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- MMelanieGoldLos Angeles •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWhat an incredible dining experience! We visited Quixote to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, and I honestly couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful evening. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was captivating. The ambiance is intimate, vibrant, and full of character, with such incredible attention to detail. You can tell that every element of the space was thoughtfully designed. And the food! Absolutely delicious, authentic, and full of flavor. The guacamole with crickets was such a fun surprise and genuinely one of my favorite things we tried! Everything we ordered was wonderful. What made the evening especially memorable was the beautiful custom birthday candle they brought out for my boyfriend. It was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture, and those little details are what turn a great dinner into a lasting memory. Everything about our experience felt special. Quixote truly understands how to bring together exceptional food, beautiful design, and thoughtful hospitality. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday dinner for him. We loved every minute of it!More infoQuixote$$$$• Mexican• North Park•4.6
- VValeriaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days ago10/10 experience at Bacari! The food was amazing, the drinks were so good, and the service was just as great. I loved everything we ordered and would definitely come back. Highly recommend! ⭐️More infoBacari North Park$$$$• Mediterranean• North Park•4.7
- IIvelisseSan Diego •14 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe pizza and pasta was absolutely delicious! This was the first time for my friend. She loved it! We ordered the rigatoni vodka pasta and BBQ chicken pizza. Our waitress, Jazmine, was great serving us and friendly. Definitely plan to return.More infoSonny’s Pizza & Restaurant$$$$• Pizzeria• University Heights•4.6
- WWillGoldChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoEverything about it was amazing, food, service, etc!More infoLEILA$$$$• Middle Eastern• North Park•4.7
- VVeronicaGoldSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined on 28 Oct 2026EXCELLENT food, environment, and service!! Probably one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had!! The ratio of the toppings, and sauce were spot on. But the crust!!!! The crust was 1000000/10! Thank you for a wonderful experience! Can’t wait to go back to our new favorite neighborhood spot!More infoHumili$$$$• Pizzeria• University Heights•5
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Enjoy casual dining and soak up some San Diego history in this neighborhood that is just a few miles off the coast. The community has embraced its historic character, and walking the streets is like going back in time to the early 1900s. Local restaurants offer a decidedly Mexican coastal flavor with dishes like lobster enchilada, fish tacos, and scallop burrito tacos. Even establishments that specialize in Italian foods will have at least one burrito on the menu. There are more formal restaurants in University Heights, but the smaller, owner-operated eateries really fit in with the atmosphere of this old-fashioned neighborhood.
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The best reviewed restaurant in University Heights is Humili (opens in a new tab)
The restaurants with the best service in University Heights are Humili (opens in a new tab), Fortuna Ristorante Italiano (opens in a new tab) and Sonny’s Pizza & Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
The restaurants with the best ambience in University Heights are Humili (opens in a new tab), Fortuna Ristorante Italiano (opens in a new tab) and Sonny’s Pizza & Restaurant (opens in a new tab)