Sweetfields Farms

3264 Peg Leg Mine Rd
Jamul, CA 91935

Elizabeth B. writes: Yes, you've heard of edible flowers but, have you heard of -
Crystallized edible flowers!?!?!
This unique & elegant garnish was the subject of a community access TV interview last night that I volunteer for at Del Mar TV.  Sweetfield Farms organically…

Sunset Park
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5540 Lake Park Way
La Mesa, CA 91941

Dylan O. writes: I played Little League here... ah yes, good times and bad

La Mesa

La Mesa, CA 91941

Scott F. writes: Best little town in the big city.  Wonderfull police force and Fire Departments.  Nearly no crime, And when there is a crime, it's usually someone from El Cajon or Lemon Grove that rode in on the trolley.  I like the fact that we are Financially…

Jitters
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8201 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Amy C. writes: Going in today to request an application, I couldn't help but laugh at the sign they had on the pastry display window:

SEX: Now that we have your attention, please go smoke outside.

Greatest sign ever.

Tony's Barber Shop
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7284 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

Dylan O. writes: Stepping into Tony's is the closest you will ever get to stepping into 1955. The quaint, two-seat barber shop always has a few men waiting to get a hair cut from Tony. Everything about the place makes me smile and I'm sure that nothing inside has…

Toys R US
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8790 Grossmont Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

virginia g. writes: the minute i walk into the store, i feel gross.  like it hasn't been cleaned in a while, and no one really cares about anything.  you know?  i was going to start this off with "i feel dirty" but thought the combination of the toy store with the…

Souplantation
Neighborhood: Fletcher Hills

9158 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91941

Miss Josephine Z. writes: I feel like a jail bird when I come here...except I pay for it. I'm not a fan of buffets, unless I'm in Vegas.

Grab a tray, grab a plate, and stand elbow-to-elbow with strangers. OK, I'm not gonna knock on how I could build my own salad. Seriously,…

Good Samaritan Thrift Store
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7408 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

Dylan O. writes: I just found this place... Its great, especially for its size considering that its tiny. Picture this, A giant walk-in closet with all of your favorite old stuff that you forgot you had in your closet.

I picked up a sweet old camera and some awesome…

Johnny B's Burgers & Brew
Neighborhood: La Mesa

4738 4th St
La Mesa, CA 91941

Denise L. writes: Just bumbled in here for lunch.  Big tasty burgers on a par with Hodad's (not quite Rockys though).  They have the same little chili peppers in the exact same clay dish as Rocky's.
I got the special.. a cheese burger, fries, 10 ounce domestic = $6.29.…

Chef Vito's Italian Restaurant

8733 Broadway
La Mesa, CA 91941

Schelly G. writes: If you've never eaten authentic Italian or Sicilean food, you'd better hurry up and get over to Chef Vito's.  He's been in the same location for over 30 years, and he plans on retiring next month.

Chef Vito's restaurant is a tiny little "hole in the…

Round Table Pizza
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8032 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Drea V. writes: I have been here for every soccer trophy, or softball trophy received. It used to be covered w/ pictures of teams, but now it's just the memories of the wall of fame. My favorite memory of this pizza joint, is back in 7th grade, my best friend and I…

Chef Taka Fusion & Sushi Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7520 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Rather O. writes: This WAS a great restaurant, but it has been shut down and Chef Taka is MIA.

Yellow Book Road the
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8315 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Shelly V. writes: Exceptional children's bookstore. Huge selection and knowledgeable staff. If you are a teacher in SD and don't know about Yellow Book Road you must get in your car and head over immediately. Many times I have gone in and just said I want a book about…

Zak's Pub
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8758 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Dave G. writes: Next to the Carousel, this is one of the worst places you could ever hang out in. It is small, smells like old movie theater popcorn, and is filled with unwavering rednecks. The bartenders are girls with flaming skull tattoos. They do, however, have…

Vons
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8011 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

Andrew C. writes: A word to the wise:

Beer runs lead to felony charges when dealt with by sorry ass one star cops.

(1 star = 1-5 years of duty)

(not a personal experience)

Family Chiropractic Clinic
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7441 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

Warren W. writes: While this is a small office with only 2 chiropractors, it is well worth your time to get an appointment with them on a regular basis.  Most people don't realize how much they do that has an adverse impact on their spine, and how that affects the…

Falcon's Lure the
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7745 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

Nathan H. writes: Pretty nice little dive on the back side of La Mesa. Nice draft selection including Stone Arrogant Bastard and Stone IPA. Friendly people and bartender. Pool table, darts, and bartop video games are a plus.

