Talavera Azul/ Chilaquiles

Talavera Azul is in a prime location, right on the main strip of downtown Chula Vista, just by the big sign. It’s in a lively area with plenty of street parking, and there’s also a huge free parking garage right by the park, which makes parking super convenient. The park itself adds to the aesthetic beauty of the location—you can look out the restaurant windows and see the bright greenery, which makes for a really pleasant atmosphere while you eat. The inside of the restaurant is unique and nicely designed. It’s bright, clean, and mostly white, but the touches of ceramic blue throughout give it a stylish and inviting feel. You can tell they put thought into the décor, which adds to the experience. One thing to note—this place is popular. It’s always busy, and if you come with a party of three or more, expect a long wait. I had to wait about 40 minutes, but I’ve heard that at peak times, it can be even longer. They do have some seating outside, which helps a bit, but if you’re in a hurry, this might not be the spot for you. The staff is friendly, but they are constantly on the move, so don’t expect much personal attention. As for the food, I ordered the Chilaquiles Divorciados, which I always like to see on a menu. It’s great for a first-time visit because you get to try two different styles of chilaquiles. Both were tasty and authentic, but I wouldn’t say they blew me away. I’ve definitely had better chilaquiles in San Diego. The café de olla was okay, but it didn’t wow me. I’ve had richer, more flavorful versions elsewhere. Overall, Talavera Azul is a solid spot, especially if you’re in the area and looking for an authentic Mexican breakfast or brunch. The location, ambiance, and food are all good, but with the long wait times and food that didn’t quite stand out, I wouldn’t necessarily go out of my way for it again.

Very few places capture what it's like to experience a true kitchen full of loving grandma's making sunday breakfast for the family, here you embody that feeling. This place transports you to Mexico, waking up with a smell of coffee with cinnamon and piloncillo where the first sip will make you feel it's going to be ok. Then the food comes, a burst of colors and flavors that turns into a pleasurable orgy taste in your mouth. Pictured are the combo plates, Talavera omelette with red chilaquiles and spinach and mushroom omelette with red chilaquiles. Anything you order from this menu will be delicious and bring that same feeling 100% of the time. Your search stops here. If you're wondering where to eat breakfast look no further. And no, I was not paid for this. This is a review left from the heart after multiple times of coming here and leaving with a smile on my face and just that right feeling in my gut that life is worth living

Awesome 👌🏼 spot for breakfast ❤️. The Pablano sauce w/beef and the huevos con chorizo(corn tortilla, of course)...... wow! Coffee was not to my taste(you can try if you want), but Jamaica Agua Fresca muy bien. I hope you enjoy the good food as much as I did.

Always excellent and great value. Be prepared to wait to be seated up to one hour sometimes. Owner is always present. Café de olla is delicious, generous portions. Landmark spot in Chula.

Came here for the first time today, 10 out of 10 experience :) Our service was great, the food was delicious, flavorful and so authentic! everything was priced on the higher side considering San Diego prices in general. This place is also very well kept, clean, with beautiful sapphire blue decor. The staff was welcoming and kind, and our wait time was not very long considering how busy it was (we waited 30 minutes), and our food came out quickly in a busy rush. Our food was delicious!!! I got the chilaquiles poblano, which was $15 plus I added chorizo for $4.50 I also got an amazing freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for $7.50 I will be returning here again and again! 10/10 experience

Cute cafe. Super popular for the food, not the photos. Exoect to wait. Worth the wait. Had Puños and cafe de olla. The Cafe was a little too sweet, but good. The punos are arrachera cooked fajitas style with green onions and bacon. Come with rice beans and tortillas. 100% recommend. Enough for 2 or one to roll out the door.

Food wise, it is very delicious!!! A couple of complaints are that waiting for Jamaica took a little longer than other drinks at that time! It seemed like the food we ordered came after some people that came after us as well. The food service may be dependent on what we had ordered at the time. Overall, it was quite nice and seemed like we got there at the right time as there were about 20-25 people outside waiting after us. The place is decorated in blue and white with certain pops of color from time to time, and it did give a nice Casita feel to it. Nonetheless, it was quite nice once we got to sit down( around 9:50 a.m.)! I ordered the Chilaquiles Poblano and the flavor was phenomenal! My significant other ordered the Machaca Ranchero and the meat was flavorful and JUICY!!! That's a hard part to nail so I greatly appreciated that. I would say, if you have some time to spend. Spend it there and enjoy a great meal! Highly recommend!!!

