Celebrate the Flavors of City Heights!

Join us for Taste of City Heights, an afternoon showcasing the rich cultures, local restaurants, and vibrant small businesses that make City Heights one of San Diego's most diverse communities. Sample bites from 20+ local restaurants featuring cuisines from around the world while enjoying live entertainment, community, and culture.

Hosted by City Heights CDC, Taste of City Heights brings neighbors, local businesses, and supporters together to celebrate the community while raising funds to support affordable housing, food access, economic opportunity, and neighborhood revitalization programs that strengthen City Heights year-round.

Come hungry, discover your next favorite local restaurant, and experience the flavors that make City Heights unlike anywhere else in San Diego.

Your ticket includes access to dozens of locally owned restaurants and businesses located throughout the heart of City Heights. Explore a walkable tasting route of approximately 1.5 miles along University Avenue and surrounding streets while sampling dishes from some of the neighborhood's most beloved eateries.

• 777 Noodle House
• Ali's Chicken & Waffles
• Babaz Grill Pizza & Subs
• Botellos Fruit Bar
• Cafeina Café
• Canada Steak Burger
• Donut Star
• El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante
• Filiberto's Mexican Food
• Fruteria Disfrutalas
• Gallego's Mexican Restaurant
• George's Café
• Great Wall Express
• Hilda's Mexican Bakery
• Huy Ky Bakery
• Key and Cleaver
• La Dama y Sus Takonez
• Las Morelias
• Leona's Cucina Italiana
• Lotus Garden Restaurant
• Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
• Ly Heng Restaurant
• Mi Amigo Mexican Food & Sea
• Panchita's Bakery
• Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant
• Rosa's Ice Cream & Fruit Bar
• Ryan Bros Coffee City Heights
• Sabores Colombianos
• Saigon Sandwiches
• So Saap
• Su Pan Bakery
• Super Cocina
• Tamales Oaxaquenos (cart)
• Tom's Chinese BBQ
• University Coffee
• Ximalli Restaurant
• Yohed Coffee

Participating businesses are subject to change. The final lineup may be updated or modified prior to or during the event.

Your General Admission ticket gives you access to Taste of City Heights, where you'll enjoy samples from 20+ local restaurants representing the diverse cultures and cuisines that make City Heights unique. Explore local businesses, enjoy live entertainment, and experience an afternoon celebrating one of San Diego's most vibrant communities. Every ticket supports City Heights CDC's work to strengthen neighborhoods through affordable housing, food access, economic opportunity, and community development.

Upgrade your experience with VIP Early Access, beginning at 1:00 PM. Enjoy 5 elevated chef-curated tastings, 2 complimentary drink tickets, and a commemorative Taste of City Heights tote bag. VIP guests will also enjoy a special experience featuring Emmy Award-winning producer, host, and entrepreneur Cassandra Schaeg, founder of SIP Wine & Beer and co-founder of Fresh Glass Productions, known for elevating diverse voices in food and beverage.

VIP admission also includes full access to 20+ participating restaurants and cultural experiences throughout the afternoon.

Follow City Heights CDC on social media for restaurant announcements, featured vendors, event updates, and more leading up to Taste of City Heights.

Facebook: City Heights Community Development Corporation
Instagram: @CityHeightsCDC
LinkedIn: City Heights Community Development Corporation

Showcase your business while supporting one of City Heights' signature community events. Sponsorship opportunities include brand visibility, VIP access, on-site recognition, and meaningful engagement with hundreds of attendees.

View our Taste of City Heights Sponsorship Packet to learn more about available sponsorship levels and benefits, or contact us to discuss a custom partnership. Find it here https://canva.link/cadcmzbc82217f9

Thank you to our VIP Bar sponsor!

Thank you to our Restaurant Sponsor!

Thank you to our Corridor Champion!