Best places in National City

Discover the best places in National City, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 316 places in the city.

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SD Boba Tea - San Diego Boba Tea Cafe
Bubble tea store
Chain cafe serving Taiwanese bubble teas & snacks such as fried popcorn chicken.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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In-N-Out Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.60 (13.5K reviews)
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Tita's Kitchenette
Filipino restaurant
Straightforward outpost dishing up classic Filipino dishes & halo-halo desserts.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Daiso
Discount store
Japanese variety-store chain with housewares, toys, stationery, decorations, bento supplies & gifts.
4.70 (539 reviews)
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Niederfrank's Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
Ice cream factory retail outlet crafting hip flavors like ginger & avocado using old-timey methods.
$ $$$
4.70 (530 reviews)
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Pepper Park
Park
This 5.5-acre park features a playground, a boat launch, picnic tables, a fishing pier & restrooms.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Kyoto Gift & Food
Japanese grocery store
👍👍 Did I ever tell u of a hidden Japanese store? They have yummy Japanese food, and a sushi maker in the back. I've been there many times for snacks..... but I munch as soon as the door shuts behind me always forgetting to take a pic. Today I wanted to share that they have the most DELICIOUS MOCHI gre...
4.90 (212 reviews)
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PHO 7 COW
Vietnamese restaurant
Laid-back restaurant offering noodle soups, spring rolls, rice dishes & other Vietnamese staples.
$ $$$
4.60 (960 reviews)
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blue pokē
Health food restaurant
👍👍 Yes, we came back for Round #2!! ****** Bring a jacket! It's really chilly on the inside! Gotta keep that seafood fresh! Imagine going to Subway or Chipotle and ordering your sandwich or bowl your way.. but here its Poke Bowl where you can order your seafood bowl your way with whatever sides you...
$$ $$
4.60 (715 reviews)
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Westfield Plaza Bonita
Shopping mall
👍 This is one of the very small numbers of malls left that still have a full selection of stores & food spots. Most malls now are empty & have nothing worth going there for. Plaza bonita still has restaurants & cafeteria area AMC movie theatre, a VR playground spot, and a gym! This Plaza is still good...
4.50 (13.7K reviews)
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Plaza Donuts
Donut shop
👍👍 Most amazing donut spot ever!! Order the creamy bun!! A warmed donut served as an ice cream sandwich! Staff is always nice and prices are incomparable!
$ $$$
4.70 (341 reviews)
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Poke Etc.
Hawaiian restaurant
Simple strip-mall restaurant turning out Hawaiian poke bowls, plus grilled meats & rice plates.
$ $$$
4.60 (631 reviews)
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Pho Mai Cali & Grill
Vietnamese restaurant
😠 I cannot comment on their food more or less an act that they did. I have much more respect for the company I work for, and my customers. I literally watched the lady in the back drop a handful of rolls and put them back on a plate. I have more respect for the customers that I deliver to that I decid...
$ $$$
4.60 (555 reviews)
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Kimball Park
Park
👍👍 Lots of movement in Kimball Park!! As senior committee advisor. As the pandemic unfolds let's not hesitate forward motion. Let the party begin the beguine. Senior Saturday. From the bottom to the top. What's Poppin The Spirit of the boogie the original Mashlpotatoe Popcorn. A FT3P's Youth Developme...
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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85C Bakery Cafe - National City
Bakery
Bakery/cafe chain with roots in Taiwan, offering coffee & tea plus international desserts & breads.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Cafe La Maze
Restaurant
1940s steakhouse with classic red leather booths & mod light fixtures serving beef & seafood dishes.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Hanaoka Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Sushi rolls, noodles, party platters, beer & sake in a casual strip-mall space with Japanese decor.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Hot Topic
Clothing store
Teen-oriented chain known for rock/pop-culture-inspired T-shirts, plus accessories & body jewelry.
$$ $$
4.60 (440 reviews)
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Machete Beer House
Bar
Local craft beers spotlighted in a hip, rustic space with 30 taps & funky Mexican-style decor.
$ $$$
4.60 (427 reviews)
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Grocery Outlet
Grocery store
Discount chain carrying brand-name groceries, plus items like gifts & toys (many sell beer & wine).
$ $$$
4.50 (987 reviews)
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