So, we're finding the JJ enjoys his walks….and I mean "walks". He's quite the trooper. We just got back from Santa Barbara and he did the 5 mile round trip walk with no problem!
So, the Missus was trying to figure out where to take the "J-mon" and thought of High Dive. It had been a while since we visited and I noticed hat there are Wednesday specials as well. It was a nice mile walk; downhill one way, uphill on the return, and JJ did well.
We sat in the patio; it was such a nice day for February. And yes, there are Wednesday specials.
We were tempted by all the birria options; but in the end, that just seemed like a bit much. Instead, we went with a favorite of ours; the Chicken Chicharron ($12) and some Elote Asado ($8). All to be washed down with a Buenaveza Mexican Lager ($8) for me and the Missus had a Steigl Grapefruit Radler ($8).
The Missus had always enjoyed the Steigl Grapefruit Radler… so much that we visited the Stiegl-Keller Gastgarten in Salzburg, where their Headquarters and Brewery is located. She loves the refreshing flavor and the low (2%) ABV.
Soon enough the Chicken Chicharron arrived.
The salty-mildy spicy-tangy-sour Tajin does this dish well. The thinner slices are really crisp…like explodes when you take a bite crisp. Mildly "fowl-ly", this is by far our favorite item at High Dive. It goes so well with a nice Cerveza.
The Elote was warm, crunchy, but had a bit too much butter for our taste.
We used up all the lime to balance out the flavors. Not bad, but not sure we'll have this again.
Our Server was wonderful; the vibe is quite laid back, JJ got some water to relax and then barked at dogs walking by! I'm sure we'll be back…right JJ?
High Dive Bar and Grill
1801 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
Hope everyone is having a wonderful week and enjoying the warmer weather!
JJ is so dang cute. I used to frequent the High Dive in the olden days when the Chargers were still in town so I think this is a sign to go check it out again. The patio wasn’t that big the last time I swung by!
The chicken skin looks yummy. I need to drop by after work soon
2% ABV! I love Salzburg but I’m going to see if I can find some of those in Total or similar.
I frequented High Dive a lot when I used to drink a ton of craft beer. If I recall correctly they had one of the oldest Ballast Point accounts in town. When BP released their first whiskey High Dive were just one of the handful of places to get a bottle. I remember going down there to try a shot. Glad to see them still going strong.
nice happy hour!
They extended the patio out Derric, so it’s twice as big as it used to be. Hope you enjoy your visit!
The chicken chicharron is our favorite item at the High Dive ST!
Hope you find something you enjoy Dereck!
They seem to be doing quite well Junichi!
We enjoyed it Kat!