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San Diego · checked November 13, 2026
The best takeout and delivery in San Diego
Ten kinds of food and the best places in San Diego to order each one from tonight, at home or in your hotel room. Start with Tribute Pizza for pizza, Sushi Ota for sushi, Steamy Piggy for Chinese food. Every pick says what to get and how to order it.
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Tribute Pizza
Get: Pepperoni pie, a margherita, or whatever seasonal pie is on
Chewy, blistered crust that holds up for the drive home. It won both the critic's and readers' pick for pizza in 2026.
Good to know: Order through Toast on its own page to skip app fees.
- 2. Sonny's Pizza University Heights · A plain cheese or pepperoni New York-style pie
- 3. Buona Forchetta South Park · The Sergio pizza or a margherita
- 4. Pizzeria Luigi Golden Hill · A big New York-style cheese or pepperoni pie
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Sushi Ota
Get: Chef's nigiri assortment or a chirashi box
Sushi bar quality in a to-go box; the readers' pick for best sushi in 2026.
Good to know: Takeout is by phone, (858) 880-8778. Closed Mondays.
- 2. Azuki Sushi Lounge Bankers Hill · Specialty rolls and a nigiri set
- 3. Sushi Deli 3 Clairemont / Kearny Mesa · Rolls, bento boxes, ramen
- 4. Soichi Sushi University Heights · The takeout-only nigiri box or chirashi bowl
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Steamy Piggy
Get: Xiao long bao, pork and chive dumplings, chow mein
Soup dumplings and noodles are packed to go. It was the critic's pick for xiao long bao in 2025.
Good to know: Phone (858) 492-0401. Pickup waits can run long at peak hours.
- 2. Eastern Dynasty Convoy · Roast duck (half or whole), lobster noodles
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Bahn Thai
Get: Curries, pad see ew, drunken noodles
Curries and noodles reheat well. The readers' pick for Thai in 2026.
Good to know: Phone (619) 299-6363. A second shop is at 3766 Fifth Ave.
- 2. Sovereign Modern Thai East Village · Hat Yai fried chicken
- 3. Zab Linda Vista Linda Vista · Roast coconut pad thai, larb, boat noodles
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Himalayan Yak & Yeti
Get: Momos, curries, naan
Nepali and Indian food that travels well. The critic's pick for Indian in 2026.
Good to know: Phone (619) 303-3155.
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Ed Fernandez Restaurant Birrieria
Get: Birria tacos and consome, by the order or the pound
Birria is built for a lidded container: the meat stays tender and the consome travels in its own cup. It is a morning-to-early-afternoon spot, so plan the pickup around lunch.
Good to know: Open Wednesday to Sunday, roughly 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone orders: (619) 628-8235.
- 2. The Taco Stand (Convoy) Kearny Mesa · Carne asada and al pastor tacos, a California burrito, chips and salsa
- 3. Mike's Red Tacos (Point Loma) Point Loma · Birria tacos, the cali birria burrito, loaded nachos
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Catania
Get: Duck orecchiette, crispy octopus, mushroom pizza
Wood-fired Italian with a dedicated takeout menu. The pasta and pizza travel well if you pick up and eat right away.
Good to know: Order direct through the restaurant's online ordering page. Hours shift by day, so check before you go.
- 2. Ciccia Osteria Barrio Logan · Fresh pasta, pizza, a Sicilian-leaning starter or two
- 3. Cori Pastificio Trattoria North Park · Boar ragu pappardelle, seafood carbonara, fresh pasta and sauce to cook at home
BurgersAll 3 →
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Wavy Burgers (inside Friends of Friends)
Get: The OG smash burger with tots
Thin smash patties and a soft bun stay together in a bag. Wavy has been San Diego Magazine's pick for best burger.
Good to know: It shares a small cafe space with limited street parking, so order ahead for pickup. Check days and hours on the ordering page.
- 2. Hayes Burger Barrio Logan · The cheeseburger and fries
- 3. Hodad's (Ocean Beach) Ocean Beach · Double cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, onion rings
Wings and fried chickenAll 2 →
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OB Noodle House
Get: Spicy garlic wings
Fried and sauced wings that stay crisp-edged in a vented box, and the garlic sauce is the draw.
Good to know: Order by phone: (619) 450-6868. Third-party delivery was not confirmed.
- 2. Dirty Birds (College Area) College Area · Wings in the lemon-pepper rub or a sauce from the long list
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Yalla Habibi
Get: Shawarma plate, falafel, hummus, grape leaves
Rice plates, hummus and falafel hold up in containers. It rates 4.5 on DoorDash from over 1,000 ratings.
Good to know: Some reviewers found portions small, so order a side of hummus and bread.
- 2. Tahini Authentic Middle Eastern Street Food Clairemont Mesa · Falafel, chicken shawarma, labneh
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