Javier P.

BEST Day Spa About Face - Skin & Body Wellness

I have been a regular customer for a number of years. It is a quant and intimate spa setting with a great selection of products. Bill the owner is great and always has a great attitude and takes the time to answer any questions you may have. Support local businesses!

BEST Hair Salon PROVA

A great quite location in the heart of Mission Valley. A salon with a nice selection of products. Tony Davila my stylist, always takes the time to tell me the latest in products and how I would like my hair cut. Great casual feel within a nice salon setting.

BEST Manicure and Pedicure ADAM'S HAIR DESIGN

This is a GREAT place. They offer an array of services from haircuts, massage, waxing, and of course nails. A friendly local place where you feel like part of the neighnorhood when you go in. GREAT prices too!

BEST Barbecue Phil's BBQ

The food is GREAT here. Nice selection of chicken, pork, beefs and side dishes. Try to go earlier in the day because lines can reach OUT and AROUND the corner during peak times. Best BBQ for sure!

BEST Breakfast Cafe on Park

This place is a hidden gem to the local Hillcrest, University Heights folks. The breads and jams are made fresh daily, food portions are a good serving and the wait it minimal. Go to the owner's next door business(Side Dishes) and find some really unique and fun stuff there. A REALLY good place to eat.

BEST Burger Burger Lounge

A great place to have a good quality burger. Locations are always nice and clean, good selection of food at a good price. Staff is well trained, friendly and on top of the service. Newest location in Hillcrest is convienent and easy to get to, no long lines here to wait for your food!

BEST Burrito La Posta de Acapulco's

This place is a GEM in the heart of Hillcrest. It may look like a "small hole in the wall". BUT the food is awesome. Try the chorizo burritos (good for a day after having too much fun) or the carne asada nachos( enough to share with 2 people). Out of town friends will LOVE you for taking them here!!

BEST Diner Corvette Diner

This is a FUN place to go to for a casual bite, take family and check out the old nostalgic items in this place. The wait staff sings, dances, and throws straws at you (all good fun!)

BEST Healthy Lunch Cafe 21

Good local place, nice staff, good selection of healthy choices. Easy parking.

BEST Hot Dog Lucha Libre

Fun casual place, great Mexican style bacon wrapped street dogs. Place is ALWAYS packed!

BEST Pizza DiMille's Italian Restaurant

DiMille's not only has great pizza but a great menu. From their homemade sauces, desserts, to beers on tap. A casual and fun place that I have taken many out of town friends and family to eat and they LOVE the place and food. The staff is always friendly and welcoming as well.

BEST Sandwich Shop Which Wich

I love how you can come in and choose a paperbag "menu" and select all the fixings for your sandwich, grab a bag of chips and a drink. By the time you go to pay, your sandwich is ready. No fuss no muss. AWESOME!

BEST Men's Clothing Banana Republic

Great selection of clothing for all occassions. From work, casual, holiday, etc. They have it ALL!

BEST Seafood Tin Fish

Great place to grab some battered shrimp and some beers before catching a Padre's game. You can sit outside and people watch for days, definetely a Gaslamp hot spot!

BEST Sushi Harney Sushi

Love the Old Town location! This place has a great feel with the live DJ, ambience and energy from the people. Oh, and the Sushi rocks!

BEST Boot Camp Hard Body Boot Camp

I have been to past bootcamps classes. But JJ's class is by far the BEST! He really does take the time to educate, motivate and make the classes fun. You meet some great people and the energy in class is AWESOME. JJ ROCKS!!

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar Eden

A breath of fresh air in the heart of Hillcrest. I love that they have a restaurant, casual bar and dance floor with great drinks (not OVERPRICED like a previous place) and a good mix of fun people. Keep your money local and in HILLCREST!

BEST Bakery Extraordinary Desserts

The location on 5th Avenue is the best! Great enticing selection as you wait in line to order. The pastries are works of art with the gold leafing and fresh flowers (take a picture!). A truly special experience when you go here..

BEST Cupcakes Babycakes

This place ROCKS!! Located in the heart of Hillcrest. They not only have cupcakes but a bar as well. The drinks are strong and tasty. Great place to meet out for a casual drink with friends or go out for a sweet treat with that special someone!

BEST Ice Cream Shop Gelato Vero

This family owned business is GREAT. The son's have taken it over since the death of the Dad-RIP. Great selection of homemade gelatos and pastries. Small seating area inside and out. Great people watching location.