Market on 8th

"The National City food hall recently unveiled a near-complete refresh of its culinary lineup, mixing established restaurants and new ventures that include Carnitas Quiroga and Kiko’s Place, local favorites for carnitas and mariscos, as well a bustling Mexican brunch spot and a stall specializing in Mexicali-style Chinese dishes. Burgers, Thai and Japanese food, and excellent Neapolitan pizza are also part of the reinvigorated market, with a wine garden and more vendors on the way." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo, Eater Staff

"Since unveiling a fresh lineup of mostly Mexican cuisine, Market on 8th is bustling with activity again three years after landing in National City. In 2021, the food hall opened with an exciting list of tenants primarily focused on Asian food. Roger Cañez, the latest operator, has brought in established restaurants like Kiko’s Place and Carnitas Quiroga, as well as new entries like Marcella and Coleta. Cañez himself runs Xi-Cali and Tacos La Ocho. The market is seeing 1,600 to 1,800 visitors daily and plans to expand with new ventures and enhancements." - Candice Woo

"The chefs, who run the popular local supper club Cops and Robbers, are also behind the Butcher’s Plate, a new food stall launching National City’s Market on 8th that will serve rotisserie meats, salads, and sandwiches." - Candice Woo

"A thrilling new addition to the National City food scene, this 9,000-square-foot public market and food hall launched in October with a compelling mix of new and established food tenants. Bringing a diverse set of dining options to the neighborhood, Market on 8th’s food stalls range from a ramen spots run by chef Phiilip Esteban, Eater San Diego’s changemaker of the year, to shops offering Thai, Indonesian, Filipino, and Mexican cuisine." - Candice Woo

"The long-anticipated Market on 8th opens on Monday, October 18, bringing a family-friendly gathering space to National City and contributing to the diversity of dining options now available in the neighborhood. Located at the corner of East 8th Street and A Avenue next to Neiderfrank’s Ice Cream, the public market spans 9,000-square-feet with a 2,000-square-foot beer garden. The lineup is composed of 12 food vendors and 2 retail outlets with familiar names from the industry such as Moe Coffee and MNGO as well as first-time restaurants." - Candice Woo