The best restaurants in East Village, according to people who actually live here.
East Village is what happens when a neighborhood gets interesting faster than the city can plan for it.
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“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise”
$$ · Restaurants · 7.1
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“Traditional Mexican fare includes made-to-order tortillas & guacamole in casual indoor/outdoor digs.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.6
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$ · Restaurants · 2.6
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$$ · Restaurants · 2.6
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$ · Restaurants · 2.5
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$ · Restaurants · 2.5
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“Stylish Mexican eatery & bar decorated in bare wood serving Baja-style coastal cuisine & cocktails.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.5
East Village
$ · Japanese · 2.5
East Village
“Classic Mexican fare including tacos, enchiladas as well as all-day breakfast & vegetarian items.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
East Village
“Unique gourmet tacos & craft cocktails in an airy, industrial-chic counter serve with a lounge area.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
East Village
“Airy, light-filled cafe specializing in fresh organic Italian pasta with seasonal ingredients.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
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$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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$ · Pizza · 2.4
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“Kitschy local favorite for giant burgers with an array of toppings, plus shakes, onion rings & more.”
$ · American · 2.4
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$$ · Italian · 2.4
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“Rustic-chic decor sets the stage at this chophouse serving standard meat alongside ofal & wild game.”
$$$ · American · 2.4
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$$ · American · 2.3
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$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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“Sophisticated kitchen & bar fixing up Mediterranean plates, set in a classy, contemporary venue.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
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“BBQ & cocktails served in an airy hangout with artificial grass & lawn games like cornhole.”
$$ · American · 2.3
East Village
“Ramen restaurant with an industrial-chic design offering several toppings, plus rice bowls.”
$ · Japanese · 2.3
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$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
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“Isaan-style cuisine furnished in a casual eatery offering happy hours & outdoor seating.”
$$ · Thai · 2.3
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“Swanky outdoor club high atop the Gaslamp Marriott with views of Petco Park, plus DJs & fire pits.”
$$ · American · 2.3
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$ · Pizza · 2.3
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$ · Pizza · 2.3
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“Classic Thai cooking with draft beers & soju cocktails, plus happy-hour deals & lunch specials.”
$$ · Thai · 2.3
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“Sandwiches & craft cocktails with a tropical twist in a rooftop setting with views of Petco Park.”
$$ · Tacos · 2.2
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$ · Seafood · 2.2
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$$ · Mexican · 2.2
East Village
“Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.”
$ · American · 2.1
East Village
“Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials”
$ · Pizza · 1.8
East Village
“Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials”
$ · Pizza · 1.7
East Village
“Kitschy local favorite for giant burgers with an array of toppings, plus shakes, onion rings & more.”
$ · American
East Village
“Burgers, chicken, tacos & breakfast items fill out the menu at this fast-food chain.”
$ · Mexican
East Village
“Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.”
$ · Tacos
East Village
“High-style Japanese-Californian restaurant with an extensive menu & full bar highlighting sake.”
$$ · Sushi
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$ · Pizza
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$ · Pizza
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“Local juice-bar chain offering specialty drinks, cleanses & health-conscious snacks.”
$$ · Vegan
East Village
“Relaxed cafe chain serving Mediterranean & Italian entrees, plus breakfast fare, panini & wine.”
$ · Mediterranean
East Village
$ · Pizza
East Village
“Vast outdoor container park with beer, coffee & food trucks, plus live bands, events & a dog park.”
$ · Restaurants
East Village
“Outpost of a fast-food chain known for burgers, breakfast, and curly fries.”
$ · American
East Village
“Intimate eatery featuring sushi rolls, curries & classic Thai favorites in a cozy setting.”
$$ · Thai
East Village
$ · American
East Village
“Local chain serving Mediterranean food with inventive wraps, bowls, plates & signature sauces.”
$ · Mediterranean