taste of college area
thank you!
We hope you enjoyed the Taste of College Area on Sunday, September 27, 2026! We look forward to introducing you to more College Area restaurants, pubs & coffee shops in 2027!
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the event! We hope you enjoyed visiting your neighborhood favorites and found new places to love and return to.
Thank you to all the participating restaurants for all the hard work & coordination that made the event a memorable experience for the "tasters".
Thank you to our sponsors for making the event possible through your support. We look forward to your continued support in the future.
EVENT & TICKET INFORMATION
2026 EVENT INFO
2026 RESTAURANT Info
2026 TICKET INFO
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Throughout the College Area & Rolando Neighborhood Commercial Corridor (El Cajon Boulevard between 55th Street & 73rd Street).
This self-guided tour of the College Area eateries features 20+ restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, and unique eateries in one of San Diego’s most diverse culinary neighborhoods. Enjoy savoring samples while touring the College Area Business District!
** 2026 EVENT PRESS **
THANK YOU - Olive Public Relations!
CBS 8 - Tokyo Sushi Loha & Woodstock's Pizza
2026 TICKET INFO
2026 RESTAURANT Info
2026 TICKET INFO
TICKETS – $40 per person (Incl. service fees) $45 Day-Of Event
GROUP TICKETS (Minimum 10 tickets)
Buy 10 or more tickets, and automatically get 10% off for your group, friends and family! Bring the gang and SAVE!
Keep your Email Receipt – You can pick up your physical ticket and map at the will-call booth after 10:30am on the day of the event, located at 6010 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego CA 92115, Ample Parking will be available .
***Bring your receipt and/or a photo ID to claim your ticket.***
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sharing tickets is NOT ALLOWED
2026 RESTAURANT Info
2026 RESTAURANT Info
2026 RESTAURANT Info
2026 Participating Restaurants
Visit back often as we may be adding more participating restaurants:
- Barlando
- Boxing Crab
- Charoen Krung Thai Cuisine
- Cheba Hut
- Dessert Castle
- Dirty Birds
- Himalayan Yak & Yeti
- Love Letters Pizza
- Majorette
- Penelope's Mexican Food
- Pokedon
- Sala Thai
- Scrimshaw Coffee
- Smashburger
- Tajima
- The Mesa Bar & Grill
- Tokyo Sushi Loha
- Woodstock’s Pizza
- Yogurtland
List updated frequently.
- Virtual Event Map - Let's Rallie App
The "Let's rallie" App!
About The Let's Rallie App!
We have partnered with the Let's Rallie App! Download the Let's Rallie App to enhance your Taste of College Area experience!
Use the interactive event map on your phone to easily navigate from one taste to the next.
- Map out your sampling route
- Identify the trolley stops
- Explore the restaurant locations
...all easily accessible from your phone!
Download the app & create your profile today to make the most of your Taste of College Area experience!
After the event, fill out the app-exclusive survey to be entered in to a giveaway for gift cards from the participating restaurants! (Must create profile to enter giveaway).
Available on App Store & Google Play
Sponsors
event transportation by old town trolleys
Experience new or existing neighborhood favorites by our complimentary trolley service provided by Old Town Trolley Tours, or if you choose, by foot, bike or car. In addition to this adventurous tasting tour, guests can experience the neighborhood’s many distinctive boutiques shops that make the College Area a great shopping and dining destination. Come see all that the College Area has to offer!
Memorable Moments FROM previous TASTE OF COLLEGE AREA events
