La Central

Mexican restaurant · Chula Vista

La Central

Mexican restaurant · Chula Vista

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3733 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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Tasty mini burritos, carne asada fries, and great service  

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3733 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Get directions

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3733 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Get directions

+1 619 941 1617
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Open-Air Steak and Taco Spot Opening Two Outposts in Chula Vista - Eater San Diego

"In early May, Canez will open a stand-alone version of La Central at 3733 Main Street in Chula Vista. The location will seat 70 people and include kid-friendly elements, from a dedicated children’s menu to an inflatable jumping area." - Candice Woo

https://sandiego.eater.com/2019/4/1/18290804/steak-taco-novo-brazil-mexican-restaurant-la-central-chula-vista
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Luis L.

Google
You really need to try their bistec ranchero mini burrito. It had a homemade taste, it was so good that I forgot to take a pic, only after I finished it, I remembered.

Yerat Cervantes

Google
Awesome and delicious Carne asada fries staff was pretty friendly. Wouldn't have expected such good good food from a restaurant near a gas station.

xKarlosx

Google
This place is top north hole in the wall. My daughter and I ate carne asada fries and let me tell you, em fries where soft in par with the carne asada sheesh. Definitely coming back here again 🙌

San Diego & South

Google
Shocked. One of the best burritos I’ve ever had here! The Rockefeller burrito is delicious. Freshly cooked carne asada. Shocked because it’s connected to a gas station almost hidden.

Marzio Fernandez

Google
Service is great! The premade burritos taste great and are great for when you're pressed for time I also had a egg & bacon burrito, great taste and pretty big. I really recommend this place.

Giovanna Edouard

Google
I tried their $2 burrito (bistec ranchero) it was soo tasty. Definitely worth going back to.

S Hawk

Google
Great food, the steak and bacon rolled tacos are incredible. The man who works the place is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Everyone I have sens here agrees, it was well worth it.

Christian Hernandez

Google
Best tacos & burritos in Chula Vista these guys know how to treat there customers! They are located in the Sinclair gas station next to the mini mart and also have a drive through! Will be back for sure
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Jack M.

Yelp
This eatery is located in the same corner of the Chevron Gas Station and the building housing the Cali-Mart convenience store. The eatery offers a very good amount of inside seating. In addition to the creative Mexican Fare, they also offer burgers and French Fry creations. I had the Rockefeller Burrito which included steak, shrimp, and bacon with grilled onions, guacamole, and cheese for $9. It was a very good burrito and quite meaty. It was a little on the salty side, probably because of the bacon on top of the regular seasoning, but tasty the three proteins together was a tasty treat. I did feel the burrito needed more shrimp. The steak was very good, and I loved that it had that good smoky flavor. The guacamole in the burrito was minimal but good, the grilled onions rocked, and the white cheese was just right. They gave the buttery flour tortilla a good toasting which is always a good thing. There salsas were pretty good too.
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Kris R.

Yelp
Unacceptable and disgusting behavior from Gabriela. If this is how the management treats guests, I strongly recommend others take their business elsewhere. A restaurant should be a place where patrons feel welcomed and safe. La Central Urban Grill failed miserably at both.
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Miguel V.

Yelp
Terrible customer service!! We don't deserve that. Spend your money somewhere else. Gabriela and the rest of the staff are so rude.
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Jayson R.

Yelp
They need better management. I've never seen someone slap a phone off a customers hand just from using their bathroom. The food was ok, I've ate here before
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Melissa G.

Yelp
Place wasn't too crowded. Food was okay, but it would've tasted better if the staff and the customers weren't being antagonized by the owner. Very bad for ambience.
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Kat B.

Yelp
Multiple reports of bathroom door forceably being opened while customers are in the bathroom. That's scary and unprofessional
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Celeste V.

Yelp
THEY OPEN BATHROOM DOORS ON YOU. DON'T GO HERE!!!! Customer service is horrible, food looks bland. "Pretty people eat tacos" sign on their wall. Ain't nothing pretty about this place
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Michelle O.

