Restaurants in Vista
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Best Restaurants
“This place is amazing. So yummy and the owners and staff are so kind and always attentive and the food is fresh.”
“? ? ? Great vibes, lots of bar seating, TVs to watch the game, and a great happy hour menu from 3-6. I like the IPA and the Mango wheat beer. They have plenty of food options with a good burger and fried chicken sandwich.
There’s a small parking lot if you take the first left after passing Prey Brewing.”
“Shaks came recommended to us by our wedding photographer. Upon finding out they were Armenian Lebanese (same as my family!), we knew we would book with them. As we lived out of the country, our parents went to the menu tasting and had the time of their lives. They came back raving about the place and said we have to book. Totally didn't understand the assignment of narrowing down the menu items we should have on the big day, lol. but that's a testament to how good the food is (especially the fresh falafel). Andrew was so helpful on calls, as he is very busy and emails weren't the best method of communication, and answered all of our questions, worked within our parameters and with a ton of integrity. The team was a delight on the day of and worked their tails off in the kitchen with a smile and in front of the guests. The food was a hit with the guest and I am still thinking about the garlic that I'm sure I smelled like on the wedding night because I just couldn't get enough, lol. The leftovers were awesome to have and to share with guests, too. We will be visiting Shak's when we're in the area as a nostalgia trip!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Very large Italian restaurant with good authentic food and large serving sizes. This place also doubles as a venue. The place has tons of seating and cute Italian decor throughout”
“Sundays are meal prep day so I venture over to the only vegan grocery in my area to grab the essentials for a week of easy lunches and found my all time favorite frozen pizza #blackbyrdpizza and so much more. Everything is here for a plant-based diet.🌿 #iykyk”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Ok Im picky and also Persian! Hands down. The best Persian food in the whole San Diego metropolitan. Koobideh, chicken, and barg was delicious. Rice so flavorful, like a homemade basmati rice by a traditional Persian mom!! Salad dressing and salads ON POINT! Shallot yogurt delicious and perfect proportions. Ugh, Ill be a regular. I don’t know how it was my first time. Thank you for the best persian food anyone can ask for.”
“Top notch! Everything about the yellow deli is nothing short of amazing!! Consistent food quality and friendly staff! My go to is the iced lime and honey yerba mate and a salmon sandwich. There are many yellow deli's in the US and abroad. I love taking family here because of the peaceful environment in which to enjoy a meal made with Love.”
“Theor pizza is really good. I love their wings. I ordered them extra crispy and they made them perfectly. My son referred me to come here. I didn't even know this gem was so close. I'll be back. However, I tried to find them on social media to post a review and couldn't find them. I think they would get more local traffic if they had a fb and ig page. The owners are super sweet and the food came out perfect.”
“Delicious, healthy food with solid high protein meal options! I love coming here to eat or to buy meal prep for crazier weeks when I can’t cook. Great addition to my own meals and it makes life so much easier. There are always a lot of fresh samples out to try and everyone is super nice!
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.”
“? ? ? Great vibes, lots of bar seating, TVs to watch the game, and a great happy hour menu from 3-6. I like the IPA and the Mango wheat beer. They have plenty of food options with a good burger and fried chicken sandwich.
There’s a small parking lot if you take the first left after passing Prey Brewing.”
“This place is awesome from great quality to customer service , Sean and Laura are very nice. I really recommend this place , so far I’ve tried the chicken chipotle torta ( bomb). Horchata oatmeal water ( the best ) . Fruit salads are very delicious as well. People you should give it a try, you won’t regret it.”
Outdoor Dining
“Shaks came recommended to us by our wedding photographer. Upon finding out they were Armenian Lebanese (same as my family!), we knew we would book with them. As we lived out of the country, our parents went to the menu tasting and had the time of their lives. They came back raving about the place and said we have to book. Totally didn't understand the assignment of narrowing down the menu items we should have on the big day, lol. but that's a testament to how good the food is (especially the fresh falafel). Andrew was so helpful on calls, as he is very busy and emails weren't the best method of communication, and answered all of our questions, worked within our parameters and with a ton of integrity. The team was a delight on the day of and worked their tails off in the kitchen with a smile and in front of the guests. The food was a hit with the guest and I am still thinking about the garlic that I'm sure I smelled like on the wedding night because I just couldn't get enough, lol. The leftovers were awesome to have and to share with guests, too. We will be visiting Shak's when we're in the area as a nostalgia trip!!”
