Luna Grill is getting ready to join Chula Vista's central shopping strip, lining up a new fast-casual Mediterranean spot at the Chula Vista Center on Broadway. The 1,449-square-foot restaurant is set to take over a former Jamba Juice, with the company targeting an opening sometime in the third or fourth quarter of 2026. When it lands, it will add another health-focused, quick-service option to Broadway's busy retail corridor as Luna keeps quietly spreading across the region.
According to What Now, the future Luna Grill will be located at 555 Broadway, Suite 135 inside the Chula Vista Center, and will cover roughly 1,449 square feet. Company representatives told the outlet that several other California locations are in the works, including Corona, San Clemente and Riverside. What Now also notes that Pico Rivera and Rancho Mission Viejo are on the list of planned openings as the chain continues to widen its footprint.
Where Luna Grill Will Land
The Chula Vista Center, the long-running mall at Broadway and H Street, is the larger retail complex where this space sits, according to Chula Vista Center directory listings. Those listings identify 555 Broadway as the property's main address and indicate that the center consistently draws shoppers from across the South Bay. Dropping Luna Grill into that mix positions the restaurant for walk-in mall traffic as well as visits from nearby residents.
About the Brand
Founded in 2004 by Sean and Maria Pourteymour, Luna Grill promotes a menu built on made-to-order Mediterranean plates and an emphasis on clean ingredients. A company announcement on Luna Grill states that the brand now runs more than 50 locations across Southern California and Texas and has recently launched its first Arizona restaurant. That growth has largely steered the chain toward suburban retail centers and mall-adjacent sites that mirror the setup at Chula Vista Center.
What To Expect Inside
Guests can look for Luna Grill's standard lineup of kabob plates, bowls, salads and freshly prepared sides, offerings the company presents as healthier, made-to-order choices. What Now reports that the Chula Vista unit will use Luna Grill's typical fast-casual layout, centered on counter service, takeout and catering for nearby offices and groups. That model generally fits locations that sit close to or inside malls where quick meals and grab-and-go orders are the norm.
Build-out and permitting could still nudge the schedule around, so the late 2026 target should be treated as a tentative timeline until the company or the mall locks in a formal grand opening date. In the meantime, regulars at Broadway and the Chula Vista Center can expect to see construction activity ramp up next year as the former Jamba Juice space is transformed for Luna Grill's arrival.
