Fat in San Diego

The Pacific Ocean

Don't worry; I didn't go on a diet. Rather, I've been absent from posting the last week because I'm on vacation. 

Here's some of the stuff I've been getting fat on:

El Indio Mexican Restaurant, Mission Hills

"Mordititas"

A crazy concoction of a couple of beef taquitos cut up and smothered in nacho cheese and jalapeños. This is basically nachos with tacos instead of chips, people. The "mord" in the title becomes more understandable once this is in front of you. Still pretty damn tasty though, and you won't find this dish anywhere else, period.  www.el-indio.com

Mona Lisa Italian Foods, Little Italy

Capicola Sandwich on Torpedo Roll with Everything--Perfect with a Peroni

Informed by an insider that this place has the best sandwiches in San Diego, and we have no reason to believe otherwise. Truly foodgasmic. Huge and under $7, a Mona Lisa's sandwich will make Subway and everything else taste like barf. www.monalisalittleitaly.com

Order Your Sandwich on the Deli Side and then Enjoy Outdoors

Bahia Don Bravo Mexican Restaurant, La Jolla

Fish Tacos 

Ok, Omaha, the only bad thing about these is that once you've had fish tacos a couple of blocks from the ocean, you can't go back to frozen. This is one long strip of fresh crispy fish, not the minced white stuff found farther inland. This is a warm tortilla that was born earlier that day--not in a factory six months ago. Plus, salsa bars are fun! ("Should I get hot-hot? Or just kinda hot?") Get your happy hour on after some beach time, when tacos are 99¢ each. Unbeatable. http://bahiadonbravo.net/

Pacifico on Tap

Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria, Mission Hills

Thin or Deep Dish?

Loaded Fries with Bacon, Scallions, Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream

You may or may not know that I am constantly dreaming about that floppy, greasy New York slice. For your information, the thin-crust pepperoni from Lefty's is on the right track. The deep dish is legendary, if that's your thing. If you're very drunk or have at least four hungry friends with you, try the Loaded Fries, which you will find to be very intense in all of their thickly sliced bacon-ous glory. We caught a glimpse of the Chicago Dog at a nearby table and had total plate envy. www.leftyspizza.com

And that's all for now. There's more on the menu for tomorrow, though.