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Tacos y Birria La Unica: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tacos y Birria La UnicaSee Tacos y Birria La Unica Video ($)
(609 ratings)

2840 E Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 715-4025
tacosybirrialaunicalosang...
  • Quesatacos
    top seller; crunchy tacos w/ shredded birria (goat), Monterey cheese, cilantro, onions w/ side of dipping consommé; "w/o question one of the best birria tacos I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vampiros
    crunchy tostada w/ melted Monterey cheese & shredded beef & served w/ side of rice & beans, onions & cilantro & tomatillo sauce; "I'm having a tostada revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
609 ratings
food truck w/ long lines
Tahini: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
TahiniSee Tahini Video ($)
(1212 ratings)

9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 779-3272
www.tahinistreetfood.com
  • Chicken Shwarma Pita
    all natural, antibiotic-free chicken marinated w/ 10+ ingredients; Halal; served in a house baked pita stuffed w/ lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickled cucumbers, & garlic sauce; looks good
  • Falafel Salad
    freshly ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, & spices; fried upon order; served in a bowl of organic spring mix topped w/ tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, & Feta cheese w/ Tahini sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1212 ratings
opened in 2017; co-owned by high school friends Osama Shabaik (former lawyer) & Mahmoud Barkawi (former aspiring cop); "born on the side of a gas station in Pacific Beach, San Diego" (from its website); serving authentic middle eastern street food; Other Recipes: Sriracha Tahini Sauce
Tub's Fine Chili: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tub's Fine Chili [CLOSED] ($)
(456 ratings)

4263 Overland Ave Map It!
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 559-8827
  • Double Barrel Dingo Dog
    foot-long deep-fried & grilled spiral-cut beef hot dog topped w/ choice of chili & other toppings served on house made cornmeal bun; Guy got chuck wagon grind chili, cheese, Mojave mashed mustard, tomatoes, chopped onions, sour cream, cilantro, Jalepenos, corn nuts
  • Turkey Drive Chili
    roasted ground turkey corralled w/ red kidney beans & 22 other "healthy" ingredients ("at Tub's, beer is healthy")
4.5 out of 5
456 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; offer seven distinct chili varieties daily including vegan; casual western theme; Marc Summers & Dann Florek (Law and Order actor) made guest appearances; Other Recipes: Coal Miner's Slaw
W.E.P.A.! at BRIX 581: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
W.E.P.A.! at BRIX 581 ($$)
(127 ratings)

581 5th St Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 724-7274
www.brix581.com
  • Beef Canola
    Puerto Rican version of a hot dog; sweet plantain filled w/ spiced ground beef, shredded cheese & topped w/ Puerto Rican Remoulade
  • Chicharron Mofongo
4.5 out of 5
127 ratings
bar / nightclub offering a wide variety of music, food & art based events; serving Puerto Rican food; W.E.P.A. stands for "Where Everybody Parties At"; Other Recipes: Puerto Rican Remoulade | Sofrito
Worth Our Weight: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Worth Our Weight [CLOSED]See Worth Our Weight Video ($$)
(247 ratings)

1021 Hahman Dr Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 544-1200
  • Huevos Rancheros
    Mexican breakfast dish w/ tortillas, beans, eggs and pulled pork on side; looks good
  • Nectarine Scones
4.5 out of 5
247 ratings
[CLOSED]; honorable culinary apprenticeship program for 16-24 year olds who have faced major challenges in their lives; everyone is a volunteer; Guy's foundation donated a WOW food cart to the program...very classy!
Zobo & Meester's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Zobo & Meester's [CLOSED] ($$)
(337 ratings)

68703 Perez Rd Map It!
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 832-6104
  • Flame Thrower Panini
    roast beef, pulled pork, pepper jack, jalapeno, marinated jalapeno, habanero salsa, Zam sauce
  • Three Meat Sandwich
    BBQ only on Sat; smoked chicken, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, chipotle sauce; looks good (& juicy!)
4.5 out of 5
337 ratings
[CLOSED]; named after the owner's twin daughters; "fast & fresh" (no freezers on site & everything is made to order); Other Recipes: Coleslaw
Zoftig Eatery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Zoftig Eatery ($$)
(244 ratings)

57 Montgomery Dr Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 521-9554
www.zoftigeatery.com
  • Korean Burrito
    marinated Marin Sun Farms ground beef, kimchi, carrot, daikon, green onions, jalapeno, avocado, brown rice; looks good
  • Maccabi Bowl
    falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, beet & walnut dip, olives, farro tabouleh, mixed greens, whole wheat crisps
4.5 out of 5
244 ratings
serving breakfast & lunch made w/ whole foods, all prepared fresh every day w/ ingredients responsibly sourced, primarily local, & always fresh
900 Grayson: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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(2270 ratings)

