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California, United States Food Guide: 10 Latin food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Chula Vista
Reviews on Latin food in Chula Vista, California, United States. Chula Vista (/ˌtʃuːlə ˈvɪstə/; Spanish: beautiful view ) is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh largest city in Southern California, the fourteenth largest city in the state of California, and the 74th-largest city in the United States. The population was 243,916 as of the 2010 census.
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10. Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine
Overall Ratings
3 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By BarryH50
We hadn't seen our friends since the wedding so met up with them at Karina's. Lively atmosphere, wonderful margaritas and delicious food, you can't go wrong. I started off with a Tamarindo Margarita which hit the spot so I ordered another one. For dinner, I had the Camarones Karina's (sauteed shrimp in a spicy poblano sauce with rice and flour tortillas). All in all, a nice experience but I would caution that parking can be a pain especially when it's a busy night.
9. Tacos Tarros
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By JDSoui
The food (adobada tacos) were very good. While they are not on the same level as San Diego/Tijuana legends Tacos Frances or Tacos El Gordo, they were delicious. What was lacking was service as it was bizarre to see one person staffing the bar and restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. The ambiance is that of a typical sports bar; however, the menu was appealing. Hopefully the staffing is worked out as multiple parties were trying to chase down the one employee handling all areas.
8. Don Pedro Taco Shop
Reviewed By T D
At the corner of 3rd Ave and Davidson St., it serves a wide selection of Mexican food prepared home-style. I've been eating here for years getting rolled tacos, carne asada quesadillas, or bean burritos. It serves working-class Hispanic customers who know what they want and demand good value. Portions are generous.The made-onsite hot sauce is excellent--hot and flavorful.
7. Taqueria Revolucion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By RGS_13
Staying at a hotel, I didn't feel like driving all over to find good dinner. Fortunately I lucked out, when just across the 805 I saw the sign for Taqueria Revolucion.This place definitely produces "revolutionary tacos". Besides having a display kitchen behind a large window, 5 cooks dressed in black uniforms, efficiently worked their stations prepping or assembling meals. The adobada (pork) and pollo asado (chicken) made wonderful tasty tacos.
6. El Pollo Loco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Alex G
My biggest beef with Pollo Locos is that they hire "English challenged" (I'm Mexican American so please don't assume) employees who never seem to understand the difference between corn and flower tortillas on the intercom. Here they do. That's the key differentiator. Love it here!
5. Aqui Es Texcoco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Aqui Es Texcoco serves traditional Mexican lamb barbecue, styled after a unique Barbacoa dish served in the Texcoco reign of Mexico. Our Barbacoa, served here in Chula Vista, is the closest to traditional lamb barbecue you'll get in the US! Aqui es Texcoc
Reviewed By lainim
This restaurant has authentic food from a particular region of Mexico. The food is delicious. Some non-natives may not be at home with every dish, but anyone can find many familiar tasty items. I only wish more dishes came with rice and beans included.
4. Talavera Azul
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Sean T
I love this place. It has some stereotypical things like burritos and tacos but offers many other unique options. I've visited this place 4-5 times and haven't had a bad experience. They introduced me to Cafe de Oyo. Which is the most delicious coffee ever. I could drink it all day. There is a typical wait of 20 minutes unless you go on a Sunday morning. Then expect to wait between 40-60 minutes. Whenever you visit just be awhere that your wait is well worth it. If you want delicious breakfast or lunch and are anywhere near Chula Vista, Ca, you need to go to Telavera Azul.
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3. El Patio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By kd_sachi
I've been coming to El Patio since I was a child. My parents have also been coming to El Patio since they were in high school. This is an old school Mexican restaurant. There has been some ownership changes throughout the decades my family has eaten there and the quality and taste of food has fluctuated but whoever owns it now has it back on point. I love this place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Their spicy carrots and chips and salsa are fantastic and I have never had a bad meal here. Their specialty sopas on the weekends are the best.Be sure to get anything covered in cheese sauce! I would eat my own flip flop if it was covered in El Patio's cheese sauce!
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2. La Quinta Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By tizzysue
La Quinta is not your typical fast food Mexican eatery. Its menu offers a broad selection of appetizers, entrees and drinks in a more upscale setting. We enjoyed the complimentary chips with two kinds of salsa (hot and very hot) along with our orders of enchiladas with red sauce, chicken tacos, and beef tacos. (On a previous visit with had chimichangas and burritos). The servings are plentiful and everything is delicious. Be prepared to wait a bit longer for your entrees as everything is freshly prepared. The restaurant is easy to find. Take I-5 to the E Street exit and then go west about three blocks.
1. Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa K
We were staying at the hotel across the street and decided to check it out. If youâve never been there, itâs slightly confusing. Basically get in one of four lines depending on the type of meat you want. Your food is made right in front of you and very fresh. The meat is cooked over charcoal and is very flavorful. We ordered a variety of four different tacos, then went back for a half order of Carne Asada fries. Everything was tasty and made quickly. Iâm sure weâll walk across the street to eat here again before we head home!
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