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- SSandivipSan Diego •60 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe Brigantine in La Mesa is my very favorites. The food arrives hot and to perfection. Our server, Lula was personable and professional. Bravo to The Brig for your continued customer care.More infoBrigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa•4.8
- RRobertaSan Diego •2 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoThe music on the patio was pleasant, but WAY TOO LOUD to have conversation. I had looked up the menu online before going for the first time and was disappointed that the menu I viewed was not available at "brunch". My group went for lunch. Jason, our waiter, was pleasant and accommodating to our requests. The decor is nice and intentional. The patio ambience was very pleasant.More infoCasa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa•4.7
- WWilliamvipSan Diego •14 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoService was slow we were told people didn’t show up for work. Orders were not received correctly due to waiter being distracted with other customers calling him. Requested a Caesar salad and I had to remind the waiter my salad was not delivered. Requested no onions or peppers on the quesadillas and there were onions and peppers in the quesadillas. Did I mention service was slowMore infoEl Torito - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa•4.7
- MMelvipSan Diego •9 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoI was pleasantly surprised by this sushi place. I had no expectations and I loved the hamachi jalapeño bites, the genmaicha tea, my friend had the mount something roll and it was good!! We liked everything- we also had a miso soup and the pork gyozasMore infoBanbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa•4.5
- RRonitaSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews4.0Dined on 4 Dec 2024I am so glad we had reservations. That pizookie deal sure brings out all the highschool kids. Our server was a plus. She was excellent and made our night!More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa•3.8
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In the East County area of San Diego, you’ll spend your time hiking and exploring the beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Nature abounds here, and that includes the food. You’ll easily find American farm-to-table bistros with local wineries, French cuisine with cocktails, gastropubs equipped with on-site breweries, and a large beer selection. As the rugged outdoors is paramount, you’ll find many places with fresh meats as well as produce from local farmers. Besides the international cuisine offered, there is also an eclectic blend of hip restaurants offering contemporary takes on classic dishes. East County offers everything from local, family-owned restaurants to diners serving "western grub," all in the vicinity of the scenic and historical view of the San Diego backcountry.
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The best reviewed restaurant in East County is Retreat Pool & Cabanas
The best vegan restaurants in East County are Farmer's Table - La Mesa, Casa Gabriela and El Torito - La Mesa
The best vegetarian restaurants in East County are Casa Gabriela, Brigantine La Mesa and Antica Trattoria
The restaurants with the best service in East County are Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant - Santee, Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant and Lemon Grove Bistro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in East County are Retreat Pool & Cabanas, Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant and Prime Cut Steakhouse - Jamul Casino San Diego