Restaurants, Eateries, and Pubs
Ackee Tree Jamaican Cuisine
Food inspired by the Maroon people of Jamaica
5712 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 450-6284
www.ackeetreeja.com
Addis Restaurant
Ethiopian
3647 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 357-7577
Ali’s Chicken and Waffles (2 locations)
Southern comfort food
City Heights
4350 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619)-635-1269
Downtown
1139 6th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619)-510-3847
www.alischickenandwaffles.com
All Dat Lumpia
Filipino food
7381 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 200-9399
www.alldatlumpia.com
Average Joe Burgers
Food truck with American food
Pop-Up locations
Instagram: Average_Joes_Burgers
Awash Ethiopian
Ethiopian-inspired cuisine
2884 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-8280
www.awashethiopiansandiego.com
BAD (Brunch After Dark)
After hours brunch restaurant and lounge in Downtown
474 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 782-9528
Instagram: badchefsd
Bankhead Mississippi-Style Cooking
Southern Soul Food Cuisine inspired by Mississippi Living
8300 Paradise Valley Rd Ste 102-103
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 773-7269
www.bankheadmsstyle.com
Bowlegged BBQ
Generational family-inspired recipes for the past 50 years
4255 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 301-7105
www.bowleggedbbq.com
Cane Patch Kitchen
Louisiana and South Carolina-inspired cuisine to capture our rich southern history
2820 Historic Decatur Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 917-7846
Caribbean Taste
Casual restaurant serving a menu of traditional Jamaican flair, including breakfast
6171 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 795-1772
Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food
Food truck with Soul Food
Pop-Up locations/online delivery
www.chefbuddablasiansoulfood.com
Chef Char Seafood N Soul
Fresh Soul Food specializing in crab platters, jambalaya and gumbo
415 Fletcher Pkwy.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(504) 345-8909
www.chefcharseafoodnsoul.com
Chick’nCone
Handheld Chicken and Waffles
910 J St. Space 2
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 876-4040
Coops West Texas BBQ
Easygoing smokehouse featuring barbecue brisket and classic sides
2625 Lemon Grove Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 589-0478
www.coopsbbq.com
Felix BBQ with Soul (2 locations)
It’s a confluence of Canju & BBQ soul food serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
5032 Hilltop Dr.
San Diego, CA 92102
(760) 480-1200
3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 439-7072
www.felixsbbq.com
Flavors of East Africa
Traditional food from the Luo Tribe of Kenya
2322 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 955-8778
www.FlavorsofEastAfrica.com
I Que BBQ
Barbeque American cuisine with homemade baked goods
8733 Broadway Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 303-6354
www.iquebbqsd.com
Jay’s Southern Cafe
Southern BBQ and Soul Food in the outskirts
2169 Arnold Way
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 766-0053
www.jayssoutherncafe.com
Kim’s BBQ
Mom and Pop-feel barbeque
4227 Market St., Ste. 101
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 527-0880
www.kimsbarbque.netwaiter.com
Kebab Craft
Mediterranean Grill with a California Twist
2820 Historic Decatur Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 501-0394
www.kebabcraft.com
Island Spice
Offering heaping plates of Jamaican eats like fried plantains, curry goat and jerk chicken
6109 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 702-9309
Laylah’s Jamaican Food
Jamaican eatery features classic dishes such as jerk and curried meats
3160 Main St.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 269-5937
Little Dutchies
Food truck with Caribbean|Jamaican|African Fusion
(929) 270-7383
Instagram: LittleDutchie1876
Louisiana Purchase
New Orleans-inspired gourmet cuisine
2305 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 723-2880
www.louisianapurchasesd.com
Malibu Farm
Fresh, farm-to-table food from Southern California
831 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 695-2300
www.malibu-farm.com
Mom’s Chicken and Waffles
American food
3112 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-4188
Instagram: MomsChickenandWaffles
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
Ethiopian food
4651 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 546-7900
N&N Creole Soul Kitchen
Classic southern favorites and beignets
1133 13th St.
