The City of San Diego is home to one of the most vital and culturally diverse populations to be found anywhere in America. The Participant Observer is a web magazine dedicated to discovering and showcasing the wide variety of culturally interesting events, people, places, and organizations our city has to offer. Our continuously updated Events Calendar provides comprehensive information about current and forthcoming events in San Diego. In addition to covering local events, The Participant Observer publishes features and articles about cultural events and phenomena happening around the world. We urge you to explore the many other resources our site provides.
Caribbean

Caribbean Taste
6171 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114
Phone: (619) 795-1772
Cuisine: Caribbean
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $

Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant
2820 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 702-9309
Cuisine: Jamaican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $

Latin-Chef
1142 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 270-8810
Cuisine: Peruvian/Brazilian
Alcohol Served: No
Cost: $$
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Puerto La Boca Argentinian Restaurant
2060 India St
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-4900
Cuisine: Argentinian Steakhouse
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$
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Rei do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse
939 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 702-8464
Cuisine: Brazilian Steakhouse
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$$
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Sabor de Vida Brazilian Grill
215 S El Camino Real Suite G
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (619) 702-8464
Cuisine: Brazilian Steakhouse
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$$
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Tropical Star Restaurant
6163 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 874-7827
Cuisine: Caribbean
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $

Mexican

Aqui es Texcoco
1043 Broadway Ste. 108
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: (619) 427-4045
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Barrio Star-Mexican Soul Food
2706 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 501-7827
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$
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Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 283-6292
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full bar
Cost: $$
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Carnitas Uruapan Mexican Food
4233 Spring St
La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 337-2448
Cuisine: Mexican
Parking: Private
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $

Casa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center Dr #404
La Mesa, CA 92942-3010
Phone: (619) 463-3267
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$
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Don Carlos Taco Shop
737 Pearl Street Ste. 113
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 456-0462
Cuisine: Mexican, Ethnic Food
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $
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El Borrego Restaurant
4280 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 281-1355
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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El Indio
3695 India Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 798-5428
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $

El Nopalito
582 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 436-9206
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$
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El Zarape
4642 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 692-1652
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $
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Francisco's Mexican Delicatessen
821 N. Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
Phone: (760) 724-0045
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $

Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
3172 Fifth Ave
San Diego, California 92103
Phone: (619) 295-2070
Cuisine: Mexican & American
Alcohol Served: Wine and Beer
Cost: $
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Lolita's Taco Shop
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 874-7983
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Mario's Taco Shop
642 Palomar Street Ste. 409
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: (619) 422-5853
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Miguel's Cocina
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$
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Locations:
4S Ranch
10514 Craftsman Way
San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: (858) 924-9200

Chula Vista
970 East Lake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Phone: (619) 656-2822

Downtown
1360 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 719-4962

Old Town
2444 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 298-9840

Point Loma
2912 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 224-2401

Ponce's Mexican Restaurant
4050 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 282-4413
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$
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Ranchos North Park
3910 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 574-1288
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $
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Senor Mango's
4607 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 584-0041
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Super Cocina
3627 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 584-6244
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Tacos El Gordo
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Locations:
Chula Vista #1
689 H Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 691-8848

Chula Vista #2
3265 Palm Ave
San Diego, CA 92154
Phone: (619) 575-7280

Downtown
511 F St
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 955-8220

Pacific Beach
Ocean Front Walk & Oliver Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Tamales Ancira
1404 Garnet Avenue
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 270-1810
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Tony's Jacal
621 Valley Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 755-2274
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$
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Salud
2196 Logan Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Phone: (619) 255-3856
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $

Fred's Mexican Cafe
2470 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 858-8226
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$

Cabo Cantina
1050 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 270-0805
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$

Cafe Coyote
2461 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 291-4695
Cuisine: Mexican
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$

Bud's Lousiana Cafe
4320 Viewridge Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 573-2837
Cuisine: New Orleans Creole and Cajon
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $
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Cafe Secret
1140 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: (858) 792-0821
Cuisine: Peruvian
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$
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El Q'ero Restaurant
564 S. Coast Hwy
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-9050
Cuisine: Peruvian, Latin American
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$$
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El Salvador Puposeria Y Restaurante
3824 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 282-3018
Cuisine: El Salvador, Latin American
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $

El Salvadoreno
2845 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 231-8254
Cuisine: El Salvador
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $

Latin Chef
1142 Garnet Avenue
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 270-8810
Cuisine: Latin American
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $$
Menu/Website