35 South Bay Restaurants Offering Takeout and Delivery

New operations comply with recommendations to curb possible COVID-19 spread

by Mario A. Cortez Mar 20, 2020, 8:45am PDT

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by Mario A. Cortez Mar 20, 2020, 8:45am PDT

After a County mandate ordering restaurants to end dine-in service was issued on Monday afternoon, many restaurants in the South Bay remain open for carryout and delivery orders.

Here’s a frequently-updated guide to restaurants offering off-premise dining options.

To further support the region’s restaurant industry, consider purchasing a gift card or gift certificate to be used at a later date.

Babycakes Imperial Beach

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Delivery is available through all major delivery apps. The shop will be including a free small coffee with all curbside orders.

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874 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 575-2253

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Doggos Gus

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Doggos Gus’ Baja dogs are still available through Uber Eats and Doordash. Grill-at-home “doggo kits” are also available, containing six Tj-style wrapped franks and bolillo buns plus and all the fixings, for $20.

805 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(760) 427-2409

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Coronado Brewing Company - Imperial Beach

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The Imperial Beach outpost will remain open along with Coronado Brewing’s two other locations with a limited food menu and beer, wine, kombuchas and cider to-go at 15% off. All kegs are 20% off. Place orders by phone for pick-up. More info here

875 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 423-4900

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The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32

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The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32 in National City will keep its doors open for takeout orders and retail sales of beer and wine. The restaurant recently added delivery through Doordash to serve its regulars.

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3201 Marina Way, National City, CA 91950

(619) 718-6240

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Esquina Vintage and Coffee

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This newcomer to National City Boulevard will continue pouring coffee and serving Mexican desserts to go for walk-ins. Business hours will vary, with notifications through social media.

640 National City Blvd & 6th St b, t E 7th St Ste 130, National City, CA 91950

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Trident Coffee

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Takeout and retail sales will continue at the Trident Coffee tap room in Imperial Beach. Roasted beans will also be available through the company’s online shop.

536 13th St #6, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 522-4905

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Naturale Deli

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Chef Priscilla Curiel’s side project will be taking orders via Doordash, Postmates, and Grubhub. Walk-in service will continue for takeout customers only. Check Instagram stories for any updates.

310 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

(619) 512-1599

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Gorditas Don Andres

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The South Bay’s only gorditas specialist will continue offering its 17 guisado flavors via all major food delivery apps. Pick up orders available via phone.

1903 Highland Ave #5832, National City, CA 91950

(619) 474-2244

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Machete Beer House

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After shutting down for a week, National City’s premier taproom will reopen for retail and to-go sales with abridged hours. Fill up a growler or pick up some rare bottles from 2 p.m through 7 p.m.

2325 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

(619) 773-6986

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Tacos El Gordo

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The perennially popular Tacos El Gordo will be altering operations at its Chula Vista locations in different ways. It’s main location on Broadway will only be accepting call-in orders for curbside customers at (619) 271-7222.

The original H Street location will be operating its drive thru window, doing Doordash deliveries and taking in phone orders at (619) 207-0144.

The Palm Avenue location will be closing until further notice.

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556 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 271-7222

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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Pick up and delivery of food and retail sales of beer and wine remain active at this Chula Vista Center eatery.

555 Broadway Suite 1019, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 591-2490

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Grindhouse

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Grindhouse is closing down its shop space and offering window service for to-go orders. While the full menu remains available, hours will be shortened to 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.

260 1/2 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 576-0582

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Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co.

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Window service for 32-ounce crowlers is available as of Monday. Deliveries can be arranged through Instagram messages.

259 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 271-4853

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Tacos el Vaquero

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A common stop on Third Avenue bar crawls, El Vaquero will keep slinging tacos to-go. Check Instagram for daily hours.

269 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 678-4177

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Brew Bar.

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Take out orders will only be available at this Third Avenue coffee shop and vegan kitchen. Shorter hours are from “10-is to 8-ish” and no-contact payment through Apple Pay is available.

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277 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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California Sushi

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Regular hours are in place at this inventive downtown Chula Vista sushi spot. Call for curbside orders.

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337 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 422-4488

Taqueria 2 Potrillos

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This Tijuana-style taqueria will be taking carryout orders via phone and offering delivery services through Doordash.

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1655 Broadway #20, Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 420-2222

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Los Pollos Rotisserie & Cuban Bakery

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Chula Vista’s only Cuban bakery and rotisserie will be offering delivery through Doordash and Postmates. Pick-up orders can be called in at (619) 870-1225. Check Instagram updates for specials and packages.

1372 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 870-1225

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Carnitas Las Michoacanas

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Carnitas plates sold by the pound with rice and beans are available to go. Phone in to place an order.

1333 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 420-2626

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JL China House

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Carryout service from the buffet bar is still available at this Tijuana-style Chinese kitchen via phone.

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Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 691-1285

Los Tapatios Mexican Food

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Pick up service is still available at this Paradise Hills favorite for taco shop fare. Phone in to order.

