This was our first time at Tender Hooligan, a Japanese-inspired audiophile cafe and bar in downtown…read moreChula Vista, CA. Tender Hooligan has been in business since 2024 and it's known for its unique blend of high-fidelity vinyl listening, specialty coffee, craft beer, and cocktails. The audiophile cafe and bar is located next door to La Pesca Cevicheria on Third Ave. We had a 45 minute wait time for dinner at La Pesca and ordered a few drinks while we waited for table. Tender Hooligan functions as a community hub with a record store, themed spaces, and events like live music and game nights, offering a cozy, eclectic atmosphere for working, socializing, or enjoying music. The menu features unique drinks like the Ube Espresso and Jeepney Latte, alongside food and a selection of soju cocktails. I ordered a beer michelada. It's such a fun hangout check it out!!

Cozy pit stop with sandwiches for $7?! Yes please…read more Food: 5/5 We came in here to check out the vinyls, and when we saw the sandwich for $5.99, we HAD to get one. We got everything in it, and added avocado for $1. The peperoncini was free to add on the side. The sandwich was yum, but for $7, it is the best I've ever eaten. Service: 4.5/5 The person who took our order was so kind, offering us water when we didn't order any drinks and making sure we needed nothing else while we ate. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 It's so so cozy in here! I think it turns into a bar after dark, and the place is the right ambiance for both AM and PM. It was decently packed, and there are games to borrow! I would recommend this place for a casual lunch, a coffee run, or a third-space hang out. Amazing, no notes. Final rating: 4.67/5 (rounding up to 5 on Yelp)

We visited Lime in the Coconut for the first time to celebrate a birthday, and unfortunately the…read moreexperience was very disappointing. From the start, our server was inattentive and seemed completely dismissive when we mentioned we were celebrating a birthday. There was no acknowledgment at all, which made the occasion feel overlooked. To make matters worse, on a Friday night they were out of all draft beer, which was surprising for a restaurant and bar that promotes its tropical cocktails and lively atmosphere. Dessert was the biggest letdown. The mango sticky rice was honestly one of the worst versions we've ever had--poorly prepared and lacking flavor. The chocolate cake was so dry that it was practically inedible. The tropical décor and hidden tiki speakeasy "X" are interesting concepts, but the poor service and disappointing food overshadowed what should have been a special birthday celebration. We left feeling let down and will not return.

I like the ambiance here. Super spacious! Only came here for cocktails and want to try their food…read moreanother day. The cocktails were good. Their specialty are Rum drinks, but I'm not a big rum guy. However I did enjoy my drink. The service was outstanding the gals kept checking in on us making sure things were going well. I'll come back with some of the homies next time to try the food!

We went to Kalaveras for Happy Hour and we really enjoyed it! This was the Chula Vista location on…read more3rd Avenue, used to be the old Fudruckers. Parking shouldn't be an issue, they have spots in the front but then there's the big garage right behind it, and it's free. There's also street parking but you might have to pay. The place itself is very spacious and clean. They also have an outdoor patio for dogs. I do know later in the evening it gets louder and more like a club vibe, but it's not bad. Service was perfectly fine. I had no issues at all. Staff greeted us with a smile when we walked in. They were always checking up on us when we needed things. No issues at all. I thought everyone was doing their jobs. Happy hour is so worth it here. $1.99 tacos! I had the carne asada, birria and Chicharonnes tacos! While the meat portions look small, y'all need to realize this is happy hour street tacos! Adding some salsa from the self serve bar, it was so worth the price. We had 11 tacos, cheese nachos, 2 beers and 1 margarita and it was about $50! So worth it! I highly recommend Kalaveras for Mexican food. Great vibes. Great happy hour prices. I think this place is good for large groups also. It may not be kid friendly later into the night but it's very worth it!

Was visiting San Diego for the weekend and my friend recommended Kalaveras for Sunday Brunch…read more They opened at 10, and we were one of the first to get there. The brunch buffet is definitely worth the price. The food was excellent, the service was attentive and fast and the music and indoor area was cool. I can't wait to be back in San Diego to have brunch at Kalaveras again. Authentic Mexican food, friendly service and great vibe.

