San Diego/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 16, 2019
Latin American eats: 3 new spots to try in Chula VistaPhoto: Novo Brazil Brewing/Yelp

If you've got Latin American fare on the brain, you're in luck: We've found the freshest Chula Vista eateries to satisfy your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for such cuisine.

Tacos El Vaquero

269 Third Ave., Northwest

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Tacos El Vaquero is a food truck that offers tacos, quesadillas, tortas and more. Customers may choose from a selection of meat choices, with such options as beef tongue, chicken and pork. The eatery also caters. 

With a five-star Yelp rating out four reviews, Tacos El Vaquero has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Ace S., who recently reviewed Tacos El Vaquero, wrote, "Wow! The suadero tacos are great. They also have complimentary, fresh cucumber slices that you can dress with lime and salt to snack on while you wait. Succulent and refreshing."

Yelper Adriana P. added, "We had their queso tacos, so bomb, and they do not skimp on the meat like other places. The vampiro was good, too, with the crispy cheese. Good to know this late-night taco spot exists."

Tacos El Vaquero is open from 6 p.m.–1 a.m. on Monday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m.–1 a.m. on Sunday.

Ceviche Craft

1610 Millenia Ave., Suite 102, Otay Ranch

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Ceviche Craft is a Peruvian seafood spot in Otay Ranch. 

The restaurant serves up a variety of twists on ceviche, a Peruvian creation that consists mainly of fish with lime, lemon, onion and chili pepper. The restaurant's seafood choices include salmon, ahi tuna, white fish, octopus and scallops, and its entrees are served up as bowls or towers.

Ceviche Craft's current Yelp rating of five stars out of 25 reviews indicates positive attention from users.

Yelper Antonina M., who reviewed Ceviche Craft on Dec. 9, wrote, "Very good seafood and yummy sauces."

Karina L. noted, "What an excellent and fresh idea, that screams innovative and progressive. The seafood is to die for and the staff is friendly and attentive. If you want something fresh and healthy, this is your place."

Want to check it out yourself? Ceviche Craft is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sunday.

Novo Brazil Brewing

2015 Birch Road, Suite 1017, Otay Ranch Town Center, Otay Ranch

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Novo Brazil Brewing is a brewpub offers more than 40 styles of Brazilian beer, alcoholic kombucha and hard seltzers. This is the brewer's second locale; the original is in neighboring Eastlake.

When it comes to food, this spot serves up picanha and fries, chicken wings and cheeseburgers.

Novo Brazil Brewing's current rating of 3.5 stars out of 38 Yelp reviews indicates the newcomer is still finding its way, but it's still early days.

Yelper Renato P., who was one of the first users to visit Novo Brazil Brewing on Dec. 8, wrote, "Do you want an amazing place to have an awesome experience with family/friends and enjoy the best beverages you have ever had? You definitely just found it."

Djem T. added, "Novo is known for its beer and the selection does not disappoint. The bartenders provide tasters and give recommendations if you're indecisive."

Novo Brazil Brewing is open from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. on Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday.


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