Mexican and Asian Cuisine - Which San Diego Restaurants Do it Best?

San Diego is one of the greatest restaurant hubsyou can always head to Old Town San Diego.
in the country. From fresh seafood and sushi toThis neighbor hood is just above Little Italy and
hearty steaks and tacos, this town surely hashas everything from in-action ceramic-making to
something to entice your palate. While manyin-action flour tortilla making. Any one of the
cuisines grace California's shores, there are a fewMexican Restaurants here such as Old Town Cafe
that stand out among the rest. Leaving famousor Coyote Cafe is sure to fulfill your enchilada or
steakhouses and Italian restaurants toburrito craving.
Manhattaners, San Diegans have tapped into theThe second cuisine frequently associated with San
rich flavors of two colorful cultures: Mexico andDiego is Japanese or Asian, most commonly sushi.
Japan.The highest density of Sushi restaurants can be
For starters, Mexican cuisine runs rampantfound in Hillcrest and Downtown.
throughout San Diego, and most of the bestOne of the most highly regarded Japanese
Mexican style restaurants in the area are found inrestaurants in the area is Cafe Japengo, in La Jolla.
the southern half of the county, closest toIt is a bit upscale, and combines Pacific Rim
Mexico.favorites with other Asian fusion styles.
Candelas on The Bay offers a beautiful viewLocated in the Uptown area, is Kemo Sabe.
overlooking the Coronado Bay. Their food consistsHillcrest's artistic soul inspires beautiful and creative
of Mexican city style cuisine, just like their sisterflavors and presentations at this Pacific Rim style
restaurant located Downtown. The cuisine, therestaurant.
view, and the beachgoers walking by all create aMoving downtown, Taka Sushi, located on 5th
wonderful atmosphere for your dining experience.Avenue, has taken their sushi to another level.
Achiote Restaurant is also located on CoronadoWith detailed precision, Taka Sushi creates dishes
Island. Moderate portions with beautifulthat can change the way you eat sushi forever.
presentations are served at this MexicanAlso located downtown, Nobu, in the Hard Rock
Restaurant. The old town style coupled withHotel, has all that you might desire from the
delicious menu items makes you wonder if youfamous New York sushi chef, Nobu Matsuhisa.
actually crossed into Mexico.Just across from the convention center, this
If you are looking for that old town, touristy feel,Japanese sushi restaurant lives up to its name.