The Best Restaurant in Old Town and Uptown, San Diego

Background Illustration for Restaurants

With some notable exceptions, historic Old Town celebrates Mexican dining. Nearby, Uptown’s diverse communities offers many bars, bistros, and gastropubs, along with ethnic restaurants ranging from Afghan and Indian to Russian and Vietnamese.

White Rice Bodega

$ | Normal Heights

With window service from its colorful, street-art-adorned kitchen and outdoor seat-yourself tables, this is an ideal spot for a quick bite, but that doesn't mean it's not substantial. The outdoor eatery serves savory and delicious abundant plates of traditional Filipino pork, sausage, and chicken dishes, along with signature snacks like lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) and their head-turning purple ube pandesal (bread rolls). Come hungry, and plan on taking some to go.

3586 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA, 92116, USA
619-289--9240
Known For
  • Fluffy, purple Ube pandesal (bread rolls)
  • Pork sisilog (fried egg and rice)
  • Crispy Filipino spring rolls

Something incorrect in this review?