Place
1794 Newton Avenue, San Diego
But it’s not just National City’s anymore. Over the past three years, the small South Bay birria shop has multiplied, expanding to locations in Barrio Logan, Chula Vista, Palm City, Logan Heights, City Heights, and all the way out on the Las Vegas Strip.
It can be fun to imagine midwestern tourists who cruise the Strip trying to pronounce
birrieria. Such customers may not immediately recognize that TJ means Tijuana, nor that 664 refers to the Tijuana area code. But maybe, if they get as far as pronouncing it “beery area,” they’ll make the association with San Diego.
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Michelin-Honored Taqueria Expands Into Burritos
Chef Priscilla Curiel of San Ysidro s Tuetano Taqueria, which recently received Michelin commendation, has opened Mujer Divina in National City. The new 8
th Street eatery is open for takeout and specializes in Tijuana-style burritos as well as breakfast specials, baked goods, and coffee.