Vica's Cafe is such a cute little gem in Chula Vista. The owner was so sweet, and the service was friendly from start to finish. We ordered the French Toast, Pink Pancakes, Poblano Omelette, Chiles en Nogada, Birriaquiles, and Cafe de Mazapan, and honestly, we enjoyed everything. The Pink Pancakes were so pretty and made for the cutest photos. The Poblano Omelette had a delicious, creamy poblano green sauce. The Chiles en Nogada was probably the most unique dish for me. The sauce was sweet and yummy, while the savory ground beef & pork, plus the pops of pomegranate seeds, created such an interesting contrast. We dipped the breakfast potatoes into the sauce and it was so good! Definitely a dish I'd recommend trying. The Birriaquiles came with a good amount of birria, and the meat was juicy and tender. And the Cafe de Mazapan was not only pretty but also yummy! It's a perfect sweet coffee pick-me-up for brunch. The interior is absolutely adorable - everything is pink and feminine, truly a pink girl's dream! I'd come back to try more of their menu. read more

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I don't normally leave food reviews, but unfortunately this experience was disappointing. The service was slow we had to ask for creamer three times and water multiple times. My steak was tough, and my brother's machaca and beans tasted old and were inedible. I had no issue paying half for the meals, even though my brother's food was untouched. What really bothered me was how the server handled it, loudly questioning us in front of other customers and saying there had been no complaints about the beans. It became so uncomfortable that another table asked for our experience as this was our first time as well and two other tables ended up leaving. I ended up paying cash because I didn't feel comfortable using my card after the experience. Hopefully management can address both the food quality and how customer complaints are handled. read more

Vica's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

It's a great-looking spot with its pink and gold colors, but the food and drinks overall fell flat. The waffles were soft like pancakes with very little flavor, and the chilaquiles were overly salty without any unique or stand-out flavor--I also assume they cook with lard based on the taste and texture. The Café de Olla was way too heavy on the piloncillo, and it honestly didn't taste like it was made fresh. ​Service was good, but the food just wasn't above average. On top of that, it's expensive for what it is--the quality doesn't equal the high price point. Overall, it lands right in that 2 to 3-star range where you're mostly paying for the pretty decor rather than a great meal. read more

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The husband & I have been loving Vica's Cafe so much we had to bring the parentals for breakfast after church. They needed to experience their wonderful food too!! What the hubby & I shared: *Steak & Eggs *Pancakes De Naranja As always the service, music & vibes were top notch. Our steak plate was delicious. The chimichurri sauce they use on the steak was a nice touch. The pancakes were tasty but a little on the dry side. Overall we all had a great time. The parentals were happy we shared this location with them. We can't wait to try some of their other menu items.... read more

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Came here on a whim because our other breakfast spot was packed - Did a quick search on Yelp & found this spot! It looks like this place is pretty new based on their Yelp business profile. The cafe has a shared private lot with other businesses. The business itself is very aesthetic & PINK! My favorite color. So I was definitely in love when I saw the interior. IG/social media worthy place to take photos. Everything comes out so aesthetically cute. The one thing that stood out to me the most during our entire visit though - was our waitress, HAZEL! Young, bubbly, friendly, professional, & high energy vibes. Which just makes you wanna match her energy. She made us feel comfy the second we walked in. She provided her recommendations & made sure we were taken care of the entire time. We'd visit here again based on her service alone. We ordered the birria omelette with a side of panela, birria chilaquiles, a mazapán coffee, lemonade, & sprite. Everything came out quickly! They had chili oil on our table with salt & pepper. We LOVE our spice. So the chili oil, without needed to ask was chef's kiss. My husband enjoyed his food & finished everything. My birria omelette was delish! The mazapán iced coffee was also great! Definitely a hidden gem! Can't wait to return to try other menu items. read more

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Came back to bring my inlaws. For Sunday breakfast. Arlett and staff. Was amazing and helpful explaining things for my inlaws. We all had a great time. There was another family celebrating a birthday . They are a great place for all occasions. Played music had a sparkler. This is a must try. read more

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Cute find in San Diego! We ordered the Birria Omelette and the Birria Chilaquiles... both were delicious!! The Birria was cooked perfectly! Juicy, tender and very generous! Only thing is the frijoles were a little cold and the papas needed seasoning for flavor... other than that service was friendly, the cafe de olla was piping hot and everything tasted delicious! read more

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All locals should be aware of this little hidden gem. I was visiting from out of town and found this place to surprise my mother for breakfast. We enjoyed our entire experience even though we were busy our server was very attentive throughout our meal. The pink and marble really made the interior of the restaurant pop too. I will keep this place for my next trip to SD. read more

Vica's Cafe - Poblano Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Best chilaquiles I've had from a restaurant so far. It's also very ambient and cute inside. Glad it was so close to my resort!

