Common Theory Chula Vista

1980 Optima St, Chula Vista
(619) 271-6698

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Bulgogi Cheesesteak Sandwich
Bulgogi Cheese Steak Sandwich
Margherita Flatbread
Crispy Chicken Wings
Buffalo Cauliflower
Pork Sisig Bowl
Duck Fat Fries
Shishito Pepper
Hummus Platter
Pretzel Balls

LAGER GROWLER (32 OZ)
LAGER GROWLER (32 OZ Growler Included)
One of our Lagers in a 32 oz Growler, Bartender's Choice.

IPA GROWLER (32 OZ)
IPA GROWLER (32 OZ GROWLER INCLUDED)
One of our IPAs in a 32 oz Growler, Bartender's Choice.

HAZY IPA GROWLER (32 OZ)
HAZY IPA GROWLER (32 OZ GROWLER INCLUDED)
One of our Hazy IPAs in a 32 oz Growler, Bartender's Choice.

CIDER/KOMBUCHA (32 OZ)
CIDER/KOMBUCHA (32 OZ GROWLER INCLUDED)

Sharable Appetizer
Duck Fat Fries
shoestring fries tossed duck fat topped with shredded duck confit, fried egg, gravy, scallions
Crispy Chicken Wings
your choice of: salt & pepper, smoked maple bbq, mango habanero, or hellfire (tossed)
Fried Calamari
Banana Peppers, Szechuan Spice, Fresh Herbs, Ct Cocktail Sauce, Grilled Lemon
Hummus Platter
house-made chipotle hummus, lavash crackers, fresh tomatoes and cucumber, garlic naan bread
Pretzel Balls
11 Pretzel balls w/ IPA mustard and Beer Cheese on the side
Double Fried Corn "Ribs"
Sweet Corn, Elote Dip, Butter, & Scallions
Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
White Shrimp (2 Skewers), Thai Green Curry Labneh, Shave Carrot Salad, Thai Basil.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Cauliflower w/ rice flour, buffalo sauce, green onions, house ranch
Fried Brussels
Miso Honey Mustard, Bacon, Pickled Golden Raisins, goat cheese, and Sesame

Salads
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, house Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, thyme bread crumbs
CT Greens
mixed Tuscan greens, champagne basil vinaigrette, red onions, strawberries, celery, goat cheese, candied almonds
Arugula and Melon Salad

Flatbread
Margherita Flatbread
slow-roasted tomato sauce, house cheese blend, fresh basil ricotta, parmesan
Chinese Sausage Flatbread
house pork sausage blend, arrabiata sauce, house cheese blend, parmesan, basil
Salami and Cheese Flatbread
slow-roasted tomato sauce, garlic, house cheese blend, parmesan, basil
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Gojuchang BBQ sauce, House Cheese Blend, Red Onions, Pickled Jalapeños, Scallions, Crispy Onions.

Burger & Sandwich
CT Burger
½# premium burger blend, iceberg lettuce, caramelized onions, tomatoes, kimchi house spread, garlic aioli, american cheese, seeded brioche bun
Wagyu Burger
½# A5 Wagyu, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, caramelized onions, gochujang mayo, garlic aioli
Szechuan Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
Szechuan peppercorn-fried chicken thigh, Szechuan oil, kimchi cabbage slaw, seeded brioche bun
Bulgogi Cheese Steak Sandwich
Korean-style marinated beef, roasted bell peppers, sautéed onions, pickled jalapeno, swiss cheese, garlic aioli, grilled demi baguette
SIDE FRIES
French Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Entrees
Pork Sisig Bowl
crispy pork belly, red onion, jalapeno, green chile, cilantro, calamansi-soy sauce, buttered garlic rice, sunny side up egg, green onion
Spam Kimchi Fried Rice
fried rice, spam, chopped kimchi, garlic, onions, butter, Dashida, sunny side up egg, furikake, sesame seed, green onion
Mussels
1lb of Mussels With Chinese Sausage, Fresh Cilantro and your choice of Tom Kha, White Wine, or Hell Fire Sauce
Chicken Katsu Plate
Furikake Mac Salad, Steamed Rice, Shaved Cabbage, House Katsu Sauce w/ Lemon Wedge
Hoisin-Glazed Salmon
Hoisin-Glazed Verlasso Salmon, Green Papaya Salad, Roasted Mushrooms, Sweet Chile Vinaigrette
Beer-Battered Fish Tacos
Local Caught White Fish coated In House Beer Battered, Shredded Cabbage, Green Chili Sauce, Gochujang Aioli, Cilantro w/ a side Salsa Taqueria

Kid's Food
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Kid's Cheese Flat bread
Whole Cheese Flatbread. Add Pepperoni or Chicken for an additional cost
Kid's Pasta
Kid's Pasta w/ Choice of Red Sauce or Butter
Kid's Smash Burger
Brioche Bun, American Cheese and Burger Patty that's smashed to perfection

Soda Fountain
Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Orange Crush
Dr. Pepper
Starry
Mtn Dew
Raspberry Tea
Pink Lemonade

SPECIALTY HOUSE-MADE DRINKS
Strawberry Lemonade
Mango-Nade
Guava Lemonade
Charcoal Calamansi-Ade

NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL
Arayes (Lebanese beef stuffed pita), tzatziki sauce, Greek salad

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Recent Reviews

Outstanding gastropub experience at Common Theory Otay Ranch! The eclectic Asian-inspired menu shines with bold flavors—think Szechuan spicy chicken sandwich and kimchi fried rice that hit all the right notes. Paired with an impressive rotating selection of 30 local craft beers on tap, it's a beer lover's paradise. The vibe is warm and inclusive, blending Korean-Chinese-Mexican-American influences into a true California gem. Even on a bustling evening, the service...
October 2025
Ube ppancakes with chicken were pretty good. Can't beet their happy hour specials. However they can improve on the ube pancakes, they were a bit too chalky. Other than that everything was great.
October 2025
Awesome food! I had the wagyu burger and I am not a fan of blue cheese at all! And this thing blew mi mind how good it was! Good fries and excellent beer! The service a little slow but not too bad, I would have expected faster service since the time we went there it was not too busy.
September 2025

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Common Theory Chula Vista

1980 Optima St, Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 271-6698