900 Grayson St Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 704-9900
www.900grayson.com
     
4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings
Asian Experience: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Asian ExperienceSee Asian Experience Video ($$)
(167 ratings)

215 Center St Map It!
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1815
www.asianexp.com
  • Pad Thai
    Guy got pork; looks good
  • Tom Yum Kung (Soup)
    sweet, spicy, sour soup w/ shrimp; looks good
4.0 out of 5
167 ratings
opened in 2006; "probably one of the best Asian experiences I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Shrimp Pad Thai
At Last Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
At Last Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(1382 ratings)

204 Orange Ave Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-4837
4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings
[CLOSED]; high-end food at modest prices
Athena's Greek Cafe & Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Athena's Greek Cafe & Bakery [CLOSED]See Athena's Greek Cafe & Bakery Video ($$)
(363 ratings)

9612 Flushing Quail Rd Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-2324
  • Braised Beef Over Pasta
  • Cabbage Dolmades
    topped w/ lemon sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
363 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; named after owners'/chefs' daughter; Other Recipes: Keftedes (Meatballs)
Aunt Mary's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Aunt Mary's Cafe [CLOSED]See Aunt Mary's Cafe Video ($$)
(882 ratings)

4640 Telegraph Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 601-9227
  • Grilled Shrimp and Grits with Tabasco Gravy
  • Pain Perdue
    variation of French toast
  • Southern Bubble and Squeak
    pototo-southern green cakes, served with 2 eggs, topped w/ pot likker gravy & biscuit
4.0 out of 5
882 ratings
[CLOSED]; moved from original location (at 4307 Telegraph Ave); Other Recipes: Southern Greens
Baby Blues BBQ -Venice: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Baby Blues BBQ -Venice [CLOSED]See Baby Blues BBQ -Venice Video ($$)
(2612 ratings)

444 Lincoln Blvd Map It!
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 396-7675
  • Pulled Pork
4.0 out of 5
2612 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2004; "hybrid" BBQ: styles ranging from Memphis to western North Carolina to a bit of Mexican and a touch of New Orleans
Beer Belly: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Beer Belly [CLOSED]See Beer Belly Video ($$)
(2314 ratings)

532 S Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-2337
  • Duck French Dip
    sage-roasted duck breast, provolone, duck-skin, horseradish aioli, duck au jus; "in the world of great duck sandwiches that I've had--duck dishes--that's easily in the top 5 all-time of my life"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Death By Duck
    duck fat fries, duck skin cracklins, duck confit served w/ raspberry-mustard dipping sauce; looks good
  • Jidori Hot Wings
    buffalo blue (spicy), or volcano chipotle (super spicy), or honey Dijon & cilantro (not spicy); Guy got the volcano chipotle wings; comes w/ side of blue cheese dressing
4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; in Koreatown; "beer bar focused on serving craft beer, and crafty food" (from website)
Bette's Oceanview Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bette's Oceanview DinerSee Bette's Oceanview Diner Video ($$)
(2303 ratings)

1807 4th St Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-3230
www.worldpantry.com/bette...
  • Pan-Fried Fish Sandwich
    top seller; looks good
  • Scrapple
    not your traditional scrapple recipe--use pork butt (not snout and other pork "scraps"); "OMG! This I really dig!...I will be back for the scrapple!"-Guy Fieri
  • Souffle Pancake
    similar to Dutch bunny; embedded with fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, berries, mangos, etc.)
4.0 out of 5
2303 ratings
Jersey-style diner setting in CA; ("And the kicker is...their own take on scrapple")
Bettina: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
BettinaSee Bettina Video ($$)
(554 ratings)

1014 Coast Village Rd Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 770-2383
www.bettinapizzeria.com
  • Cacio e Pepe Arancini
    calabrian chile aioli; looks good
  • Pork Sausage Pizza
    thin-crust, mozzarella, house pork sausage, provolone piccante, fennel pollen, basil, sliced garlic, shishito & habanero peppers; looks good
4.0 out of 5
554 ratings
husband-and-wife team specializing in artisan-style pizza; "cozy neighborhood restaurant honoring the convivial roots of Italian culture and food, while being inspired by the abundant produce and coastal vibes of southern California" (from its website); guest appearance: comic Dennis Miller
Biergarten: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
BiergartenSee Biergarten Video ($$)
(885 ratings)

206 N Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 466-4860
www.biergartenla.com
  • Chosun Burger
    Angus chuck, American cheese, grilled spam, kimchi, pickled daikon, gochujang aioli, mustard
  • Drunken Chicken
    beer-can baked Mary's free range chicken; served w/ cabbage slaw, pickled Daikon, jalapeno
4.0 out of 5
885 ratings
est. 2010; local neighborhood Koreantown gastropub serving Korean fusion cuisine & 25 craft beers
Black Market Liquor Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Black Market Liquor Bar ($$)
(1862 ratings)

