Top 20 San Diego Food Influencers on Instagram (Sep 2026)

We found 225 food Influencers in United States
These influencers mention 'food' in their Instagram bio and have audiences primarily in United States. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
09/18/2026
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1. jasmin meza

United States

👩🏻‍🍳🇲🇽 that latina who cooks a lot food | lifestyle san diego, ca collabs/pr: jasmin@mezacreativeagency.com

Followers
113.1k
Fake followers
19.02%
Engagement rate
3.25%
Average Reel plays
34.6k
Audience gender
female
68.79%
male
31.21%
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
47.88%
Los Angeles
5.83%
Chula Vista
2.47%
Municipio de Tijuana
1.24%
San Jose
1.24%
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2. Damisha Collins | Travel, Food, & Experiences

United States

🧳 Where to next? ✈️Travel recs for San Diego & beyond 👩🏾‍🏫Teacher 📩Email for collabs mishcritiques@gmail.com

Followers
29.6k
Fake followers
14.63%
Engagement rate
10.39%
Average Reel plays
5.6k
Audience gender
female
71.05%
male
28.95%
Top performing Reels
  1. Rooftop Brunch? Count me in!🥂☀️🦕 #ad The San Diego Natural History Museum ( @sdnhm ) is bringing back Rooftop Brunch this summer, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a Sunday at Balboa Park. Enjoy brunch from 10 AM–2:30 PM with stunning views, food and drinks available à la carte, and a rotating lineup of local culinary favorites. Want to elevate your experience? Upgrade to the VIP Rooftop Brunch for reserved seating, a tapas-style brunch with tableside service, two beverages (including a cocktail or mocktail), and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s collections and hidden spaces not typically open to visitors. Upcoming brunches:
🥞 July 12 – @hashhouseagogosd 
🐟 August 9 – Wolfish by @wolfinthewoodsmissionhills While you’re there, check out everything else happening at The Nat this summer: 🌊 Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea – featuring massive sculptures made entirely from ocean trash, including a 10-foot shark and life-size sea turtle. 🌙 Nat at Night – every Friday with half-price admission after 5 PM. 🦋 Moth Party – July 24 for an evening celebrating these fascinating nighttime pollinators. 🎬 Back from the Brink – a new giant-screen film highlighting three animal species brought back from the edge of extinction. Whether you’re a foodie, nature lover, or looking for a unique San Diego outing, The Nat has a packed summer lineup worth checking out. #SDNHMCreator #brunch #naturalhistorymuseum #thingstodosandiego
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  2. List of Holiday Pop-Up Bars in San Diego (2025)🎄⬇️ SAVE❗️I will be adding additional pop-ups I find! NORTH PARK, HILLCREST and UPTOWN 🍹@thelafayette Hotel Through December
 🍹Elf on the 12th at @misterasrestaurant 
Through December 🍹Holiday Oasis Experience at @insideoutsd 
Through Jan. 5, 2026
 🍹Snowed In at @fortoaksd 
Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, 2025
 🍹Jingle Balls at @urbanmos 
Through Jan. 5, 2026
 🍹Park & ReXmas @parkandrecsd 
Through Dec. 31, 2025
 🍹Sleigh Bar at @andbarhillcrest 
Through Dec. 31, 2025 DOWNTOWN 🎄Emo Christmas @elaftersocialclub 
Nov. 14 - Dec. 28, 2025
 🎄Santa's Lair – @parqsd 
Dec. 5-29, 2025
 🎄Xmas Bar at @johnboysandiego 
Through Dec. 31, 2025
 🎄Deck the Halls at @nasonsbeerhall 
Through Jan. 2, 2025
 🎄Yo-Ho-Holiday Tavern at @margaritavillehotelsandiego 
Nov.22 - Dec. 31, 2025
 🎄The Jingle Bar at @bang_sandiego 
Dec. 5-29, 2025
 🎄Lo-Fi Christmas + Tapas Bar at @jaguarpawsd 
Through December MISSION BAY & BEACHES ❄️Winter Wonderland @draftsandiego (no longer Miracle!)
November 28 Through Jan. 4, 2026
 ❄️Sippin’ Santa at @thegrassskirtsd 
Through Dec. 31, 2025
 ❄️A Great Dickens Holiday Pop-Up @duckdivebar 
Through Dec. 31, 2025
 ❄️ @mavericksbeachclub Holiday Experience
Through Dec. 24, 2025 ❄️ @miraclepopup at @coastersaloon Nov. 17 through Dec. 31 ❄️ @thejinglebarofficial at @mollysmissionbeach Dec 5 through Dec 28th (select days) LA JOLLA ⛄️The Frosty Saddle at @estancialajolla Nov. 15 - Dec. 31, 2025

