Spicy City
No-frills Sichuan mainstay, 16 years on Convoy — huge picture menu, real mala heat and family-size portions, with plenty of non-spicy dishes too. Round tables make it a group-dinner go-to.
- Sichuan plates $12.99–22.99
- Parking: Medium: lunch is easy, evenings be ready to park down the street
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4690 Convoy St #107, San Diego, CA 92111
Spicy City is a mid-priced Sichuan spot in Convoy Pointe Plaza Shopping Center on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Fried chicken cubes with hot pepper and the Chef's special green beans. Parking is medium.
Parking at Convoy Pointe Plaza Shopping Center
Medium- Cost: Free for customers
- Fills up: Fri–Sat 5–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 3–5pm
- Shared with: Liuyishou Hot Pot, Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, YinTang Spicy Hot Pot, Bobos Karaoke and 6 more
Busy Convoy Pointe lot fills at dinner — lunch is easy, evenings be ready to park down the street.
Park once, walk to
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- Pho Nom Vietnamese · 3 min
- RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen Ramen · 3 min
Convoy Pointe Plaza Shopping Center guide Every lot on Convoy
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Waits & timing
- Dinner gets packed; lunch and off-peak are much calmer
At the table
- The chicken cubes are very hot — order half-spicy if you're unsure
- Round tables seat 8-10; call ahead for big groups
- Plenty of non-spicy dishes for the table, including walnut shrimp
- Portions are big — staff may push you to add dishes you don't need
Dessert or tea after Spicy City
- Coco Bomb Get: Coconut sundae — three scoops in a young coconut with mango and coconut meat
- Cake De Partie Get: Souffle pancakes — creme brulee and ube are the favorites; tiramisu, strawberry and seasonal mango too
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
Spicy City: quick answers
What should I order at Spicy City?
Regulars order the Fried chicken cubes with hot pepper ($15.99; go half-spicy if unsure), Chef's special green beans ($13.99), Wontons in chili oil ($10.99).
Is parking easy at Spicy City?
Parking is rated Medium for this lot at peak times. Busy Convoy Pointe lot fills at dinner — lunch is easy, evenings be ready to park down the street.
What should I know before going to Spicy City?
The chicken cubes are very hot — order half-spicy if you're unsure. Round tables seat 8-10; call ahead for big groups. Plenty of non-spicy dishes for the table, including walnut shrimp.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Spicy City?
Coco Bomb (dessert, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 10pm (11pm Fri–Sat)); Cake De Partie (bakery, 3 min walk, open until 9pm (10pm Fri–Sat)); Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, 3 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
Does Spicy City take reservations?
Yes, Spicy City takes reservations.
Spicy City hours
| Mon | 11am–8:30pm |
| Tue | 11am–8:30pm |
| Wed | 11am–8:30pm |
| Thu | 11am–8:30pm |
| Fri | 11am–9pm |
| Sat | 11am–9pm |
| Sun | 11am–9pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem