Looking to uncover all that Northwest has to offer? Get to know this Chula Vista neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant specializing in Tijuana-style tacos to a Japanese/Vietnamese eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Northwest, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Tacos El Gordo
Topping the list is Mexican spot Tacos El Gordo. Located at 556 Broadway (between I and H streets.), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 4,468 reviews on Yelp. Its specialty is its Tijuana-style tacos, including the suadero (brisket on a corn tortilla) and the Azteca (grilled beef and cactus on a corn tortilla).
2. Yum Yum Donuts
Next up is Yum Yum Donuts, a spot to score doughnuts and sandwiches, as well as coffee and tea, at 618 E St. (between Broadway and Jefferson avenues). With four stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. In addition to a wide variety of doughnuts, this shop offers bagels, croissants and muffins, as well as sandwiches and specialty drinks.
3. Whispering Trees Market
Whispering Tree Pizza & Deli is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 88 E. Bonita Road (between Hilltop Drive and Flower Street), 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews. The eatery's pizzas are served by the slice or as whole pies; it also offers calzones, pasta dishes and sandwiches. A large selection of craft beers, along with wine and spirits, are also available.
4. Italianissimo Trattoria
Italianissimo Trattoria is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 550 Yelp reviews. Head over to 323 Third Ave. (between Center and F streets) to check out this Italian eatery's specialties — such as Bucatini Amatriciana (Bucatini pasta with Italian pancetta, onions, red crushed pepper and tomato sauce) and Salmone alle Noci (pecan and walnut-crusted salmon pan seared with honey lemon sauce) — for yourself.
5. Teriyaki Grill
Try out Teriyaki Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 413 reviews on Yelp. Established in 2010, this neighborhood favorite offers Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines. Check it out for yourself at 380 Third Ave., Suite B (between Park Way and G Street). The grill offers crabcakes, barbecue pork banh mi, teriyaki salmon and more.
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