I went around lunch time and was seated quickly. They weren't very busy, but the inside of the place is very cute with the pink, black and white decor. I ordered their eggs Benedict dish with a caramel cappuccino. It was really good. Will return when I'm in the area again. Would be great if they added mimosas to their menu. read more

Vica's Cafe - Eggs Benedict with beans and potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The place was nice with new pink and grey decor. The food was delicious. I had the Mexican Eggs Benedict. It had a lot of flavor and the sides of potatoes and beans were on point. The service was good with attentive staff. I would definitely come back again! read more

Vica's Cafe - Mexican Eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Such a cute pink girly breakfast spot! The waitresses are very kind and attentive. I had the birriaquiles and it was very filling and had great flavor. I wish there was more drink variety. But I was really pleased with the food and customer service! read more

Vica's Cafe - Birriaquiles - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Fun ambiance, delicious food and great coffee! Would definitely go again. If you want to try a local breakfast place, go here! read more

Vica's Cafe - French toast - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Wow. The savory plate I ate I will be BACK for. A creamy chilaquiles with steak added. Omg. Now the Dubai pancakes didn't match the photo I saw and I was looking forward to the small pancakes sadly. But even that they did look good but just didn't really vibe with them. I also got the mazapan coffee, omg so good. I'll be bringing my grandma and friends here asap. The service was good too no complaints there. It was busy when we came. Hats off and a bow to the chef! ‍ read more

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We got there early before the crowd hit on a Saturday morning. Service was great, food presentation and taste were awesome. The service was nice, beautiful ladies are the servers. Definitely love the pink vibe and entrance. read more

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Fun atmosphere and wonderful food and service! Very upscale take on food without being pretentious.

Delicious Cafe de Olla coffee!! churro waffles and chorizo potato & egg skillet super yummy! Great service read more

Vica's Cafe - Cafe de olla - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Wonderful food and service Great experience! Super pancake (carrot cake). Eggs were perfect balance of savory and spicy. read more

Comer en Vica's Cafe fue simplemente espectacular. El lugar es bonito, con un ambiente muy chic pero a la vez cómodo y acogedor. Desde que llegas se siente ese cuidado en los detalles que te hace disfrutar todavía más la experiencia. La estrella del día, sin duda, fueron los chiles en nogada. De verdad, es un platillo que se siente como una obra de arte. El balance de sabores es perfecto, el relleno está lleno de sabor y la nogada es cremosa, suave y deliciosa. Cada bocado te deja claro que este platillo lleva tiempo, técnica y muchísimo amor. No cualquiera puede hacer chiles en nogada así. Todo estuvo riquísimo y muy bien presentado. Se nota cuando la comida se hace con pasión y respeto por la tradición. Vica's Cafe no solo sirve comida increíble, te regala una experiencia que se disfruta y se recuerda. Si te gusta la buena comida, los sabores auténticos y los platillos bien hechos, este lugar es una joya que sí o sí tienes que visitar. read more

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My family had a wonderful experience at your restaurant today. After a very difficult year, this was my first time going out to lunch with my daughter, grandson, sister, and sister-in-law. While the food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely, the service we received was truly exceptional. Our server, Jisele, was incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful. Her outstanding service made our family outing so much more enjoyable. Compliments and appreciation to Jisele and another lady, sorry I didn't get her name. We look forward to visiting again soon. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. My wife got the chicharron in salsa verde with eggs and beans. She loved every single bite from her plate. I ordered the birria omelet, and it was good. The birria was tender and full of flavor. The omelet was swimming in cosome, soaking every part of the omelet. I usually take pictures, but I'll probably start licking my phone. Lol. That's no lie. For the guys, the decor is a chick explosion, so leave your man card at the door. Lol. The coffee was very good, and I was able to take a refill to go. read more

Took 45 minutes for my order it wasn't even busy . 2 pancakes for $17 over priced. The chorizo had a strong taste of vinegar read more

