When the hubby goes with you to the doctors, we have a breakfast date afterwards. Great service & yummy food. That poblano sauce was so yummy!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #BreakfastDate #ComidaMexicana #ChulaVista read more

Talavera Azul - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The food is almost worth the wait. Coming to this resturant on an empty stomach may not be the best idea. The wait time is long especially between 10-12pm. There isnt a ton of places to sit while waiting either, a few chairs outside. Once seated, the decore of the place is very nice. Not overly tacky but nicely placed talaveras around the resturant paying homage to the name and culture. The food does mexican breakfast justice & the portions make up for the long wait time. While a little pricey to me for eggs and tortillas, the food is good. What gives this restaurant it's 3 stars for me was the attitude of the staff. May have been an overly busy day and patience were running thin but my husband and I noticed that asking for additional coffee or salsa seems to bother the waitress. Getting her attention for the check and pay at the host stand felt the same as well. Again, might have been an off day but for me, hospitality and the lack of greatly discourages me returning to this resturant. read more

We came here on a pretty busy day and the place was packed, which made us feel like it must be really good and worth the wait. We ended up waiting about 20 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all. The pricing is a little on the higher side, but not unreasonable. It's not overly expensive, just something to keep in mind. I got orange juice which came out to 6 dollars.. That said, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. It wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out either. It felt like something I could make at home, and maybe even better. Because of that, I personally didn't really understand the hype. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it's probably not somewhere I would go out of my way to return to. read more

I really love this restaurant! The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because instead of 5 is because of the long wait times. It doesn't stop me from having brunch here because the food is delicious! If you plan on coming I recommend getting here early to add your name to the waitlist. They don't reserve ahead. The parking is metered/paid or you can park in the parking structure across the street for free. The servers are all very kind and helpful. The decoration inside is very cute Talavera styled. read more

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There was a bit of a wait when I got there but trust me when I say it was definitely worth it! I plan to go again soon! I ordered the panela omelette with chipotle chilaquilled read more

Talavera Azul - Panela and green chili omelette with chipotle chilaquilles - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Food 10/10 got the chilaquiles en salsa verde with shredded chicken it was AMAZING!! The cafe de la olla was horrible super sweet tasted more like piloncillo than coffee. It took them 15 min to get out utensils and a drink and then waited an extra 30 min for our order to be taken not sure if they were short staff. Other than that food a 8.5/10 customer service a 5/10. read more

Food was great and service was good. Not a long wait and once we were seated everything flowed.

If you're looking for genuine Mexican chilaquiles for breakfast, you'll find them in the heart of downtown Chula Vista at Talavera Azul. They offer an extensive selection of authentic chilaquiles sauces, and you truly can't go wrong with any--green, red, mole, or chipotle cream. If you're feeling indecisive, ask for the divorciados option so you can enjoy two flavors in one dish, and add eggs for the perfect finishing touch. Their café de la olla is a must, and you can't leave without trying one of their fresh juices--the orange juice is my personal favorite. The service is consistently wonderful. The only downside is that they're often busy, with wait times ranging from 20 minutes to an hour, but it's absolutely worth it. Their popularity speaks to the quality, and the intimate setting--decorated with beautiful, authentic Talavera pottery--creates a warm, welcoming Mexican ambiance that makes the experience feel truly genuine. read more

