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The bar at Surf Rider Pizza in La Mesa
Surf Rider Pizza is the new restaurant to open on La Mesa Blvd.
The Veggie Stromboli is stuffed with spinach, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts and cheese with tomato …
The Signature Surf Rider Pizza combines roast garlic, gorgonzola, tomatoes and basil.
The taco menu includes clockwise from top, the carne asada with New York steak, the …
Tahona's guacamole is served with pork rinds, tomatoes, onions, and deep-fried crickets.
Tahona Bar in Old Town is located next to the Old Town Cemetery, which can …
The entrance of Tahona Bar
Behold: The Pepito, the perfect chocolate delivery system!
The Pistachio Croissant is a wonderful blend of sweet and savory.
Patisserie Melanie is a boutique business near Park Blvd. The croissants are made in a …
Owner/baker Melanie Dunn learned how to make dough at the Cordon Bleu in Paris.
Chocolate croissant
Patisserie Melanie specializes in French pastries, specifically croissants. Chocolate, left, butter croissant, right..
The bar at Fourpenny House
Each empanada costs $3.50 but you can get three for $9.50.
Empanada Kitchen charges $3.50 for each empanada or you can get three for $9.50