San Diego City Guide: Food

San Diego Burger Company
879 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
(619) 239-7901
www.sandiegoburgercompany.com
Hours:
September-May: 10am-9pm
June-August: 10am-10pm
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

There’s something for the whole family at the San Diego Burger Company. Try one of their award winning sirloin burgers. Or if beef isn’t for you, try a turkey burger, a garden burger. Or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, order a buffalo burger, a kangaroo burger or an ostrich burger!

Old Town Mexican Café
2489 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA
(619) 297-4330
www.oldtownmexcafe.com
Hours: 7am-2am (daily)
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

The Old Town Mexican Café prides itself on having “the best tacos in town” and has the awards to back it up. This family-friendly atmosphere is great after a long day of exploring the Missions in Old Town San Diego. Your grandchildren will love the mariachi bands that roam through the dining room and watching the café workers make fresh homemade tortillas.

Station Tavern  (pictured above)
2204 Fern Street, San Diego, CA
(619) 255-0657
www.stationtavern.com
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday: 11:30am-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 11:30am-12am
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Station Tavern always serves up fresh, local food. But what makes this spot one of the most kid friendly places to eat in San Diego is the atmosphere. The large backyard features picnic table style dining and a play area for kids complete with chalkboards and a miniature trolley. The simple menu and “Lil Riders” options guarantee that everyone will find something they love.

Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA
(619) 542-1476
www.cohnrestaurants.com/menu-restaurants/corvette-diner
Hours:
Sunday: 11am-9pm
Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-9pm
Friday: 11:30am-11pm
Saturday: 11am-11pm
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Milkshake, rattle and roll at the Corvette diner! This blast from the past dining destination will remind you of your own days as a youngin’. It’s modeled after a 1950’s diner, complete with sassy waitresses in poodle skirts and bouffant hair-dos. With a fully-stocked game room that features air hockey and pinball machines, kids will have no problem waiting for the food to arrive.

Hodad’s
5010 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA
(619) 224-4623
www.hodadies.com
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-10pm
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Come sun burnt, come sweating, come however you want! Hodad’s is the quintessential place for a “casual” bite to eat, promising that no shirt and no shoes is no problem. The restaurant is always loud, so no need to worry about bringing a lot of children. The menu is strictly burgers, sides and drinks so if you’re looking for a great tasting meal (they claim they have the world’s best burger!) without the fuss, Hodad’s is the place.

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