“My girlfriend and I LOVE this place! Discovered it by accident two years ago when I moved to Carlsbad… I live an hour and a half north now but still a mandatory stop for us anytime we are in the area! Everyone working there is so friendly and you can’t beat the service!”
“Family owned Italian restaurant with pride in everything that they do and everything they serve. Our meal was perfect, from the homemade bread to my pasta primavera and the spumoni after the meal. We got the opportunity to chat with one of the family members about the history of this fine eatery and that just reinforced the dining experience. It is like family there; our server was in her 14th year. They must be doing something right!
Wheelchair accessibility: Disabled spaces a short distance away. Room for all sized wheelchairs inside.”
“One of the best food trucks in North County. Authentic ensenada fish & shrimp tacos. Made from there family recipe that originated in Ensenada ! Now these Tacos & burritos are actually better that the Mexican original as Meche's adds tomatoes and proprietary ingredients to upgrade what they offer. Very comfortably the best fish tacos of any food truck.”
“A community gem ?!!!! Extraordinary customer service and delicious food, A combination that is rare!! We were extremely happy with our food , we had de cocktail de campechana , fish taco, pulpo taco, enamorado pulpo taco and adobada. The food is cool to order and the seafood is as fresh as it gets. Needless to say, we will become regulars and everyone in the community and surroundings should come try them.”
“Mimosas, shot del patron,cazuelas mazapan lover,unas cuantas de las tantas bebidas que ofrece el restaurant vamos a texcoco en vista ca, riquisima comida, bebidas y ni que decir de la atencion, una chulada”
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“We came with the whole family (7 of us) from San Diego & Murrieta because based on its menu Los Cabos in Vista offered all the types of seafood (raw oysters, whole fish with head and tail, shrimp, octopus). Everything including the tacos we ordered was so finger-licking good!!! Compliments to the chefs! And best of all was the service from Beyonce & Karina - quick, helpful, friendly!!! Our only suggestion would be to please add oxtail to the menu!!! Gracias a todos.”
“This is litterally a hidden Gem, with Cornhole on Thursday Nights and Barbecue to accompany a great selection of beers. I am a sucker for a good Red. If you have been here before, come again and check it out again. If you have never been here come out on Thurday nights, watch some Football, practice your short game or hit the golf simulators or better yet play some Cornhole with North County Cornhole. No experience necessary, just bring yourself and a friend if you'd like. NCC will take care of the rest.”
“I got catfished by the website photos 🤦♂️
Look I don’t want to bash a restaurant, hence why I’m still giving 4 stars… and let’s be honest, even mediocre dumplings are still better than most food options out there.
But there’s a lot of room for improvement so I’ll keep things honest and maybe someone will care enough to use the feedback.
Let’s start with the good stuff… the garlic green beans were why far the best part of the meal. Huge portion, cooked perfectly, and stole the show.
Overall, very reasonable prices but if day charge more and increase quality and freshness of the food. Maybe it’s just not the best area to increase prices so I get it.
I went to this spot for the duck… but it looked nothing like the website photo. No crisp and mostly bone… just go with something else because duck isn’t this spots strong suit.
I’m 99% sure the Xiao Long Bao were straight outa the frozen goods aisle at Costco.
Rule of thumb for the future… if a dumpling spot isn’t making the dumplings out in the open, just find a new spot or don’t order dumplings.
Now I gotta say, they over delivered on the potion size of the shrimp fried rice portion but not many shrimp to be found in the pile of rice.
Overall, good spot if you’re high as a kite and looking for some affordable and big portion sizes to kill your Asian food craving. But if you’re looking for some fresh dumplings, you’ll find a better option 8 miles away over in San Marcos.”
