Mexican
A City Heights fruit stand Roger hits for the triple melon smoothie on any warm San Diego day, plus decent ceviche tostadas if you're hungry.
Start with triple melon smoothie (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew) or ceviche tostadas, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
From Roger’s Foursquare
On Roger’s lists: Guide to San Diego's best spots, SD's Vegan/Vegetarian Joints!.
Source-backed notes
Checked in 7 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently May 13, 2014. See the check-in log
“you'll see a line of people waiting to get those smoothies!”
Recommends the triple melon smoothie (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew) in the largest size to share, plus ceviche tostadas if hungry. Notes garage parking is accessible via 43rd or Fairmount.
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