taste of college area
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 11AM to 3PM
Our favorite culinary event of the year, Taste of College Area, will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11AM to 3PM. Join us to sample some of the best bites and sips from College Area's diverse eateries. The afternoon will showcase a world of different restaurants, each just as delicious as the last.
Experience all that the College Area has to offer from this self-guided tour! You can traverse the span of restaurants by riding complementary Old Town Trolleys, riding your bike, walking or any combination. Make the most of your Taste of College Area experience by downloading the Let's Rallie App (see details below)!
Tickets are on sale NOW! To get your Taste of College Area tickets click the "Buy Your Tickets" button below.
On the event day, check-in at the Ticket Will-Call located at 6010 El Cajon Boulevard to receive your Taste of College Area ticket and other helpful information. From there you can make your way to each restaurant stop by hopping on one of the available the Old Town Trolleys! The trolleys will take you to a destination stop where you can walk to a variety of participating restaurants.
EVENT & TICKET INFORMATION
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When: 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!
*** 2025 EVENT PRESS ***
THANK YOU - Olive Public Relations!
KUSI - CORBIN'S BAR & SALA THAI
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(Thursday, September 25, 2025)
(Friday, September 26, 2025)
TICKET INFO
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EARLY BIRD TICKETS -$35 per person (NOW through 7/31/26)
Buy your tickets early and SAVE!
REGULAR TICKETS – $40 per person (Incl. service fees) $45 Day-Of Event
GROUP TICKETS (Minimum 10 tickets)
Buy 10 or more tickets, and automatically get 15% off (NOW through 7/31/26)
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
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Participating Restaurants
Visit back often as we may be adding more participating restaurants:
- Barlando
- Charoen Krung Thai Cuisine
- Cheba Hut
- Himalayan Yak & Yeti
- Love Letters Pizza
- Majorette
- Penelope's Mexican Food
- Pokedon
- Sala Thai
- Scrimshaw Coffee
- The Mesa Bar & Grill
- Tokyo Sushi Loha
- Woodstock’s Pizza
- Yogurtland
List updated frequently.
Eligible Restaurants SIGN UP HERE!
Links to final map will be available prior to the event.
- VIEW / PRINT EVENT MAP
- 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
