Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California (p. 5)

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Green Papaya: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Green Papaya ($)
(497 ratings)

6262 Pacific Ave Map It!
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 565-5903
www.greenpapayafoodtruck....
  • Green Papaya Salad
    shredded green papaya smashed w/ tomatoes, lime juice, fish sauce & Thai chilies; topped w/ crushed peanuts & small dried shrimp
  • Khao Piak (Soup)
    rice noodle soup (where they make noodles in the truck); add cilantro, scallion, garlic, chili oil & lime juice; "top 3 best Asian soups I've ever had in my life" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Nam Kao
    crispy rice salad w/ cured pork, sliced pork skin, cilantro, ginger, mint, green onions & lime juice; served w/ Romaine lettuce & dried Thai chili
4.0 out of 5
497 ratings
opened in 2013; formerly food truck at airing, now a brick-and-mortar joint serving Lao & Thai food; Facebook or Twitter
Grill-A-Burger: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grill-A-Burger ($$)
(1252 ratings)

73091 Country Club Dr Map It!
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-8170
www.grill-a-burger.com
  • Buddha Burger
    seasoned turkey burger green onion, cilantro, soy sauce, fresh ginger & garlic, curry & cumin; on Sesame seed bun spread w/ sweet chilli mayo, shredded Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, finished w/sliced red pepper & tomato
  • Devil's Revenge Burger
    fried Serrano chilies, caramelized chipotle onions, pepper jack cheese, crisp hardwood smoked bacon, tomato, leaf lettuce & slathered w/ hot & spicy "Spontaneous Combustion" habanero pepper relish, Sriracha mayo & chipotle ketchup on a jalapeno-cheese bun
4.0 out of 5
1252 ratings
Hank's Creekside Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hank's Creekside Restaurant ($$)
(540 ratings)

2800 4th St Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
(707) 575-8839
  • Cinamon Waltnut French Toast
  • Corned Beef Hash
    one of Guy's regular orders; looks good
  • Eggs Benedict
    choice of traditional, Florentine w/ spinach, w/ smoked salmon, w/ crab cake or California-style (w/ avocado & tomato)
  • Pancakes
    they grind their own whole wheat
4.0 out of 5
540 ratings
one of Guy's favorite spots; no reservations (long lines esp. weekends)
HoBo's BBQ: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
HoBo's BBQSee HoBo's BBQ Video ($$)
(1084 ratings)

30590 Rancho California Rd Map It!
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 693-3227
hobosbbq.com
  • BBQ Lasagna
    pulled pork, chopped chicken, sausage 4 layers of pasta, each layer has BBQ sauce & cheese; each piece is about 1lb
  • Lumber Jack Sandwich
    house-made potato salad stacked on a toasted bun then piled on sliced tri-tip, dill pickle slices & topped w/ "PS" house dressing & sriracha
4.0 out of 5
1084 ratings
Other Recipes: Potato Salad
Hodad's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hodad'sSee Hodad's Video ($$)
(6286 ratings)

5010 Newport Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 224-4623
www.hodadies.com
  • Guido Burger
    skillet-fried pastrami on burger served w/ ketchup, pickles, Swiss cheese, grilled onions & spicy brown mustard; inspired by Guy Fieri from 1st visit; looks good; #1 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
  • Bacon Cheeseburger
    bacon patty (bacon is boiled, then chopped & seared on the grill) on top of burger; wrapped & served in the "burger diaper" (burger wrapper that is wrapped around half of the burger); looks good
  • Milkshake
4.0 out of 5
6286 ratings
started in 1969; moved to current location in 1991; recognized as one of the top 5 burger joints in the country by CNN (2009); "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" (it's a block from the beach); decor consists of wall-to-wall license plates
HRD Coffee Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
HRD Coffee Shop [CLOSED]See HRD Coffee Shop Video ($$)
(2535 ratings)

521A 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 473-4625
  • Spicy Pork Kimchi Burrito
    looks good
  • Sweet Chili Fried Pork Chops
    two pork chops served w/ fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2535 ratings
[CLOSED]; Asian-American fusion; 3 blocks away from S.F. Giants stadium
Jamie's Broadway Grille: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jamie's Broadway Grille ($$)
(891 ratings)

427 Broadway Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 442-4044
www.jamiesbroadwaygrille....
  • Garlic Steak Sandwich
    filet mignon marinated in garlic oil overnight, slice & cooked on flat top; "that is ridiculous!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Prime Rib
    spice-rubbed, smoked in-house for 6 hrs & served w/ side of au jus & horse radish; looks good
  • Mixed Grille
    combo of pan-fried scallops, prawns, fish & fresh Dungeness crabmeat topped w/ creamy shrimp-flavored sauce; "that's off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
#38 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started in 1986; dive-bar w/ causal & simple ambience, food made from scratch & Friday night barbecue dinners; so unassuming, there's no sign on the building
Jimtown Store: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jimtown Store [CLOSED]See Jimtown Store Video ($$)
(203 ratings)

