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Check out the 5 best cheap food trucks in Chula Vista

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Published on August 06, 2019
Check out the 5 best cheap food trucks in Chula VistaPhoto: El Sabor De La Baja/Yelp

Wondering where to find the best food trucks near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable mobile restaurants in Chula Vista, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. El Sabor De La Baja

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Topping the list is El Sabor De La Baja. Located at 625 H St. (between Kernel Place and Paseo Del Rey) in Northwest, the Mexican spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly food truck in Chula Vista, boasting four stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp. Its offerings include fish tacos, tostadas and burritos.

2. Mariscos Y Birrieria El Prieto

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Next up is Southwest's Mariscos y Birrieria El Prieto, at 3031 Main St. (between 4th Ave and Fresno Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 137 reviews on Yelp, the food truck and Mexican spot, serving seafood tacos, burritos, tostadas and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

3. El Gallito Tortas Ahogadas

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Also in Southwest is El Gallito Tortas Ahogadas. At 975 Broadway (between Arizona and Moss streets), Yelpers give the inexpensive Mexican food truck, 4.5 stars out of 140 reviews. Its menu features Guadalajaran dishes that feature oven-cooked pork loin carnitas.

4. King Kream Ice Cream

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King Kream Ice Cream in Southwest is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with five stars out of 44 Yelp reviews. Its frozen treats include soft-serve ice cream, banana splits, milkshakes, soda floats and sundaes. Head over to 767 Anita St. (between Frontage Road and Industrial Boulevard) to try it for yourself. 

5. El Cacho Fish Taco Stand

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Finally, back again in Southwest, check out El Cacho Fish Taco Stand, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mexican food truck at 2830 Main St. (at Seventh Avenue). In addition to fish tacos, this truck's menu includes aguachile and tostadas.


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