carnitas, chili relleno, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce in burrito; looks good
  • Shrimp a la Diabla
    shrimp in (hot) Diabla sauce; served w/ rice, beans
4.5 out of 5
931 ratings
husband-and-wife team who saved to buy a house & opened the taco shop instead; serving authentic Mexican cuisine from family recipes
Cold Spring TavernSee Cold Spring Tavern Video ($$)
(1245 ratings)

5995 Stagecoach Rd Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 967-0066
www.coldspringtavern.com
  • Bar-B-Q Beef Sandwich
    looks good
  • Tri-Tip Sandwich
    beer infused, sliced barbecued tri-tip on grilled bolillo w/ barbecue sauce, horseradish mustard & salsa; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1245 ratings
est. 1873; old Western themed former stagecoach stop out in the mountains; known for grilled to order meats
CUCINA urbana ($$)
(4640 ratings)

505 Laurel St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-2222
www.urbankitchengroup.com...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"
  • Make Your Own Pizza
    personalized par-baked pizza crust is brought to your table where you add your sauce, cheese, toppings, and then they bring it back to the kitchen to bake; looks fun
4.5 out of 5
4640 ratings
contemporary Italian restaurant featuring pasta, pizza, seafood & meat, plus wine & cocktails
DaybirdSee Daybird Video
(353 ratings)

240 N Virgil Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
www.daybirdla.com
  • Szechuan Hot Chicken Sando
    Jidori chicken thigh fried in Rice brand oil; slaw w/ pickled chillis; looks good
4.5 out of 5
353 ratings
fast-casual joint serving Szechuan hot chicken; owned & operated by "Tournament of Champions", season 4 champ Mei Lin; special appearances: celebrity chefs Nate Appleman, Stephanie Izard, Aaron May
Donut BarSee Donut Bar Video ($)
(5273 ratings)

631 B St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 255-6360
www.donutbar.com
  • Big Poppa Tart Donut
    pop-tart stuffed into a donut, injected w/ filling, frosted & sprinkled; choice of blueberry, s'mores or strawberry; each weighs about 1-lb; Duff recommends strawberry
4.5 out of 5
5273 ratings
est. 2013
Donut FriendSee Donut Friend Video ($)
(2796 ratings)

5107 York Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(213) 995-6191
donutfriend.com
  • Bacon Maple Donut
    topped w/ real maple glaze & coconut bacon
  • Polar Berry Club Donut
    lemon glaze, fresh mixed berries & mint on top of a traditional donut
  • Strawberrylab Donut
    traditional donut filled w/ whipped cream, fresh strawberries, & topped w/ chocolate glaze; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2796 ratings
Eastside Market Italian Deli ($)
(1231 ratings)

1013 Alpine St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 250-2464
www.esmdeli.com
  • D.A. Special Sandwich
    specialty sandwich; sausage, meatball, roast beef & pastrami served on sub roll w/ Provolone & bell peppers; looks good (& messy)!
4.5 out of 5
1231 ratings
est. 1929; one of the last "true" Italian delis in downtown L.A.; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance where they had meatball-making competition (Team Fieri-Rock-Spade won); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan
ediBOL [CLOSED] ($$)
(569 ratings)

300 S Santa Fe Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 292-6466
  • Miso Peanut Ramen Bol
    edamame, red pepper, pickled carrots, shiitake, scallion, roasted peanuts, honey miso dressing; served over greens; looks good
  • Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Hash Bol
    only available for weekend brunch; crispy poached egg, tomatillo crema, housemade pickles, candied almonds, home-baked cheddar buttermilk biscuit
4.5 out of 5
569 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving handcrafted, artisan BOLs
El Gallito Tortas AhogadasSee El Gallito Tortas Ahogadas Video ($)
(171 ratings)