“Loved the customer service especially for my nieces cause they're hungry and picky we got them some rice right away and made plain steamed tofu and my nieces faces lit up with joy when they brought the tofu! thank you for making my birthday dinner great for me and my family! Food was phenomenal my parents definitely want to come back!”
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Surf & Turf Fries is an absolute must-try! This dish is a genius fusion of Mexican flavors with a hearty American twist, and it completely blew me away.
The portion was huge, making it great for sharing (or not—no judgment here!).
What really stood out was the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The shrimp tasted buttery and well-seasoned, every element worked together in harmony, creating a mouthwatering experience I’ll definitely be coming back for.”
“this food was incredible- this is an absolute must go to restaurant. I am a huge fan of indian food and I would rank this in my top 5 favorites. Plus, our server was so sweet and friendly!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Person taking order should let you know if you order a la carte, it is only 1.50 more for combo. Food is ok, large servings. Salsa this day was ok. The next day not so good. Not consistent. Prices have gone up, 14.00 for 2 cheese enchiladas a la carte. 15.50 for combo. 7.00 for 5 rolled tacos.”
“Love this place, try to come once a week. Dog friendly and kid friendly with great staff and great quality food”
“I had an issue recently and contacted LRK. I wasn’t expecting what they gave me to correct the issue. OMG! I have been a LRK customer for almost a year now and I will continue! Great product and a beautiful company that believes in quality and taking care of their customers!! Please don’t change as you all get bigger at Local Roots!! Love you all!”
Takeout Restaurants
“A hidden gem for ☕ coffee in Vista Village!! Warm greeting from Barista & they have great coffee for those that appreciate a high quality cup of coffee!! Mostly expresso drinks, not a hugh menu but quality over quantity Is evident since they roast their own beans!! Cozy place to sit indoors w/ games & books. They offer a rewards program too👍!! My new fav spot!!🥰”
“As soon as I turned onto Main St., I knew this restaurant was going to be awesome.
From the sidewalk patio chairs and tables setup on the ‘curb’, to the old school decor, the paintings for sale, the classic crayons, and the age of their espresso machine (according to my barista son), this place did not disappoint.
We opened with the #1 voted Cinnamon Roll, just enough for the 6 of us. Excellent!!!
My family ordered the BigBird (BLT on toasted sourdough), a BLTA (BLT with avocado), the Monte Cristo, the Chicken Fried Steak, a short stack and mine was the Chorizo Omellette.
Once my plate landed, the aroma of the chorizo pulled me in and I was smitten.
Next time I’m in Vista, I’m eating here.
I posted a pic of my finished plate, you want to see what it looks like before, go here and order it. You won’t be disappointed.
I will be back.”
“A buddy of mine took me to this small joint Mexican restaurant in Vista. We both order Cani Asada burrito ?. The cashier lady is super friendly. The burrito is tasty and made just the way it should be. Meat, Fresca salsa, quacamole.! No BS rice and bean. Another bonus is chips and salsa included with your order.
Being away from San Diego for so long and unable to find a decent Mexican restaurant with authentic foods. This place hit all the spots.
Wish the meat a little bit rare, but I am satisfied with the meal. I definitely will stop by again when I am in the area. ??”
“We made the drive from LEGOLAND since this place had the best reviews in the area for pizza. It was definitely worth the drive. Louie, the owner, made some excellent pizzas for the family (including some picky kids) to enjoy. He knew the regulars by name, which is always a great sign.
The pizza was excellent, a thinner and crispy crust with a good amount of toppings. The pepperoni was perfectly caramelized with a bit of crunch, just the way I like it. Great service too, with a quaint atmosphere.
I will go out of my way to come again on our short trip from out of town.
Kid-friendliness: Plenty of kids and families dining here. Lots of TVs to distract them with too.”
“Sky Sushi has great service . The staff is great . The food is amazing. If you haven’t been there you need to go and try the food .”