Imperial Beach, CA 92139
(619) 349-0028
Instagram: nn_creole_soul_kitchen
Oak and Anchor BBQ
Pop-Up markets
Slow-Cooked, Wood-Smoked Texas BBQ
(619) 763-4086
www.oakandanchorbbq.com
Perfect Pizza (2 locations)
Specializes in pizza
Rancho Bernardo
16477 Bernardo Center Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 524-6568
Escondido
1485 East Valley Parkway, Ste. B
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 884-2668
www.perfectpizzacorp.com
Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant
Traditional Ethiopian food
4717 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 285-9722
www.redsearestaurantsd.com
Rock Steady Real Jamaican
Jamaican dishes in authentic fashion
2820 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 431-5937
www.rocksteadyrestaurantja.com
Smack’n Guamanian Grill
Sudo Mesa Authentic Chamorro Kitchen
9506 Miramar Rd.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 762-2544
www.smackngg.com
SpaceBar Cafe & Wine Bistro
Comfy venue offering health-conscious cafe fare, java, smoothies and wine
7454 University Ave. A
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 461-7100
www.atspacebar.com
Sunnie’s Ocean Beach
Mexican food and coffee shop
4723 Point Loma Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 693-5298
www.sunniesoceanbeach.com
Surf & Soul Spot
Seafood-based soul food dishes are served with homestyle sides and desserts at this compact takeaway
7229 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 439-8801
www.surfandsoulspot.com
Tasty Pizza – Paradise Hills
Pizzeria
2939 Alta View Dr., Ste. P
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 259-2222
www.tastypizzasandiego.com
The Gumbo Pot
New Orleans-Style Creole Cuisine
3425 Hancock St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 229-8331
www.gumbopotsd.com
The Mental Bar
Coffee-Tea-Wellness
6325 Imperial Ave., Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 230-5009
www.thementalbar.com
The Owl Lounge
Asian Fusion food and music
420 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 268-1182
www.theowlsandiego.com
Trust Restaurant Group
Wood-Fired, New American Fare
3752 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 795-6901
www.trustrestaurantsd.com
Wing Stop – Paradise Hills
Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings and sides
2939 Alta View Dr., Ste. E2
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 434-4944
www.wingstop.com
WorldBeat Center Cafe
Cultural food from around the world
2100 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 230-1190
www.WorldBeatCenter.org
Beer, Wine, and Spirits Establishments
Altipiano Vineyard & Winery
Boutique winery in the hills of Highland Valley
20365 Camino Del Aguila
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 839-7999
www.altipianovineyard.com
Blu Temple Cigar and Wine Company
Wine bar
1640 Camino Del Rio N., #162B
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 347-2570
www.order.online/store/blu-temple-san-diego
Boutique Vino
Wine bar
923 E St., (Downtown)
San Diego, CA 92101
www.boutiquevino.com
Chula Vista Brewery (2 locations)
Craft beers of great quality and flavor to each patron in a comfortable and inviting setting
871 Showroom
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 349-0068
294 3rd Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 616-8806
www.chulavistabrewery.com
Shadow Ridge Spirits Company
Specializes in premium small-batch, hand-crafted spirits
3044 Industry St. #107
Oceanside, CA 92054
(858) 633-7146
www.srdistilled.com
Understory Bar
Crafted cocktails from mixologists with neighboring top of the line restaurants surrounding
12841 El Camino Real, Ste. 209-210
Del Mar, CA 92130
(858) 925-7022
www.understorybar.com
Cafés, Smoothies, and Sweets
Blendees
Custom smoothies, acai, teas and more!
1297 E Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 535-8525
www.blendees.com
Broady’s House of Flavors
Ice cream shop
1970 Avenida Escaya, Ste. 107
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 500-5644
www.broadyshouse.com
Cafe X
Cooperative coffee shop
1835 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 537-6632
www.byanybeans.com
Extraordinary Banana Pudding
Dessert shop specializing in banana pudding
8257 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 642-6274
www.extraordinarybananapudding.com
Fuel Thy Cells
Wellness store specializing in sea moss-based refreshers, acai bowls and more
6186 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 844-5044
www.fuelthycells.com
Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream
Home of the Original Ice Cream Flights
3077 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 567-7528
www.hammondsgourmet.com
Maya’s Cookies
America’s #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company
4760 Mission Gorge Pl.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 269-3709
www.mayascookies.com
Nomad Donuts
Vegan-friendly handcrafted donuts and bagels
3102 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 431-5000
www.nomaddonuts.com
Point Loma Tea
Gourmet Tea, Treats and Sweets
2770 Historic Decatur Rd. #103
San Diego, CA 92106
In Liberty Station: Barracks 14
(619) 523-2070
www.pointlomatea.com
The Write Juice Truck
Healthy juices on the go
Pop-Up locations available at
Instagram: thewritejuicetruck
www.thewritejuicetruck.com
Yohed Coffee
Coffee shop specializing in Ethiopian-style beverages
4160 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 310-5711
Instagram: yohedcoffeesd
These are places we know as of press time June 1, 2024. If you own or know of a restaurant that should be listed here, please contact us and we will do our best to add or correct your information. Thank you!