Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

1. Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar

8.7
410 10th Ave (at J St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · East Village · 102 tips and reviews

Kimberly L.Kimberly Ligocki: Thot the pizza was excellent. Great crust and flavorful red sauce and toppings. Have arti hearts and mushrooms

Iam S.Iam Sheppard: I can see why it's called basic. Red sauce is warmed tomato paste. Pizza was bland. Can't see why everyone raved over mashed potato pizza. Meatball pizza was ok. Overpriced.

Joshua L.Joshua Livecchi: This is some of the best pizza in San Diego. Stick with the basics. White 5 cheese or a pepperoni with red sauce. You can't go wrong!

Piacere Mio is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

2. Piacere Mio

9.0
1947 Fern St, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Park · 10 tips and reviews

Robin P.Robin PH: The best Italian food in San Diego in my opinion. Excellent pasta, red sauce, salads, bread, service, and atmosphere. I love this place...

SalSal: Hand made pasta! And tastes really well! Also hand made gluten free pasta!

DiahDiah: The best restaurant in South Park. Not to mention their best dessert.

Vallarta Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

3. Vallarta Express

8.3
4277 Genesee Ave (at Mt Edna Dr), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Clairemont Mesa East · 61 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Sailors: breakfast burrito is amazing. love their fresh tortillas and red sauce

SJ S.SJ Sou: Carne asana fries or California burritos- with extra red sauce!

Ryuzo K.Ryuzo Kitamura: The drive thru takes forever. Everytime I come here the service is slow

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

4. Trader Joe's

9.1
9850 Hibert St (at Mira Mesa Blvd), San Diego, CA
Grocery Store · Scripps Ranch · 28 tips and reviews

Brittany S.Brittany Shanahan: Thai red sauce, frozen brown rice and precooked chicken and chopped veggies makes the perfect dinner.. add cilantro for a kick!

Monika O.Monika Oess: This trader joes seems to always been stocked with what I need! I've been to other local ones and haven't been as lucky. Friendly staff!

Liz P.Liz Philips: If u have kids, keep them occupied by asking them to look for Vladimir, the stuffed pirate monkey thing they hide each day.

JV's Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

5. JV's Mexican Food

8.9
1112 Morena Blvd (at Buenos Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Morena · 63 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Big size burritos 2 people can share. I recommend the breakfast burrito and the almuerzo burrito for breakfast. I also recommend the chicken quesadilla and rolled tacos. The red sauce is the best!

TylerTyler: Yummy salsa bar and ginormous burritos! Taco Tuesday features street tacos.

Matt L.Matt Lackey: Breakfast Burrito Grande, no beans, is a delicious pick-me-up.

Sombrero Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

6. Sombrero Mexican Food

7.5
6178 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Grantville · 16 tips and reviews

Andrew U.Andrew Utley: Steak and egg burrito with red sauce...mmm...

Amanda R.Amanda Rudolph: Beef and cheese mm

Abdullah S.Abdullah Saud: Cali with sour cream and cheese my best

Ray's Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

7. Ray's Mexican Food

7.4
2885 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Park · 17 tips and reviews

Josh N.Josh Nolan: Chicken chimichanga all day, get plenty of red hot sauce

Kyle V.Kyle Vincent: Of favorite Mexican cuisine restaurants in town. Serving healthy authentic dishes with No Lard and No Msg here! Caters to vegetarians with diverse and tasty combinations! Sub for black beans is best!

Janine A.Janine Addison: The chiminichangas were amazing

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

8. North Italia

8.9
7055 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Roger W.Roger Wong: They have a tasty brunch menu. Try the Pollo Fritto, which is their take on a country fried steak (but with chicken).

Sean M.Sean Miller: Chicken Parmesan is amazing!

glykaglyka: The sangría is AWESOME💕

Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

9. Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant

8.3
6690 Mission Gorge Rd (at Zion Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Allied Gardens · 6 tips and reviews

George R.George Roland: Try the fried apple burrito for desert

Chuck B.Chuck Berry: Best taco I've ever had

SuzieSuzie: The Cadillac Margaritas are Awesome!!

Los Tito's Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

10. Los Tito's Mexican Food

8.4
2850 National Ave Ste 108, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Heights · 8 tips and reviews

Danielle M.Danielle Madigan: Adobada California Burrito is my favorite thing in the world.

Maynard O.Maynard Ogot: Staff is very friendly. The menu is organized and tells you what is in what. The food is fresh every single time. Definitely one of the best taco shops in San Diego.

Danny D.Danny Damian: Great service, great mexican, great portions and even better flavor!

Los Reyes Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

11. Los Reyes Mexican Food

7.2
2496 Broadway, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Golden Hill · 14 tips and reviews

Harry L.Harry Lam: Their red sauce is the best I've ever had in San Diego.

Ma B.Ma Belle: Best diablo shrimp & Carne asada burrito, period.

DesiraeDesirae: Take the Los Reyes vs Humbertos challenge. Who will reign victorious? Your belly!!!

Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

12. Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods

8.5
1036 7th Ave, San Diego, CA
Convenience Store · Central San Diego · 9 tips and reviews

Bobby M.Bobby Myers: Amazing craft beer selection with arguable the best prices in the city. Also a great bodega specializing in healthy food, wine, and spirits. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Jennifer J.Jennifer Juckett: Small store w Excellent wine, craft beer, healthy and gourmet snacks. Make it a pit stop on way home from office! No TJ/WF/grocery madness !

Jennifer V.Jennifer Van Grove: This downtown bodega has a surprising number of vegan treats!

Zia Gourmet Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

13. Zia Gourmet Pizza

8.5
3311 Adams Ave (at 33rd St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Normal Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Sherman M.Sherman Mullins: Cool vibe, dig the dim lighting and the music! Cool and relaxing!

Jonathan "Dante" L.Jonathan "Dante" Lee: Vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers in your group? Order a whole pie and do half and half - half veg, half meat!

Joe S.Joe S: Order a delicious vegan slice... or three

The Grande Colonial La Jolla is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

14. The Grande Colonial La Jolla

8.2
910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Hotel · 9 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Beautiful views and classic design of hotel

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: Historic beauty in the heart of La Jolla. Built in 1913 as the Colonial Apartment and Hotel, the Grande Colonial was a trailblazer in its day.

Pixy .Pixy 🧙🏼‍♀️: Very Bad and rude service don't waste your money here

Luce Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Diego.

15. Luce Bar & Kitchen

8.8
1959 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Bay Park · 23 tips and reviews

Melissa L.Melissa Losasso: Great food, perfect portions for sharing. Lemon cake is fantastic!

Les K.Les Kollegian: I double dog dare you to get the mussels and carnitas tacos and not say "holy sh*tballs!!!" Seriously awesome.

KyKy: Escargots on pizza??? Delicious!