I’m so happy I came across your vlog! I was just in Lemon Grove yesterday, and as I was leaving, I came across a few restaurants I’ve never heard of, and thought, I need to do some investigating 🤭, now I don’t need to, thank you Steve!🎉
One place that you missed is Giardino Neighborhood Cucina. It is on Broadway and is one of our go-to's for slightly upscale dining in east county. Really great Italian-American food. Their Penne Salsicia is one of my personal favorites. Another nearby great option is Limoncello (formerly Tiramisu) in the downtown village of La Mesa. The food was always good there, but it has been kicked up a notch, especially in the dining atmosphere, since new ownership took over. The best Italian food in east county, maybe even better than found in San Diego and a great place for date night.
Nice. La Loteria. We hve the Other Loteria in ImP BcH. South bay. Same owners but on this one they also hve Mariscos on the Menu. 👍🏻 Sea Food and Birria. 🙏🏻
You forgot to mention Chef John's Fish n chips, the best fish and chips in San Diego, hands down. Also there's another hidden fine dining place called Giardino's. They have the best Happy Hour specials and the food is amazing. Both are family owned restaurants.
So glad you mentioned Coops BBQ. I agree one of the best in SD county hands down. Think I will go before close at 3p today for some of that mouth watering brisket 😋. Also agree with La Loteria Birria! They best per my tastebuds for Birria & I tried many. Love their many options 😋. And you definitely should try El Pollo Grill on Broadway 😋💯 Charley's is another staple but has fallen off we use to enjoy their burgers & it just hasn't been the same for us in some years. I enjoyed seeing this video come up as recommended Definitely subscribed 👍🏽.
None of these are hidden really.. and godfathers is not a gem whatsoever. These are average places in plain sight, with Grinder kind of being the exception. I guess bistro could be considered "hidden", but its literally right next to the Big Lemon on Broadway... Giardinos is the hidden gem of Lemon Grove.
Coops and Bistro are legit …. Grinder slightly above average…… but Lido’s quality fell off years ago & godfather’s is nothing & I mean nothing compared to the old food factory ( best ever in LG) No Charlie’s?? Best shakes And not having pollo grill on this list is just flat out wrong…..
Nice channel, awesome voice, good production quality, but Lemon Grove, to quote my boy Tio Trump, is a “Shit Hole”. I ate a Lido’s once, it is bad pizza, which is perfect because it matches the rest of Lemon Grove, on the other hand Coop’s is phenomenal but then again the best BBQs are all located in ghettos. Lemon Grove Bistro used to be Lemon Grove Bakery, I was unaware they opened up something new, after watching your video I’m definitely gonna go check that out, despite putting my own life at risk. I’ll mix it in next time I’m going to the Lemon Grove Home Depot, which looks like the Gaza Strip.
@ Yes, Spring Valley, but it is always these places that are in desperate need of gentrification that have the best food joints, e.g. El Puerto Taco Shop on Troy and Bancroft.
For breakfast family house of pancakes ❤
Oh wow! I will have to try
100% spot on with Coops!
He is such a nice man!
His BBQ is one of the best in the County!
Give them a try!
I’m so happy I came across your vlog! I was just in Lemon Grove yesterday, and as I was leaving, I came across a few restaurants I’ve never heard of, and thought, I need to do some investigating 🤭, now I don’t need to, thank you Steve!🎉
This made my day. I am so happy you found me and I was able to shed light on Lemon Grove.
One place that you missed is Giardino Neighborhood Cucina. It is on Broadway and is one of our go-to's for slightly upscale dining in east county. Really great Italian-American food. Their Penne Salsicia is one of my personal favorites. Another nearby great option is Limoncello (formerly Tiramisu) in the downtown village of La Mesa. The food was always good there, but it has been kicked up a notch, especially in the dining atmosphere, since new ownership took over. The best Italian food in east county, maybe even better than found in San Diego and a great place for date night.
Thanks. Will definitely check out Giardino Neighborhood Cucina. I have heard great things.
El Pollo Grill!
Lido’s chicken Florentine is phenomenal 🤌🏽💋 *chefs kiss*
That Grove Grinder place is the spot! True Gem
Love that place
El Pollo Grill. A little odd to get a California burrito at a chicken place.... but one of my top favorite CA burritos!!!
LEMON GROVE CAFE IS MY FAVORITE
Lidos is a gem! Love their pizza!
Their pizza jacks my stomach up, every time without fail. It's tasty but something about it doesn't agree with me. Their pasta is average at best.
Back in the day there was a spot called carnitas uruapan in Lemon Grove. They relocated to La Mesa. Best carnitas in San Diego. A tru gem
Thx for sharing. I will have to check it out.
