Instagram Search For San Diego-Based Lolita’s Mexican Food Prompts Disturbing Warning Message For Some Users

A number of Instagram users are reporting a disturbing and misplaced warning message when attempting to search for Lolita's Taco Shop, a beloved San Diego-based Mexican food chain known for its carne asada fries and fast-casual format.

The World's Largest Crawfish Boil Returns To San Diego On May 17 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The LSU Alumni Of San Diego Crawfish Boil

The largest crawfish boil in the world and San Diego's best Louisiana-themed event returns to America's Finest City this spring! Taking over downtown's Waterfront Park on Saturday, May 17, from 11am to 5pm, don't miss the 36th annual LSU Alumni of San Diego Crawfish Boil, an all-inclusive New Orleans-style party where attendees enjoy nearly 15 tons of boiled crawfish, as well as live music and all-in-all great times. Use promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket or code SDVILLETABLE to save $50 per table for 10. We are also raffling off 2 tickets to attend.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (April 11-17) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from April 11-17, 2025. 

51-Year-Old Longhorn Bar & Grill To Reopen In San Diego's Grantville As The Duke Cocktails & Grub

The Longhorn Bar & Grill in San Diego's Grantville shuttered earlier this year after over half a century business, but the space is undergoing a complete transformation and will reopen later this year as The Duke Cocktails & Grub under new ownership.

San Diego's Liberty Public Market Temporarily Shut Down By Health Department Due To Sewage Issue

Point Loma’s Liberty Public Market was unexpectedly shut down earlier today after San Diego County's Department of Environmental Health and Quality issued a closure order citing an "imminent health hazard" stemming from "sewage in food facility".

Swagyu Burger’s Sinaloa Takeover: Burgers, Buyouts, And A Cloud Of Suspicion In San Diego

Swagyu Burgers, once a homegrown San Diego chain celebrated for its indulgent Wagyu beef smash burgers, has taken a dramatic turn in 2025. What began as a local chef's passion project has morphed into a corporate juggernaut under new ownership, leaving a trail of shuttered restaurants, forced buyouts, and a whiff of scandal tied to its Sinaloa-based backers. 

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Becomes A Go-To San Diego Breakfast Spot With New Daily Brunch Hours

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, the beloved San Diego eatery inside U-31 Cocktail Lounge in North Park, has launched a daily brunch option. 

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Expanding In San Diego With Three Locations In The Works, Including Clairemont

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, the family-owned fast-casual chain known for serving up traditional Hawaiian-style plate lunches, is making major moves into San Diego County with three new locations on the horizon—including one just confirmed for Clairemont.

The Fresh Monkee To Open First California Location In Carlsbad’s La Costa Town Square

A fast-growing East Coast smoothie concept is heading west. The Fresh Monkee, a meal-replacement protein shake brand founded in Connecticut in 2014, is set to open its first California location in San Diego County, moving into the former Jamba Juice space at La Costa Town Square in Carlsbad.

Sprouts Farmers Market Officially Replacing Recently-Shuttered Pancho Villa Mercado In San Diego's North Park/Normal Heights

Public records confirm that Sprouts Farmers Market is officially replacing the recently shuttered Pancho Villa Mercado on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego’s Normal Heights/North Park community. 

An’s Electronics Repair Gelato Shop Ready To Open In San Diego's Ocean Beach

An’s Dry Cleaning Gelato Shop, named the #1 ice cream in America by USA Today in 2024, will open its fourth location, An’s Electronics Repair, on April 17, in Ocean Beach.

What Are The Pink Lights In The Sky Above San Diego's Mission Valley?

Throughout the night and early morning, San Diegans reported a striking pink glow in the sky above Mission Valley, sparking curiosity among residents. While some speculated about a geomagnetic storm or even aliens, the true source is far more practical.

Modern Times Beer To Transform Longtime The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole And Resident Brewing Spaces In Downtown San Diego As The Local Relocates To Former Bootlegger

Modern Times Beer is set to take over both the longtime space of The Local and the adjacent, previous Resident Brewing facility in downtown San Diego. The Local, a 22-year fixture, will relocate to the former Bootlegger location in East Village.