Taqueria Cancún is the most dependable burrito joint in town.

Serious sushi types rave about ICHI in Bernal Heights. We like the sushi, but the cooked food is really where it’s at.

We appreciate the oven engineering at PizzaHacker, but the pizza they turn out is just solid.

Holy Water is a dark bar in Bernal Heights with great creative cocktails.

With great music and a ton of spots to sit, The Royal Cuckoo is one of our favorite places to drink in Bernal Heights.

Cafe St. Jorge is a great coffee shop for getting work done in Bernal Heights.

Head to Vinorosso, a small Italian wine bar in Bernal Heights, for great wine and small plates.

The Knockout in Bernal Heights is a dive bar with great live music.

For great Italian food and nightly specials, go to Hillside Supper Club in Bernal Heights.

Barebottle Brewing Company in Bernal Heights has TVs, games, and more creative beers than you can handle.

If you need a quick pastry in Bernal Heights, stop by Black Jet Baking Co.

Piqueo’s is a Peruvian restaurant in Bernal Heights that’s perfect for date night.

If you’re looking for ramen in Bernal Heights, Nute’s is a great stop.

Cuisine Of Nepal is a small restaurant in Bernal Heights with great momos and other Nepali food.

Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack in Bernal Heights does amazing old-school Italian in a space that feels like a 1990s time capsule.

When things start to get rowdy at El Rio, Virgil’s is right next door and serves reasonably-priced cocktails.