KPBS staff rounded up the restaurants, bars and food halls that defined our eating and drinking in San Diego this year. These aren’t rankings — just the spots we love, return to and recommend to friends. Our 2025 picks span the region, from La Mesa and the Convoy District to National City and North Park, with a few beloved Tijuana favorites in the mix. Whether you’re looking for a neighborhood standby or something new, here’s where KPBS staffers ate and drank in 2025.

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