The culinary scene in Chula Vista is gearing up for a Mexican breakfast revolution, courtesy of Chef Priscilla Curiel. Putting her Michelin-recognized prowess back into local eateries, Curiel is set to bestow upon Third Avenue a trifecta of delectable delights, confirming to Eater her plans to reopen the much-celebrated Tuetano Taqueria and launch a new breakfast joint alongside a Chula Vista iteration of her National City cafe, Mujer Divina.
Last fall marked the end of an era for Old Town's Urban Market as Tuetano Taqueria said its goodbyes, yet Curiel has not let the closure stifle her ambitions. She intends to revive the beloved birrieria in Chula Vista, where it originally took flight as a pop-up sensation. Meanwhile, Mujer Divina, home to burritos that made the Eater's favorite list, is poised to start serving its coffee drinks and guisado-filled burritos in the area by the end of February, a venture showcased in a sneak peek on Instagram.
The upcoming sit-down breakfast spot is a project close to Curiel's heart, echoing her decade of experience at family-run breakfast hubs in Chula Vista and Tijuana. Promising a blend of Mexican and American breakfast classics, from heaped platters to sweet and savory toasts, this new establishment aims to enrich the local palate with delectable options.
But the culinary expansion does not halt there. Curiel has her eyes set on broader horizons, sharing with Eater her desire to sprinkle more Mujer Divina locations across San Diego. Patrons mourning the permanent shuttering of Tuétano Taqueria in Old Town can take solace in the chef's continued efforts to dish out their favorite eats at Mujer Divina and gear up for the 2024 debut of the new Chula Vista location.