Yelp
Terrible place, they are trying to protect their manager for her unprofessional behavior. It's inexcusable and it really shows how much they "care" for their customers.
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Teresita E.

Yelp
They only provide single person bathrooms and will open the door if you take longer than they think is necessary. Very inappropriate, 0 stars!
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Alberto J.

Yelp
The Food is no good. Skip this place, the vibe here is off. Find a better Place with better service.

Jaimie L.

Yelp
Humiliation ritual is the best way to describe this place. The customer service was the worst I've ever had. I was not greeted kindly instead I was treated as though I was unwanted and it seemed as though they were annoyed I was there, racial micro-aggression probably? I thought why not still give them a try, it can't get any worse than this. WRONG. I heard banter and gossip about me from only two feet away and they walked past my table and acted as if I wasn't even there, and they started mocking me and snickering. I know it was about me because they were looking right at me and when I glanced at them due to being uncomfortable they were still laughing without any embarrassment of their humiliation. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS.
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Brandon T.

Yelp
When I was there I witnessed aggressive and judgmental behavior from their staff to multiple customers. I would not recommend this place due to it not being safe for everyone.
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Braulio R.

Yelp
This place is horrible you can't use the bathroom in peace .. they are very agitated and angry people there ... stay away
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Victor C.

Yelp
Food is completely cold, no flavor. To be exact the food was nasty/disgusting. Not only was the food horrible, but the customer service was horrible. Waiters/waitresses were all in a ugly mood with mad faces towards all customers. Hygiene of this place was outrageous, dirty from top to bottom. Don't even get me started in the RESTROOMS, restrooms were completely disgusting with NO TYPE OF PRIVACY AT ALL. Doors were being opened by restaurant staff and can't handle your business due to poor privacy. PLEASE avoid this horrible/disgusting restaurant. Save your time and money.

Juan Jose C.

Yelp
We all seen the video circulating on social media of the owner completely wasted being completely disrespectful, the ambiance is horrible multiple people witnessed this incident and never stepped in The food is not the great and way over priced
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Gracelyn M.

Yelp
I went here and the service was disgusting. They were not friendly and the food and drinks were even worse! I do not recommend you come here to this place! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

David A.

Yelp
the food was old & crusty, found a roach & a rat at the door of the restroom. tried to kick it out but it kept opening the door. Horrified by the ambiance and food here. Made so many people sick to their stomach - online but still.

Cynthia A.

Yelp
The service is lacking professionalism. Apparently, you cannot use the restroom because the manger will barge in while you are using it And exposing people to customers and staff outside the bathroom door. Gabriela is miserable and I would not give my dollars to this establishment. If this is how they conduct I can only imagine they're food handling is. No thank you. Stay away is the best advice. If I could give zero stars, I would. This place should not be conducting business if they are unable to work with people.

Victoria C.

Yelp
This restaurant is horrible. Costumer service was absolutely terrible, very rude and disrespectful especially for their upper management Gabriella. Vibes trash. Food trash. No privacy in the BATHROOM which is crazy.

Leah H.

Yelp
Horrible service. The manager has terrible manners. Don't reccomend anyone to come here if you are looking for good customer service.

Joselyn B.

Yelp
Horrible service. Food takes forever to come. Staff is rude and drunk all the time. The place looks dirty and it's filled with horrible workers.

Alliekat s.

Yelp
She was so sure that she would be getting more money. Not all publicity is good. Do better you're not above anyone

Valerie R.

Yelp
Terrible Customer service . Food is bland. will not be returning . Better places out there . Very Rude people

Gaby V.

Yelp
Intoxicated manager, terrible service, zero respect for customers Very unprofessional staff

Sugma B.

Yelp
Saw the owner finger popping her asshole in the kitchen. Disgusting and unhealthy behavior. With someone that heavy, I can't imagine how dirty it was.

Omar v.

Yelp
Was thinking of trying this place but would never go after seeing how bad customer service is , do not visit very bad atmosphere!!

Jaime G.

Yelp
Horrible food it was so nasty and the owners are even worse never coming here again. bbb

Alex R.

