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Mateo Alcaraz
Editor at Top of San Diego. Barrio Logan and National City roots; carries the Cal-Mex, fish-taco, and border-food heritage. He reads the review record, not the press release.
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Guides by Mateo Alcaraz
Tacos
Best Tacos in San Diego (2026)
11 rooms
Ceviche
Best Ceviche in San Diego (2026)
11 rooms
Enchiladas
Best Enchiladas in San Diego (2026)
11 rooms
Fish Tacos
Best Fish Tacos in San Diego (2026)
11 rooms
Nachos
Best Nachos in San Diego (2026)
11 rooms
Tamales
Best Tamales in San Diego (2026)
11 rooms
Restaurants
Best Restaurants in San Diego (2026)
12 rooms
Restaurants in Chula Vista
Best Restaurants in Chula Vista (2026)
12 rooms
Top reviews by Mateo Alcaraz
Flama Llama
Latin American · Convoy District · $$
8.2
Mariscos Mi Gusto Es
Mexican · East San Diego · $
8.0
Steamy Piggy Point Loma
Chinese · Central San Diego · $$
7.8
Haidilao Hotpot San Diego
Hot Pot · North San Diego · $$$
7.7
Eugenio Italian Ristorante
Italian · San Marcos · $$$
7.6
La Perla Cocina Mexicana 3
Mexican · Point Loma · $$
7.6
Craft and Taco Lounge
Tacos · Escondido · $$
7.5
House Of Cuban Flavor
Cuban · Chula Vista · $$
7.4
Et Voilà French Bistro
French · Mission Valley · $$$
7.4
The Waves Taco Club
Tacos · Gaslamp Quarter · $$
7.4
Hidden Fish
Sushi Bars · Convoy District · $$$$
7.3
Market Restaurant & Bar
New American · Del Mar · $$$$
7.1
Five rooms, every Friday.
The new opening, the sleeper the score just flagged, and the one room worth booking this week. Free.