“I got catfished by the website photos 🤦♂️
Look I don’t want to bash a restaurant, hence why I’m still giving 4 stars… and let’s be honest, even mediocre dumplings are still better than most food options out there.
But there’s a lot of room for improvement so I’ll keep things honest and maybe someone will care enough to use the feedback.
Let’s start with the good stuff… the garlic green beans were why far the best part of the meal. Huge portion, cooked perfectly, and stole the show.
Overall, very reasonable prices but if day charge more and increase quality and freshness of the food. Maybe it’s just not the best area to increase prices so I get it.
I went to this spot for the duck… but it looked nothing like the website photo. No crisp and mostly bone… just go with something else because duck isn’t this spots strong suit.
I’m 99% sure the Xiao Long Bao were straight outa the frozen goods aisle at Costco.
Rule of thumb for the future… if a dumpling spot isn’t making the dumplings out in the open, just find a new spot or don’t order dumplings.
Now I gotta say, they over delivered on the potion size of the shrimp fried rice portion but not many shrimp to be found in the pile of rice.
Overall, good spot if you’re high as a kite and looking for some affordable and big portion sizes to kill your Asian food craving. But if you’re looking for some fresh dumplings, you’ll find a better option 8 miles away over in San Marcos.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Love this place every local in vista definitely goes here I grew up here and this is my favorite childhood restaurant I go out of my way to eat here any chance I get. The food is amazing they give you very large portions so you definitely will have some for later. My favorite item is their boba drinks they are 10/10 I get that every time”
“Sometimes they have food. Mostly that which a regular brought in to share. There diamond pool tables. Best players I've played against so if you go for a challenge, like I do, you will only be disappointed by the wait. Not always long, but it is mostly. With it for the experience.
They take cards now. Not a great selection of booze or beer. Basically lower end and someone l domestics.”
“I love Rubio's. Their fish tacos are consistently good. I wish they still had the mango mahi-mahi, but the wild-caught mahi-mahi is good, too. The staff here is always friendly and helpful, even when I mess up my own mobile order. Thanks to Rubio's for good food and good people.”
“I come here almost every single day and the staff are wonderful they are the nicest people I know in this area and make every drink I ask for. The boba is fresh and amazing which goes perfect with all of there drinks they also have sandwiches which are fresh an awesome it’s the best boba place I’ve probably ever been to. Don’t listen to any bad reviews this place is amazing and I love it”
“First time eating here. Was working in the area and looked up taco shops near by and found this place and saw great reviews. This place lived up to the reviews. I believe it has a new name from what I saw inside it said Raskals Taco Shop. If your ever near by, definitely consider checking this place out. It was clean and ambient and service was great. Definitely recommend this place 💯. The carne asada nachos were fire! 🔥”
“Loved the customer service especially for my nieces cause they're hungry and picky we got them some rice right away and made plain steamed tofu and my nieces faces lit up with joy when they brought the tofu! thank you for making my birthday dinner great for me and my family! Food was phenomenal my parents definitely want to come back!”
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Had an amazing experience at Backstreet Brewer thanks to Kevin! He was absolutely awesome — friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about his craft. He made some of the best drinks I’ve ever had, perfectly tailored to our preferences. The atmosphere was great, but Kevin really made it special with his top-notch service and positive energy. Highly recommend this place and definitely ask for Kevin if you want a fantastic bar experience. Will be coming back for sure!”
“It is a fruit and juice bar With green juices and smoothies they also have fruit salads Along with several Mexican Frozen desserts They have the real fruit base home made ice cream that taste very good dairy and water base don't forget the 24 hour self serve vending machine For purified in alkaline drinking water and much more goodies. With all your necessary bottling products for drinking water”
Cheap Eats
“Alejandra was very nice and professional. The food was very tasty and made to order. Fresh chips and salsa tortillas. I definitely recommend you to come and try their food. Very humble people and hard working. I look forward to coming back really soon. Thanks again, Alejandra! God bless! Chris! 🙏❤️🙏💪🙌”
“Such a nice local deli that offers guaranteed fresh drinks and food each day! I had the Açai Bowl and I have never tasted one before that had the perfect blend for my dish! You have to, HAVE TO stop by and add this spot to your favorite locations so you can enjoy everything that they have to offer!!!”
