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04/14/2026
Iniya Tamizh Puthandu Vazhthukal! 🌾✨
Celebrate the beginning of Chithirai with an authentic feast that tastes just like home. Join us at Madras Cafe San Diego for a traditional New Year special featuring all your festive favorites.
From the crunch of the vadai to the sweetness of the payasam, let’s welcome the year with joy and great food! 🍛
📍 Visit us in San Diego
✨ Authentic. Traditional. Delicious.
04/05/2026
Wishing our wonderful San Diego community a day filled with peace, renewal, and joy. May your spring be as bright as a Mango Lassi and your celebrations be full of sweetness! Sending love and light to all our patrons and friends this Easter Sunday. ✨🐰
03/21/2026
Welcome to the weekend, San Diego! ☀️
Whether you’re craving the comfort of a warm, crispy gluten-free dosa or need your fix of authentic filter coffee to kickstart your Saturday, our doors at Madras Cafe are wide open! Gather your friends and family, and come enjoy the best South Indian flavors in town. Let’s make this weekend a delicious one!
We can’t wait to serve you! 🍛✨
03/20/2026
🌙 Eid Mubarak from our family to yours! 🕌
Nothing brings people together like the flavors of home. Whether you’re craving our signature Hyderabadi Biryani or a crispy Masala Dosa, celebrate the joy of Eid with a feast at Madras Cafe.
📍 Visit us for a taste of tradition.
✨ Open all day for celebrations!
03/20/2026
Wishing you a year filled with the six tastes of life—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, tangy, and spicy. 🌿 Happy Ugadi from our family at Madras Cafe to yours! Come celebrate the New Year with an authentic feast. 🍲
03/08/2026
Your weekend comfort food is calling! 🌙✨
This weekend only, we’re bringing the rich, slow-cooked goodness of our Goat Paya & Parotta Combo to the table. Flaky, layered perfection meets deep, hearty spices. 🐐🥘
Plus, warming up your evenings with our traditional Iftar Special Nombu Kanji—nourishing, wholesome, and exactly what you need to break your fast. 🥣✨
Available all weekend! Tag who you’re bringing with you below. 👇
📍 10066 Pacific Heights Blvd #106, San Diego
⏰ Open all weekend!
03/06/2026
Get ready for a flavor explosion! 💥 This Friday, turn your night into an authentic Indian street food festival right here in San Diego!
Watch the magic happen as our chefs prepare fresh, mouth-watering Live Chaat right before your eyes. It’s interactive, it’s vibrant, and it’s the true 'Street Style' taste you crave. 😋
We're serving up all your favorites:
✨ Pani Puri (with those perfect green and brown pani options!)
✨ Bhel Puri (crispy and tangy!)
✨ Masala Puri (spicy and warm!)
✨ Dahi Puri (cool and creamy!)
✨ Papdi Chaat (textured and perfect!)
And the best part? These incredible options are all just $5.99 per plate! 💸 That’s what we call unbeatable prices for an unforgettable taste.
Grab your friends and make it a chaat night to remember! 🧡 Limited tables available, so call or click the link in our bio to book your Friday night feast (5 PM - 8 PM).
📲 858-246-7601
📍 1066 Pacific Heights Blvd #106, San Diego
💻 Book now: www.madrascafesd.com
02/28/2026
Hear that sizzle? 🔊🍳 The ultimate street food experience has hit San Diego!
This weekend, we're bringing the authentic, fast-paced streets of Tamil Nadu straight to Madras Cafe with our signature Kothu Parotta! Flaky, shredded parottas chopped up on a hot tawa with rich spices, fresh curry leaves, and your favorite add-ins.
Grab your weekend fix:
🍗 Chicken Kothu Parotta
🥚 Egg Kothu Parotta
🌱 Veg Kothu Parotta
Come hungry, leave happy. Tag your weekend foodie crew below! 👇
📍 Madras Cafe | 10066 Pacific Heights Blvd #106, San Diego, CA 92121
Order Now:- Madrascafesd.com
02/27/2026
Spice up your day with a flavor explosion! 💥🌶️
Bringing the bustling streets of India straight to San Diego! Come experience the magic at our LIVE Chaat Station right here at Madras Cafe. Watch as we whip up your favorite sweet, spicy, and tangy street-style bites fresh to order.
From crispy Pani Puri that pops in your mouth to mouth-watering Samosa Chaat topped with cooling yogurt and fresh cilantro—we’ve got your cravings covered. 🤤🍋
✨ Fresh ingredients
✨ Made right in front of you
✨ Unbeatable authentic taste
Grab your chaat squad and meet us at the station! Tag your biggest foodie friend in the comments below who owes you a plate of Pani Puri! 👇
📍 Madras Cafe, San Diego
⏰ Every Friday !! 5PM - 8PM
02/22/2026
Craving that perfect, golden crunch? 🤤✨
We’re serving up authentic South Indian heat right here in San Diego! From our piping hot sambar to our perfectly crispy ghee roast dosas, every bite at Madras Cafe is a flavor explosion.
Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re pulling up for lunch!
📍 Find your table:
Madras Cafe
10066 Pacific Heights Blvd, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92121
📞 Order ahead: 858-246-7601
02/14/2026
Spice up your Valentine’s Day at Madras Cafe! 🌹🌶️
Skip the cliché and treat your special someone to the most authentic Indian flavors in San Diego. Whether it's your first date or your 50th, nothing says "I love you" like a meal made with heart. ❤️
✨ Dine-in with us for an unforgettable evening.
