Best restaurants for 9 cuisines in San Luis Obispo

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December 22, 2023
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Best restaurants for 9 cuisines in San Luis Obispo

America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.

Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.

Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for nine cuisines in San Luis Obispo using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.

Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.

Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.

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American: Kitchen & Vine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3897 South Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Chinese: Mee Heng Low Noodle House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Palm St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Greek: Nick The Greek

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 733 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Greek, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

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Indian: Jewel of India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Italian: La Locanda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1137 Garden St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Japanese: Goshi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St Ste 155 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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Mexican: Corazon Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 847 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai: Thai Delight Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Vietnamese: At Bites

- Rating: 4.5/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 N Santa Rosa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.

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