We've been here a few times now and it's one of the places we can take my Mexican MIL that she's always happy. Wait gets long later in the morning, so coming closer to 8 is recommended. All of the food we've tried so far is very good. My recommendation is the half omelette with side of chilaqiles. They have a table salsa they bring out, but if you're okay with spice ask about the habanero salsa - it's really good. The café de olla is a bit on the sweet side. They also have pretty affordable mimosas. Everything we've tried has been great, and the costs are fairly reasonable compared to other breakfast places in San Diego. The only drawbacks are that it's very hot in there most days and also very loud. The bathroom is nice and clean and accessible!

Breakfast was a hit!! This place is fully authentic mexican food. Throughly impressed with the decor and service. The wait was long I have to warn you to be patient. The wait is well worth it. Food came quick once we were seated. My teen also raved about the food. If anyone knows teenagers they are hard to impress. We started off with fresh banana smoothies and cafe de la olla. Next we got the best queso fundido. It was once of the biggest orders I've had. Lots of choizo and Rajas. They did not skimp on the serving size. We shared an order of chilaquiles. Let me tell you these stayed crunchy to each bite. The flavors were outstanding. Creamy full of flavor food that did not disappoint. Our neighbors next to us raved about the espadana omelet. That will be next !! Give this place a try.

* service was great * The food was delicious * great casual ambiance Today is a holiday so there was no wait however there is always a wait time. They have a great Cafe De la holla if you like sweet coffee you will enjoy it. I always mix half olla half regular and its perception in a cup. Today we tried the Machaca plate and the huevos divorciados the sauces were so tasty loved my plate I finished everything I mean even there beans were good they tasted homemade. A must-try. We definitely will be back.

Delicious food but at a price. If you're in the mood for some delicious authentic Mexican breakfast/brunch, this is your place. The food is amazing and well priced compared to other similar locations. If you decide to eat here you're going to have to be mentally prepared to experience long wait times to be seated and to get your server to make eye contact after you've ordered. We arrived at 11 am on a Sunday and waited until 1145 to be seated. The inside is a little compact but its adorned with talaveras and other cute trinkets. Personally, i would like to see more trinkets displayed to give it more ambience. It was pretty warm in there and the AC seemed to be struggling. My only gripe with this place is that we were thirsty and getting our server's attention was difficult. She was incredibly busy and both my partner and i are introverts so it was a little stressful trying to get her attention. We just wanted a refill on our coffee (free refills btw) and water. ***i suggest management consider placing a water jug on each table and perhaps someone just in charge of refills or giving utensils (She forgot to give us utensils) walking around to help the servers. We ordered the chipotle and poblano chilaquiles with shredded beef. The beans were magical. The shredded beef was moist and flavorful and the potatoes were beautifully goldened to perfection. We also ordered 2 cafe de ollas totalling 48 dollars (no tip included). Ultimately, the wait is 100% worth it. I left feeling so satisfied. Parking is a mess but you can always find parking on the street. Pro tip: On Sundays, there is a farmer's market across the street. If you're given a wait time of over 30 min, go for a stroll.

I came here for brunch with some friends and we LOVED it! We got there right when they opened and were promptly seated. The place filled up QUICK so definitely recommend getting there early on weekends. The cafe de olla was delicious!! And I appreciated that they always made sure my mug was full. We all got mimosas, $5.50 for a glass, not bad! And the mimosas were generously poured, perfect ratio of champagne to juice. We all got chilaquiles and loved it. I got the chilaquiles divorciados so I could try 2 sauces, the mole and the green salsa. Both were delicious. Service was very friendly. The inside is very cutely decorated, lots of beautiful blue accents.

Talk about a humble family providing homemade food. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming (except one server) who we won't let ruin the experience we had. Besides her, the food was delicious. Beautiful decor. Come early as they get real busy and they also close early.

Really good food. We will be coming back soon. It was very inexpensive for the quality of food.

Great Mexican Coffee, chilaquiles Meat Puños, chicharrónes in green sauce yum are really delicious...Very nice place to have breakfast...!!

Awesome brunch spot in CV! They have plenty of tradition Mexican breakfast style options too choose from. It can get busy since they're only open until 2pm so you might have to wait to get seated but I'd say it's worth it. The place is nice a clean and the staff is really friendly.

Such a simple decorated restaurant, beautiful inside, with even more amazing food!! The service was wonderful and everything tasted great!

After seeing the amount of people waiting outside, I was prepared to skip this place but glad I didn't. The wait was shorter than expected and the inside was clean and nicely decorated. We ordered the poblano sauce chilaquiles and chipotle sauce chilaquiles and both were even better than expected. They were so creamy, flavorful and not too spicy. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned too. Definitely adding this place on my list of favorite brunch spots.

