30 Best Restaurants in Chula Vista

Are you looking for a good Italian restaurant in your area? Searching for an ideal spot to dine with friends and family? You'll find the top restaurants in Chula Vista, CA on this page. To help you find the best restaurants located near you in Chula Vista, we put together our own list Top Restaurants in Chula Vista, California, as recommended by experts & visitors.

Chula Vista’s Best Restaurants:

The top rated restaurants in Chula Vista, CA are:

Mmm...Cakes – Located at 310 3rd Ave Suite C4, rated 4.9 by 55 people
The Balboa South – Located at 290 3rd Ave, rated 4.7 by 227 people
Italianissimo Trattoria – Located at 323 3rd Ave, rated 4.6 by 833 people
Italgo Pasta Bar – Located at 635 Broadway, rated 4.6 by 486 people
San Diego Kabob Shack – Located at 200 Broadway, rated 4.6 by 162 people
El Cruce + 241 – Located at 241 3rd Ave c, rated 4.6 by 152 people
Frutas 100% Natural – Located at 616 Broadway, rated 4.5 by 1,170 people
El Pollo Grill - Bonita – Located at 3041 Bonita Rd Ste 105, rated 4.5 by 943 people
Pho Vinh Vietnamese Noodle House – Located at 349 Broadway, rated 4.5 by 309 people
Yingli Restaurant Chula Vista – Located at 1660 Broadway, rated 4.5 by 308 people
Jochi Resto Grill – Located at 289 E Orange Ave, rated 4.5 by 299 people
Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant – Located at 1355 Broadway J, rated 4.5 by 107 people
Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch – Located at 664 E St, rated 4.5 by 101 people
Ahan Lao – Located at 212 Broadway Suite 1, rated 4.5 by 65 people
Taquería Revolución – Located at 3001 Bonita Rd, rated 4.4 by 1,399 people
Talavera Azul – Located at 365 3rd Ave, rated 4.4 by 1,267 people
Kanpai Restaurant – Located at 301 Palomar St, rated 4.4 by 559 people
Los Cuates Seafood and Bar – Located at 217 3rd Ave, rated 4.4 by 424 people
Panda Imperial Restaurant – Located at 1208 3rd Ave, rated 4.4 by 415 people
Mexipino Craft – Located at 1660 Broadway #14, rated 4.4 by 201 people
Roberto's Taco Shop – Located at 444 Broadway, rated 4.3 by 1,896 people
Chili's Grill & Bar – Located at 800 Paseo del Rey, rated 4.3 by 1,888 people
Galley At the Marina – Located at 550 Marina Pkwy, rated 4.3 by 1,628 people
La Quinta Grill Restaurante – Located at 625 E St, rated 4.3 by 1,175 people
Canada Steak Burger – Located at 409 Telegraph Canyon Rd, rated 4.3 by 874 people
Vanessa Deli – Located at 600 F St #F, rated 4.3 by 515 people
TJ Oyster Bar – Located at 601 E Palomar St, rated 4.3 by 210 people
Taquería El Poblano – Located at 1655 Broadway, rated 4.3 by 32 people
Applebee's Grill + Bar – Located at 610 Palomar St, rated 4.2 by 1,488 people
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11. Jochi Resto Grill

Best Restaurant in Chula Vista

Jochi Resto Grill, the 1st restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.5 from 299 reviews. This Grill is located at 289 E Orange Ave and is currently open.

Products/Services:Grill, Fast food restaurant, Filipino restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

90% like it (299 votes)

Jochi Resto Grill location:

Address: 289 E Orange Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-426-7804
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Jochi Resto Grill open since 08:30. It will close at 19:30

Day	Hours
Monday	08:30-19:30
Tuesday	08:30-19:30
Wednesday	08:30-19:30
Thursday	08:30-19:30
Friday	08:30-19:30
Saturday	08:30-19:30
Sunday	08:30-19:30

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch

Offerings:

✓ Comfort food
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

12. Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant

Second Best Restaurant in Chula Vista

Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant, the 2nd restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.5 from 107 reviews. This Restaurant is located at 1355 Broadway J and is currently closed, will reopen at 10:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Restaurant