Yelp
Do not come here. The owner and staff are super rude and nasty. They invade privacy by going into the restrooms while customers are using them. Invasion of privacy. The food does not make up for their bad service

Santiago S.

Yelp
Service is 0/10. Look restaurant up on tik tok all the evidence is shown. Owner should retire.

Yoselin P.

Yelp
Probably one of the worst places ever, the staff is incredibly rude with no manners and the food was not edible. One of the main managers kicked people out the restroom while it's in use only due to the race of the person using it. I would not recommend eating here!

Leksie B.

Yelp
The owners of this restaurant are the epitome of disrespect. They are completely unprofessional and act straight ghetto. The food was very mediocre and not worth dealing with the service for it.

Amelia M.

Yelp
Gabriella gave me the worst customer service when I was here, constantly checking if we were ready for the bill..we barely even ordered apertizers. I felt rushed, the food was mediocre for the price honestly anything else down main would've been more satisfactory and worth the price. The vibe of the place is just your average cheap decor thrown together and act like it's fancy it's just average

Carlos H.

Yelp
Not a good place to dine at , plenty other to choose from , rude staff members , old man doesn't know how to treat customers

Raylene R.

Yelp
Everything's horrible here. Gabriela kept unlocking the bathroom door on my friend while she was in the restroom sick. Very UNPROFESSIONAL

Brian S.

Yelp
Seeing the abuse coming from an upper management is terrible I've never seen someone as rude and disrespectful as Gabriela

Cindy G.

Yelp
Please do not let your kids go to the bathroom alone here. Multiple reports of the workers opening bathroom doors WHILE people are using it. Absolutely not!! I unfortunately have came here a couple times and the only thing that was consistent was the bad food and bad customer service. Do better.

Mayte C.

Yelp
Horrible place to eat! My food had hairs and when I complain I was asked to leave by staff

Makenzi D.

Yelp
Awful awful service. And not even good food to deal with the shitty service. wish i could rate 0 stars but i can't so even 1 star is generous

Miko R.

Yelp
Gabriela had an attitude and was very rude. You can smell liquor on her breath. Don't go here.

Alexandra S.

Yelp
This place has the worst food I've ever tasted. The service was terrible and felt like a hostile environment.

Rebecca S.

Yelp
Only come here if you want to be assaulted by a drunk hag or walked in on while in the restroom. Service 0/10 and the food is just as shit.

belen

Yelp
Owner will open restroom door that is in USE and be aggressive for simply recording her behavior. no owner should smack a phone out of someone's hand after opening a restroom door knowing someone is inside, and after kicking them out. Service is horrible for not allowing you to stand up to the disrespect that is given. Do better.

DarkSide _.

Yelp
they are so rude and entitled here like im the guest not you and the food was so bad if you looking for good food never come to this place

ashley w.

Yelp
horrible!!! the women employee unlocked and opened the bathroom door in the middle of me going to the bathroom knowing i was in there bc i took to long while i was pooping

Yerb O.

Yelp
this place is straight dookie, besides what's going on in general the food straight garbo. only thing that was nice was the exit trash place save yall money get some mcdonald's instead

David H.

Yelp
If you like mini burritos to go this is the place I can't believe for the price point you can get these delicious burritos. Went with chicharon, carne con papa, frijoles and chilaquiles . All tasted great ..no wait as they are all ready and price point for the quality is what makes this place great !

Bianca C.

Yelp
Love this place! The little burritos are delicious we live close by so we're always here
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Claudia V.

Yelp
Grab and go burritos for $2?! Yes, please. I'm always on a rush and being able to just go in and choose a delicious burrito without waiting is amazing. The burritos are small, but they remind me the home style burritos my mom used to make me. These burritos are flavorful and filling. It looks like they have a drive up section and a cooler . Probably for early risers! They also have taco Tuesday $2 tacos! I'll be coming back to try those for sure!
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Ades C.

Yelp
Muy buen sason, pero no m@#3$ se pasaron con tantos cueros en las carne asada fries. Tato cuero dio asco comerse eso