Everything I have had here is absolutely delicious. My favorite by far is the chipotle chilaquiles. They have a spicy kick while still being creamy. The side potatoes and beans are incredible. I always get the cafe de olla which is the best cafe de olla I've had in SD. The service is always great. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The restaurant is decorated from head to toe with talavera. The only thing is that it's always PACKED for breakfast. The wait times can get so long but with good reason.

This place is always busy, but worth the wait. If you eat here on the weekend, be prepared for long wait times. Weekdays are not as bad, and we were seated right away. However, it got pretty busy and filled up around 10am. There is only indoors seating and the street parking can be limited. There are few metered spots in front and not many options. Best place to park is across the street in the free 3 hour parking structure and walk across. The place is clean, prices are reasonable, and one of my favorite places in Chula for breakfast. The staff is friendly and the food is prepared rather quick considering how busy they get. The food is flavorful and the portions are big in my opinion. I'm always taking home leftovers unless I share. They are known for their Chilaquiles and they are all delicious (red, green, poblano, chipotle, mole). You can add eggs or a meat of choice to your meal and they come with beans and potatoes. They serve a variety of beverages including cafe de olla and mimosas. I've eaten their sopes, chorizo, breakfast burrito, and the queso. Everything I've eaten here I've enjoyed. The food very flavorful and always made right. Great breakfast place and worth trying.

In the heart of Chula Vista on 3rd, a hidden gem awaits Talavera Azul. This place, like a passionate telenovela, awakens the senses with its traditional Mexican flavors. Prepare yourself for a culinary journey like no other. As we stepped inside, the ambiance embraced us with its Latin flare. A cute and charming establishment, it whispered promises of delectable delights. We decided to start our adventure with the classic duo of chips and salsa. Little did we know, it would be a flavor explosion that would ignite our taste buds. For our main courses, I opted for the traditional French toast, while my wife chose the fiery huevos rancheros with a tantalizing red sauce. Accompanied by country-style potatoes and refried beans, it was a feast fit for royalty. The pictures we captured cannot fully capture the essence of these dishes, for they were truly a work of art. But it wasn't just the food that impressed us. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect of our experience. The silverware glistened, a testament to the restaurant's commitment to cleanliness. In a world where sanitation is paramount, this establishment set the stage for an exceptional dining experience. Our server, Omar, played his role with grace and charm. He was not only kind and respectful but also an attentive listener. His presence added an extra touch of magic to our meal. Ah, the coffee! A true showstopper, it danced upon our palates like a passionate salsa. Infused with the warm embrace of cinnamon, it was a drink made for lovers of this aromatic spice. My wife's proclamation about the beans left me in awe. Creamy and unparalleled, they reigned as the reigning champions of the town. As self-proclaimed aficionados of Mexican cuisine, this was no small feat. And as for the French toast, it was a revelation. San Diego had never witnessed such a masterpiece. Adorned with luscious strawberries and bananas, it transformed breakfast into a decadent dessert. This unexpected visit was a stroke of serendipity, a twist of fate that will forever haunt our memories. We shall treasure this experience and eagerly return for more. A special thanks to my dear friend Jose, whose recommendation led us to this enchanting spot.

This place was actually really delicious. It looks small from the outside but very roomy once inside. There's street parking and if you drive pass the restaurant to the right there's a parking lot as well. Street parking is free on holidays and weekends I believe. We went on a Wednesday morning and it was about a 30 min wait. So safe to assume this place will be packed on weekends and holidays!! They have cafe de olla and alcoholic drinks. The chilaquiles divorciados which is basically two different salsa and they were delicious and they had plenty of option we chose the green, mole, poblano and chipotle. The waitress was very attentive it was about an 100 bill to include drinks which we had coffee, mimosas and mixed drink.

Food is nothing special worth waiting in line for. Mediocre is a word that fits nicely in line with what the service and matches like a puzzle piece to the baldness of the flavor they offer. Management should have a better floor awareness to see if patrons are getting their food on time and not 30 minutes after your party has received theirs. The people are kind and the ceramic decore is to be admired, bedides that anywhere else is recommended. Dont expect to get coffe on time or get 2nd servings.