6706 Hwy 128 Map It!
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1212
  • Barbecue Brisket Sandwich
    popular; takes 2 days to make; looks good
  • Chain Gang Chili
    a favorite; secret ingredient is smoked pulled pork; looks good
4.0 out of 5
203 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1988; rustic country-store setting; prepares hearty seasonal soups, salads, entrees, signature sandwiches, and desserts daily from scratch; Other Recipes: Chicken Sopa
KoJa Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
KoJa KitchenSee KoJa Kitchen Video ($)
(1464 ratings)

2395 Telegraph Ave Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 962-5652
kojakitchen.com
  • Short Rib KoJa
    signature dish; soy-sugar-based marinated short ribs sandwiched between 2 garlic-seasoned rice cakes "buns"; "Asian street food at its best...this is wow!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1464 ratings
since 2011; formerly a food truck...now a storefront; Korean-Japanese cuisine...Asian flavors in a rice-cake bun; Facebook page
La Texanita Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
La Texanita RestaurantSee La Texanita Restaurant Video ($$)
(386 ratings)

1667 Sebastopol Rd Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 525-1905
www.latexanita.com
  • Huarache
    meat, cream, salsa, lechuga, pico de gallo, aguacate, cheese and jalapeno
  • Pozole Soup
    Mexican soup made with pork and hominy; one of Guy's favorites
  • Tacos
    get Carne Asada (grilled steak); hand-made tortillas
4.0 out of 5
386 ratings
started as a taco truck; one of Guy Fieri's favorites...where he brings his family and friends; everything made from scratch
La Tostaderia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
La TostaderiaSee La Tostaderia Video ($$)
(455 ratings)

317 S Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 624-2378
  • Octopus Tostada
    2 fried tortilla topped w/ a mound of octopus salad; made to order; looks good
  • Patrona Burger
    flat top griddled shrimp burger w/ melted Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado-mango radish, shredded potatoes; "that right there, in my expecation level of burgers--that is about as high as they go. Outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
455 ratings
in Grand Central Market
Lito's Take Out: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Lito's Take OutSee Lito's Take Out Video ($)
(317 ratings)

514 E Haley St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 962-1559
  • Posole
    soup w/ cubed pork, seasonings and garnish; looks good
  • Carnitas Tacos
    tacos w/ chopped seasoned pork
4.0 out of 5
317 ratings
second-generation, family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant
Little Jewel of New Orleans: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Little Jewel of New Orleans ($$)
(1990 ratings)

207 Ord St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0461
littlejewel.la
  • Cochon de Lait Po'boy
    pulled pork, Creole slaw, shredded cabbage, pickles; looks good
  • Crawfish Mac N Cheese
    "it's outstanding! I get more crawfish flavor out of this than...when I eat crawfish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1990 ratings
grocery & deli drawing its influence from culinary influence from New Orleans located in Chinatown; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice
Little Napoli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Little NapoliSee Little Napoli Video ($$)
(1924 ratings)

Dolores St 7th Ave Map It!
Carmel, CA 93921
(831) 626-6335
chefpepe.com/restaurants/...
  • Cannelloni Tricolore
    chicken, veggie, ricotta cannelloni; topped w/ 3 sauces: (red) marinara, (white) alfredo & (green) pesto...colors of the Italian flag
  • Spicy Cioppino Rosso
    prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, crab, spicy red sauce, capellini
4.0 out of 5
1924 ratings
opened in 1990; serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine; G. Garvin (from Cooking Channel) made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Sea Bass "Puttanes"
Mama Roomba: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mama RoombaSee Mama Roomba Video ($$)
(547 ratings)

1814 Eye St Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-6262
www.mamaroomba.com
  • Churrasso Tri-Tip
    seasoned, marinated tri-tip grilled & broiled; served on sizzling iron skillet & w/ side of Chimichurri sauce
  • Latin/American Fried Chicken
    served w/ side of habanero-mango chile sauce
4.0 out of 5
547 ratings
since 2005; family-owned-and-operated Caribbean restaurant serving in "tapas" style
Mambo's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mambo's CafeSee Mambo's Cafe Video ($$)
(735 ratings)

1701 Victory Blvd Map It!
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 545-8613
mambosla.com
  • Tostones Rellenos
    twice-fried plantain stuffed w/ shrimp & Pico de Gallo
  • Roasted Pork
    braised for 8 hrs, then pulled & grilled on flat top w/ mojo sauce; served w/ white rice, black beans & maduros (plantains)
4.0 out of 5
735 ratings
opened in 1988; Cuban cuisine made by Cuban husband & wife team; building used to be a gas station's garage
Meal Ticket: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Meal Ticket [CLOSED]See Meal Ticket Video ($$)
(402 ratings)

