Hidden gems: Restaurants in Chula Vista

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chula Vista. This list contains 23 places from Restaurant category.

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Big Boy Market
Restaurant
👍👍 It was by chance that we passed by here while running errands. Someone was dressed as a burger, were hungry, it was fate. We pulled into an unsuspecting market & were so surprised to see a whole miniaturized restaurant inside. We ordered the El Greeko tacos & a smash burger with cheese. & a couple c...
$$ $$
5.00 (40 reviews)
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SeaTaco
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Best seafood truck in Chula Vista hands down. Ahi Tuna Tostada 👍🏻👍🏻 Aguachile Verde 👍🏻 steak & shrimp taco 👍🏻 Enchilado Cameron taco 👍🏻 Perron 2 taco 🔥🔥 Tucked away in the back of the parking lot. Super relaxed vibe with heavy duty tables and Shaded structure !!
5.00 (10 reviews)
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El Ostion Mariscos
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 I decided to try this on a Saturday to fill my mariscos crave and was totally blown away! The food on the menu was way above my expectation, it’s like getting restaurant quality at the convenience of a food truck. Best bang for your buck. Even the area to eat was shaded with turf and a TV for enter...
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Tacos El Villasana
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Great people and amazing food. I love the hot salsas Christian has to offer. I’ve tried asking for the ingredients so I can make them myself and he won’t budge. So here I am eating tacos and tortas twice a week just so I can get my craving satisfied. When it’s rib eye Thursday the tacos with chimich...
4.80 (14 reviews)
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Mmm...Cakes
Bakery
👍👍 I had heard about this bakery for the last couple of months. It did not disappoint. I was lucky enough to stop with my friend just before closing and bought the last 2 cinnamon rolls. They were awesome! It's what a cinnamon roll should taste like, especially the warm center. The inside is chic and...
4.70 (112 reviews)
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The Nutrition Place
Health food restaurant
😠 This isn't a legal smoothie shop, it's an unregulated herbalife scam. Please don't drink anything from here. All the positive reviews are weird, mention specific things, and are clearly fake.
4.70 (69 reviews)
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V Spicy
Mexican restaurant
4.70 (22 reviews)
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DORI BOBA
Bubble tea store
👍👍 Very cozy and cute boba place! Their boba is very good and they also have some decaf options like wild Berry lemonade and smoothies. And they have very yummy taiyaki with different fillings like Nutella! Highly recommend checking this place out
$ $$$
4.60 (133 reviews)
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Captain Sam's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
👍👍 I'm from Chicago and this place took me home. Catfish took me back to my JJ's fish days, Jumbo Shrimp took me to Goose Island, and the wings Oh My God🙏🏽😍❤️!!! So I had to top it off with a Strawberry Pop!!!
$$ $$
4.60 (127 reviews)
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Mrs Rice's Oriental Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 The Baja Wrap is easily one of the best meals I’ve had. This place is a secret gem in Chula Vista that’s worth a trip. The hot sauce is perfect and goes perfectly with this wrap and other menu items. The owner is super sweet. It’s very reasonably priced. What more can you ask for? 5 stars without qu...
4.60 (122 reviews)
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Spoon House Korean Cuisine and Cocktails
Korean restaurant
👍👍 Only spot that can make this dish authentically in Southbay, they had a pool table and it was disappointing that I wasn’t able to bring a partner with me because it looked like it wanted to be played 😀 jukebox is touch tunes, appreciate that cause that means my tokens from all the other places tha...
$$ $$
4.60 (79 reviews)
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Garcia's Mexican Food
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 The food in the service was excellent.
$$ $$
4.60 (56 reviews)
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Thai Fresh 2
Thai restaurant
👍👍 This restaurant has authentic fresh quality dishes! I haven’t branched out because I have my favorites. The owner is friendly and the atmosphere is nice take out or dine in! Try it out.
$ $$$
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Lonchera Mariscos El Gordo
Restaurant
👍👍 Went for the first time today. Delicious fish tacos for 89 cents each on Tuesday’s! Must go 😃
4.60 (39 reviews)
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Xolotacos
Mexican restaurant
4.60 (19 reviews)
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THE MUNCHIES
Restaurant
4.60 (7 reviews)
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Danny Boy's Mexican Brunch
Restaurant
👍 I had 3 tacos a vapor, only 1 made the picture. I was too busy scarving them down. Hadn't had these type of tacos in about 12 years or so. I'm so happy I found this place that serves them as they are pretty hard to find in a place other than México. Let me just say that they were delicious. Served...
4.50 (143 reviews)
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Manna Restaurant Pancake House And Chinese Fast Food
Chinese restaurant
Compact, strip-mall standby features Chinese cuisine & global favorites in an informal dining room.
$ $$$
4.50 (132 reviews)
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Caliano Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Finally. A NY style pizza place in San Diego! The pizza was AWESOME. Delicious sauce and fresh crust. I also love that they sell slices. So rare around here! Perfect for lunch. Legit tastes like a NY pizzeria!! Perfect addition to the neighborhood.
4.50 (92 reviews)
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La Central
Mexican restaurant
👍 You really need to try their bistec ranchero mini burrito. It had a homemade taste, it was so good that I forgot to take a pic, only after I finished it, I remembered.
$ $$$
4.50 (85 reviews)
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