Best mole chilaquiles I've had. The mole sauce itself is to die for! It's flavorful and not too sweet which I really appreciated. It's really the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Highly recommend subbing the potatoes for rice because the refried beans and rice combo is perfectly delicious! You won't regret it! Please note that they do charge extra to add eggs, shredded chicken and avocado to your chilaquiles. Otherwise, it's just mole sauce, chips and cheese paired with potatoes and refried beans. Service was quick and easy. The restaurant is also very cute, homey and authentic.

Worth the wait. Anytime after 9 there will be a wait. The chilaquiles divorciados are my go to. I love the chipotle and verde flavor. They're chilaquiles and crunchy but bursting with flavor. Their servers are quick and knowledgeable. The cafe de olla and mimosa are my other go to. It's a very lively location so expect some chatter. Parking is not too bad. Always come here when I'm in town.

I love third avenue and Talavera really brings the community together for food that makes you feel like you're home. I brought my family here and they enjoyed everything. Even my cousin enjoyed her pancakes! The menudo was HUGE but so good and I ate myself into a fat nap. I wish the wait wasn't so long to get in, we waited about an hour but it was a busy Sunday afternoon. Families galore! At least the farmers market is Sundays across the street so we passed the time walking it. The people at Talavera are kind and quick with getting drinks to your table and orders in too. Always making sure you're taken care of. Love coming by when I can.

Super rico todo !! Pedi dos ordenes chilaquiles para llevar y estaban super ricos, despues regrese por un platillo de temporada Chile en Nogada y no me decepciono para nada! Super rico la salsa en su punto, y la chica que me atendio muy amable!!!

We thought we were going to have a long wait since there was a bunch of people sitting and waiting outside, but to our surprise we were sat a table really quickly for a weekend morning. Our order was taken and our plates were out within 20 minutes. Everything was pretty good. Everything came out hot. Service was non- existent. We saw our server when we ordered and when we paid, that was it. I can't say I would be looking forward to coming back here. I did not find anything outstanding to the point that I need to come back here again.

Delicious the best cafe de olla in town, I ordered the chilaquiles verdes with over medium eggs, honestly the food was not as good as expected, but the cafe de olla and their fresh coffee is the best things I had in a while, I can drink their cafe every day. Be ready to wait for a table at least 30-45 if your party is 4+ people, if is for 2 people the wait can be 15-30 minutes. I will definitely come back to this place.probably next time 8 will try another dish.

The food is very good. It's a small place, so it can get noisy (people chatting and eating) but it's a nice friendly spot. The service was good and friendly. The salsas pican, pero rico. Good cafe de olla.

Everything was delicious! Cafe de olla was amazing. The chilaquiles were delicious! Pancakes were amazing! Melt in your mouth! There is a wait but well worth it!

Visited Talavera Azul this morning and have to say it was absolutely delicious! I ordered The Works omelette with the chipotle sauce, a satisfying meal for us carnivores. My daughter had the Panela cheese omelette with green sauce and loved it. She was delighted with the spicy kick it had. A little noisy for my taste but tried to overlook that. Service was good. Definitely returning soon!

Food is always great here! Their mole chilaquiles with arrachera is a must! Cafe de la olla is also a must. The wait time on the weekends is long but it is well worth it.

Talavara Azul in Chula Vista is an excellent breakfast spot known for its clean bathroom and serving fresh orange juice. However, be prepared for a potential wait during busy hours. The cleanliness of the bathroom demonstrated their commitment to maintaining a hygienic environment. Their breakfast menu offers a wide variety of options, including traditional favorites and savory burritos. I highly recommend trying the Huevos Rancheros. Was enchiladas poblanas and enchiladas salsa verde. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we also indulged in the French toast. It was a delightful treat--golden and crispy on the outside, while fluffy and luscious on the inside. The staff provided exceptional service, and the cozy ambiance added to the overall dining experience. If you're willing to endure a potential wait, Talavara Azul is definitely worth a visit for their fantastic breakfast.

Best chilaquiles in cv Best variety of chilaquile sauces I tried the poblano it was creamy and delicious. Service was awesome I have kids and they were accommodating and friendly. And we were seated asap. Ambience was perfect for family breakfast.

Very very good chilaquiles and pancakes. Family run business with good service and good food

****POSTED PICS OF MENU**** Great place! Amazing food! Good service. Chicharrones con salsa verde is the best!

Mama-review: Kid friendly Not pet friendly Alcohol friendly: *note wait times are long on the weekend, but you can take your littles on a walk across the street Food: it was decent, nothing too crazy. Had better breakfast elsewhere. The horchata was nasty so don't get that it had residue at the bottom not mixed properly. Service: rushed, seemed like they just wanted to get through the customers.

