It's less crowded than their sister restaurant Yakitori Yakyudori. Love the little plates, from spicy jellyfish to fried oysters, potato croquettes and I like their ramen broth (and shoyu eggs) better than most other noodle shops.

I've always liked the food, but now that it's remodeled, I like it even more. I don't find myself downtown much but that's my go-to when I'm there.

This Mexican eatery is a Solana Beach institution, open since 1946. I love the fact they roast fresh turkeys every day for the menu.

In my opinion the "nicest" of the Korean BBQ restaurants. It ain't cheap, but it's delicious. The banchan (little plates) is always fresh and the meat quality is high.

I really love the mole at Cantina Mayahuel on Tuesday nights and one of the best mezcal selections in town. A couple of mezcals and a plate of black and red mole make for a great night!

This is my favorite breakfast spot and it's very aligned with my personal ethos on food and design. It's always crowded, but always yummy and worth the wait.

This is consistently my favorite sushi restaurant in town. I wish I lived closer as I'd be there more. They have a great sake selection and always pristine fish; the Park West roll is one of my favorites.

This Peruvian restaurant is the best restaurant in Encinitas (except maybe Solace and The Moonlight Lounge, but probably still).