Top 3 Smoothies in San Diego

Fresh fruit, refreshing, and delicious -- who doesn't love a smoothie? San Diego has plenty to choose from. Which smoothies made it onto my list of best smoothie places in San Diego? Read my list after the jump.

Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, San Diego

Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego 

Only minutes from downtown San Diego is the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma. Incredible views of the San Diego Bay and Pacific ocean, hiking trails, and a historic lighthouse make for a great visit. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Dragonfruit Smoothie at Chronic Smoothie Blazin Grill in San Diego's Pacific Beach

Dragonfruit Dream smoothie at Chronic Smoothie in Pacific Beach

In San Diego's Pacific Beach and in need of a smoothie to cool you off? Check out Chronic Smoothies Blazin Grill in San Diego's Pacific Beach as seen on Urbanspoon's list of best San Diego smoothies. My full review is after the break.

Never Too Many Smoothies: Teresita's Fruiteria in San Diego's Otay Mesa West

Part of the wall menu at Teresita's Fruiteria in San Diego

San Diego gets warm even in January, and after a walk along the beach in Coronado we were in need of something cool and fresh. It didn't matter we had already enjoyed a smoothie earlier in the day at Papayas :) Read my full review with pictures of Teresita's Fruiteria after the jump.

Mango Smoothie at Papayas Juice Bar and Fruteria in San Diego

Papayas Juice Bar and Fruteria in Bonita, CA (San Diego)

San Diego is full of fruiterias (or sometimes fruterias without the "i"), so whenever you're thirsty you can find one nearby. After our awesome 99 cent fish taco at TJ Oyster Bar, we went next door to Papaya's Juice Bar and Fruteria. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

California Burrito at Juanita's Taco Shop in Encinitas, CA (near San Diego)

Juanita's Taco Shop in Encinitas, CA (near San Diego)

I finally got to try a California burrito. Does replacing the rice and beans with french fries make a difference? Yes, it does! Read my full review with pictures after the break.

The Original Taquito at El Indio Mexican Restaurant in San Diego

El Indio as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The crispy, meaty hand-food that is the taquito had to come from somewhere, and El Indio in San Diego says they made the first one. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Ramona Cafe as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri on Food Network

Ramona Cafe in Ramona, CA near San Diego

Not too far outside of San Diego is the old town of Ramona. Once full dairies and even a boxing training camp, now its known more for its thoroughbred horses. On its old-fashioned, rustic main street is Ramona Cafe. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Breakfast Torta at Oscar's Mexican Seafood in San Diego's Pacific Beach

Oscar's Mexican Seafood in San Diego's Pacific Beach

Seafood at 8:00 in the morning? Why not? Read my full review with pictures of Oscar's Mexican Seafood in San Diego's Pacific Beach after the jump.

Bacon Burgers by the Sea at Hodad's in San Diego's Ocean Beach as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

Hodad's in San Diego's Ocean Beach

A sunny day at the beach with a bacon burger and a shake! And it's only January. The new year is getting off to a great start! Read my full review with photos of Hodad's in San Diego's Ocean Beach after the jump.

99 Cent Fish Tacos at TJ Oyster Bar in San Diego

Smoked tuna and fish tacos at TJ Oyster Bar in San Diego, CA

Awesome cooked-to-order fish tacos for only 99 cents??? How is that possible? And WHERE is that possible? Read my review with pictures of TJ Oyster Bar in San Diego after the jump!

Smoothies and Sandwiches at Señor Mango's Fruiteria in San Diego

Señor Mango's in San Diego

Señor Mango's is a small fruiteria (or fruteria, which is a Mexican fresh fruit stand or shop) in San Diego voted best smoothie in 2014. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Italian sub sandwiches at Mona Lisa Italian Foods in San Diego's Little Italy

Mona Lisa Italian Foods in San Diego's Little Italy

Today, we picked up a couple of Italian sub sandwiches at Mona Lisa Italian Foods in San Diego's Little Italy. Read my full review with pictures after the break.