We decided to eat here today because the reviews were so good, and our experience did not disappoint! We ordered some sliders and garlic tots, and they were delicious. Mia was a very friendly and attentive server, and she did a wonderful job explaining the menu and recommending what we should get. We will definitely be back! read more

We haven't been to 508 Tavern in a while, but it's good to see local businesses maintaining their consistency. Service is always good and attentive, the brews are refreshing, and the food menu still offers our favorites. As a bonus they offer many daily specials. The atmosphere overall is aways inviting and we enjoy having seats on the front patio and watching the occasional classic cars go by. Keep it up guys and see again soon. read more

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This is a long due update... Service has drastically improved as well as Happy Hours specials, seating, staff and the possibility to seat outside in a covered patio! In my previous (3 stars) review, I highlighted a huge disappointment in wait time. However, the last 2 times I went there, the service was prompt and professional, the food awas as good as before, not to say better thus I must update to 4 stars! Vibe is getting better, plenty of families enjoy the patio. I'll go back and try more! read more

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Great service and great food. Prices are very reasonable too. We will definitely be back. read more

508 Tavern - Korean BBQ tacos - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

As I am such a creature of habit this is, after many years, still one of our staple go to spots. It's just off the Paseo Vista downtown/south Santa Fe Ave area. I absolutely L*O*V*E when there's good consistency to places. The spicy Korean bbq tacos continue to be amazing!!! Cheese curds delish! And a tall wonderful pineapple cider is appreciated. We always receive service with a smile!! We've enjoyed sitting in all areas. The front patio porch, the inside (cozy) and the back/side patio regions. Check out their sites for the fun events that are held here! *only qualm is the tap water is NOT good. read more

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They have very nice daily, happy hour specials. Beer selection was a nice, house wines were good. Friendly staff not a complaint in the world. A must try. It will be your favorite little spot in Vista. read more

508 Tavern - Wings - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

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While we were drinking at Burgeon Beer Co. (across the street), we saw a QR code on our table to different restaurants from which we could order food from and have it delivered right to our table. Just make sure to add the note, "Burgeon at the Grove," at check out so they know where it should be delivered. THE FOOD. - Cheese Curds | Small, irregularly-shaped chunks of cheese, battered and fried. The flavor is milky and mildly salty. It also comes with a side of aioli for dipping. Nice, tasty appetizer. That's all we got from here, but their menu has much more to offer and would love to come back to try out other dishes. read more

508 Tavern - Cheese Curds. Small, irregularly-shaped chunks of cheese, battered and fried. The flavor is milky and mildly salty. - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

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Maple Goodness! Oh my goodness! I sometimes start with dessert just to make sure I have enough room! I hate when all the other amazing food gets in the way! Best sliders and stuffed olives around! read more

I absolutely loved our experience. I have been suggested multiple times by trusted restaurant industry friends and finally made it out. So unassuming!!!! Tiny tiny little space with a big outdoor build-out. Fam and dog friendly. Group friendly. Draft list awesome and I'm a buyer. Had checked out their Yelp and website. Weekly specials. We happened to go when there were $1.25 wings and you can mix and match flavors. I didn't even order them for myself but bit a friends. Both flavors were super yummy and even when tossed, the skins were crisp through the sauce. Both flats and drums. I'm a tiny bite person and ordered hummus. Don't judge. Came out just as the website suggested in their photo. Consistency is everything. Thoroughly yummy for chat nibbling at $11, great 'share with a friend' food. Hands down the SERVICE!!!!!! We arrived shortly after they opened and I'm currently randomly on crutches so we sat closest/easiest outside. Our Server Deity, Lalah, was: 1) able to answer all of my random questions regarding menu and restaurant history/ownership 2) humorous 3) attentive and.... as the patio filled up, I saw how many regulars arrived that she unrolled the welcome mat for. I will def be suggesting and returning. Had a lovely first time. Appreciate you. read more

508 Tavern - $1.25/per wings on Weds - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

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The sliders and tacos were good but it took forever to come out. Burgers were pink in the middle and the buns were fresh. I'm not sure how their tap water tastes so terrible, like the ice had been in the freezer too long or something. The fries and cheese curds were maybe 3 stars. Parking is... Interesting, there's a lot but it's most a free for all and crumbling asphalt. Still better than street parking. Staff were nice and there's a ton of seating with the patio. Didn't try any of the drinks but there seemed to be a good selection. read more

