The food is on point. My husband said his rice and beans reminded him of his mom's cooking. She was…read morean amazing cook so, there you go. Good ol' home cooking. The only thing is their beans gave me gas. Not all beans do that. The service was great. The ambiance even better. Love all the lights and colors everywhere. Very nice.

This family owned Mexican restaurant serves up authentic Mexican dishes with a large special menu…read moreof seafood items as well. The waitress service was friendly and relaxed. The restaurant was clean, welcoming with vibrant colors. The restaurant serves ice cold beer which is a plus. The Mexican dishes like the carne asada plate and breakfast dishes were made very well with generous portions. The fish taco was huge and very tasty. The rice and beans were hand made and authentic tasting. I want to try more menu items next time. We loved their fresh chips n salsa as well. We wish this place was closer to home so we could come daily. Prices were very reasonable. We recommend this cozy family restaurant. They were so nice!

Hands down our favorite Birria in Chula Vista…read more The service is always exceptional and you are paced wonderfully they are always busy but you are never rushed. The food feels like you're back home on the ranch, it's all fresh and made with love and the pastries they share - delectable It's absolutely worth the wait if you find yourself having to wait

Wow! This restaurant truly made me feel like I stepped into an old-school cantina. From the moment…read moreI walked in, the atmosphere was exciting and full of life. Everyone was dressed up, the vibes were amazing, and the food was delicious from start to finish. The pan dulce was so soft and fresh that it honestly tasted homemade. My main course was flavorful, and the free dessert was such a nice touch. I was genuinely in awe of this place. They also had live music starting around 11 AM, and the way they celebrated birthdays made the experience feel even more special and lively. I was told I NEED to come back and try the seafood, so that's definitely happening on my next visit. Since they recently opened, expect it to be very busy. I went around 10 AM on a Tuesday morning and it was already packed. Parking in the area is pretty tight and not the greatest, but honestly, if you can make your way down there, do it. I had such a great experience that I'm already thinking about booking my mom's birthday here. Definitely recommend for the vibes, music, and overall experience.

We saw this food truck and decided to give it a try after hearing a lot of good things about the…read moreseafood. I'm really glad we did because the food was so good that we actually came back two days in a row -- which should tell you a lot about how delicious it was. We tried a few different items, including several types of tostadas and their shrimp cocktail. Every single item we ordered was full of flavor and tasted fresh. If there's one thing I highly recommend, it's the Chula Vista Tostada -- that was easily one of my favorites. The service was good and the wait for the food wasn't long at all. We went once on Saturday and again on Sunday. The lines were pretty small when we arrived, but it definitely picked up afterward. To anyone reading this review, don't let the negative reviews stop you from trying this place. Sometimes the best way to know is to try it for yourself. Trust me when I say the seafood here is worth it -- you won't be disappointed.

The toastada was amazing, it had great portions and extra toastadas. They have self serve salsa and…read moresauces which was great trying all of them. We also had a fish taco that was great with the chipotle sauce. The ambiance is great and inviting. The place has a great variety of food and all looked amazing. The service was good.

This spot doesn't really need much of a review - you just gotta show up and try it. I'd give them a…read moresolid 9.5/10! I had basically given up on finding a bomb fish taco spot until a friend recommended this place, and now I'm hooked. You definitely gotta try it! The portions are a good size, and honestly, you can't go wrong. Also, the camaron tostadas are straight fire. You can chill and eat at the tables or take it to go. Service is always fast and friendly, making it an easy favorite.

