It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Comic Con is just around the bend and I cannot wait. I’ve been going to Comic Con since 2005 and
have been a faithful attendee every year since then. Comic Con is full of fun, sweat, people, hard
work, body order, sun, more sweat and HUNGER!
After just a couple of hours going up and down the convention floor, you
can get you extremely hungry. So what is
a Comic Con attendee to do? EAT! But
what to eat!
Throughout the San
Diego Convention Center
there are food carts full of food that is overpriced and low on flavor. Instead of grabbing the $10 cardboard
mini-pizza from the cart outside of Hall H, I have some cheap and flavorful
options for fellow attendees. These are
quick, close, cheap and fantastic choices you can make while enjoying the
greatness that is Downtown San Diego.
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| Chef Vader also has his recommendations! I love this time of the year! |
These are in no particular order.
Sarku is a chain that you can find in malls across the
nation. This is a great stop if you need
something huge, cheap and quick. I
usually get the chicken teriyaki which gives you a HUGE helping of beef or
chicken, a helping of veggies and some fresh steamed rice. It all comes in a styrofoam container good
for travel if you are just taking a quick break between Comic Con panels. You can easily bring this in with you and
enjoy a yummy meal for just a bit over $6.
Not bad at all. And this Sarku,
always has a person handing out samples if you want to sample before
purchasing.
Phil’s BBQ is by far the BEST BBQ I have ever had at a restaurant.
This is in San Diego but a bit away from the convention
center but this would be a great wrap to your Comic Con experience or even a
great start before you head out to Preview night. They give you huge portions with low
prices. I suggest anything on the menu
but the BBQ Broham and El Toro sandwiches are
great choices on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Also their ribs are the best. This is a very famous restaurant in San Diego and has been featured
on numerous shows including The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives.
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| This is the Broham. Pulled Pork of the Gods! |
This was a find from 2012’s Comic Con! Not only is it a quick walk across the street
from the Convention Center but the combo meals that they offer don’t go over
$7. One of those combos features 2
burritos (chicken or beef) and beans and rice.
You can’t beat that. The food is
very tasty. It’s the best Mexican food
I’ve had in the Downtown area. They do
get very crowded during Comic Con time so it may be difficult to get a seat but
you can always get food to go and enjoy it at the Convention Center. I love their shredded beef and chicken tacos,
their burritos are a decent size (especially based on the price they charge)
and I just discovered their carnitas plate.
The best carnitas I’ve had, no fat and plenty to go around if you wanna
split with your buddy. I’ll be going
here twice this year, just like last year.
I LOVE LOLITAS!
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| CARNITAS!!! Also get some Carne Asada Fries while you are there! |
Another find from last year’s Comic Con! THE KEBAB SHOP! I’ve gone to The Kebab Shop throughout the
year since discovering it and every time I go in, I get the chicken shawarma
sandwich. IT IS HUGE! The chicken is well seasoned. The sandwich is loaded with lettuce,
tomatoes, onions and cucumbers and yummy tzatziki and hot sauce. My boyfriend has gotten the kebab plates and
loves those as well. They have
doner. I can’t say I’ve had it because
I’m stuck on the sandwich but one look at those pictures on their Yelp page,
you’ll be Map Questing your route ASAP.
The other reason why this place is great is the cheap prices and again
it’s a quick walk from the Convention Center!
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| This is the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich. The bun is toasty yet soft and is perfect. |
In the mood for a burger?! Stop and walk yourself to
Broadway and go to Hodad’s! Take a look at this:
There are so many more great choices down here in SD but
these are the one’s you have to check out and are nearby (exception
Phil’s). Now have a good Comic Con and
enjoy the delicious eats at Downtown San Diego.