📍 Madras Cafe, San Diego
02/13/2026
Live Chaat!! Every Friday 5-8pm!! 🔥🔥
02/05/2026
🏈 SUPER BOWL SPECIALS – BY PRE-ORDER ONLY! 🏈
Madras Cafe – Indian Restaurant & Catering | San Diego
🔥 Big flavors for the Big Game!
Feed your crew with our Super Bowl party trays — perfect for game day gatherings.
🍽️ SUPER BOWL MENU:
• Veg/Chicken Samosa
• Chicken 65
• Tandoori Chicken
• Vegetable Pakoda
• Biryani Special Trays
📦 TRAY SIZES:
• Small – serves ~10 people
• Medium – serves ~20 people
• Large – serves ~30 people
💰 Price ranges listed in ad
⏰ PRE-ORDER DEADLINE:
Saturday by 1:00 PM
📦 Pickup: Sunday (Super Bowl Day)
⚠️ BY PRE-ORDER ONLY – LIMITED QUANTITIES
📍 Address:
10066 Pacific Heights Blvd #106, San Diego, CA 92121
📞 Call / Text to Pre-Order: 619-405-6194
01/31/2026
🔥🔥 THIS WEEKEND ONLY at Madras Cafe – San Diego! 🔥🔥
🚨 AUTHENTIC KIZHI PAROTTA IS HERE! 🚨
Hot. Spicy. Messy. LEGENDARY. 🤤🔥
Slow-cooked masala 🔥
Flaky parotta 🫓
SEALED & STEAMED IN BANANA LEAF 🌿
Just like the streets of Madras 🇮🇳
💥 Choose your vibe:
🥬 Veg Kizhi Parotta
🍗 Chicken Kizhi Parotta
⏳ LIMITED BATCH | WEEKEND SPECIAL
When it’s gone… it’s GONE 😤
📍 Madras Cafe | San Diego
Come early. Come hungry. No regrets.
🔥🔥
01/30/2026
🔥🔥Live Chaat !! Street-Style!! Only at Madras Cafe !! Just $5.99 !!!
01/26/2026
🇮🇳 Republic Day Special at Madras Cafe! 🇮🇳
Celebrate India with authentic South Indian food in the heart of San Diego.
🧡🤍💚
Dosa. Idli. Vada. Filter Coffee and more!!!
01/25/2026
Now blending at Madras Cafe 🍹✨ Fresh ABC Juice — healthy, refreshing, and perfect with your Indian favorites. Come taste the rainbow! 🍎🌱🥕 EatLocalSD
01/24/2026
🔥 Weekend Special Alert! 🔥
Come enjoy the Thalapkatti Chicken Biryani — rich, aromatic, and packed with authentic South Indian flavours — only this weekend at Madras Cafe Indian Restaurant & Catering! 🇮🇳🍗🍛
📍 Address:
10066 Pacific Heights Blvd #106, San Diego, CA 92121 🇺🇸
✨ Savor true South Indian biryani goodness that’s bold on spices and heritage. Perfect for dinner plans, foodie meetups, or weekend cravings! 🙌
📌 Don’t miss out — available only this weekend!
Address
10066 Pacific Heights
Heights, CA
To get to the South Indian restaurant and Dosa restaurant located in Pacific Heights in San Diego, there are a couple of transportation options available.
By Public Transport:
1. Take the bus or trolley to the Old Town Transit Center.
2. From there, take the 28 bus heading towards Clairemont and get off at the Genesee Ave & Linda Vista Rd stop.
3. Walk north on Genesee Ave for about 10 minutes until you reach your destination.
By Car:
1. Take I-5 or I-8 to exit #21 for Sea World Drive.
2. Stay on Sea World Drive for about 2 miles until you come to a roundabout.
3. Take the 3rd exit onto Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
4. Continue straight on Sunset Cliffs Blvd until it turns into Nimitz Blvd.
5. Turn right onto Midway Dr and then left onto Kemper St.
6. Turn right onto Hancock St and continue until you reach your destination.
Parking:
There is limited street parking available near Pacific Heights, so it may be best to utilize paid parking lots or garages in the area if parking is not available on the street. A few options include:
- Midway District Parking Lot (3200 Sports Arena Blvd)
- Pacific Plaza Parking Garage (2606 Nimitz Blvd)
- Liberty Station Public Market Parking Lot (2820 Historic Decatur Rd)
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 2:30pm |
|
4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
South Indian restaurants are known for their unique and flavorful dishes that are sure to satisfy any foodie's cravings. Madras Cafe, located in Pacific Heights, San Diego, is no exception. This restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic South Indian cuisine that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
One of the standout dishes at Madras Cafe is the Parotta Salna. This classic South Indian dish is a perfect blend of flaky parottas and flavorful salna gravy. It's no wonder why it's the Sunday special! And if you're in the mood for some street food, their live station serves up fresh and delicious paani puri and chaat that will leave you wanting more.
But that's not all - Madras Cafe also offers a delicious Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani that is sure to spice up your day. And with their limited time offer, you can enjoy this flavorful meal for just $13.99!
Overall, Madras Cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience authentic South Indian cuisine in San Diego. Their dishes are packed with flavor and their prices are reasonable. Don't miss out on this gem in Pacific Heights!
