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New operations comply with recommendations to curb possible COVID-19 spread
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.
Read MoreDelivery is available through all major delivery apps. The shop will be including a free small coffee with all curbside orders.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Pick up and delivery of food and retail sales of beer and wine remain active at this Chula Vista Center eatery.
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.
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Window service for 32-ounce crowlers is available as of Monday. Deliveries can be arranged through Instagram messages.
A common stop on Third Avenue bar crawls, El Vaquero will keep slinging tacos to-go. Check Instagram for daily hours.
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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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Regular hours are in place at this inventive downtown Chula Vista sushi spot. Call for curbside orders.
This Tijuana-style taqueria will be taking carryout orders via phone and offering delivery services through Doordash.
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.
Carnitas plates sold by the pound with rice and beans are available to go. Phone in to place an order.
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Carryout service from the buffet bar is still available at this Tijuana-style Chinese kitchen via phone.
Pick up service is still available at this Paradise Hills favorite for taco shop fare. Phone in to order.
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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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.
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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.
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.
The full burger menu, including gyro-topped burgers and other regular favorites, is still available for pick up and delivery via Doordash.
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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Starting today, San Ysidro’s famed bone marrow and birria hotspot will be accepting takeout orders via phone, text, or Instagram messages.
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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.
The always-packed Sushi House will only be taking carryout orders via phone.
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.
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.
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Eastlake’s Taco Lounge remains open for deliveries via Uber Eats, Doordash, and Grubhub. Carryout orders available via phone.
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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.
Cocina 35’s Otay Mesa location is offering delivery through Postmates. Pick up ordering is available through Google and via phone.
Delivery is available through all major delivery apps. The shop will be including a free small coffee with all curbside orders.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pick up and delivery of food and retail sales of beer and wine remain active at this Chula Vista Center eatery.
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.
Window service for 32-ounce crowlers is available as of Monday. Deliveries can be arranged through Instagram messages.
A common stop on Third Avenue bar crawls, El Vaquero will keep slinging tacos to-go. Check Instagram for daily hours.
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.
Regular hours are in place at this inventive downtown Chula Vista sushi spot. Call for curbside orders.
This Tijuana-style taqueria will be taking carryout orders via phone and offering delivery services through Doordash.
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.
Carnitas plates sold by the pound with rice and beans are available to go. Phone in to place an order.
Carryout service from the buffet bar is still available at this Tijuana-style Chinese kitchen via phone.
Pick up service is still available at this Paradise Hills favorite for taco shop fare. Phone in to order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The full burger menu, including gyro-topped burgers and other regular favorites, is still available for pick up and delivery via Doordash.
All locations of this local chain will remain open for takeout orders only. Order via phone or online to your nearest Lolita’s location.
Starting today, San Ysidro’s famed bone marrow and birria hotspot will be accepting takeout orders via phone, text, or Instagram messages.
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.
The always-packed Sushi House will only be taking carryout orders via phone.
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.
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.
Eastlake’s Taco Lounge remains open for deliveries via Uber Eats, Doordash, and Grubhub. Carryout orders available via phone.
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.
Cocina 35’s Otay Mesa location is offering delivery through Postmates. Pick up ordering is available through Google and via phone.
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