I lived in San Diego for 2 years and ate my way through North County. I frequented the less expensive restaurants since we weren’t exactly swimming in extra cash – mostly in Encinitas – but this list includes cheap eats, fancier restaurants, and good old pubs/breweries.

After years of going to Maui with my family, I’ve formed my list of favorite places to eat. While this list is not all-inclusive, it has just enough to get you through a trip and help you answer the question “Where should we eat?”