Don't get food inside the park. Outside the right field gate is Lolita's at the Park (corner of 10th and K). Lolita's is my favorite chain of taco shops in SD. Grab a California burrito to go and carry it in the park (carne asada fries too messy to carry in). No restrictions on bringing food into the park, but drinks are a no-no.
To eat:
- Best fish tacos are at south beach bar and grill in Ocean Beach. Also has an amazing octopus cocktail. Rubio's is a good bet for fish tacos as well. Rubio's used to be my favorite, but they changed the batter on the fish to make it crispier, but I think it just holds more grease.
- Lucha libre is very good, but very crowded since the appearance on Man vs. Food. A good substitute is downtown on 4th Ave near Horton Plaza called "Micho's". Amazing gourmet taco shop.
- Miguel's is my favorite "sit-down" mexican restaurant in the SD area. Great jalapeno cream sauce. Their shrimp enchiladas are amazing.
- Find an In-n-Out Burger and order a number one combo with the burger "Animal Style" = grilled onions and extra special sauce and the burger patties are fried on the grill with a little mustard.
To do:
- Rent a bicycle and ride "The Strand" from Coronado.
- Go out to Cabrillo Monument at the end of Point Loma, also find your way down to the tide pools in the state park at the end of Point Loma.
- Forget the zoo and drive out to the Safari Park near Poway. I always enjoy this more than the zoo and there is less of a crowd. Requires more walking than the zoo, though.
- The races will be going on at Del Mar during the time you will be here.
Sleeves or a hoodie are a very good idea for a night game any time of the year in SD. Unfortunately, I will be deploying before the Stros get to town this year, so I will just have to look forward to seeing them in Anaheim next season.
