Store front is still being built so there is only one picnic table under a canopy. Parking is…read morelimited with maybe 4 spots so you'll need to find parking in the neighborhood. The kitchen is also outside so it's similar to a farmer market set up. I ordered an onion bacon cheese burger and was surprised but how juicy the burger was. The caramelized union and crispy bacon paired well with the burger and gave great texture. Fries were covered in a Cajun seasoning was fried well done. Recommend you order ahead and pick up while the storefront is still being built.

My two hour workout probably didn't make much of a dent in the decadence of this meal, but it was…read moreworth it! I came down here because I have a friend from up north who's come down here a few times and suggested this place. He said it's one of his favorite places when he's in town, so that's saying a lot if it's a top place for him and the family. He was right. This was a juicy and incredibly tasty burger. I'd say it's up there with Amboy in Chinatown (Los Angeles) or the newer Amboy spot at Haven City Marketplace in Covina. This place is a gem. Ordering can be a little misleading; hence minus one star. This is a food court setup, and there are menus for each restaurant in these individual stands that are placed on top of a snack wall. If you're going to order from Rey TJ Burgers, it'll be to the left of the main restaurant/register that's directly in front of you when you enter. The main line is Mexican (and seafood I believe?), so I was standing for a while until a lady realized I was holding the Rey TJ burger and called me over. Ordering was easy. Rey TJ's didn't have drinks, so I hard to order from the Mexican food line. The cucumber aqua fresca was AMAZING. Definitely one of the best experiences since I've had since I've moved to the San Diego area. I'm loving it here more and more. I've also had the opportunity to practice a lot of Spanish which I absolutely appreciate. The people here are amazing and much warmer than many of the parts of Los Angeles. Buen dia!

The Empanada Spot is a must place for delicious eats. Everything I had was awesome. I had the…read moreQuesabirria, Chicken Pot Pie, Chipotle Chicken, and Costilla De Puerco (Pork Ribs). For dessert, I had the Apple Pie and Banana Nutella. Everything was excellent. The service was great. They were prompt and very nice. I can't say enough about the empanadas. A must place to visit.

Been wanting to try this spot for a while and hate that I waited sooo long…read more Customer service was amazing, stopped by 6/15 around 11:30ish and the gentleman was great, asked him for recommendations and he didn't disappoint. The wait was about 10 mins which wasn't bad at all. Empanadas were crispy and warm, filling was decent. The watermelon drink they have is delicious!!!!

Wow. Had 3 piece tender meal, bread, and Mac and cheese. It was really good…read more I wasn't in the mood for fries, but the bread was soft, fresh, and hot. The Mac and cheese was simply good. The meal came with carrot sticks and celery, and I chose blue cheese. I'd definitely come here again. It's a small place next to a car wash, it you can park in any open stall. Staff here is super chill and friendly. This place is a gem in Chula Vista.

Oooh a close competitor to Epic Wings, but a better value in my opinion! The 5-pc tenderloin combo…read moreis $15.99 with 8 veggie sticks, 3 breads, dipping sauce and drink! versus at other places a combo might only have 3 or 4 pieces in a combo. Buffalo Wing Star gives you a lot of food! And it really hits the spot for wings, well cooked tenders with yummy sauces. They have a ton of sauces to choose from, I got the medium which was a bit more toned down for buffalo sauce. I also tried the original hot, which has a nice vinegar kick. The bread is very doughy and soft and it's nice you get three pieces. The location is inside the building of the car wash, which is kinda funny, and parking is available in any of the vacuum spots. The inside is quite small with only a few tables. Not busy at all when I went on a thursday night and many people taking it to go. Overall an awesome choice for wings! A very close competitor to other wing spots

I had such a good experience at Ichiban Sando, my best friends were visiting and one of the places…read morethat they had seen online was Ichiban Sando. I loved that they had a pre-made sandos ready to grab and go, so we each grabbed our own boxes and a matcha. The box I had, included a shrimp sando, egg salad sando and a mango cream sando. I also ordered a large corn matcha, I am really into corn matchas. They also had, pork and chicken as an option for protein, an all fruit box and poke. They have hot food too, we'll definitely have to come back to try it. The shrimp sando was so good, super flavorful and whatever sauce they use I ended up using as a little dip for my egg sandwich. The fruit was really fresh, my mango still had a really good bite to it and it wasn't too sweet at all. My matcha, was delicious, I opted for the large because I was acting as tour guide. The matcha had good flavoring and the corn was not at all overpowering, perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be craving that matcha and whenever I'm in National city I'll definitely have to check them out. The service here was super friendly and the the restaurant was really inviting, would definitely recommend!

1st time here and I enjoyed my Sando here. Tasted authentic like in Japan…read more Soft bread. Perfectly sweet cream and crunch and fresh fruit. Friendly staff Cute place, clean and organize

We've ordered their number one Banh Mi sandwich: Bánh Mì Đặc biệt - their House Special "featuring…read morebuttery whipped mayo, chicken liver pâté, two types of ham, pickled carrot, daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, with their signature soy sauce." We really enjoyed their #1 Banh Mi sandwich, which was fresh, tasty, and surprisingly healthy, with such a satisfying crunch. The sandwich meat wasn't fatty at all, thank goodness. The sandwich was reasonably priced at around $8 with tax, and it was such a refreshing meal for my boyfriend & me to enjoy in the middle of the summer heat. Not only was our House Special sandwich prepared and served quickly; we originally thought that our House Sprcial Bánh Mi was going be served warm. We were very satisfied with trying their sandwiches for our very firs time! I also noticed that Banh Mi Paris Express also carried to-go drinks, chiken egg rolls and other ready-to-go foods, which makes it especially convenient for busy individuals and families who are always on the go! Forgot to take a photo of our sandwich! Make sure to give this place a try for lunch sometime soon, they typically close at 4pm. Head's up - * there's ample amount of free parking within this shopping plaza, which is such a relief.