11915 Ventura Blvd Map It!
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 446-2533
blackmarketliquorbar.com
  • Hamachi Crudo
    hamachi (fish), sprouted broccoli tempura, ponzu, shiso aioli, black sesame; "delicate & balanced...that would compete with any Japanese restaurant on any level" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tagliatelle Bolognese
    tagliatelle, bolognese, basil, rosemary, parmigiano-reggiano; "in the top 3 best bolognese I've ever had in my life...that's a light's out dish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
1862 ratings
est. 2011; "American eclectic plates & craft cocktails" (from its website); one of celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso's restaurants
Bludso's BBQ: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bludso's BBQSee Bludso's BBQ Video ($$)
(3034 ratings)

609 N La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-2583
www.barandque.com/bludsos
  • Collard Greens
    looks good
  • Ribs
    pork ribs spice-rubbed & marinated for 24-hrs, smoked in red oak & pacaya for 3-4 hrs; served w/ side of homemade spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3034 ratings
opened in 2008; Texas-style BBQ; moved from original airing Compton location
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill ($$)
(4199 ratings)

3667 India St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-0914
bluewaterseafoodsandiego....
  • Halibut Salad
    Guy got it w/ Teriyaki
  • Halibut Sandwich
    Guy got it w/ lemon garlic butter; looks good
  • Cioppino
    hearty seafood soup made of wahoo, mahimahi, ahi tuna, scallops; served on plate of rice; looks good
  • Fish Tacos
    Guy got sea bass; served on warm El Indio tortillas w/ cheese, cabbage, tomatoes & onions & topped w/ homemade white sauce; "that's one of my favorite fish tacos I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • "Track Taco"
    grilled chipotle shrimp, onion mango slaw & cheese on a corn tortilla; topped w/ avocado, tomatillo sauce & queso fresco
  • Seared Ahi Salad
    6 oz tuna crusted & grilled, served on greens w/ cucumbers, onion, carrots, tomatoes, capers & choice of dressing
4.0 out of 5
4199 ratings
since 2004; local favorite; break-down their own fish; choice of seasonings once you choose your fish
Brats Brothers: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Brats Brothers [CLOSED]See Brats Brothers Video ($$)
(753 ratings)

13355 Ventura Blvd Map It!
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 986-4020
  • German Bratwursts
    blend of veal and pork with onions and herbs; handmade
  • Spaetzle
    "like a German mac-and-cheese"; home made noodles with imported Swiss Cheese
4.0 out of 5
753 ratings
[CLOSED]; founded in 2007; gourmet bratwursts that include exotics like kangaroo, elk and ostrich; fan favorite
Broken Record: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Broken Record [CLOSED]See Broken Record Video ($)
(1264 ratings)

1166 Geneva Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 963-1713
  • Crispy Tiger Prawn Sandwich
    deep-fried prawns w/ crab salad mayo, sliced avocado, Louisiana hot sauce and lettuce on a sub roll; looks good
  • Oxtail Polenta
    pulled oxtail in "union sauce" on top of creamy polenta; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1264 ratings
[CLOSED]; "killer, inventive pub food"; offer about 300 types of whiskey...even whiskey is on tap; Other Recipes: Texas Tomato Toast w/ Roasted Garlic Spread & Homemade Ricotta
Bun Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bun Shop [CLOSED] ($)
(1789 ratings)

151 N Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 468-1031
  • Ba'Corn Cheese
    corn, bacon, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno, scallions served in a small skillet; looks good
  • Kalbi Bun
    signature dish; beef, tempura onion, mixed greens, spicy aioli on an Asian steamed bun
4.0 out of 5
1789 ratings
[CLOSED]; "bao and brew spot"; 2 childhood friends who started in a food truck that opened a brick-and-mortar joint in 2014
Burger Me: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Burger MeSee Burger Me Video ($$)
(1114 ratings)

10418 Donner Pass Rd Map It!
Truckee, CA 96160
(530) 587-8852
www.burgermetruckee.com
  • Italian Stallion Burger
    fan favorite; bison burger, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, mortadella, hot chopped Boston peppers, Cabernet vinaigrette; looks good; #10 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
  • Truckee Trainwreck
    Meyer beef burger, cheddar cheese, onion ring, turkey chili (w/ peanut butter in it), fried egg (Guy got it w/o the egg); looks good
4.0 out of 5
1114 ratings
fresh, fast & funky; cook everything fresh to order; owner donates time to hunger relief agency and used this location to store the donated foods that feeds 28,000 families per year...lead to the restaurant opening
Cafe Citti: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cafe CittiSee Cafe Citti Video ($$)
(616 ratings)

2792 4th St. Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 523-2690
www.cafecitti.com
  • Ravioli all Citti
    top seller; pork-based filling topped w/ creamy tomato sauce; made fresh everyday; looks good
  • Pizza
  • Polenta
4.0 out of 5
616 ratings
family-run & owned; northern Italian cuisine
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California

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