⛄️ @barbarellarestaurant Winter Wonderland
Open now through December CORONADO 🎅🏾Holidays at the @delcoronado 
Through Jan. 5, 2026 LITTLE ITALY ✨The Golden Girls Christmas Experience @baysidekitchenandbar 
Nov. 19, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026
 ✨ @nolitahall 
Through Jan. 6, 2025 ✨ @brisasandiego Open Nov. 16, 2025
 NORTH INLAND 🛷 ‘Tis the Season Tavern at the @ranchobernardoinn Nov. 28, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026
 🛷 Winter Lodge at the @cutwatertastingroom 
Through Dec. 31, 2025
 🛷 Miracle at Brickmans @brickmanssd 
Through Dec. 31, 2025 🛷 Blitzen’s Bar @omnilacosta Nov. 13 through Jan. 2, 2026 Holidays bars, San Diego Holiday Pop-ups #holidaypopup #holidaycocktails #sandiego #christmaspopup
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Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
46.46%
Los Angeles
6.98%
New York City
1.54%
Encinitas
0.94%
Chicago
0.84%
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3. 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 | 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼♥︎

United States

♥︎ 𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚎 | 𝙵𝚘𝚘𝚍 | 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚕 ⬇️𝖫𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝗍𝗈 𝖼𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖺𝖻, 𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝖿𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗈, & 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾!⬇️

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4. Brad McMichael

United States

🌮 Sharing the best local San Diego food and things to do in the city 🌯 In search of SD Mexican food 📬 DM for collabs #sandiegofood #visitsandiego

Followers
14.4k
Fake followers
12.14%
Engagement rate
1.77%
Average Reel plays
8.6k
Audience gender
female
63.94%
male
36.06%
Top performing Reels
  1. 3.6M
  2. 44.3k
  3. 26.9k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
35.02%
Los Angeles
5.22%
New York City
2.63%
Greater London
2.12%
Toronto
1.29%
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5. San Diego Food N' Drank

United States

Eating and drinking my way through SD ✌🏽🌞🌴 I love my city, and I love supporting local💛

Followers
14.2k
Fake followers
10.37%
Engagement rate
3.69%
Average Reel plays
7.9k
Audience gender
female
73.99%
male
26.01%
Top performing Reels
  1. 524.8k
  2. 331.1k
  3. 252.5k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
13.67%
Los Angeles
7.59%
New York City
7.24%
Toronto
5.58%
Vancouver
2.01%
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6. Daria | Food Business Coach

United States

😇Cinnamon Rolls @sinner.buns 🍰 Wholesale bakery @ohmycakehospitality 📈 Social Media Marketing + Branding

Followers
13.6k
Fake followers
21.47%
Engagement rate
1.6%
Average Reel plays
2.2k
Audience gender
female
79.82%
male
20.18%
Top performing Reels
  1. 611.4k
  2. 356.8k
  3. 238.5k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
41.39%
Los Angeles
3.79%
New York City
1.47%
Municipio de Tijuana
1.34%
Oceanside
0.98%
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7. Kimi MS, RD | Personal Trainer + Dietitian

United States

⋒ food freedom 🤝🏼 fitness girly ⋓ build a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t revolve around calories & cardio ⋑ work with me ↡ ⋒ @freespiritoutlet | KIMI

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9. Stephanie Dupuis

United States

📍San Diego Foodie + UGC Creator 🍹Food | Drinks | Travel | Local Events 🌴 Giving you the best spots in SD & beyond 💌 DM for collabs

Followers
11.7k
Fake followers
13.72%
Engagement rate
3.01%
Average Reel plays
2.3k
Audience gender
female
71.82%
male
28.18%
Top performing Reels
  1. 1.7k
  2. 1.3k
  3. 1.3k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
39.56%
Los Angeles
5.42%
New York City
2.79%
Toronto
1.12%
Chula Vista
1.01%
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10. Isabella Martinez-Funcke

United States

Mexican Photographer + Food Stylist + Cook my life through food, motherhood & lots of coffee ☕️ Business inquiries: 📧 isabellamfuncke@gmail.com

Followers
10.9k
Fake followers
29.69%
Engagement rate
3.62%
Average Reel plays
6.6k
Audience gender
female
84.77%
male
15.23%
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
15.36%
Municipio de Tijuana
12.99%
Los Angeles
7.19%
Ensenada
5.28%
New York City
2.49%

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11. San Diego Coffee Shop | ULTREYA COFFEE

United States

Coffee roaster and cafe 7-3pm everyday Great Food | Better Coffee | Community ORDER NOW ⬇️

Followers
8.3k
Fake followers
16.71%
Engagement rate
1.29%
Average Reel plays
2.4k
Audience gender
female
70.89%
male
29.11%
Top performing Reels
  1. 11.8k
  2. 6.3k
  3. 646
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
56.24%
Los Angeles
3.56%
La Mesa
1.52%
Encinitas
1.16%
Chula Vista
0.87%
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12. Camila Badaro | Photographer

United States

📸 Commercial Photographer (Food, Product, Travel) 💡Food Content Creation ✨ Worked with 500+ restaurants

Followers
6.7k
Fake followers
30.01%
Engagement rate
1.39%
Average Reel plays
818
Audience gender
female
57.41%
male
42.59%
Top performing Reels
  1. 44.4k
  2. 32.6k
  3. 16.2k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
18.13%
Salvador
4.64%
Los Angeles
2.43%
São Paulo
2.18%
Ilhéus
1.81%
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13. Michelle Sookie