Vica's Cafe - Elote pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Excellent brunch spot! The staff acknowledged us right away and let us choose our table. The atmosphere was relaxed, with soft background music that made it easy to have a conversation--something we really appreciated. The décor is simple but very cute, and the pink, gold, and white color scheme throughout the café is perfect for a laid-back family brunch. For food and drinks, we ordered a café de mazapán, café de olla, and the birria chilaquiles. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous and easy to share. The tortilla chips were smothered in flavorful birria, and the meat was incredibly tender. The beans and breakfast potatoes were also savory and well-seasoned. Our party decided to share, and our server was very accommodating, bringing us an extra plate without any issue. The staff also checked on us several times throughout the meal, which we appreciated. Overall, we had a great experience! We're so glad we gave Vica's Cafe a try, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

Vica's Café absolutely blew me away. The pink pancakes are not just eye‑catching -- they're incredibly fluffy, flavorful, and unlike anything you'll find anywhere else. A perfect balance of sweet, soft, and delicious in every bite. I also ordered the huevos al gusto, and they were cooked perfectly. Fresh ingredients, great seasoning, and you can tell everything is made with real care. Simple dish, but executed at a level that makes it memorable. The service was warm, the atmosphere was cozy, and the food was outstanding. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Vica's Café is officially one of my new favorite breakfast spots. read more

Vica's Cafe - Pink Pancakes and Huevos Al Gusto - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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We decided to try this new restaurant for breakfast and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the staff were very nice! We will be back! read more

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Great food great customer service awesome coffee the Chile en nogada was delicious. The service was amazing the girls were all nice came to check up on us. Asked how everything was like I said we will be back. read more

The food was great. Service was amazing. The atmosphere was welcoming. Overall everything was great. Would definitely recommend this place.

I ordered the chilaquiles verdes. So good, crunchy and good amount of spice. Service was great. Def will return. read more

Vica's Cafe - Chilaquiles Verdes - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

It's so cute and vibrant pink it here the decor is lovely and the food was amazing !! Super quick and friendly service and did I mention the food is truly amazing so much flavor my kids and I loved it read more

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Cute place especially for a breakfast date with your mom or girlfriends. I also love to go here with a date with my boyfriend

First time here for me and George. The food was very, service was very good considering their were short on servers. We would both would come back to eat. read more

Cute small place clean and friendly staff. My husband got a poblano chicken omelette, and I got the Birria Chilaquiles. They were a little dry for me, but otherwise they were good.cafe de la olla was good as well read more

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Visiting from out of town. Food was amazing, and service was great. Highlights are Churro Waffle and the Pablano Sauce was on point.

Food was so good and the restaurant is so cute definitely picture worthy and the service was great, the girls were so nice and attentive! Definitely coming back when we are down in San Diego again :) read more

The service is A1, our server Hazel was amazing. The Birriaquiles highly recommended read more

Vica's Cafe - Came here for a very enjoyable breakfast. Our sever Hazel was super attentive. The Birria chilaquiles - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I absolutely loved this cafe! I took my mom here for her birthday and it was our first time there. Lovely first experience, the food was amazing, and the staff was super sweet and attentive. Will def be coming back (: thank you ! read more

Vica's Cafe - birriaquiles and enchiladas poblanos - Cafes Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Last minute Mother's Day brunch at Vica's Cafe and they were able to accommodate all 8 of us with no problem. This place is so pretty, cozy, and aesthetic. From the moment we walked in, the servers made us feel so welcomed. Hazel, Alexa, and Arlette were all so attentive, sweet, patient, and constantly checked on us to make sure everything was perfect. The customer service honestly made the experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests. We were seated quickly and they truly went above and beyond to make Mother's Day feel special. The café de olla and café de mazapán did NOT disappoint. We ordered: Birria tacos Birria quesadillas Green enchiladas Steak & eggs Pink pancakes Churro waffles Everything was amazinggg. To top it off, they surprised us with mango strawberry tres leches for Mother's Day and it was SO good. Definitely coming back. read more

A gem in south Chula Vista. It's a small space but the food is amazing. The staff is great as well as the decor. Don't let the outside fool you, this place is a must if you are a foodie. My family' really enjoyed this restaurant and will definitely come again. The corn pancakes are a must. read more

My husband brought three dishes home today and they were outstanding. The strawberry or pink pancakes were amazing. The Birria omelette was to die for and the healthy omelette egg white and mushrooms with fruit was so tasty. All dishes were huge and price was so reasonable. read more

First time trying this place and it's amazing! It's hard to find great Chipotle Chilaquiles but wow this place had them! Will definitely come back to try the Birriaquilles next time! Also don't miss out on the cafe de olla! read more