Taste of College Area Restaurant sign up now open!

When: Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Throughout the College Area & Rolando Neighborhood Commercial Corridor (El Cajon Boulevard between 54th Street & 73rd Street AND on SDSU Campus).

This self-guided tour of the College Area eateries features 20+ restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, wine bars, and unique eateries in one of San Diego’s most diverse culinary neighborhoods. Enjoy savoring samples while touring the College Area Business District!

Experience all that the College Area has to offer from this self-guided tour! You can traverse the span of restaurants by riding complementary Trolleys, riding your bike, walking or any combination.

Enjoy the diversity of cuisines and the various shops & boutiques along the El Cajon Boulevard commercial corridor and those near the San Diego State University campus.

We hope you enjoy the day, meet new people and simply have FUN during the Taste of College Area event!

Regular Tickets – $40 per person (Saturday, August 24 – September 28) $45 Day-Of Event

 REGULAR TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

VIP Tickets $50 per person 

(21+ Includes Discounted Drinks at select “oasis” bars & pubs AND an Exclusive Event shot glass while supplies last) $55 Day of Event.

VIP TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Group Tickets – $35 per person (Minimum 10 tickets) Save $5 per ticket when you buy in a group! Perfect for friends, family, coworkers & more to enjoy the Taste of College Area together.

GROUP TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Keep your Receipt – After purchasing tickets online, print out the receipt, or save it on your phone. Your ticket will NOT be emailed to you. You can pick up your physical ticket at the will-call booth on the day of the event, located at (Location TBD), parking is available on site. 

***Bring your receipt and/or a photo ID to claim your ticket.***

IMPORTANT NOTE: Sharing tickets is NOT ALLOWED

Participating Restaurants

Click HERE for 2024 EVENT MAP

(Highlighting last year's perticipating restaurants):

Ben & Esther’s Vegan Jewish Deli | Cheba Hut | Corbin’s Q*  | Dirty Birds* | Epic Wings (2 locations!) | Eureka!* | Handel’s Ice Cream | Himalayan Yak & Yeti | Jersey Mike’s | Kuro Sushi | Majorette* | Oggi’s Pizza | Penelope’s Mexican Food | Sala Thai | Scrimshaw Coffee | The Cravory | The Daily Grind Cafe | The Luau* |  Ultreya Coffee & Tea | Woodstock’s Pizza  
* VIP Oasis Locations

VIP TICKET HOLDERS – ENHANCED EXPERIENCE!

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate Taste of College Area experience! As a VIP, you’ll explore 5 special oasis locations, each offering something unique. Start your tasting adventure at (Locations TBD SOON) all ready to serve you at the start of the event. Then, keep the excitement going as (Locations TBD SOON) open at 2 PM!

AFTER PARTY – OPEN TO ALL! At 2 PM, the fun continues for everyone! Specific pub(s) will host the official after party(s). Stop by with your ticket and enjoy a special drink, unwind after the tour, and soak in the lively atmosphere as we celebrate a fantastic day of food and fun!