Thomas Mathew Photography

Chula Vista, CA 91912

Julie S. writes: If you're looking for a whole new level of  digital photography. This is who you need to call to get your photos done. From weddings, modeling, couples, to creative pictures. His photography reminds me of some of the works from Edward Weston if you…

Merkl's Deli-BBQ
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

415 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Warren W. writes: Merkl's.  What kind of name is that?  Probably some foreign language term that means "TOTALLY AWESOME FOOD."

This place is apparently a favorite of the locals, and that's always a good sign.  When my wife and I were leaving, there was a group of CV…

Sahlee Melad, DDS
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

265 F St
Chula Vista, CA 91912

Gary D. writes: I have been going to this office since I was seven and it was owned by Dr. Israel Ismaj. A few years back Dr. Ismaj sold the practice to Dr. Melad so he could dedicate all of his time to the La Jolla office. At first I was a bit nervous to switch…

i-Tan
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8215 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91941

Nikki N. writes: Nice, clean and well maintained, I-tan is my new salon.  The prices are awesome.  They have several levels of memberships, one for all budgets and tanning goals.  They will store your tanning lotions on site so you don't leave them in your car…

Boll Weevil

3637 Avocado Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Surfer H. writes: These guys make good hamburgers and they do it without frills.  The hamburgers are a meal in themselves, even without sides. Though I would recommend the garlic/parmesan fries as they are pretty tasty.  The staff is friendly and attentive.  Get a…

Cuyamaca College
Neighborhood: Rancho San Diego

900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Cuyamaca College has a beautiful landscape and has new construction. One building, the Science and Tech Mall, has recently  been completed. I assisted in the procurement of the buildings and I personally know this college will be gorgeous.

Plentiful…

Filiberto's Mexican Food
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7102 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91941

Chris K. writes: Great vegetarian burritos.
Great Cali burritos.
Tasty carne.

I love the fact that there's a drive-thru too. Fili's is my 2nd kitchen haha.

PROS: Tasty. Open 24 hours. Drive-thru access.

CONS: Sometimes don't give change.

India Express
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Dr
# 299
La Mesa, CA 91941

Mel S. writes: Seriously?  Yes, seriously!  The best Indian food I have had comes from a food court, and not just any food court, but the food court at GROSSMONT CENTER, the lamest mall of them all!

I always get veggie korma and saag paneer.  And it's always so…

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5640 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942

Rick P. writes: I am the owner and I want to thank everyone who comes in to try our Frozen Yogurt.  Many of you come in daily or at least weekly and I appreciate your loyalty.  We have now been open for 2 years now.  Please let me know how we are doing both the good…

Alpine Frontier Liquor
Neighborhood: Alpine

1730 Alpine Blvd Ste 201
Alpine, CA 91901

Chris R. writes: Although this is primary a liquor store, they have a small deli inside that makes really good sandwiches.  I really like the Turkey, Ham and Avocado on sourdough.  The bread they use is always great!

Alpine Bread Basket

1347 Tavern Rd Ste 22
Alpine, CA 91901

Chris R. writes: The Bread Basket has been a traditional dinner stop for me after returning from hiking in points east along I-8.  The restaurant is pretty close to freeway has good quality traditional American food.  Nothing fancy at all.  

Tonight I had the meatloaf…

Mediterraneo

1347 Tavern Rd
Alpine, CA 91901

Dan H. writes: This is the nice(est) place in Alpine, the kind of place that serves trendy dishes that you would not expect to find in East County.  There is dining on one side and a full service bar and some additional tables on the other.  The food can be quite…

Viejas Outlet Center

5005 Willows Rd Ste 213
Alpine, CA 91901

Allison H. writes: San Diego has May Gray and June Gloom, but Viejas is always juuuust right when you're craving sunshine and shopping.  (Ask me again in September.)

The stores are more local shops than outlet mall.

Janet's Montana Cafe
Neighborhood: Alpine

2506 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901

Dominique H. writes: Goodbye IHOP.......hello Janet's Montana Cafe!!!  I love breakfast food but it's not very often that I usually order it because something on the lunch menu seems to always catch my eye.  With the weather changing in San Diego, this past weekend was a…

San Diego County

5821 Sweetwater Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Joel G. writes: pros...great place to find your next pet!  i found mine here, now i can't imagine a day without my cat/dog chuchu the chowchow!  she is the greatest cat/dog ever.  this shelter is tucked away in the back hills of bonita.  but once you find it, i'm…

19th Hole Chula Vista Golf Course
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4475 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Joel G. writes: pros...a nice place to get a handy little snack before you hit some golf balls.  nice lady in the booth, she got me my lunch special of a hotdog, drink and some chips as well.  good deal for $5.  of course i think that once you add golf to anything…

Jalisco Cafe
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4026 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Alissandra L. writes: The place is small, mirrors are creatively arranged around the place to make it seem bigger, but trust me, it's small.

Every dish my table ordered had an insane amount of cheese in/on/around it.

The no-meat burrito (no really, that's what it's…

Quizno's
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4378 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Warren W. writes: It's little, but it's big.  And it's full of MEAT.
This is the smallest Quizno's storefront I've ever been in, but it does the trick time and time again when I want a nice, big, meaty sandwich.