My bf and I stopped by Mariscos y Birrieria El Prieto on a Sunday morning and one of our favorite…read moreYouTubers suggested it. Ambiance: The place was busy but not overwhelmingly crowded. Just a heads up before you go, there is no seating. It's a standing-room-only setup with barrel tables throughout the outdoor space. You order from one of the trucks, find a place to stand, and enjoy your food. The atmosphere felt lively and authentic, making it part of the experience. Service: Service was quick and efficient despite the crowd. There was even someone helping direct parking, which made arriving and finding a spot much easier. Food: The complimentary consommé completely stole the show for me. It was rich, flavorful, and packed with chunks of seafood. Every bite had a deep, savory flavor with just the right amount of spice. It was honestly my favorite thing we tried. We ordered the Gobernador, the Negrita, and fish tacos. The Gobernador was loaded with shrimp and melted cheese, creating the perfect combination of rich, savory seafood flavor. The shrimp tasted incredibly fresh and was cooked perfectly. The Negrita was another standout, piled high with shrimp, sliced avocado, and topped with an oyster that added even more fresh ocean flavor. It was served with tostadas on the side, and every bite was packed with bold seasoning, fresh seafood, and great texture. The fish taco was good and made with fresh ingredients. My bf and I are big foodies and have eaten a lot of fish tacos over the years, so we're probably tougher critics than most. While it wasn't our favorite item of the meal, it was still enjoyable, and the Gobernador and Negrita were the clear standouts for us. While the prices are a little higher, the quality, freshness, and portion sizes help justify it. Overall, this was a great experience from start to finish. Between the flavorful seafood, and generous portions, it's definitely worth coming back again.

Breakfast after church with friends and family.... Most definitely one of our favorite spots…read more Always great service, vibes & delicious food. #DiningWithTheAndersons #ComidaMexicana #SundayVibes #Familia #ChulaVista

We have visited this restaurant a few times in the past and always had a great experience, which is…read morewhy I confidently recommended it to my family. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different and extremely disappointing. Our waitress, Yesenia, provided very poor customer service from the beginning. She was rude, inattentive, and made us feel unwelcome. Some guests requested water and never received it. Our food did not come out at the same time, and several dishes were cold when served. I also specifically ordered hard shell tacos and instead received soft tacos. One thing we did enjoy was the shrimp cocktail, which was delicious. However, two people ordered it at the beginning of the meal, and only one received it on time. The other person did not receive their shrimp cocktail until about 15 minutes after everyone else had already received and started eating their meals. That delay made the dining experience even more frustrating. What made the situation even more upsetting was how mistakes were handled. One of my friends mentioned to Yesenia in Spanish that the service had not been good, but there was no apology or attempt to improve the situation. Later, while packing up uneaten food to-go, she dropped the food all over the floor and did not apologize or offer to replace it. I also spoke directly with the manager about our concerns. At first, he did not seem to understand me, even when I spoke in Spanish. Eventually he understood, but unfortunately there was still no apology, concern, or effort made to correct the situation. To make matters worse, our bill was approximately $172, and a tip of $24 was added despite the extremely poor service we received. It was embarrassing to bring my family to a restaurant I had spoken so highly about, only to have such a terrible experience. The service was absolutely horrible, and based on this visit, I would not recommend this restaurant.

Charlie was very welcoming and respectful. From the start he provided detailed explanation of the…read moremenu. Ambiance is very nice, not too fancy and a right amount of homey environment!

Service is always the finest! Ambience is like a true…read moreItalian restaurant, way bigger than a real one. Chicken stripes were a little bit dry but the fettuccine was awesome, the carbonara too. Loved the saprtacus spritz, recommend totally!

Great service and AMAZING food!…read more We got the fried catfish + wing combo fried HARD with extra lemon pepper So damn good if you haven't checked this place out please do you won't regret it

My in laws live down the street from Captain Sams which is located inside of Sunny's Market in…read moreChula Vista (Broadway and Roosevelt). We have been in there multiple times to pick up a fried catfish dinner. The food is always "on point" and has a lot of flavor but I recommend requesting no salt or seasoning on your fish or fries as they both have a lot of flavor already. Everyone that works there is very nice and you won't be left waiting around a long time for your food. You can always buy a drink or snack in the market while you wait. If you ever have a craving for fish and chips, you won't be disappointed at Captain Sams!

They have a few locations in sd and we have been to a couple. Food is reliable and tasty. We…read moreloved their service and various fish offerings. Service is also great. Pulp was on point and fish fries were unique and tasty. Definitely one of the favorites to check out in sd

I've been here before, but it was my partner's first time trying it. I went with two fish tacos and…read morea shrimp taco, while she got the ceviche, one fish, and one house special. The tacos I had were solid, and the salsa added a great kick that really brought everything together. My partner's fish ceviche was good, but the house special was just alright, she wasn't the biggest fan of the base used in it. All in all, it's a solid seafood spot and definitely worth checking out.