BMIE Market 92105
San Diego County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 71,411 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,144 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 22,910 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,117 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 69,813 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 21,744 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $68,563 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,318 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.6 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,759 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±39 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $635,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±27,722 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 67 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92105 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 7.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +13.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +28.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +21.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +36.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 62 (range 53–71) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.4 per year, r² 0.10) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 73 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 77 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 72 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 92105. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.10, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. California and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,558, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 77.4 | 77 | 40% | +30.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 72.1 | 72 | 35% | +25.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 66.3 | 66 | 25% | +16.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 77 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 71,411 | 99 | 40% | +39.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 68,563 | 45 | 40% | +17.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 22,910 | 99 | 20% | +19.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 72 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 28.9 | 70 | 35% | +24.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 9.4 | 75 | 25% | +18.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 71,411 | 99 | 20% | +19.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 68,563 | 45 | 20% | +9.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 13.6 | 72 | 50% | +35.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 28.9 | 70 | 30% | +21.1 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 21.8 | 47 | 20% | +9.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (173)
By cuisine
Mexican 40 · Coffee 25 · Bakery 13 · Asian 12 · Latin American (other) 12 · Juice / smoothies 11 · African 10 · American 10 · Vietnamese 10 · Pizza 9 · Seafood 9 · Sandwiches 8 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 8 · Chinese 7 · Dessert 6 · Italian 6 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 5 · Chicken / wings 4 · Breakfast 3 · Burgers 3 · Filipino 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Thai 3 · BBQ 2 · Caribbean 1 · European 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Japanese 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Sushi 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 112 · Quick service 22 · Café 19 · Coffee shop 19 · Bar 14 · Bakery 13 · Juice, smoothie, tea 12 · Casual dining 7 · Dessert 7 · Food truck 6 · Specialty food shop 3 · Other 2 · Catering 1 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 4686 University Ave | open |
| Aalami Restaurant - Somali Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Steakhouse · Seafood | 4879 University Ave #C | open |
| Abule Afro Market and Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · African | 3727 University Ave | open |
| Aiberto's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3894 41st St | open |
| Ali's Chicken & Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 4350 University Ave | open |
| Annie Belle's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1746 Euclid Ave | open |
| Asada Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1737 Euclid Ave | open |
| Asmara Cafe/restaurant | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Coffee | 3817 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Asmara Eritrean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4155 University Ave | open |
| Au Gourmet | Bakery · Coffee shop | Bakery · Coffee | 4305 University Ave | open |
| Ba Le French Sandwich Shop | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Vietnamese | 4879 University Ave # A | open |
| Baba'z Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Sandwiches | 4672 University Ave Ste D | open |
| Baja Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4330 University Ave | open |
| Banh Cuon Phuong Nga | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4016 54th St | open |
| BH's Cheesecakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 4999 Sterling Ct | open |
| Black Cat Bar | Bar | 4246 University Ave | open | |
| Bonfilio's Ravioli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Filipino | 4064 48th St | open |
| Boon Town Coffee Shop | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4236 University Ave | open |
| Botellos Fruit Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4738 University Ave | open |
| BRANDinLIFE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 4301-4349 Wightman St | open |
| Bravo's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3815 Euclid Ave | open |
| Bubbly's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4672 University Ave | open |
| Burger King | Quick service | 4144 University Ave | open | |
| Burly and the Bean | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3014 Columbine St | open |
| Cafeina Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 4011 46th St | open |
| Cali Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 4119 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Captain Sam's Fish & Chicken Captain Sam's Fish and Chicken - All | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chicken / wings · American | 4111 Home Ave | open |
| Casa sonora | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5413 redwood St | open |
| Castañeda's Mexican Food Castañeda's Mexican Food , La Habra | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4029 43rd St Ste 800-a | open |
| Cenaduria Mi Ranchito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4869 University Ave | open |
| Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · African | 1960 54th St | open |
| Chiquitas Mexican Restaurant | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4110 Home Ave | open |
| Christian Gloria Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4012 43rd St | open | |
| Coconut & Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Thai · Coffee | 4990 University Ave | open |
| Coffee Time Daily | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4879 University Ave | open | |
| Cotijas Taco Shop | Bar | Mexican | 3695 Fairmount Ave | open |
| Cravin Crab Cakes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1755 Euclid Ave | open |
| Crystal Palace Banquet Hall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3993 54th St Ste A | open |
| Dalat Cafe Dalat Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Vietnamese | 4738 University Ave | open |
| Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Dark Horse Coffee Roasters | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 3840 Fairmount Ave | open |
| De corazon coffee bar | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4310 McClintock St | open |
| Diamond Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3993 54th St | open |
| Doh Doh Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 5591 University Ave | open |
| Donut Star Donut Star | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 4350 University Ave | open |
| Donuts Plus | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 4090 El Cajon Blvd H | open |
| El Amigo Mexican and Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood | 5221 University Ave | open |
| El Borrego Restaurant Caterer, Outdoor Venue , Outdoor Patio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4280 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| El Coqui Bar | Bar | 4286 University Ave | open | |
| El Nuevo Puerto Nuevo | Bar | Mexican · Seafood | 3780 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| El Papas Fritas Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5413 Redwood St | open |
| El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 3824 University Ave | open |
| El Sonorense | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 3082 Fairmount Ave | open | |
| Elote Locos | Food truck | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 4008 Van Dyke Ave | open |
| Faridas Somali Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 1754 Euclid Ave | open |
| FireBirds Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4155 University Ave | open |
| Fredcel Lumpias & Catering | Catering | Filipino · Asian | 3876 38th St | open |
| Frutilandia | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Coffee | 4328 University Ave | open |
| Gallegos Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4728 University Ave | open |
| George Lopez Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4134 Poplar St | open |
| George's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 4012 43rd St | open |
| Gomeznutricion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 4356 Poplar St | open |
| Healthylife Wellness | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 4335 Orange Ave | open |
| Hilda's Mexican Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Mexican | 3713 University Ave | open |
| Hit the spot Halal Fast Food | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher | 3890 50th St | open |
| Huy Ky Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 4568 University Ave | open |
| International Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4448 University Ave Ste A | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 4075 University Ave | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 1636 Euclid Ave | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3807 Fairmount Ave #300A | open |
| Julio's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4502 University Ave | open |
| K&K Vietfood | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 54th ST | open | |
| Key and Cleaver | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Burgers | 4727 University Ave | open |
| Khoa Nguyen Nguyen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4135 University Ave | open | |
| La Barbacoa Autentica De Borrego | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) · BBQ | 4340 Myrtle Ave | open |
| La Costa Tacos | Juice, smoothie, tea | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Juice / smoothies | 3845 University Ave | open |
| La Loma Bonita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4115 Home Ave | open |
| Lagos Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3727 University Ave | open | |
| Lee's Deli & Wholesale | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 4748 University Ave | open |
| Lee's Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4055 54th St | open |
| Leon Bakery | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea | Bakery · Juice / smoothies | 4366 Poplar St | open |
| Leona's Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 4748 University Ave Ste b | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4128 University Ave | open |
| Lotus Garden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Seafood · Asian | 4007 Euclid Ave | open |
| Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4155 University Ave | open |
| Ly Heng Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 4451 University Ave | open |
| M & N Lincoln Wings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4403 University Ave | open | |
| Mariscos Alex | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood | 4357 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Mariscos El Titanic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 3600 Fairmount Ave | open |
| Mariscos Mi Gusto Es Gusto! | Food truck | Mexican · Seafood | 4425 Home Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · Breakfast | 3879 Fairmount Avenue | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1515 Euclid Ave | open |
| Mi Amigo Mexican Food & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 4408 University Ave | open |
| Mimi's Tuk Tuk | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 5405 Redwood St | open |
| Mkmk, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3243 Fairmount Ave | open | |
| Momma's Jamaican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 4111 Home Ave Ste A | open |
| Mucha Fruta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 4804 University Ave | open |
| Nate's Garden Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 3120 Euclid Ave | open |
| Neal's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 4465 University Ave | open |
| New Fruteria Paraiso | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 4128 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| New Tan Dinh | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Vietnamese · Juice / smoothies | 4849 University Ave | open |
| North Star Wireless 1744 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1744 Euclid Ave | open | |
| Oneway Nutrition Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Juice / smoothies | 3872 43rd St | open |
| Panchita's Bakery Panchita's Bakery - Golden Hill | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Mexican | 4414 University Ave | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 4371 University Ave. Suite 100 | open |
| Pasteles Shantilly | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 5422 University Ave | open |
| Peppoli's Pizza & Philly Steaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4115 Home Ave #5203 | open |
| Perrony Italian & Mexican Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · African · European | 4869 University Ave | open |
| Pham & Vu Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4233 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Pho Huong | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4155 University Ave | open | |
| Pho Van Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4233 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Phuong Nga Banh Cuon | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 4141 University Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1740 Euclid Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4090 El Cajon Blvd Ste C Ste C | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1561 Euclid Ave | open |
| Puerto Nuevo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3780 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Que Chingon Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4126 University Ave | open |