Talavera Azul - Menú - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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So I've heard a lot of this place and after seeing it on food network we've been wanting to visit and finally got the opportunity on Saturday the 26th. As usual there was a line out the door to get in and we were told we had about a 30 minute wait. That wait turned into about 45 minutes.......once we were finally seated I noticed they were obviously pretty busy and it took a little for someone to actually come over and take our order. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and my fiancé ordered the chilaquiles both in green sauce. We also ordered the kids quesadilla for my daughter. The quesadilla came out right away which was nice and my daughter dug in, she really enjoyed it. Now we sat there talking amongst ourselves as my daughter ate and we waited for our food. And I can't specifically say how long it took but my daughter, watching videos on my phone finished her meal before our ever came out. When the food arrived my enchiladas looked great and I'll say that the flavors on top of the dish....sauce, the cotija, the pickled onions were absolutely delicious. The issue I had and I know it sounds weird to say there was "too much" chicken but the chicken tasted very bland so with as much as they had in the enchiladas, you got that initial great flavor and after a couple chews it got completely lost in the bland chicken. But still a good dish. The chilaquiles which I did sample were much better in my opinion. All this great flavors I spoke of were not dulled immediately. Also a note, I ordered the limonada and that drink was the most sour lemonade I've ever drank. It gave you that burn in your chest if you drank too much of it. I noticed another gentleman had also ordered it and was cutting it with water every sip he took. Overall pretty good food, but considering the wait both outside and inside the restaurant I'll satisfy my enchilada cravings somewhere else. read more

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Tasty food, nice menu selection. Waited 40 minutes on a Monday, 2 ppl, so it's busy. All food arrived lukewarm. read more

The rice is a 10/10!! The server was so kind and greeted us right away and took our drink order. I got the carrot juice and I would definitely recommend that. We ordered taquitos were not the best. But my enchilada were delicious. The sopes were okay. The decor inside is cute. Went on a holiday weekend was pretty busy but the waitlist went by quickly. read more

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This is a great brunch spot if you want a full breakfast paired with a nap afterwards. Their menu consists of staple mexican household dishes for breakfast and lunch. My family and I attended on a Saturday morning around 11am and the wait was only 30 minutes. The inside isn't really built for large parties so I wouldn't advise parties larger than 6 to get brunch here. My chile relleno plate came hot and I ate every last bit. Our waiter was a bit delayed with drinks, but other than that staff was very attentive. Their tortillas are also very yummy. read more

Talavera Azul - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I've been going to this place for breakfast/brunch for several years. The ambiance is thoughtful. Lovely things hanging on the walls. The service is very good every time I go. The food is always yummy and I just love their chilaquiles divorciados. read more

Came here extra early on a Saturday with a girl friend so that we wouldn't have to wait too long. We didn't get there early enough at 9:10 we put out names on the list and were told 20-25 minutes which really ended up being about 45. But well worth the wait! I was surprised to see they had a mente cristo, my all time fave breakfast meal. I ordered that with no ham and they were ok with the change. Food prep was quick and delicious! The place inside is pretty spacious, with all the casa azul-like plates and ceramics as decor. So cute! read more

Talavera Azul - Ives tea and hot chocolate with all the whip cream - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Came in for brunch today. It was a bit tricky looking for free parking & ended up paying a parking meter for 2 hours. There was a wait time for us to be seated. The food had good portions & good flavor. We all ordered different kind of chilaquiles. They all come with beans and potatoes and you can add different toppings for additional cost. The inside is decorated with the Talavera theme and lots of crosses. The only thing that was missing today was the customer service. There was no greeting when we walked in and the staff seemed busy and rushed. The server did make a joke about perhaps us looking for a babysitter due to my friends having babies with them, funny joke but kinda dry. It was a good brunch with my friends but not sure If i would come back soon. read more

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There's a reason this place is ALWAYS busy.. great food and even better prices! It's a chill, and great brunch spot. The orange juice is freshly squeezed, cafe de olla is delicious, the horchata/jamaica is great. The food is also good sized portions, traditional and gourmet. Highly recommend getting the chilaquiles or enchiladas! Both are so good. read more

Breakfast was a hit!! This place is fully authentic mexican food. Throughly impressed with the decor and service. The wait was long I have to warn you to be patient. The wait is well worth it. Food came quick once we were seated. My teen also raved about the food. If anyone knows teenagers they are hard to impress. We started off with fresh banana smoothies and cafe de la olla. Next we got the best queso fundido. It was once of the biggest orders I've had. Lots of choizo and Rajas. They did not skimp on the serving size. We shared an order of chilaquiles. Let me tell you these stayed crunchy to each bite. The flavors were outstanding. Creamy full of flavor food that did not disappoint. Our neighbors next to us raved about the espadana omelet. That will be next !! Give this place a try. read more

