Barrio Logan

Barrio Logan is all about incredible art and tasty food. There is a huge emphasis on creativity here, so it’s a great fit for travelers who love to get inspired by cool galleries and live performers.

Live Dancers at Chicano Park Barrio Logan

Stroll Chicano Park

Underneath highway overpasses, you can take a walking tour of Chicano Park’s phenomenal street art. With over 70 historic murals painted on the walls and bridge pillars of the park, it has the largest collection of Mexican art in the world. This must-see park and National Historic Landmark is San Diego’s version of Miami’s famous Wynwood Walls. The Annual Chicano Park is a great shopping experience and it is featured in our Unique Things to Do in San Diego article.

Murals Are Everywere in Barrio Logan

Visit Art Galleries

There are many art galleries in Barrio Logan featuring contemporary artwork and pieces that are outside of the box. Take in a colorful art or photography exhibition in a restored bread factory or check out huge metal creations outdoors. Many famous and upcoming artists attend showings at this San Diego art hub.

Handmade Tortillas in Barrio Logan

Food is art, too. The many popular restaurants in Barrio Logan offer a unique mix of flavorful dishes and creative culinary style. Mexican cuisine dominates the food scene here, and it’s so good that any drive is worth it.

One fantastic Mexican staple in Barrio Logan is elote, tender ears of sweet corn grilled to perfection in the husk, then peeled and lathered with fresh lime, cool crema, crumbly cotija cheese and a generous amount of chili powder.

If you’re into seafood, you can’t leave San Diego without trying the ceviche tostadas in this neighborhood. Nothing compares to crispy tortillas paired with tangy and spicy ceviche made using fresh octopus, fish, shrimp and oysters.

It’s hard to provide a best-of guide to this irresistible must-visit spot for food lovers — there are simply too many little shops and local favorites to narrow them down. However, a few names always stick out just because they’ve been popular for so long:

Northgate Market

This isn’t technically a restaurant, but instead a popular grocery store offering authentic Mexican products. However, it still draws a lot of happy diners for brunch or lunch in search of twelve different types of fantastic ceviche. You can also bite into a slice of luxurious tres leches cake or flaky made-from-scratch pastries.

La Fachada

It may not be pretty, but that’s kind of the point. La Fachada is a worn-down neighborhood favorite that’s famous with locals and visitors alike for one thing: the best tacos in the city. As the sun goes down, sink your teeth into slow-cooked birria, sweet pork or smoky carne asada.

The Best Tacos in Town

Visit Las Cuatro Milpas for the best Mexican Taco shop in town. From tacos to tamales to tortas this taco shop is the best!

Las Cuatro Milpas

This is quite possibly San Diego’s oldest and most popular Mexican restaurant, at least judging by the long line that tends to form in front of it. This iconic eatery first opened in 1933, and it still serves up the same soulful food and handmade tortillas. Each taco and flauta is fried right in front of you while you wait, making your taste buds go crazy.

¡SALUD TACOS! Restaurant in Barrio Logan

Endless Taquerias, Food Trucks & More

With endless cafes, food trucks, stands, restaurants and craft breweries here, Barrio Logan has quickly become one of the city’s biggest foodie destinations. Some places focus on serving up the time-tested flavors of grandma’s secret recipes that make you say yum out loud. Other chefs infuse world cuisine with Latino flair, giving classic dishes some modern heat.