| Quoc Huong Distr | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4121 Fairmount Ave Ste A-1609 | open | |
| Ray’s Cantina | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4110 Home Ave | open |
| Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4717 University Ave | open |
| Redmax Services | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4034 43rd St Ste D | open | |
| Rolberto's Taco Shop | Quick service | Mexican | 4090 El Cajon Blvd Apt G | open |
| Rosa's Ice Cream and Fruit Bar | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies · Dessert | 4531 University Ave | open |
| Royal Garden Banquet & Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4201 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Ruben Rodriguez Lara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4920 University Ave | open | |
| Ryan Bros City Heights | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4465 University Ave | open |
| Saigon Sandwiches & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Vietnamese · Sandwiches | 4133 University Ave | open |
| Saludybienestar | Café | Coffee | 3875 Marlborough Ave | open |
| San Diego Drinking Water | Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Juice / smoothies | 4448 University Ave | open |
| Sayulitas Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4126 University Ave | open |
| Shotcaller Soul Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1964 54th St | open |
| So Saap | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4134 University Ave | open |
| Somali Youth And Education Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4979 University Ave Ste D | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 4421 University Ave (Albertsons - City, Heights #6801) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | Shopping Center, 3895 Fairmount Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 4144 University Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1722 Euclid Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3807 Fairmount Ave Ste 400 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1722 Euclid Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 4151 El Cajon Blvd Ste D | open |
| Sushita | Food truck · Quick service | Japanese · Sushi | 4131 Home Ave | open |
| Taco Fiesta Taco Fiesta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4920 University Ave | open |
| Tacos Emma | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3261 Euclid Ave | open |
| Tamales Landa | Food truck | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3304 41st St | open |
| Tamales Oaxaquenos | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4129 University Ave | open |
| Taqueria Don Chamango | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3082 Fairmount Ave | open |
| Taquizas Maria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4013 Van Dyke Ave | open |
| Taste of African Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Filipino | 5241 University Ave | open |
| Taste of Haiti Food Court | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 4100 Fairmount Ave | open |
| Tasty Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4202 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Technotitlan | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 4282 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Thanh Son Tofu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 4616 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| The Birria Truck | Food truck | 4090 University Ave | open | |
| The Brulee Bar | Dessert | Dessert | Orange Ave | open |
| The Dojo Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4350 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| The Meltdown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4365 University Ave | open |
| The Neighborhood Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 5296 University Ave | open |
| The Tower Bar | Bar | 4757 University Ave | open | |
| TJ Birrieria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4141 University Ave | open |
| Tko Deli | Other | Sandwiches | 4204 University Ave | open |
| Tom's Chinese BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · BBQ | 4414 University Ave # A | open |
| Tortillas De Harina El Trigal | Bakery | Bakery | 3715 University Ave | open |
| Tortilleria Lilly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4271 University Ave | open |
| Trieu Chau Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 4653 University Ave | open |
| Tu Thanh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4804 University Ave | open |
| Tumbleweed Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3820 University Ave | open |
| UrbanLife Cafe | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · American | 4300 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| V's | Bakery | Bakery | 4531 University Ave | open |
| Vallarta Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4125 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| WaBa Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 4415 University Ave | open |
| Wingstop | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4403 University Ave., Unit 400 | open |
| YOHED COFFEE | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4160 University Ave | open |
| Jamaican Dutch Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4111 Home Ave | closed | |
| La Michoacana Plus | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4415 University Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 55 | 49 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 43 | 39 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 52 | 46 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 57 | 51 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 59 | 52 | 24 | 21 | 6 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 60 | 53 | 21 | 25 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 63 | 56 | 20 | 31 | 4 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 62 | 54 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 62 | 53 | 21 | 28 | 4 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 64 | 55 | 24 | 25 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 56 | 48 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 59 | 52 | 26 | 21 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 62 | 56 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 63 | 55 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 59 | 50 | 20 | 24 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 59 | 51 | 21 | 25 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 56 | 50 | 19 | 27 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 57 | 50 | 18 | 27 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 62 | 57 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 58 | 52 | 19 | 30 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 67 | 60 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 66 | 60 | 19 | 36 | 5 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 66 | 61 | 20 | 36 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 65 | 58 | 21 | 32 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 67 | 59 | 18 | 35 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 59 | 52 | 17 | 28 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 60 | 53 | 15 | 31 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 65 | 57 | 17 | 31 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 69 | 61 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 75 | 67 | 23 | 33 | 11 | 5 | NAICS2022 |