Talavera Azul - Queso fundido - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Food is good and great customer service. The ambience is terrible, I meet my 2 girlfriends and we had to try to hear each other but the noise level is horrible. Maybe it's the set up or the dining area? This happened the last time I dined in this restaurant. read more

Good waitress service and good food only thing is that waitress are kind of giving mean vibes or serious faces instead of welcoming attitudes read more

* service was great * The food was delicious * great casual ambiance Today is a holiday so there was no wait however there is always a wait time. They have a great Cafe De la holla if you like sweet coffee you will enjoy it. I always mix half olla half regular and its perception in a cup. Today we tried the Machaca plate and the huevos divorciados the sauces were so tasty loved my plate I finished everything I mean even there beans were good they tasted homemade. A must-try. We definitely will be back. read more

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Food, atmosphere and service were top notch! I truly enjoyed the croissant with egg & bacon. The fruit bowl topped it off. - I live in North Texas. Next trip to the San Diego area I'm sure to find myself at this restaurant. read more

Food was delicious, service was exceptionally fast with our orders. Ambiance was that of a family restaurant. Definitely will come back again. Queso fundido is so good. read more

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Have returned a couple times now for their food. I love their chilaquiles and queso fundido. read more

Talavera Azul - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Everything was great until I saw a huge cockroach crawling across the dinning room floor. Then I saw a server scoop it up in a dust pan and walk towards the back of the restaurant. Needless to say, I could not finish my food. People say that those are "outside/water cockroaches," and that they're common in downtown Chula Vista, but no thank you! But up until then, the food and service was good. Will not be returning. read more

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The food was delicious!!yummy. The Machaca Sonora with roasted potatoes, fried beans and I add two fried eggs. delicious read more

Talavera Azul - It was Machaca Sonora with fried pinto beans, roasted potatoes and two fried eggs. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Bomb chilaquiles! Highly recommend when in the South Bay! Super friendly and homey vibe too. read more

Talavera Azul - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Good food for a good price and great portions. There was an item on the menu that includes a omelette and chilaquiles and potatoes for a good price. The food is tasty and the service is great. read more

Talavera Azul - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Muy rico todo, Los meseros muy atento , el restaurante muy limpio. El cafe de olla esta muy rico read more

Talavera Azul - Yo me pedi unos chilaquiles de mole con un huevo estrellado - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We liked the food service and ambiance. We could of parked in the front of the restaurant.

We came to Talavera Azul on a Saturday around 9:00 AM and had about a 30-minute wait - totally worth it! I ordered the chilaquiles with poblano sauce, topped with eggs over easy, shredded chicken, and avocado. My girlfriend had the Huevos Rancheros with Christmas sauce. Both dishes came with beans (so flavorful!) and perfectly seasoned country potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection, packed with flavor, and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous - neither of us ate for the rest of the day. The restaurant is quaint, clean, and has a welcoming vibe. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic and satisfying breakfast/brunch in the area! read more

Talavera Azul - Huevos Rancheros with Christmas sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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First off the price isn't too bad with everything that we ordered. I have been around to different brunch places where they charge an insane amount for chilaquiles. We ordered the Chilaquiles Verde with beef, Poblano & chipotle sauce, Cafe de olla and horchata. The chilaquiles verde i enjoyed because it had the right amount of spice and a good lemon after taste. I will say that the shredded beef was drenched in lemon because it was overwhelmingly sour. The refried beans and house potatoes were okay. The poblano & chipotle chilaquiles have a creamy and great tasting flavor. The cafe de olla was so good ! Didnt even need to add creamer or sugar it was perfect the way it was. The horchata was your pretty average standard of horchata. The restaurant is a small shop and easy to miss, but the mexican theme inside is nice. It's in the name itself , talavera azul ! Lots of lovely blue pottery inside on the shelfs , and what stood out to me was the huge bottle of casa azul ! The service was exceptional, staff were friendly and attentive . I enjoyed this place , it was a great price and good food. read more

Talavera Azul - Chilaquiles Verde - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Food is always amazing! Excellent service and affordable. Very busy restaurant but the wait is worth it.