943 Broadway Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 862-5614
  • Tortas Ahogadas
    carnitas (slow-cooked pulled pork) w/ refried beans in sandwich "drowning" in a spicy salsa topped w/ pickled onions and a slice of lime; looks good
4.5 out of 5
171 ratings
food truck
Emma Jean's Holland Burger CafeSee Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe Video ($)
(503 ratings)

17143 N D St Map It!
Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 243-9938
www.hollandburger.com
4.5 out of 5
503 ratings
"trucker's paradise"
Evvia EstiatorioSee Evvia Estiatorio Video ($$$)
(2915 ratings)

420 Emerson St Map It!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-0983
www.evvia.net
  • Soutzoukakia (Grilled Lamb Meatballs)
4.5 out of 5
2915 ratings
refined, cosmopolitan sensibility w/ a Mediterranean culinary tradition and an appreciation for vibrant Greek flavors
Ferndale MeatSee Ferndale Meat Video ($)
(26 ratings)

376 Main Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4501
  • Italian Sausage
    50-50 beef/pork; recommend dipping in applesauce
4.5 out of 5
26 ratings
Guy Fieri used to work here after school in 5th grade; butcher shop/carry-out
Flavor TableSee Flavor Table Video ($$)
(836 ratings)

2812 W Florence Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 751-6000
www.redsflavortable.com
  • Peach Cobbler French Toast
4.5 out of 5
836 ratings
Food Fix ($$)
(178 ratings)

Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 525-3663
foodfixtruck.com
  • Porkstrami & Pretzel Sandwich
    signature cured pork, on scratch made pretzel roll, havarti cheese, beer mustard aioli, mayo; looks good
  • Root Beer Pulled Pork
    slow cooked root beer infused pork, mayo, bolillo roll, mayo, root beer BBQ sauce, sweet & sour slaw; looks good
4.5 out of 5
178 ratings
started in 2014; food truck started by former culinary instructor serving "dude food" (lot of bacon, lot of pork); go to Twitter to see location; Other Recipes: Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Frach's Fried Ice Cream [CLOSED]See Frach's Fried Ice Cream Video ($$)
(73 ratings)

Burbank, CA 91502
(323) 635-9336
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Fried Ice Cream
    Duff recommends the "Original" (home made vanilla ice cream core, surrounded by chocolate cake shell, tipped in tempora battered, deep-fried, topped w/ caramel sauce & whipped cream; takes 4 days to make
4.5 out of 5
73 ratings
[CLOSED]; food truck; first company in U.S. to brand & specialize in deep-fried ice cream (from its website)
French LaundrySee French Laundry Video ($$$$)
(2950 ratings)

6640 Washington St Map It!
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2380
www.frenchlaundry.com
  • Oysters and Pearls
    "Sabayon" of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar
4.5 out of 5
2950 ratings
opened in 1994; philosophy: "In the end, a great meal is not about the food and the wine. A great meal is an emotional experience." (from its website); Other Recipes: Cappuccino Semifreddo w/ Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts | Duck Breast w/ Grapes, Turnips & Port Emulsion | Figs w/ Fennel, Goat Cheese & Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette | Gazpacho
From Scratch RestaurantSee From Scratch Restaurant Video ($$)
(1910 ratings)

3626 The Barnyard Map It!
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-2448
fromscratchrestaurant.com
  • Extreme Sausage Biscuits and Gravy
    served w/ 2 eggs, "From Scratch" baby red potatoes, cheese hominy grits, fruit cup OR sliced tomatoes; looks good
  • Homemade Brisket Chili
    served w/ sour cream, cheddar cheese & green onions; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1910 ratings
since 1977; opened 8am-2:30pm (check website for current hours); serving breakfast all day; Robert Irving made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Gastro Grind BurgersSee Gastro Grind Burgers Video ($$)
(427 ratings)