They have a good selection of beers and some cocktails but would be better if they have a full bar (which they said would be next month) The food was good but they forgot one of our orders. The servers were friendly and fast with the follow up. The inside bar was very tiny bit outside seating was good and the live band made it extra nice to hang out. Its a good hang out place for ages 40 & above. read more

It was a Saturday adventure. Hubby chose 508 tavern. We were looking for somewhere new to try. They had a little parking lot behind the restaurant. And we parked there. When we walked in, it's a tiny bar with bar seating and some tables. The patio is THE place to be. There are a couple of high table tops, some picnic tables and patio chairs and tables. It's very chill. We ordered mango habanero wings , sure and turf tacos and calamari. Everything was super fresh!!! We found our new place for wings!!!! Yay!!! The tacos I had were surf and turf tacos. Fresh fish tacos and Korean beef tacos. So delicious I even ate the onions!!! The calamari looked a little greasy, but honestly, the batter was so light!!!it was delicious!!! We will be back! Have to add that this place is dog friendly. read more

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Service is pretty bad. They don't have a gauge on seating. You walk up to the bar, you aren't greeted. They are just overwhelmed. Stood inside waiting at a bar that had no bartender for 5 minutes, waited outside for 20. No idea how to get service here read more

Excellent service. Proud to support this local establishment The Korean tacos are the best Fish ones were ok read more

My friends would rave about 508 Tavern and it's long been on my list to try out. The main reason we didn't try earlier is because they don't have A/C and it was a bit on the smaller side. If you don't find a seat inside, you're relegated to sit on the patio which I think used to be their parking lot. Parking is on the street, so you may have to walk a bit. Being November, we opted to try Taco Tuesday. Most of the tacos are around the $2-3 mark and the reviews were all positive. We came and ordered all the tacos, each of us got three different one. We also got some beer, wine and a milk shake. The tacos were just "ok" to me, really not that special. They are street taco sized, and we've had much better versions at other places and food trucks. The Spicy Korean BBQ taco was not spicy and had too much liquid in it (see pic). The shrimp taco was my favorite of all I tried. The included tiny salsa had zero heat. The venue is very small, but there are two TV's inside and the chairs are padded (but the bench inside is not). They have about 10 beers on draft along with a draft cider and kombucha. (FYI - the blonde is very light & tasty, would recommend). Service was good, even though they were quite busy around 5:30pm. There is no happy hour, only daily specials (i.e. Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, Thirsty Thurs, Slider Saturday, etc.) and beer prices are around $8 for a pint. I would be willing to try the wings & sliders, but for tacos I'd think we would pass on trying those again. read more

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After reading a bunch of reviews on Yelp saying how delicious and flavorful the food was here, and specifically the fish tacos, I decided to give it a try to satisfy a fish taco craving. Bottom line, fish tacos were generally flavorless other than the batter flavor. The lemon flavor in the lemon crema on them barely detectable. There were two lemon 1/2 wheels that came with them (one had some rot in the rind and was disgusting looking), like you might find on the rim of an iced tea so there was no option to bolster the citrus flavor. No detectable seasoning or flavor other than the batter taste. The fish was nice and light, but also didn't deliver much fish flavor. The portion size was good and satisfying. However, with the one-note flavor the whole dish was very unsatisfying considering I was trying to satisfy a craving. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good and nowhere close to great or flavorful as other reviews have claim. I won't be returning and suspect after trying the food that most of the reviews were purchased and/or written by AI. read more

I love La La!!!! She was our server and made our night so much fun. The food was delicious too. Had the chorizo fries (which she recommended- so glad she did) and the wings! The habanero honey sauce was deeeelish. Definitely recommend this place :) read more

508 Tavern - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

Fun little gathering spot in downtown vista. We were celebrating a birthday and the food was fresh and the vibes were working. Seemed like a real hangout for weekend or evening meal. The outdoor seating was nice and that part of vista is really getting a strong personality. Service as good. Food was good. I think most would find something on the menu to enjoy. read more

Great atmosphere Family and dog friendly I cant say enough about the service and staff Taco Tuesday is a lot of fun read more

Awesome Tacos, hell everything is good there! Always ice cold beer and great choices. Keep up the great work you all do! Ken read more

Stopped by for Taco Tuesday and had a great time! The Micheladas were good! The tacos were delicious and the fries were nice and crispy. The service was great, they were busy but the servers were friendly and fun! The ambiance is very casual and laid back. I will definitely be returning! read more