Quizno's sandwiches are mostly served toasted, although…

Young Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4062 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Roger M. writes: I been here once a couple months ago with a friend of mine.  The food is very excellent and not very crowded inside. Good selection from the menu.  I don't recall the name of our server but she was very nice and provided great hospitality, and also…

Oasis Cafe Coffee House
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4076 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

ninja M. writes: This is the place to go on one of those super hot blazing SoCal nights and drink some cold ass coffee.
The outside seating area rocks and it is the best place in the Bonita area to people watch while just chilling with friends.

I have only been here…

Cafe De Cafe
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4366 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Ed to the M. writes: This review breaks my heart, because Cafe de Cafe is an independent coffeehouse in a strip mall in the middle of the land of Starbucks so I am inclined to favor it more than dislike it.

However, here's how the story breaks down.  Back in high school,…

Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Stores
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4344 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Joel G. writes: pros...this is the place in summer for something cold and refreshing.  the shop is clean and the service is fast. the flavors are always consistent and tasty as well.  i love the green stuff, whether is be the pistachio ice cream or the mint…

Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4375 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Christian N. writes: As I sit here in the Bonita library pounding away on my computer "made in Ireland" from parts made in China, I cannot help but think how cool it is to review a place while still here.  My friend sits here next to me typing away happily too with his…

Chula Vista Golf Course
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4475 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Noly T. writes: Great course for what you're paying.  There are other courses out there that are just as good or worse that cost more to play.  This is an awesome course if you're just getting used to playing on a course or if you haven't played in a while.  Not the…

Murrieta's
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

5170 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Alissandra L. writes: Murrieta's reminds me of a semi-successful rendition of Tio Leo's, except more isolated, less noisy (extremely quiet, in fact), better decor, and a kettle pot fountain in the front of the restaurant/bar that has a sign that says "wishing well." Okay.…

24 Hour Fitness
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

870 Amena Ct
Bonita, CA 91902

Norman R. writes: I try to go to the gym everyday because i'm such a fatass but the number one niche about this place is that unlike other 24 Hour Fitnesses, it actually IS open 24 hours. there is the 5-8 gym rush but if you're nocturnal like me and go at night, you…

Wells Fargo
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

4180 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Joel G. writes: pros...this is the coolest bank ever...i love all the tellers, shout out to all the tellers.  i also like it cause this is the only time i get to watch t.v. during the day.  another shout out to my favorite banker...Olin.  they always greet me with a…

Chula Vista Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

290 Center St
Between Third and Church
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Tomas H. writes: While billing itself as a Farmer's market it only has approximately eight farmer's stands selling produce eggs and flowers.  The prices are better than the big chains; the selection of stuff is really cool for one of the grower's agents.  (I'm having…

Marie Callender's
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

330 F St
Chula Vista, CA 91910

C B. writes: This place is poppin' during Thanksgiving when people are trying to order all them pies!  Anyhow, this place is pretty good. A family restaurant. They offer brunch on Sundays, and they have a fairly small salad bar that you can add to your meal for…

Best Buys Co Inc
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

59 N Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Tomas H. writes: If you can find a parking spot; if the Wal-martarians don't incidentally kill you in their rush to rollback prices; if the increasingly psychotic schizoids sleeping in the river valley don't molest you for change...

You will have a semi pleasant…

Pieknik's School of Classical Ballet
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

264 Landis Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Angela H. writes: I started dancing here when I was three--back when it was on Third Ave, on the second floor of something...

And there I was, at three years old, black leotard, pink tutu--my frist recital.  I REFUSED TO MOVE.  I got nervous.

I moved on to various dance…

Windy's Flowers Chula Vista Ca
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

400 E St
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Joel G. writes: pros...some of the best flowers that i have ever bought for my wife i bought here.  of all the flowers that i have bought, the ones from here seem to last longer and smell more fragrant too.  i once bought some colombian long stem roses here, and…

South Bay Fish & Grill

570 Marina Pkwy
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Tonie T. writes: What a great weekend activity: Sunday brunch on the patio, overlooking the water and sailboats. The Sunday brunch was laid out nicely with lots of choices that included traditional breakfast items, omelette bar, carving station, entire salmon, fresh…

Brunswick Premier Lanes
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

845 Lazo Ct
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Edwin R. writes: Bowling...it is what it is, yo.

And since there are not that many lanes (especially 'Premier' ones) still in operation, Brunswick gets a high rating in my book for hanging tough in this age of Wii Bowling.

Here are just some of the cool things about…

Southwestern Community College
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Angel C. writes: I understand that every SWC student will have a different experience while attending this college. I myself had a wonderful time here, academically and socially. Here are some tips I have to make your stint at SWC pleasant and brief (no one wants a…

Autozone
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

885 E H St
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Warren W. writes: After searching for new wiper blades at several other places in Chula Vista and National City, I finally found someplace that I liked.  My search process was simple:
1) Find a guide that tells me what size I need for my make/model/year
2) Find the…

Dock's
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

317 3rd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Kari S. writes: Great place for Karaoke - good music selection, able KJ, and very supportive and interested crowd.  If you flub a song the crowd will help out and if you do well, you just might bring the house down. There is no stage so you can either wander around…