Vogue tavern... what a great experience, great food, great beer and great service thanks to Josh!…read moreHands down one of the best bleu cheese burgers I've ever had! High quality food and adult drinks stop by....NOW! P.s. we won't be needing Derek -Skadoosh -Skadoosh

Decided to try their happy hour deals here. We tried the michelada ($5), pretzel bites ($5), &…read moresausage party ($20). They had pretty good deals to offer. Michelada was decent tasting. We didn't realize the sausage party already included pretzel bites so we had double the amount of pretzels, our server failed to mention this to us. The food was unfortunately extra greasy, we felt so sick with all the grease that we couldn't finish it. The "pretzel" bites tasted like slices bread soaked in oil. The sausages were also all covered in oil. I would not have paid regular price for this food. Aside from that, staff was super nice. I just think they could improve on the amount of oil they use in their food!

Great place for a drink + food. The place has a large garage style large window that opens and the…read morebreeze + fresh air u get from outside is fantastic. They have a great happy hour almost daily, and the employees here are wonderful. Cassie was bartending today and she was very attentive and informative. She made a few recommendations and everything was amazing.

This may be my new favorite happy hour spot! I came here last week with a friend after a long week…read moreof work. They had a decent selection of drinks, but my favorite was the food. It is served in small portions like in the cantinas I have been to in Mexico. We had the soup of the day and the falutas. Amazing food! Small portions, but filling and perfect. They serve them in those blue containers that remind me of my grandma's house growing up. Even the churros were amazing! The service was good and they were really chill. The place itself is pretty nice and basic, but welcoming. The only thing was that the music was really loud so it made it really hard to talk to my friend. I can't wait to come back and I highly recommend it.

Alfonso took excellent care of us as always. He kept our drinks full and checked on us frequently…read morewithout being overbearing. Our party of three ordered the spicy garlic edamame (the BEST by far), tuna carpaccio, lemon cilantro roll, caterpillar roll and crusader roll. We also ordered the chicken fried rice for the first time. We like to pour the leftover garlic sauce from the edamame onto rice. Delicious.. recommend. We rarely have any complaints, but this time the a/c seemed not to be working too well. It was warm. But not enough to take off a star. The tuna carpaccio is delicious with a slice of mango, avocado and generous portion of seaweed salad in each bite. Plenty of cucumbers too. The restaurant was busy as usual and other than the a/c not working well, we enjoyed our meal very much!

If you like a good Happy Hour, come to this restaurant. Food & service are great! Today our waiter…read morewas Ernesto. We had the stuffed jalapeños, Drop it Like It's hot roll, Crispy rice burgers & Creamy tuna tacos and a Lychee Martini. I really liked the Drop it like it's hot roll and the crispy rice burgers. There's lots of TVs around the restaurant to be able to watch the games. Plenty of parking and surprisingly not busy.

Had the greatest time here watching the Mexico soccer games. The staff was so friendly and the TVs…read moreare massive. I can't wait to come back here again for the next World Cup! Special thanks to the manager Patrick for coming to our table and making our experience special. Get the Nachos!

First off, the food was outstanding fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can really…read moretell they put thought into quality and presentation, which made the entire meal feel special. What truly elevated the experience, though, was our server, Jess. She was absolutely fantastic friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She made great recommendations and checked in just the right amount to make sure everything was perfect without ever feeling overbearing. On top of that, she was super nice with my daughter, which really meant a lot and made the experience even more enjoyable for my family!

These bad reviews are not the vibe. A lot of them seem to be based on such small interactions or…read moreminor inconveniences, and honestly, they don't reflect the experience we've had. The food at Yard House is INCREDIBLE! My husband and I love coming here for our anniversary or to watch a game. Our servers have always been kind, patient, and attentive; even during the busiest times, especially Happy Hour. The food always tastes fresh, and every time a server recommends a dish, it ends up being delicious. They have more beers than you can count, but the best part is the staff actually knows their stuff. They're great at recommending everything from locally brewed beers to options that taste similar to ones you already love. Trust me when I say, don't let the negative reviews stop you from trying Yard House. Yes, the wait can be longer during Happy Hour, but who doesn't love half-off appetizers while enjoying a great atmosphere? Definitely worth it!

My server Laura was very attentive, knowledgeable about menu and wonderful customer service.read more