73850 Hwy 111 Map It!
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 404-0300
gastrogrindburgers.com
  • Smoky Burger
    toasted potato bun with chef's house made spicy maple BBQ sauce, standard patty, Swiss cheese, frisee lettuce, tomato, bacon, roasted bell peppers & crispy onions
  • Ultimate Surf & Turf Burger
    standard patty served w/ Brie cheese, frisee lettuce, crispy onions, romesco & garlic anchovy aioli & topped w/ butter cooked lobster
4.5 out of 5
427 ratings
husband, wife & step-son serving "outside-of-the-box" burgers
Grand Ole Bbq Y AsadoSee Grand Ole Bbq Y Asado Video ($$)
(942 ratings)

3302 32nd St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 213-3765
grandolebbq.com
  • "El Borracho" Beef Rib
    ribs smoked 4 hours over white oak, smothered w/ chorizo queso & corn chip-serrano-pickled onion relish, served over polenta; looks good
  • Lamb Taco
    smoked lamb cooked 4 hours in birria, tomato salsa, cumin guacamole, lettuce, lime crema & house flour tortillas, served w/ au jus; looks good
4.5 out of 5
942 ratings
high grade meats, smoked Texas-style BBQ & Argentinian grilled; "the moistest, juicy, tender, smokey BBQ in San Diego" (from its website); guest appearance: food critic Troy Johnson; Other Recipes: Chorizo | Chorizo Queso | Corn Chip-Serrano Relish | Flour Tortillas | Lamb Birria Broth | Smoked Tomato Salsa
Grizzly Manor Cafe ($$)
(2860 ratings)

41268 Big Bear Blvd Map It!
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-6226
grizzlymanorcafe.com
  • The Mess
    huge plate of onions, peppers, tomatoes, ham, eggs, hash browns w/ cheese melted on top; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2860 ratings
#10 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); "It is for those who enjoy huge amounts of delicious food" (from its website)
Guisados ($)
(2669 ratings)

2100 East Cesar E Chavez Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-7201
www.guisados.co
  • Chiles Toreados Tacos
    habanero, serrano, jalapeno & Thai chiles blistered together, served on tortilla w/ black beans; "it's a taste sensation!" -Donal Skehan
4.5 out of 5
2669 ratings
est. 2010; Mexican taqueria known for "traditional homestyle braises on fresh homemade tortillas" (from its website)
Haggo's Organic TacoSee Haggo's Organic Taco Video ($$)
(568 ratings)

1302 N Coast Hwy 101 Map It!
Leucadia, CA 92024
(760) 753-6000
www.haggosorganictaco.com
  • Cousteau Taco
    soft tacos w/ sauteed seasoned fresh local catch, organic cabbage slaw, organic cumin-lime crema, organic mango salsa cruda & cilantro; "rock star fish taco!"-Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
568 ratings
opened in 2011; beachtown taco shack (couple of blocks from beach)
Harriet's Cheesecakes UnlimitedSee Harriet's Cheesecakes Unlimited Video ($$)
(634 ratings)

1515 Centinela Ave Map It!
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 419-2259
  • Sweet Potato Cheesecake
    graham cracker crust, vanilla cheesecake filling, sweet potato filling and topped w/ sour cream sauce and candied pecan garnish; "I mean, it's that good. I mean, it's that good! I mean, it's that good!!"-Jeff Henderson; looks good
4.5 out of 5
634 ratings
Harry's Coffee ShopSee Harry's Coffee Shop Video ($$)
(1085 ratings)

7545 Girard Ave Map It!
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7381
www.harryscoffeeshop.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • B.W. Benny
    bacon-infused waffle topped w/ ham, bacon strips, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
4.5 out of 5
1085 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1960; local institution; started by former bat boy for Brooklyn Dodgers who followed the team to L.A. only to eventually open this Brooklyn-style diner
Hog Island Oyster CoSee Hog Island Oyster Co Video ($$)
(7128 ratings)

1 Ferry Bldg Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-7117
www.hogislandoysters.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Obsessions"
  • Kumamoto Oysters
4.5 out of 5
7128 ratings
launched in 1983 with a $500 loan from their parents and a five-acre lease on northern Tomales Bay; now harvest 3 million oysters annually
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