2335 Reo Dr, San Diego, CA 92139

(619) 434-6836

Project Reo Collective

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You can get your favorite coffee drink from PRC delivered via Postmates, or call in for pickup at (619) 434-8464, with card information taken over the phone.

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2335 Reo Dr No. 6, San Diego, CA 92139

(619) 434-8464

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Taqueria Revolucion

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Taqueria Revolucion will keep its marquee Bonita location and new Otay Ranch outpost open for takeout and delivery during the health advisory. UberEats orders are encouraged to prevent call volume delays, but orders can be called in for Bonita at (619) 656-0450 and for Otay Ranch at (619) 934-9191. Cashless payment only.

3001 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 934-9191

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Tu Taco Taco Shop

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Anyone craving Tu Taco’s famous Trojan burrito or rich quesatacos can still grab these items to go. Check the shop’s Instagram for updates and specials.

1419 Hilltop Dr suite d, Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 882-2920

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Caffe Tazza

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Takeout orders of coffee, tea, and pastries is still available at this East H Street coffee house. The lounge area and bar seating will remain closed until further notice.

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374 E H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 420-6460

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Canada Steak Burger

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The full burger menu, including gyro-topped burgers and other regular favorites, is still available for pick up and delivery via Doordash.

409 Telegraph Canyon Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 420-1300

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Lolita's Mexican Food

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All locations of this local chain will remain open for takeout orders only. Order via phone or online to your nearest Lolita’s location.

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413 Telegraph Canyon Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 585-0232

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Tuetano Taqueria

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Starting today, San Ysidro’s famed bone marrow and birria hotspot will be accepting takeout orders via phone, text, or Instagram messages.

143 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173

(619) 598-4325

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Korean Kitchen Tofu & Galbi

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Management will be giving customers a 10% discount off all orders. The full menu is curently available. Order curbside by phone and delivery via Menufy and Doordash.

509 Telegraph Canyon Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 216-8882

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Sushi House

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The always-packed Sushi House will only be taking carryout orders via phone.

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509 Telegraph Canyon Rd suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 656-6818

Holy Paleta

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The Holy Paleta team will be doing weekend drops of orders taken during Monday through Friday. Place an order via direct message on Instagram, with no delivery fees on orders of 12 packs of pops.

4230 Bonita Rd suite b, Bonita, CA 91902

(619) 773-6568

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Snoice

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This shop specializing in bubble tea and FIlipino halo halo will be operating on a takeout-only basis. The shop will also be donating boba drinks to on-duty healthcare workers.

8423 Paradise Valley Rd B, Spring Valley, CA 91977

(619) 432-5735

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Taco Lounge

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Eastlake’s Taco Lounge remains open for deliveries via Uber Eats, Doordash, and Grubhub. Carryout orders available via phone.

1924 E Palomar St #101, Chula Vista, CA 91913

(619) 600-4489

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Novo Brazil Brewing - Otay Ranch

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To-go sales of canned beer and Nova kombucha will be available at the brewery’s new Otay Ranch taproom. The new kitchen will also be offering pickup and delivery through Toasttab.

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2015 Birch Rd #1017, Chula Vista, CA 91915

(858) 294-3175

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Cocina 35 - Otay Mesa

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Cocina 35’s Otay Mesa location is offering delivery through Postmates. Pick up ordering is available through Google and via phone.

9335 Airway Rd #112, San Diego, CA 92154

(619) 591-9973

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The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32

Esquina Vintage and Coffee

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Naturale Deli

Gorditas Don Andres

Machete Beer House

Tacos El Gordo

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Grindhouse

Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co.

Tacos el Vaquero

Brew Bar.

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California Sushi

Taqueria 2 Potrillos

Los Pollos Rotisserie & Cuban Bakery

Carnitas Las Michoacanas

JL China House

Los Tapatios Mexican Food

Project Reo Collective

Taqueria Revolucion

Tu Taco Taco Shop

Caffe Tazza

Canada Steak Burger

Lolita's Mexican Food

Tuetano Taqueria

Korean Kitchen Tofu & Galbi

Sushi House

Holy Paleta

Snoice

Taco Lounge

Novo Brazil Brewing - Otay Ranch

Cocina 35 - Otay Mesa

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Babycakes Imperial Beach

Doggos Gus

Coronado Brewing Company - Imperial Beach

The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32

Esquina Vintage and Coffee

Trident Coffee

Naturale Deli

Gorditas Don Andres

Machete Beer House

Tacos El Gordo

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Grindhouse

Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co.

Tacos el Vaquero

Brew Bar.

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California Sushi

Taqueria 2 Potrillos

Los Pollos Rotisserie & Cuban Bakery

Carnitas Las Michoacanas

JL China House

Los Tapatios Mexican Food

Project Reo Collective

Taqueria Revolucion

Tu Taco Taco Shop

Caffe Tazza

Canada Steak Burger

Lolita's Mexican Food

Tuetano Taqueria

Korean Kitchen Tofu & Galbi

Sushi House

Holy Paleta

Snoice

Taco Lounge

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