“Milk Organics is the best place to eat healthy in Vista! Delicious açaí and pitaya bowls, vegan pastries, amazing sandwiches, awesome smoothies and superb homemade granola. I definitely recommend stopping by. The decor is super cool and the staff is friendly and kind!”
“So much bang for a small buck. I ordered a small strawberry cheesecake ice cream. I got a huge serving of ice cream in a nicely sized waffle cone. There were massive chunks of cheesecake in the ice cream which had me whooping and hollering. Kind server gave me a cup, spoon, abd extra napkins. If you're ever cloudy, come here for a ray of flavorful sunshine. Brightened my day.!”
“My all-time favorite pan dulce is an empanada de Calabasa which for some reason aren't made at all panaderias. THANKFULLY this spot has them along with all the other delicious Mexican sweet bread and some out of this world breakfast sandwiches. I made sure to stock up for the weekend and am currently doing my yum yum happy dance as I enjoy one with my coffee.”
“This is one of my very favorite places to get pan and champurrado. The staff there are so friendly. If you want to taste great oaxacan food this is the place to go”
“Super nice staff. Have food allergies to contend with and they were very accomodating. We love Oaxacan dishes and everything we got was great! Tlayuda was crisp with generous amounts of oaxacan cheese and black bean sauce, spicy mole chicken and rice also wonderful with just the right amount of heat. Molletes are savory and delicious too”
Latest Reviews
“Domino’s needs to be shut down!!!! I ordered a simple pepperoni pizza, lg. also an order of garlic knotts for delivery. They delivery driver quilted me $35.00. I said r u kidding me. The pizza was horrible! They said when I called later it was $17.99 plus the garlic knotts were 5.99. Delivery guy was 6 bucks. Total was 35.00. Terrible terrible pizza. I will never order from them again!!!! I only did because my son ordered it for me cause I’m handicapped,unable to pick up stuff. Not only that but they don’t even carry Parmesan or red pepper upon delivery. They probly charge extra for that too. Wow! I called the next day and the girl on the phone would not even even acknowledge me. I had to ask if she was still there. I hope they get shut down!!!!!!!!!”
“This place right down the street from my home. I have been going here for years now & will continue to do so. Everyone is very friendly & the donuts are delicious. Yesterday my husband and I stopped by at noon to pick up 3 dozens of donuts to take to our cousins viewing in Tj. We told this to the lady helping us, then she said "wait, let me give you something!" And she gave us 1 dozen donuts for FREE! Her kindness just brought joy to my heart & we thank her for her beautiful action. You all have a blessed weekend.”
“North Coast Church Coffee House is one of the best. They serve the best coffees under the Lord’s name. The staff are always smiling, and cheerful. Thanks for a place to hang out, or have a bible study session.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Ok Im picky and also Persian! Hands down. The best Persian food in the whole San Diego metropolitan. Koobideh, chicken, and barg was delicious. Rice so flavorful, like a homemade basmati rice by a traditional Persian mom!! Salad dressing and salads ON POINT! Shallot yogurt delicious and perfect proportions. Ugh, Ill be a regular. I don’t know how it was my first time. Thank you for the best persian food anyone can ask for.”
“Top notch! Everything about the yellow deli is nothing short of amazing!! Consistent food quality and friendly staff! My go to is the iced lime and honey yerba mate and a salmon sandwich. There are many yellow deli's in the US and abroad. I love taking family here because of the peaceful environment in which to enjoy a meal made with Love.”
“Came in looking to get a wing deal and Grace was incredibly helpful and pointed out a way to save a few bucks and still get the same amount we were looking for. And Manny was equally as helpful when it came to navigating a few dietary restrictions. Thank you and great job!”
“What a great experience.. great beer and an awesome place.. for sure will be backs and will bring friends with me.. cheers 🍻”