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This Week In Food: An Al Pastor Master Comes to Union Square

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This Week In Food: An Al Pastor Master Comes to Union Square

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Al Pastor Papi debuts in Union Square, WesBurger & More says farewell, and San Francisco gets snubbed entirely at the James Beard Awards again, all in This Week In Food.Al Pastor Papi, the popular food truck purveyor of al pastor tacos and burritos, is now open in its first-ever brick-and-mortar storefront in Union Square — at 232 O'Farrell Street. As Tablehopper tells us, chef-owner Miguel Escobedo's Mexico City-influenced menu includes standar…See the Story

Five Things I Tried at the Grand Opening of Tacos El Franc's First U.S. Location

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Five Things I Tried at the Grand Opening of Tacos El Franc's First U.S. Location

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When Roberto Kelly was 15, he first tried Tacos El Franc in Tijuana after a night out with friends. He said he fell in love with the flavors and went every week because he was a fan of the food. Nearly 20 years later, Kelly is a co-owner and is leading the restaurant's expansion with the opening of its first U.S. location at Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City on Wednesday. Tacos El Franc began as a street cart run by owner Javier Valadez in…Read Article

Popular Tijuana Taqueria Opens Location in San Diego County

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(FOX 5/KUSI) — Tacos el Franc, one of Tijuana's most renowned taquerias, opened its first location in the United States this Wednesday in a shopping plaza in National City.••• Lee este artículo en español The new location is located in Westfield Plaza Bonita, right at the plaza's east entrance. Two Baja California restaurants receive Michelin stars The taco chain is known for its Tijuana-style meats, and its menu includes asada, adobada, c…National City · National City See the Story

History of National City’s Elizur Steele House.

A few weeks ago, during another walk through National City’s historic Heritage Square, I noticed a plaque in front of the Elizur Steele House. Years ago I blogged about the house, which according to information I’d found was then commonly called the Steele-Blossom House. My blog post concerning the handsome old Victorian house and other nearby structures can be found by clicking here. I don’t know when this plaque appeared, but it contains addit…History · National City Read Article

Ring of Fire on a corner in National City!

This amazing bronze sculpture can be found in front of the National City Fire Department Headquarters Station 34, at the corner of D Avenue and 16th Street. It was commissioned in 2007 and created by local artist Richard Becker. It’s called Ring of Fire. Fire stations around San Diego County often feature great public art. This might be one of my favorites! I love the dog to one side! Here’s a Facebook page that shows photographs of the sculptur…National City · National City Read Article

Shopping center new home for Tacos El Franc USA

Tacos El Franc, a taqueria widely known in Tijuana for its bold flavors and culinary tradition, is set to open its first U.S. location this month of May at Westfield Plaza Bonita. Founded in 1974 by Javier Valadez as a street cart, the business evolved into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 1996. Since then, it now draws thousands of guests weekly and has grown into a local landmark, earning recognition from the Michelin Guide and appearing in th…National City · National City Read Article

Development deal sparks lawsuit and council turmoil in National City

A controversial development project proposed for southeast National City never broke ground but left a lasting mark on the city, sparking a public records lawsuit and accusations of financial favors among city leaders. The project, proposed in April 2024, planned to occupy five vacant lots on the corner of Sweetwater Road and Orange Street, and include a 12-pump gas station, car wash, 24-hour convenience store, drive-through restaurant and five…National City · National City Read Article

Tijuana’s Tacos El Franc to make U.S. debut at Westfield Plaza Bonita

Tacos El Franc, one of Tijuana’s most iconic and acclaimed taquerias, is opening its first U.S. location at Westfield Plaza Bonita in May, marking a monumental milestone for the Baja-born brand as it brings its signature flavor and tradition north of the border. Originally founded as a street cart by Javier Valadez in 1974, Tacos El Franc opened its location in Tijuana in 1996. Since then, Tacos El Franc has become a cultural landmark, earning a…National City · National City See the Story

Austal Anticipates USS Pierre’s Arrival - San Diego Business Journal

NATIONAL CITY – The U.S. Navy awarded Austal USA a $10.7 million deal to provide advance planning, material procurement and accomplishment of work for availabilities in support of the future USS Pierre, a Littoral Combat Ship or LCS. Work will be performed in National City and is expected to be completed by December 2026. The […]National City · National City Read Article

Developer proposing zero-emission, truck-charging hub in National City to host community meeting

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A developer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure who is proposing a zero-emissions truck stop in west National City hopes to address public concerns about safety, particularly the risk of fires, at an upcoming meeting. Skychargers, LLC (Skycharger) has scheduled a community meeting on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the National City Aquatic Center in Pepper Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive project updates and a safety br…National City · National City Read Article

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