United States

San Diego 🌴🇲🇽 Lifestyle, running, food 💫 @nobodycaresrunclub @lajolla_halfmarathon 💌 bm.sookie15@gmail.com DISCOUNT CODES ⬇️

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14. Camille | San Diego Food Gems🇵🇭🍴

United States

food is my love language 💌 sharing eats, drinks & date ideas in sunny San Diego 🍴sandiegofoodgems@gmail.com

Followers
6.1k
Fake followers
16.29%
Engagement rate
1.76%
Average Reel plays
3k
Audience gender
female
54.75%
male
45.25%
Top performing Reels
  1. 14.3k
  2. 8.9k
  3. 6k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
53.93%
Los Angeles
5.7%
San Francisco
1.31%
Chula Vista
1.31%
Honolulu
1.03%
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15. Liz 🌹

United States

SD @delishmealprep

Followers
6k
Fake followers
21.34%
Engagement rate
6.31%
Average Reel plays
-
Audience gender
female
41.45%
male
58.55%
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
23.94%
Los Angeles
9.98%
Atlanta
1.68%
New York City
1.53%
Chula Vista
1.22%
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16. Katie Farina | Vegan Blog

United States

Food for healing through delicious + easy vegan recipes. #katieshealingkitchen 💌 katie@katieshealingkitchen.com Our cookbook is available now👇🏽

Followers
6k
Fake followers
15.17%
Engagement rate
1.27%
Average Reel plays
3.6k
Audience gender
female
90.19%
male
9.81%
Top performing Reels
  1. *** NEW RECIPE: 4 Ingredient Cheesy Quinoa Nuggets *** Seriously stop what you're doing, you need to make these EASY + DELICIOUS nuggets right now! Trust me, you probably already have all the ingredients to make em! Kids and adults alike will LOVE these nuggets. Dip em' in ketchup + mustard or BBQ sauce and ranch for the perfect EASY + HEALTHY meal. This recipe is sooooo EASY! Simply combine HOT cooked quinoa (important that it's freshly made quinoa, as that works as the binder), nutritional yeast, green onions, and salt, form into fritters and pan sear for the perfect little healthy compassionate nugget. Drop me a smiley face in the comments if you're gonna make these! 4 INGREDIENT CHEESY QUINOA NUGGETS Yield: About 20 Nuggets Ingredients: • 1 cup dry quinoa, thoroughly rinsed • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast • 4 green onions, white + green part, finely minced • 1 + 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1-2 tablespoons high heat oil (I like refined coconut oil) Directions: 1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. 2. Combine hot cooked quinoa with nutritional yeast, green onions, and salt. Salt to taste. Using a cookie dough scoop tightly form into desired nugget shapes. 3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, once oil is hot add nuggets, being sure not to crowd the pan (you may need to make it 2 batches). Place on a paper towel lined plate to cool. Chef’s Notes: 1. Be sure to use HOT cooked quinoa, as the hot quinoa is actually the binder to this recipe. Photo by @amy * * * * * #quinoanugget #vegankidsrecipes #vegan #glutenfree #vegankids #vegannuggets #cleaneating #vegancleaneating #quinoa #nutritionalyeast #plantbased #easyveganrecipe #veganfoodpron #quickveganrecipe #compassionate #glutenfreekidsrecipe #vegankidsrecipe #20minutedinner #kidapproveddinner #healthynuggets #bestofvegan #ketchup #veganfood #veganfamily #veganmom #vegansofig #whatveganseat #crueltyfree #veganlifestyle #healthykidsfood
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Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
31.58%
Los Angeles
4.02%
New York City
1.86%
Encinitas
1.86%
Greater London
1.08%
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18. Abbey

United States

📍SAN DIEGO 🤎💛 📸 Food & Coffee | Books & Sports 🙌🏼 Psalm 46:5 | Exodus 14:14 🤍

Followers
5.2k
Fake followers
27.66%
Engagement rate
2%
Average Reel plays
1.4k
Audience gender
female
61.54%
male
38.46%
Top performing Reels
  1. 336
  2. 305
  3. 293
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
34.56%
Los Angeles
6.72%
New York City
3.78%
Houston
1.42%
San Francisco
1.25%
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19. Kristen Mattern

United States

☀️ San Diego | Food + Latte + Life + Travel www.firstcomeslatte.com 🏰 aka @firstcomesdisney #firstcomesdisney

Followers
5.1k
Fake followers
26.7%
Engagement rate
3.18%
Average Reel plays
6.9k
Audience gender
female
84.24%
male
15.76%
Top performing Reels
  1. 1.6k
  2. 1.5k
  3. 1.2k
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by city
San Diego
31.19%
Los Angeles
4.59%
Anaheim
3.02%
New York City
2.18%
Bay Lake
1.22%
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20. Broderick Smylie

United States

🏳️‍🌈📍San Diego, CA 🇺🇸 🇯🇲 🖤 Food, Lifestyle + Wellness Writer, Creator, Traveler 🧳 👨🏽‍💻 📧 Email: broderick@brodericksmylie.com

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