1235 San Pablo Ave Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94706
(510) 526-6325
  • Apple Grape Pie
    topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good
  • Down-Home Country Sausage
    fan favorite; homemade pork & chicken-mixed sausage; served w/ eggs & home potatoes
  • Slow Roasted Pork w/ Coconut Curry
    pork roasted for 6-8 hrs; shredded, cooked in coconut curry sauce; served w/ rice, tortilla shells & homemade salsa; looks good
4.0 out of 5
402 ratings
[CLOSED]; in artist- & musician-influenced neighborhood; cook's & co-owner's name is Jimmy Carter (not the President, but a former Olympic swimmer)
Moo Creamery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Moo CreamerySee Moo Creamery Video ($$)
(2554 ratings)

4885 Truxtun Ave Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 861-1130
www.moocreamery.com
  • Bacon Ice Cream
    bacon bites w/ maple syrup flavored ice cream
  • Peanut Butter & Bacon (PB+B) Burger
    beef patty, bacon jam, homemade peanut butter, pepper relish, potato chips, arugula & honey chipotle vinaigrette; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2554 ratings
opened in 2008; husband-and-wife team with an ice cream shop/restaurant/coffee bar that serves wine & craft beer; Other Recipes: Bacon Fried Rice
Muertos Kitchen & Lounge: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Muertos Kitchen & Lounge [CLOSED]See Muertos Kitchen & Lounge Video ($$)
(532 ratings)

1514 Wall St Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-2557
  • Lamb Tacos
    marinated lamb, grilled & served on soft taco shells & topped w/ lettuce & blue cheese; looks good
  • Popcorn Pork
    deep-fried cubed pork served w/ dipping sauces chipotle mayo & "respecto" sauce (HOT!)
4.0 out of 5
532 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; located in a fire house built in the 1800s w/ Muertos & music-themed decor; Other Recipes: Shrimp Verde Cocktail
Naglee Park Garage: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Naglee Park GarageSee Naglee Park Garage Video ($$)
(1119 ratings)

505 E San Carlos St Map It!
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 564-4111
www.nagleeparkgarage.com
  • Angus Burger
    served w/ home fries; Guy got w/ blue cheese, homemade mayo & homemade ketchup; looks good
  • Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
    side item; baked & then pan-cooked w/ bacon, butter & chicken stock until carmelized
4.0 out of 5
1119 ratings
30-seat bistro w/ a large outdoor patio that was formerly a garage; in downtown San Jose's historic Naglee Park Neighborhood
Nickel Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nickel Diner [CLOSED]See Nickel Diner Video ($$)
(2541 ratings)

524 S Main St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 623-8301
  • Bacon Donuts
    glazed donut w/ one side dipped w/ chopped bacon; looks good
  • Catfish w/ Corn Cakes & Pecan Sauce
    seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ hashed bacon brussel sprouts; "that is fantastic...you gotta come try this!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2541 ratings
[CLOSED]; in 1940's-style dining setting; Other Recipes: Chicken Pozole
Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar ($$)
(1339 ratings)

417 Washington Blvd Map It!
Venice, CA 90292
(424) 835-4556
www.nighthawkrestaurants....
  • Biscuit Bao
    braised & fried pork belly, aged cheddar & chive biscuits, caramelized onions, gochujang, maple syrup sambal glaze
  • Drunken French Toast
    Krispies coated brioche, pear brandy, pear compote, mascarpone cardamom mousse, syrup; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1339 ratings
serving breakfast foods for dinner
NOLA on 5th: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
NOLA on 5thSee NOLA on 5th Video ($$)
(210 ratings)

3683 Fifth Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 444-6173
  • Black and Gold Po' Boy
    roast beef & shrimp; named after football New Orlean Saints team colors; looks good
  • NOLA Jambalaya
    chicken & andouille; looks good
4.0 out of 5
210 ratings
casual joint serving New Orleans food
Nopalito: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
NopalitoSee Nopalito Video ($$)
(2043 ratings)

306 Broderick St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 535-3969
nopalitosf.com
  • Quesadilla Roja con Chicharron
    Mulato chile-corn tortilla, crispy pork belly, salsa cascabel, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion & cilantro; looks good
  • Torta Pambazo
    chili-dipped sandwich, red chorizo, potatoes, avocado, tomato, cabbage, queso fresco, crema & salsa escabeche; available only at the 9th Ave location; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2043 ratings
opened in 2012; "sustainable organic Mexican kitchen"; 2 locations in San Francisco; "in the WOW-factor, it's way up there"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Totopos con Chile
North End Caffe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
North End CaffeSee North End Caffe Video ($$)
(920 ratings)

3421 Highland Ave Map It!
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4782
northendmb.com
  • Kahlua Pig Monte Cristo Egg Rolls
    looks good
  • Linguini Carbonara
    not on the regular menu; fresh-made pasta w/ cream sauce and panchetta; looks good
4.0 out of 5
920 ratings
chef went to Italy to learn how to cook
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California

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