The Best Restaurant In California, According To Guy Fieri

By Logan DeLoye

November 28, 2023

Diner Sign in Red Neon, Roadside Restaurant, Retro 1950's
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The world was introduced to hit TV Series Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri, in 2007 and foodies have sought out Flavortown ever since! In the show, Fieri travels around North America to find the best (you guessed it) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives!

Fieri road-tripped across Canada, Mexico, and The U.S. for 46 seasons, interviewing restaurant owners and sampling delicious cuisine from a wide array of ethnicities. The show became so popular that Feiri opened a handful of Flavortown Kitchen hotspots across America to share his love for delicious, flavorful food with everyone!

According to Delish's list of the best Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in each state, Tahini, located in La Jolla and San Diego, takes first place. This restaurant ranks as the best restaurant in California to be featured on the show.

Here's what Delish has to say about the best restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in the Golden State:

"Tahini is the creation of two friends that wanted to bring Middle Eastern food to San Diego. They're known for their shawarma, which is marinated with over 10 ingredients, and their falafel, which is made with fava beans."

For a continued list of the best restaurants featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives across the country visit delish.com.

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