13th Annual Taste of Mission Hills was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The 13th Annual Taste of Mission Hills was an unforgettable culinary celebration! Hosted by the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID), this signature fundraiser brought neighbors and visitors together to toast San Diego’s top dining district.
Food lovers gathered on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 to explore an impressive showcase of 28 local purveyors across a 5-mile stretch—spanning West Lewis Street, Fort Stockton Drive, Goldfinch Street, West Washington Street, Reynard Way, and India Street. Guests hopped on the free trolley to travel effortlessly between stops, sampling standout creations from neighborhood classics alongside two exciting new additions to the Mission Hills food scene.
Every stop offered something special as Restaurant Owners, Chefs, Cheese Mongers, Baristas, Bakers, and Gelato Makers offered hand-craft memorable bites for attendees. From international flavors to homegrown specialties, the night was a true celebration of culinary craft.
A giant thank-you to everyone who joined us, served, or supported this year’s gathering. Take a look at the photos to relive every amazing bite from an unforgettable evening!
Taste of Mission Hills 2025 – Participating Venues:
- Bar by Red Door
- Burger Deck
- Cake
- Cardellino
- Communion Mission Hills
- El Indio
- Falcon Liquor
- Farmer’s Bottega
- Fiori’s Pizza
- Fort Oak
- Gelato Vero Caffé
- Grab & Go Subs
- Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar
- Karina’s Ceviches & More
- Kettle & Stone
- La Puerta
- Lazy Acres Natural Market
- Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria
- Lewis + Fay
- Mission Hills Liquor & Deli
- Paradis
- Pizza e Birra
- Rubicon Deli
- Saffron Thai
- STARLITE
- Sushi Deli 1
- Venissimo Cheese
- What De Health Thai
Our Sponsors
The Mission Hills BID is grateful to our sponsors who made this event possible:
2025 Title Sponsor – US Bank, Mission Hills branch whose generous donation supports the growth of the event and helps keep ticket prices low.
2025 Taste Trolley Sponsors – John Ealy of Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar, Hailey and Merritte Powell of La Puerta Mission Hills, Jacquee Renna owner of Communion, and Keiko and Don Holmes owners of Sushi Deli 1 Mission Hills. The trolleys delivered ticket holders to within steps of each participating venue.
Additional support from the State of California and City of San Diego helped keep ticket prices affordable and sales robust, attracting even more first time attendees this year!
Please join us (again) next year!
Title Sponsor
Mission Hills is located 6 minutes north of downtown San Diego between Hillcrest and Old Town. Getting to the “13th Annual Taste of Mission Hills” is easy: Exit Sassafras or Washington Street from the I-5 freeway, and go east. Exit Washington from 163, and go west. Join us on Wednesday, October 8 and find out what all the talk is about!
Trolley Sponsors
Event photography: Shewanders