Where to Eat in Vista | Eater San Diego

"The 508 Tavern opened in 2017, and it’s holding down Santa Fe Avenue as the city expands its downtown district south (construction still pending). The tavern itself is charmingly sparse (though the patio outside offers a nice cool hangout), but the food and beer are why you’re here -- they offer a great mix of sliders and tavern standards along with some interesting inclusions like a chef’s choice hummus and an ahi tuna poke bowl. The beer selection goes for quality over quantity, with some good local choices like Garage Brewing and Abnormal matched up with other West Coast neighbors like Kern River and Northern Pine. In five years, 508 might be in the heart of downtown Vista if the construction continues southwards, but even right now, it’s worth the walk to try it out." - Mike Schramm