Pete's Place
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8330 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

GRiffin f. writes: Pete's place is one hell of a bar, in fact the best dive bar ever.  Awesome bartenders pour good hard drinks, and customers dare each other to take shots of the horribly bad fernet.  Great live music (Go on a night when manganista is playing),Great…

Gypsy Treasure Costumes
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8127 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Irene S. writes: i went in here for a wig and i came out with about seven million business cards for various clowns and magicians in and around san diego county (and the wig i came in for).

you know what? my dad's business card was not among the ones i gathered…

La Torta Cafe
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8350 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Dave G. writes: La Torta, like the name implies, specializes in tortas of all shapes and sizes. Actually, the shape and size of the tortas don't really vary much, but the contents do. They have about twenty different types of tortas and the two of them that I have…

The Trolley Stop Deli
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8150 La Mesa Blvd
Lemon Grove, CA 91941

amber a. writes: This is the best deli in la Mesa... the orignal boar's head product sellers.  They have great lunch specials every day, the best cheesy-potato soup ever!!   they have a great group of people who work there also, everyone is so super nice!  the only…

Chopsticks Inn Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8687 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Adam M. writes: Old-school classic Americanized Chinese.

The food is very good if the above is what you want.

In recent years the menu has expanded to include some Japanese items as well as several Thai curries.

Service is fast, the food comes in large portions (I…

Sun Valley Golf Course
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5080 Memorial Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941

David J. writes: Intimated by the idea of golfing on a real course? Sound expensive or like a hobby for those people. Nahh.. think again.

The La Mesa Sun Valley course is a "chip and put" 9 hole course with holes that  have a short distance, and therefore is good…

Image Dental Group / Prashant R. Patel DDS
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7557 El Cajon Blvd
Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91941

Scott M. writes: Prashant & Sonol Patel serve their patients in an efficient, economical, and caring manner.  I've been a patient for over two years now and I'm very pleased with how they treat me.

Lake Murray Cafe
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5465 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942

Kat A. writes: Had to try this place out after seeing reviews here and it was pretty decent, not the greatest, not the worst.

As far as the restaurant goes it was very nice, local art displayed, nice outdoor patio with gorgeous bouganvilla (sp?) vines decorating it,…

Ramon's Smokehouse Bbq
Neighborhood: Alpine

1730 Alpine Blvd Ste 110
Alpine, CA 91901

Paul G. writes: I FINALLY found a GREAT restaurant in Alpine!!!  Tonight I had a "Buckaroo" sandwhich... BBQ Beef on a DELICIOUS roll with grilled onions, TASTY BBQ Beans and perfectly cooked fries!  They bring a WARM squeeze bottle of BBQ Sauce to the table...…

Alpine Beer Company
Neighborhood: Alpine

2351 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901

marwin a. writes: We stumbled to this place totally by accident.  One of those trips when someone says, "look, let's stop over there, check it out".

I am almost clueless when it comes to beer tastings, wines I can fake my way through.  A dignified looking gentleman,…

Adriano's Pizza Grotto

5005 Willows Rd., Ste 213
Alpine, CA 91901

Melissa S. writes: My family and I always end up eating here if we go to Viejas Casino & Outlet. It was originally a Filippi's Pizza Grotto, but they just changed the name.

I love the garlic bread and the sauce that comes with it.
The pepperoni pizza is so cheesy and…

Bonita Driving Range
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

3631 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

hen a. writes: 100 balls for $seven...need to say more?....real putting greens with challenging ups, downs and slopes....short game practice area.....plenty of driving range stalls...some covered..some not...taking uno star for poor maintainence of…

McDonald's
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4394 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

d.a. k. writes: The McDonald's in Chula Vista is--to put it in no uncertain terms--a sheer delight.  The decor evokes leisurely summers in a small fishing village on the Amalfi Coast and the cuisine--it is as if the ghosts of all the greatest chefs in Europe of the…

Sevier R Michael DVM
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4055 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

michael m. writes: You won't find a better office than Dr. Seviers.  I've been taking dogs to him for 14 years now.  His demeanor and his compassion is second to none.  He's honest and he's not one of those "churn n' burn" vets always finding something wrong and trying…

China Flavor

1347 Tavern Road
Suite 31
Alpine, CA 91903

Shannon M. writes: This place is a very relaxing and quiet place to go. They have great lunch specials that include soup, rice, egg roll and your entree. The diner prices are also good and the food is just wonderful.
The hot tea is great. My favorite is their egg drop…