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We had lunch here yesterday. We entered the small indoor space with a bar and a couple Hightop tables. We passed through to the back patio as we had our small dog with us. It was a nice open area with a combo of high top tables, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs. The waitress greeted us with menus and took our drink order. We had a couple drinks and ordered the mango habenero wings, calamari, and the surf and turf tacos (1 fish, 1 korean bbq) everything was delicious. read more

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Our first visit to 508 we were greeted by Katie, who explained the history of the restaurant and a description of their menu. We decided on the BBQ Korean tacos and the S. Santa Fe Sliders with Parmesan Garlic Fries. Both were absolutely delicious! Our second visit the following week we were greeted by LaLa who is a gift of wonderful quick witted humor and kindness. We felt so at Home! On to the food, we ordered a very fresh and delicious Caprese salad and Sliders, you can add a variety of toppings, and their amazing fries. The "piece de Resistance" was the dessert, a Crispy waffle, cooked to perfection, a drizzle of syrup, a .large scoop of Butter Pecan Ice Cream, sprinkled with pecans and topped with whipped cream! The best dessert I have ever had! I might add that Shelly the owner stopped by our table to ensure we were happy. When you visit 508 you automatically feel the Comradery amongst the guests, The best description I have is its like the old TV show "CHEERS", warmth, Laughter and just a good feeling of belonging. Thank You, Shelly, Katie, LaLa and the entire staff Cynthia and Laury Bliss read more

This is a great little place in Vista. My dad has lived in the area for most of my life and I love how it's developed recently and this place is a great addition. The people working there are very nice and I love that there's both indoor and outdoor seating options. They have great prices and even had a deal on wine when we visited. The highlight for me was the stuffed fried olives. My goodness they are delicious! There's a ponzu sauce they serve it with that makes them absolutely perfect. Overall, great place and highly recommend! read more

508 Tavern - Stuffed Fried Olives and Wild Caught Fish Tacos - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

We visited 508 for lunch on a Saturday. We had no problem finding a table. The interior is pretty small, but there's a large patio in the back that has a lot of seating. The waitress was very friendly and took great care of us. We ordered a lot of different food and split it between the group. All of the food was great! My favorite was the pacific coast sliders. The meat was juicy and the burger had great flavor. The Parmesan garlic criss cut fries were loaded with fresh garlic and had a very strong garlic flavor. The candied pecan salad was fresh and tasty. There's a lot of different beers on tap to choose from also. This place had great food and is a fun place to have a beer or a meal! I definitely recommend coming here! read more

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My $50 lunch date.... I highly recommend trying 508 Tavern in Vista. I gave them 5star for uniqueness and quality. Love their very unique Korean Beef Taco, great choice of beef cut... very tender and juicy and tasty. Their Chorizo Fries is also very unique, perfect combination of chorizo and criss cut fries. We ordered 3 items but only ate 2. The serving size is just right for two. We just boxed our third item the Santa Fe Slider. Can't wait to try this one at home. read more

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Great food, excellent service and love the vibe! Went for the first time. Alicia was our server. She is exceptional! New favorite! read more

Has been a few months since the last time, and did not disappoint! The owner remembered me and came over to say hello, even though the place was packed and had a live band performing. Food and service was on point. Looking forward to another visit! read more

Good food and beer. Environment is ok. Might a little bit more color but overall it's a good spot.

Popped in Saturday night and what a great little hole in the wall. I saw the great food reviews and we weren't disappointed. I was immediately served a nice glass of Chardonnay when I told her that's what I like to drink. My husband had the alpine duet ipa. We shared the Korean Tacos which were fantastic and 2 sliders ( 1 blue cheese/meat and 1 spicy chicken)Both were very good but the blue cheese one really stood out. The service was fantastic. I thought I heard our server say her name was Robin. My son who goes frequently thinks this place is women owned. Maybe Robin was an owner. Either way they have a fun local feel establishment. We'll definitely be back. read more

I love this place. Beer selection is great, staff is always great and the food is always delicious. Some of my favorites are the wings, sandwiches and soft pretzel. They've got a tiny front patio and a large back patio that are dog friendly so we bring our dog. Pretty sure I left a travel water bowl of hers here lol. On a busy night you may be waiting for a bit for food but it's worth it. Relax and have a beer. read more

What a great little place to have a fun family dinner. The best Calamari I have had in a long time. Korean Tacos and Burger Sliders and a great glass of wine and beer. Excellent service. Thanks for the great service. read more