I was super excited to try this spot as it's a banh mi spot I wouldn't have to drive 20+ mins for…read more I got this crispy pork belly banh mi and the cha lua banh mi. The crispy pork belly was indeed crispy even after a drive home. I just wished it had a little more flavor. The cha lua banh mi was decent, but I wasn't a fan of how they added 2 small cuts to make it look like there was more.

So good! Had the chunky chorizo hash and chilaquiles verde…read more I've ordered food for delivery a number of times before but this was my first time eating in person. Still a little earlier during the morning so we were seated immediately. Super friendly and attentive service the whole time!

finally got to try this place. Instagram brought us here lol. While waiting for our car to get…read morefixed, we decided to have a family brunch here. Lots of options to choose from. I was torn between the tortuga ninja and the breakfast mexipino. Decided to go with the mexipino sandwich and the ube pancake. Ube pancake - served on a pizza plate. Wow factor lol. The pancake was good, however i felt it could have used a macapuno syrup or something coconutty to complement the ube. The drizzle they put on it was good and i asked for extra and it boosted the flavor. This can probably feed 4-5 people depending on how hungry you are. Mexipino sandwich - this was good enough to split. I loved the savory and sweetness and saltiness. All the flavors complimented one another and i did a happy food dance. Calamansi mint drink - it was just ok for me. Reminds me of the calamansi drink from the pouches and they just added mint. It was too sweet for me so i probably wouldn't order again. It's not a big spot but they do have a lot of seating. The staff on duty were really nice. I want to come back to try the tortuga ninja sandwich. They do have high chairs for the little ones. Unsure of the restroom since we didnt use it. Plenty of free parking since this is in a strip mall.

Food was sooo well-cooked from all the times I have been there. The service was incredible;…read morePhenomenal in communication when Ordering, the place was not too loud which i enjoyed the calm and quiet place. The music was not loud but perfect volume compared to other restaurants ive been too. I woll definitely go back! Today is my Birthday and my parents invited me and I had a great time here!

I confirmed 3 times I wanted veggies with my combo XL, and still they forget the vegetables. Super…read morefrustrating paying 18 bucks and still messing up the order. Why is it on the customer to have to double check the work of the establishment to make sure the order is right? Makes me think twice about returning when there's so many other options for lunch around

This place is bomb.com! Perfect summer treat to cool down on these warm summer days! I was staying…read moreat the Gaylord and had to come here two days in a row because it was so good. I got açaí and coconut sorbet with strawberry, mango, banana and honey on the side. Fresh fruits and bomb açaí and coconut sorbet can't ask for anything better! I gotta back to try some of the juices and fruit salad

I have eaten here many many times. Each time the service, food, and ambiance is consistently above…read morestandard. I can tell they are proud of everything they make, and they do it very well. The portions are generous. I always share or have leftovers. Everything is fresh and made to order. You can save time by ordering ahead. Today I had the chicken torta, bionicos, and the Pacific Mix juice post workout. The bread was nicely toasted on the panini, the chicken well seasoned and not dry. Light on the mayo as requested. The bionicos hit my sweet tooth but in a healthier way vs donuts or candy. The papas caseras was an impulse buy to try at a later time. I was definitely full and of course I had leftovers to bring home. A forewarning about the parking lot - it is a tiny parking lot shared with 4 or 5 other businesses including Francos Flapjacks, a tattoo shop, Chop Shop Barbers, and a smoke shop. There is only one entrance/exit and it can be crowded depending on the time and day.

I don't normally leave reviews on a first visit, but based off what my tastebuds and self…read moreexperienced I couldn't resist. first off, the customer service here is awesome! nice friendly staff with a smile. sincerely can feel the joy and love. the burgers were super tasty. I highly recommend getting al's burger to get the fried mustard taste. the burgers here are a nice hybrid between what you would expect to find at a charbroiled burger joint and a "craft" burger joint. it's the brioche bun for me dog. all in all 10/10 would recommend. place has a homey feel due to the good vibes.

Will not be coming back. The Al's storefront is closed, it's all through the pizza place next door…read more Really mediocre food. Make my bf and I sick. We got tenders, buffalo chicken fries and a burger/fries. Fries were good. Everything else, eh. Had high hopes tho!

"This is the place I trust." A quote from a good friend of mine which is all the proof I need…read more As for everyone else. Fresh tortillas, fresh meats grilled, adobada spicy and flavorful, cactus on top, open kitchen where you can see the passion on full display. Super friendly staff, and working hard too, loved these people. Nice atmosphere as well. I don't want to eat tacos anywhere else now! I need me some El Gordo fuego!!

Great, but didn't quite live up to the hype! This is the only Tacos El Gordo location I've tried,…read morebut I've heard that the carne asada at this location is much better than the downtown location. The adobada was really good though! We got it both in taco form and as fries, and I definitely preferred the adobada. Overall, solid tacos, but I think my expectations were just a little too high going in!