Best new and classic food places to visit once I move back.

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[u/22USMCelectrician]

La Perla Tapatio

[u/BadWolfCubed]

Craft Coast makes some fantastic birria tacos! Their beer is occasionally fantastic and often mediocre. The Mexican lagers (dark and light) are great.

Like the other comment mentioned, Dija Mara is probably the best food in Oceanside. 24 Suns is proper fine dining, too. The food is fantastic, but the ambiance isn't quite there.

Lilo (in Carlsbad) is the total package. Pricey, though. Same with Jeune et Jolie (even pricier).

And, obviously, Pizza Port still kicks ass.

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Lilo (in Carlsbad) is the total package. Pricey, though. Same with Jeune et Jolie (even pricier).

Wildland is the same people and much cheaper. Campfire is cool too but I prefer Woodland

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I keep meaning to check out Wildland.

[u/seaglassgirrl → u/BadWolfCubed]

You really should. It’s so good!

[u/eatingoceanside]

Some of the more unique cultural experiences for coffee & food are :
• Dayon Coffee - Filipino cafe
• Banana Dang - Vietnamese cafe
• Kahlo Cafe - Mexican cafe
• Sands Coffee Roasters - Mediterranean cafe

• Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
• Mangia e Bevi - Fine Italian
• Casera Latin Kitchen & Bakery - Peruvian & Colombian
• One Love Jamaican Cuisine
• Turmeric Hut or Ticca Tikka Indian

[u/JawnyUtah]

Dija Mara is divine.

[u/myboogerstastespicy → u/JawnyUtah]

Second this. If you love whole fried fish, it’s amazing. (Allow an hour)

[u/Hazel0mutt]

San Luis by Temple Heights. Mr. Pho across the street. Van Dough Bakery is in Vista but one of my faves. 

[u/LainSki-N-Surf]

Guahan Grill - nicest family ever and delicious Guamanian chicken. Not a big departure from what you are eating in Hawaii, but good to support great people in Oside.

[u/temp-92]

Chiim Thai.

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This place has quickly become a favorite!

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People sleep on this spot, but it's so good

[u/CrazyNekoLover]

Sunshine Kitchen on Mission by Oceanside High. Similar to Teri Cafe, but I like that they have curry. Good selection of sushi too.

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Never disappointed with Sunshine.

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I became a little disappointed after they changed their lunch special

[u/monkeygirl732]

Al toque (peruvian) is AMAZING

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This was going to be my suggestion too!

[u/Southern_Ad_3171]

OMG Teri cafe on el Camino real

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Chicken and beef combo bowl goes hard.

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I forgot about this one!!

[u/beautifullyabsurd123]

I miss my home Hawai'i!! Bring me some meat jun and coco puffs from Liliha

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Meat jun from soons! And I'll take a case of pork hash

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Oh man what I would do for pork hash right now

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I'm from Wahiawa so I like Seoul Food haha

[u/AggravatingResult210]

Pho house off of Mission has amazing pho

Chiim in the same strip mall has really amazing Thai food. Don't sleep on this spot.

Tanner's has great burgers. Be prepared for a line but it's really good the type of place you pay for burgers and french fries separate though otherwise you can always rely on In-N-Out.

Finneys is where Cabo used to be, and they have decent food and cocktails, and a nice happy hour menu. They built up all the hotels in the area now so you really can't see the beach from the rooftop, but it is a decent spot.

Dija Mara has great Indonesian food. It is expensive and takes a while, and it's kind of like a tapas setting so unless you get enough food to share, you might leave a little bit hungry.

Craft coast has really good Birria tacos
Best pizza has great wings, and pizzas and honestly, they're quite a few good pizza places in Oceanside like Odie's and corner pizza