Surf & Soul Spot

I remember the first time over 20 years ago.  I discovered soul food at Huffman’s BBQ.  It was a 20-30 minute wait for the fried chicken as it was cooked to order.  It was worth it as that chicken had a delicious crunchy batter and tender juicy meat.  Sadly Huffman’s closed.  I was excited to see Surf & Soul Spot opened on El Cajon Blvd.  I’ve had many great meals on the boulevard.  This place is tricky as the first part of the week they feature their surf menu and the later part of the week they serve their soul menu.

 

My first visit I went and tried their surf menu.

Fried catfish basket came with fries and garlic toast.  Fries were crunchy and lightly seasoned.  Nice potato flavor.  Fried catfish was coated in cornmeal and had a nice crunch.  Loved the mix of flavors from the fresh catfish and cornmeal.

 

My second visit I tried the soul menu.  About 8 customers in front of me formed the lunch crowd.  This place seems busier when the soul menu is served.

Fried pork chop was a delicious mix of fried pork and southern style batter flavors.  This is one of my favorite pork chops.

Fried chicken wings were tender and battered in a crunchy southern style batter.  Very good tasting wings.

 

Pound cake was dense and had a delicious sweet buttery flavor.

So far my favorite dishes here are the fried catfish and fried pork chop.  I love the thin & crunchy southern style batter they use here.

 

Third visit I tried the shrimp basket.  Fries were crunchy and had a nice potato flavor.  Shrimp were tender and coated with a crunchy southern style batter.  Loved the flavor.  This time I visited after lunch and there was no line.  🙂

So far my favorite dishes here are the fried catfish and fried pork chop.  I love the thin & crunchy southern style batter they use here.  Staff was nice.

 

Surf & Soul Spot
7229 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 439-8801