Friday, it was last day of Burgeon Beer at Grove in Vista Yelp Elite event, so I decided to stop here to get some food before enjoying the flight of beers (instead of waiting to be delivered to). My order was ChickINN Sando with fries, nice sandwich to go (Friday the place was rocking, still it took a time even to be acknowledged, taking the order and then waiting for like 20 minutes). It's a small place where the bar is inside, but all the action is outside on the patio. Parking is very tight (I found it on the street) , I saw some space behind the tavern (I don't know how the customers can park there). read more

Our waitress was so nice and made small talk with us. It was a cozy place that you could tell was a nice comfy local hangout. Food was really good and cheap (for my standards, I'm from San Diego lol). Specifically I remember the chicken in the sliders being tender and juicy while not being overly seasoned or fried up. Just pretty simple fresh food. Fun for a group of young people out on the town. read more

508 Tavern - Calamari - Bars Near Me - Vista, California

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Saw good things on Yelp about the 508 Tavern. I went in early afternoon last Thursday, and Alicia welcomed me with a big smile, gave me a menu, and told me about the specials (I had the XL burger and a draft IPA),. Alicia recommended her favorite draft (Society!), and served it to me cold and super quick. The burger was truly excellent - great, fresh, juicy beef grilled perfectly. This is a friendly place where people strike up conversations with whomever they are sitting near, which is very pleasant. I had a great experience here, you should go early and often for great service, beer, and food! read more

Lala, was the best server I have ever encountered at a restaurant. She was on top of everything and made conversation with our whole table! I will be coming back for her! read more

I've been in vista my entire 35 years of Life. I don't fancy this side of vista.. I bought a condo behind the courthouse ten years ago and decided to venture over into this area as they slowly gentrified downtown vista.. boy am I glad I did. I found this gem.. it is woman owned for starters and has the best taco I've ever had. They have won awards for their Korean taco. My stepdad and I come here every Saturday at noon. They welcome us in with hugs and funny conversations . Their regulars are consistent and very sweet too. They also bring in love Music. I assume anyone that complains about that is a Karen. :) read more

Cool hipster vibe, mostly outdoor hang in downtown Vista with limited hours; mostly evenings, and closed Sunday/Monday. Quality food ingredients and care in preparation, but options are a bit limited, so we don't visit as much as we might if they were to expand the menu. Taco Tuesday is the best, and the rotating craft beer on tap (on a screen inside) to try is a great idea (vs. fixed choices at some places). Service is generally friendly and reasonably efficient by virtue of using food runners from the kitchen. Most of the seating is in an outside patio facing the street, so summer evenings are crowded and winter evenings can be chilly, but easier to find seating. You will not be disappointed, and I'm not easily pleased read more

Visited 10/5/21 and was impressed. Exactly the kind of spot I wanted to find in Vista. It has a locals vibe with great beer and delicious food. It's a smidge off the main drag of Vista Village, which to me is a plus. We visited for Taco Tuesday and were impressed by the outdoor space they had. It's perfect if you have a largeish group without feeling stuffed in a restaurant. My husband and I got one each of the tacos on special, which came out to $11 for 5 tacos. That was a really good price for some quality tacos. For me the fish taco and chicken taco stood out as my faves, but my husband loved the Korean beef taco, so I say try them all. The Avocado was okay, really creamy with good sauce but could have been a little more fried. I would say the same for the cheese curds. Good, but I prefer more breading on them, we'll try the fries next time. The food and drinks came out really quick and the service was top notch. I hope they bring back Sunday mimosas soon so I can enjoy a lazy Sunday there only 10mins from my house. read more

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Call it 4.5. It's kinda sorta a sports bar but really it's a casual local hang. As everyone has noted, the interior is tiny but cozy. There is also a street-side patio and a large outside area in the back. Kid-friendly-too. There's no kid's menu but when 90% of your food is pub grub, I'm sure the kids can enjoy fries, sliders, tater tots, tacos, etc. But the menu is more interesting than you might think. They've got caprese salad, Korean BBQ tacos, wings, cheese curds, and more. Service was friendly but a little uneven. They were absolutely slammed on a Friday night. Give'em a break. You can't go wrong with loaded tots, sliders and a mountain of huge waffle fries. Everything we had was very good. Interesting draft beers, too. Lots of local selections and not the usual suspects, either. Street parking or a large dirt lot next door. For a local pub, it's pretty much exactly what you want. read more

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