Talavera Azul is the best, no matter what I order I am always pleased and satisfied with my order. Their prices are also reasonable and their cafe de olla the best! Highly recommended read more

AFTER COVID, wow this place is back up to speed with how good they used to be. Thank GOODNESS! Their food is delicious. Staff is kind and friendly. Super fast and efficient! I am glad they listened to their reviews and actually made a change for the better! Thanks so much you guys! You are my go to breakfast and brunch spot in Chula! read more

Love the chilaquiles my favorite. Café de la olla is delicious. Just have patience there always a waiting list. Love this place

I've been coming here for years and it's always been pretty consistent. I only come for their chilaquiles so I can't attest to their other menu items however for their chilaquiles, they are probably the best I've ever had anywhere. Their sauce is so creamy compared to other places and everything just hits. They no longer do the divorciado mixed chilaquiles anymore which was a huge bummer, I had to ask them to put the mixed sauces and they told me they'll do it that one time but won't be able to do it anymore, not sure why they stopped doing it but I appreciated that they still did it for me. The ambiance is nice, they have a lot of nice blue decorations in there to go with the talavera azul vibe. My only complaint is that they only have 1 bathroom which always seems to be occupied, but other than that this place is highly recommended! read more

Talavera Azul - Their $5 bottle of champagne with their mimosas ($25) - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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This place is always busy, but worth the wait. If you eat here on the weekend, be prepared for long wait times. Weekdays are not as bad, and we were seated right away. However, it got pretty busy and filled up around 10am. There is only indoors seating and the street parking can be limited. There are few metered spots in front and not many options. Best place to park is across the street in the free 3 hour parking structure and walk across. The place is clean, prices are reasonable, and one of my favorite places in Chula for breakfast. The staff is friendly and the food is prepared rather quick considering how busy they get. The food is flavorful and the portions are big in my opinion. I'm always taking home leftovers unless I share. They are known for their Chilaquiles and they are all delicious (red, green, poblano, chipotle, mole). You can add eggs or a meat of choice to your meal and they come with beans and potatoes. They serve a variety of beverages including cafe de olla and mimosas. I've eaten their sopes, chorizo, breakfast burrito, and the queso. Everything I've eaten here I've enjoyed. The food very flavorful and always made right. Great breakfast place and worth trying. read more

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After seeing the amount of people waiting outside, I was prepared to skip this place but glad I didn't. The wait was shorter than expected and the inside was clean and nicely decorated. We ordered the poblano sauce chilaquiles and chipotle sauce chilaquiles and both were even better than expected. They were so creamy, flavorful and not too spicy. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned too. Definitely adding this place on my list of favorite brunch spots. read more

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Came here since we were in the area and heard they had good chilaquiles. It was a busy Sunday morning and we added to their waitlist. Took around 30minutes to get seated which wasn't a problem since it was busy and the host did tell us it would be about that long. Once we were seated, we already knew what we wanted and ordered right away. We got the half mole/chipotle chilaquiles with beef and the verde chilaquiles with eggs and chorizo. We were surprised that it took another 30minutes to get our food after ordering! The food itself was pretty good. Portions are fairly large. The restaurant is clean. read more

Talavera Azul - Verde Chilaquiles with Eggs and Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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They have pablano sauce that I absolutely love. It's served over eggs and comes with tortillas! Yummy. There are one of the only places that I order cafe de olla, bc it's so delicious- just like grandma used to make. read more