I'm writing this review as I sit at home eating my leftover Poblano Chilaquiles from brunch this morning,WOW, just WOW, incredibly flavorful, delicious, magical! I could have just eaten the entire thing at the restaurant, but I wanted to extend my enjoyment. This dish alone gets off the chart stars, stars and more stars! Customer service was also great. The Cafe de Olla was good, but a little on the sweet side, refried beans also good, the potato hash ok, nothing special, and the wait was a bit long, so I bumped it down a notch, from 5 to 4 stars. I will be back, those chilaquiles are 100% worth many return trips!

Great food and ambience. You will truly enjoy it! Make sure to get there early there was a line when the door open.

Expensive! But very good! I love to come here when i can afford it. Small wait sometimes. Love the cafe de olla.

Great food, ambiance, and service!! They are so friendly and super quick! We got seated, orders taken and our food in a short time span. Food is very delicious with a touch of homemade! This is one of our played, so good!

The service has always been bad here and I only come back because the food is good. But today the service was extra bad which ended up affecting the food. Our food was straight cold when it got to us. The coffee was sour like it was sitting too long. The server Cynthia was very inattentive and made it seem like it was a bother to service us. I asked to replace my coffee and she completely ignored me. It was just awful and I don't think I want to come back. I am a server and I know it gets hectic when it's busy but being attentive and apologetic is key. We spend our hard earned money to go eat and enjoy a service but this was the total Opposite. And they add an automatic 15% service charge to all bill no matter the size of your party.

This place was so disorganized and the service felt like I was asking permission to order food. Like I had the privilege of being there. I actually bought it but once I went to the restroom it all went left. Shit stains on the wall spelling out a name. I took a picture but the manger paid me 300$ to not put it up. So be it. This place is ass

You can never go wrong when having breakfast here . It's a neighborhood classic . Café de olla is delicious and the chilaquiles are the best in town .

It's a cute restaurant, but it is jarring to the senses. If you have any sound sensitivities, this restaurant is not for you. You need to come with headphones or earmuffs. It is so loud you can't hear your own thoughts in your own head while you're talking you have to yell. I haven't received my food yet, so I can't tell about the food but sitting here I can't even have a conversation with the person sitting right across from me. They need some curtains, some rugs, some plants would help absorb the sound vibrations.

Great place! Breakfast is delish servers are friendly and attentive I do recommend this place 100%

Wonderful atmosphere and great tasting food. It was a short wait on a Saturday morning for brunch, but we'll worth the wait! The chilaquiles divorciados- mole and poblano are the best!

Everything about this spot is wonderful. The ambiance is charming and warm. The servers are attentive and friendly. The food comes in large portions and tastes fabulous. There are options for American breakfast or Mexican. This was a great little place to have brunch. We loved it!

The best Mexican breakfast food in all of San Diego. The mole chilaquiles are out of this world! The cafe de olla is well made and delightful. The service is amazing. Be ready to wait at least 15 minutes. It is so worth the wait!

This is my favorite spot for chilaquiles! I get made fun of for only wanting to come here for breakfast. The only thing that is pain, is the long wait. However, it is so worth it. There also were a few times when I felt like my food was cold, but they fixed it right away. Either way, still love it here.

Come here if you want some of the best chilaquiles! I got the chilaquiles divorciados and they let you pick two sauces. I got the chipotle which is creamy and salsa verde which is my favorite from here. Also comes with beans made with chorizo and potatoes. Also their cafe de olla is my favorite hot coffee in town! Highly recommend! Staff is nice and blue decorations all over the restaurant for a nice touch!

Great food and the chilaquiles are the bomb! Con: long wait. Relaxing location feels like youre at home

Talavera Azul was awesome. Pretty busy, but the food was delicious. I had a hot chocolate and an omelet of some sort (can't remember because it's been a few weeks ago) but it was so so good. The hot sauce was pretty effin spicy too!

A packed sidewalk outside gave away that this is probably the best local place around. Reasonable wait time for a Friday mid morning, the food was amazing and the pricing was excellent for the area. Traditional ? menu with a lot of choices and great service. Perfect for visitors and tourist to get a real local flavor. See you again Talavera Azul!

The best breakfast served in San Diego. Do not mind driving 2 hours to come eat breakfast here!

Ohh my goodness! I'm so glad I came in for breakfast! Yes, the wait is a "little" bit intimidating, but it's so worth it!! Beautiful decorations, friendly atmosphere and great customer service!! I will definitely be back, thank you!! OHHH- Almost forgot, took some flan home for later- DELICIOUS!!!!