The Best Places for Avocado Dishes in San Diego
The avocado is the state fruit of California, as this state produces more avocados than any other in the nation. San Diego County grows 60% of those, and the Hass avocado was born in nearby La Habra Heights. The avocado’s creamy texture and healthy fat have made it a desirable fruit, whether in guacamole, smashed on toast, or all by itself. Here are six San Diego eateries where you can get your avocado fix.
Pokez
Restaurant, Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian
Casual, colorful Pokez serves Mexican fare with plenty of options for both carnivores and vegetarians. For max avocado, get the Green Tacos: avocado and cucumber, wrapped in lettuce. You can also get a guacamole taco.
Thai Village
Restaurant, Thai, Asian, Vegetarian
Customers to this Pacific Beach Thai restaurant have a large selection of dishes to choose from, but they often rave about the Avocado Curry, which consists of avocado, bell peppers, basil and eggplant in a green curry sauce. The creaminess of the avocado works well in this slightly sweet dish. Need protein? Add a little shrimp or chicken. You can top it off with some coconut ice cream.
Snoice
Ice Cream Parlour, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream, Dessert, Coffee, Asian
Isabel’s Cantina
Restaurant, Fusion, Mexican, Spanish
At Isabel’s Cantina, Chef Isabel Cruz blends Latin and Asian influences to create a strong menu of healthy, fresh choices. Diners will find avocado in dishes all over the menu. You can, of course, order guacamole, but you’ll also find it in ahi wontons and healthful brown rice bowls, or served with tacos and tamales. During breakfast and lunch, you can get the avocado scramble, with eggs and jack cheese, which you can fold into a soft flour tortilla.
Bread and Cie
Bakery, Cafe, Coffee, American
There’s no greater place to get avocado toast than at Bread and Cie, an artisan bakery specializing in different types of bread, pastries, focaccia and other freshly baked treats. Their avocado toast comes on Levain bread with poached eggs and olive oil—the perfect light breakfast or lunch.
Oscar’s Mexican Seafood
Restaurant, Mexican, Seafood
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