 Some small areas are marked community & regional recreational or public and civic uses, such as schools and parks.There are many small businesses along San Pablo avenue, including a diverse mix of Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Nicaraguan, Cajun, Mexican, American, and fast food restaurants, earning the area a reputation as a low-priced "gourmet ghetto", according to the East Bay Express.There are 30 businesses in the district, mostly small to medium-sized retail shops, in addition to leasing offices for apartments, insurance, banking, grocery and auto dealers.