REVIEWS:

90% like it (107 votes)

Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant location:

Address: 1355 Broadway J Chula Vista, CA 91911 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-427-8551

OPENING HOURS:

Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant closed since Thursday 20:00. It will re-open at Friday 10:30

Day	Hours
Monday	10:30-20:00
Tuesday	10:30-20:00
Wednesday	10:30-20:00
Thursday	10:30-20:00
Friday	10:30-20:00
Saturday	10:30-20:00
Sunday	Closed

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ NFC mobile payments

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch

Offerings:

✓ Comfort food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

13. Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch

Third Best Restaurant in Chula Vista

Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch, the 3rd restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.5 from 101 reviews. This Restaurant is located at 664 E St and is currently open.

Products/Services:Restaurant and Mexican restaurant

REVIEWS:

90% like it (101 votes)

Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch location:

Address: 664 E St Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-585-7202
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch open since 08:00. It will close at 15:00

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	08:00-15:00
Wednesday	08:00-15:00
Thursday	08:00-15:00
Friday	08:00-15:00
Saturday	08:00-15:00
Sunday	08:00-15:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating

14. Ahan Lao

Fourth Best Restaurant in Chula Vista

Ahan Lao, the 4th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.5 from 65 reviews. This Restaurant is located at 212 Broadway Suite 1 and is currently closed, will reopen at 11:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Restaurant

REVIEWS:

90% like it (65 votes)

Ahan Lao location:

Address: 212 Broadway Suite 1 Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-271-4261
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Ahan Lao closed since Thursday 20:00. It will re-open at Friday 11:00

Day	Hours
Monday	11:00-20:00
Tuesday	11:00-20:00
Wednesday	11:00-20:00
Thursday	11:00-20:00
Friday	11:00-20:30
Saturday	11:00-20:30
Sunday	11:00-20:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards
✓ NFC mobile payments

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great tea selection

Offerings:

✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Healthy options
✓ Small plates

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering
✓ Seating

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ No-contact delivery
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Family friendly

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

15. Taquería Revolución

Busy Counter Serve For Mexican Staples

Popular taqueria offering familiar Mexican eats in an easygoing space with counter service. Taquería Revolución, the 5th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.4 from 1,399 reviews. This Taco restaurant is located at 3001 Bonita Rd and is currently closed, will reopen at 10:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Taco restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (1399 votes)

Taquería Revolución location:

Address: 3001 Bonita Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-934-9191
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Taquería Revolución closed since Thursday 21:00. It will re-open at Friday 10:30

Day	Hours
Monday	10:30-21:00
Tuesday	10:30-21:00
Wednesday	10:30-21:00
Thursday	10:30-21:00
Friday	10:30-22:00
Saturday	10:30-22:00
Sunday	10:30-21:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Beer
✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering

Plan your visit:

✓ Usually a wait

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ Family friendly
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

16. Talavera Azul

Warm Mexican Spot For Breakfast & Lunch

Cheery, family-owned Mexican restaurant serving traditional breakfast & lunch dishes. Talavera Azul, the 6th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.4 from 1,267 reviews. This Mexican restaurant is located at 365 3rd Ave and is currently open.

Products/Services:Mexican restaurant, Breakfast restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (1267 votes)

Talavera Azul location:

Address: 365 3rd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-427-6476
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Talavera Azul open since 08:00. It will close at 14:00

Day	Hours
Monday	08:00-14:00
Tuesday	08:00-14:00
Wednesday	08:00-14:00
Thursday	08:00-14:00
Friday	08:00-14:00
Saturday	08:00-14:00
Sunday	08:00-14:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Plan your visit:

✓ Usually a wait
✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

17. Kanpai Restaurant

Unpretentious Spot For Japanese Cuisine

This unassuming Japanese standby offers sushi, sashimi, ramen & tempura in a casual setting. Kanpai Restaurant, the 7th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.4 from 559 reviews. This Japanese restaurant is located at 301 Palomar St and is currently closed, will reopen at 11:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Japanese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Caterer, Restaurant and Sushi restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (559 votes)

Kanpai Restaurant location:

Address: 301 Palomar St Chula Vista, CA 91911 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-426-1200
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Kanpai Restaurant closed since Thursday 21:00. It will re-open at Friday 11:30

Day	Hours
Monday	11:30-14:30 17:00-21:00
Tuesday	11:30-14:30 17:00-21:00
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	11:30-14:30 17:00-21:00
Friday	11:30-14:30 17:00-21:00
Saturday	11:30-14:30 17:00-21:00
Sunday	11:30-14:30 17:00-21:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great tea selection

Offerings:

✓ Alcohol
✓ Beer
✓ Comfort food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Wine
✓ Happy-hour drinks
✓ Happy-hour food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

18. Los Cuates Seafood And Bar

Eighth Best Restaurant in Chula Vista

Los Cuates Seafood And Bar, the 8th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.4 from 424 reviews. This Restaurant is located at 217 3rd Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 11:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Restaurant, Mexican restaurant and Seafood restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (424 votes)

Los Cuates Seafood and Bar location:

Address: 217 3rd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-816-5042
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Los Cuates Seafood And Bar closed since Thursday 21:00. It will re-open at Friday 11:00

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:00-20:00
Wednesday	11:00-20:00
Thursday	11:00-21:00
Friday	11:00-21:00
Saturday	11:00-21:00
Sunday	11:00-20:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great cocktails
✓ Great beer selection

Offerings:

✓ Alcohol
✓ Beer
✓ Cocktails
✓ Comfort food
✓ Happy-hour drinks
✓ Happy-hour food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

19. Panda Imperial Restaurant

Pared-Down Spot For Typical Chinese Eats

Unfussy locale serving ample plates of familiar Chinese fare such as sesame chicken & crispy beef. Panda Imperial Restaurant, the 9th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.4 from 415 reviews. This Chinese restaurant is located at 1208 3rd Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 10:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Chinese restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (415 votes)

Panda Imperial Restaurant location:

Address: 1208 3rd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-422-3388
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Panda Imperial Restaurant closed since Thursday 20:30. It will re-open at Friday 10:30

Day	Hours
Monday	10:30-20:30
Tuesday	10:30-20:30
Wednesday	10:30-20:30
Thursday	10:30-20:30
Friday	10:30-20:30
Saturday	10:30-20:30
Sunday	10:30-20:30

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch

Offerings:

✓ Comfort food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Healthy options
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

20. Mexipino Craft

Tenth Best Restaurant in Chula Vista

Mexipino Craft, the 10th restaurant in our best restaurants list, received a score of 4.4 from 201 reviews. This Restaurant is located at 1660 Broadway #14 and is currently open.

Products/Services:Restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Filipino restaurant, Mexican restaurant and Pancake restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (201 votes)

Mexipino Craft location:

Address: 1660 Broadway #14 Chula Vista, CA 91911 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 619-422-2044
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Mexipino Craft open since 08:30. It will close at 15:00

Day	Hours
Monday	08:30-15:00
Tuesday	08:30-15:00
Wednesday	08:30-15:00
Thursday	08:30-15:00
Friday	08:30-15:00
Saturday	08:30-15:00
Sunday	08:30-15:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids
✓ Gender-neutral toilets

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards
✓ NFC mobile payments
✓ Cash only

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering
✓ Seating
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Family friendly

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Restaurants in Chula Vista, CA (30) Thai restaurants in Chula Vista, CA (4)

Jochi Resto Grill 1 Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant 2 Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch 3 Ahan Lao 4 Taquería Revolución 5 Talavera Azul 6 Kanpai Restaurant 7 Los Cuates Seafood and Bar 8 Panda Imperial Restaurant 9 Mexipino Craft 10 Next Page (10/30)

30 Best Restaurants in Chula Vista

Chula Vista’s Best Restaurants:

11. Jochi Resto Grill

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16. Talavera Azul

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