Nice. La Loteria. We hve the Other Loteria in ImP BcH. South bay. Same owners but on this one they also hve Mariscos on the Menu. 👍🏻 Sea Food and Birria. 🙏🏻
Lemon Grove Cafe. The best
You forgot to mention Chef John's Fish n chips, the best fish and chips in San Diego, hands down. Also there's another hidden fine dining place called Giardino's. They have the best Happy Hour specials and the food is amazing. Both are family owned restaurants.
Thx for sharing. I have heard Giardino's is great. Now I will have to try!
GIARDINOS IS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN LEMON GROVE HANDS DOWN
Birrieria la Loteria is a true gem the food is really good everything is fresh and delicious
So glad you mentioned Coops BBQ. I agree one of the best in SD county hands down. Think I will go before close at 3p today for some of that mouth watering brisket 😋. Also agree with La Loteria Birria! They best per my tastebuds for Birria & I tried many. Love their many options 😋.
And you definitely should try El Pollo Grill on Broadway 😋💯
Charley's is another staple but has fallen off we use to enjoy their burgers & it just hasn't been the same for us in some years.
I enjoyed seeing this video come up as recommended Definitely subscribed 👍🏽.
What about Charlie's hamburgers ? That's a pretty good burger.
I will check it out! Thx for sharing
I used to love and always got Charlie's breakfast croissant sandwich adding avocado 😋
@@stevenrotsart It's very similar to In & Out.
Oooh yeah! Delicious. #3 is my friend. Lol😂
Get the BLT!
My home town n I luv it!
Mine too.
Oh my gosh, I can't believe you forgot to mention the Lemon Grove cafe!!!
Oh my....
Decades ago I fell in love with the carne asada and guacamole burritos at Pepe’s #2 in Lemon Grove.
I have not been to Pepe's #2. Now on my list. Thx
The YT algorithm tipped me off to this video. Thanks for the heads-up on Lido's. I plan to visit for dinner. Best of luck with your channel! :>)
Awwan. No love for Hinata sushi? Great video though. 👍🏽👍🏽
Now I have a new place! On my way....
Place sux
Chef John's Fish and Chips
Thx. I will try it out!
None of these are hidden really.. and godfathers is not a gem whatsoever. These are average places in plain sight, with Grinder kind of being the exception. I guess bistro could be considered "hidden", but its literally right next to the Big Lemon on Broadway... Giardinos is the hidden gem of Lemon Grove.
😂😂😂
What do you expect from a guy that claims to know the area and can't pronounce "Birria".😂
Coops and Bistro are legit …. Grinder slightly above average…… but Lido’s quality fell off years ago & godfather’s is nothing & I mean nothing compared to the old food factory ( best ever in LG)
No Charlie’s?? Best shakes
And not having pollo grill on this list is just flat out wrong…..
Too $$$$
Do you live in LG?
Not anymore.
Lemon grove cafe????? Wth
Grove Grinder.
@@JohnJackson-e9z great place!
Do not believe this guy nothing in lemon grove is good no taste at all is missing seasoning
Nice channel, awesome voice, good production quality, but Lemon Grove, to quote my boy Tio Trump, is a “Shit Hole”. I ate a Lido’s once, it is bad pizza, which is perfect because it matches the rest of Lemon Grove, on the other hand Coop’s is phenomenal but then again the best BBQs are all located in ghettos. Lemon Grove Bistro used to be Lemon Grove Bakery, I was unaware they opened up something new, after watching your video I’m definitely gonna go check that out, despite putting my own life at risk. I’ll mix it in next time I’m going to the Lemon Grove Home Depot, which looks like the Gaza Strip.
Well, i hate to tell you this, there are worse spots if you think Lemon Grove is a hole.
@ Yes, Spring Valley, but it is always these places that are in desperate need of gentrification that have the best food joints, e.g. El Puerto Taco Shop on Troy and Bancroft.
@@StopDropNDoIt El Puerto is bomb
Lies
Using stock footage instead of going to the actual places or showing pics of their food made this video kinda whack.
Yeah. My camera got stolen with other footage. I appreciate the feedback
Where was it stolen?
@@fgj8379 by Harbor freight on Broadway
@@stevenrotsart dude that sucks!! I know exactly where that is.
go to coops if you want bad west texas bbq horrible
There no way you can call coops bbq one of the best in the country and then call yourself a “foodie” haha
good to know...
His review is in Lemon grove.
You are obviously in the minority. Coops has the best West Texas style BBQ ever.
We all know you have not eaten there, you Muppet...
@@paulahawthorne5217 you should retire your taste buds obviously.. grand ole bbq has better Texas style bbq.